A Marquess Is Forever
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Then, when I began work on my next novel, this one featuring Lady Diana Saintwood, there Lachlan was again, all sinfully handsome and completely sexy. This time, however, he had a message for me. He wanted Lady Diana to be the heroine of his story. And he wasn't about to change his mind. That was something of a revelation for me as I had been building up to a relationship between Diana and Lord Adam Reynolds, the Duke of Hathaway, for several books. In my conscious mind, Adam and Diana were a perfect match. In my subconscious? Not so much.
However, as I began to explore all three of the characters, I also began to realize that Lachlan - which my subconscious had begun inserting into my dreams, much to my dismay - was right. He was the right man for Diana. Not the duke. Hathaway was too stuffy, too proper. He needed to be shaken up a little bit first, to loosen up and lose that spotless reputation. He wasn't the right man for someone as spirited as Diana.
So Lachlan became a marquess and Diana became a little stronger than she had been in previous novels. The result? The book you've just finished, A Marquess is Forever. Because out of all of the characters I've created, I have a feeling that both Lachlan and Diana will be sticking around for quite some time.
I hope you've enjoyed reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it. And be on the lookout for the next book in the series. There's a rich tapestry of characters to work with inside the world of Seldon Park, I'm quickly discovering, and I can't wait to tell their stories as well.
- Bethany
Coming Soon
Lord Nicholas Rosemont, the Duke of Candlewood is not a spy. He might be known as the Bloody Duke, but he's certainly not a spy. No matter what anyone thinks. He is simply observant and after a lifetime of observing his childhood love Lady Eleanor, mostly in order to protect her, he has become very, very good at it. So good that his country pays him on occasion to provide them with information while acting the part of a heartless, callous rake about town and terrifying anyone who crosses his path. And truly, Nick rather does enjoy the reputation he has garnered over the years. But now Ellie is gone and Nicholas is left with a reputation that does little more than inspire sheer terror in others. Which makes him begin to realize that maybe, just maybe, he has truly become the role he has perfected over the years.
Lady Eliza Deaver is the daughter of the Marquess of Framingham and now their eldest child. She has known Lord Candlewood for years, even though few realize their unlikely connection. Her brother Stephen was one of Nicholas' best friends growing up. That was, until Francis left his duties and his family behind to join the army and never returned, sparking uncontrolled gossip. Since then, Eliza has made a habit of fading into the background, at first so as not to upset her grieving parents and later simply because it was simply easier than to endure the looks of pity in everyone's eyes. Including the eyes of her friends.
Now a man has entered their lives, claiming to be Stephen, but is he really? Neither Eliza nor Nicholas think so, especially as Eliza was Stephen's twin, but then, after so many years away, who can say for certain? All that Eliza knows is that accepting this man back into her family is a risk, one she is not willing to take without some little bit of confirmation that the man who looks so much like Stephen really is her brother.
Can Nicholas, who has always felt responsible for both Stephen's departure and Eliza's well-being, use his vast resources to determine if this man really is his long-lost friend? More importantly, can he resist the sweet charms of suddenly very delectable Lady Eliza, or will she manage to do the one thing no other woman has - seduce the Bloody Duke into her bed and into marriage?
Look for The Secret Seduction of Lady Eliza, available Fall 2015!
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Other Titles by the author
Tales From Seldon Park
On A Cold Christmas Eve (A Seldon Park Novella)
To Catch A Duke (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 1)
Far Beyond Scandalous (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 2)
At The Stroke of Midnight (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 3)
A Viscount of Mystery (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 4)
The Earl Who Loved Me (A Seldon Park Christmas Novella)
A Marquess Is Forever (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 5)
The Secret Seduction of Lady Eliza (Tales From Seldon Park: Book 6 - coming soon)
The Ghosts, Inc. series
Novels
Ghosts Of Lovers Past
Heart of Shadows
Spellbound
Falling Beyond Darkness (coming soon)
Ghosts, Inc. Ghostly Shorts
Ghostly Shorts Anthology, Vol. 1
Ghostly Shorts Anthology, Vol. 2
And We Danced (A Thieves Market exclusive short story)
The “Aphrodite’s Closet” series
Nobody’s Cinderella
Fairy Tale Theater
A Little Bit of Magic
Finding Prince Charming
Stardust and Moonbeams
Belle Of the Ball
The Enchanted Season
Also Available
Santa Search And Rescue
Christmas in Philipsburg
The Magic of Christmas
A Midsummer Night's Delusion
Much Ado About Something - A Short Story
Fairy Tale Lives (coming soon)
The Clockwork Doll: A Steampunk Novella
Crossed Hearts (A Modern Frame Tale of Romance)
Under A Golden Moon (coming soon)
About the author
Making her home in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, Bethany Sefchick lives with her husband, Ed, and a plethora of Betta fish that she’s constantly finding new ways to entertain. In addition to writing, Bethany owns a jewelry company, Easily Distracted Designs.
