The Lady Meets Her Match by Gina Conkle ISBN: 9781402294303
Published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on 2015-04-07
Genres: Fiction, General, Historical, Romance
Pages: 384
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Finding her is only half the battle
Cyrus Ryland didn’t become England’s wealthiest bachelor by being a pushover, but the mysterious beauty he discovers sneaking around his study during a grand ball enflames his curiosity. They share one dance, but when the clock chimes midnight, she’s nowhere to be found. So Cyrus vows to scour all of London to uncover who she is.
Claire Mayhew is risking it all by forging Ryland’s signature. But the maddening man won’t lease properties to an unmarried woman. He stands in the way of Claire’s dream: running her own business. The midtown property fits her plans perfectly—a place to live as an independent woman of commerce. When she sneaks into his study and forges his signature, she never expects to be attracted to the stodgy bachelor. But if he finds out who she is, all of her dreams could go up in smoke…
We are so excited to welcome historical romance author Gina Conkle to the blog today! Gina’s latest title, The Lady Meets Her Match, comes out April 7th and is the second in her Midnight Meetings series, which retells fairytales in the Georgian era.
To celebrate her release, we are pleased to share an exclusive bonus scene. This particular scene gives us an extra peek at Nate; the street urchin who plays an instrumental role in uniting our hero and heroine in The Lady Meets Her Match.
Nate slid off the bench, bored of The Golden Goose’s midnight antics. Soldiers and sailors crammed the bawdy theater. Smoke mixed with the stench of sweat and ale. He pushed through bodies in search of the door when a feminine hand clutched his sleeve.
“Please. Stay with me.”
The hand belonged to a woman standing by a support beam, her lips tinted with carmine.
“Can’t spare the coin, miss.”
“I’d like your company, coin or not, Mr. Fincher.” Her voice was a rustle of bed sheets, soft and inviting.
He stepped closer, peering at her. “You’re new here.”
Her aquamarine stare drifted over the raucous crowd. “This is my first night and I…I hate it.” She met his gaze, pain writ plainly in her eyes. “I don’t even like acting.”
A fat red curl nestled in ample cleavage. Oh, he knew why Mr. Millburn hired her. His attention shot to her face again. If he wiped off all that white face paint, he was sure to find a country maid new to Town.
“Want to have some real fun?” He grinned, leaning closer. “Come with me.”
To see what trouble Nate gets up to check out The Lady Meets Her Match!
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Gina Conkle, a history nerd to the core, loves castles and museums. Her motto is “the older and moldier, the better.” When not enjoying relics, she lives in the present, dabbling in organic gardening at her home in San Diego, California. She lives with Brian, her husband and favorite alpha male, and their two boys. Visit her at www.ginaconkle.com.
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No, I have been on mystery and thriller mood lately. I am looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the post.
Yes, I have read a Eloisa James novel which was delightful.
the most recent romance book I read was a Pocketful of Sand. I was not very impressed with it.
Yes, I just finished “Touch of Passion” by Bronwen Evans. I’ve also read two by Collette Cameron in the past few weeks. Historical romance is my fave reading genre. Thanks for the question and post!
Of course! I’m finishing up Grace Burrowes’ contemporary series The Sweetest Kisses (3 novels and 2 novellas) 🙂
Not for a week or so. I’ve read a non-fiction and 2 Harlequin Intrigue. Although there is light romance in them.
Yes! I read The Trouble With Texas Cowboys – it was really good! I’m reading Dreamless right now which is the 2nd book in Josephine Angelini’s trilogy… it is an epic YA fantasy with a romance :-))) (AND, thank goodness, the 3rd book is already available… it’s on my nightstand waiting for me to finish the 2nd 🙂
Been reading a lot of mysteries at the end of the winter, but looking forward to the new Susan Mallery series.
The last romance book I read was An Affair Downstairs by Sherri Browning.
I just read Candace Camps Mad Moreland series
I recently read When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen and Sweet Revenge by Lynsay Sands.
I’ve recently read a couple of books by Bella Andre from her Sullivans series.
I’ve been on a Historical fiction kick lately. But before that I read Tessa Dare’s Romancing The Duke which was awesome. And Annie West’s Damasco Claims His Heir.
Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Carol L
I’m reading Shana Galen’s While You Were Spying right now and loving it.
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I’m getting ready to — Four Nights with the Duke by Eloisa James is next on my TBR!
nope haven’t read any romances lately
I haven’t read any romances in a while.