Good Earl Gone Bad (32 page)

She only hoped that Trent's tenure with the Lords of Anarchy would prove less volatile than the two previous presidents'.

 

 

 

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ANDA
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OLLINS

Good Dukes Wear Black

Available in April 2016 from St. Martin's Paperbacks

 

“Sensual historical romance.”
—Romance Junkies

 

About the Author

Manda Collins
spent her teen years wishing she'd been born a couple of centuries earlier, preferably in the English countryside. Time travel being what it is, she resigned herself to life with electricity and indoor plumbing, and read lots of books. When she's not writing, she's helping other people use books, as an academic librarian
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Also by
Manda Collins

A Good Rake Is Hard to Find

Why Lords Lose Their Hearts

Why Earls Fall in Love

Why Dukes Say I Do

How to Entice an Earl

How to Romance a Rake

How to Dance with a Duke

Novellas

The Perks of Being a Beauty

Once Upon a Christmas Kiss

 

Praise for
Manda Collins
's delectable Regency novels

Why Lords Lose Their Hearts

“This sweet and sensuous novel has an undercurrent of mystery that will keep readers riveted.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“Collins's tale blends intrigue and desire in a story that is an unusual and intriguing combination of chilling and sweet.”

—
RT Book Reviews

“A suspense-filled tale,
Why Lords Lose Their Hearts
, the third book in author
Manda Collins
's Wicked Widows trilogy, is a witty, sensual historical romance that will captivate readers from the very beginning. Filled with warmth, clever dialogue, engaging characters, sizzling chemistry, mystery, danger, surprising plot twists, tender romance, and true love, this story is a delight.”

—
Romance Junkies

“Fresh dialogue, suspense, revenge, a most unlikely villain, and of course, romance make
Why Lords Lose Their Hearts
a definite must-read!”

—
Reader to Reader Reviews

Why Earls Fall in Love

“With its shades of
I Know What You Did Last Summer
and strong gothic overtones, Collins's latest is a chill seeker's delight. Along with the surprising climax, readers will thoroughly enjoy the well-crafted characters, the charming setting, and the romance that adds spice to the drama.”

—
RT Book Reviews

“Sparkling romance amid mystery.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“Combining love, wit, warmth, suspense, intrigue, emotion, sensuality, interesting characters, romance, and plenty of danger, Ms. Collins's has created another enthralling story.”

—
Romance Junkies

“Award-winning author
Manda Collins
brings sensual historical romance to a new level with wit, heat, and beautifully written detail, finely drawn characters, and a flair for fun.”

—Examiner.com

Why Dukes Say I Do

“Witty and smart, Collins's prose flows smoothly as she merges a charming, compassionate love story with gothic suspense … Add strong pacing and depth of emotion, and there's no doubt this is a winner.”

—
RT Book Reviews
(Top Pick, 4½ stars)

“Collins has a deft touch with characterization, and she expertly weaves a thrilling thread of danger throughout the story.
Why Dukes Say I Do
is highly recommended for readers who enjoy their historical romances with a generous soupçon of suspense.”

—
Reader to Reader Reviews

“
Manda Collins
pens a charming, romantic tale with
Why Dukes Say I Do.
”

—Single Titles

“Totally engrossing, witty, and suspenseful.”

—Tulsa Book Review

 

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Contents

Title Page

Copyright Notice

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-one

Chapter Twenty-two

Epilogue

About the Author

Also by Manda Collins

Praise for Manda Collins's delectable Regency novels

Copyright

 

 

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

 

GOOD EARL GONE BAD

 

Copyright © 2015 by Manda Collins.

 

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St. Martin's Paperbacks edition / October 2015

 

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