The Rogue Not Taken (Scandal & Scoundrel, #1)

by Sarah MacLean

“You’re the first pickpocket I’ve met who has no intention of keeping his spoils.” The boy looked down at his shoes. “It’s a habit.” “It’s a bad one,” King said. John looked to the doctor and offered a long gold chain. “’Ere’s your fob.” The doctor’s hand went to his waistcoat pocket. “I didn’t even feel it.” John grinned. “I’m the best there is in London. It’s too bad I’m reforming.” King was not impressed. “Reform harder.”

“We don’t have witnesses, but this will have to do. I love you, Sophie Talbot. I love your beauty and your brilliance and I swear here before you and God and the Great North Road that I wanted to marry you yesterday and I want to marry you today, and I fully intend to want to marry you for all the days for the rest of our lives.”