SCANDALOUS DECEPTION
Rosemary Rogers
HQN Books
ISBN # 0373772565
August 2008
Historical Romance

Lord Edmond Summerville, despite being the son of an English Duke, possesses a love of his Russian mother's homeland. He takes his duties of protecting the Emperor, Alexander Pavlovich, seriously. But Edmond must return to England, where there have been a number of accidents involving his twin brother. The problem is convincing his brother, Stefan, that he is in trouble. While posing as the Duke, Edmond tries to find out who exactly is behind the accidents. The last thing Edmond needs is to be blackmailed, and lose his focus. But when his brother's ward needs protection, this is one lady he won't be able to resist.

Brianna Quinn has tried everything, she is at the end of her rope! She must speak to her guardian, The Duke of Huntley. She knows that if she can just talk to Stefan in person, he will protect her from her stepfather, Thomas, and his plan to take her to his hunting lodge, and rape her. When she finds out Stefan will be attending a masquerade ball, Brianna will go to any lengths to make sure she is there. To her surprise, it's not her guardian at the ball, but his brother Edmond posing as the Duke. Helping her is not the only thing on Edmonds mind. Will Brianna pay what Edmond wants, in order to protect her? Is she willing to risk not only her life, but her heart as well?

SCANDALOUS DECEPTION is a spellbinding, historical romance novel! Rosemary Rogers brings intrigue, love, and scandal to an exceptional story. With adventure from England to Russia, it is a race against time. Ms. Rogers draws her readers into the story, and just doesn't let them go. This is a must read!

Reviewed by Gloria Gehres
Rated 4 1/2