The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase, 4

Book description: She was a breathtaking firebrand, and Vere Mallory, the notorious Duke of Ainswood, had never seen anything like her. Although he thought he was rescuing Lydia Grenville from the cluches of a renowned wastrel, he quickly discovers she is angry at his interference! Amused by the sultry hell-cats's fury, Mallory vows to teach her some humility -- in life and in love.

Lydia Grenville was fuming. She was determined to save womankind from disreputable rakes like the infamous Mallory, not to succumb to his scandelous charms. She finds herself overwhelmed by the scintillating sensations he brings to her body, but when she discover's that he has bragged that he's going to "tame" her, Lydia vows to fight his advances . . . but nothing prepares her for the surrender she finds in his arms.

Review: The Last Hellion is the sequel to Lord of Scoundrels. Reading the first book is not necessary to follow this one but I do recommend it because the characters from the previous book are in this one. Besides, Lord of Scoundrels is excellent and should be read by all historical romance fans. I did not like The Last Hellion quite as much but I still found it very enjoyable. Lydia and Vere have a great romance that grows out of a combative relationship. Their dialogue is witty and often hilarious. The book did feel a little longer than it needed to be but I was never bored. I highly recommend The Last Hellion.

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