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Ruined By Moonlight: A Whispers of Scandal Novel Kindle Edition

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What is society to do when the diamonds of the first water are caught in compromising situations, one after the other? Can the young ladies survive the season with their reputations intact…or will the scandalous whispers surrounding them bring about the ultimate ruination?

When Lady Elena Morrow, the reigning belle of the ton, suddenly disappears, her family is desperate to find her—and to keep the story from spreading through London society like wildfire, before her reputation is ruined. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to avoid a scandal. Viscount Andrews, better known as the Raven, London’s most notorious rake, has gone missing at exactly the same moment.

Benjamin Wallace, Lord Heathton, is more accustomed to untangling political difficulties, rather than those of the heart. But when he is pressured to help find Lady Elena, he can’t refuse—the distraught father is also his wife’s uncle. Now he must find the beautiful debutante before the connection to Andrews does away with her innocence—assuming the vulnerable young lady wants to be found.…

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September 4, 2012
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Praise for the Novels of Emma Wildes

“A luxurious and sensual read. Both deliciously wicked and tenderly romantic…I didn’t want it to end!”—New York Times bestselling author Celeste Bradley

“This wickedly exciting romance will draw you in and take hold of your heart.”—USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle

“Deliciously erotic.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Bound to captivate fans of Amanda Quick and Nicole Jordan.”—Booklist --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

About the Author

Emma Wildes grew up loving books, so turning to writing seemed a natural course. She has been a #1 bestselling author at Fictionwise, a WisRWA winner in historical romance, a Lories winner, a Passionate Plume winner, and a first-place Eppie winner for best erotic historical romance. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007T94VPK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Original edition (September 4, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 4, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1039 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,261,024 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5,606 in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction
- #18,465 in Regency Historical Romance
- #24,119 in Family Life Fiction (Books)

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Denise

Not the old Emma Wildes

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012

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I started reading Ms. Wildes's books back when they were all steamy romance. Lately they've been getting more and more tame which I've found saddening, but that's not even the main problem with this story.

The one issue I had with this story is that it doesn't seem to know which set of characters to focus on, so both stories end up incomplete.

The explanation for Elena and Ran's abduction is vague at best, and in all honesty, truly unrealistic. The story of Alicia and Ben was more interesting, but it seemed as soon as things got interesting between them, Elena and Ran's storyline would continue. Too bad the reasons both couples did what they did in most cases was so bland. Even the arguments between Alicia and Ben seemed fairly bland. Elena and Ran didn't make much of an effort to free themselves although they had plenty of time to think of options. The moment with potential excitement was when Alicia went to meet the blackmailer, but the actual encounter was skipped over.

I can also honestly say that as a long time fan I'm very fond of her hot steamy romances and this one didn't even have that to save it from mediocrity.

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LL3820

Rather boring and unbelievable

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2012

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I had high expectations for this book (having read everything this author has written) but was very disappointed. This book was boring- I had toruble even finishing it and even ended up skimming certain parts. The premise here had so much promise- two people essentially kidnapped, woke up barely clothed in a room where they spent several days and nights alone together. But I did not feel any true connection between the two. Yes, in close quarters with an attractive person you are going to have some lustful feelings, but their part of the story was told too quickly for a reader to get a sense of how they fell in love.
The side story of Ben and Alicia was a bit more interesting and the only reason I was able to complete the book. But I still found flaws with their story as well. If a husband has been bedding his wife for months and never bothered ensuring she had any pleasure- why would he 'wake up' all of a sudden and start caring about her orgasm? And why would a man who knows women can enjoy sex not ever try to bring his wife pleasure before? All in all, it made Ben look like a self-centered idiot.
Disappointing read.

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chb book addict

Great plot twist

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2012

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I liked this book! The plot twist was great. I've seen the drugged and left together device before but someone always came in to verify that the couple was together. This was a new and different concept. After the first few chapters I was trying to figure out, who did it and why. Great story and background story. Or course the mystery of who is behind it all is going to keep me reading, I'm so curious.

The characters were well defined and the women were smart - that is so good, vapid heroines are a drag. The storyline did drag in a few places but it was overall a great and engaging read.

I can't say a lot about the plot because it would spoil it for everyone, just know that it's very well structured. Enjoy!

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Pamela B. Hermano

Surprisingly very good...

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012

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This book was in my maybe/maybe not list of books to purchase for some time. Although I'm a fan of Emma Wildes' work, I'm not a fan of two romance stories in one, and that's the reason why I found this book surprisingly good. There are two couples in this novel. The problem with this setup I've found in other books is that I usually become engaged in only one couple and therefore I skip essentially half the book. However, I was equally engaged with both couples in this book, and I thought the author did a good job of connecting both stories. That being said, this book was a real page turner and I finished it in a day. It does leave you on a bit of a cliffhanger and I for one can't wait to read the next book.

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Barbara Schamberger

Delightful, sensual and one of the most romantic books I've ever read

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2012

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Ruined by Moonlight is fabulous! Absolutely fabulous. The climactic ending is one of the most romantic, if not the most romantic scene I have ever enjoyed reading. I've already re-read the book and re-read the final confrontation between the fiance, the Rake and the Ruined Diamond of the First Water--and I must tell you, if this book were a movie, I'd be replaying that scene over and over. The tale is splendid and unique. The writing is lovely, the four protagonists are extremely interesting and the mystery quite real rather than a mere familiar plot device. Well done Ms. Wildes! I already have the second installment on pre-order!

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Elke Feuer

Absolutely Wonderful!

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014

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This story provides why I'm a big fan of Emma Wildes. I love her characters and the way she weaved them within their stories. Although I enjoyed the Elena and Ran's story, I loved, loved, loved Alicia and Ben and couldn't help but root for them.

Emma does a great job of making you fall in love with characters who's stories have already started as she takes you on the journey through their lives.

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Christine S. Gallandt

Author for the library

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013

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I liked this book. Enough so that I added the author to the list to look up at the library.

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diana/Bda

Ruined by Moonlight by Emma Wildes

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012

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This is the perfect regency romance, I abhor murder and overt violence in so many regencies but enjoyed the characters introduced in Emma Wildes new romance.
Also the interplay between all the characters was subtle and realistic. Emma Wildes never lacks interesting plots. A great read.

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