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Propriety and Scandal

Propriety and Scandal

by

Alyssa Martin

Frances Brice has always been overshadowed by her sisters, so she’s kept her nose in her books. But when her mother dies, her life is thrown into disarray. Taken in by her cousins, she must prepare for her first London Season by learning all the rules of propriety.

Viscount Wesley Ecclestone’s character is tarnished by scandal. Having ruined a lady in London, he’s run away to Northumberland to join his friends’ hunting party. There, he’s drawn to Frances, someone he should stay away from.

But Wesley can’t resist offering Frances his friendship and with his help she attracts the attention of a suitor. Although this had been Wesley’s intention, it doesn’t stop him from wanting her for himself, and even though Frances is finally being accepted in Society, she can’t help but be tempted by a little scandal.

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IAC Main Tropes:

Reforming the Rake, Friends to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, Age Gap/Reverse Age Gap, Best Friend's Sibling, Hidden Secrets

Detailed Tropes:

Reforming the Rake, Friends to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, Age gap, Cousin's best friend (brother's best friend vibes), Sneaking around, Secret feelings

Representations in This Book:

Age Groups:

New Adult, Adult

Spice Level:

Level 5

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook

Content Information:

Level 4

Please be aware that this story contains references to parental death and parental abandonment; on page depiction of sibling bullying; and instances of dubious consent.

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About the Author

Alyssa Martin

After 10 years of devouring historical romance novels, Alyssa decided to write her own. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and English Literature, a Master of Arts in English Literature, and is currently pursuing a PhD in 18th century women's education and literature. She enjoys giving18th century literature new life in her novels and her dream has always been to waltz with a rake, so she lives vicariously through her characters.

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