Tutoring a Lady into Sin

Tutoring a Lady into Sin A REGENCY ROMANCE NOVEL HENRIETTA HARDING Copyright © 2023 by Henrietta Harding All Rights Reserved. This book may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of the publisher. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. Facebook: Henrietta Harding Table of Contents Table of Contents Free Exclusive Gift Tutoring a Lady into SinIntroduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Epilogue Tempted by a Wicked Marquess Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Free Exclusive Gift Sign up for my mailing list to be notified of hot new releases and get my latest Full-Length Novel “The Lord's Favourite Game” (available only to my subscribers) for FREE! Click the link or enter it into your browser http://henriettaharding.com/diana Tutoring a Lady into Sin Introduction Her parents' loss leaves Lady Christianna Baxter stunned and her deep grief shutters her dreams of finding love. In her second season though, an enchanting dance with Percival, the tempting Duke of Bixby, makes her feel that he is her ideal match. Yet, Christianna’s innocent soul collides with the Duke’s rakish life who seems more inclined to flirt with other eligible ladies. In her ultimate attempt to win him over, she asks his wicked brother, Phineas, to tutor her on how to seduce him. Can the lustful road to her beau's heart lead her onto another man's path? Doctor Phineas Radcliff is Percival's younger brother and serves as a physician for the aristocrats in London. When he meets Christianna, his brother's potential match, he is charmed by her intellect and beauty and a friendship begins to grow between them. However, as Christianna seeks his guidance in the art of seduction to win over her future husband, a perilous game of lust will begin to unfold. Will Phineas be able to resist the temptation, or will he risk everything to pursue a forbidden romance? As the wedding day grows nearer, Christianna’s tutoring into sin by Phineas has instilled burning desire in their hearts. With their guilty passion starting to spread like wildfire, Phineas is unable to continue his task and Christianna struggles to make the imprudent and scandalous choice between the two brothers. Will this sinful affair be the start of the most sizzling romance or will they both learn their lesson the hard way? Chapter 1 Henchingbock Manor June 1813 “I simply cannot account for his absence,” the Dowager Duchess of Bixby said loftily as she lifted her chin and glanced longingly out the window. “Percival gave me his word that he would be here today.” “Hmmm…” Auntie Mary-Anne, the Dowager Viscountess of Henchingbock, murmured. “Perhaps His Grace ran into some trouble along the roadway.” “He is an excellent horseman,” the dowager duchess said proudly. “I am sure he is perfectly fine, but mayhap we should wait a few minutes more, for he is certain to be here very soon.” “Did he ride then? I suppose I assumed he was coming in a carriage,” Auntie Mary-Anne replied as her eyebrow lifted wryly. “I rather thought he might be eager to take my niece for a short jaunt about the countryside. But if he is only coming on horseback….” “Percival meant to bring his carriage, but since I was already coming in one, it seemed frivolous to bring both,” the dowager duchess replied sharply. “I wonder why you travelled separately at all,” Auntie Mary-Anne said in an equally peeved tone of voice. “Seeing as you were both coming here this morning, would it not have been more prudent to make the journey together?” The dowager duchess huffed as she put her cup of tea on the small table at her side. She smoothed down the folds of her elegant, mauve-coloured day dress, and whispered delicately, “Percival is his own man, Mary-Anne. I raised my sons to value their independence, and therefore, I have no more power over them than a mother ought to.” “When Percival declared he wished to go for a long ride this afternoon, I certainly could not stand in his way. We shall just have to content ourselves with each other’s company while we wait for him to arrive.” “But, of course, Isabella,” Auntie Mary-Anne replied respectfully. “We are at the duke’s disposal.” Christianna lifted her cup of tea and took a dainty sip, careful not to slurp. Her eyes floated between her aunt and the dowager duchess. The two professed to be the greatest of friends, but on this occasion, there was some stiltedness to their manners. Auntie Mary-Anne thinks it is abominably rude for the Duke of Bixby to keep us waiting, and I cannot pretend that I blame her. Percival Radcliff, the Duke of Bixby, was scheduled to arrive at Henchingbock Manor nearly an hour ago. While it was true, he might have run into a spot of trouble while riding down the narrow dirt pathway that led to the house. He should have been here ages ago…that is, if he left when he assured his mother he would. Christianna had an inkling that the duke was not as good as his word. “I understand that you enjoy playing on the pianoforte, Lady Christianna,” the dowager duchess remarked in an obvious attempt to change the subject. Christianna stared for a long moment at their guest. The dowager was a very beautiful woman, with her silvery hair pulled into a fashionable cluster of curls and her green eyes flashing. She sat stiffly, conveying her discomfort, yet she was not the sort of