Books like Dangerous to love by Rexanne Becnel

Lucy Drysdale, an intellectual spinster, has long dreamed of London’s vibrant lecture halls and lively debates. When she agrees to escort the young Lady Valerie into her debut season, expectations collide with reality. Their plans are upended when they encounter the Earl of Westcott, London’s most infamous rakehell. Known as the gypsy Earl, Ivan Thornton earned his title after his father left no legitimate heir, and he harbors deep resentment toward a society that scorned him as a child. Hungry for revenge, Ivan sets his sights on young women, breaking hearts with calculated deceit. As Lucy guides Valerie through this treacherous social maze, the Earl’s charismatic allure and vengeful schemes threaten to ensnare both women. Yet Lucy’s fierce loyalty and unexpected passion ignite a dangerous fire in Ivan, compelling him to confront his own guarded heart. In the process, Lucy discovers that protecting Valerie may leave her own heart perilously exposed. Full of romantic intrigue, social satire, and a battle between deception and genuine affection, this Regency tale examines how love can be both a weapon and a salvation.

First publish date: 1997