The Ultimate Lover

By Adrienne Basso

A daring lady sets out to lose her maidenhood to the ton's most dangerous rogue—but she might find love where she least expects it. . .

To wreck her domineering brother-in-law's scheme to marry her off, spirited widow Lady Amelia Wheatley must irreparably ruin her reputation. And what better way than to gamble that she can seduce Gareth Travers, the wild young Viscount of Longley? But Amelia never bargained that their one night of passion would make Gareth determined to win her forever.

Praise for the Novels of Adrienne Basso

"Basso has a gift for creating. . .stories tinged with simmering passion and poignancy."—Romantic Times on How to Enjoy a Scandal

"Sinfully sensual."—Booklist on The Christmas Countess

35,600 Words

• Language: English
• Publisher: eClassics
• Release date: Apr 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781601830388

Adrienne Basso

Adrienne Basso is an experienced author and librarian who has published over ten historical romance novels. Having loved storytelling since fifth grade, she left a job in accounting to pursue writing full time. She currently lives with her husband and two kids in New Jersey. For more information, visit adriennebasso.net.

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