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One Scandalous Night
Can one night with a rake be enough for a lifetime?
Miss Bella Lacey desires to accomplish two things before settling into an unfulfilling marriage to the man her father has chosen. First, she intends to inveigle a goodly amount of money for her orphans from a man of means and, second, to have one night of passion to help her endure the dreary years ahead.
When Derrick, Lord Eaglestone, a wealthy viscount with a scandalous reputation, agrees to donate to Miss Lacey’s charity, he has only seduction in mind. Little does he suspect that Miss Lacey has already chosen him to debauch her before she weds another. The lady has virtually fallen into his lap, but much to his annoyance, he finds himself reluctant to oblige her.
First appeared in the Seven Nights of Sin Anthology
Sex scene
Miss Bella Lacey desires to accomplish two things before settling into an unfulfilling marriage to the man her father has chosen. First, she intends to inveigle a goodly amount of money for her orphans from a man of means and, second, to have one night of passion to help her endure the dreary years ahead.
When Derrick, Lord Eaglestone, a wealthy viscount with a scandalous reputation, agrees to donate to Miss Lacey’s charity, he has only seduction in mind. Little does he suspect that Miss Lacey has already chosen him to debauch her before she weds another. The lady has virtually fallen into his lap, but much to his annoyance, he finds himself reluctant to oblige her.
First appeared in the Seven Nights of Sin Anthology
Sex scene
- GenresHistorical Romance
78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2017
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About the author
Maggi Andersen
86 books328 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author of Regency romance, and winner of the RONE award, Maggi Andersen wrote her first book for publication after gaining a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing. She lives on a farm in the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. She wrote her first adventure story at 8 years old. Her novels are mostly adventure stories, but also sensual romances. Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen inspired her Regencies and Victoria Holt, her Gothic Victorian mysteries She also writes contemporary romantic suspense and young adult novels.
Maggi supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) and animals often feature in her books.
Maggi supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) and animals often feature in her books.
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December 27, 2021
Wonderful Story with Steam!
This storyline takes place 1878 London. Miss. Bella is interested in having the very handsome and rich Lord Eaglestone sponsor her Orphanage.
They meet at a dinner party and every Lord wants his business advice, but are sadly for him, hypocrites!
He is a strong willed and successful Lord, he does not care what anyone says or thinks about him.
I loved Bella for so many reasons. She is as independent as can be with parents! She is strong willed and daring.
This is a flowing storyline with interesting secondary characters. Some suspense to keep you waiting to read more. I really enjoyed the main characters, Bella and Eaglstone, their attraction will sizzle your kindle! Also, the ending is one that Eaglestone-Derryk deserved ❤️♥️
This storyline takes place 1878 London. Miss. Bella is interested in having the very handsome and rich Lord Eaglestone sponsor her Orphanage.
They meet at a dinner party and every Lord wants his business advice, but are sadly for him, hypocrites!
He is a strong willed and successful Lord, he does not care what anyone says or thinks about him.
I loved Bella for so many reasons. She is as independent as can be with parents! She is strong willed and daring.
This is a flowing storyline with interesting secondary characters. Some suspense to keep you waiting to read more. I really enjoyed the main characters, Bella and Eaglstone, their attraction will sizzle your kindle! Also, the ending is one that Eaglestone-Derryk deserved ❤️♥️
January 17, 2026
This was an enjoyable short story, and I'd give it 3 and a half stars.
The heroine Bella, had asked the hero Derrick, who was also helping her with her charity aimed at providing skills for orphans, to relieve her of her virginity. This was to stop her betrothal to a particulary odious "gentleman."
Derrick like the gentleman he was he accepted, with the proviso it would be 1 night and there would be no hope of a permanent arrangement.
Add in a smart grandmother and some circumstances and we have a lovely compact story.
It has been a while since i have read any Maggi Andersen stories and will have to look out for more.
This one I have as a standalone but is also part of the Anthology "Seven Nights Of Sin". 2016.
The heroine Bella, had asked the hero Derrick, who was also helping her with her charity aimed at providing skills for orphans, to relieve her of her virginity. This was to stop her betrothal to a particulary odious "gentleman."
Derrick like the gentleman he was he accepted, with the proviso it would be 1 night and there would be no hope of a permanent arrangement.
Add in a smart grandmother and some circumstances and we have a lovely compact story.
It has been a while since i have read any Maggi Andersen stories and will have to look out for more.
This one I have as a standalone but is also part of the Anthology "Seven Nights Of Sin". 2016.
December 5, 2017
Great book
Great book, loved the storyline and the characters, would rate it higher than 5 stars. Wished it was a bit longer though, simply because it was so good
Great book, loved the storyline and the characters, would rate it higher than 5 stars. Wished it was a bit longer though, simply because it was so good
August 18, 2018
Good
I did enjoy this book, even though I found the story line a bit weak, and it was much too short. I’ve read better books from this author. So I’ve only given it four stars.
I did enjoy this book, even though I found the story line a bit weak, and it was much too short. I’ve read better books from this author. So I’ve only given it four stars.
October 2, 2018
I really enjoy magg I
I really like magg I Anderson's books i like books about the Tun they give you an idea what it was like to live then it wood be ok if you were rich d murphy
I really like magg I Anderson's books i like books about the Tun they give you an idea what it was like to live then it wood be ok if you were rich d murphy
February 21, 2019
Good read.
Somewhat simplistic and a bit lacking. Writing good, that's why I wanted more. Seven more words words words words required.
Somewhat simplistic and a bit lacking. Writing good, that's why I wanted more. Seven more words words words words required.
March 31, 2020
A different era from Andersen's usual Regency romps (Victorian). Read it in only a few hours. Well worth my time. You won't be dissappointed.
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