One Night of Scandal by Teresa Medeiros

One Night of Scandal by Teresa Medeiros

Proper decorum has never come easily to Carlotta Anne Fairleigh--not even tonight, when the lovely, impetuous miss is finally making her debut. As she waits to make her entrance, she can't help wondering about the darkened house next door, the supposedly abandoned home of Hayden St. Clair, the man society has dubbed the "Murderous Marquess." Certainly one small peek through his window before the festivities would be harmless . . .

And, naturally, this latest "adventure" ends in disaster, thoroughly compromising the budding debutante's reputation and leaving her suddenly, unthinkably . . . betrothed! Soon she's en route to the wilds of Cornwall in the company of the handsome, mysterious marquess whose name the ton whisper with fear and loathing.

Yet there is something thrilling--and surprisingly tender--about her dark, unreachable groom, and the desire in his eyes is undeniable. But before Lottie will surrender to the yearnings in her heart, she must unlock the secrets of Hayden's past, no matter how scandalous--or perilous--they may be.

Teresa Medieros, a successful author for USA Today and Publishers Weekly, was recently named one of Affaire de Coeur magazine's Top Ten Favorite Romance Authors and earned the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Historical Love and Laughter. She penned her first novel at the age of twenty-one and has since won the hearts of critics and fans alike. She is a former Army brat and a trained nurse. Teresa lives in Kentucky with her husband, Michael, and is the author of twelve novels.