Stroke of Genius (23 page)

VEXING THE VISCOUNT

“I’ve called Emily the queen of the first lines because they always made me smile and I’m eager to see what will follow as the story unfolds. This book is no exception…The adventure of a treasure hunt combined with the sensual teachings of a courtesan seen though innocent eyes, make this historical something to smile about.”

—Barbara Vey,
Publishers Weekly

“Bryan’s delicious and witty romance has engaging characters whose fast-paced adventures will truly delight.”

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RT Book Reviews

“A refreshingly unconventional hero and heroine, an intriguingly different historical setting, and a surfeit of sizzling sexual chemistry all fall neatly into place in Bryan’s latest splendidly sexy romance.”

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Booklist

PLEASURING THE PIRATE

“For me, you could call this book,
Pleasuring the Reader.
”

—Barbara Vey,
Publishers Weekly

“Bryan’s touches of humor, naughty bawdy dialogue and colorful descriptions capture the era, adding dimension to this charming tale of a landlocked pirate, the hellion who tames him and their wild adventure.”

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RT Book Reviews

“A delightful, witty romance…with a pace fast enough to keep me fully engaged. The dialogue between Jack and Gabriel is clever and full of such sly fun that the pages really flew by.”

—All About Romance

“
Pleasuring the Pirate
is a Perfect 10 in my book, and I know that readers will love reading Jacquelyn and Gabe’s story.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“With precious nieces underfoot, a friend of dubious character, a hunt for treasure, lots of sexual tension, and danger and action woven throughout the story, many will find Gabriel and Jacquelyn’s story to be a page-turning read. Ms. Bryan gives it all to the reader.”

—Once Upon a Romance

“Bottom line, if you’re looking for a feel-good, fun historical romance with plenty of sexual sizzle,
Pleasuring the Pirate
will be sure to pleasure you, too!”

—Romance Reader

DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS

“Bryan has a great handle on the material and her characters, creating a charming, colorful story with an intricate, fast-paced story line.”

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Publishers Weekly

“
Distracting the Duchess
is a delightfully unique tale…Great dialogue and quite a bit of humor add to this enjoyable tale. There are some sizzling hot love scenes that will have readers fanning themselves! All in all,
Distracting the Duchess
will make for a unique, totally fun read.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Writing as Bryan, Diana Groe gives readers a sexy, fast-paced romp that will appeal to fans of Cheryl Holt, Lisa Kleypas and Celeste Bradley.”

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RT Book Reviews

“Wickedly witty writing and wonderfully entertaining characters are the key ingredients in Bryan’s sinfully sexy historical romance, which touches shrewdly on many key elements of the Victorian era, from extreme decorum to empire building to passions for the classical past, science (including anatomy), and art.”

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Booklist

Distracting the Duchess
is “fun, fresh and sexy.”

—Dear Author

A LEISURE BOOK®

June 2010

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Copyright © 2010 by Diana Groe

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