Sebastian is seducing the duchess…or is she seducing him? Trapped together in a snow bound inn, Catherine and Sebastian discover more than the passion that binds them. But can they escape the past and make a future together?
Catherine, Dowager Duchess of Wellesley, is on her way home to her bleak castle in the North of England, when she becomes trapped in a snowbound inn. The lonely widow of an old husband, her hopes of finding a man who can show her the sort of passion she longs for, are fading. That is until she discovers the gentleman she met ten years ago, and has been dreaming of ever since, is sharing her captivity.
Is this her chance to finally make those dreams come true?
Sebastian, Viscount Albury, is on his way home to his estranged father, a man he has not seen since the tragic death of his mother. What he needs now is a distraction. For years he has lived a rake’s life in London, his heart unhindered by emotion, but when he sees Catherine something changes.
Can he seduce the duchess and walk away?
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Who Wants a free eBook of Fascination?
Thank you, Coffee Time Romance and More, for having me here today!
My new book from Dragonblade is out today! It is the first in a series about three sisters. Catherine is the eldest and you will meet her in Seducing the Duchess. There are two more books for the other sisters, and I already have covers. You can see them on my website. In fact the second one is up for pre order.
My books always have happy endings, but often have some angst in them. Will they get together? Will events conspire to keep them apart? No, they won’t, so don’t worry about that.
I have been writing for many years now, and I started off with Australian historical fiction. I am Australian, so it made sense to write about my own country. But I have always loved romance, so when I was contracted to Avon in the USA I was over the moon. I wrote a Medieval series for them, and then books set in the Victorian period. Since then I have self published my own books, when I get time, and now I am writing for Hachette and of course Dragonblade. Love Dragonblade, it is such a friendly place.
Today I am offering a free ebook today called Fascination, from my series, Mockingbird Square. Leave a comment and I will choose a winner.
I’m happy to answer any questions too, so ask away.
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Excerpt of Seducing the Duchess
“I don’t care who you married, Catherine, and I am selfish enough to be pleased about your widowed state.” The mischievous twist to his mouth was all the warning she had. “Perhaps you know of my reputation? I would think a beautiful woman, locked away in that hideous castle, might want to take advantage of my expertise.”
Startled, hopeful, her eyes met his. There was understanding in them rather than derision. Catherine licked suddenly dry lips, and his pupils flared. Desire. Oh yes, Albury wanted her.
“You are right,” she began, her voice too low to be heard by anyone but him. Her heart was beating furiously. “I am in dire need of your . . . expertise, Viscount. Can we discuss this further? The two of us. Alone.”
He studied her in silence and then he smiled, his teeth white and straight. “I would very much like that, Duchess.” He leaned in closer, and his breath tickled her ear. She could smell him, citrus pomade and clean male. If I turn now I could brush my lips against his. Catherine was shocked at how difficult it was to refrain, despite knowing the parlor was full of people. “An intimate interlude before we resume our journeys.”
A moment later he was cutting into his meal.
“Eat up, Duchess. You will need your strength.”
Such beautiful book covers! 🙂