Proper Scoundrel (Knave of Hearts Book 2)

PROPER SCOUNDREL, Book Two of Four

Jade Smithfield’s dying grandmother was coerced into signing over her land to the railroad. Now Jade must keep them from exercising their option and revealing a secret that would end her ability to shelter abused women. Marcus Fitzalan becomes Jade's assistant to hide his investigation into railroad delays. And while Jade wreaks havoc on his brother's railroad, her new man of affairs teaches her a lesson contrary to everything she believes: Not all men are created equal—some of them are good.

SEA SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, One
PROPER SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Two
CAPTIVE SCOUNDREL Knave of Hearts, Three
HOLY SCOUNDREL, Knave of Hearts, Four

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Jade will do anything to save her late grandmother’s land. But Marcus needs to run a railroad through it to keep his family’s business alive! They’re at odds on everything… except their hearts. From a New York Times [and USA Today] bestselling author comes a passionate, “enjoyable romp” Booklist Maria Hatton Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

“Author Annette Blair combines action and romance with strong characters and a bit of comedy to give her readers a story they will never forget! I could not help but fall in love with little Emmy and her puppy's antics. Nor could I stop myself from feeling as though I knew all the main and secondary characters for real. The story is written so smoothly that I felt as if I was a part of their circle. Such writing talent is rare and I am grateful to have come across this novel. It is heading straight for my Keeper Shelf, never to be loaned out, and hoarded for my future reading pleasure alone. Annette Blair is a master (or is it mistress?) of the Historical Romance genre. I cannot recommend this tale highly enough and I plan to tell everyone I know about it.” Detra Fitch, Vine Voice Reviewer

“A complex romance with a social message starring an eccentric female obsessed with protecting women and children... Fans will appreciate this Dickensian spin as "progress" vs. the downtrodden competes with the hero knowing that he will probably lose his love once she learns of his deception.” Harriet Klausner, #1 Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer

PROPER SCOUNDREL AWARDS As Scoundrel in Disguise

2007 A Readers & Booksellers Best Laurie Winner, Smokey Mountain RWA
2006 A Five Star Editor's Choice: "The Best of the Best"
2001 A PASIC Book of Your Heart Award Winner as A PERFECT SCANDAL
2000 A Great Beginnings Winner as SEDUCED BY A ROGUE, Utah RWA

Bio: A New York Times best selling author, Annette Blair left her job as a Development Director and Journalism Advisor at a private New England prep school to become a full time writer. At forty books and counting, she added cozy mysteries and bewitching romantic comedies to her award-winning historical romances. She’s also stepped into the amazing world of self-publishing.