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The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book Kindle Edition

by Henrietta Harding (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 286 ratings
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After her mother’s death, Madalene Reid is sent away to London to endure a tutelage under her great aunt, Lady Stenton. She is forced to leave behind all she has ever known, including the man who forms the most powerful temptation for her. While making the hardest decision in her whole life, will she really be able to suffer this exile, away from everything and everyone? She promised that she will return, but will he still be there waiting?




Since he was just a child, Benjamin Grant has only loved one person in this world, a girl who is innocently unaware of her own charms. His mind and body were always acting at odds when he was around her. Before he knew it, their unconditional friendship turned to passionate love. When they will have to go their separate ways, they will promise each other not to let love fade away. But can Benjamin keep his promise, while worry and doubt creep in as time goes by?




Madalene is determined not to give up, but is Benjamin’s love strong enough to last forever? Rumors and scandal may divide them, but can Benjamin and Madalene truly ever find their way back together or is their sizzling passion lost to the ages?




"The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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"This is a splendid story. Full of love, heartache, and intrigue. Finding out if the main characters can find their way back together is so worth the wait to see what happens next for them. Excellently written as usual by this very talented author." - K., Amazon review ★★★★★

"Madalene and Benjamin's story kept me up until I finished it! The angst, confusion and interference that these two dealt with was so well written. Henrietta Harding is becoming one of my favorite authors!" - K., Amazon review ★★★★★

"This book is amazing. Henrietta has done it again! This is why she is one of my most favorite authors! The characters are so real and believable. The plot is I intriguing and the pages just don't turn fast enough. The struggle for their love storyline to fruition is filled with all kinds of lies, temptations, and uncertainty" - L.B., Amazon review ★★★★★

"This is an absolutely amazing story of love and romance. Exciting, engaging and very well written. Excellent characters. Henrietta is an excellent author and has another winner. This is a definite must read. " - L.R., Amazon review ★★★★★

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TKYL731
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 27, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2400 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 286 ratings

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Henrietta Harding

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Henrietta Harding's journey began in Atlanta, but it was in the heart of Europe, at the tender age of 7, that she discovered her passion for romance. Paris, with its enchanting streets and timeless allure, became the backdrop of her dreams and continues to inspire her to this day.

Writing has been Henrietta's lifelong companion, a love that bloomed even before she could utter her first words. By the age of 4, she had already penned her inaugural poem, setting the stage for her destiny as a romance author. Her path led her to the University of Strasbourg, where she immersed herself in the world of French literature and found love in her second year—the kind that would last a lifetime.

Now nestled in the heart of Boston, Henrietta dedicates her days to crafting captivating historical romances, her trusty canine companion her loyal shadow. She firmly believes that the most compelling heroes and heroines are flawed, and she takes great delight in subjecting them to trials before bestowing upon them the happiness they deserve.

Henrietta cherishes the opportunity to connect with her readers, sharing her love for storytelling and the enduring power of love.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What A Wonderful Read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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What a tangled web Selena wove when first she practice to deceive! The Secret of a Scandalous Lady is a Fantastic Must Read!! Henrietta Harding's writing style I thoroughly enjoy. Ben and Maddy came alive for me as I pictured them falling in love and fighting for that love. One wonderful intense tale that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Her characters never fail to delight; they are likeable (and not so likeable), engaging individuals with real flaws who seem very realistic. I could not wait for the story to unfold. Throw in all the drama, family love, heartache, deceit, and a heart stopping romance, this book will hold your attention to the fullest! Remarkable emotions, and unforgettable characters. Henrietta's novels keep getting better and better. The Extended Epilogue rounds out the story very well. A MUST READ!!!

