“You can’t help but fall in love with Lynsay Sands!” —Christina Dodd
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynsay Sands trades in highland kilts for lush ballrooms and high-waisted gowns in The Countess, the first in a brand new, sexy, laugh-out-loud funny Regency romance series. Fans of Julie Garwood, Jill Barnett, and Teresa Medeiros will adore The Countess, and sympathize with her hilarious attempts to cover up the untimely demise of her despicable husband, even as the late earl’s twin brother sets her heart aflutter. The much adored creator of the popular Argeneau vampire family paranormal romance novels, the incomparable Lynsay is equally adept at historical romance—as this wonderful Regency romp so emphatically demonstrates!
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"Not so much of the Sands humor I so dearly love, don't got me wrong parts will have you lol just with a different type of funny. Regardless this story is irresistible it will suck you in and keep you flipping the pages =) I won't give it away but I loved the ending I didn't see that coming at all & I so thought I knew who the killer was..Can't wait for the next book I absolutely love the H/H already and can't wait to read there story."
— Deidre (4 out of 5 stars)
“Sands’ quirky sense of humor shines once more in a witty romance readers will adore. Though humor and quick laugh lines abound, she incorporates a beautiful love story and a thought-provoking theme into her story. Fans will savor this while awaiting its spin-off.”
— RT Book Reviews" This was pretty good, there were only two problems that I had with. One was that the events took place so quickly, over 3 or so days, that's awfully fast for these things to have happened. But the plot calls for it, I mean how long can you hide a dead person? The other was that the 2nd book about these sisters is set at the same time, so the flow was a little off, at least to me. But all in all a good quick read. "
— Linda, 2/16/2014" Fluffy and fun "
— Melinda, 2/16/2014" Christina, the oldest Madison sister's story. "
— Dayna, 1/28/2014" Not sure if I will continue with this series. It was a nice break from the book I have to think about that I am inching through. "
— Jean, 1/25/2014" I read this just for Lea, and agree it was cute. Kind of a Regency version of "The Trouble with Harry". Awful lot of sex scenes though... "
— Gloriavirtutisumbra, 1/23/2014" This book was great! The main character was easily relatable and I simply feel in love with her. I picked thid book up and finished it in 5 1/2 hours...it was simply that good! "
— Shasta, 1/15/2014" Sad to give this 2 stars, because I love Lynsay Sands Argeneu Series, but this book seriously lacked. I felt this book was just blah. I couldn't get into the characters and the story line was dragging and flat. "
— Erica, 1/15/2014" I laughed so hard at times, I teared up. "
— Luvmyfamily, 1/15/2014" What fun! Great characters found in unique situations. "
— Academicsupport, 1/5/2014" Entertaining read. I've read her vampire series and enjoyed everyone of them. They're fun and sexy. Can't wait to read more in this series. "
— Lisa, 12/17/2013" OK read. Light/not much depth/ and little action. "
— Darcie, 12/5/2013" Ms Sands gives her characters such depth I could feel their thoughts as it happened. Sensual, sexy, humorous, with some suspense thrown in for good measure. I enjoyed this book and had a difficult time putting it down. "
— Kay, 11/26/2013" It improved towards the end but wow did I not like this book when I started reading it. I love a preposterous premise, but this one started out preposterous and then kept piling it on. But by the end, I think I'd gotten over it and just went with it. "
— Jen, 10/25/2013" The Countess is a wonderful book that is completely different from her Argenau series (which is the first series I read of hers). The only problem I really had with this novel was that the characters were at times frustrating, otherwise, I really enjoyed it. "
— Bonnie, 7/5/2013" Got this one on sale as an eBook.... probably wouldn't have read it otherwise. It was a lot of fun to read though and I'll probably be reading the rest of the series! "
— Kristi, 4/10/2013" It was an okay book lovely parts but it was just to simply for me enjoyable "
— Airaseem, 3/1/2013" I didn't like this quite as much as her other historicals - it felt too compressed timewise and the end is a bit too neat. "
