Description: "Captain Drew St. James is serving in the military when he receives a letter from the Duke of Carlyle's solicitor summoning him to Carlyle Castle. There, the Duchess of Carlyle informs him that he is the heir apparent to the childless duke--but his wicked cousin stands to inherit the title if Drew fails to marry a respectable lady. When Drew travels to his mother's home in Edinburgh to inform his family of his change in circumstances, he becomes smitten with the beautiful Ilsa Ramsay, an idiosyncratic widow who keeps her pet pony in her home"--Publisher marketing.
Brief description:
Caroline Linden knew from an early age she was a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer code before turning to fiction. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award, the NJRW Golden Leaf Award, and RWA's RITA(R) Award, and have been translated into seventeen languages around the world. She lives in New England with her family. Find her online at www.CarolineLinden.com.
Review Quotes:
"Everything I want in a book!" - Julia Quinn on About a Rogue
"Linden (An Earl Like Me) begins her 'Desperately Seeking Duke' series with a beautifully written, sensual tale that combines slow-burn heat, witty enemies-to-lovers banter, and lush details of Bianca's career." - Library Journal on About a Rogue
"A marriage of convenience becomes more...Warmly satisfying." - BookPage (starred review) on About a Rogue
"Readers will love this fresh take on a classic plot. The distinctive setting and engaging characters are delightful while the Taming of the Shrew aspects of Bianca and Maximilian's relationship provide tart, insightful dialogue." - Shelf Awareness on About a Rogue
"[A] well crafted, enjoyable and entertaining historical romance with a unique plot... one I'm happy to recommend." - Harlequin Junkie on About a Rogue
"This swift-moving story has a strong heroine in Ilsa, who is resolute in her quest for happiness. Historical romance fans will adore this sparkling love story." - Publishers Weekly