Defying reputations - Sarah Mallory

First impressions

Beneath the Major's Scars

After being shamelessly seduced by a married man, Zelah Pentewan finds her reputation is in tatters. Determined to rise above the gossip, Zelah knows she can only rely on herself. But her independence takes a knock when a terrifying stranger must come to her aid. Major Dominic Coale's formidable manner is notorious, but Zelah shows no signs of fear. And soon she begins to get a glimpse of the man behind the scars.

Behind the Rake's Wicked Wager

No London beauty has managed to tame the incorrigible Jasper Coale. In Bath on a family errand, the Viscount expects to find little in terms of entertainment. Miss Susannah Prentess's discreet card parties in Royal Crescent offer a welcome distraction. And the glint in Susannah's hazel eyes tells Jasper he's met his match at last. But is she game enough to accept the most outrageous wager of all?