Magnate

by Joanna Shupe

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Pub Date Apr 26 2016 | Archive Date Feb 02 2017

Description

For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dazzling world of America’s 19th century elite in this lush series of sparkling, page-turning love stories…

New York City's Gilded Age shimmers with unimaginable wealth and glittering power. The men of the Knickerbocker Club know this more than anyone else. But for one titan of industry, the business of love is not what he expected…

Born in the slums of Five Points, Emmett Cavanaugh climbed his way to the top of a booming steel empire and now holds court in an opulent Fifth Avenue mansion. His rise in stations, however, has done little to elevate his taste in women. He loathes the city's "high society" types, but a rebellious and beautiful blue-blood just might change all that…

Elizabeth Sloane's mind is filled with more than the latest parlor room gossip. Lizzie can play the Stock Exchange as deftly as New York's most accomplished brokers—but she needs a man to put her skills to use. Emmett reluctantly agrees when the stunning socialite asks him to back her trades and split the profits. But love and business make strange bedfellows, and as their fragile partnership begins to crack, they'll discover a passion more frenzied than the trading room floor…

Raves for The Courtesan Duchess

"Original and alluring." —Publishers Weekly

"Riveting." —Sabrina Jeffries

"Passionate and seductive." —RT Book Reviews

"Captivating." —Booklist

A Note From the Publisher

FIRST IN A BRAND NEW SERIES IN GILDED AGE NEW YORK!

Advance Praise

Praise for MAGNATE:

“This original and captivating historical romance splendidly portrays two protagonists with complex and layered personalities…The ensuing battle of wills is engrossing.”– Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

“A determined heroine ahead of her time and a daring, sometimes ruthless entrepreneur who clawed his way to the top find validation in an engaging romance that successfully launches a trilogy highlighting New York’s opulent Gilded age.”– Library Journal STARRED REVIEW

“Readers will enjoy this entertaining romance about two people who refuse to let society dictate whom they love.”– Kirkus Reviews

“With her meticulous research of New York City during the Gilded Age, Shupe’s new series, The Knickerbocker Club, takes her readers into both the wealthy old-word Knickerbockers and the up-and-coming nouveau rich. Along with her finely developed characters, she gives an informative view of stocks and speculation and pairs a man and a woman from vastly unconventional backgrounds in this sexually charged, intense, poignant and powerfully written love story.”– RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

The Lady Hellion was Named Best of Romance in 2015 by The Washington Post!

The Courtesan Duchess was nominated for a 2015 RT Reviewers Choice Award!

Joanna Shupe is a RWA Golden Heart Award Winner!

Praise for The Wicked Deceptions Series:

A beautiful and complex love story…Wildly entertaining.” – The Washington Post on The Lady Hellion

“This original and alluring novel is a very promising beginning to Shupe’s career.” –Publishers Weekly on The Courtesan Duchess

"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 on The Courtesan Duchess

“A lively story…A naïve heroine and a thoughtless rakehell hero mature delightfully as they come into their own in this steamy debut that is the first of a back-to-back trilogy and skillfully sets the stage for more stories to come.” –Library Journal onThe Courtesan Duchess

“The powerful passion in this riveting tale of betrayal and forgiveness will knock your socks off!” – Sabrina Jeffries on The Courtesan Duchess

“I love this premise. I immediately thought of Sherry Thomas.” – Smexy Bookson The Courtesan Duchess

“A very good job.” – Night Owl Reviews on The Courtesan Duchess, Top Pick 4.5 Stars

“Couldn’t put it down. The writing, the characters and the plot are fantastic…Captivating.” – Fresh Fiction on The Courtesan Duchess

“A wild ride.” – Romance Novel News on The Courtesan Duchess

“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 on The Harlot Countess

“Captivating and Sizzling!” – Fresh Fiction on The Harlot Countess

“Sophie’s independent nature makes her a delightful protagonist…The romance is delectable as sensual love scenes balance the well-woven mystery sub-plot.” –Publishers Weekly on The Lady Hellion

“Shupe invites readers to sit back and enjoy the terrific chemistry between the unconventional Lord Quint and the exasperating Lady Sophie in the conclusion to the Wicked Deceptions trilogy. With emotional intensity, poignancy, passion and murder, they won’t be disappointed.” - RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on The Lady Hellion

“Kensington sent me all three books at once I devoured them like my rommate’s brioche rolls…Her heroes are strong…and her plots are a lot of fun…I enjoyed this series quite a lot and am looking forward to see what Shupe writes in the future.” – Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on The Wicked Deceptions Series (A- review on The Lady Hellion)

“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 on The Courtesan Duchess

Praise for MAGNATE:

“This original and captivating historical romance splendidly portrays two protagonists with complex and layered personalities…The ensuing battle of wills is engrossing.”– ...