Scandal Takes a Holiday — Deborah Hale

Scandal is afoot when a match-making countess invites three eligible heiresses and three cash-strapped noblemen to her holiday house party!

Shy, sensible Lily Crawford fears her vivacious twin sister will wed a fortune-hunting aristocrat, who might bankrupt their late father's business and leave them penniless. Lily urges Iris to consider her devoted admirer Captain Aaron Turner, who won an invitation to the party in a high-stakes card game. The captain is reliable, resourceful and ruggedly handsome, but Iris has her heart set on being a titled lady, not the wife of disreputable privateer.

Having made his fortune on the high seas, Aaron Turner is now ready to settle down and gain social acceptance by winning the beautiful, sought-after Iris Crawford. After she rebuffs his advances, Aaron enlists her sister to help him woo the reluctant heiress. As Lily gets to know the captain, she grows increasingly certain that he is the perfect man…for her sister.

When Iris falls ill, Lily takes her sister's place at the party to give Aaron Turner the proper encouragement. But she soon finds herself falling in love with the dashing captain who is determined to marry her sister. If Lily's masquerade is uncovered, the scandal could ruin three futures and break more than one heart. Can she find the courage to step out of her sister's shadow to claim the man of her dreams?

Regencies With a Difference!

Scandal Takes a Holiday is a prequel to Scandal on His Doorstep, both of which are part of a multi-author series of Regency historical romances �" A Most Peculiar Season.

The year is 1811 and the Prince of Wales has finally been declared Regent to rule in place of his incapacitated father. But that is not the most peculiar thing about this London Season…

An audacious thief is lifting jewels from under the very noses of their aristocratic owners. Some suspect The Mayfair Shadow may be a member of the ton! An infant is abandoned on the doorstep of three notorious rakes �" but which one is the father? Are a series of gruesome murders at Vauxhall connected to the exiled royal house of Moldavia? A perfect young lady, betrothed to England's most eligible earl, vanishes from a ball on the eve of her wedding. And what about rumors of a virile Viking warrior in the Prince Regent's court?

Enjoy this entertaining Regency series created by a group of award-winning and bestselling historical romance authors!

Deborah Hale is the author of more than thirty books that have been translated into many languages and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. A Golden Heart ® winner and RITA ® finalist, Deborah writes historical romance, inspirational romance and otherworld fantasy. She and her family live in Nova Scotia, Canada, between the historic garrison city of Halifax and the romantic, picturesque Annapolis Valley. When she isn't writing, Deborah enjoys taking long walks on a nearby trail, practicing tai-chi and singing in a small Celtic choir.

Acclaim for Deborah Hale's Regency romances:

"This exceptional Regency-era romance includes all the best aspects of that genre, plus higher sexual tension and a highly innovative plot. 4 ½ Stars!” ~ RT Book Review

"...this delightful, well-paced historical will leave readers smiling and satisfied." ~ Library Journal

“Realistically flawed characters and a poignant, emotionally satisfying romance blend seamlessly together in this superbly written historical regency." ~ Booklist