Never Romance a Rogue

He was supposed to marry her best friend, but he couldn't say no to her.No one has ever refused a request from Lady Belle Dryden. Her pretty face and winsome nature almost guarantee it, and the fact that she's the youngest daughter of the Duke of Wey doesn't hurt. So she's certain when she plays matchmaker between her dearest friend, Miss Petunia Bateman, and the charming, mysterious Owen Canady, both will be only too happy to fall in love. After all, Belle feels herself falling for Owen already. A shame a duke's daughter must marry someone more impressive.Owen Canady is a gentleman by birth, a pauper by circumstance, and a con man by necessity. Life has taught him he can rely only on his wits and a fast horse to get by. But when he is blackmailed into ferreting out the secrets of the Duke of Wey at a house party at the duke's lavish estate, he finds his resolve crumbling. Belle is everything that is right and good in the world. He cannot betray her.As her father's enemies grow more daring, Belle and Owen must work together to protect all they hold dear. When his own secrets are revealed, can Owen convince the lady who's never heard no to say yes to him?If you like warm, witty historical romances, with a touch of intrigue, then you'll love this historical romance by an award-winning author."Regina Scott is a first-rate storyteller who knows what her readers want in their romances." Huntress ReviewsStart romancing a rogue, today. Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn't actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first Regency romance was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She is now the author of more than 50 works of warm, witty historical romance.She and her husband of over 30 years live south of Tacoma, Washington, on the way to Mt. Rainier. She has driven four in hand, dressed like a Regency dandy, learned to fence, and sailed on a tall ship, all in the name of research, of course.Sign up for her free newsletter at https://subscribe.reginascott.com so you'll always know when a new book is out or on sale and receive exclusive short stories. In a spin off of the bestselling Fortune's Brides series, matchmaking runs rampant when four friends vow to see each other wed by harvest.