A Scot in the Dark - (Scandal & Scoundrel) by Sarah MacLean (Paperback)

About the Book

Miss Lillian Harwood has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate, until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.

Book Synopsis

Lonesome Lily turned Scandalous Siren

Miss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate . . . until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.

Highland Devil turned Halfhearted Duke

The Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain--he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far too beautiful to be his problem.

Tartan Comes to Town

Warnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else's problem, then return to a normal, quiet life in Scotland. It's the perfect plan, until Lily declares she'll only marry for love . . . and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much . . .

From the Back Cover

Lonesome Lily turned Scandalous Siren

Miss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate . . . until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.

Highland Devil turned Halfhearted Duke

The Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain--he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far too beautiful to be his problem.

Tartan Comes to Town

Warnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else's problem, then return to a normal, quiet life in Scotland. It's the perfect plan, until Lily declares she'll only marry for love . . . and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much . . .

Review Quotes

"When it comes to crafting wonderfully escapist love stories composed of equal measures of sexy romance and sharp wit, literary newcomer MacLean is unrivaled." - Chicago Tribune
"This is not your mother's romance." - USA Today
"Sarah MacLean has reignited the genre with a bolder edge." - The New Yorker
"Smart, sexy and always romantic." - Julia Quinn
With luscious sensuality, perceptive characterizations, and MacLean's elegant, trademark wit, this heartfelt, beautifully written story captivates from beginning to end. - Library Journal (starred review)
"MacLean's signature humor and ingenuity are in evidence throughout this novel [...] She writes love scenes and romantic dialogue with audacity [...] so enjoyable" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Romance novelist Sarah MacLean has reignited the genre with a bolder edge. She interprets the romance novel as a crucial component of feminist literature-MacLean's historical-romance novels have been translated into more than twenty languages, and she has stormed the Times bestseller list." - The New Yorker
"[An] engaging, secrets-laced page-turner that is another winner from rising star MacLean" - Library Journal (Best Books of 2014)
"For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah Maclean" - Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author