{"product_id":"9780345534743","title":"A Most Scandalous Proposal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Ashlyn Macnamara’s stunning romance debut—perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina Jeffries—two childhood friends in Regency England discover love with the most unlikely of partners: each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the ton’s golden boy for years, Miss Julia St. Claire has foresworn love and put herself firmly on the shelf. Unfortunately, her social-climbing mother and debt-ridden father have other ideas, and jump at the chance to marry Julia off to the newly named Earl of Clivesden . . . the man of Sophia’s dreams.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Since resigning his cavalry commission, Benedict Revelstoke has spent his time in London avoiding the marriage mart. But when he discovers that the Earl of Clivesden has his sights set on Julia, Benedict tries to protect his childhood best friend from the man’s advances—only to discover that more than friendship is driving his desire to defend her. He surprises them both with the force of his feelings, but when Julia refuses him, and her father announces her betrothal, Benedict fears he’s lost her forever—until Julia approaches him with a shocking scheme that will ruin her for all respectable society and lead them into an exquisite world of forbidden pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a preview of Ashlyn Macnamara’s next novel, \u003ci\u003eA Most Devilish Rogue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Most Scandalous Proposal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Ashlyn Macnamara brings all the elegance and romance of the Regency to life with this tale of high-stakes scandal and heartfelt passion. \u003ci\u003eA Most Scandalous Proposal\u003c\/i\u003e is a most delicious treat!”—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tessa Dare\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Gossip, scandal, and breezy banter enliven this unusual dual love story that features some beautifully rendered secondary characters, illuminates realistic dilemmas, and highlights the overwhelming importance of one’s social standing.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A charming tale . . . Readers will find themselves happily enchanted by this debut.”—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Engaging and entertaining.”—Night Owl Reviews\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Witty, sensual, captivating. A must-read.”—Tracey Devlyn, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eA Lady’s Revenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Pithy and engaging! A pure delight from start to finish!”—Valerie Bowman, author of \u003ci\u003eSecrets of a Wedding Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A great debut novel, a wonderful romantic read!”—Brazen Reads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027652296944,"sku":"9780345534743","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780345534743_p0.jpg?v=1763688216","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780345534743","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}