The Harlot Countess
by Joanna Shupe
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Pub Date Apr 28 2015 | Archive Date May 08 2015
Kensington Books | Zebra
Description
FACT: Drawing under a male pseudonym, Maggie is known as Lemarc. Her (his!) favorite object of ridicule: Simon Barrett, Earl of Winchester. He's a rising star in Parliament--and a former confidant and love interest of Maggie's who believed a rumor that vexes her to this day.
FICTION: Maggie is the Half-Irish Harlot who seduced her best friend's husband on the eve of their wedding. She is to be feared and loathed as she will lift her skirts for anything in breeches.
Still crushed by Simon's betrayal, Maggie has no intention of letting the ton crush her as well. In fact, Lemarc's cartoons have made Simon a laughingstock. . .but now it appears that Maggie may have been wrong about what happened years ago, and that Simon has been secretly yearning for her since. . .forever. Could it be that the heart is mightier than the pen and the sword after all?
A Note From the Publisher
This book was awarded the prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award in 2013 under the name, DRAWN TO THE EARL
Advance Praise
“With her knowledge of the modes and morals of the Regency era, Shupe delivers a well-crafted novel in this second installment of her Wicked Deceptions series. Steady pacing, delightful characters and an ability to build steamy sexual tension make for a lively love story.” - RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars
Praise for The Courtesan Duchess, Book 1 in the Series:
“This original and alluring novel is a very promising beginning to Shupe’s career.” – Publishers Weekly
“Shupe’s debut Wicked Deceptions tale is passionate and seductive. Her carefully drawn characters and their nicely, crafted, poignant love story engage the readers’ emotions and will have everyone anticipating the next book in the series.” - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
"RWA Golden Heart winner Shupe launches her romance-writing career with a polished Regency-set historical that successfully merges engaging characters, steamy sensuality, and a dash of danger into one captivating romance." - BOOKLIST
Marketing Plan
WICKED DECEPTIONS (BOOK 2)
WICKED DECEPTIONS (BOOK 2)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781420135541 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Marlene S, Reviewer
Such a scintillating story and another in a series that I am throughly enjoying! You must read all of this series.
Reviewer 157699
A good well-rounded historical romance. Good romance with great characters.
Jennifer H, Reviewer
*I received this ARC via Netgallery*
Author Joanna Shupe has maintained the high standard she set in her debut novel, The Courtesan Duchess, with the second book in her Wicked Deceptions series, The Harlot Countess. Deliciously captivating characters come to life in this sizzling tale and you will have no choice but to be pulled into their story. Full of breathtaking sexual tension entwined in page turning intrigue this is a work not to be missed.
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