From Publishers Weekly
Lord Royce Van Cleef, Earl of Tewksbury, bets his friends that he can win a bride by applying the rules of foxhunting to the romantic chase. The woman chosen to be the object of his attentions is the incomparable Lady Laurel Simmons. Laurel is intrigued by the infuriating yet enjoyable Royce and almost succumbs to his seductive schemes until she learns of the infamous wager. Livid at his deception and determined to outmaneuver him at his own game, Laurel plots to make Royce the quarry and sets all the matchmaking mamas of the ton on him. Royce soon realizes that Laurel has found him out and welcomes the challenge of winning his wary bride-to-be. The two are so intent on their own merry games that neither is prepared for the entry of new hunters bent on revenge and destruction. Malvey (Temptress) delights with her charming characters and witty situations, and the many plot twists add a dash of spice and suspense to this romantic chase. (Apr.)
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Product Description
In Temptress and Enchanted, Victoria Malvey brought the beauty and elegance of nineteenth-century England to life. Now, with her special blend of storytelling and romance, she takes a fresh and engaging look at the eternal pursuit of love.
For Royce Van Cleef, earl of Tewkbury, marriage is a very simple matter. Rather than waste time and effort courting, one must make the intended bride become the pursuer. When his friends scoff, he proposes to put his theory to the test by winning Lady Laurel Simmons. She is beautiful, well-bred, and sharp-tongued -- an exceptional challenge for any man.
But Lady Laurel catches wind of Royce's foul scheme. Annoyed beyond words -- a rare state for her -- she decides to best him at his game. Before the season is over, she vows, Royce will be the one chasing after her. Now enthralled with ploy and counterploy, Royce and Laurel are making and breaking the rules with wild abandon -- until neither can admit the game has become heartbreakingly real...
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