Lady Olivia, the youngest sister of the Earl of Castleton, has no patience for the boring gentlemen of aristocratic society. She longs for a more adventurous life like the ladies who visit the Raven Club. But her plans are thwarted when her family drags her to a country house party to meet the elusive Duke of Keswick.
Tristan Cameron, the Duke of Keswick, finds Olivia in his stables. She believes him to be the stable master, and he doesn’t dissuade her of the notion. He has no interest in entertaining one of the spoiled, self-indulgent ladies who’ve invaded his home. Except, Olivia is neither of those things, and their shared kiss during a ride results in combustible passion.
And a potential scandal.
Olivia is relieved when the handsome stable master comes to her aid as her alibi, but that relief fades to anger when she suddenly finds herself betrothed to the harsh, foul-tempered duke.
Tristan believes he’s been trapped by a scheming, title-seeking lady. To make matters worse, she’s utterly captivating. He plans on leaving her behind in the country immediately after their vows, but Tristan soon finds himself battling temptation and Olivia’s stubborn determination to be the Duchess he doesn’t believe he deserves...
About the Book
How to Capture a Dukeby Tina GabrielleSeriesRaven Club
GenreAdult
Historical Romance
PublisherEntangled Scandalous
Publication DateOctober 14, 2019
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Excerpt:
“I don’t want my drunken duchess to cause a scene in a casino,” Tristan
said.
Olivia felt her temper rise. “Your duchess!” she screeched. “You do not
want a duchess.”
He leaned forward, his face inches from hers. “Now that I have one,
I’ve decided to keep her.”
“Keep me? What on earth does that mean?”
“It means I expect my wife to behave like a lady, not a tavern doxy.”
He caught her hand before it made contact with his cheek. His dark gaze
narrowed. “I suppose I deserve your outrage, but do not seek to strike me
again.”
Perhaps if the world didn’t spin, Olivia would be afraid. But she had
never feared physical harm from him. Other things, yes, but not physical harm.
She licked suddenly dry lips. His gaze lowered to her mouth, and she
felt as if he’d touched her there, his stare had turned so heated. The air
shifted in the carriage, like a storm that blew away. She was left with a
heightened awareness of lightning about to strike. She felt warm all over, as
if he’d hauled her against his chest. She should be furious. What was wrong
with her?
“You drive me mad.” He released her wrist but didn’t move, and neither
did she. They stayed suspended in their seats, inches apart, eyes connecting.
“Why do you care? If you refuse to consummate our marriage, am I to
stay untouched forever?”
“No,” he said, his voice rough. “You are young and lovely and should
experience passion.”
It must be the whisky that was making her bold, but she didn’t care.
“Do you prefer I seek a lover, then?”
“No. The thought of you with another does not sit well with me.”
Olivia’s pulse leaped. Oh. She’d never expected him to say such things.
Never expected him to make such an admission. “Why?”
“It’s my right to bed you and your right to be with me. For me to make
love to my wife. To make you cry out with passion.”
Oh my.
She could get lost in the longing in his eyes.
For a brief moment, she imagined things had been different between them. He
wasn’t a duke, they weren’t forced to marry, and their pasts had no
consequence. They were simply two strangers ensconced in the intimacy of a
carriage.
“I’d start here.” Tristan reached for her hand and drew back her glove
to place a kiss on the pulse point of her wrist. She stifled a gasp at his
gentleness and the brush of his lips on the sensitive spot. Then, slowly, he
peeled off her glove and kissed the center of her palm.
She watched the top of his head, and she longed to bury her fingers in
the dark locks, to see if they were as soft as they appeared. Then he lifted
his head and met her eyes. He was close, so close, and she wanted to kiss him
so badly she ached.
“And then?” she asked.
“Then I’d kiss your lips.”
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About Tina Gabrielle
Best-selling author TINA GABRIELLE is an attorney and mechanical engineer whose love of reading for pleasure helped her get through years of academia. She often picked up a romance and let her fantasies of knights in shining armor and lords and ladies carry her away. She is the author of adventurous Regency historical romances for Entangled Publishing and Kensington Books. Tina also writes best-selling cozy mysteries as Tina Kashian for Kensington Books.
Publisher’s Weekly calls her Regency Barrister’s series, “Well-matched lovers…witty comradely repartee.” Tina’s books have been Barnes & Noble top picks, and her first book, Lady Of Scandal, was nominated as best first historical by Romantic Times Book Reviews. Tina lives in New Jersey and is married to her own hero and is blessed with two daughters. She loves to hear from readers.
