The Rogue to Ruin

by Vivienne Lorret, Justine Eyre (Read by)

Overview

The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with a client, which shouldn't be a problem when one’s faking an engagement to the rogue across the street . . .

Ainsley Bourne needs the family business to succeed. But one obstacle stands in her way—Reed Sterling, the huge, handsome, former prize fighter and owner of the gaming hell across the street. His scandalous customers scare off all her marriage-minded patrons and since the devilish brute has no intention of relocating, she sets out to ruin his unsavory establishment. Yet when a vile suitor from her past reappears, Ainsley hastily claims an attachment to the first man who comes to mind . . . Mr. Sterling, to be exact.

Reed doesn’t know who is more surprised by Miss Bourne’s declaration. She clearly hates him, and he’d never admit their arguments simmer with unrequited attraction. Something about the pleading look in her eyes calls to Reed, and against his better judgment, he quickly plays the part of the besotted fiancé.

Pretending to be in love requires a convincing charade. But with each tantalizing touch and every scandalous kiss, Ainsley starts to wonder if Reed was ever really the enemy at all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781982662554
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Misadventures in Matchmaking Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Vivienne Lorret transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season’s Original series, and the Misadventures in Matchmaking series.

Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.

Editorial Reviews

With clever wit, heady sexuality, and lush description, Lorret’s title puts an enticing spin on the classic amnesia trop and launches a series (the author’s Avon print debut) in fine style.” — Library Journal

“Viv Lorret is up there with Sarah MacLean and Lisa Kleypas on my historical auto-buy list!” — Lauren Layne, USA Today bestselling author

“a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.” — Entertainment Weekly

“The third Misadventures in Matchmaking series title is just as delightful as the first two, with a slightly darker subtext that only makes its effervescence more uplifting.Another clever, charming historical romance from Lorret.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This third and final book in the series is filled with delicious, fiery dialog between Ainsley and Reed, making readers who enjoy smart and witty historicals such as Tessa Dare’s “Spindle Cove” series long for that first kiss and our enemies-to-lovers’ happily ever after... a satisfying conclusion to a clever and engaging series” — Library Journal

From the Publisher

a sexy page-turner... you can’t help but root for these two stubborn, persistent characters to fall for each other... the novel draws you in and leaves a satisfied smile on your face.

Entertainment Weekly

Viv Lorret is up there with Sarah MacLean and Lisa Kleypas on my historical auto-buy list!

Lauren Layne

2019-06-17
The last thing matchmaker Ainsley Bourne wants is marriage, especially to the owner of the local gaming hell, no matter how handsome, intriguing, or protective he is.

The day the aristocratic Bourne sisters (Ten Kisses to Scandal, 2018, etc.) moved into the town house across the street and opened their matchmaking agency, gaming hell owner Reed Sterling was amused and annoyed by—and secretly attracted to—the eldest Bourne, Ainsley. His plans to keep his distance—and his secret—take a turn when the two meet one day, and a sudden movement by Reed causes Ainsley to flinch. At first, Reed is angry that she thinks he would ever hit her, but he soon realizes it's a sign that someone else once threatened, if not abused, her. Ainsley, feeling even more vulnerable, reacts by declaring war on his gaming hell, determined to drive him out of the neighborhood to save her business even though London Society is mostly wary of the Bournes because their first major clients married the younger Bourne sisters. Ainsley isn't worried that will happen to her. She's already had enough of men after a former engagement went awry. However, the incident brings out a protective side of Reed, and Ainsley can't help but question her true feelings toward the handsome club owner. Their relationship is already evolving when the war Ainsley waged against Reed has unexpected consequences, and the couple will have to work together to save both businesses, then confront their fear and pride and be honest about their feelings toward each other even as past enemies are determined to ruin them both. The third Misadventures in Matchmaking series title is just as delightful as the first two, with a slightly darker subtext that only makes its effervescence more uplifting.

Another clever, charming historical romance from Lorret.

Kirkus Reviews