Hello! I’d like to introduce everyone to my new Regency/Paranormal series – The Westfield Brothers. It is not often one family should grace the same page of a society rag, but the Westfield men do just that.
Mayfair Society Page. June 23, 1816
I must say I was positively shocked to see the Duke of B________ parading his latest paramour, the recently widowed Mrs. H_______, to a performance at Drury Lane last evening. One would think even women of her ilk would pretend to adhere to the traditional mourning period, at least while out in public. But one would be wrong.
While most in attendance came to see the fabulous Mr. Kean portray Shakespeare’s villainous Richard III, they undoubtedly saw a completely different performance all together thanks to the scandalous duke and his shameless companion. I don’t believe the pair even turned one eye to the stage all evening. Which forces the question - Why they would even leave her bedchamber in the first place? Do you suppose His Grace is trying to shock society to its core? Or does he simply have no control of his baser instincts?
Unfortunately, His Grace is not the only beastly gentleman in the family. The duke’s youngest brother Lord B_______ is rumored to be just as debauched as the others with whom he shares familiar ties. Sources tell me, his lordship made quite the impression on a bit o’ muslin by the shore in Brighton a few weeks ago. He actually terrified the woman to no end and the watch came to her rescue. I shudder to even contemplate what his lordship must have done to frighten a woman in her profession. Shocking indeed! Whatever Lord B_______’s crime, he should hide himself away until the memory of his encounter by the beach fades away, however long that may take.
While we are discussing the men in this ducal family, I would be remiss in not mentioning His Grace’s middle brother, Lord W______, the silver-tongued rogue who has taken dissolute behavior to an entirely new level. How his lordship finds the time to bathe or even dine in between his conquests is a mystery to me. And one wonders about the women who toss themselves in his path. Have they not seen the string of other women he’s discarded? Or are the foolish enough to think they can change him? Once a rogue always a rogue and gently-bred ladies would do themselves a favor by keeping that advice in mind and Lord W______ at bay. But a man with a handsome face and deep pockets is hard to ignore, especially these days. So I do not foresee any change in his lordship’s behavior. May God have mercy on every eligible lady in the kingdom.
These three brothers with their scandalous behavior should have been ousted from society long ago, and it’s only the duke’s position that holds them in their lofty positions. Rumor has it the brothers will be leaving for their monthly trips to the country soon, so those of us in Town will have a brief reprieve from their scandal and mayhem.
Each of these gentlemen are featured in their own books. Simon, the Duke of Blackmoor, is first up in A CERTAIN WOLFISH CHARM, already in stores. Lord Benjamin is next in TALL, DARK and WOLFISH, due out May 4th. Lord William can be found in both of those stories as well as his own book THE WOLF NEXT DOOR, scheduled for release June 1st.
Have you ever done something you’d hate to have appear in a gossip column? If so, it’s time to share. You’ve gotten a peek at my heroes and their scandalous ways, after all. Two lucky commenters will win a copy of A CERTAIN WOLFISH CHARM. (US and Canada only.) Please include your email address in the comment line so we can reach you.
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