BLURB:
Seduction is a
wicked game, and no one plays it better than the devilish Will Samson in Rachel
Brimble's captivating new novel. . .
Since girlhood,
Emily Darson has accepted that she will marry Nicholas, the son of her father's
trusted business partner. The marriage contract safeguards her family legacy,
Emily's fortune, and everything she values--except her independence. Only when
a sinfully handsome scoundrel enters her life does Emily realize quite how much
a loveless match will cost her.
Will Samson has
advanced from expert pickpocket to confidence trickster of the highest caliber.
Now he has come to Bath
to exact vengeance on the man who destroyed his mother--the man Emily will soon
marry. But from his first glimpse of the enemy's bewitching, spirited fiancée,
Will's plan changes.
Amid the
ballrooms and salons of elegant society, heated glances explode into scandalous
kisses. Revenge is sweet, but surrender will be irresistible. . .
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Excerpt:
A
movement barely inches to her side caught Emily’s attention. She turned and
swallowed the gasp that rose sharply in her throat.
It
was the man who winked at her in the auction room.
He
strolled toward her, his shining sea-blue eyes locked on hers. Her courage
inside the room promptly abandoned her. Emily’s heart turned over. He stood at
least half a foot taller than she, his wide shoulders absurdly broad, his
confidence disturbing. She bit back a nervous laugh as an entirely
inappropriate imagining came unbidden into her mind. Oh, to have him fling her
over those shoulders and escape with her into the night!
He
flashed her a knowing smile—God spare her, she smiled back.
Never
before had a man’s gaze enticed such inexplicable naughtiness in her. Danger
screamed its warning. What was she thinking? There was no time for dalliance or
distraction. Nicholas’s gruff cough snapped her attention.
The
handsome stranger snatched his gaze from hers and touched his finger to the
brim of his hat. “Good afternoon, sir.”
Nicholas
nodded. “Can I help you?”
“I
wanted to offer my congratulations.” The man held out his hand. “A very fine
win.”
After
a moment’s hesitation, Nicholas took his offered hand. “Thank you. Now, if
you’ll excuse—”
“Yes,
quite the battle you had in there.” Fine lines crinkled the corners of the
stranger’s phenomenal eyes. “Nothing beats a fiery one on one.”
He
turned and looked directly at Emily, his raised eyebrow referring the sentiment
to her rather than Nicholas. She should have been outrageously affronted, yet a
burst of delicious excitement rushed through her veins and warmed her body.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Rachel lives with her
husband and two young daughters in a small town near Bath
in the UK . After having several novels published by
small US
presses, she secured agent representation in 2011. In 2012, she sold two books
to Harlequin Superromance. She also writes Victorian romance for
Kensington--her debut was released in April 2013.
Rachel is a member of the
Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America. When she isn’t
writing, you’ll find Rachel with her head in a book or walking the beautiful
English countryside with her family and beloved black Lab, Max. Her dream place
to live is Bourton-on-the-Water in South West England…although she hopes a
dream visit to Canada
might just change her mind!
She likes nothing more than
connecting and chatting with her readers and fellow romance writers. Rachel
would love to hear from you!
Links:
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ReplyDeleteThis really sounds like a fascinating story. I loved the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the excerpt, I enjoyed it.
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Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind comments - good luck in the contest!
Rachel x
Sounds like a twisted web, I can't wait to read it
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I'm really looking forward to this book.
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love it, and the cover as well <3 the excerpt is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing
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Such a great beginning to the blurb - "Seduction is a wicked game"..
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triangle love mixed with wicked revenge game <3
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I absolutely adore the cover! thanks so much for sharing!
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I want that dress. Great cover.
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Sounds like a great read. Thanks.
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