The Scandalous Life of a True Lady, (Paperback)

<b>When a destitute governess strikes a dangerous bargain with a spymaster posing as her protector, survival turns to seduction--and every lie brings them closer to ruin. A lush, suspenseful Regency romance where passion, espionage, and redemption entwine beneath society's glittering mask.</b> <p><b>When survival demands a scandalous bargain, can a desperate governess and a dangerous spymaster find redemption in each other's arms?</b> </p><p>Simone Ryland has nothing left but her virtue--and she's ready to sell it. Orphaned, penniless, and out of options in Regency England, she steps into the glittering, ruthless world of the demi-monde to secure her brother's future. But the man who offers her protection isn't what he seems. Major Harrison is a spymaster with secrets, enemies, and a perilous mission that could cost them both their lives. Their arrangement? A charade of passion at a scandalous house party where courtesans compete for fortune and favor. The danger? It's all too real--and so is the desire burning between them. </p><p>This is historical romance with bite. </p><p>Can Simone claim her crown as queen of the courtesans without losing herself? Will Harry's secrets destroy the fragile trust they've built--or will love prove stronger than duty and deception? When enemies close in and the stakes turn deadly, only one thing is certain: survival demands courage, and love demands everything.</p>

• The Scandalous Life of a True Lady, (Paperback)
• Author: Barbara Metzger
• ISBN: 9781592116539
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-07-21
• Page Count: 299