Duke of Scandal (Moonlight Square, Book 1), Paperback

Forbidden fruit. The one thing the rakehell Duke of Netherford swore he'd never do was give in to the temptation offered to him by his best friend's younger sister. But now, Miss Felicity Carvel is all grown up, and more ravishing than ever. Some rules were made to be broken...

Welcome to Moonlight Square Regency London's Most Romantic Address

Six years ago, Jason Hawthorne, the Duke of Netherford, made it clear to the young, lovesick Miss Felicity Carvel that nothing could ever happen between them. He has earned his reputation as a libertine-and the lovely innocent is his best friend's sister. But six years of wild hedonistic pleasures have left Jason empty and jaded, while Felicity has blossomed into a strong, beautiful woman, ripe for love and marriage. When a sudden windfall makes her one of the most sought-after heiresses in London, Jason knows he must step in to protect her and keep the fortune-hunters at bay until her brother returns from his dangerous mission abroad. Unfortunately, Jason is the last person whose help she'd ever want.

Still smarting from the humiliation of throwing herself at the handsome, dark-eyed rogue only to be rejected, Felicity has watched from a distance over the years, heart aching, as her beloved Jason wandered ever farther astray, seeking escape from the hidden wounds in his past that have turned him into this lost soul. When he appoints himself her temporary protector until her brother returns from abroad, Felicity can't seem to get rid of him. Worse, the attraction between them has only grown with the passage of time. Deep down, Felicity still wants Jason for her own. But after getting her heart broken once before by the infamous rakehell, does she dare attempt to play with fire again-and this time, can Jason resist?

Praise for Gaelen Foley books:

"Enchanting, intriguing, fun." Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Delectably entertaining, lusciously sensual...an irresistible author." Booklist

"One of the finest adventure/romance authors does it again. Foley never sacrifices character or romance while whisking readers away on fast-paced escapades...and giving them a glorious deep-sigh read." Kathe Robin, Senior Reviewer, RT Book Reviews

"Once again, Foley delivers an irresistible Regency romance filled with adventure, rich period details, intrigue, love and humor." Night Owl Reviews

"There are some romance authors whose novels pretty much guarantee a good old-fashioned, joyful read. One such author is Gaelen Foley... Foley's storytelling is consistently entertaining-and her lovers so warm and attractive-that it's easy to get lost in the romance. And that's the best gift a writer of happily-ever-after love stories can give her readers." Lifetime TV Books blog

"Huge talent." Romance Reviews Today

Books in the Moonlight Square series:
Prequel Novella - ONE MOONLIT NIGHT
Book 1 - DUKE OF SCANDAL
Book 2 - DUKE OF SECRETS
Book 3 - DUKE OF STORM
Book 4 - DUKE OF SHADOWS

About the Author:

Noted for her "complex, subtly shaded characters, richly sensual love scenes, and elegantly fluid prose" (Booklist), New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling author Gaelen Foley has written over twenty (and counting!) rich, bold historical romances set in Regency England and Napoleonic Europe. Since her debut in 1998, her books have been published in seventeen languages worldwide and have won numerous awards, including the National Readers' Choice Award, the Booksellers' Best, the Golden Leaf, the Award of Excellence, and the HOLT Medallion.

A versatile and hardworking writer, Gaelen's passion for the craft of fiction keeps her exploring new creative ground. While continuing to entertain her Regency fans, she has branched out into contemporary small-town romance as well as fantasy romance. Since 2012, Gaelen has also been co-writing fantasy middle grade/children's novels with her husband, a former teacher, under the penname E.G. Foley. The Lost Heir, Book 1 in their Gryphon Chronicles series, was a #1 Amazon Children's Bestseller (and was optioned for a movie!).

To learn more about Gaelen and her books, visit her at www.GaelenFoley.com.