One for the Rogue (Studies in Scandal)

  DUKE WITH BENEFITS

  “A delight to see a classic Regency hero so smitten with a truly unusual heroine. Driven by multiple passionate scenes and the hunt for a murderer, it’s a swift and intense read. A bluestocking Regency romance of unusual intensity.”

  —Kirkus Reviews

  “Intense romance.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  “The romance is lovely, with both hero and heroine falling into love the way people do in life outside of books—in a slow tumble and a sharp drop, all at once.”

  —New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean

  “This is a terrific historical romance … I definitely have to recommend.”

  —Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick!)

  “A delightful book full of romance, intrigue, and mystery, Duke with Benefits should be on your to-buy list for July!”

  —Romance Reviews Today

  “A delicious romance with a curious mystery thrown in to spice things up!”

  —Fresh Fiction

  READY SET ROGUE

  “Displaying a deft hand at characterization, a superb ability to craft an engaging plot spiced with intrigue and danger, and a remarkable flair for graceful writing richly imbued with a deliciously crisp wit, Collins launches the Studies in Scandal series on a high note.”

  —Booklist (starred review)

  “Ready Set Rogue has an assortment of bold, brilliant female characters and showcases the strength and resourcefulness of women.”

  —Fresh Fiction

  “This story is classic Manda Collins, her writing is witty, smart, and full of surprises. This series is going to be a keeper to read again and again.”

  —The Reading Wench

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Manda Collins spent her teen years wishing she’d been born a couple of centuries earlier, preferably in the English countryside. Time travel being what it is, she resigned herself to life with electricity and indoor plumbing, and read lots of books. When she’s not writing, she’s helping other people use books, as an academic librarian. Visit www.mandacollins.com to learn more, or sign up for email updates here.

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  Contents

  Title Page

  Copyright Notice

  Dedication

  Acknowledgments

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Epilogue

  Also by Manda Collins

  Praise for Manda Collins’ Studies in Scandal series

  About the Author

  Copyright

  This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

  ONE FOR THE ROGUE

  Copyright © 2018 by Manda Collins.

  Cover design by Kerri Resnick

  Cover illustration by PixelWorks Studios

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