Scandalous Redemption - Ladies and Scoundrels, #3 - E-book - ePub

She never wanted him.Ruined by scandal, Claudia Akford survived years of marriage to a cruel brute. Now widowed, she has determined to regain her standing in society, and her independence. But Lord Shillington personifies temptation. Kind and gentle, yet masculine and sinfully handsome, he would make the perfect lover, if only he didn't want more than she is willing to give. He needed her.While Henry Shillington knows of the beautiful but notorious Lady Claudia Akford's reputation, he cannot stay away from her.
He finds himself stricken by her kindhearted, accomplished, and witty demeanor. The more time he spends in her company, the more he dreams of a future with her. But the lady resists his honorable overtures, and a mistress will never do for him. Can two wary people overcome past hurts, an old scandal, and social strictures to embrace true love?