When not penning romance novels or creating sparkly treasures, she enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, and lavishing attention on any stray cats who happen to be hanging around. She always enjoys hearing from her fans at: bsefchickauthor@gmail.com
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Did you love A Marquess Is Forever? Then you should read A Viscount Of Mystery by Bethany M. Sefchick!
Lord Marcus Cheltenham, the current Viscount Breckenright, has returned to London at the height of the social season to a great deal of fanfare and scandal. Single and undeniably handsome, Marcus has long been a favorite target of match-making mamas and their title-grasping daughters. However, that was before the fevers that ravaged his body and forced him to leave town for many years. Now the worst gossip in town has pronounced Marcus the "catch of the season," despite his physical flaws and seems determined to find him a bride.Lady Caroline Turner was Marcus' best friend for years and had high hopes of eventually settling into marriage with the notorious rake. Now, Marcus has returned, but he's not the same man who departed London three years ago. Wishing to improve his marital prospects, Caroline, under her guise as gossip columnist Lady X, is determined to make Marcus the most sought after bachelor of the season.However, Caroline quickly realizes how painful it is to watch women pursue Marcus, especially when she is still very much in love with him. Unfortunately she's also afraid that the secrets of own her past may return to ruin them both. Can Marcus and Caroline overcome their secrets and fears, and finally find their happily ever after?
Read more at Bethany M. Sefchick’s site.
Also by Bethany M. Sefchick
Fabulous Fairy Tales
A Midsummer Night's Delusion
Much Ado About Something
Ghosts, Inc.
Ghosts Of Lovers Past
Heart Of Shadows
Spellbound
Edge Of Heaven
Time's Mirror
Ghosts, Inc. - The Short Story Anthologies
Ghostly Shorts
The Ghostly Shorts
Modern Magic
Dream Date
Bewitched, Bottled, and Bewildered (Coming Soon)
Tales From Seldon Park
To Catch A Duke
Far Beyond Scandalous
At The Stroke Of Midnight
A Viscount Of Mystery
A Marquess Is Forever
The Secret Seduction Of Lady Eliza
From The Viscount With Love
The Kiss Of A Rogue
The Earl Of Heartbreak
A Gentleman By Moonlight
A Scandal In The Making
An Earl For Hire
My American Marquess
One Forbidden Night
The Pleasure Of His Kiss
A Lady to Desire
The Seldon Park Christmas Novellas
One Christmas With The Earl
On A Cold Christmas Eve
The Earl Who Loved Me
Christmas At Hollywell
A Season For Romance
Standalone
Santa Search And Rescue
Crossed Hearts
Christmas In Philipsburg
The Magic Of Christmas
Watch for more at Bethany M. Sefchick’s site.
About the Author
Making her home in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, Bethany Sefchick lives with her husband, Ed, and a plethora of Betta fish that she’s constantly finding new ways to entertain. In addition to writing, Bethany owns a jewelry company, Easily Distracted Designs.It should be noted that the owner of the titular Selon Park - one Lord Nicholas Rosemont, the Duke of Candlewood, a.k.a. "The Bloody Duke" - first appeared in her mind when she was eighteen years old and had no idea what to make of him, or of his slightly snarky smile. She has been attempting to dislodge him ever since - with absolutely no success.When not penning romance novels or creating sparkly treasures, she enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, and lavishing attention on any stray cats who happen to be hanging around. She always enjoys hearing from her fans at: bsefchickauthor@gmail.com
Read more at Bethany M. Sefchick’s site.