The Gentleman's Quest

Two for the road…Kit Marchant's peace and quiet is upended when Hero Ingram comes looking for a volume of arcane lore he doesn't want her to find. Someone else is after it, too, and as the two of them head from danger into danger, he's determined to protect her-even from himself. Hero is accustomed to doing what she must on her own, and that includes obtaining a valuable book by any means necessary. She knows better than to rely on anyone, but handsome and capable Kit makes her yearn for something else-and a future she can never have. Book #2 of Regency Lures"Fast-paced action, dark secrets and an interesting couple make this a quick, light roller coaster ride of a read." – Romantic TimesKey Themes: Regency romance, historical romantic suspense, action adventure, Gothic mysteries, road romance, narrow escapes, stories with humor, strong independent heroine, beta hero, he falls first, hidden past, book collecting, arcane lure, secrets, disguises, masquerade ball, love stories, happily ever after.Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy. She believes in strong heroines, wry humor, a touch of mystery, and love that can't be denied. I began my writing career as a journalist, but left nonfiction for the world of happily ever afters. I've written historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy. My books A Lady of Distinction and The Gentleman Thief were finalists in Romance Writers of America's annual RITA competition. Two other releases, The Gentleman's Quest and Glory and the Rake (now titled Glory and the Duke), were up for The Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence for Mystery/Suspense. And my work has been translated and published in more than thirty countries, with graphic novel editions available for some titles. I believe in strong heroines, wry humor, a touch of mystery, and love that can't be denied. DeborahSimmons.comFacebook.com/authorDeborahSimmons