Fresh Pick | WHEN SEDUCING A DUKE by Kathryn Smith

October 2009
On Sale: September 27, 2009
Featuring: Rose Danvers; Greyden Kane
384 pages
ISBN: 0061340294
EAN: 9780061340291
Mass Market Paperback
$6.99

Romance Historical
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When Seducing a Duke by Kathryn Smith

Enchant. Tempt. Entice. Beguile. Just a few things a woman must do when seducing a duke . . .
Rose Danvers charms her way into the glittering masked ball with only one man on her mind. She would risk certain scandal for a kiss from Greyden Kane, Duke of Ryeton—though she lusts for much, much more . . .

The ravishing woman in burgundy takes Grey's breath away. She reminds him of the sheltered beauty entrusted to his care, the only one who has ever touched his icy heart. But Rose would never allow herself to be so indiscreet, so ruled by passion . . .

Believing their forbidden embrace a terrible mistake, Grey knows he must do the honorable thing and find Rose a husband. But Rose will not be pawned off for propriety's sake. She will not rest until her seduction is complete and she has the duke bedded, wedded, and deeply satisfied. All he has to do is say yes . . .

These two have a bumpy journey to make toward redemption and happiness.

Excerpt

What the hell was he doing? He asked himself this very same question every time he came here. And he never liked the answer.

He was here because he wanted what he couldn't have – what he had promised to never touch. Would never dream of defiling.

Laughter echoed in his ears – loud and unwelcome. It stirred memories of that night long ago when he'd felt cold steel lay open the steaming warmth of his cheek. It reminded him that he was alone while more than a hundred people gathered beneath him, just out of his reach. He didn't like people, and that feeling only intensified when they gathered in groups like vultures hovering over a dying stag.

If he didn't find her soon, he would have to leave. Find relief in more auspicious and unsavory environs.

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Fresh Pick | THE SEDUCTION OF A DUKE by Donna MacMeans

April 2009
On Sale: April 7, 2009
Featuring: Francesca Winthrop; William Chambers
352 pages
ISBN: 0425228061
EAN: 9780425228067
Paperback
$7.99

Romance Historical
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The Seduction Of A Duke by Donna MacMeans

Francesca wanted to marry for love, but her social-climbing mother arranged a betrothal to an English duke who is likewise not eager to marry. But a chance encounter and a dash of intrigue make the unwilling couple rethink what they really desire.

William Chambers, Duke of Bedford, ascended to the title upon his father’s death, but he also inherited his father’s extensive debts. Desperate to avoid scandal and ruin, he is willing to go to any lengths – including marrying, sight unseen, a reclusive American heiress known as Frosty Franny.

Not pleased to be trapped in an arranged marriage, Francesca Winthrop conspires to turn lemons into lemonade with the assistance of a courtesan’s journal.

A sexy Victorian spin on kissing the frog to find true love!

Excerpt

With all the malice she could muster, Francesca Winthrop whacked the wooden croquet ball beneath her foot, sending her mother’s ball careening across the manicured lawn, over the edge of the Newport cliffs, and possibly into the blue-gray waters of the Atlantic Ocean.  Pity, it wasn’t her mother’s head.

“Really, Francesca, that show of spirit was entirely unnecessary.”  Alva Winthrop signaled one of the dozen servants standing about for just such an occasion to search for her ball at the rocky base of the cliff, before feigning laughter for the benefit of the other society matriarchs watching the match.  “Most women would be positively thrilled to learn they were about to marry a Duke.”

“Most women have at least met the man they are to marry, or had a say in the selection,” Fran replied, careful to keep her Read More...

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