Tempting the Footman
by Lauren Smith

She’s an heiress who needs a husband fast…he’s the brooding, handsome footmen who comes to her rescue…

Lady Venetia Dunham has plenty of money and freedom, until her father dies, leaving her and her feisty grandmother at the hands of her less than noble cousin when he becomes the new earl. Her cousin makes his wishes clear. She will marry a man of his choosing, a man who will split her fortune with her cousin.

Determined to avoid that fate, Venetia and her grandmother flee to a country house party hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Devon where Venetia stumbles into the arms of Adrian Montague, a handsome footman with a tragic past.

When Venetia sprains her ankle, she and Adrian are closeted together for a week. The attraction between them is undeniable and forbidden. Their passion could wreck Adrian’s life if they were discovered together. When love blooms between them, it comes at a great cost, and Venetia must choose to follow society’s laws or her own heart.

Other Books by Lauren Smith

The Care and Feeding of Rogues
A Lady's Guide to Rogues Book 1

The Scoundrel of Drury Lane
The Scandals and Scoundrels of Drury Lane Book 7

Devil of the High Seas
Pirates of King's Landing Book 3

The Earl of Zennor
League of Rogues Book 18

Snowflakes and Wallflowers
Christmas Wallflowers Book 2

Wicked Earls Forever
Wicked Earls' Club Book 2

Lost with a Scot
League of Rogues Book 17

The Wartime Matchmakers

Fit to Be Stapled

In Like Flynn
Pirates of King's Landing Book 2

Sunflower Season
Historical Romance Anthology for Ukraine

Christmas on Scandal Lane
Christmas Rogues and Scandals Book 1

The Lost Barinov Dragon
Brothers of Ash and Fire Book 4

Hello, Rogue

Dark Desire
Surrender Series Book 5

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Lauren Smith's Bio

Lauren Smith is an Oklahoma attorney by day, author by night for Grand Central Publishing, who pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smart phone flashlight app. She knew she was destined to be a romance writer when she attempted to re-write the entire Titanic movie just to save Jack from drowning. Connecting with readers by writing emotionally moving, realistic and sexy romances no matter what time period is her passion. She's won multiple awards in several romance subgenres including: New England Reader's Choice Awards, Greater Detroit BookSeller's Best Awards, Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist and a Semi-Finalist for the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award. To connect with Lauren, visit her at www.laurensmithbooks.com or Twitter