The Art of Temptation

by Lauren Royal

Signet (Eclipse)

Historical Romance

October 2, 2007

ISBN-13: 0451222458

Available in: Paperback

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The Art of Temptation
by Lauren Royal

Even though he has a bevy of beautiful admirers, all Sean Delaney cares about is securing a divorce—for his sister, that is. That's why he is impersonating John Hamilton, her famous painter husband. It's the only way the rotter will agree to a divorce. Little does Sean realize that duping Hamilton's dying uncle will require the help of the very woman who can inspire him to get down on one knee.

Budding artist Lady Corinna Chase has never had an interest in getting married. But as the only person privy to Sean's secret, she's more than happy to help him pull off his hoax. Then she realizes she's met a man who might change her feelings about tying the knot.



Lauren Royal's Bio

Lauren Royal became interested in the Restoration period at the age of fourteen, when she sneaked a valuable first- edition copy of Forever Amber out of her great-uncle's library. She began amassing a collection of history books and taking copious notes with the intention of someday writing novels of her own. A fourteen-year career as the CEO of her own jewelry store chain delayed those dreams, but she never forgot them. Lauren lives in southern California with her family.