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Lady Reckless (Notorious Ladies of London Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 2,794 ratings

Lady Helena Davenport is desperate to avoid the odious betrothal her father is forcing upon her. The only way out is to orchestrate her own ruin. Everything is unfolding according to plan, her escape finally within her grasp. But there is just one problem when the moment of scandal arrives: the rake she selected for an assignation is nowhere to be found. In his place? The man she secretly loves.

Gabriel, the notoriously proper Earl of Huntingdon, is outraged when he discovers his best friend’s innocent sister, Lady Helena, has decided to give herself to a scoundrel. His impeccable sense of honor will not allow such a travesty to occur. When Gabe confronts Helena, the last thing he expects is to find himself tempted to commit wickedness.

Fortunately, Gabe is strong enough to resist. He already has a betrothed of his own. However, he is now tasked with the unhappy duty of following Lady Helena to keep her from committing further folly. And the more time he spends with the infuriating minx, the more impossible it is to resist her.

Helena is running out of time to save herself from an unhappy marriage. With the Earl of Huntingdon haunting her every move, her hope is dwindling. Until she settles upon the one certain means of securing her freedom, even if she risks making Huntingdon hate her forever…

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2. Lady Wallflower
3. Lady Reckless
4. Lady Wicked
5. Lady Lawless
6. Lady Brazen
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"Scarlett Scott has done it again. I have read hundreds and hundreds of authors and Scarlett Scott is one of my all time favorites." - Pam, Goodreads reviewer

"I always love a good Scarlett Scott book, steamy, passionate and an adventure not to be missed, and that exactly what you get in this book."- Maggie, Goodreads reviewer

"Another engaging story by Ms. Scott. She is one of the authors who never disappoints." - Ruchika, Goodreads reviewer

"I couldn't wait to see what sexually charged, compromising positions Lady Helena and Lord Gabe would find themselves in next. This was just the right mix of naughty and intrigue." - Marla, Goodreads reviewer

"Lady Reckless by author Scarlett Scott is another winning title in her Notorious Ladies of London series!" -Suzan, Goodreads reviewer

"Helena is my new favorite female character. She is strong, proud (in a good way, not like all these stubborn heroines that only destroy their own happiness) and thoughtful." - Judith, Goodreads reviewer

"The sexual tension was off the charts. You will love the the way Helena helps Gabe fight the demons of his past to embrace the love she offers." - Theresa, Goodreads reviewer

"Man I loved this book. I love a good series book that pulls together all your favorites and no one does it better than Scarlett!" - Vicki, Goodreads reviewer

"Seriously, each book in this series keeps getting better and better! I absolutely adored this book." - Alyssa,Goodreads reviewer

"Steamy, erotic and romantic this book is an excellent description of life in the ton pre suffrage laws." - Marisol, Goodreads reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BDKWSFK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Happily Ever After Books, LLC (October 15, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,794 ratings

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USA TODAY and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author Scarlett Scott writes deliciously wicked Victorian and Regency historical romances with strong, intelligent heroines and sexy alpha heroes. She splits her time between Maryland and Pennsylvania with her Canadian husband, their adorable identical twins, and two spoiled dogs.

A self-professed literary junkie and nerd, she loves reading anything but especially romance novels, poetry, and Middle English verse. When she’s not writing, reading, wrangling kids, or indulging in her inappropriate sense of humor, you can catch up with her on her website www.scarlettscottauthor.com. Hearing from readers never fails to make her day.

Scarlett’s Books:

Unexpected Lords (scorching hot Victorian)

1. The Detective Duke

2. The Playboy Peer

3. The Millionaire Marquess

4. The Goodbye Governess

The Sinful Suttons (scorching hot Regency)

1. Sutton's Spinster

2. Sutton's Sins

3. Sutton's Surrender

4. Sutton's Seduction

5. Sutton's Scoundrel

6. Sutton's Scandal

7. Sutton's Secrets

Rogue's Guild (scorching hot Regency)

1. Her Ruthless Duke

Notorious Ladies of London (scorching hot Victorian)

