I Adored a Lord

June 2, 2014
Readers are in for a riotous good time in this Regency-set game of Clue from Ashe (How to Marry a Highlander). Ravenna Caulfield is battling grief over the death of her beloved pet. The last thing she wants is to attend a bride-hunting party for a spoiled prince, but an unexpected encounter lands her in the arms of handsome Lord Vitor Courtenay, making the party considerably more lively. When a guest is found murdered, Ravenna and Vitor set out to investigate the remaining party guests, who are conveniently trapped in the house. Even though Ravenna’s and Vitor’s banter sparkles with wit and flirtation, their romance takes second billing to the delicious whodunit. The supporting characters are magnetic, particularly the salacious Lady Iona. A strong plot and exceptional dialogue will appeal to mystery fans as well as romance readers.

July 1, 2014
When Ravenna Caulfield is forced by her elder sister to attend a house party, she encounters mean girls, a murder mystery and maybe the man of her dreams. Ravenna, the third of three orphan sisters who were taken in by a scholarly village vicar, has established herself in a lord's household taking care of his many pets. But now that her sister Arabella is married, everyone but Ravenna feels that the position is unseemly for the sister-in-law of a duke. Arabella arranges for Ravenna to be invited to a house party in France that includes a Portuguese prince in hopes that she might win his hand, since Arabella believes in a fortuneteller's promise that once one of the sisters marries a prince, they will know who their parents are. Animal enthusiast Ravenna would rather be anywhere other than a society party filled with scheming English ladies determined to win the hand of the spoiled royal, but her interest is piqued by the man's half brother, Vitor Courtenay, who steals a kiss in the stable. Then, as a snowstorm moves in, she and Vitor are embroiled in solving a few mysteries, including a murder, a dognapping and some love affairs gone awry. But as they work through a castle full of secrets, the restless warrior and the enigmatic free spirit must also map a new road toward their own happy-ever-after, since it's becoming clear that they are perfect for each other. Ashe continues her Prince Catchers series with two social outsiders who never knew they were looking for a soul mate until they found one; their romantic journey is filled with lively conversation, quirky mysteries, and a supporting cast that fleshes out the love story in smart, satisfying ways. Sparkling and witty, with tender romance and sizzling sensuality.

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