Launching a Lord

I have loved Petunia Bateman since the day she walked on screen as the youngest sister of Sir Matthew Bateman in Never Kneel to a Knight. She was outspoken, bighearted, and intrigued by the world around her. That hasn’t changed now that she’s all grown up and the heroine of her own story!

Spunky Petunia Bateman may be a commoner, but she is far from common. Anyone who cannot appreciate that is not worth her time. Then her best friend’s fiancé, the deposed crown prince of Batavaria, awards her a title, and the man she once loved decides she might be worth another look. Think again, sir!

Lord Ashforde had considered the lovely Miss Bateman for his bride three years ago. But his family history convinced Ash that cool heads and calm demeanors must prevail. There is nothing cool and calm about his feelings for Petunia, which have only grown since he rashly decided against her. But can he convince her, and himself, to give their love another try?

When the prince asks Petunia to persuade Ash to take up their cause to see their kingdom restored, the two are thrown together, and the enemies of Batavaria take note. Can love blossom amid skullduggery? Especially with an unlikely couple that might be made for each other?

The book is available in print and ebook at fine online retailers and soon a bookstore near you:

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FYI—Marissa and I will be out November 22, celebrating Thanksgiving week with family and friends. Hope you have an opportunity to do the same. Be sure to catch Marissa’s post next week, and come back on November 29 for a special guest post by the amazing Alissa Baxter!

Launching a Prince

The daughter of a duke, bound by duty.

A prince in disguise

A matchmaking cat.

Yes, if you recognized the last as Fortune, you’re right! Fortune had a hand, er, paw, in matching up all the heroines in my Fortune’s Brides series, starting with Never Doubt a Duke. Now she’s back, with the next generation of young ladies, and she has help. http://www.reginascott.com/neverdoubtaduke.html

Lady Abelona, youngest daughter of the Duke of Wey (Belle to friends and family), is ready to make her debut in Society, but, oddly enough, her two older sisters, Larissa and Callie, and best friend, Petunia Bateman, have yet to find their happily-ever-afters, despite three Seasons in London. So Belle makes them vow to see all four of them wed by harvest. Fortune will have her paws full!

Though Larissa promises to help (after all, no one says no to Belle), she’s all but given up on finding her own groom. What gentleman could possibly be good enough to meet her late mother’s and grandmother’s expectations. She has a hard enough time meeting those expectations for poise, propriety, and perfection. But a chance encounter brings the most marvelous gentleman to her attention. A shame he is merely a captain of the Imperial Guard of Batavaria and in no way the suitable husband for the daughter of a duke.

Prince Otto Leopold Augustus of Batavaria has one goal: to win back his country from those who ousted his family. But someone seems intent on stopping him, for danger stalks the corridors of their palace in England. So why not trade places with his identical twin brother, the leader of the Imperial Guard? Leo might just uncover their enemies before someone is hurt. And having an ally in the thoroughly proper and pretty duke’s daughter can only help.

The more Larissa and Leo are thrown together, the more secrets come to light and the more their attraction grows. Would the daughter of a duke dare to throw off propriety, if it means winning the heart of the most princely of men?

Available now in ebook from fine online retailers and print from Amazon and an independent bookstore near you:

Smashwords 

Amazon (affiliate link)

Barnes and Noble

Apple Books

Kobo

And look for Callie’s story, Never Court a Count, coming in February!