Blog Tour: How to Kiss a Rogue by Amanda Mariel
How to Kiss a Rogue (book two Connected
by a Kiss)
Author: Amanda Mariel
Release Date: November 1,
2016
Length: 24k/novella
Heat Rating: 2
Genre:
Historical Romance, Regency
A misunderstanding that
wounds the bonds of friendship leads a lady to find the love of her
life. Lady Natalie's betrothal is ended and frees her to pursue the
man of her dreams. During a holiday party she discovers the lord she
desires in attendance. So hatches a plan to snare him. Lord Christian
St. Vella the Marquis of Knightly has no desire to marry. The more
Lady Natalie chases the more irritated he becomes. As the party
progresses he cannot help but see past her shallow exterior and
recognizes a lady he could fall for. Will they come together to share
a unforgettable Christmastide? Excerpt:Glancing from behind the
fern, her stomach dropped. “Bradford,”—She came out into the
open—“What are you doing here?” “Knightly asked me to come in
first.” She released a breath she hadn’t known she had been
holding. Christian was here. “You cannot stay.” “I must. It
would be highly improper to leave you unchaperoned with a man we are
not related to.” Bradford smirked, shoving his hands in his
pockets. Natalie stepped up to him, placed her hands on his
shoulders, and began pushing him toward the door. “Nothing untoward
will happen as long as you leave now.” Oh, why had she failed to
think of a chaperone? Now Bradford had his nose squarely in the
center of her scheme and he’d surely ruin everything. A mischievous
twinkle lit his eyes and he chuckled. “Nothing untoward will occur
at any rate. Knightly has no wish to ruin you.” Natalie’s face
warmed and she gave another shove. “Mind your own affairs.”
“Perhaps I should tell Mother what you are about.” “You would
not dare! You cannot. Imagine what she would do, Bradford.” Natalie
dropped her hands from his shoulders and gave him her best pouty
look. “What do you think I am about? You act as though I am some
sully maid,” She peered at him, her blood heated with angry
indignation. How dare he think she was going about, carrying on
trysting with men? No matter it was exactly her intended purpose…he
should not assume such from her. “Do calm yourself. Getting your
skirts in a knot will change nothing.” Bradford shook his head. “We
both know what you are doing here.” She closed her eyes for a
heartbeat. He was correct, she could no more lie to him than she
could herself. “I beg of you, do not say a word to anyone.” “You
are quite entertaining.” He chuckled while he walked toward the
door. “I will be directly outside should Knightly require my
assistance.” “You may well be the one in need.” Natalie reached
for a nearby pot and flung it toward him. The projectile missed him,
crashing into the floor. “You are not entertaining in the least.”
“You had better clean that mess up or Mother is certain to discover
what you’ve been getting up to without my having to tell her.”
His deep chuckle only increased in volume as he disappeared from the
greenhouse. She ought to have known he was teasing her. He no more
wished for their parents to know his friend was secretly meeting her
than she did. In retrospect, bringing Bradford along was a good plan
on Christian’s part. As much as it pained her to admit it, he would
ensure no one caught them alone together. Natalie released a sigh,
then smoothed her skirts before Christian entered. Her heart
pounded—this was her chance. She stood still with one hip cocked to
the left as he stepped into the greenhouse and approached her. “Lord
Knightly, I am pleased you came.” “You should be equally pleased
that your brother was the only one to notice your note. Are you
trying to get ruined?” She swallowed at the harshness of his tone.
“On the contrary, that is why I told you not to show it to anyone.
Though I must confess, I am pleased Bradford came along. He will make
an excellent look out.” She did her best to offer a charming smile
despite her sudden nerves. “And why would we need someone to watch
out for us?” Christian leveled his penetrating stare on her. She
reached out a trembling hand and trailed the tips of her fingers
across his strong jaw. Even through her gloves she felt his warmth
seeping into her—imprinting on her soul. “I want a kiss. One more
passionate than the one you bestowed on Lady Pippa.”
Bestselling, Amazon All Star author Amanda Mariel dreams of days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word. When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing her photography skills, or spending time with her family.
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