Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Teaser Tuesday ~ 5/27/14

This is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading.


To participate you:
* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS!
(Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!


Wicked (Reluctant Brides, #1) by Cheryl Holt

New York Times bestselling author, CHERYL HOLT, delights readers once again with the first sizzling story in her new “Reluctant Brides” trilogy…

Rose Ralston has spent her life at Miss Peabody’s School for Girls—first as a student, then as a teacher. But with Miss Peabody’s passing, the school has been closed, the students sent away, and Rose is facing an uncertain future. As Miss Peabody’s will is read, Rose had been told to expect a small bequest, but she’s stunned to discover that her inheritance is a dowry that’s already been paid to an elderly widower. The man is in quick need of an heir, and Rose can agree to wed or she’ll get nothing and will have no money and nowhere to go. She’s never lived on her own, and without family or friends to assist her, she’s out of options. Reluctantly, she agrees to the marriage and heads off to the man’s Summerfield estate.

James Talbot grew up at Summerfield. But as an orphan, his position was never exactly clear. The owner, Stanley Oswald, constantly tormented James with the secrets of his parentage. Rumors abound that he’s Stanley’s natural-born son, but the truth has been impossible to unravel. Needing to escape Stanley’s manipulations, James has spent the past decade in the army. But Stanley has lured him home, and when James learns of Stanley’s pending marriage, he can’t help but be intrigued. He’s eager to engage in a little mischief, and nothing would give him greater pleasure than to ruin the match before it begins.

Rose is fascinated by handsome, virile James, but bound to wed elderly, decrepit Stanley. As Stanley woos her and James interferes, any wild ending seems possible. For Rose—who only ever wanted a home of her own—she just might end up with more than she ever dreamed.

RELUCTANT BRIDES… When love is the key and dowry the bait, who can predict what a woman might do?


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22007151-wicked?from_search=true

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JVV3WJ0http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wicked-cheryl-holt/1119319483?ean=9781497327658

 99¢

Teaser


His hot gaze took a slow meander down her body, lingering at several spots where he had no business lingering, and her cheeks flushed  bright red.  She'd never been ogled, and she scowled and stood even straighter.
Hehe. I'm liking Mr. James Talbot.  Decided I needed some historical romance for a change.  What do you think?  Have a teaser for me?  Leave me a comment.

6 comments:

  1. It's been a long time since I read a historical romance. This one sounds like a fun read.

    My Tease @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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  2. Great teaser! Historical romances are my favorite!!

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  3. Hot teaser, as hot as the cover!!

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  4. I like that! I've been thinking about digging into a good historical too. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. I haven't read a historical romance in forever. I'll be looking forward to your review. Great tease.

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