Lord of Sin

Heather Boyd

Aug 2019 · Distinguished Rogues Book 10 · Heather Boyd

About this ebook

In the battle between love and duty, the heart has the most to lose…

 Despite his previous irksomeness, Lord Julian Wade has become a dear confidant to Portia Hayes. He’s proven attentive, honorable, clever, and would make many a lady a fine catch. Not herself, alas. Wade has naught but lint in his pockets, and Portia is expected to make an advantageous match. Her recent betrothal to the Duke of Montrose thrills her parents, but as she learns of his unfavorable reputation—and equally untenable behavior—Portia’s happiness is less assured. As is her chance of being loved. 

Julian Wade may have lost the battle for Portia’s hand, but her heart has yet to be won. Certainly his old enemy Montrose is unworthy of her affections, and indeed, it seems the dastardly duke is up to his usual unsavory tricks. But Julian has a few tricks of his own, as well as the support of dear friends. Penniless though he may be, should he win Portia’s love once and for all, Julian may yet prove to be the richest gentleman about Town. 

 A steamy regency historical romance novel.

 

Distinguished Rogues Series 

Book 1: Chills (Jack and Constance)

Book 2: Broken (Giles and Lillian)

Book 3: Charity (Oscar and Agatha)

Book 4: An Accidental Affair (Merrick and Arabella)

Book 5: Keepsake (Kit and Miranda)

Book 6: An Improper Proposal (Martin and Iris)

Book 7: Reason to Wed (Richard and Esme)

Book 8: The Trouble with Love (Everett and Whitney)

Book 9: Married by Moonlight (Gilbert and Anna)

Book 10: Lord of Sin (Julian and Portia)

Book 11: The Duke’s Heart (Sinclair and Kitty)

Book 12: Romancing the Earl (Price and Lenore)

Book 13: One Enchanted Christmas (Otis and Meg)

Book 14: Desire by Design (Alexander and Sylvia)

Book 15: His Perfect Bride (Harry and Ophelia)

Book 16: Pleasures of the Night

Ratings and reviews

London 1815 Julian, Lord Wade, had relegated himself to the sidelines when it came to Portia Hayes. He had been biding his time, hoping that soon his love would realize he was her best choice for a happy future. They had become friends of a sort and it seemed lately she was feeling an attraction for him. Oh yes, I loved Julian because he really cared about Portia, but he knew with him not having a grand title or small fortune, her parents would push him away as a suitor. He was doing his best to survive with his aunt and a few servants after his father had left them broke. Portia had many suitors and of course was expected to wed a titled gentleman since her family was not of the peerage, but she did have a handsome dowry. She wants to marry for love but when a Duke out of the blue asked for her hand, she knows she needs to accept because that is what her parents want and it will help her younger sister. Wait, can you image marrying for a title, someone you do not even know? I have to say, the Duke's proposal left a lot to be desired and it seemed something was up.. Plus when Julian heard about her engagement it was a hard blow. Well, people are not always as they appear and the Duke was certainly that. It really got interesting as truths became known. A journey for two people to come together that were meant for each other. This story was very well written and I truly enjoyed it.. Although part of a series, it can be read as a standalone..

Lord Julian Wade has become a dear confidant to Portia Hayes. He’s proven attentive, honourable, clever, and would make many a lady a fine catch. Julian is almost penniless and Portia is expected to make an advantageous match. Her recent betrothal to the Duke of Montrose thrills her parents, but as she learns of his unfavourable reputation—and equally untenable behaviour—Portia’s happiness is less assured. This book is the tenth in the series & it could easily be read on its own. We met Julian & Portia in the previous book & they were meant to be together. I’d really liked Julian & Portia in ‘Married by Moonlight' but at the start of this book I didn't warm to either of them, she came across as a spoilt, self-centred debutante & he as a fortune hunter but the more I read the more I warmed to them again & by the time I was half way through I was routing for Julian to win his lady.A well written well paced entertaining book that I read in under a day My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I always enjoy a friends to lovers story:) Julian is such a wonderful friend to Portia but what she doesn't know is that he's in love with her. I felt so bad for him when he had to watch her with other men and yet he did everything he could to make sure she was safe. Portia is trying to please her family by getting betrothed to a Duke but she soon discovers that he is not a very nice man!! She also realizes that she always feels safe with Julian and even though he has no money, it's him she really wants to marry!! It's a good thing Julian has patience! It warmed my heart when his dreams finally all come true:) Oh, and I also wanted to feed him, he was much too thin! lol A truly delightful story by Ms. Boyd!! I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over 40 regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and a four-legged overlords. For more information visit https://www.heatherboydbooks.com