I'll admit that the gorgeous purple dress sucked me in, but it was the blurb that enticed me to spotlight the book.
Valerie will be awarding a print copy of The Accidental Countess and fun swag (US ONLY), or a digital copy of the book for an international winner, to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a print copy of The Accidental Countess and fun swag (US ONLY), or a digital copy of the book for an international winner, to a randomly drawn host.
Valerie will be awarding a print copy of The Accidental Countess and fun swag (US ONLY), or a digital copy of the book for an international winner, to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a print copy of The Accidental Countess and fun swag (US ONLY), or a digital copy of the book for an international winner, to a randomly drawn host.
BLURB:
CAN A SCANDALOUS CHARADE
For seven long years, Lady Cassandra Monroe has waited for the man of her dreams to return from the war. Unfortunately, he happens to be engaged to her flighty cousin. What Cass wouldn’t give to take her cousin’s place! When he mistakes Cass for Patience Bunbury, a fictitious friend her cousin has invented to escape social obligations…even with her future husband, Cass thinks this is her chance.
LEAD TO TRUE AND LASTING LOVE?
After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, Captain Julian Swift is not quite ready to settle down and enter into his unwanted arranged marriage—especially when the real object of his affection turns out to be a beguiling beauty he meets at a party. Patience Bunbury is witty, independent, passionate…and, unbeknownst to him, the cousin of his current fiancée. When the truth about Cass comes out—and Julian discovers that their courtship is anything but accidental—will he surrender his heart to a woman who really is too good to be true?
Excerpt
“It seems Penelope has left prematurely for Miss Bunbury’s house party and in addition to missing us, she’s missed her intended, back from the war. Such a pity.” Lucy Hunt sighed dramatically.
“You said you are going there,” Julian replied. “I assume that means you know where this house party is?”
“Oh, yes. We know precisely where it is,” Lucy replied serenely.
“Could I trouble you to give me the direction? It’s imperative that I speak with Penelope as soon as possible.”
Lucy’s smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Eager to see your future bride, Captain Swift?”
He tugged at his collar again. “Something like that.”
Cass had to look away. This was excruciating. She couldn’t listen any longer. And what possible address could Lucy give him? It was preposterous. She’d have to come out with the truth now that he’d caught her in her lie.
“I’d be more than happy to share the address with you, Captain Swift.” Lucy set her teacup on the table in front of her and folded her hands on her lap. “In fact, I can do even better than that.”
“Better than the address?” Julian tilted his head in inquiry.
Cass’s insides went hot and cold. Suddenly, it all came together, the sly look Lucy had flashed, the failure to introduce her, the questions she’d asked Julian, the things she’d said.
“Yes.” Lucy turned to Cass and splayed her hands in front of her as if displaying her for the first time. “Because this is Miss Patience Bunbury right here and we would be delighted to invite you to her house party.”
little face. “An interesting evening, indeed.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
VALERIE BOWMAN is an award-winning author who writes Regency-set historical romance novels (a.k.a. Racy Regency Romps) with a focus on sharp dialogue, engaging story lines, and heroines who take matters into their own hands!
Valerie’s first Regency series from St. Martin’s Press has garnered acclaim including a nomination for Best First Historical from RT Book Reviews, a BookList starred review, and a Publishers Weekly starred review. She is also a 2014 Kirkus Prize nominee for fiction. Her work has been called “Too delightful to miss” by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas and “Everything a romance should be” by New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean.
Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her rascally rescue dog, Roo. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.
You can find Valerie on the web at www.ValerieBowmanBooks.com and on Facebook:
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Deletei love the excerpt the book sounds so good denise smith
ReplyDeleteI love Regency Romance books, it's been while since I read one. And this one sounds great!
ReplyDeleteLOL the purple dress so sucked me in too. Such a pretty cover :)
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