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Whom Shall I Marry... An
Earl or A Duke?
by Laura A. Barnes
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that …
She
wanted to explore the promise of his kiss. He wanted to persuade her to become
his mistress. Will a case of mistaken identity lead to a marriage of love?
While trying to prevent her friend from a
scandal Sophia Turlington becomes entangled in her own. As she waits for her
friend in a brothel, a duke mistakes her for a harlot. When he requests an
arrangement, Sophia decides to explore the passion he awakens in her soul. Her
only stipulations for the affair are a mask, one week, and he must never discover
her true identity. Can Sophia give him her heart and walk away as if their time
never affected her?
Alexander
Langley’s life as a prominent duke will soon come to an end unless he can
acquire a duchess whose family can support him through a scandal. When he meets
a violet-eyed temptress that awakens his every desire his search comes to a
halt. As they explore their passion, he loses his heart to a woman he can never
marry. Will Alex put aside his status in the ton for a love to last a lifetime?
Throughout
the season Lady Sophia Turlington and Alexander Langley, the Duke of
Sheffield’s dislike for one another is known to all. A chance encounter throws
them together as Alex and ‘Violet’. After their time ends, Sophia wants Alex to
see her for herself. If not, then she might as well accept her friend’s
marriage proposal. Can Alex overcome Sophia’s deceit? Or will his need for
revenge destroy the love she holds for him?
Whom
Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? is the second novel in Laura A. Barnes’s
steamy historical romance series. If you enjoy a story filled with passion and
secrets set in Regency England, then you must read Sophia and Alex’s journey
toward love.
Unlock Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? to read the next
book in Laura’s Tricking the Scoundrels series today.
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EXCERPT TWO:
Sheffield
cornered Sophia against the tree tucked in the dark recesses of the garden.
“Well,
I suppose you will do.”
“Do
for what?”
“The
kiss I was promised.”
“I
have not promised you a kiss.”
“No,
you did not. However, your friend lured me into the garden to compromise her.
Since she has broken our engagement to trifle with Wildeburg, I have been left
abandoned. Therefore, because a kiss was promised, somebody must fulfill the
bargain. So, that leaves you.”
“You
are absurd, no gentleman would suggest such an offer was made.”
“I’m
not feeling very gentlemanly at the moment, since Lady Sidney passed me over
for a mere marquess. As her best friend, Sophia, it falls on to you to console
me.”
They
were hidden in the shadows. Sophia tried to sneak around him, but his body
surrounded hers. She gasped as he bent his head to press his mouth to hers.
They were warm as they coaxed her lips apart. Without realizing her actions,
she wrapped her arms around his neck drawing him in closer to their kiss.
He
only meant to scare her. But his bruised ego fought against the moral code of a
gentleman and he'd threatened her with a kiss. If it were not for her
interfering, he would still be engaged to Sidney Hartridge. Instead he was once
again in the market for a bride. A kiss would warn her against trifling with
his life.
He
stood before her, raking his eyes over her appearance.
“Not
what I expected, but it will do.”
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AUTHOR BIO:
I am
the author of The Romancing the Spies & The Tricking the Scoundrel Series.
When I am not writing, I am spending time with my family. I love reading books
on lazy afternoons and late into the night. Anytime really. Married twenty-nine
years to the love of my life, we have three wonderful children and two sweet
grandbabies. Besides writing, I have always wanted to travel. In the last few
years, we have gotten our passports stamped in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
We are hoping to add Italy to the list soon. My debut novel is Rescued By
the Captain.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate getting to hear about your book. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for following the tour James!
DeleteLaura ~ Good morning! Welcome back! It is so great to have you here again! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Ally - Thank you for hosting me again. I appreciate your support.
DeleteSounds like a great read. I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita!
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