1. Lady Ruthless

2. Lady Wallflower

3. Lady Reckless

4. Lady Wicked

5. Lady Lawless

6. Lady Brazen

Heart’s Temptation (scorching hot Victorian)

1. A Mad Passion

2. Rebel Love

3. Reckless Need

4. Sweet Scandal

5. Restless Rake

6. Darling Duke

7. The Night Before Scandal

Wicked Husbands (scorching hot Victorian)

1. Her Errant Earl

2. Her Lovestruck Lord

3. Her Reformed Rake

4. Her Deceptive Duke

5. Her Missing Marquess

6. Her Virtuous Viscount

League of Dukes (scorching hot Victorian)

1. Nobody's Duke

2. Heartless Duke

3. Dangerous Duke

4. Shameless Duke

5. Scandalous Duke

6. Fearless Duke

The Wicked Winters (scorching hot Regency)

1. Wicked in Winter

2. Wedded in Winter

3. Wanton in Winter

3.5 Wishes in Winter

4. Willful in Winter

5. Wagered in Winter

6. Wild in Winter

7. Wooed in Winter

8. Winter's Wallflower

9. Winter's Woman

10. Winter's Whispers

11. Winter's Waltz

12. Winter's Widow

13. Winter's Warrior

14. A Merry Wicked Winter

Sins and Scoundrels scorching hot Regency)

1. Duke of Depravity

2. Prince of Persuasion

3. Marquess of Mayhem

4. Sarah

5. Earl of Every Sin

6. Duke of Debauchery

7. Viscount of Villainy

Lord of Pirates (stand-alone novella)

Love’s Second Chance (steamy contemporary romance)

1. Reprieve

2. Perfect Persuasion

3. Win My Love

Coastal Heat (extra steamy contemporary romance)

1. Loved Up

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Customers find the book's story sweet and intriguing, with wonderful character development and beautiful writing that's very realistic. The romance receives positive feedback for its steamy scenes and passionate elements, while customers appreciate the wonderful balance of emotions throughout the narrative. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it uninspiring.

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27 customers mention "Story quality"25 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as sweet with an intriguing plot and best love stories.

"...balance of emotion, laughter, passion, sadness, happiness, and love. There were times I wanted to shake Gabe and Helena – especially him...." Read more

"...story revolves around learning to forgive, accepting feelings and learning to love...." Read more

"Great read and story and well written. game was mis lead by a grandfather who didn't believe in love I so much that it could ruin a person...." Read more

"...This heart-warming story touches you with happiness!!" Read more

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting that the series gets better with each book.

"...The yearning and the torment is excruciatingly perfect, as is the amazing HEA...." Read more

"Great read and story and well written. game was mis lead by a grandfather who didn't believe in love I so much that it could ruin a person...." Read more

"...Overall, a very enjoyable read! I received this book in exchange for an honest review." Read more

"...As a love story, this is better than average...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting that the hero and heroine are a perfect match, while another highlights the emotional strength of the heroine's story.

"...Helena is a heroine to cheer for, and Gabe is a hero to love. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!" Read more

"...The Audiobook is also amazing. This is the heroines story of emotional strength that overcomes the heroes emotional repression." Read more

"...The hero and heroine are a perfect match. They were off to a rocky start but in the end the will and love of the heroine prevailed. Hahaha...." Read more

"...I really like this authors books and how she ties her series together with wonderful characters." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, finding it beautifully and realistically crafted, with one customer noting its intricate plotting.

"...The connection between the 2 main characters is beautifully written, so much so that you can feel the inevitability of it...." Read more

"...characters living in a completely created world with her elegant use of language. The Audiobook is also amazing...." Read more

"Great read and story and well written. game was mis lead by a grandfather who didn't believe in love I so much that it could ruin a person...." Read more

"...his personality, generosity, kindness, keen mind...nope, just he looks really good...." Read more

8 customers mention "Steamy romance"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy romance in the book, with one customer highlighting the off-the-charts sexual chemistry and another noting the hot scenes.

