FROM THE USA Today bestselling author of
FOOL ME TWICE, the 2015 RITA AWARD Winner for Historical Romance
AND LUCK BE A LADY,
AN RT BOOK REVIEWS NOMINEE FOR BEST BOOK OF 2015 HISTORICAL NOVEL
Fifth in the Rules for the Reckless Series
By Meredith Duran
Pocket Books
Publication Date: February 28, 2017
ISBN:
9781501139024
Price: $7.99
Trapped in the countryside, facing an unwanted marriage and the theft of her fortune, Jane Mason is done behaving nicely. To win her freedom, she’ll strike a deal with the most dangerous man she knows—a rising star in politics, whose dark good looks mask an even darker heart.
The bitter past has taught Crispin Burke to trust no one. He’ll gladly help a lovely young heiress, provided she pays a price. Yet when a single mistake shatters his life, it is Jane who holds the key to his salvation. And in a world that no longer makes sense, Crispin slowly realizes that she may be the only thing worth fighting for...
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About the book:
USA TODAY
bestselling author Meredith Duran’s A LADY’S CODE OF MISCONDUCT is the fifth sizzling novel in the Rules for the Reckless
series—a sexy and evocative Regency romance between a famous heiress and an infamous crime lord.
A DEAL WITH the DEVIL…
Trapped in the countryside, facing an unwanted marriage and the theft of her fortune, Jane Mason is done behaving nicely. To win her freedom, she’ll strike a deal with the most dangerous man she knows—a rising star in politics, whose dark good looks mask an even darker heart.
…NEVER GOES TO PLAN.
The bitter past has taught Crispin Burke to trust no one. He’ll gladly help a lovely young heiress, provided she pays a price. Yet when a single mistake shatters his life, it is Jane who holds the key to his salvation. And in a world that no longer makes sense, Crispin slowly realizes that she may be the only thing worth fighting for...
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Praise for
A Lady’s Code of Misconduct:
“Political intrigue and conspiracies abound in Duran’s engrossing fifth Rules for the Reckless Victorian romance (after
Luck Be a Lady), which boasts plot twists galore…Duran is at the
pinnacle of her craft as she weaves together humor, forgiveness, and
love in a flawlessly executed plot. Jane, Crispin, and the rest of the
characters are all well drawn, and the love scenes
strike the perfect balance of steamy and sweet. Each layer in the story
is suspenseful and delightful, making this the best installment so
far.”
—Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW
“A sham marriage, political intrigue, and a case of amnesia provide a backdrop for this absorbing Victorian
romance. Although Duran (Luck Be a Lady, 2015, etc.) has written
a novel as layered as an onion, the characters are well-drawn and the
plot flawlessly executed. Add in some very steamy sex, and the fifth
installment of Duran's Rules for the Reckless
series can't help but delight. This book weaves its spell so thoroughly
that the most fortunate reader will be the one who has time to read the
entire thing in one sitting. A masterful tale of suspense, forgiveness,
and love.”
—Kirkus STARRED REVIEW
“Political
intrigue drives a captivating historical romance…This Regency romance,
part of the Rules for the Reckless series, is a smart love story,
peopled
with complex and absorbing characters.”
—BookPage,
TOP PICK IN ROMANCE
“A
riveting story.”
—Heroes and Heartbreakers
“A
masterful author of historical romances…A
Lady’s Code of Misconduct takes
worn threads of old tropes, like amnesia and the tortured hero, and
weaves them into a lush tapestry with sophisticated, beautiful writing.
Crispin seems power-mad
and Jane seems saintly, but as Duran slowly unravels their characters
amidst a plot of intrigue, betrayal, and dark secrets, we discover
they’re more alike than they (or we) realize. The hero is swoonworthy,
and I couldn’t help but fall in love with Jane as
his flaws shine a light on her own. The tale and characters so
captivated me, that I literally couldn’t put it down.”
—Omnivoracious Amazon Book Review by Sabrina Jeffries
“Thoughtfully
written and the story creates not just a simple story of two people but
an entire world for them to inhabit. If you like your
historicals to have some meat to them, I highly recommend this one.”
—All About Romance
“Extremely
relevant to our current political state…I could have easily sat and
devoured this in one evening as each of the chapters seemed to end on a
cliffhanger
that just won't let you put the book down. Quill says: A Lady’s Code of Misconduct is the perfect book to sit in your favorite chair with and let the world pass by for a little
while you get lost in the past.”
—Feathered Quill
“I
absolutely love this series… Meredith writes intelligent characters
with a fast paced plot. Her writing is sensual, witty and totally
captivating.
This book has everything you would want in a Historical Romance. It
is witty, sensual with a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very
end. Crispin and Jane are extraordinary characters in a riveting story
that will leave you wanting more. The journey
of Crispin and Jane to their HAE is fabulous. I will read anything
that Meredith writes.”
—The Reading Wench
“A
fun read. I enjoyed Duran’s characters and plot…there’s a villain who made me think of a Regency era James Bond villain.”
—Bookfan
About the author:
Meredith Duran
is the author of ten previous novels, including The Duke of Shadows (winner of the Gather.com First Chapters Romance Writing Competition);
Wicked Becomes You (included on the Woman’s World List of Best Beach Reads for Summer 2010), and the
USA TODAY bestseller and RITA Award Winner Fool Me Twice.
She blames Anne Boleyn for sparking her lifelong obsession with British
history, and for convincing her that princely love is no prize if it
doesn’t come with a happily-ever-after. She
enjoys collecting old etiquette manuals, guidebooks to
nineteenth-century London, and travelogues by intrepid Victorian women.
Visit her at
MeredithDuran.com, on Twitter
@meredithduran and Facebook
AuthorMeredithDuran.
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I like the sheer escapism of historical romance. I read a book titled "Unmentionable" which demolished the myth of historical romance as a beautiful time. I choose to ignore it, annfesATyahooDOTcom
ReplyDeleteI think every era has things to recommend it and things that make me glad I didn't live then! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI used to read a lot of historicals, not so much these days. Sounds like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteI find I go through phases, Mary...and lately I seem to be devouring more m/m romances than anything else, but I will cycle around again, lol. Thanks for visiting!
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