Though he hated the ocean, he’d come out after dark to swim in the chilly, murky water of the Atlantic, his body requiring the bloody exercise.

At the moment a creature with long limbs and red hair was most definitely splashing in the frothy waves near the beach. “Swoon! With The Rogue of Fifth Avenue, Shupe continues to build on the sterling legacy she’s building for herself as a gifted weaver of glittering Gilded Age tales (complete with lots of nod to real historical figures), while also deepening the contemporary resonance of her themes.”The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”Īt least Andrew Talbot, the eighth Duke of Lockwood, was fairly certain of it. “Joanna Shupe vividly evokes 1890s New York, from glamorous restaurants to a Bowery boxing hall to the original Madison Square Garden.” - New York Times Book Review on The Rogue of Fifth Avenue This character-driven historical romance is sure to delight.” - Publishers Weekly on The Heiress Hunt sexual chemistry and dynamic banter, especially during intimate moments, convey an alluring blend of love and playfulness. “Shupe (the Uptown Girls series) opens her Fifth Avenue Rebels series with this effortlessly diverting Gilded Age romance. Astor of Gilded Age romances provides another smart and sexy read.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Bride Goes Rogue As ever, her command of historical details enlivens the story as much as her command of intimate ones… The Mrs.

“Shupe’s well-loved Fifth Avenue Rebels series returns with a very saucy friends-with-benefits story. “Joanna Shupe is the queen of historical bad boys!” - Julia Quinn 'Shupe ( The Bride Goes Rogue) shines again, offering what may be the best entry as she ties up what was already an excellent series with a steamy story that showcases well-written characters readers have come to love.' - Library Journal (starred review) And when his beautiful rebel finds an unconventional cause, Lockwood has to decide if he’s willing to sacrifice everything to keep her.

Their secret affair turns scorching, far more than either expected. This uptight duke is far more than he lets on, and she can’t resist him.

The last thing he needs is another scandal.Įxcept Nellie sees through Lockwood’s charade, straight to the real man underneath. While in New York he’s the perfect gentleman, and no one knows he’s suppressing his darkest desires. To save his estate, the proper Duke of Lockwood must marry the perfect bride-wealthy, with an unblemished reputation. Now she dedicates herself to hedonistic pleasures only, like kissing a handsome stranger in the ocean under the moonlight. To escape the shackles of marriage, Nellie Young purposely ruined her reputation a long time ago. By beloved USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe, the fourth installment in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about a secret affair between a free-spirited heiress and an uptight duke which turns more passionate than either could have imagined.

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