The Daughter of an Earl

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A tale of romance, intrigue, and the true meaning of honorfrom the author ofThe Heart of a Duke. A tale of romance, intrigue, and the true meaning of honorfrom the author ofThe Heart of a Duke . . . An American businessman in England, Brett Curtis has little use for the haughty ton beyond seeing his sisters happily entertained in London. But when his cousin mysteriously disappears after inheriting the title of Duke, he sets out to locate him and drag him home. Lady Emily Chandler plunged into deep despair when her fiance died in India, and now she is determined to prove that he was murdered. The brash American Brett Curtis's reputation may be less than sterling, but he's just the man to help Emily on her quest-if she can convince him to accept her dangerous proposition. While their alliance uncovers a web of scandalous secrets, their undeniable attraction threatens to reveal something even more dangerous- true love. Praise for the novels of Victoria Morgan 'Plenty of suspense and intrigue . . . and a wonderful love story.' Cocktails and Books 'Just the right balance of history, romance, and intelligent prose.' PennyRomance.com

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Praise forThe Daughter of an Earl

Romance and mystery mix well in this complex sequel toThe Heart of a Duke, set in Regency England...This intelligent, sensual historical is filled with engaging wit, a healthy dose of intrigue, and scintillating romance.Publishers Weekly

With her hunconventional storylines and deep emotions, Morgan has quickly gained readers' favor. She spins a tale of intrigue deftly mixed with romance, enticing readers to cheer on her well-crafted chracters to the end and leaves us asking for more.RT Book Reviews(4 Stars)

Praise forThe Heart of a Duke

Tender passion, suspense, and adventure propel the story along at a fine pace. Morgans talents lie in creating realistic charactersa feisty heroine, honorable hero, and despicable villainand then placing them into a smartly written plot. Theres a bright future ahead for this newcomer.RT Book Reviews(4 Stars)

A historical romance with plenty of suspense and intrigue. The characters in this book were very well written...It was a great fast-paced read and a wonderful love story.Cocktails and Books

Author Bio

A lifelong New England resident, Victoria Morgan lives in a suburb of Boston. She is the author of For the Love of a Soldier and The Heart of a Duke, and juggles (with differing degrees of priority) a part-time job, writing, watercolor classes, her husband, two teen-agers, and a mini-golden doodle with a Napoleon complex. A 2011 RWA Golden Heart Finalist and an insatiable reader, she loves to see the magic of a world taking shape through the words of a book or the beauty of a painted picture.