Enchanted by the Earl
Amanda Mariel
Release Date: February 5, 2016 (As
part of the Once Upon A Regency box set)
Length: 31k/ novella
Heat Rating: 2
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency
Long
Blurb:
Will
Rose and Hunter overcome their differences and embrace true love?
Rose
Woodcourt, a poor seamstress, is too proud to accept help, even when her home
and freedom are threatened by the nefarious Mr. Wolfe. Especially not from
Hunter Thorne, a titled gentleman far above her station. Earls only court
common misses for one reason, and Rose has no interest in being a wealthy man’s
mistress--however handsome and charming he may be.
Hunter
is an honorable man; he refuses to turn his back on the spirited beauty
regardless of how hard she pushes him away. As Mr. Wolfe’s threats evolve into
actions Rose has little choice but to turn to Hunter.
Can
the pair put an end to Wolfe’s nefarious deeds before Rose loses everything she
holds dear, including her freedom?
Excerpt:
Hunter
watched the sway of Miss Woodcourt’s hips as she strolled ahead of him. The way
those breeches hugged her curves begged for his attention. He could not help
but take note of her shapely legs, rounded derriere, and the flair of her hips.
For a split second, he contemplated pulling her into his arms and ravishing her
right there in the street.
The
woman was off limits. An innocent, and he would not tarnish her, especially
when he knew they could never wed. He tore his gaze from her luscious body, and
tossed a glance at Sinclair, grateful his friend walked in front of her. The
thought of the viscount admiring her assets caused his blood to heat. Pure
madness, yet he seemed powerless to stop his reactions to her.
A
scowl marred Rose’s dirty face as she glanced back at him. Hunter’s pulse sped
at the sight of her displeasure. She must be miffed over the way he had handled
her. With a weak smile, he stepped past her and reached for the door.
He
did not care for the effect she had on him. The sooner they got this over with,
the better. He withdrew a small tool and began to poke within the lock’s
chamber.
“It
refuses to budge. I need something longer.” He glanced over his shoulder.
Sinclair stood so close to Miss Woodcourt, their arms touched. A ping of
discomfort raced through him. Jealousy? He had to get away from this woman
before she drove him to Bedlam.
Rose
removed her hat, ran a hand across her auburn tresses, and pulled out a hatpin.
“Try this.”
“Have
you a history of breaking and entering?” Sinclair teased her.
Hunter’s
body heated in anger, pulse throbbing in his neck. He did not want Sinclair
teasing Miss Woodcourt, touching her, or even standing close to her.
What
was going on with him? She meant nothing to him. He only helped because he was
unable to ignore her plight. It was lust, plain and simple. Once he returned
her home, these feelings would cease. For now, he needed to focus on gaining
entry to Wolfe’s office.
Rose
gave a quick smile and shook her head. “No, but I knew I would need something
if I wished to open the lock. My pin was all I could think of.”
Hunter
took the hatpin from her. His fingers tingled where they brushed hers.
“See?
I told you I would be of use.” She winked.
He
raised a brow at her scandalous behavior before turning back to the door. The
woman was positively vexing. That she even imagined breaking into Wolfe’s
office angered him. Still, her calculated plan was impressive.
Had
he and Sinclair not had the same idea, she may have pulled her mission off
without incident. He had never known a woman who would dare dream up such a
thing, let alone attempted to carry it out, breeches and all.
“It
should do the trick.” Hunter pushed the pin in the lock, wiggled it, and gave
the pin a slight turn. The mechanism gave with a click. He allowed the door to
open a crack before he pulled the pin out. “Sinclair, let us know if anyone
comes.”
The
viscount offered a nod before moving to the corner of the building.
Miss
Woodcourt held her hand out. “My hatpin, please.”
Hunter
put the pin in her palm before pushing the door open farther. He stepped aside
for her. “After you.”
She
entered the office without a word, leaving a trail of rose-scented air in her
wake.
With
a last glance at Sinclair, Hunter stepped into the office and closed the door
behind them. He took another step into the dark space and suddenly her body was
pressed against him. Instinctively, he wrapped his arm around her and pulled
her close.
Her
soft form molded to him as if she were made to fit against him. Still embracing
her, he gently moved her to his side before she could feel the effect she was
having on him.
She
pushed his arm away and stepped from his embrace. “We need light.”
The
cool night air quickly replaced the warmth of her body. He scowled, already
missing her closeness. Bloody hell. She would be his undoing if he did not
return her home posthaste.
Author Bio and Links
Bestselling historical romance author Amanda Mariel dreams of days
gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and
exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word.
When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing
her photography skills, or spending time with her family.
Amanda lives along the Lake Huron shoreline in northern Michigan
with her husband and two kids. She holds a Master of Liberal Arts Degree with a
concentration in literature and has a long-standing love affair with sugary
junk food.
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Authors and
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Resisting Romeo by Samantha Grace
Enchanted By The Earl by Amanda Mariel
Wish Upon A Kiss by Meara Platt
A Duke Worth His Salt by Allison Merritt
Masquerading as a Miss by Ari Thatcher
Searching for my Rogue by Dawn Brower
The Enchanted Cave by Sue London
Taming Beauty by Lynne Barron
Stealing a Lady's Heart by Tammy Andresen
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Blurbs
Resisting Romeo by
Samantha Grace
After surviving a disastrous relationship with a controlling
duke, French actress and aspiring playwright Claudine Bellerose is returning to
center stage at a small London playhouse and taking charge of her life. But
when the theatre’s handsome new owner insists on becoming her leading man in
the romantic play she has written, his horrible acting threatens to steal her
spotlight while his charm may very well capture the heart she is determined to
protect.
