A house party designed for matchmaking. A cursed Earl who has sworn off love. And a very practical Virgo who refuses to anything stand in the way of the truth.Miss Ana Barstow is a young lady of logic. As a dedicated Virgo, she prefers the orderly world of Natural Philosophy and the latest scientific inventions to the chaotic whirl of a London ballroom. When her mother drags her to Lady Willington's country house party, Ana's only goal is to find a quiet corner of the library to study voltaic batteries. She certainly has no interest in her mother's increasingly desperate attempts to see her married off.Patrick, the Earl of Foxworthy, is a man haunted by his past. Having lost two wives to "accidents," he is convinced he carries a curse that strikes dead anyone he dares to love. He has vowed to remain unwed. But he didn't account for the fascinating Miss Barstow-or her refusal to believe in anything as unscientific as a curse.With the poisoning of one of the guests, Ana knows she's got to discover the truth quickly. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become.Can Ana use her intelligence to unmask a murderer before she becomes the next victim? And can she convince a stubborn Earl that the only thing more powerful than a curse is a love that is written in the stars?If you love spirited bluestockings, brooding heroes, and a dash of Regency-era mystery, you won't want to miss this tale of science, scandal, and second chances. Meredith Bond's books straddle that beautiful line between historical romance and fantasy. An award-winning author, she writes fun traditional Regency romances, medieval Arthurian romances, and Regency romances with a touch of magic. Known for her characters "who slip readily into one's heart," Meredith loves to take her readers on a journey they won't soon forget.Merry has two independent children and a loving, supportive husband. She resides in Washington, DC enjoying the freedoms of having an empty nest.Merry loves connecting with readers. Be sure to find her:Website: http://www.meredithbond.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/meredithbondauthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/merrybondGoogle +: https://plus.google.com/+MeredithBond/postsPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/merrybond/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/meredith-bond/69/a64/647/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/847484.Meredith_BondTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/merrybond
