The Counterfeit Scoundrel, Lorraine Heath
The Counterfeit Scoundrel, Lorraine Heath
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The Counterfeit Scoundrel
A Novel

Author: Lorraine Heath

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 02/21/2023

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath begins a compelling new spin-off series, The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, centering around three heroes—Knight, Bishop, and Rook—who play to win at any cost.Born into an aristocratic family, yearning for a life beyond Society’s strictures, Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend is an enterprising sleuth. Hired to obtain proof of a wife’s infidelity, she secures a position in the household of the woman’s lover, never expecting to be lured into the seductive blackguard’s arms herself.Devilishly handsome, David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop, quickly realizes the enticing maid is interested in far more than dusting. She aims to uncover his sins. Although tempted by the dangerous beauty, he can’t risk her learning the truth: his affairs are chaste. As a boy who witnessed his mother’s abusive relationship, Bishop now helps desperate wives escape unhappy marriages.Yet when he is accused of murdering the husband of a “paramour,” he is forced to seek Daisy’s assistance in proving his innocence. As their perilous search draws them into a web of deceits, they can no longer deny their simmering desire. Once secrets are revealed, will Daisy’s counterfeit scoundrel give up the scandalous games he plays and surrender his heart into her keeping? 

About Lorraine Heath

Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She’s been writing about them ever since. Her novels have been recognized with numerous industry awards and have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ChasingLeslie on January 13, 2023

Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend is an inquiry agent, and her current job has her masquerading as a maid in the home of David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop. She's been tasked with catching Bishop in a dalliance with her client's wife, but perhaps Bishop is not quite the callous rake he appears to be.......more

Goodreads review by Crystal's Bookish Life on February 24, 2023

I adore Lorraine Heath. I think she's an INCREDIBLE storyteller. This one was a bit of a miss for me. The balance between the external mystery plot overshadowed the relationship and character development. The pacing felt choppy, which resulted in me setting this book down for long stretches of time.......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on February 21, 2023

You know what? 5 Stars for this delightful story. Both these characters have such good hearts and though they start on opposite sides of a possible divorce scandal (not their own) they still find that love is possible. I loved the unique story and how both of them are doing their best to help just f......more

Goodreads review by Niki (mustreadalltheromance) on February 14, 2023

Despite being the daughter of an earl’s younger son, Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend longs to make a name for herself outside of polite society and establish herself as an inquiry agent. Her latest case, finding proof of a wife’s infidelity, necessitates obtaining a position as a servant in the househol......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on March 07, 2023

Book 1 in The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series—so excited for this NEW SERIES by Lorraine Heath which is ALSO a spin-off from The Duchess Hunt. 📘❤️‍🔥 This is a murder mystery with our hero posing as a “fake rake”.. and just look at that eye catching cover!!! 🤩 Bishop and Daisy were an adorable......more

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