Enchanted By The Earl
by Amanda Mariel
Rose Woodcourt, a poor seamstress, is too proud to accept
help, even when her home and freedom are threatened by the nefarious Mr. Wolfe.
Especially not from Hunter Thorne, a titled gentleman far above her station.
Earls only court common misses for one reason, and Rose has no interest in
being a wealthy man’s mistress--however handsome and charming he may be. As Mr.
Wolfe’s threats evolve into actions Rose has little choice but to turn to
Hunter. Can the pair put an end to Wolfe’s nefarious deeds before Rose loses
everything she holds dear, including her freedom?
Wish Upon A Kiss by
Meara Platt
Lady Winifred Kingsley’s eighteenth birthday is almost upon
her and her three godmothers have gone off overnight to one of the large market
towns to purchase something quite special for her upcoming celebration. But as
soon as they’ve gone, odd things begin to happen and Winnie suddenly finds
herself alone and her life in peril.
Ardaric does not reveal his true identity to Winnie when he
rescues her, for theirs is a chance meeting - or so he believes. But as the
attempts on Winnie’s life persist, he finds himself drawn to the young beauty
and vows to protect her. He will not leave her side until the fiend who seeks
to do her harm is captured and Winnie is once again safe. But will his heart
ever remain safe? It must, for he’s been betrothed since childhood to another
and only journeyed north to claim his bride.
A Duke Worth His Salt
by Allison Merritt
Lady Eleanor never doubts her father’s love, but when he
suffers a head wound and forgets his middle daughter, it thrusts her into a
world of uncertainty. He orders her out of his house, and she flees to the
family estate in Sussex. Intent on being useful, she disguises herself as a
shepherdess named Leah. She never expects to be charmed by the lord next door.
Lord Daniel Goodwin seeks solitude to write a novel, but really desires access
to the estate next door, where some of his fondest memories were made. He
intends to coax Lady Eleanor into giving him what he wants, but the stubborn
woman won't see him. Instead, he befriends shy Leah. When her future is in
danger, he uncovers her secrets which are nearly as troubling as his own. He
would gladly take Leah as his mistress, but can he take Lady Eleanor as his
wife to protect her after he’s vowed never to marry?
Masquerading as a Miss
by Ari Thatcher
Tossed upon a beach after a storm at sea, Colin Wentworth,
Viscount Spalding, awakens next to a mysterious young lady on the sandy shore.
She’s unable to tell him anything more than her given name, Cassandra. As Colin
strives to help her find her family, he loses his heart to her. His family
objects—the heir to the earldom can’t marry a woman who could be illegitimate,
for all anyone knows. Cassandra’s secret is much worse than his family fears,
and she’s afraid to lose him by revealing her identity. Is Colin’s love strong
enough to face the truth?
Searching for my Rogue
by Dawn Brower
Alys Dewitt’s sister is getting married. Lucky for her she
gets to be the maid of honor in a Regency themed wedding at an actual Ducal
estate in England. While attending the wedding, she falls through a time hole
and wakes up in 1815. Everything is strange, wondrous, not at all as she
expected it to be.
James Kendall, the Duke of Weston returns from war to find
an injured woman on his estate. She mumbles strange phrases and keeps calling
him by another name. Thinking her a bit mad from her wounds, he takes her to
the manor and calls for a doctor.
Will they give into their mutual desires, or will Alys find
a way back to her own time?
The Enchanted Cave by
Sue London
With his four friends under the spell of the Irish ‘sisters’
at The Enchanted Cave, it falls to Galen Mornay to save the poor idiots.
Although ostensibly lady boxers, he knows the sisters have a more prurient
background. Galen dangles the opportunity to become his mistress and the
sisters predictably turn their attentions to him. All except the beautiful
Maeve O’Malley, who insists she will be no man’s play thing. Can Galen save his
friend Finn before the fool offers to marry her? Or will Maeve prove to be too
much for Galen himself?
Taming Beauty by Lynne
Barron
One beastly baron’s curse is a desperate earl’s blessing. Or
so Lilith Aberdeen believes when she sets off for the wilds of Cornwall to
deliver the earl’s pampered, petulant daughter into the hands of Baron
Malleville, the Beast of Breckenridge. When Jasper finds himself beguiled by
the irreverent beauty traveling with his betrothed, even he begins to wonder if
the whispers surrounding his sanity might be true. Lilith is not the sweet,
innocent, biddable bride he bargained with the devil to possess. But she might
just be the one woman destined to lift the curse of his past and free him to
find happily-ever-after.
Stealing a Lady’s
Heart by Tammy Andresen
Locksmith by trade, Graham Fairfield needs a miracle to save
his father’s barony. Instead disaster comes calling in the form of Lady
Charlotte Beaumont, cousin to the king’s regent. Fleeing the dastardly
attentions of a Scottish lord, Charlotte finds a safe haven with the tradesmen
in the crumbling old manor and she breathes new life into their lives. It is
almost as though fate has brought her to their door. When danger catches up
with her and steals her away, it will be up to Graham and his clever brothers
to rescue her. Will he be too late to save the lady and the love blossoming
between them?
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