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The Dangerous Gentleman: The Rogues of Regent Street by [Julia London]

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With her trademark sensuality and dazzling storytelling, Julia London brings us the Rogues of Regent Street, three dashing, aristocratic gentlemen whose scandalous exploits are the talk of the town. Adrian Spence, Earl of Albright, has earned his notoriety on the dueling field, and in the finest drawing rooms—and boudoirs—of England. This is his story....

It was strictly business as Adrian Spence claimed the woman his brother desired. A hasty wedding, and Lilliana Dashellwas his—sweet revenge on the father who disinherited him and the brother who let it happen. Their wedding night is a revelationas passionate, innocent Lilliana ignites fires Adrian tries desperately to deny. By day he is a stranger. By night he isthelover of her dreams, and she a shameless wanton in his arms. But Adrian is determined that no woman will ever possess him.AndLilliana knows that her only hope of taming this very dangerous gentleman is to unlock his deepest mysteries and open his shuttered heart to love....

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About the Author

Julia London was raised on a ranch in West Texas, where she spent her formative years in the middle of vast wheat fields driving a tractor at the reckless speed of five mph. In spite of her humble beginnings, Julia went on to earn a degree in government and eventually landed in Washington, D.C. There for nine years, Julia had her brush with greatness when one day she actually shared an elevator with a senator from Iowa. She eventually returned to Texas and now lives in Austin with two enormous Labrador retrievers. Wicked Angel is Julia's second book and a sequel to her first, The Devil's Love. Julia is currently working on her next book for Dell. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

From Publishers Weekly

Romance author London (Wicked Angel) launches the three-book Rogues of Regent Street series with this tale of revenge and redemption set in 1834 England. Following a tragic duel, Adrian Spence, the Earl of Albright, is rejected by the harsh father he has always sought to please. In retaliation, Adrian enters a whirlwind courtship and weds the woman sought after by his younger brother, Benedict, who is his father's favorite. It's a fateful choice, both for the earl and for his na?ve, high-spirited bride, Lilliana Dashell. Although passion blooms between them, Adrian seems incapable of expressing love, and the marriage soon hits rocky ground. Benedict does his best to come between the pair, and old secrets haunt Adrian as he charts a self-destructive course. Although the reader may grow impatient with the pair's stubborn refusal to communicate, London deftly builds emotional intensity and maintains as underlying mystery that keeps the story humming. (Apr.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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Dunwoody, Southern England, 1834

Phillip Rothembow was dead.

None of the mourners gathered around the grave had expected his demise to occur precisely this way, although there were certainly those who had wagered he would not live to see his thirty-third year. They never dreamed he would die by forcing the hand of his very own cousin. And they all agreed--rather adamantly in front of the justice of the peace--that Adrian Spence, the Earl of Albright, did not have a choice--it was either kill or be killed.

Still, some of the mourners privately argued (at the public house, before the services commenced) that Albright might have avoided the confrontation had he not asked Rothembow to stop cheating. Not that anyone could dispute that Rothembow's cheating was legion, or that Albright had been a virtual saint of patience through the years. But he might have thought twice before accusing his cousin before a roomful of people.

That sentiment was met with the equally insistent one that as Rothembow had been cheating so very blatantly, he had obviously been asking to be called on it. A few tried to put forth that Rothembow had been simply too drunk to know what he was doing, particularly evidenced by his calling Albright a coward. Of all men, the Earl of Albright was the last one any of them would have called a coward, and furthermore, they argued, what could Albright have done? A man could hardly have his character challenged in the face of so many peers and not avenge his honor. Not one of the mourners could fault Albright for accepting Rothembow's drunken challenge.

Not one of them could believe that either man had actually gone through with it.

So it was the collective opinion of the mourners that no matter how Rothembow and Albright came to be standing in that yellow field, Albright had had no choice. And he had done the honorable thing by deloping. Rothembow, who was still staggering drunk that morning, had responded by firing on him (a sin so great that the men shuddered each time they recalled it) and missing badly. Yet that paled in comparison to what Rothembow did next, and the mourners were divided on the subject of Lord Fitzhugh's culpability.

