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Today, we're spreading a little pre book birthday BUZZ about a a NEW Regency Romance title COMING SOON via Harlequin Books! It's the latest work from author Virginia Heath, and marks the first title in her BRAND NEW A Very Village Scandal series...and if this one is any indication of those to come, readers will be chomping at the bit in anticipation. Ladies and gents, prepare your discarded bedsheets for a new purpose as we dive into the town-versus-the-new-earl type discord between the pages of today's book of choice...
A Very Village Scandal series, book 1
by
Virginia Heath
9781335407689
Mills & Boon | Harlequin Books
RELEASE DATE: 02/22/22
About the book…
The earl she loved to hate
…until she stayed in his mansion!
Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it. But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch…
Sophie and Rafe...
...a love story written in the stars...
...or is that the STARES?
Rafe has come to this quaint little town not by choice but by necessity. It seems some distant relative he didn't know has passed away, and lacking an immediate heir, he was the next in the bloodline to inherit his "legacy". Lands, a mansion, a title, and a sizeable bank account are well and truly appreciated by Rafe because he has plans for his future, and this will enable that to become a reality...BUT I put "legacy" in quotation marks for a reason. You see, his predecessor was a less than liked landowner, and an even more negligent landlord. He loved to reap the wealth of what he "sowed", but not to lift a finger in assistance, or a hand to those in need, even if they were truly his charges. Certainly not unheard of in these times, but definitely a fly in the ointment. Why? Well, as it stands, Rafe's future plans may not just be for himself, making him seem to have a heart...and yet, he's never wanted a title either, so he planned to sell out and run toward that dream. Enter fly number two in the ointment...who goes by the name of Sophie.
The townspeople may not have liked the man they paid rent to, but they liked their livelihood, the ability to provide for themselves, and have a roof over their heads, so they were entirely suspicious of the new earl from the word go. With a little nudge in the right direction, away from mere gossip and towards action to stake their claims, they are pulling together to face off against him...and their elected leader is Sophie. Nary a bad word to be said about her in town, but she has a way with people, a way with words, and a past she'd rather not discuss. Her aunt is the only relation she claims, and she's ever grateful for the townspeople who welcomed her in when she was lost. So naturally, she'd do anything for them...and if it takes squaring off against the overly handsome, secretly kind hearted earl, than that's just what she'll do.
Sound like the makings of a good old fashioned showdown? Ah, but that's just the half of it! It gets even better as you become even more involved in their lives, discovering the truth behind Rafe's dreams, the history Sophie has tried so hard to forget, the lengths to which two hearts that recognize each other's pain will go to in order to stay strong...and yet the ultimate power of love, in its many forms. I also want to mention that as much as this is Rafe and Sophie's story, the relationships between both of them and the townspeople are just as important, and let us not forget a particularly special young man and how his outright honesty and open heart are a true blessing. It's another wonderful story from an author whose work I truly enjoy, and I can't wait to check out more stories in the series as they arrive!
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About the author...
When Virginia Heath was a little girl it took her ages to fall asleep, so she made up stories in her head to help pass the time while she was staring at the ceiling. As she got older, the stories became more complicated, sometimes taking weeks to get to the happy ending. Then one day, she decided to embrace the insomnia and start writing them down. Twenty books and two Romantic Novel of the Year Award nominations later, and it still takes her forever to fall asleep.
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Special thanks to author Virginia Heath for the signed ARC! I certainly count myself lucky to have won it AND put it to good use! For more information on this title or the author, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is set to celebrate its BOOK BIRTHDAY later this month (02/22/22), so mark your calendar and pre order your copy today!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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