After spending seven years in Devon, Lady Maud Worlington returns to
London. However, she is returning on her own terms but, someone is
ruining her chances of happiness. After an impulsive but, life
alternating kiss with the Duke of Tilbury, Maud is unsure what to do.
She is happy to have him as a suitor but, fears that he is
inexperienced.
Geoffrey, the Duke of Tilbury is quite
smitten with Lady Worlington. But finds his plans to marry her being
foiled by her complicated life and her other suitors. However, when an
sudden death occurs; Geoffrey is the prime suspect. Will Geoffrey and
Maud be able to find their happy ending?
I enjoyed
reading this book as it aspects of suspense, mystery, and romance. The
book was a bit slow at first but picked up towards the end. I felt the
attraction between the main characters was a bit quick and unrealistic
but, it was still an enjoyable read.
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About the Book
Book Title: A Duel For Christmas
Author: Rosanne E. Lortz
Genre: Regency Romance, Romantic Suspense
Release date: October 1, 2018
After seven long years in Devon, Lady Maud Worlington returns to
London to reclaim life on her own terms, but a nefarious shadow and the
prospect of financial ruin dog her steps. An impulsive and unforgettable
kiss under the mistletoe creates a connection with Geoffrey, the
handsome, young Duke of Tilbury. Yet as pleasant as it is to have a
suitor, Maud is not sure how a boy of one-and-twenty can prove an equal
partner in life and the equal of all the forces mounted against her.
The Duke of Tilbury considers himself as adept at managing matters
as he is at swordplay, but his beautiful new acquaintance Lady
Worlington has other ideas about how to manage her complicated life.
Intrigued by their stolen kiss, Geoffrey pursues Lady Worlington’s
affections, only to be foiled by the lady’s own doubts, by rivals for
her hand, and by a sudden death that affects both their
families. When
Jacob Pevensey, the investigator from Bow Street enters the scene, the
duke becomes a prime suspect in the murder case. Truths are unearthed
that Geoffrey would rather keep hidden, and the twelve days of Christmas
race toward a perilous end.
About the Author
Rosanne
E. Lortz is a writer, editor, teacher, history-lover, and mom to four
boys. She loves to read, sing, draw, compose, write, and create.
Education is one of her passions, particularly a classical, liberal arts
education. She has taught English composition and grammar, Latin,
history, music, and various other subjects for ten years at both the
elementary and secondary level and is currently the Director of
Academics and Admissions at Paideia Classical Christian School in
Gladstone, Oregon.
Rosanne’s first book, I Serve: A Novel of the Black Prince,
released in 2009. This book explores the tumultuous landscape
surrounding the Hundred Years’ War and the Black Death and is a tale of
arms, of death, of love, and of honor. In 2015, Rosanne began her
Pevensey mysteries, novels of romantic suspense set during the British
Regency (with inspiration from medieval characters and events). The
first three titles are: To Wed an Heiress, The Duke’s Last Hunt, and A Duel for Christmas.
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Rosanne is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card!!
