Please welcome the amazing Regency author, Miranda Neville to the blog!! Miranda is giving away a copy of her latest book, The Duke of Dark Desires, to one of you. All you have to do is leave a comment saying you want it.
Without further to do, let’s get to the fabulous cover!!
Now the blurb.
Wanted: Governess able to keep all hours . . .
Rebellious Julian Fortescue never expected to inherit a dukedom, nor to find himself guardian to three young half-sisters. Now in the market for a governess, he lays eyes on Jane Grey and knows immediately she is qualified–to become his mistress. Yet the alluring woman appears impervious to him. Somehow Julian must find a way to make her succumb to temptation . . . without losing his heart and revealing the haunting mistakes of his past.
Lady Jeanne de Falleron didn’t seek a position as a governess simply to fall into bed with the Duke of Denford. Under the alias of Jane Grey, she must learn which of the duke’s relatives is responsible for the death of her family–and take her revenge. She certainly can’t afford the distraction of her darkly irresistible employer, or the smoldering desire he ignites within her.
But as Jane discovers more clues about the villain she seeks, she’s faced with a possibility more disturbing than her growing feelings for Julian: What will she do if the man she loves is also the man she’s sworn to kill?
An excerpt.
“Your Grace,” Jane said. “I have a request if you can spare me a few minutes.”
“I do hope it’s one I’ll enjoy fulfilling. If so, I’ll agree to anything.”
“I doubt this matter will affect your pleasure either way.”
“You disappoint me again. Oliver, just this once do what I ask and leave. Go up to the Blue Saloon to prepare for your pupils. I need to speak to Miss Grey.”
“My request is not a private one.”
“You’ve made that perfectly clear, alas. Go, Oliver.”
“You will be coming, Jane, won’t you?”
“Of course, Mr. Bream. I won’t be long. The young ladies will be down soon with their drawing materials.”
She watched him go with some trepidation, leaving her alone with Denford. He took a place at the table and, as though he had all the time in the world, poured himself some coffee. She ought to be safe from her unruly desires at nine o’clock in the morning with the humdrum accouterments of breakfast spread on the table; nevertheless she averted her eyes from his lips on the rim of the china cup.
“Oliver doesn’t always show such good taste,” he remarked. “The array of women he has loved in the five or six years I’ve known him is positively dizzying. They have only one trait in common: that of being unattainable. Women always seem able to resist him.”
“What makes you think I could? Mr. Bream is a very agreeable young man. For all you know he could be the kind of man I prefer.”
“No, he isn’t.”
“What kind of man do you think I prefer?”
She peeked at him from lowered eyelids and found him staring at her with a wolfish smile. “The matter is still under investigation but I am making progress. You are flirting with me.”
“I am not!” But she was, of course. Dalliance should be the last thing on her mind, especially with a member of the Fortescue family. She stiffened her spine and tried to think like a governess. “Last night,” she began, “I was up late.”
“Do go on. Your bedtime habits interest me greatly.”
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About Miranda:
Miranda Neville grew up in England, loving the books of Georgette Heyer and other Regency romances. Her historical romances include the Burgundy Club series, about Regency book collectors, and The Wild Quartet. She lives in Vermont with her daughter, her cat, and a ridiculously large collection of Christmas tree ornaments.
I want this book badly!
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Miranda, would be honored to have a copy of your book!!! Looking forward to read it!!!!!
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Thanks for the chance, Miranda and Ella!
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So glad to be visiting Ella’s blog – hi Ella! – and thanks to everyone for commenting. Good luck in the drawing.
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Giveaway: THE DUKE OF DARK DESIRES. (The excerpt is so funny.)
Thank you so much, Katinka!!
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Denise
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