Synopses & Reviews
The Crompton sisters have a knack for falling in love with the most unlikely bachelors in Olivia Drakes “enticing series…that readers will adore” (Romantic Times BOOKreviews).
AN UNEXPECTED LOVE
The youngest of the Crompton heiresses, Blythe yearns to marry into the aristocracy to bolster her familys place in society. The widowed Duke of Savoy seems to be the perfect choice, yet its another man who sets her heart to pounding: the new footman, James. Hes devilishly handsome and far more fascinating than any of her noble suitors. And he alone has the power to stir her romantic dreams.
AN UNDENIABLE PASSION
Little does she know, however, James Ryding is the true heir to the Crompton fortune. Hes posing as a servant in order to find evidence to prove her parents are imposters. By charming Blythe, he hopes to use her to regain his rightful inheritance. But as heat flares between them, he realizes that fulfilling his quest will mean ruining the beautiful, spirited woman who has captured his heart.
Review
SEDUCING THE HEIRESS
“This book has it all: a fabulous hero, a wonderful heroine, and sizzling passion. Read it and watch the sparks fly!” —Christina Dodd
“Guaranteed to seduce readers everywhere. This book is something truly special, an unforgettable story filled with passion, intrigue, and sweep-you-away romance.”
—Susan Wiggs
“This decadent Regency romance is carried along by a spunky heroine and sumptuous descriptions of upper-class life…theres enough glitz to keep readers coming back.”—Publishers Weekly
“Drake entices readers [and] twists the traditional with an unconventional heroine and a bad-boy hero that readers will adore.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Superb.”—Genre Go Round Reviews
“I absolutely adored this story! Witty, hilarious…[like] reading a Julia Quinn novel. Im definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!”—The Season Blog
“Thoroughly entertaining.”—Book Binge
“Olivia Drakes Seducing the Heiress will land on your keeper shelf. The author takes what could be a been-there, read-that story of a scheming scoundrel and a headstrong hoyden, and weaves a tale of wit, seduction, secrets, and sensuality thats as vibrant as it is refreshing.”—Michelle Buonfiglios Romance: B(u)y the Book®
“Drake weaves a sensual tale, full of intrigue and true romance…guaranteed to seduce, and leave the reader breathless.” —South Bend Romance Novel Examiner
Synopsis
Barbara Dawson Smith writing as Olivia Drake
The youngest of the Crompton heiresses, Blythe yearns to marry into the aristocracy to bolster her family's place in society. The widowed Duke of Savoy seems to be the perfect choice, yet it's another man who sets her heart to pounding: the new footman, James. He's devilishly handsome and far more fascinating than any of her noble suitors. And he alone has the power to stir her romantic dreams.
Little does she know, however, James Ryding is the true heir to the Crompton fortune. He's posing as a servant in order to find evidence to prove her parents are imposters. By charming Blythe, he hopes to use her to regain his rightful inheritance. But as heat flares between them, he realizes that fulfilling his quest will mean ruining the beautiful, spirited woman who has captured his heart.
Synopsis
The youngest of the Crompton heiresses, Blythe yearns to marry into the aristocracy to bolster her familys place in society. The widowed Duke of Savoy seems to be the perfect choice, yet its another man who sets her heart to pounding: the new footman, James. Hes devilishly handsome and far more fascinating than any of her noble suitors. And he alone has the power to stir her romantic dreams.
Little does she know, however, James Ryding is the true heir to the Crompton fortune. Hes posing as a servant in order to find evidence to prove her parents are imposters. By charming Blythe, he hopes to use her to regain his rightful inheritance. But as heat flares between them, he realizes that fulfilling his quest will mean ruining the beautiful, spirited woman who has captured his heart.
About the Author
Olivia Drake is the author of
Seducing the Heiress and
Never Trust a Rogue. You may also know her as
New York Times bestselling author
Barbara Dawson Smith. She has been a member of Romance Writers of America since 1981, and her novels have won the Golden Heart Award, Best Historical Romantic Suspense and Best Regency Historical from
Romantic Times, and the prestigious RITA award. She lives in Houston, Texas.