A Rake's Guide to Seduction

He Must Rely On His Talents In The Bedroom... Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past--it all conspires to make him a man men fear, women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he's never forgotten the only woman he's ever truly wanted--yet could never have. . . To Make Her Fall In Love. . . Celia Reece knew Anthony well before he forged his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly to her, made her laugh, and his devilish good looks always quickened her pulse. But Celia's mother had other designs--designs that didn't include marriage to Anthony. Now, Celia is widowed, and her mother is intent on finding her a new husband. Refusing to let any obstacle stand in his path this time, Anthony sets out to win Celia's heart by using the same skills that made him London's most irresistible rake... Praise for Caroline Linden and her novels. . . ''A skillful [...]blend of scorching sensuality and the tenderness that tempers passion. . .don't miss it!'' --Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author ''A fast-paced, can't-put-down romance.'' --Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author From Booklist During her first season in London, Celia Reece won theaffection of a number of eligible suitors. Unfortunately, the only man who intrigues her is Anthony Hamilton, England'smost scandalous rake.As far as Celia's family is concerned, marriageto a notorious rogue is out of the question, and so Celiaweds the infinitely more acceptable Lord Andrew Bertram instead. Widowed four years later, she once again runs into Anthony, whois determined to becomeCelia's next husband, even if he has touse every one of his rakish skills to convince her to marry him. Beautifully nuanced characters, elegant writing, and a dash ofdanger are the key ingredients in Linden's latest expertly fashioned Regencyromance. --John Charles