Once Tempted

by Heather Boyd

Of all of her brother’s rakish friends, Minerva Chase is most enamored of Fredrick. Tall, handsome, charming—and utterly blind when it comes to Minnie. Still, thanks to some spiked punch and a stolen moment, she harbors a bit of hope that she may gain his favor…until she learns of a wager between her brother and Fredrick that reveals the true measure of the man. He’s exactly the rogue he seems!

Fredrick Stonebeck is never one to eschew a challenge, and a bet is just the thing to enliven the winter house party he’s attending at the home of his friend, Humphrey Chase. Saving Chase’s spinster sister from the embarrassment of too much punch, however, turns out to be even more invigorating. Once tempted, Fredrick’s eyes are opened to what he’s been missing—both in Minnie, and in his life. But he may be too late. Both Minnie and her brother have plans for her future—and neither option includes Fredrick.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2025

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over sixty regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and a four-legged overlord. To learn more visit www.Heather-Boyd.com

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

1st book in Snowflakes and Scandels collection. Really enjoyed it.