A card counter and a rumored assassin gamble on working together in this thrilling romance from a "charming, clever, and engaging storyteller" (Sarah MacLean, New York Times).
He should have thrown her out. But when club owner Alexander Lavoie catches a mysterious blonde counting cards at his vingt-et-un table, he's more intrigued than angry. He has to see more of this beauty—in his club, in his office, in his bed. But first he'll have to devise a proposition she can't turn down.
Gossip said he was an assassin. Common sense told her to stay away. But Angelique Archer was desperate, and Lavoie's club offered a surefire way to make quick money—until she got caught. Instead of throwing her out though, the devil offers her a deal: come work for him. Refusing him means facing starvation, but with a man so sinfully handsome and fiercely protective, keeping things professional might prove impossible . . .
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"Wonderful! A charming, clever, and engaging storyteller not to be missed." —Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
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"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Bowen begins her Season for Scandal series with a nonstop murder-mystery that sizzles with sexual tension. This suspenseful tale unfolds quickly, and readers will be captivated by the well-drawn characters who move Bowen's inventive plot forward. Readers will savor this unconventional romance."
— RT Book Reviews on Duke of My Heart
“Ashford McNab displays the full gamut of emotions while narrating the third title in Bowen’s Season for Scandal series. McNab’s theater training allows her to create a believable cast of characters spanning from the haut ton to lords of the criminal underworld.”
— AudioFile“Bowen delivers another winner with scandalous heroines and roguish heroes in her A Season for Scandal series. Combining intelligent and somewhat unconventional characters with a clever plot and a bit of suspense, Bowen captures readers’ interest from the intriguing beginning.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)“Bowen’s third Season for Scandal Regency is a single-sitting read whose main characters are as diverting as they are seductive…The fun, intrigue, and romance crescendo in a whopping plot twist. Bowen’s Regency romances are always delightful, and this is one of her best yet.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)"[An] exquisitely written historical romance, whose richly nuanced characters, unexpected flashes of dry wit, and superbly sensual love story will have readers sighing happily in satisfaction.”
— Booklist (starred review)Wonderful! A charming, clever, and engaging storyteller not to be missed.
— Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling authorWhere have you been all my life, Kelly Bowen? If Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Lisa Kleypas were to extract their writing DNA, mix it in a blender, and have a love child, Kelly Bowen would be it.
— HeroesandHeartbreakers.comBowen's irresistible Regency is like the most popular debutante at the ball: pretty, witty, mysterious, and full of coquettish allure. From the first line to the happy dénouement, Bowen builds enough romantic heat to melt midwinter snow... Good reading is assured as Bowen weaves wonderful romantic fiction.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Duke of My HeartThis story has it all: romance, suspense, wit, and Bowen's trademark smart and slightly quirky characters. Bowen's thrilling plot, spot-on pacing, and savvy characterization will delight her current fans and seduce new ones.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on You're the Earl That I WantKelly Bowen is a fresh new voice with a shining future!
— Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling authorFans of Julia Quinn and Sarah MacLean will adore Kelly Bowen!
— Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling authorWith this unforgettable debut, Bowen proves she is a writer to watch. A truly remarkable romance well worth savoring."—Booklist on I've Got My Duke to Keep Me Warm
"In this delightful, poignant debut that sets Bowen on the path to become a beloved author, the innovative plotline and ending are only superseded by the likable, multidimensional characters: a strong-willed heroine and a heart-stealing hero. Get set to relish Bowen's foray into the genre.
— RT Book Reviews on I've Got My Duke to Keep Me WarmFans of romance with a touch of suspense will enjoy the work of this new author.
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Kelly Bowen is the RITA award-winning author of historical romances. She grew up in Manitoba, Canada, attended the University of Manitoba, and earned a MS degree. It was her infatuation with history and a weakness for a good love story that led her down the path of historical romance. Learn more: www.kellybowen.netTwitter @kellybowen09Facebook.com/AuthorKellyBowen.
Ashford McNab is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. She is the daughter of an Anglican minister and a novelist, raised in London, a graduate of the Charterhouse School in Surrey, and an apprentice of a celebrated Comedia del Arte theater company in Prague. She has narrated the Maiden Lane series of books, among others. Her voice can be heard in numerous ad campaigns. In addition to her extensive voice work, she can often be seen “treading the boards” in New York City and across America.