Breath of Scandal The Reckless Brides

Shockingly brash and scandalously independent, the Reckless Brides are boldly rewriting the rules of love and marriage—one smitten bachelor at a time…

THE LADY IS A KNOCKOUT

Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart…

THE OFFICER IS A GENTLEMAN

The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London—and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as…himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?

 “A sophisticated blend of vivid historical detail, exquisite characterization, and delicious sexual tension.” —USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean   

PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH ESSEX

and her magnificent historical romances…

Almost a Scandal

“Elizabeth Essex will dazzle you with her sophisticated blend of vivid historical detail, exquisite characterization, and delicious sexual tension. Almost a Scandal is a breathtaking tale of rapturous romance and awe-inspiring adventure!” —USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean   

“The perfect blend of fast-paced adventure and deliciously sexy romance. I couldn't put this book down! Almost a Scandal gets a place on my keeper shelf—I will read anything Elizabeth Essex writes!”—New York Times bestselling author Celeste Bradley

“Essex sweeps readers away with this high-seas, high-stakes romance featuring a daring heroine and a hero to die for.  Brimming with explosive danger and smoldering passion, Almost a Scandal is a romance to treasure.”—New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare

The Pursuit of Pleasure

“Essex delivers page-singeing passion and dangerous intrigue in her enthralling, sensual, and richly rewarding debut.—Booklist

“Thoroughly enjoyable! A delightfully sexy romp with vividly-drawn characters that will keep readers turning the pages. Witty and entertaining, Elizabeth Essex is not to be missed!”—New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath

“Elizabeth Essexs The Pursuit of Pleasure is elegant, evocative, and absolutely dangerous to a good nights sleep. Once you pick this book up, you wont be able to set it aside until youve learned the last of its very satisfying secrets.”—New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan

A Sense of Sin

“Delightful…charming…the slow buildup of the romance is skillfully handled and takes impressive advantage of the sexual tension created by delayed gratification.”—Publishers Weekly

“A Sense of Sin is a captivating read.”—Romance Reviews Today

“Ms. Essexs language of love is beautiful, carnal, and utterly seductive.”—All About Romance

The Danger of Desire

Nominated for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Historical Romance

Top Ten Fall (2011) Picks for Romance—Publishers Weekly

“Strongly developed characters, vivid writing, and an abundance of steamy sensuality all add up to another winner for literary newcomer Essex, who is quickly perfecting her ability to deliver well-crafted historical romances fueled by equal measures of sizzling passion and dangerous intrigue.”—Booklist

“Entertaining, stunning and sexy…a fabulous read…The Danger of Desire is an intriguing and glorious novel with dazzling characters that solidifies Elizabeth Essex as a great talent.”—The Romance Reviews

“There is something distinctive and gorgeous about Ms. Essexs writing—I cant think of any other writer whose prose is as languorously specific as hers. The Danger of Desire ... is a transcendently pleasurable book to read.”—All About Romance

Shockingly brash and scandalously independent, the Reckless Brides are boldly rewriting the rules of love and marriage—one smitten bachelor at a time…

THE LADY IS A KNOCKOUT

Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart…

THE OFFICER IS A GENTLEMAN

The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London—and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as…himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?

 “A sophisticated blend of vivid historical detail, exquisite characterization, and delicious sexual tension.” —USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean   

Elizabeth Essex

Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart…

The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London—and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as…himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?

Elizabeth Essex

Forced by her family into an engagement with a man she can never abide, Antigone Preston knows only a scandal will save her from a loveless marriage. But knocking a man down to the ballroom floor with her fists brings dangerous consequences. She may have ruined her reputation, but now shes endangered her heart…

The son of an earl and a career navy man, Captain William Jellicoe has no interest in the frivolities of London—and even less in the institution of marriage. But theres something steering him toward Antigone. He has never met anyone as brazen and unconventional as…himself. But will he risk it all for a woman who still has the breath of scandal hot on her lips?

Elizabeth Essex is the critically acclaimed author of historical novels including The Pursuit of Pleasure, A Sense of Sin and the RITA Award nominated The Danger of Desire. When not re-reading Jane Austen, sipping tea or mucking about her garden, Elizabeth can be found writing, making up wonderful stories about people who live far more interesting lives than she. It wasnt always so. Elizabeth graduated from Hollins College with a BA in Classical Studies and Art History, and then earned her MA from Texas A&M University in Nautical Archaeology, also known as the archaeology of shipwrecks.