Lord of Scoundrels

• Author: Loretta Chase
• Publisher: Avon
• Year: January 1995, Re-issued
• Setting: France, England, Regency era
• Amazon Listing: Lord of Scoundrels

Book Description

Sebastian, the Marquess of Dain, had a tortured childhood, growing up to hate himself. It doesn't help matters when he meets Jessica Trent, the most self-assured woman he's ever encountered, in France -- she's come to rescue her easily-led brother from Dain's evil clutches. From her first set-down, he's intrigued. After a series of compromising situations requires them to marry, they return to England where they work to build a marriage, not easy with a man like Dain.

Lord of Scoundrels is found on many readers' all-time favorite lists due to an unusual combination of strong characterization, emotional depth, and laugh-out-loud humor.

Awards/Nominations

• 1996 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Time Historical Romance
• 1996 RITA® in the Short Historical category
• 1994 RRA Awards Winner - Best Historical Single Title Romance
• 1994 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Around 1994 Romance

Articles/Reviews

• [1] - Loretta Chase discusses Lord Of Scoundrels, Part 1.
• [2] - Loretta Chase interview, Part 2. Loretta Chase discusses Lord Of Scoundrels at Word Wenches.