A Scoundrel for the Suffragist

By Melissa Oliver

On Sale: 2/24/2026
An enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn Victorian romance 

Can a rebel with a cause

Love a rogue without a care? 

As an ardent campaigner for women’s rights, Cecily Duddlecott is accustomed to exasperating men. But gaming-hell proprietor Dominic Marsden beats them all! Wherever she goes, he’s there—smirking. Most infuriating of all? Their friction makes sparks fly… 

Then Dominic reveals why he’s tailing her: He suspects her latest suitor of conducting criminal activity in his club. Cecy joins his cause, and the attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore! As do Dominic’s hidden depths… Cecy determined long ago she’d never again risk her heart. So why is she tempted to stake it all on a scoundrel?

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

The Disreputable Marsden Brothers

Book 1: The Lady’s Bargain with the Rogue
Book 2: A Scoundrel for the Suffragist
ISBN: 9780369769541
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Feb 24, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
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BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
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Melissa Oliver

Biography

Melissa Oliver is from south-west London where she writes sweeping historical romance and is the winner of The Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Joan Hessayon Award for new writers 2020 for her debut, The Rebel Heiress and the Knight.

For more information visit www.melissaoliverauthor.com.

Follow Melissa on:
Instagram @melissaoliverauthor
Twitter @melissaoauthor
Facebook @melissaoliverauthor

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An enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn Victorian romance <br><br> Can a rebel with a cause<strong>…</strong><br><br> Love a rogue without a care? <br><br> As an ardent campaigner for women’s rights, Cecily Duddlecott is accustomed to exasperating men. But gaming-hell proprietor Dominic Marsden beats them all! Wherever she goes, he’s there—smirking. Most infuriating of all? Their friction makes sparks fly… <br><br> Then Dominic reveals why he’s tailing her: He suspects her latest suitor of conducting criminal activity in his club. Cecy joins his cause, and the attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore! As do Dominic’s hidden depths… Cecy determined long ago she’d never again risk her heart. So why is she tempted to stake it all on a scoundrel?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Historical: <em>Your romantic escape to the past.</em></strong><br><br><strong>The Disreputable Marsden Brothers</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>The Lady’s Bargain with the Rogue</i><br>Book 2: <i>A Scoundrel for the Suffragist</i>

ISBN: 9780369769541
Imprint: Harlequin Historical
On Sale: Feb 24, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
BISAC 3: FICTION / Historical / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:

Melissa Oliver

Biography

<p>Melissa Oliver is from south-west London where she writes sweeping historical romance and is the winner of The Romantic Novelists' Association’s Joan Hessayon Award for new writers 2020 for her debut, The Rebel Heiress and the Knight.</p><p>For more information visit www.melissaoliverauthor.com.</p><p>Follow Melissa on:<br />Instagram @melissaoliverauthor<br />Twitter @melissaoauthor<br />Facebook @melissaoliverauthor</p>gt;