and "Why not have a short dalliance with me? In the cold desert of my spinsterhood, I assure you I will not treasure my virtue half as much as the memories of sensual pleasures with you. and "Life has not been kind to Charlotte Harding. Orphaned, impoverished and plain-looking, she depends on the charity of relatives who take her in when she has nowhere else to go. In their London home, she meets the rich and handsome Viscount Stanton who is promised to the beautiful heiress, Miss Powell. Charlotte is smitten with him on first sight, but the Viscount barely notices her except to note her unprepossessing looks and shabby dress.One night at a society ball, Charlotte accidentally witnesses a secret tryst between the Viscount and his mistress - and is unfortunately discovered. The Viscount buys her silence with an unforgettable kiss that leaves Charlotte yearning for more. So when she learns that he has ended his relationship with his mistress, Charlotte seizes the opportunity to make him a scandalous offer - a short discreet affair in return for memories to treasure in her spinsterhood.Their scorching affair puts into motion an unstoppable chain of events that will leave their lives forever changed.Author's The Viscount's Scandalous Affair is a historical romance that features illicit spicy scenes, high emotions and two characters whose bumpy journey into love ends in a happily ever after.