Visit her website to learn about upcoming releases, join her newsletter, and enter free monthly contests at www.tinagabrielle.com
Author Interview:
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Both! Writing a
novel is not an easy task. I think of it as a rollercoaster ride of emotion.
One day I can be struggling with the dreaded sagging middle, and the next day
my fingers are flying over the keyboard. Overall, writing is energizing for me
and I love when I’m in the middle of a story and the words are flowing. It’s
like working out!
I think we all fall
into certain traps when we begin writing. A common trap, and one I struggled
with, was starting in the wrong place. We all have backstory we want to convey
about our characters. The trick is to weave it in throughout the book and not
have one big backstory dump.
What is your writing superpower?
Chocolate! I’m a
big chocoholic and prefer dark chocolate. I have a piece every day. I’m
convinced it helps me write.
Have you ever gotten writer’s block?
Writer’s block is
also a dreaded phenomenon, and it can result in frustration and depression.
I’ve experienced a form of it. Whether I’m staring at a blank screen or an
empty piece of paper, it can be crippling. Thankfully, I’ve used helpful tips
to overcome it. Exercising works best for me. I’m a lap swimmer, and I’ve found
the quiet time away from the kids and work very helpful. I’m able to simply think. If this doesn’t work, I change my
environment. I’m not a coffee drinker, but I go to my nearest Starbucks with my
laptop and order a large iced tea. Something about being around people, without
having to talk to anyone, helps me focus. I’ve written some of my best scenes
at my local Starbucks.
Thankfully, I
haven’t suffered from many bouts of writer’s block. I use my tips and soon my
characters speak to me. I start writing. And writing some more. And then
something wonderful happens. I finish the novel and do the snoopy dance and run
around the house kissing my husband and kids in celebration. It’s one of the
best feelings!
Did you ever consider writing under a pseudonym?
I write adventurous
Regency historical romance as Tina Gabrielle. I also write diverse cozy
mysteries set at the Jersey shore as Tina Kashian (Hummus and Homicide, Stabbed
in the Baklava, and One Feta in the Grave). Because the genres are different, I
use the two names.
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you
trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
I write series, but
all my books can be stand alone reads. This is true for the romances I write as
Tina Gabrielle and my cozy mystery series that I write as Tina Kashian.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything,
what would it be?
Even though writing
is a solitary profession, you don’t have to be alone. There are so many
wonderful writer’s groups out there. I’m a member of Romance Writers of
America, my local NJ Romance Writers Chapter, and Sisters in Crime. I’ve met
friends and critique partners through these organizations. I wish I had joined
them earlier.
What do you owe the real people upon whom you base your
characters?
“How to Capture a
Duke” was special for me to write. The hero, Tristan, has a bit of a stutter
and I benefited from speech therapy as a kid. Speech therapists are wonderful
and help children and adults all over the country.
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
I’m working on a
new historical romance. The heroine is multicultural and comes from an
Armenian, Greek and Lebanese family. Just like me!
What kind of research do you do, and how long do you
spend researching before beginning a book?
I do a lot of
research on the Regency period. I’m a member of the Beau Monde chapter of
Romance Writers of America and they are a wealth of information. I enjoy
research and love to read nonfiction books on the period. For my Regency
Barrister series, I used my own experiences as an attorney in the courtroom.
For “How to Capture a Duke,” I also recalled my speech therapy sessions as a
child. I think real life experiences help enrich a book.
How many hours a day do you write?
I try to write each
day, but this doesn’t always happen. I’m a mother of two girls, a wife, a
sister and a friend. I have learned to be flexible. I’ve also learned to write
in the car during soccer or swim team practice. Every word adds up.
What was your hardest scene to write?
My hero in “How to
Capture a Duke” has a bit of a stutter. The hardest scenes to write were when
he recalls being bullied as a child at boarding school. It was hard because I
recall having speech difficulties as a child. Other difficult scenes to write
were when he rejects treatment. But wonderful scenes are when he gets the help
he needs and accomplishes his lifelong goal of arguing on behalf of a bill in
Parliament that helps wounded soldiers.
By the way, did you
know Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Earl Jones, and Nicole Kidman (just
to name a few) struggled with stuttering? This book means a lot to me and I
hope it inspires others.
What is your favorite childhood book?
Beauty and the
Beast.
Does your family support your career as a writer?
Yes, I’m very
fortunate to have a supportive husband and two girls. I couldn’t do it without
them.
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