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Ruthless follows the Whitelaw–Rohan legacy’s most provocative member, the Viscount Rohan, who navigates a secret society of exiled Georgian aristocrats indulging in carnal pursuits. When he encounters the obstinate Elinor Harriman—an impoverished, pure woman—his relentless seduction shifts focus from selfish desire to a mutual, forbidden attraction.
The novel deepens the series’ exploration of power, temptation, and the human condition, contrasting Rohan’s unquiet appetite with Harriman’s steadfast resolve. Their relationship threatens to expose the fragile balance of safety and pleasure within the House of Rohan.
Set in a historical context, Ruthless blends gritty sensuality with a steady narrative arc that forces characters to confront their darkest cravings and the boundaries of morality.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Edith Layton
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