How to Master Your Marquis

Rave Reviews for the Princess in Hiding Romances

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“Gray’s lyrical writing, intense emotion, and spirited characters carry the sophisticated plot to satisfying fruition and keep readers invested every step of the way . . . A delightful romance treat.”

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Kirkus Reviews

“Featuring astute writing and charm, this work from Gray sets off a new series with some serious heat.”

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Library Journal

“Crackles with chemistry and romantic tension . . . Emotionally electric scenes between strong characters make this one a winner.”

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Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“Gray’s witty writing, flawless characterization, and fanciful plotting make this Victorian-set historical romance an absolute treasure.”

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Booklist
(starred review)

Praise for the novels of Juliana Gray

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“Gray makes one of the best trilogy debuts in years, proving she is a literary force to be reckoned with.”

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Booklist
(starred review)

“A mesmerizing, enthralling romance . . . Bright, witty dialogue and superb characterization are the backbones of a fun, intricate historical storyline.”

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Kirkus Reviews
(starred review)

“[Gray] demonstrates a knack for writing a sexy story, a battle-of-wits romance, and now a funny tale tinged with paranormal elements . . . Gray has a bright future.”

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RT Book Reviews

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“Scintillating wit, lusciously layered characters, and sizzling, sensual romance . . . [Gray] truly is the newest incandescent star in the romance firmament.”

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Booklist
(starred review)

“The dialogue is witty, the descriptions incredibly vivid, and the emotion evident in every scene.”

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The Season for Romance

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“Exquisite characterizations, clever dialogue, and addictive prose . . . make this exceptional debut stand apart.”

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Library Journal
(starred review)

“Buoyed by an abundance of deliciously tart wit, spiced with a generous amount of incendiary sexual chemistry . . . and graced with a cast of captivating characters, Gray’s impeccably crafted debut romance . . . is a complete triumph.”

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Booklist
(starred review)

“Charming, original characters, a large dose of humor, and a plot that’s fantastic fun . . . Prepare to be captivated by Finn and Alexandra!”

—Jennifer Ashley,
USA Today
bestselling author

“Fresh, clever, and supremely witty. A true delight.”

—Suzanne Enoch,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Shakespeare meets
Enchanted April
in this dazzling debut . . . The best new book of the year!”

—Lauren Willig, national bestselling author

“Extraordinary! In turns charming, passionate, and thrilling—and sometimes all three at once . . . Juliana Gray is on my autobuy list.”

—Elizabeth Hoyt,
New York Times
bestselling author

“A delightful confection of prose and desire that leaps off the page. This romance will stay with you long after you have turned the final page.”

—Julia London,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Juliana Gray has a stupendously lyrical voice . . . The story feels tremendously sophisticated, but also fresh, deliciously witty, and devastatingly romantic.”

—Meredith Duran,
New York Times
bestselling author

Berkley Sensation titles by Juliana Gray

A LADY NEVER LIES

A GENTLEMAN NEVER TELLS

A DUKE NEVER YIELDS

The Princess in Hiding Romances

HOW TO TAME YOUR DUKE

HOW TO MASTER YOUR MARQUIS

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HOW TO MASTER YOUR MARQUIS

A Berkley Sensation Book / published by arrangement with the author

Copyright © 2014 by Juliana Gray.

Excerpt from
How to School Your Scoundrel
by Juliana Gray
copyright © 2014 by Juliana Gray.

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PUBLISHING HISTORY

Berkley Sensation mass-market edition / January 2014

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

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CONTENTS

Praise for Juliana Gray

Titles by Juliana Gray

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

PROLOGUE

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

ELEVEN

TWELVE

THIRTEEN

FOURTEEN

FIFTEEN

SIXTEEN

SEVENTEEN

EIGHTEEN

NINETEEN

TWENTY

TWENTY-ONE

TWENTY-TWO

TWENTY-THREE

TWENTY-FOUR

TWENTY-FIVE

TWENTY-SIX

TWENTY-SEVEN

TWENTY-EIGHT

TWENTY-NINE

THIRTY

EPILOGUE

NOTE

Excerpt from
How to School Your Scoundrel

To Mr. Gray,
who also rows.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thanks are due, as always, to my agent, Alexandra Machinist, at Janklow & Nesbit, who keeps finding new ways to amaze me, and to the marvelous team at Berkley who transforms the words on the screen into books in bookstores: my editor, Kate Seaver; her assistant, Katherine Pelz; the heroic art, marketing, publicity, and sales departments; and a copyeditor who sees all, knows all, and tactfully conveys all.

PROLOGUE