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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Duchess of Sin by Laurel McKee

November 30, 2010 By Mary

Description

Blonde and beautiful Lady Anna Blacknall is in the mood for mischief. Entering Dublin’s most notorious den of vice, she finds herself in the arms of a mysterious, emerald-eyed Irishman. And although he is masked, his tender kiss is hauntingly familiar.

Conlan McTeer, Duke of Adair, has come to Dublin to fight for a free Ireland. But he’s suddenly reunited with the young Englishwoman who had once claimed his heart, and his passion turns from politics to pleasure. When their sizzling encounter brings danger to Anna’s door, she must decide where her loyalties lie-and quickly. For someone will do whatever it takes to destroy Conlan . . . and anyone he dares to love.

About the Author

LAUREL McKEE lives in Oklahoma with a menagerie of two cats, a Pug, and a bossy miniature poodle. She loves dance classes, collecting cheesy travel souvenirs, and watching the Food Network-even though she doesn’t cook. Writing as Amanda McCabe, her books have been nominated for many awards, including the RITA Award, the Romantic Times BOOKReviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Booksellers Best, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Holt Medallion. Please visit her website at www.LaurelMcKee.net.

Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Forever; Original edition (November 30, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446544760
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446544764

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

Although this is the second book in a trilogy, I really think it can stand alone.  I had no problem getting into the story and was enchanted right from the start.  I must admit that when someone is kissed by another person who is wearing a mask, I know where this story is going.  Seriously, this can only work in a historical romance.  So when Anna is kissed by Conlan, you can only know that there is going to a lot of hotness to follow.  The plot works on a lot of levels with a bit of mystery and thrills built in.  This one will definitely keep you warm on a cold winter night.  

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Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addresses (no PO Boxes)

Contest ends on 12.15.10 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 12.16.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hachette Book Group and up to 5 books will be available.
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    Comments

    1. Bethie says

      December 1, 2010 at 2:35 am

      I am so looking forward to reading this one.

    2. aromagik says

      December 1, 2010 at 2:57 pm

      Sounds fantastic! I blogged about the giveaway here:

      http://romance-aficionado.blogspot.com/2010/12/bookhounds-giveaway-review-duchess-of.html

      ~Lindy
      aromagik@gmail.com

    3. Bethie says

      December 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm

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    4. holdenj says

      December 2, 2010 at 3:08 am

      Thanks for the info and chance to win! It looks good.
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    5. Bethie says

      December 3, 2010 at 1:56 am

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      December 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm

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    7. Bethie says

      December 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm

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    8. Anonymous says

      December 4, 2010 at 10:15 am

      Sounds like a great read.

      -Vonda
      2much2reid{at}comcast{dot}net

    9. Mary (BookHounds) says

      December 4, 2010 at 2:16 pm

      Fact One: Laurel McKee is none other than an author whose books I already read, Amanda McCabe.

      Fact Two: “Duchess of Sin” is the second book of a trilogy . . . therefore, must go to the bookstore and get the first book of the series, “Countess of Scandal”. (collect all the books of a series before reading them consecutively)
      Vonda

    10. holdenj says

      December 4, 2010 at 7:10 pm

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    31. Laura H. says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:44 am

      From her website, I learned that Laurel McKee is actually the pen name for regency romance writer Amanda McCabe.

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    32. Laura H. says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:47 am

      Tweeted giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/MamaHendo3/status/15266426445107200

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    33. Laura H. says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:47 am

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    34. Mary (BookHounds) says

      December 17, 2010 at 1:50 am

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      An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

      Thanks to all who entered.

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