The Harlot Countess
May 2015 · Wicked Deceptions Book 2 · Zebra Books
4.6star
21 reviews
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Vicious rumors and rapier wit make for a heated rivalry—until the sparks start flying in this Regency romance by the award-winning author.
Maggie, Lady Hawkins, had a debut she'd rather forget—along with her first marriage. Today, she’s a fierce political cartoonist writing under the male pseudonym Lemarc, and her favorite object of ridicule is Simon Barrett, Earl of Winchester. He's a rising star in Parliament—and a former confidant of Maggie's who decided to believe a salacious rumor that vexes her to this day.
Still crushed by Simon's betrayal, Maggie has no intention of letting the ton crush her as well. In fact, Lemarc's cartoons have made Simon a laughingstock. But now it appears that Maggie was wrong about what happened years ago, and that Simon has been secretly yearning for her since . . . forever. Could it be that the heart is mightier than the pen and the sword?
Maggie, Lady Hawkins, had a debut she'd rather forget—along with her first marriage. Today, she’s a fierce political cartoonist writing under the male pseudonym Lemarc, and her favorite object of ridicule is Simon Barrett, Earl of Winchester. He's a rising star in Parliament—and a former confidant of Maggie's who decided to believe a salacious rumor that vexes her to this day.
Still crushed by Simon's betrayal, Maggie has no intention of letting the ton crush her as well. In fact, Lemarc's cartoons have made Simon a laughingstock. But now it appears that Maggie was wrong about what happened years ago, and that Simon has been secretly yearning for her since . . . forever. Could it be that the heart is mightier than the pen and the sword?
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4.6
21 reviews
Isha Coleman
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April 25, 2015
I am quickly becoming a fan of Joanna Shupe. I have only read two books of hers so far, The Courtesan Duchess and now The Harlot Countess. Ms. Shupe's brand of historical romance is funny, entertaining and at times in emotional. The Harlot Countess is the story of a young woman finding her footing in a society that blackballed her in the past and ruined her chances of finding a good match. Didn't help that the man she fell for betrayed her by having so little faith in her word of honor. Now she wants revenge. The Harlot Countess is a great read. Received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
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Tania C.
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September 4, 2015
Loved this book. The heroine was strong and smart and didn't take any crap from the hero. The hero was great too.
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Bex Walker
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May 28, 2015
It's a nice story.
About the author
Award-winning author JOANNA SHUPE has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. Please visit Joanna at www.joannashupe.com or on Twitter @joannashupe.
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