How to Kiss a Rogue
(book two Connected by a Kiss)
Amanda Mariel
Release Date: November
1, 2016
Length: 24k/novella
Heat Rating: 2
Genre: Historical
Romance, Regency
A misunderstanding that wounds the bonds of friendship leads a lady to find the love of her life.
Lady Natalie's betrothal is ended and frees her to pursue the man of her dreams. During a holiday party she discovers the lord she desires in attendance. So hatches a plan to snare him.
Lord Christian St. Vella the Marquis of Knightly has no desire to marry. The more Lady Natalie chases the more irritated he becomes. As the party progresses he cannot help but see past her shallow exterior and recognizes a lady he could fall for.
Will they come together to share a unforgettable Christmastide?
Lady Natalie Seymore has been informed at the last moment that the Christmas ball at their home is to announce her betrothal. The fact that she has never met the man, and has her heart set on another doesn't matter to her parents. She must do as she is told.
Christian St. Vella the Marquis of Knightly has travelled to the country estate owned by the father of one of his best friends. The Christmas celebration is one of many he has attended there. His friend's sister is a hoyden that was always in the way.
A sweet historical romance where nothing seems to go right for our heroine. Our hero has hit a time in his life where he needs to grow up, but is not sure he wants to.
A very entertaining story.
Christian St. Vella the Marquis of Knightly has travelled to the country estate owned by the father of one of his best friends. The Christmas celebration is one of many he has attended there. His friend's sister is a hoyden that was always in the way.
A sweet historical romance where nothing seems to go right for our heroine. Our hero has hit a time in his life where he needs to grow up, but is not sure he wants to.
A very entertaining story.
Excerpt:
Glancing from behind the fern, her stomach dropped.
“Bradford,”—She came out into the open—“What are you doing here?”
“Knightly asked me to come in first.”
She released a breath she hadn’t known she had been
holding. Christian was here. “You cannot stay.”
“I must. It would be highly improper to leave you
unchaperoned with a man we are not related to.” Bradford smirked, shoving his
hands in his pockets.
Natalie stepped up to him, placed her hands on his
shoulders, and began pushing him toward the door. “Nothing untoward will happen
as long as you leave now.”
Oh, why had she failed to think of a chaperone? Now
Bradford had his nose squarely in the center of her scheme and he’d surely ruin
everything.
A mischievous twinkle lit his eyes and he chuckled.
“Nothing untoward will occur at any rate. Knightly has no wish to ruin you.”
Natalie’s face warmed and she gave another shove.
“Mind your own affairs.”
“Perhaps I should tell Mother what you are about.”
“You would not dare! You cannot. Imagine what she
would do, Bradford.” Natalie dropped her hands from his shoulders and gave him
her best pouty look. “What do you think I am about? You act as though I am some
sully maid,” She peered at him, her blood heated with angry indignation. How
dare he think she was going about, carrying on trysting with men? No matter it
was exactly her intended purpose…he should not assume such from her.
“Do calm yourself. Getting your skirts in a knot
will change nothing.” Bradford shook his head. “We both know what you are doing
here.”
She closed her eyes for a heartbeat. He was correct,
she could no more lie to him than she could herself. “I beg of you, do not say
a word to anyone.”
“You are quite entertaining.” He chuckled while he
walked toward the door. “I will be directly outside should Knightly require my
assistance.”
“You may well be the one in need.” Natalie reached
for a nearby pot and flung it toward him. The projectile missed him, crashing
into the floor. “You are not entertaining in the least.”
“You had better clean that mess up or Mother is
certain to discover what you’ve been getting up to without my having to tell
her.” His deep chuckle only increased in volume as he disappeared from the
greenhouse.
She ought to have known he was teasing her. He no
more wished for their parents to know his friend was secretly meeting her than
she did. In retrospect, bringing Bradford along was a good plan on Christian’s
part. As much as it pained her to admit it, he would ensure no one caught them
alone together. Natalie released a sigh, then smoothed her skirts before
Christian entered. Her heart pounded—this was her chance.
She stood still with one hip cocked to the left as
he stepped into the greenhouse and approached her. “Lord Knightly, I am pleased
you came.”
“You should be equally pleased that your brother was
the only one to notice your note. Are you trying to get ruined?”
She swallowed at the harshness of his tone. “On the
contrary, that is why I told you not to show it to anyone. Though I must
confess, I am pleased Bradford came along. He will make an excellent look out.”
She did her best to offer a charming smile despite her sudden nerves.
“And why would we need someone to watch out for us?”
Christian leveled his penetrating stare on her.
She reached out a trembling hand and trailed the
tips of her fingers across his strong jaw. Even through her gloves she felt his
warmth seeping into her—imprinting on her soul. “I want a kiss. One more
passionate than the one you bestowed on Lady Pippa.”
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Bestselling historical romance author Amanda Mariel dreams of days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word. When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing her photography skills, or spending time with her family.
Amanda lives along the Lake Huron shoreline in northern Michigan with her husband and two kids. She holds a Master of Liberal Arts Degree with a concentration in literature and has a long-standing love affair with sugary junk food.
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