Having recently obtained a fine double-barreled German pistol inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Lord Fitzhugh had felt compelled to wear it in his new leather holster for the entire weekend in the event the party was set upon by thieves or an otherwise marauding band of ne'er-do-wells. So confident was he in his new pistol that he was in the habit of draping his coat in a manner that clearly displayed the firearm. Which was exactly how he was wearing it when Rothembow grabbed it from its holster. He had lunged for that pistol--primed for any event, naturally--and had fired a second time at Albright, clearly intending to kill him. Albright had to defend himself, and most agreed it was a bloody miracle that he was able to retrieve his own pistol and fire before his cousin gunned him down with a third shot. Fitzhugh had been the fool and Rothembow the coward--although one mourner noted that the wild look in Rothembow's eyes suggested he was perhaps more deranged than cowardly.

That, naturally, had prompted another round of debate as to whether Rothembow had actually meant Albright to kill him. It was hardly a secret among their set that Rothembow was drowning in debt, having squandered his funds and his life on excessive drink and Madam Farantino's women, and was seemingly bent on self-destruction. That notwithstanding, it was inconceivable to them that a man might want to end his own life so desperately he would go to such extraordinary measures. Inconceivable, but apparently possible.

Now, at the gravesite, all of the mourners who had come to witness the fantastic end to their hunting trip in the country covertly watched Albright and his friends beneath the brims of their hats as the vicar droned on.

"Know ye in this death the light of our Lord . . ."

The Rogues of Regent Street--Adrian Spence, Phillip Rothembow, Arthur Christian, and Julian Dane--were the idols of every man of the Quality. In fact, the final argument that had risen over the din of the public house was just how, exactly, the four childhood friends had come by that moniker. None could really recall, but they agreed the name had been earned honestly enough. The four had met at Eton, earning themselves reputations as young reprobates even then. But it was when their names started to appear with alarming frequency in the Times a few years ago that the name had stuck. The Rogues exhibited a penchant for breaking the hearts of proper young debutantes who strolled amid the Regent Street shops during the day. Capable of charming the young ladies and their mamas to the tips of their toes, they also were ruthless in winning their dowries from their fathers in the gaming clubs at night.

"Know ye the quality of love . . ."

That habit hardly endeared the four men to the Regent Street set, and for the more conservative members, their habit of openly frequenting the notorious Regent Street boudoirs in the early hours of the morning was the most egregious of their many sins.

"And the quality of life . . ."

Nonetheless, the Rogues were an enviable group who lived by their own code and amassed great sums of wealth in their various business ventures. They lived on the edge, never fearing danger, never fearing the law, and flaunting their disdain of society's expectations for titled young men in the ton's collective face--exactly what every mourner privately wished he had the courage to do. Until today.

"And know ye the quality of mercy . . ."

Until the solemn pain on the faces of the surviving Rogues suggested they had tasted their own mortality.

And the mourners had tasted their own.

"Amen."

Having seen what they had come to see, the mourners at last began to drift away from the gravesite in search of shelter from the threatening skies. Only five remained. Two were gravediggers, working to fill the hole before the rains came. The three surviving Rogues stood slightly apart, seemingly oblivious to the light rain as they stared blankly into the yawning grave. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

Review

High praise for Julia London's breathtaking novels:
Wicked Angel:
"Wicked Angel is a charming, wickedly delightful story....well-written, absorbing...I loved this book. The characters are so real and vibrant. I cannot wait until her next book."
--"All About Romance"
"A complex and emotionally powerful love story."
--"The Romance Reader"
"As in her first novel, the well-crafted plot and the likable characters will keep the reader entertained, but it is the tale of star-crossed love that will have readers quickly turning the pages."
--"Reader to Reader"
The Devil's Love:
"A dazzling debut by a fine new talent...the sensuality, endearing characters and their powerful love will carry this tale straight into your heart."
--"Romantic Times"
"Julia London writes in a style reminiscent of the historical romances that defined the genre."
--"Affaire de Coeur"

High praise for Julia London's breathtaking novels:
Wicked Angel
"Wicked Angel is a charming, wickedly delightful story....well-written, absorbing...I loved this book. The characters are so real and vibrant. I cannot wait until her next book."
--"All About Romance"
"A complex and emotionally powerful love story."
--"The Romance Reader"
"As in her first novel, the well-crafted plot and the likable characters will keep the reader entertained, but it is the tale of star-crossed love that will have readers quickly turning the pages."
--"Reader to Reader"
The Devil's Love
"A dazzling debut by a fine new talent...the sensuality, endearing characters and their powerful love will carry this tale straight into your heart."
--"Romantic Times"
"Julia London writes in a style reminiscent of the historical romances that defined the genre."
--"Affaire de Coeur" --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

