In Ashlyn Macnamaraâs stunning romance debutâperfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina Jeffriesâtwo childhood friends in Regency England discover love with the most unlikely of partners: each other.
After watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the tonâs 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 Sophiaâs dreams.
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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 manâs advancesâonly 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 heâs lost her foreverâuntil 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.
Includes a preview of Ashlyn Macnamaraâs next novel, A Most Devilish Rogue
Praise for A Most Scandalous Proposal
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âAshlyn Macnamara brings all the elegance and romance of the Regency to life with this tale of high-stakes scandal and heartfelt passion. A Most Scandalous Proposal is a most delicious treat!ââNew York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare
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âGossip, 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 oneâs social standing.ââLibrary Journal
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âA charming tale . . . Readers will find themselves happily enchanted by this debut.ââRT Book Reviews
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âEngaging and entertaining.ââNight Owl Reviews
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âWitty, sensual, captivating. A must-read.ââTracey Devlyn, award-winning author of A Ladyâs Revenge
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âPithy and engaging! A pure delight from start to finish!ââValerie Bowman, author of Secrets of a Wedding Night
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âA great debut novel, a wonderful romantic read!ââBrazen Reads