Books like How to Ruin a Reputation by Bronwyn Scott

Ashton Bedevere, a 30‑year‑old libertine famed for ruining reputations with a single encounter, has spent years in Italy sharpening his craft of seduction. Upon his return to London’s elite circles, he is celebrated for opulence and unabashed wickedness—until the unexpected death of his father. With an inheritance on the line, Ashton must confront a task he has never imagined: take a wife. In a world that labels him a scandal, the only candidate who could challenge his notoriety is Genevra Ralston, a polite American heiress whose reputation could be irrevocably damaged by marriage to a notorious lothario. Yet Ashton's irresistible charm and practiced touch may prove too difficult for Genevra to resist. Set against London's high‑class establishments of the early twentieth century, the tale explores the clash between public reputation and personal desire, and the delicate dance of romance and societal expectations.

First publish date: 2012