Marianne Beauclerk has always been a dutiful daughter, but beneath her prim and proper exterior lies a wild spirit yearning to be set free. Desperate to avoid the fate her mother has chosen for her, she longs for an adventure that will stimulate her mind and hidden desires. When she encounters Austin Prescott, the most tempting Marquess, sparks immediately fly and sizzling passion flares between them. Can she keep from surrendering her heart to this wicked charmer? Lord Austin Prescott has long ago decided to just accept the reputation the ton had awarded him, embracing it entirely by vowing to himself to stay away from scandal at any cost. Yet, when he meets the seductive Marianne, his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. Now, he must fight to prove that his lust for her is real, but both his reputation and his past work against him. Such a scandalous rake is more than a lady can take… Marianne and Austin find themselves thrown into the most sinful adventure of all. With the prospect of a loveless marriage looming over Marianne, they must battle against their own fears and doubts in order to be together. Will they be able to break free of their fates and find their way not only out of the shadow of a scandal, but to love? Or will their burning romance be doomed once and for all? "Tempted by a Wicked Marquess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.