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The Counterfeit Scoundrel

A Novel

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The Counterfeit Scoundrel

By: Lorraine Heath
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath begins a compelling new spin-off series, The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, centering around three heroes—Knight, Bishop, and Rook—who play to win at any cost.

Born into an aristocratic family, yearning for a life beyond Society’s strictures, Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend is an enterprising sleuth. Hired to obtain proof of a wife’s infidelity, she secures a position in the household of the woman’s lover, never expecting to be lured into the seductive blackguard’s arms herself.

Devilishly handsome, David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop, quickly realizes the enticing maid is interested in far more than dusting. She aims to uncover his sins. Although tempted by the dangerous beauty, he can’t risk her learning the truth: his affairs are chaste. As a boy who witnessed his mother’s abusive relationship, Bishop now helps desperate wives escape unhappy marriages.

Yet when he is accused of murdering the husband of a “paramour,” he is forced to seek Daisy’s assistance in proving his innocence. As their perilous search draws them into a web of deceits, they can no longer deny their simmering desire. Once secrets are revealed, will Daisy’s counterfeit scoundrel give up the scandalous games he plays and surrender his heart into her keeping?

©2023 Lorraine Heath (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
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Intriguing Mystery Plot • Bantery Dynamic • Excellent Narration • Unpredictable Twists • Masterful Storytelling
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This may be my favorite Lorraine Heath book, yet. As always, Kate Reading’s narration was impeccable.
If the well for book ideas ever runs dry, I would happily suggest a mystery series centered around Daisy’s work as a private inquiry agent.

Daisy needs her own series

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The story had an interesting murder mystery plot with many twists. Kate Reading narration made it even better.

good story with many twists

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Lorraine Heath is a master storyteller and Kate Reading is a master narrator. You’d think after so many books plot lines would become boring or overdone. Hardly. Story lines and characters are fresh and plot twists are unpredictable. Lorraine Heath books are always on my watch list. Keep them coming.

Lorraine Heath is a master storyteller

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This story was very much anticipated and enjoyed. Loved the narrator’s performance and plot of the story was quite enlightening. I highly recommend it!

At Last

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Beautiful story of two strong and capable people striving to do a better job of life than their predecessors. Trust & hope mixed with a sensual romance and some misguided kindness. K. Reading does a beautiful job bringing the characters to life.

Outstanding romance.

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I love this story! I got so lost in it I forgot what I was doing half the time and other half was muscle memory!

So many twists!!

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I listened to this book in one day! I didn't want it to end. I will be listening to this book again and again. Well worth the credit! I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Love Lorraine Heath!!

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What a great story. There was romance, drama and sex. Lorraine Heath is one of my favorite authors and Kate Reading is the perfect complement to LH's stories. I loved the characters....can't wait for the next book in this new series.

I almost gave up on this one....so glad I didn't

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Characters Didn't grab me. The story gets better later on and the end was pretty good!

Good but...

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Especially appreciated; the leaning toward a determination to help women and families, trapped in the grips of male prejudices, legitimized by male dominated “legal” courts.

Thoroughly Enjoyed

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