Wishing a very HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to author Mariah Stone as the second release in the Dukes and Secrets series hits bookstore/virtual shelves!
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Mariah Stone
About the book...
Lord Richard Seaton will do anything to find his missing brother—even confront criminal lord Thorne Blackmore. Thorne’s price for information? Something Richard’s wounded heart vowed never to marriage. And not to one of the stunning debutantes chasing him but to Thorne’s bluestocking sister, Jane.
Shunned by the ton thanks to her scandalous brother, Miss Jane Grant runs a school that saves Whitechapel children from the gallows. Unwilling to abandon her students for marriage, a fake engagement is her only escape.
Jane offers to dig up the information Richard needs before the wedding. But they must keep their deal a secret or endanger Richard’s family and face Thorne’s wrath.
Braving society to convince the ton of their love, Richard protects Jane from judging matrons. And from elegant soirees to glamorous balls, Jane casts aside her gray dresses for vibrant silks and transforms into the lady she was born to be.
Soon, the reforming rake is falling under his blossoming wallflower’s spell…and into her bed.
But when Thorne learns of their deception, will Richard live to marry the fake fiancé who has become his true love?
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Quick reaction... loved it! 😃
She was unabashedly herself, even though it got her nowhere in the ton. He was on a mission to avenge his family name and discover the whereabouts of his missing brother. At first glance, oil and water... but sometimes the seemingly opposite make the BEST matches there will ever be.
They played off each other well, bringing out their best no matter how unintentional. His protective instincts revealed his true feelings long before his mind and heart were in agreement. Though she was no shrinking wallflower despite claiming the life of a spinster suited her fine, it was refreshing to see someone stand up on her behalf aside from her infamous brother. Their plan was full of holes from the start, especially when you're working behind the back of a notoriously shady yet powerful figure, but they were easily filled by the moments that swept them away. The ending was a perfect fit for the story that preceeded, leaving us hoping until the last moment for that HEA we so desired.
A great pick for Historical Romance fans and a wonderful addition to the series!
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About the author...
When time travel romance writer Mariah Stone isn't busy writing strong modern women falling back through time into the arms of hot Vikings, Highlanders, and pirates, she chases after her toddler and spends romantic nights on North Sea with her husband. Mariah speaks six languages, loves Outlander, sushi and Thai food, and runs a local writer's group.
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Special thanks to author Mariah Stone for the eARC for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or her other works, feel free to click through the links above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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