"...Explicit sex and an emotional journey for two people meant to be together. I love this series!" Read more

"...Also their sexual chemistry is off the charts. I enjoy this series because the focus is on the ladies, but the men are TDH...." Read more

"...The ladies are impish, witty and so undefstanding. I loved all the steamy scenes but i crave a bit more variety...." Read more

"...They were night and day but the way they came together was righteously hot fun. Scarlett scores again!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Romance"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet, sassy, and sexy.

"...The sun always rises in the East and sets in the West. Puppies are always cute. There is always room for dessert...." Read more

"...The plot was intriguing and captivating. It was passionate and romantic. It moved really well, descriptive yet fast paced...." Read more

"...But, Scarlett Scott’s heroines do not give up and omg what a fun and sexy story! There will be drama and threats, but it makes for such a great read!..." Read more

"...It was such an entertaining and sweet and sexy book. Young love carried over into adulthood. I would consider this a light read...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotion level"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as wonderful and passionate, with one customer noting how excruciatingly perfect the yearning and torment are portrayed.

"...I do want to tell you that this book has a wonderful balance of emotion, laughter, passion, sadness, happiness, and love...." Read more

"...The story revolves around learning to forgive, accepting feelings and learning to love...." Read more

"...Explicit sex and an emotional journey for two people meant to be together. I love this series!" Read more

"...The plot was intriguing and captivating. It was passionate and romantic. It moved really well, descriptive yet fast paced...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several finding it uninspiring.

"Scarlett is amazing! This story is so sweet. For any Sister who crushed on her Brother's BF, this book is real. These characters are so lovable...." Read more

"...read and enjoyed many Scarlett Scott books, but this one was really disappointing...." Read more

"Helena and Gabe’s story was just a good romance story we all love. Sassy lady, handsome Earl in denial. The endless battles to deny their love...." Read more

"This is a total waste of time. Heroine gets kissed and tells her father she is with child to trap the weak and pathetic betrothed of another...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
    There are a few things you can count on in life. The sun always rises in the East and sets in the West. Puppies are always cute. There is always room for dessert. And every novel Scarlett Scott writes is amazing! “Lady Reckless” was such a wonderful story, I wish I could experience it again for the first time.

    Gabe, Lord Huntingdon, is a complex, beautiful soul. He is an honorable man, trying to live a proper life in keeping with lessons he has learned from a very painful past. He has been taught that love is a path to ruin and has shunned it. Lady Helena is a spirited and smart young woman, desperately trying to take control of her own future. I’m not going to go into story details you can find in other reviews or give spoilers. I do want to tell you that this book has a wonderful balance of emotion, laughter, passion, sadness, happiness, and love. There were times I wanted to shake Gabe and Helena – especially him. But I also felt bad for him because he was so truly torn between what he was convinced was the right thing to do, and what he really wanted to do. The connection between the 2 main characters is beautifully written, so much so that you can feel the inevitability of it. The yearning and the torment is excruciatingly perfect, as is the amazing HEA. Plus, if you’ve read the other books in this series, you will enjoy the fact that you get to visit with a few of the characters in those stories, which is awesome.

