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WHEN A MARQUIS CHOOSES A BRIDE
The Worthingtons Book 2
BY ELLA QUINN
Blurb
Thanks to their large extended family and unconventional courtship, the Worthingtons have seen their share of scandal and excitement. But nothing has prepared them for this…
The Dowager Lady Worthington isn’t quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a tizzy. Especially their cousin, Dominic, the Marquis of Merton.
Prematurely stuffy, Dom was raised by his cheerless uncle to be wary of a host of things, including innovation, waltzing, and most perilous of all: true love. Still, there’s something about Dotty, beyond her beauty, that Dom cannot resist. But the odds are against him if he intends to win her as his bride. Will he choose loyalty to his family—or risk everything for the one woman he believes is his perfect match…
WHEN A MARQUIS CHOOSES A BRIDE
The Worthingtons Book 2
BY ELLA QUINN
Excerpt
“Dotty, are you all right?” Charlotte asked.
“I am fine.” She glanced at Louisa who seemed to be glaring at the man’s companion, whom Dotty had not previously noticed.
The contrast between that man and his friend with the tassels was remarkable.
She knew now what her father had meant when he had spoken disparagingly about “dandies.” The man whose boots Bennie had attacked was obviously one of that set. His shirt points were so high he could barely turn his head. His waist was nipped in and his garishly striped waistcoat was covered by so many fobs and other ornaments, one could hardly see the cloth. Whereas his companion was dressed with elegant propriety in a dark blue coat and buff pantaloons. No gold tassels adorned his boots, which were so highly polished, the sun reflected off them. With stylish gold hair and deep blue eyes, he was very handsome indeed. Then his lips curved up in a mocking smile, ruining the favorable impression she’d had.
“Merton.” Louisa infused her voice with a note of disgust. “A friend of yours I suppose.”
Merton cleared his throat. “I dare say, Fotherby, that the lady is correct. You should have been able to stop the animal before any damage occurred.”
Fotherby turned to Merton, staring at his companion as if betrayed. Merton’s masked eyes were unreadable to Dotty, but something in them must have made an impression on Fotherby for he turned to her and bowed slightly.
“Ladies, my deepest apologies for not acting promptly to avoid an unnecessary scene.”
Never one to hold a grudge, Dotty inclined her head, “Your apology is accepted, sir.”
Bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them. She has just finished her first series, The Marriage Game, and her new series will start in April 2016.
She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and granddaughter, one cat and a dog. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat cruising the Caribbean and North America.
She loves having readers connect with her.
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Links to Ella’s website, blog, books, etc.
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GooglePlay https://goo.gl/Jm9pHm
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Website www.ellaquinnauthor.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthor
Twitter www.twitter.com/ellaquinnauthor
Ella, I love your books! I hope I win. Thank you for the opportunity.
Karen, thank you for having her here.
Thank you so much, Rose!! I can’t express how much I love hearing that!! Good luck in the drawing!
Good morning, Ella, and welcome back to Karen’s Killer Book Bench. I always love to see your newest releases. LOVE this book cover. Draws me in…not that I needed any help because I love your stories. Thanks for stopping by to share them with us!
Thank you, Karen!! Wow, what a great way to start the morning!! I love visiting your blog!! This cover is fantastic, but I can’t take credit for it. It’s Jon Paul’s work.
Thanks for hosting on your Blog Karen
You’re welcome, Linda. It’s always fun to find out first hand about new authors and books, isn’t it? 🙂 I’m glad you stop by to check them out with us.
Thank you for stopping by, Linda! I hope you like what you see and read!
The cover is so gorgeous! A print book would be wonderful! Thank you for the chance!
I’m so glad you like the cover. It’s one of my favorites!!
Good luck in the drawing!
Love your books .You have such beautiful covers.Thanks for the contest .Happy Weekend
Thank you so much, Teresa!! It means to much to me that you love the books!!
Have a great weekend and good luck in the drawing.
Love , love, love reading your books!!! I always know it will be a good read!!
Wow!! I love hearing that!!
Good luck in the drawing and thanks for stopping by!
Gotta win