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A Lady Most Wayward

Darcy McGuire

A BRAND NEW spicy Victorian romance from Darcy McGuire They're going to break all the rules!

Phillipa, Duchess of Dorsett is not your average demure lady in society. For behind her charming smile, she hides a secret and a wicked reputation. Tasked by Queen Victoria to protect the innocent, she's recruited the most formidable women of the ton - The Queen's Deadly Damsels. And now they have one final mission...but this time it's anything but simple... It's personal.

Lady Olivia Smithwick sold her soul to save her daughter, and in return has made an enemy of the Duchess. But when she's faced with an offer of Phillipa's protection and a promise to bring down The Devil's Sons, she can't refuse.

As they attempt their mission, together and alone, their simple deal becomes dangerously complicated. Because when their tension makes way for an unexpected desire, the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. To reveal their true selves is a risk, especially when even one touch is strictly forbidden. But who said it was a good idea to follow the rules?

Praise for Darcy McGuire:

'I couldn't get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard

'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin

'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we've seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

It's simply an amazing read you won't want to miss. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

This is an exciting new chapter in McGuire's Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

GenresRomanceLiterature & FictionGenre FictionHistorical

242 pages, 5 editions

English edition · First published 2025 by Boldwood Books Limited · ISBN 9781806560240

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Editions

5 editions

English

  • A Lady Most Wayward · Boldwood Books Limited · 2025 · ISBN 9781806560240 This page
  • A Lady Most Wayward · Boldwood Books · 2025 · ISBN 9781836035718
  • A Lady Most Wayward · Boldwood Books · 2025 · ISBN 9781836035732
  • A Lady Most Wayward · Boldwood Books · 2025 · ISBN 9781836035701
  • A Lady Most Wayward · Boldwood Books · 2025 · ISBN 9781836035725

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