New-To-Me-Authors
Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 4:54 pmCategory: Books I've Read
I recently read 2 new-to-me authors and I have to say that I highly recommend both!
One author I read was Lorraine Heath.
The first book:
A dashing duke. . .
A wealthy heiress. . .
An infuriating chaperone. . .
A scandal that will leave one of the ladies with. . .
A DUKE OF HER OWN
Lady Louisa Wentworth knows she will never marry well—her family’s impoverished estate has ensured as much. Resigned to spinsterhood, the proud beauty has agreed to chaperone a young American heiress who seeks a titled husband through the turbulent waters of London society.
The dashing Duke of Hawkhurst must marry wealth for the sake of his family. This well-heeled young American, Miss Jenny Rose, would do quite nicely. But the girl’s infuriating chaperone seems determined to keep them apart. And worse still, Hawk finds himself far more attracted to the intoxicating Lady Louisa than to her innocent charge!
A romantic subterfuge is called for—as desperate Hawk plots to draw the heiress into a compromising position, making marriage a necessity. But when it’s lovely Louisa instead who falls into his sensuous web, this game of hearts takes a passionate and most unexpected turn. . .
The second book:
Desperate for riches, penniless Michael Tremayne, Marquess of Falconridge, is willing to auction away his only possession of any value–his title–to the highest bidding American father. But Kate Rose was the last daughter he had in mind to marry. The willful and headstrong Kate requires from marriage the one thing Michael is unable to give–powerful, unending love..
Kate refuses to give into her husband’s sensual demands until he has earned her love. Michael is not one to back down from a challenge, but neither does he believe in playing by the rules. While he is unfamiliar with love, he is extremely intimate with passion. He is determined to convince Kate that one can substitute for the other. And what better way to convince her than by patiently and skillfully seducing her?
Tomorrow I’ll post about the second new-to-me author I’ve read. 
Aly said,
July 14, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
You know I am not a historical girl but oh do I love Ms. Heath’s contemps! Hard Lovin’ Man and Smooth Talkin’ Stranger have been on my keeper shelf years! Love them! Smokin’ reads and great story! Can’t find that too often!