London, 1822.
Thanks to her older siblings, Lady Penelope Tidemore is no stranger to scandal. In order for her to make a good match, her secret longings for intrigue and romance must be quelled. Yet it is through terrible mischance that Penelope is caught in a compromising position—however innocent—with the darkly enigmatic viscount Ryker Black.
Mr. Black is no gentleman. Raised from the streets and proprietor of the most notorious gaming hell in London, Black lives in a world filled with debauchery and danger. Taking a Society wife from the very ton he despises is not part of his plan, even if the innocent Penelope turns his blood hot with desire.
But Penelope isn’t afraid of Mr. Black, and she soon discovers that his reputation as a scoundrel may be designed to hide a surprising vulnerability. As this unlikely husband and wife grow closer, they learn that what started as chance could end up sealing their fates.
Another wonderfully written story This is a story of two families. One born on the streets by necessity not by blood, the other born in the aristocracy formed with love but surrounded by scandal. Ryker Black is an illegitimate son of a Duke, given at birth to a vile man who raised him to be a thief on the streets. He becomes the head of his street raised family of a sister (Helena, book 1 sinful brides) and 3 brothers (stories to come). Together these 5 build a gambling empire in the form of a gambling hell called the Hell and…
Truly One of the Best I’ve Read! “The Scoundrel’s Honor” may be read as a stand alone, or as part of the tempting new Sinful Brides series by Christi Caldwell. Either way, you don’t want to miss this one! It promises to be unlike any others! And this second book is nothing short of amazing!Â
Giving up your dreams to protect your family There is not enough words to express how much I loved this book and how amazing it is. Christi Caldwell takes us on a journey to the dark side of regency life in London England. The dangerous and dark streets of St. Giles. Life in the Dials is very hard,sad and lonely.Â