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Synopsis
A duke with demons and a governess with secrets collide in this passionate tale from USA Today Bestselling author Scarlett Scott... Crispin Ashforth returns from battle the newly inherited Duke of Whitley with two sisters under his charge. Publicly lauded as a hero, he is haunted by the bitter mission that nearly saw him killed and cost the life of his best friend. He's desperate to drown out the demons tormenting him by any means, regardless of how depraved. All he needs to do is find a proper governess for his hellion sisters so he can drink and wench himself into oblivion. Enter Miss Jacinda Turnbow, who is as lovely as she is prickly. It doesn't take Crispin long to realize he's found precisely the sort of distraction he needs in the prim governess. But Jacinda has secrets of her own, and she's no ordinary governess. To save herself and her father from ruin, she has agreed to infiltrate the duke's home and search for evidence that he's a traitor. Resisting his advances grows more difficult by the day, however, as she discovers there's more to Crispin than the careless life of sin he's cultivated. And the greatest danger she faces is losing her heart to the man she has no choice but to betray. Heat Level: Scorching hot! Don't miss the deliciously steamy Sins and Scoundrels series... 1) Duke of Depravity 2) Prince of Persuasion 3) Marquess of Mayhem 4) Sarah 5) Earl of Every Sin 6) Duke of Debauchery Duke of Depravity was previously published. This is a second edition.
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Duke of Depravity: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This historical romance contains explicit, detailed sexual content central to the plot, along with mature themes of PTSD, war trauma, substance abuse, and espionage. Intended for adult readers only.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include substance abuse, death of partner, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy passionate historical romances with tortured heroes finding redemption through love will be engaged by the Regency spy-and-governess storyline.