Whom Shall I Kiss....An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke? by Laura A. Barnes Book Tour and Giveaway :)
Whom
Shall I Kiss...An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke?
Tricking
the Scoundrels Book 1
By
Laura A. Barnes
Genre:
Historical Romance
What
started as a research project soon became a scandal...
She
wanted to prove a theory. He wanted to play a game. Can their schemes
lead them towards a kiss of love?
Tired
of watching her friends become ruined by the scoundrels of the ton,
Sidney Hartridge devises an experiment to reveal their antics. Her
plan is to lure three gentlemen to kiss her and see how they would
protect her honor. When her research leads her into her own
inappropriate scandal, her father agrees to a wedding offer from one
of her subjects. As her fiancé blackmails her into a marriage she
doesn’t desire, her research becomes exposed. Can Sidney avoid her
own scandal with the one she most desires to kiss?
Noah
Wildeburg started this season as any other by flirting with the sweet
new debutantes. When he rescues a lady off the dance floor, he is
unprepared for the emotions she stirs in his soul. As he pursues her,
he realizes he must compete for her hand. As he charms her with
tokens of affections and stolen kisses, he discovers she plays her
own game. Will Noah win Sidney’s love or is she just another
scandal to add to his list?
Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A
Marquess, or A Duke? is the first book in Laura A. Barnes new
historical romance series. If you like lighthearted drama filled
courtships set in Regency England, then you’ll love this new foray
into the ton.
Buy
Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? to read Laura’s
new Tricking the Scoundrels series today.
“So, if we cannot
discuss Sheffield’s papers, due to my lack of not finding them. Let
us discuss the man himself. What is your opinion of Sheffield’s
character?” Sidney inquired. “Well if that is not a loaded
question, I don’t know what is,” laughed Rory. “How so?” “You wish for me to give my judgment
on the very gentleman who courts you.” “What is wrong with that? I value
your opinion and would like to know what you think of him.” “If you are inquiring if I think he
is husband material for you, the answer to that is, no. But then
again, I am bias towards you and any competition towards your hand I
would state the same.” “Competition?” “Yes, Sidney, you are being competed
against, if by any indication of your mother’s crowded parlor
yesterday. I have decided to throw my hat in as well.” “You wish to court me?” Sidney
asked dumfounded. Rory stood and walked around the desk,
tugging Sidney out of her chair and into his arms. While, it felt
natural to hold her in his arms, it did not feel complete. It was a
new experience for them and would take time. Their bond of friendship
now turned into a courtship. An odd experience for them, but one that
felt content. He tipped her chin up to meet his eyes. As he stared
into them, he noted her confusion, and something else he couldn’t
quite figure out. It was if her mind tried to process information and
separate them into compartments. This wasn’t how he wanted this
scene to play. He needed to shock her to place himself in the
forefront of her mind. What Rory didn’t realize was that
was exactly what Sidney did. Her plans to draw the interest of her
three chosen gentlemen fell in the palm of her hands today. This
latest development with Rory was more than she expected. He shocked
her when he pulled her into his arms, but it felt nice and content.
What more could a girl ask for? She was unprepared for what he tried
next. After he tipped her head, he lowered his head in an attempt to
kiss her. She must stop him, this moved way too fast. Luckily, her
father’s footsteps as he walked along the hallway and his request
of tea and cookies saved her. Rory swiftly drew his arms away from
her and moved over to the shelves, pulling out a book. Sidney rested
her hand on her cheek against the warm blush covering her face. At
the sound of her father’s footsteps approaching the room drew
nearer, she moved to open the window. The fresh air perfumed the
study and cooled her in one shot.
I am the author of The Romancing the Spies Series. When I am not writing, I am spending time with my family. I love reading books on lazy afternoons, and late into the night. Anytime really. Married 28 years to the love of my life and we have three wonderful children and two sweet grandbabies. Besides writing, I have always wanted to travel. In the last few years we have gotten our passport stamped in England, Scotland, and Ireland. We are hoping to add Italy to the list soon. My debut novel is Rescued By the Captain.
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