To save her family from ruin, a lady agrees to a marriage of convenience with the dissolute owner of a gambling club.

"A glorious story!" —The Oakland Press

"Barbara Dawson Smith uses her consummate skills to bring a powerful story to life and leaves readers breathless . . . as love triumphs over scandal. As always, Ms. Smith manages to touch the hearts and the very souls of readers with an emotional romance brimming with sexual tension and deep emotions. A must read of the season." —Romantic Times, 4+ Exceptional, KISS Award

"SEDUCED BY A SCOUNDREL shows why fans think Barbara Dawson Smith is one of the genre’s top historical romance writers. The story line centers on love conquering hate, but done in a fast-paced Regency format. Drake is an enigmatic character whose need for vengeance thrusts the story line forward. Alicia is a warm, intelligent, and brave person who sacrifices her own needs for her ailing mother. The secondary players provide a feel to the era, especially the gambling "hells" and the shunning of a person born on the wrong side of the covers. Ms. Smith imbues the plot with plenty of sexual tension, a move that will elate Regency readers who love a touching tale with a lot of spice." —Harriet Klausner, Painted Rock Reviews

"Smith brings a refreshing twist to a familiar plot in this sensual historical romance." —Publishers Weekly

"From the first page, Barbara Dawson Smith hooks the reader . . . once again, we pay homage to a remarkable storyteller. Sensual, exciting, tight plot, and characters with a purpose combine to create a novel that satisfies and entertains. Ms. Dawson Smith has a pipeline to excellence that brands each of her books, making fans eager for more." —Under the Covers website

"The author untangles her many intriguing threads smoothly and believably while keeping up the suspense. Her characters, both the major and minor ones, are well developed and interesting and add depth to a good plot.  Alicia and Drake are likable and sympathetic. Alicia has been honed by hardship into a mature, responsible woman, capable of adapting to her situation. Drake is revealed as more than the scoundrel he seems, and he finds more than he bargained for when he gains his revenge. Their relationship has obstacles to overcome, but it contains elements of both passion and humor. Though revenge and the marriage of convenience are old favorite plot lines, Barbara Dawson Smith puts them together in an original way with fresh insights. Her name under a title guarantees some wonderful hours. I recommend SEDUCED BY A SCOUNDREL for a fast, highly enjoyable read." —Romcom website