LOVE BY DECEPTION
Book 2, Age of Innocence
by Debra Elizabeth
BLURB:
Content with her life as a lady's maid, Isabel Knott learns
the father she never knew has left her a fortune. The news comes with one
restriction—she can never reveal his name. Isabel falls in love with Colby
Tisbury, but with her nonexistent pedigree his father, Lord Tisbury, will never
accept her as his daughter-in-law.
Colby Tisbury must marry, and soon. If he doesn’t find a
bride before the end of the Season, his father will supply one. Then Colby
meets sassy Isabel Knott, and everything changes—but can he go against his
father’s wishes and marry a girl utterly lacking in family and connections?
Isabel is forced to make an impossible choice - reveal her secret identity and
bring shame to her true father or lose Colby forever.
EXCERPT:
“Of course, why wouldn’t you? You’re beautiful and smart,
and perhaps with a few lessons, the perfect young lady for any gentleman to be
happy to have as his wife.”
Isabel beamed at her sister. She always knew the right
things to say to make her feel loved. A husband? Wouldn’t that be something?
She closed her eyes and wondered what it would be like to be kissed, really
kissed by a man. The only man she’d been around for most of her life was Mr.
Condiff and half the time, he had ignored her.
“Isabel, are you listening?”
Isabel’s eyes popped open and she felt a blush rise up her
neck. “Sorry, I was merely thinking about the possibility of attracting a
husband.”
Georgette nodded. “I understand, but please pay attention. A
lady’s most important accessory is her fan. Use it to give yourself a few
moments to think of an appropriate response should a gentlemen come over and
speak with you. It would not do well for you to blurt out the first thing that
comes to mind.”
“Are you saying I’m too bold?”
“Maybe a little,” Georgette said.
Isabel stood and placed her teacup on the tray and hurried
up the stairs. “I’ll be right back,” she said over her shoulder.
When Isabel came back into the parlor with a white lace fan,
she saw her sister was frowning.
“Isabel, what are you doing?”
“I’m following your advice. Shall I practice for you?”
Georgette couldn’t help but smile. “Yes.”
Isabel set out to practice every scenario she could think
of. “Miss Knott, it is a pleasure to meet you,” she said in her best imitation
of a low, manly voice. Fanning herself, she batted her eyes and replied, “Thank
you, sir. And who are you again? I’m so busy fanning myself that I completely
forgot your name.”
Her sister’s laughter filled the front parlor. “Isabel,
you’re shameless.”
“I know. Shall I demonstrate more?”
Before Georgette could answer, Isabel played out scene after
scene entertaining her. She was laughing so much that tears rolled down her
cheeks. “Stop, you must stop. I can’t breathe anymore,” Georgette begged.
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AUTHOR Bio:
Debra Elizabeth is the romance pen name for fantasy author
Debra L Martin. Together with her co-author and brother, they enjoy writing
epic fantasy. They have published 4 books to date, THE SILVER CROSS, ASSASSIN'S
CURSE, THE QUEST FOR NOBILITY AND THE CRYSTAL FACADE. They are currently
working on WITCH'S CURSE, Book 2 in the Witchstone Prophecies.
LOVE BY DECEPTION is Book 2 in the Age of Innocence series.
Book 1 is LOVE BY SECRETS. She is currently working on Book 3, DARE TO LOVE A
SPY.
Debra also blogs at Two Ends of the Pen where she writes
about everything writing as well as hosting author interviews and posting book
reviews.
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ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. I love the cover... it is much sexier than most.
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