From the Back Cover

She was a lady. But he was no gentleman....
With her trademark sensuality and dazzling storytelling, Julia London brings us the Rogues of Regent Street, three dashing, aristocratic gentlemen whose scandalous exploits are the talk of the "ton. Adrian Spence, Earl of Albright, has earned his notoriety on the dueling field, and in the finest drawing rooms--and boudoirs--of England. This is his story....
It was strictly business as Adrian Spence claimed the woman his brother desired. A hasty wedding, and Lilliana Dashell was his--sweet revenge on the father who disinherited him and the brother who let it happen. Their wedding night is a revelation as passionate, innocent Lilliana ignites fires Adrian tries desperately to deny. By day he is a stranger. By night he is the lover of her dreams, and she a shameless wanton in his arms. But Adrian is determined that no woman will ever possess him. And Lilliana knows that her only hope of taming this very dangerous gentleman is to unlock his deepest mysteries and open his shuttered heart to love.... --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

From the Inside Flap

She was a lady. But he was no gentleman....

With her trademark sensuality and dazzling storytelling, Julia London brings us the Rogues of Regent Street, three dashing, aristocratic gentlemen whose scandalous exploits are the talk of the ton. Adrian Spence, Earl of Albright, has earned his notoriety on the dueling field, and in the finest drawing rooms--and boudoirs--of England. This is his story....

It was strictly business as Adrian Spence claimed the woman his brother desired. A hasty wedding, and Lilliana Dashell was his--sweet revenge on the father who disinherited him and the brother who let it happen. Their wedding night is a revelation as passionate, innocent Lilliana ignites fires Adrian tries desperately to deny. By day he is a stranger. By night he is the lover of her dreams, and she a shameless wanton in his arms. But Adrian is determined that no woman will ever possess him. And Lilliana knows that her only hope of taming this very dangerous gentleman is to unlock his deepest mysteries and open his shuttered heart to love.... --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001QA4SKG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dell (January 21, 2009)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2200 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 385 pages

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Julia London is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the popular Secrets of Hadley Green series, the Cabot Sisters series and The Highland Grooms historical romance series. She also wrote the Pine River and the Lake Haven contemporary romance series. She is a six time finalist for the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction, and RT Bookclub award recipient for Best Historical Romance for Dangerous Gentleman. She lives in Austin, Texas.

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Edwina "I Love books"

STORY TELLING AT ITS BEST!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 20, 2015

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I loved The Dangerous Gentleman, by Julia London!! The story contains all the elements I like to read in a Historical Romance and is very believable for the era. Tortured hero, Hilarious heroine, very sad story at times, great romance and hot sex scenes. Maybe a little to much angst is the only fault I could find in the story. Some things between Adrian and Lilliana could have been resolved easily if they had communicated better. I first read this book about 15 yrs ago, so I decided it was time for a re read. I had forgotten a lot of the storyline but as I read it came back to me.

Adrian Spence has killed his beloved cousin Phillip Rothembow in a duel. Adrian never meant this to happen. Poor Adrian doesn't figure out until later that it was Phillip who wanted and caused his the duel and own death. Adrian is the Earl of Albright and future heir too his evil mean and abusive father the Marquis of Keatling. Archie as Adrian calls him hates his son with unreasonable hatred. Lord Keatling had abused Adrian's mother and himself mentally and physically. Benedict is the 2nd son and Lord Keatling gives him all his love and attention. He does everything he can to disown Adrian so he can give everything to Benedict. Benedict is a weak man and does all he can to come between Lilliana and Adrian once they are married. In Revenge Adrian has married Lillian Daschell the women his brother Benedict loved and intended to marry. In a rage after being unfairly and meanly disinherited of all money and property that was not entailed to the title and given to his brother Benedict, Adrian goes after Lilliana an sweeps her off her feet and marries her to get even with his father and brother.