— Melissa, 2/28/2013" Christiana's abusive husband drops dead and his presumed dead twin shows up to take his place. Ridic x one billion. "
— Sarah, 10/16/2012" As always Lynsay Sands book is full of fun and laughs,adventure top with romance.This will be a keeper for me that I won't trade.Now on to {The Heiress}. "
— Marilyn, 8/31/2012" Historical romance meets "Weekend at Bernie's" ... with some soft erotic literary pleasures. It is a quick fun read to satisfy your guilty pleasures. "
— Keith, 8/11/2012" An easy and entertaining read. Got to love the confusion in the beginning with everyone running around with dicky's dead body :) "
— Heather, 6/8/2012" Madison sisters and their counterparts are excellent fun. "
— Sue, 12/12/2011" Pretty steamy book, but over all to silly to be taken seriously. Hero cracks me up with his under the skirt licky licky the heroine fetish. "
— Katie(babs), 11/20/2011" Fun book. I would have given it a 3 1/2 if I could have. "
— Bob, 11/14/2011" A really fun steamy story full of humor as they fumble around solving a mystery. Christiana's husband dies and she packs him in ice then takes her sisters to a ball. She is surprised when husband walks into the ball but she doesn't know he has a twin, Richard. "
— Dawn, 11/8/2011" funny book. not much depth to the characters, but an enjoyable read. : ) "
— Daneesha, 10/3/2011" I started this book because I love Lynsay Sands but I have never been a historical romance fan. This book was great . There was so much humor in it. And a great storyline. Loved it. Now I am ready to start the next one!!! "
— Kaye, 6/29/2011" Arshia says: I was a little apprehensive picking up this book but Lynsay Sands proved once again that she is an amazing writer. I was laughing throughout the entire book! "
— Katy, 5/4/2011" The final scenes were very poorly edited. Christina has a gag in her mouth that never gets removed, yet she's talking all around it. Good grief! "
— Lynne, 4/30/2011" Blah at the ending. Rethinking if I want to continue buying bks from this author "
— Linda, 4/24/2011" Ms Sands gives her characters such depth I could feel their thoughts as it happened. Sensual, sexy, humorous, with some suspense thrown in for good measure. I enjoyed this book and had a difficult time putting it down. "
— Kay, 4/24/2011" I was a little apprehensive about picking up this book but in the first few chapters Lynsay proved why she is such an amazing writer. As usual I was laughing through out the book :D "
— Arshia, 4/21/2011" Typical romance novel. Readable, but also forgettable. "
— Carole, 4/19/2011" I enjoyed The Countess and found it funny and quick to read. I was disturbed at the idea of the couple making out with the dead body on the bed. Ewww! But otherwise a fun romp! "
— Melissa, 3/30/2011" Absolutely fun and charming book to read. I got caught up in the intrigue, kept laughing out loud and annoying my family, and finished in less than 24 hours. Highly recommend and can't wait to read the rest of them. "
— Amy, 3/28/2011" OMG, this book was the best!!!!!!! Great plot, great charactors, love, romance, sensuality, bad guys, good guys, and I laughed my butt off, very funny at times, serious when needed............this is a must read!!!!!!! "
— Joanne, 3/26/2011Lynsay Sands is the author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. Her romantic comedies span three genres—historical, contemporary, and paranormal—and have made the bestselling list of the New York Times, Barnes & Noble, and USA Today. Her books are read in more than twelve countries and have been translated into at least six languages. Her work has been nominated for the Romantic Times Best Historical Romance Award, the Romantic Times Best Paranormal Romance Award, and the Reviewers International Organization Awards of Excellence. She has several books on the All about Romance’s Favorite Funnies list. Visit her on the web at www.lynsaysands.net.
Sarah Coomes trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and spent three blissful years there, learning how to cry, speak Shakespeare, and stage fight like a tiger. She is a comedienne and an actress, appearing in numerous television shows in England, including a recurring role as Nurse Leonard in the popular series EastEnders. She won the 2008 Westminster Prize for her play Hookie and an AudioFile Earphones Award for her narration of The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce in 2011.