The Seduction Of Ellen

The Seduction Of Ellen
Nan Ryan

THE SPINSTEREllen Cornelius knows exactly what Mister Corey is: an unscrupulous swindler…a man without morals who will fleece her foolish old aunt out of her fortune. But as the group travels west in search of the fountain of youth, Ellen is both repelled and beguiled by his dark, compelling sexuality. Her only protection is to hide behind her prim, patronizing manner and her acid tongue.THE SEDUCERSteve Corey tests Ellen's fragile poise saying things to her that no gentleman would say to a lady. He enjoys infuriating her, takes great pleasure in shocking her. He's become the dark seducer of her dreams, delivering a thunderstorm of ecstasy to a lonely, unsophisticated woman who's been hurt and disappointed too many times before.But he'd never dreamed that his seduction of Ellen would lure his own heart into uncharted territory as well….

“There is nothing nice about you, Mister Corey.”

He smiled and in that smooth, half-mocking voice that only added to his magnetism, said, “You can be cruel. Anybody ever tell you that? Real cruel.”

“I have had excellent tutors,” Ellen coldly informed him.

“Well, if that were the case, why didn’t you…?”

“Don’t start with me! You know nothing of my life or the circumstances that govern it and I will not be appraised by a common carnival barker!”

For a long moment Mister Corey said nothing as he watched the expression on her face. When he spoke, it was in low, soft tones. “We live not as we wish to, but as we can. Or so the philosopher says.”

“Really?” she answered hatefully. “And if I want to hear any more of your trite little platitudes, I’ll be sure to let you know.” She gave him a smug look, pleased with herself.

But as usual, he surprised her. Leaning close, he said, “What about when you want me to kiss you again? Will you let me know?”

“Oh! That will never happen, I assure you. I did not want you to kiss me that morning at the station. And the day will never come when I do want you to kiss me!”

“What about the night?”

“Neither morning, noon or night. Not ever.”

He grinned wickedly. “Say that to me again in twenty-four hours.”

“Gladly!”

Nan Ryan “brings us a hot story with the unique flavors of New Orleans, heated passion, mystery and the spice of her signature sensuality.”

—Romantic Times on The Countess Misbehaves

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NAN RYAN

WANTING YOU

THE COUNTESS MISBEHAVES

THE SCANDALOUS MISS HOWARD

The Seduction of Ellen

Nan Ryan

www.mirabooks.co.uk (http://www.mirabooks.co.uk)

For

my dear sister

Glenda Henderson Howard

With love, affection and most of all,

gratitude for being there with me

during the bad times as well as the good.

Contents

Part One (#uaad144e8-29e1-5a75-bf33-4fc1e38a57d9)

Chapter One (#uf5bb0c20-4d56-5bbf-a9d7-48bdb9387576)

Chapter Two (#u532ad952-3397-582f-b528-f11a482af185)

Chapter Three (#ua4dedc8e-d68b-5d71-a1ad-d3a465f499e0)

Chapter Four (#uc8e0e178-b643-5517-a199-c4e44fb4508b)

Chapter Five (#ued4fc6dc-47d7-53cf-94db-246b59400efe)

Chapter Six (#ueaf8c3e5-1929-5541-8df2-24989e4549eb)

Chapter Seven (#u76f70959-2c25-5578-ada4-5a0813f2f66f)

Chapter Eight (#u065e36a0-b0f0-5045-89e9-75bca7521d2f)

Chapter Nine (#u4b7ea03c-62c1-56a6-a193-14078cee8107)

Part Two (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)