Schemes Gone Amiss

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Schemes Gone Amiss

SCHEMES GONE AMISSConundrums of the Misses Culpepper, Book 2

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Haunted by childhood trauma, Tristan, the austere and controlled Marquis of Leventhorpe, usually avoids social gatherings. So why, against his better judgement, does he agree to aid his closet friend in presenting the Culpeppers to the ton? Might it be because one Culpepper stirs more than his interest? Blythe taxes him to his limits with her sharp wit and even sharper tongue. Yet, he cannot deny the beauty fascinates him. However, when an old enemy comes calling, using Blythe to settle old scores, Tristan must decide if protecting his honor is more important than winning the heart of the woman he has come to love.

Publisher: Blue Rose Romance in partnership with Windtree Press

Excerpt:His gaze riveted upon her mouth, tension tightened his lips. He had the most beautifully sculpted mouth she’d ever noticed, and that included the Greek gods from last night’s ball. Were Lord Leventhorpe’s as warm and firm and tasty as they appeared? What the blazes did Mr. Burlington’s lips look like? Did he have lips? He must, of course.A wheel sank into a hole with bone-jarring force, abruptly interrupting Blythe’s mental rambling and pitching her and Lord Leventhorpe headfirst. His hat flew from his head as he tumbled from his seat onto his knees and reflexively wrapped his arms around her to keep her from plunging to the floor. With a yelp of outraged surprise, Freddy bumped into Blythe’s back, somehow managing to scramble onto the seat. Their faces mere inches apart, Blythe couldn’t haul her gaze from the glinting specks in Lord Leventhorpe’s eyes. His focus sank to her lips, and his pupils shrank to pin pricks.Would he kiss her? Did she want him to?Illogically, yes. Breath suspended, she remained perfectly motionless. Waiting.Lowering his head, he tightened his embrace an instant before his lips whispered across hers.They taste even better than they look.A brilliant light burst behind her eyes, and every bone in her body turned molten. She clutched his lapels certain if she let go, she’d slither to the floor. He ran his tongue along the seam of her lips, and sighing, she readily capitulated and parted her mouth, eager to taste more of him.