Praise for The Naked Baron
“…sweet and sexy Regency tale.”
—Maria Hatton, Booklist Top Pick!
“Naked and naughty—that’s the kind of hero MacKenzie stakes her reputation on, and it’s also the kind that readers adore. With their humor and heated love scenes, her books sparkle and light up readers’ hearts. Her feel-good stories are just what we need.”
—Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Caution: Reading The Naked Baron may cause spontaneous smiles and feelings of happiness!”
—Connie, OnceUponARomance.net
“Sally MacKenzie may have penned her best ‘Naked’ book yet, raising the bar for the entire series. With unforgettable characters and blazing passion, The Naked Baron is a book to be savored over and over again.”
—Lettetia, SingleTitles.com
Praise for The Naked Gentleman
“Hilarity reigns as a queen of love and laughter crafts another ‘Naked’ book designed to keep you smiling. This delicious romance blends MacKenzie’s hallmark humor with a cast of unforgettable characters and loads of sensuality.”
—Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“I laughed, I cried, and I enjoyed every moment of this fabulous love story.”
—Scarlet, RomanceJunkies.com
“What a great series! Funny, spicy, and romantic.”
—Jane Bowers, RomanceReviewsToday.com
Praise for The Naked Earl
“Naked, noble, and irresistible—who could resist one of Sally MacKenzie’s heroes?”
—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author
“Providing plenty of heat and hilarity, MacKenzie has great fun shepherding this boisterous party toward its happy ending; readers will be glad they RSVPed.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The latest in MacKenzie’s delectably sensual ‘Naked’ historical Regencies series has plenty of sexy sizzle and charming wit.”
—John Charles, Booklist
“MacKenzie continues her delightfully humorous, sexy series with a nice and naughty ‘Naked’ hero who matches wits and wiles with an equally irresistible heroine in the author’s typically touching style.”
—Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOKreviews
Praise for The Naked Marquis
“The Naked Marquis is an endearing confection of sweetness and sensuality, the romance equivalent of chocolate cake…every page is an irresistible delight!”
—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
“With a delightfully quirky cast of characters and heated bedroom encounters, MacKenzie’s latest ‘Naked’ novel delivers a humorous, sprightly romance.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“…charming…funny…full of delightful characters…The Naked Marquis merits a place on the keeper shelves of readers of the traditional Regency and the spicier Regency-set historical romances alike.”
—RomanceReviewsToday.com
“The Naked Marquis is a delicious indulgence. Treat yourself!”
—OnceUponARomance.net
Praise for The Naked Duke
“MacKenzie sets a merry dance in motion in this enjoyable Regency romp.”
—Booklist
“This is a funny, delightful debut by a talented writer who knows how to blend passion, humor, and the essence of the Regency period into a satisfying tale.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Debut author Sally MacKenzie has penned a marvelously witty novel…. Readers who enjoy a large dose of humor will love The Naked Duke. The characters are charming, and the pace is quick. It is the perfect book for a cozy winter retreat.”
—A RomanceReview.com
Also by Sally MacKenzie
THE NAKED DUKE
THE NAKED MARQUIS
THE NAKED EARL
THE NAKED GENTLEMAN
“The Naked Laird” in LORDS OF DESIRE
THE NAKED BARON
Published by Zebra Books
The Naked Viscount
Sally MacKenzie
ZEBRA BOOKS
KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP.
http://www.kensingtonbooks.com
For Beth and Dan—happy first anniversary
and
for Kevin—happy thirtieth!
ZEBRA BOOKS are published by
Kensington Publishing Corp.
119 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Copyright © 2010 by Sally MacKenzie
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.
Zebra and the Z logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.
ISBN: 978-1-4201-1907-7
Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Dear Readers
Chapter 1
Edmund Smyth, Viscount Motton, tested the French window. It opened easily. Tsk. The butler was shockingly lax or, more likely, drunk as an emperor.
He pushed the window all the way up and stepped into poor, dead Clarence Widmore’s study. The Parker-Roth ladies were currently in residence; he should drop a word in Parker-Roth’s ear. Stephen would want to know his mother and sister were not being properly looked after. This was London, after all. Any sort of riffraff might try to break in.
Motton took a candle from the mantel