Description:
Italy, 1492. A ruthless mercenary skilled in the art of conquest. An heiress who refuses to be tamed. A wickedly seductive bargain . . .
Brief description: Kate Bateman (writing as K. C. Bateman) wrote her first historical romance in response to a $1 bet with her husband who rashly claimed she'd 'never finish the thing.' She gleefully proved him wrong. Her Regency and Renaissance romances feature her trademark feisty, intelligent heroines, (badasses in bodices!) wickedly inappropriate banter, and heroes you want to both strangle and kiss. When not traveling to exotic locations 'for research', Kate leads a double life as a fine art appraiser and on-screen antiques expert for several TV shows in the UK. She splits her time between Illinois and her native England, and writes despite three inexhaustible children and a husband who still owes her that dollar.
Review Quotes:
"[To Steal a Heart] is rich with espionage and suspense. Multidimensional believable characters and fast-paced plotting propel the story forward to its moving conclusion."--Publishers Weekly
"The writing and characterization are superb, the romance is hot, snarky and tender and the hero is delicious. I couldn't ask for much more in an historical romance!" --All About Romance for To Steal A Heart.
"5* . . . . incredibly sexy . . .deliciously wicked." --Rakes & Rascals for A Counterfeit Heart.
"The sexual chemistry between the two built so steadily that I thought I would go up in flames if they didn't stop battling each other and give in to their needs."--Kilts and Swords