The Rake's Bargain

Written by Lucy Ashford

Narrated by Charlotte Strevens

The stage is set…
Deborah O'Hara loves leading her troupe of actors. But when she becomes entangled in a web of secrets spun by the rakishly handsome Damian Beaumaris, Duke of Cirencester, she is forced to play the hardest role of her life. That of the stunning but disloyal Paulette, the Duke's widowed sister-in-law. To regain the honour of his family Beau needs Deb's help. But, despite his intentions, he doesn't bargain on the forbidden sparks that fly with his beautiful leading lady…

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Nov 5, 2015
• ISBN: 9781510013537

Lucy Ashford

Lucy Ashford, an English Studies lecturer, graduated in English with history at Nottingham University,and the Regency is her favourite period.  Lucy, who has always loved to immerse herself in historical romances, has had several novels published, but this is her first for Mills and Boon.  She lives with her husband in an old stone cottage in the Peak District, near to beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, all of which give her a taste of the magic of life in a bygone age