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Becky
4.0 out of 5 stars Can Love Endure Separation?
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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Book three in the Seductive Ladies and Wicked Lord Collection. After the death of her mother, Madalene Reid's father sends her to London to her great aunts, the Lady Stenton, to join the Season and learn the lessons of a being a lady. She is also forced to leave the man she loves. Benjamin Grant, one she has known from childhood. The promise each other that they will wed when she returns. But as time creeps past, they grow into different people and Benjamin hears from his distant cousin in London that Madalene has many suitors and may be getting betrothed to Lord Hayword. Madalene is angry and hurt that Benjamine just suddenly stopped corresponding with her. So when she has to return home with Lady Stenton, she demands answers. Benjamin is also angry and hurt as Madalene never told him the truth of her time in London. Benjamin's distant cousin Selena has plans now she needs to put into work as she has always had her eye on him and refuses to let Madalene have him. This book has many twists and turns, suspense and of course romance. The back and forth of the relationship between Madalene and Benjamin is very interesting. And Lady Stenton is a very amusing character. Happy Endings are always enjoyable to read when getting there is so exciting. I didn't give it a 5 star review because the editing was again atrocious!
*I received a free copy and this is my honest review*
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Have Loved You Forever
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Madeline and Benjamin have been neighbors and best friends all the life and have loved each other for forever. But when she is sent to London after her mothe dies, suddenly things change. And they find that their love are is now in trouble. So read and see what happens.
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Tracy B. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad story but.....
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady is not a bad story but rather long winded. Also, there are a ton of typos, as well as poor grammar, poor sentence structure and many sentences ending improperly with prepositions.
The characters are ok.... not very mature and rather impetuous. The secondary characters were okay.
Not a bad book but not a great book. I was rather lukewarm during the entire read.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Marilyn Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Falling for her love back at her home
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
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This was a wonderful story about a young woman being sent to live with her aunt after her mother died. She will be taught on how to act in society. But she didn’t want to leave all that she loved and also the man that she had feel in love with and promised to return. He’s know her for a long time and loves her too and hopes she will not forget him and be back. But the time era doesn’t allow corresponding with men that aren’t family. They are tested as time goes by as possible gossip and people trying to cause trouble. Will they stay true to their love? I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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Donna Greenbaum
4.0 out of 5 stars Love conquers scandals
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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The Secret Love of a Scandalous Lady is an interesting book. As often happens, people believe rumors and don't correspond (in the days before phones/texts) to clear up any questions. Why did Ben believe what was told to him? Why did he cut off the correspondence when he received letters asking why he wasn't writing? What was in Ben's head that caused all of the problems? Keep this in mind while reading the book. This was an enjoyable book that kept me interested. I recommend it. Enjoy!!!
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Laleewhite
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent story
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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Her mother dies and her father, thinking he is doing the right thing sends her way to London to stay with his aunt for two years, leaving her childhood friend behind.
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Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
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Ms. Harding's writing just gets better every time I read her books. I won't go into a whole synopsis of the story but I will say it was a great treat to read. Madalene and Ben's story is filled with of emotions and schemes to keep them apart. This story was well edited and written, an easy read. Overall I would highly recommend this book. Also read the extended epilogue. This is just my opinion freely given for an ARC.
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Veronica C. Longstaff
5.0 out of 5 stars First love wins
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2019
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A couple growing up together and then parted. Parents always thinking they know best. Other people getting in the way of their true feelings. Lots of trials to work though but luckily they both have family who eventually realise they were wrong.
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Robyngae
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling reading
Reviewed in Australia on July 8, 2019
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A story where jealousy raises it ugly head and a doting gather helps to aid her plot to entrap the one that she has always wanted. True loves does come through in the end when her evil plot is unravelled in front of all concerned. i couldn't put it down, wondering how they were both going to get out of the marriages that they were both being forced into. Complelling reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2019
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I enjoyed the story line, and would probably have been 5 stars, but I felt there was some americanisms in the writing. for example there's a reference to the hero's father testing melons in the field, but we would not be growing them in fields in England? there was also the use of word 'township'. Now I understand that this terminology may have been still in use at the period fo the story, but I do not think it was that widely used, 'town' being more come. Sorry to be pedantic!!
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Kylie
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading
Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2019
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After her mother dies Madalene's life falls apart. The twists and turns as it come good for her, just keep you engrossed. Great reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliantly intriguing story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019
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This is yet another great book, with more twists and turns that keeps the interesting story line flowing, the extended epilogue again finishes the book brilliantly
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