
Elizabeth Hoyt
5 SeriesElizabeth Hoyt is an acclaimed American author known for her historical romance novels, including the Maiden Lane series. Born in New Orleans and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, she currently lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children. Hoyt's extensive travels, including stays in Scotland, Germany, France, Belgium, Japan, and England, have enriched her writing.
In "Sweetest Scoundrel," the ninth installment of Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series, Eve Dinwoody takes charge of the finances at Harte's Folly, London's premier pleasure garden. Her mission is to protect her brother's investment, but she clashes with the garden's owner, Asa Makepeace. Asa, preoccupied with managing temperamental performers, resists Eve's authoritative approach despite his attraction to her. As tensions rise, their professional disagreements ignite a deeper connection, challenging their initial perceptions of each other.