Deceived by Desire - (Gilded) by Marie Force (Paperback)

Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance, Womens
Series Title: Gilded
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
Author: Marie Force
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Historical
Language: English

About the Book

Includes excerpt from Duchess by deception.

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Marie Force comes a glittering tale of star-crossed romance set amid the lavish mansions and decadent lifestyles of early 20th century Newport, Rhode Island. But even in an age of great fortune, the heart has its own idea of true riches . . .

Wealthy American industrialist Aubrey Nelson has invited the Duke and Duchess of Westbrook to visit his family's Newport seaside "cottage" for the summer. With his parents' departure from New York delayed, Aubrey's mother sends him ahead to oversee preparations for their guests. But when he arrives, he's surprised to find the house and staff in disarray . . .

With much to do and little time, Aubrey comes to rely on the housekeeper, a lovely young Irish woman named Maeve Brown. And when he also finds himself confiding in Maeve about more personal matters, he tells himself it's merely their close proximity that draws him to the compassionate, hard-working beauty. Yet when he suspects Maeve is in danger, Aubrey realizes his feelings for her have grown much deeper than they should have. For what will his mother, who dreams of a society match for her son, have to say when she arrives to discover he's lost his heart to a girl of the working class?

Praise for Duchess by Deception

"Force has crafted a masterpiece with the perfect amount of romance."
--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Review Quotes

Praise for Deceived by Desire

"Full of flashy wealth and drama...Aubrey and Maeve have great chemistry, the friendships are strong, and the romance is passionate and well developed. Regency romance fans looking for a change of scenery will enjoy this American adventure."- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Marie Force's previous historical romance, Duchess by Deception

"Force has crafted a masterpiece with the perfect amount of romance."
--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"A vividly described, deeply erotic romance."
--Booklist

About The Author

Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 70 contemporary romances, including the Gansett Island Series and the Fatal Series from Harlequin Books. In addition, she is the author of the Butler, Vermont Series, the Green Mountain Series and the erotic romance Quantum Series. All together, her books have sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Her goals in life are simple--to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can, and to never be on a flight that makes the news. Please visit her online at marieforce.com.