From a good family, Patience Farnlay had made a youthful but devastating mistake when she allowed herself to be seduced away from her home by a smooth-talking man. A mistake that she continues to pay for, so when she gets a chance to work as a lady’s companion for the Earl of Ramscar’s sister, she jumps on the chance! Lady Meredith had been scarred in a fire and since then has been isolated from society, a situation Ram is determined to change by reintroducing her into society. The only problem is the attraction that flairs to life between Ram and Patience. With the scandal attached to Patience, she’s a totally unsuitable match for an Earl but that doesn’t stop them from falling in love. But how can Ram protect his family and not let go of the woman he has come to need?

Emotionally riveting, sexy and sensual with just the right touch of action, Naughty by Nature is a must read! Barbara Pierce delivers with this outstanding historical romance. Historical romance of this caliber should be snapped up and devoured as quickly as possible!