About a Rogue: Desperately Seeking Duke

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The eBook edition of About a Rogue includes a bonus short story in Caroline Lindens Desperately Seeking Duke series!

The first book in the new series Desperately Seeking Duke from USA Today bestselling and RITA award-winning author Caroline Linden.

Its no love match...

Bianca Tate is horrified when her sister Cathy is obliged to accept an offer of marriage from Maximilian St. James, notorious rake. Defiantly she helps Cathy elope with her true love, and takes her sisters place at the altar.

Its not even the match that was made...

Perched on the lowest branch of his family tree, Max has relied on charm and cunning to survive. But an unexpected stroke of luck gives him an outside chance at a dukedomand which Tate sister he weds hardly seems to matter.

But could it be the perfect match

Married or not,Bianca is determined to protect her familys prosperous ceramics business, even when Max shows an affinity for itnot to mention a dangerous ability to intrigue and tempt Bianca herself. And when Max realizes how beautiful and intelligent and desirable Bianca is, hell have to prove hes no rogue, but the passionately devoted husband she craves...

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"Linden (An Earl Like Me) begins her Desperately Seeking Duke series with a beautifully written, sensual tale that combines slow-burn heat, witty enemies-to-lovers banter, and lush details of Biancas career." Library Journal "Watching them go from cool companions to passionate husband and wife is warmly satisfying true regard grows naturally as Max and Bianca learn about each other through work, friends and shared interests." BookPage Readers will love this fresh take on a classic plot. The distinctive setting and engaging characters are delightful while the Taming of the Shrew aspects of Bianca and Maximilian's relationship provide tart, insightful dialogue. Shelf Awareness "Awell crafted, enjoyable and entertaining historical romance with a unique plot" HarlequinJunkie.com "An entertaining taleMs. Linden ends About a Rogue with an interesting twist that will lead nicely into book two of the series. I look forward to seeing who the next Duke of Carlyle will be!" allaboutromance.com

Author Bio

Caroline Linden was born a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer software before turning to writing fiction. Twelve years, sixteen books, three Red Sox championships, and one dog later, she has never been happier with her decision. Her books have won the NEC Reader's Choice Beanpot Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award, the NJRW Golden Leaf award, and RWA's RITA(R) Award. Since she never won any prizes in math, she takes this as a sign that her decision was also a smart one. Visit her online at www.CarolineLinden.com.