Lady Reckless

A mysterious sea captain aiming to stay out of trouble.

And a young widow who isn’t your average damsel in distress…

After a grievous year, Susanna Oliver seeks a bit of joyous adventure. At least she thought she did, until being stranded at a questionable tavern during a winter storm, completely unchaperoned, and accosted by a rowdy crew of soused blackguards.

Since a blast during the war stole his hearing, Captain Leopold Tucker excels at going unnoticed for the benefit of his country. So when a spirited, much younger woman is threatened by the ill-mannered swaggerers, what in blazes possesses Leo to step forth and proclaim her as his own?

Susanna already escaped one destructive marriage that ended in tragedy. Reckless or not, she cannot help but trust the strong yet vexing stranger who promises to protect her for the night.

When they steal a kiss that surpasses their wildest expectations, Leo is faced with a far bigger dilemma than ensuring Susanna’s safety. For how can a deaf, older—ahem, experienced—former sailor hope to win the daring beauty’s heart for all their Christmases to come?

Lady Reckless takes place a few months after Lady Scandal and Lady Imposter. All books are HEA standalones and can be read independently.

Age Gap Stranded Together, Forced Proximity Regency Romance

Book #3 in Steamy Scandals

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REVIEWS

“A gentleman who works undercover, a dame who finally gets to break free from the shackles of marriage. Put those two together and sparks will fly!
Larissa Lyons writes witty, unconventional women and tortured lords, and I can’t get enough!”
— 5-star review

“Plenty of twists and adventures for two “damaged” souls who prove that they, as a couple, are greater than the sum of two individuals. Fabulous characters, villains and heroes! I cannot wait for more Steamy Scandals!”
— 5-star review

“Great story! This is an age-gap, insta-love romance full of humor. I loved the play of language between the main characters and how Susanna learned to communicate with Leo. There are some interesting secondary characters, and one scene-stealing dog named Reaver.”
— 5-star review

“This story is romantic, intimate, steamy and laugh out loud. This is my first book by Larissa Lyons and the 3rd in her Steamy Scandals. Based on Lady Reckless, I am reading Books 1 and 2!”
— 5-star review