Books like After Dark With A Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins

After five years away from the provocations of London’s elite, Lady Regan reenters the social scene as a refined and ravishing beauty. Having been sent to Miss Swann’s Academy for Young Ladies, she has learned the manners and discretion of polite society. Yet the memory of a stolen kiss from the dashing Lord Hugh Mordare—also known as “Dare”—still lingers, and Regan resolves to outwit the master of seduction. The tension escalates when she challenges Dare to confront his own feelings, promising that the outcome will decide whether the player becomes the pursued, or the pursued becomes the player. As society’s customs clash with private desire, Regan’s determination to control her own destiny pushes the boundaries of the 18th‑century London elite. This romance explores the intimate dance between love and manipulation amid the era’s social expectations, blending intrigue, passion, and a touch of historical elegance.

First publish date: 2011