{"product_id":"the-duke-starts-a-scandal-9780063035751","title":"The Duke Starts a Scandal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gentleman never dallies with the help, but the new Duke of Penning is no gentleman in this steamy fourth and final book in \u003cem\u003eThe Duke Hunt\u003c\/em\u003e series by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Sophie Jordan. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA duke with secrets. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucian, the newly minted Duke of Penning, has much to prove-- to himself, his family and the \u003cem\u003eton\u003c\/em\u003e. Craving spotless respectability, he must find an aristocratic wife. Unfortunately, he can't keep his eyes--and thoughts--off his deliciously distracting housekeeper. Such a dalliance can only mar the facade he's constructed to protect his sisters' future from the demons of his past...but this fiery passion is a temptation he cannot resist. While Susanna may not the bride he needs, she is everything he desires. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA woman with a past.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the housekeeper to one of the grandest estates in England, Susanna Lockhart has worked determinedly to become all that is proper and efficient, and she \u003cem\u003enever\u003c\/em\u003e steps over the line. Romance is an indulgence for the upper class, not for her--and most especially not with her employer. But every smoldering glance from the surly, handsome duke calls to the long-buried reckless wanton inside Susanna. A love between them can never be, but will Lucian and Susanna risk being together...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if it starts a scandal... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063035751\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.62h x 4.19w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023 pg. 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophie Jordan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43103739576501,"sku":"9780063035751","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_743ea724-1bbc-4fd7-b4e2-e54a0e76cdaf.jpg?v=1693279064","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-duke-starts-a-scandal-9780063035751","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}