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How to Capture a Countess

Duchess Diaries, Book 1

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How to Capture a Countess

By: Karen Hawkins
Narrated by: Alison Larkin
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Urged by her favorite nephew, the intimidating Duchess of Roxburghe agrees to transform a thorny Scottish rose into a lovely bloom. But even she isn't prepared for fiery Rose Balfour.

At 17, Rose fell wildly in love with Lord Alton Sinclair, known as Lord Sin for his wicked ways. Stung by his indifference, the starry-eyed girl tried to win an illicit kiss, but then panicked and pushed the notorious rakehell into a fountain. Leaving Lord Sin floating among the lily pads to the mocking laughter of his peers, Rose escaped back to the obscurity of the Scottish countryside.

Six years later, Sin convinces his aunt, the Duchess of Roxburghe, to invite Rose to her annual house party, where he plans to get revenge by making Rose the laughingstock of polite society. To his astonishment, he finds she has become an alluring woman who threatens to turn the tables on his nefarious plans. Thus Sin and Rose begin an epic battle of the sexes that becomes more passionate at every turn. Eventually, one will have to surrender...but to vengeance? Or to love's deepest passion?

©2012 Karen Hawkins (P)2013 Tantor Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Revenge Funny Witty Feel-Good
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"A delightful, sprightly romp is what Hawkins does best, and when she sets her witty tale in Scotland and adds a charming castle and an engaging cast of characters, [listeners] have the beginning of an appealing new series." ( RT Book Reviews)

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I love the strong characters and intelligent women Karen always manages to bring to life. Her wit along with the beautiful scenery and history makes this series my favorite in the genre.

Fantastic!

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Beautifully read by Alison Larkin, this amusing romp was just the delight I sought after a string of excellent but somber books.

Charming

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This held my attention and was very entertaining it kept me smiling. Characters were well matched

Perfect

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Loved the Aunt and Charlotte her companion!! Nice story but Rose was really a twit. I could understand when she was 16 being such a twit but not at 22. Narrator needs to work on her male voices especially with Lord Sin-it was super distracting.

Drawn out longing

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I love Karen Hawkins style of writing. Her books are light and funny. AMust listen!

Karen Hawkins is the best

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