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Authors: Eileen Dreyer

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“Exquisite characterization; flashes of dry, lively wit; marvelous villains; and a dark, compelling plot that unfolds in tantalizing ways.”


Library Journal

“A pure joy to read! Dreyer displays her phenomenal sense of atmosphere in an emotionally powerful and beautifully rendered love story…the consummate storyteller makes the conventional unconventional. Combining beautifully crafted, engaging characters with an intriguing mystery adds depth.”


RT Book Reviews

“As always, Ms. Dreyer has written an engrossing story which will entice the reader into the world of the Regency…If you loved
Barely a Lady
, you won’t want to miss the second book of the series.”

—FreshFiction.com

“Superb…an intoxicating read. If not having the first book stops you from reading this one, get the first one. The next book promises to be just as exciting and sexy as this one, so just go and buy all of them. You won’t want to miss out!”

—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

“Another winner…will have readers experiencing the entire gamut of emotions and turning the last page with a sigh of satisfaction…Fans of historical romance won’t want to miss this one.
Never a Gentleman
is now on my keeper shelf next to
Barely a Lady
, and I’m saving a spot for ALWAYS A TEMPTRESS…Those Drake’s Rakes know how to sweep a lady off her feet, so start reading this series and get swept away.”

—TheRomanceDish.com

“An enjoyable Regency romantic suspense with twists and spins…fast-paced with a solid mystery subplot to enhance the romance.”

—GenreGoRoundReviews.blogspot.com

“Eileen Dreyer writes fascinating characters who are real and not Regency cut-outs…Grace is an admirable heroine, strong and loving, and her slow blossoming…is one of the best features of the book.”

—LikesBooks.com

“The story was great, the emotions were incredible and kept me reading to discover who the traitor was.”

—NovelReaction.com

“Nice cameos by several beloved characters from the previous novel…A delightful look at the society…during this period of England’s history.”

—NightOwlRomance.com

 

Barely a Lady

One of
Publishers Weekly
’s Best Books of 2010

A Top Ten
Booklist
Romance of the Year

One of
Library Journal’
s Best Five Romances of the Year

“Dreyer flawlessly blends danger, deception, and desire into an impeccably crafted historical that neatly balances adventurous intrigue with an exquisitely romantic love story.”


Chicago Tribune

“Vivid descriptions, inventive plotting, beautifully delineated characters, and stunning emotional depth.”


Library Journal
(starred review)

“Romantic suspense author Dreyer makes a highly successful venture into the past with this sizzling, dramatic Regency romance. Readers will love the well-rounded characters and suspenseful plot.”


Publishers Weekly
(starred review)


Barely a Lady
is addictively readable thanks to exquisitely nuanced characters, a brilliantly realized historical setting, and a captivating plot encompassing both the triumph and tragedy of war. Love, loss, revenge, and redemption all play key roles in this richly emotional, superbly satisfying love story.”


Booklist
(starred review)

“Top Pick! 4½ stars! An emotionally powerful story…unique plotline…intriguing characters.”


RT Book Reviews

“Brimming with sensuality, intrigue, and luscious prose,
Barely a Lady
will leave readers sighing with satisfaction and breathless with anticipation for the next book…A gem of a book that will have readers cheering for the hero and heroine, booing the villain, and smiling through tears as they reach the end.”

—TheRomanceDish.com

“Five hearts! Ms. Dreyer definitely knows how to write one passionate and drama-filled story!…A book that keeps you madly flipping through the pages, desperate to know what is going to happen next…Fans of the genre will fall in love with it.”

—AJourneyofBooks.halfzero.net

“A beautiful story [with] an amazing supporting cast of characters…a wonderful start to a new series.”

—TheFictionEnthusiast.blogspot.com

“Plenty of danger and intrigue…
Barely a Lady
will surely be a hit with romance fans.”

—TheThriftyThings.blogspot.com

Never a Gentleman

Barely a Lady

Contents

Title Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Epilogue

A Preview of
Barely a Lady

The Dish

Praise for Eileen Dreyer

Also by Eileen Dreyer

Copyright

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Copyright © 2011 by Eileen Dreyer
Excerpt from
Barely a Lady
© 2010 by Eileen Dreyer

All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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First eBook Edition: October 2011

ISBN: 9781455505869

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