Infamous

<b><i>Bridgerton fans and readers of Scarlett Scott Darcy Burke and K.J. Jackson won't want to miss this smart and stirring new holiday love story from the acclaimed author of </i>Outrageous<i>. </i></b><br> <b></b><br><b>Riveting sensual and intelligent . . . romance readers need this splendid book! <i>--USA Today</i> bestselling author Vanessa Kelly</b><br> <b> <i></i></b><br> <b><i>A mean girl reformed . . .</i></b><br> Once the reigning beauty of her social set Celia--whom the newspapers dubbed Lady Infamous--has fallen on hard times and is practically destitute her reputation in shreds. When Celia is forced to attend a society wedding as a companion to an elderly guest she must confront the clique she once commanded; the gentleman she'd once hoped to marry--who is now wed to a girl Celia relentlessly taunted; and the powerful man who ruined her life a decade before--and is threatening to do so again. . . . <p/><b><i>A hero transformed . . .</i></b><br> Then there is Richard the studious boy Celia used to ridicule who is now gorgeous wealthy and more-than-a-little famous. As a youth Richard was infatuated with Celia. He still seems intrigued but Celia has acquired a shocking secret along with her hard-won humility. Will it put an end to the love blossoming between them? Does she have the courage to find out? <p/> <b>Readers will be delighted.<i>--</i><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b>