Lillian is at times very funny trying to obtain her husbands affections and does the crazies things that will have you laughing out loud. I like Lillian becasue she is a fighter and she never gives up. She really fights for her man. She searches out the truth about Adrian, his father and his brother Benedict. Her question is why Lord Keatling hates his heir but adorns his 2nd son. They supposedly had the same mother. But before she finds out the truth Benedict has plans of his own to ruin the marriage between his brother Adrian and Lilliana. He take advantage of situations that cause Adrian and Lilliana to distrust each other. He lies to both of them causing strife and rifts in the marriage. Lillian finds out the truth and it is a shock as to what happen to cause Lord Keatling to hate and abuse his wife and son. Believe me it doesn't quit him of the hurt and evil he has done to Adrian and his deceased mother.

Julia London is a master storyteller!! She stays true to the Historical era. I couldn't put the story down and was surprised that it took me so long to re read The Dangerous Gentleman. I re read The Devil's Love by Julia London every year as it is one of my all time favorite Historical Romance
novels. I highly Recommend The Dangerous Gentleman and my favorite The Devil's Love by Julia London!! The Devil's Love is a Stand Alone story and The Dangerous Gentleman is bk1 of The Rogues of Regent Street series.

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Jinny K B

Another great read from Julia London

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 23, 2015

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As a lover of series romance, I loved that this story connected to others. The four Rogues of Regent Street have been inseparable, best buddies in all things to do with wine women and song. That is until one of them, Phillip, despondent and broke, gets his friend to kill him in a duel. The three remaining all heap guilt on themselves, feeling they should have seen how desperate he was and make an agreement to check on each other once a year. Adrian, an angry young man, steals his brother's sweetheart and then proceeds to treat her badly.This is Adrian and Lillian's story of misunderstood actions and learning to forgive. I love Julia London's books. I have read all of them I think. I would recommend this book and the series to all lovers of regency romance.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2016

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This is a series of three of four friends, and a tragedy that effects all of their lives. These stories are so extraordinary that I would read them through the night.The tragedy that causes all of them,to look at life from a different perspective. The last one is the story of one of the Earl's sisters, and tragedy turns into a truly loving, compassionate look at how she never hardened herself to the goodness of life, if we have the courage to hold onto it! I highly recommend all four books, Start from the beginning, you will be glad you did. Thanks!

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Five Deserved Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 1, 2018

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Short review to encourage others to read this wonderful book. I have read so many mediocre and downright awful books lately that I came I into this one not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. I've been reading romance since the 1980's (gosh I'm old. 40's) and it's been increasingly difficult to find a deeply emotional story lately. Maybe I've not been looking in the right places or to the right authors but I found it this time. Read this book romance lovers.

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Dorothy Ware

Dangerous Gentleman

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Excellent book, great story line and characters. Story developed into a great love story after many ups and downs. The twist in the story was believable and heart wrenching. Would have loved to know if they had a boy or girl.

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Judy O'Daniel

The Dangerous Gentleman

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I particularly enjoyed the humor describing the giddiness and lack of sophistication of Lilliana. The abuse and lies that filled Adrian’s life were inexcusable. Loved the book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 4, 2018

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There WAS romance and humor! I did get a little tired ofthey hate each other, they love each other back and forth. It happened so quick the back and forth you could hardly with the story. Life is like that, but it made the couple appear a little childish like they did not own their own minds!

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Carla

I am a great fan of Julia London

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Again , I am a great fan of Julia London. I am reading this series and just can't put them down. She has a way of bringing me right
into her writings. I have always enjoyed everything I have read of her's, and that is a lot.I try to keep up with all her books, and have for several years.
As I am retired , this is my entertainment. I am never disappointed .
Thank you Julia London

Sincerely
Carla

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Celia - Kindle Customer

Ahhh, the Rogues!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 7, 2018

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Fascinating characters, secrets and lies, strong friendships, and so much more. Several times I was certain Adrian and Lilliana would never get through the chaos and pain. Phew! Both needed to develop more inner strength to finally truly believe in each others' feelings. A very challenging road to their happiness!! Highly recommended.

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bellissimo

Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on November 29, 2015

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Credo che questo sia il libro più bello che ho letto della London. I personaggi sono caratterizzati così profondamente da sembrare vivi; la narrazione è molto fluida e ti tiene incollata al libro dalla prima pagina all'ultima. Vivamente consigliato agli appassionati del genere!

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Ginette Moreau

excellent

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excellent

Garry Littlejohns

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 18, 2015

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