Countess of Scandal

FromCountess Eliza Clare knew becoming involved with the United Irish cause was dangerously close to treason, but she didn’t realize just how hazardous politics could be until Major William Denton arrived in Dublin. Years ago, Eliza and Will had indulged in a harmless flirtation, but after Will joined the British Army, they lost contact. Now Eliza is a widow, whose new friends just happen to be radical pamphlet writers and Catholic lawyers, while Will is one of Her Majesty’s officers, assigned the mission of crushing any hint of rebellious activities in Dublin. Suddenly entangled in a risky game of deception and desire, Eliza and Will are equally determined to be the one to win this battle of wits. McKee’s intriguingly nuanced characters and deliciously subtle sense of humor provide the ideal counterpoint to the perfectly executed historical setting that gives Countess of Scandal its refreshingly different literary flavor. --John Charles Review"McKee sets the stage for a romantic adventure that captures the spirit of Ireland and a pair of star-crossed lovers to perfection." (4 Stars,_ RT Book Reviews_ ) "Laurel McKee's magical pen captivates you instantaneously! [A] a love story that will be forever etched in your mind." (RomanceReadersConnection.com ) "Eliza's and Will's happy-ever-after, once reached, is both powerfully satisfying and forever engraved on the reader's mind and heart. Every word sings with unyielding intensity... Beautifully written, COUNTESS OF SCANDAL reads like a captivating love story of epic proportions. The ultimate page turner." (RomanceJunkies.com ) "Countess of Scandal delivers on all fronts. The story raced along, zigging and zagging from Dublin to the countryside, from uneasy peace to all out war. And the romance . . . very satisfying!" (MyShelf.com ) "My kind of story!" (_Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author_ ) "COUNTESS OF SCANDAL has a strong sense of time and place. [T]his story of Ireland does justice to both the setting and the characters." (AllAboutRomance.com ) "Laurel McKee captures the excitement and magic of romance." (_Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author_ ) "A hero to steal your heart!" (_Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times bestselling author_ ) "An unforgettable love story." (_Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author_ ) "An immensely satisfying and sophisticated blend of history and romance. I loved every gorgeous, breathtaking page!" (_Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author_ ) "Captivating and poignant! Laurel McKee wields her pen with grace and magic." (_Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author_ )