    Do not make the mistake of thinking you can read a chapter or two and then put it down and do something else for a while. Nope. Be prepared to be essentially kidnapped by this book. Helena is a heroine to cheer for, and Gabe is a hero to love. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
    Helene is impulsive, free thinker, quick witted and desperate to avoid a marriage of convenience that her father is arranging. She’s getting no help from her brother or mother so she concocts a scheme to be ruined. Staid, repressed, honorable duty bound Lord Gabe is betrothed to a cold fish. Helene is his best friends sister, who he becomes aware is attempting to ruin herself. Neither thinks of consequences when he begins to intercede in her schemes. There is an underlying tension due to Gabe’s family ties, past history, and education verses his feelings which he represses. Helene has always loved Gabe but believes he will never love her. The story revolves around learning to forgive, accepting feelings and learning to love. As her usual Ms Scott creates fascinating characters living in a completely created world with her elegant use of language. The Audiobook is also amazing. This is the heroines story of emotional strength that overcomes the heroes emotional repression.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
    Great read and story and well written. game was mis lead by a grandfather who didn't believe in love I so much that it could ruin a person. Helena has been in love with Gabe since she met him at 16 years of age. but Gabe was Hayworth to another. but alas Gave save her from ruining herself many times and fell into compromising her himself in a way. Don,'t want to give the story away but what a ride it will take you on with this author . they do get their HEA and would highly recommend this series and author.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
    Lady Helena Davenport will do anything to avoid the arranged marriage her father wants to Lord Hamish - a prude who will kill her spirit. Appealing to her father has not worked - so Helena is determined to ruin herself so Lord Hamish will cry off. All is set for her to be compromised - except for the interference of Gabriel, the very handsome and proper Earl of Huntingdon, her brother's best friend - who Helena has been in love with since she was 16. Gabe who is engaged to the cold and proper Lady Beatrice - his late grandfather's choice - comes to rescue Helena. His high sense of honor and duty will not allow her to give herself to a scoundrel. Far from being grateful, Helena is determined to find another to help her escape a life of misery. But Gabe is just as determined to save Helena and starts following her to foil again and again her ruin. The more time he spends with her, the more impossible it is for him to resist her. Having parents who made a love match and ended up hating each other, being raised by a grandfather who drilled into him the necessity of honor and duty and the perils of love, Gabe must honor his grandfather's choice of a cold and respectful bride. But Helena is desperate with time running out and confesses to her brother that Gabe compromised her. Helena's brother is furious with his friend and forces the marriage. Helena has the love of her life as her husband, but Gabe is resentful of being manipulated by Helena into a marriage where he feels too much emotion that he cannot resist. Can Helena break down the barriers Gabe has built? Is the love she has for him enough for both of them? Gabe tries to distance himself from desiring his beautiful wife, to no avail. He is blinded by his past, his sense of duty and honor and a promise he never should have made. Blackmail and revenge add to the romance making this enchanting story difficult to put down. Gabe learns his search for the perfect countess, the one who would never betray him and disappoint or hurt him, but be loyal and true, was always there. True Love leads to joy and completion, not disaster and hurt. This heart-warming story touches you with happiness!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
    It's a good story but there are way too many LONG sex scenes. I dislike reading books that seem to be half full of intimate behavior in place of good story telling.

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  • MT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy entretenido. 4,5 estrellas.
    Reviewed in Spain on January 3, 2021
    Exactamente cumple lo que promete. A Gabe le habría dado un tortazo alguna que otra vez pero al final te enamora. Helena está un poco loca pero también la comprendo. Hay escenas tórridas y romance. Le quería poner una estrella menos porque repite bastante conceptos que ya tenemos claros desde el principio, pero como a pesar de eso me ha mantenido pegada a la lectura y eso es lo más importante, la dejo en 4,5.
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  • AprilGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
    Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2024
    A well written novel with an interesting storyline, a little angst but overall I enjoyed this read. A little longer than my preferred read length.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2023
    Great story! Oh my...Gabe and Helena...lost for words! Well written, great plot! A horrible nemesis with a great ending. And MacAfie again...so so funny!
  • Daniela | @daniela_endless_tbr
    4.0 out of 5 stars 🖤 Gabe & Helena 🖤
    Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2023
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
    🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.

    Another book in this series that I read in one sitting even though I didn’t loved it as much as the previous ones.
    Gabe was just too uncertain of what he wanted even when he knew what he wanted if that makes sense. It took him almost 90% of the book to finally realize what he felt all this time wasn’t just lust or obsession.
    I loved that Elijah gave some needed advice even when Gabe didn’t asked for it.
    On that note I also love that the problem Helena had wasn’t a third act conflict. I loved how she handle that situation and how she put Lady “frigid “ in her place.
    I loved Helena quite a lot and her wild side. She was determined and I loved how she got what she wanted despite it not being part of her plan.

    Starting the next book right away!
  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in Italy on August 15, 2021
    The way Helena finds herself involved with the man she has loved all her life it’s most fortuitous but through very hot encounters they will find happiness. The way Scarlet Scott involves you in the characters adventures is so complete, you can’t stop to read until the end and then you look for the next!

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