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To Stop a Scoundrel (The Ashton Park series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Abigail Bridges (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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She wants to protect the innocent. He wants to regain his reputation. Will working together bring redemption—or ruin?

Welcome to Book 1 in the fabulous new series from Abigail Bridges.

Spinster Lady Rose Timmons has one purpose in life: protecting the vulnerable young women in London's Society from the scores of scoundrels who would prey on their innocence. She has an extensive network of informants who keep her up to date on all their misdeeds and schemes, and she will take any action needed—even public humiliation.

Thomas Ashton, Lord Newbury and heir to the Duke of Kennet, is one of those Lady Rose has in her sights. Despite being a childhood friend—and a man she has long been fascinated with—Lady Rose is determined not to let his rakish behavior spoil the debut season of her beloved sister or any other woman.

Lord Newbury, however, has his own ulterior motives about rejoining Society after years as a rogue. He desperately needs an heir—and an heiress. Society, however, is not so eager to welcome home a prodigal son. When he crosses paths—and wits—with Lady Rose, he proposes an unexpected bargain: if she will help him regain his reputation, he will help her destroy the one scoundrel she has never been able to touch, a man who has hurt dozens of people, including Rose herself.

Lady Rose, intrigued and as fascinated by Newbury as ever, accepts the challenge. But even as they are drawn ever closer to each other, they remain unaware that their efforts to bring down a ruthless man could endanger more than their reputations—it could cost them their lives.

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The Ashton Park series
To Stop a Scoundrel
A Rogue Like You
Nothing but a Rake
The Duke I Came For
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099MF5TM4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc; 1st edition (September 2, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3531 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
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Abigail Bridges

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Abigail Bridges wrote her first historical romance, titled The Belle of the Ball, when she was thirteen. It was, of course, horrid. But it firmly established her love of all things Regency, a mild obsession with Georgette Heyer, and a determination to become a writer. After a master’s degree in English and years of being paid to write and edit other types of material, she has returned to her first love. She is busily binge-reading all her favorite authors, resuming her study of the history and culture of the Regency era, and plotting like a madwoman.

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NavyWave62
5.0 out of 5 stars SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
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I'm surprised this is the first story by this author because she writes like a someone who has been at her craft for years.

This story will take you through so many ups and downs. My heart ached for the h and all she endured. To think how much control and power men had in this time period, with women having none. This did not stop our h when something horrible happened to her. She retreats from being on the marriage mart and sets up a ring of helpful people to provide her information to help other naïve young ladies.

The H is a rake but not as bad as the Ton believed. He had a mistress for over 7 years and never slept with anyone else. The H/h knew each other growing up but lost touch. How their lives become intertwined is so emotional. I said in my subject, this should be a movie- reason - because it has so many layers to it and villains too. There is a lot of suspense, twists, intrigue thrown in with humor and great banter.

Not only did I enjoy the talks between the H/h but the h's father and the parents of the H kept the story from ever being dull.

There is heavy foreplay prior to marriage and lovemaking within marriage - heat level 5 out of 5 and described twice.

My heart ached so many times for the h. She is a strong, loving and caring women and has everyone's problems on her shoulders.

No cheating, no cliffhanger for our h/H but you are told something in the epilogue about the brother's that will be in the next stories. We get HEA, romance, steam and a satisfying epilogue. I've signed up to follow this author and encourage you to read this story and follow her too. (ljb)
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Mb4pax
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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What a challenging HEA. Rose and Thomas had much to overcome and learn and accept as they tentatively reached out to each other through a number of chaotic and some somewhat scary situations. No spoilers here. I really appreciated the strength and compassion of Rose and the patience and loyalty of Thomas. All the characters, even secondary ones, had depth and the plot had a few interesting tangles. Historical England certainly comes alive with Ms. Bridges.
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Lori Dykes
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
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London 1825
The three Ashton brothers needed to straighten up and their father's edict was going to make it happen. They had all been living dissolute lives, but now with their younger sister making her debut they had to try to redeem themselves

Rose had grown up next door to the Ashton family and had been friends with all of them, especially Thomas. At least until they moved away when he was ten. Now, she considered herself a spinster and it was her mission to protect young ladies from being ruined by the scoundrels of the Ton. Especially this year with her sweet sisters debut.

These two meet again after years and can I say it is spectacular, how they come together! I was seriously grabbed by the first couple of chapters and could not wait to see what would happen!

A new author to me, whose writing is so seamless with the creation of the characters and surroundings, I felt I was there! Cannot wait to see what happens in the rest of this series and I urge you to read this story!
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Pat Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars delightfully inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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This is a wonderful book of real people, with real problems and an author willing to be open minded enough not to make a fairy tale ending. I loved how the heroine worked hard to make her nightmare turn to bless others. Seeing her fight for right in a man’s world is an inspiration to us all. The hero had a lot of maturing to do and the ending is a sweet reminder of what the love of wife and family can do to help. I loved how the story showed the good and the bad and how they dealt with it. Would have loved to have told Rose’s mother to “ put a sock in it” and grow up. I loved how intuitive the hero’s mom was as well. A well written story with real characters . I felt like a part of the family and look forward to the next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful story.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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The characters were quit real, villans and heros both. I loved that this story had a happy ending because you made me care for them. I admired that you delt with the topic of sexual violence.
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Eva Marie Everson
4.0 out of 5 stars When Does Book II release?
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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LOVED the story and cannot wait for Book II. I didn't think the more graphic scenes were necessary, but overall I loved the characters and the story.
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Bonnie S. Calhoun
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding start to a series!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
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Oh. My. Word! What a great start for a new series!

If you are a fan of Bridgerton then you will fall madly in love with the Ashton Park series!

It has it all...drama, humor, excitement, intrigue...and sex...on the page!

Lady Rose and Lord Newberry are my first foray into Regency type reading. I am sold! I can't wait for the next book!
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love love love!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars To stop a scoundrel 📕one
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
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Historic romance with action ,mystery ,intrigue,violence, and murder with hatred Also love,laughter, witty banter and humour with snark , and an HEA ending ❣️💃🏻🤷🏻‍♀️💔☹️🙀😘
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2023
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This is my first book by this author .just a wonderful fantastic writer . Just loved it .
Thank you .
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Katie Vincent
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2024
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Liked it
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Toots Sullivan
2.0 out of 5 stars explicit sexual scenes
Reviewed in Australia on May 3, 2024
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As well as explicit descriptive sexual scenes written by this authour are also explicit detailed sexual fondling, etc etc.
Not what you would expect from the blurb
I do not recommend at all.
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Leebeloola
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast paved, with very original plot twists
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2022
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The usual meetings at balls and soirées, she's a spinster but he's a rake quickly develops into more complex issues and plot twists galore. The plot involves both titled families, businesses, vast information networks, violence, healing, and of course sexual tension.
I love both the main characters & their families. They are all interesting and not just there to create plot twists. I'm off to read the rest of the series
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