Search - Confessions of a Scoundrel (Talisman Ring, Bk 2)

A fun continuation of the St John talisman ring stories with Brandon St John's story. I loved the fact that the author made the heroine feisty and willing and able to stand up for herself. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things that Verena does and says.
Mystery, murder, secrets and love are all here.
Verena's butler Herberts adds more laughter to the story - he is a character. I really like it when an author makes a minor player so interesting.

Book #2 in the Talisman Ring Series
1- AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER `02
2- CONFESSIONS OF A SCOUNDREL `03
3- HOW TO TREAT A LADY `03
4- AND THE BRIDE WORE PLAID `04
5- LADY IN RED `05
The Talisman Ring Series features Sara’s five brothers from 'The SEDUCTION OF SARA'
... Thus, each book in The Talisman Ring Series starts with one brother getting the ring ...
... Legend says that whomever possesses the St. John talisman ring will find their one true love ...

This series is wonderful! Karen Hawkins is very witty and such a joy to read. Almost makes you want to be in this family they are so much fun!

From the inside cover...

Never has the irresistible rogue Brandon St. John pursued a woman with more fervor-but his ardent suit of Lady Verena Westforth has a different purpose. The delectable blond lovely is indeed enticing, but Brandon suspects her of hiding a valuable missive that he has sworn to recover. With a sensuous kiss and a passionate caress he intends to lower Verena's guard...and then discover where she's hidden "the goods."

Without the missive, Verena stands to lose the one thing dearest to her heart. And now an extraordinary man has entered her life...at the worst possible time! Vulnerable though she may be, Verena vows she will not be just another of Brandon's "conquests," even as she aches to melt in his arms. But is he a needed friend or a foe in alluring disguise...and will she be able to prove to him that love is their true destiny?

He seeks her out positive she is hiding the secret missive he searches for. She vows not to be just a conquest to him and the games begin

Legend says that whomever possesses he St. John talisman ring will find their true love. Now the ring rests in the pocket of renowned scoundrel Brandon St. John.

Brandon chases a delectable blond to retrieve a valuable missive.
Without the missive, Lady Verena Westforth stands to lose the one thing dearest to her heart and now an extraordinary man has entred her life....