The Rake's Defiant Mistress

Download or read book The Rake's Defiant Mistress written by Mary Brendan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notorious rake, reckless widow Snowbound with society’s most notorious rake, Ruth Hayden has to use every ounce of her defiant spirit to keep from falling into his arms. But behind his charm Sir Clayton Powell hides the pain and humiliation of a past betrayal. Her life marked with scandal, Ruth knows what it is to struggle on the fringes of society, but even she is shocked by the vicious gossip circulating about him. Recklessly, she seeks to silence the rumour mill—by announcing their engagement. Then wonders how Clayton will take advantage of the situation…