BOOK INFO
The
Debutante Is Mine
Season's Original #1
Season's Original #1
By: Vivienne Lorret
Releasing
April 12, 2016
Avon Impulse
Avon Impulse
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BOOK SUMMARY
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne
Lorret launches a new historical romance series featuring the Season’s
Original—a coveted title awarded by the ton’s elite to one lucky debutante...
From
the
Season Standard: ”A true Season’s Original embodies the class, grace, and
style of the ton. Such an honor ensures the recipient their pick of
eligible suitors…“
Lilah’s Appleton’s prospects are looking dim. With one last chance to find a titled husband before she’s forced to wed her wretched cousin, she must make this Season count. Plain, forgettable Lilah must become the Season’s Original. Desperate, she seeks help from the devilishly charming, untitled, and thoroughly unsuitable Jack Marlowe. All she must do now is resist the tempting rogue…
Bastard son and self-made man, Jack Marlowe loathes the aristocracy. When he meets Lilah, he expects her to be like all the other greedy husband-hunters. But she’s far more dangerous. Her alluring smiles and sharp tongue intrigue him. Before he knows it, he agrees to help her find a husband, revealing tricks to ensnare any man. The only problem is, his plan works too well—on him.
When Lilah becomes the belle of the ball, Jack realizes he may lose her forever-unless he can take a chance on love and claim his debutante..
Lilah’s Appleton’s prospects are looking dim. With one last chance to find a titled husband before she’s forced to wed her wretched cousin, she must make this Season count. Plain, forgettable Lilah must become the Season’s Original. Desperate, she seeks help from the devilishly charming, untitled, and thoroughly unsuitable Jack Marlowe. All she must do now is resist the tempting rogue…
Bastard son and self-made man, Jack Marlowe loathes the aristocracy. When he meets Lilah, he expects her to be like all the other greedy husband-hunters. But she’s far more dangerous. Her alluring smiles and sharp tongue intrigue him. Before he knows it, he agrees to help her find a husband, revealing tricks to ensnare any man. The only problem is, his plan works too well—on him.
When Lilah becomes the belle of the ball, Jack realizes he may lose her forever-unless he can take a chance on love and claim his debutante..
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EXCERPT
In the midst of the terse exchange,
Jack Marlowe kept a steady eye on Lilah as he moved into the room. Briefly, she
wondered if he was trying to remember her name.
He would not be able to, she knew. And
for once, she wouldn’t care a fig. Jack Marlowe was the one man whose amnesia
would make her elated beyond measure. Nonetheless, she sat straighter, waiting
for him to give up the attempt and for his gaze to leave hers.
His mouth quirked at one corner. “Miss
Appleton. A pleasure to see you again.”
A jolt of surprise snapped through
her, causing the pulse at her throat to quicken. A flood of heat prickled her
cheeks and her ears turned hot too.
“Mr. Marlowe, have you been introduced
to my niece?” Aunt Zinnia asked, disapproval lacing her tone.
He inclined his head in something
resembling both an answer and an absent gesture of greeting. However, everyone
in the room knew that ladies of the nobility deserved first consideration, not last. “I took the matter upon myself,
earlier today in fact.”
Aunt Zinnia’s gaze sharpened. “Do you
mean to say that you introduced yourself
to Miss Appleton?”
“Yes,” he answered with a chuckle.
“Jack, that simply is not done in
society,” Mrs. Harwick added fondly but with a waggle of her finger.
“It is fortunate, then, that Miss
Appleton and I did not meet in society
but in the garden instead.” He turned to Lilah, an unrepentant grin on his
lips. “Unless you would consider our first meeting on the street this morning.”
So he had seen her. The smile, the salute—those had been for her? Something warm inside of her
fluttered. For an instant, she nearly forgot how much she disliked him. Nearly.
“The
street!” Aunt Zinnia
gripped the edge of her armrests. The subtle nuances in her expression that
usually relayed her disapproval were now quite evident. “Marjorie, were you
aware of this?”
“Of course not. Had I known, I would
have made the proper introductions. After all, Jack has been Maxwell’s friend
since they were in school together.”
This did not appear to appease Aunt
Zinnia. “Lilah, you must think of
your reputation. To be seen engaging in conversation with a man to whom you
have not been introduced—and in a public square, no less—could endanger your
options of finding a suitable match. We cannot afford to make any errors.”
Lilah knew this all too well. “Aunt
Zinnia, there was no ‘exchange’ in the street whatsoever.”
“I beg to differ,” Jack added, the
certainty in his tone drawing far too much attention. “I distinctly recall your
smile cast in my direction.”
All eyes fell upon her. She clasped
her hands to make sure she wasn’t holding cymbals after all.
“No, I was laughing at the man who had
the audacity to ride a war horse in the middle of town,” Lilah corrected,
forcing that errant fluttering to cease. “You must excuse Mr. Marlowe, for I
believe he would like nothing more than to incite riots wherever he roams.”
CAT'S REVIEW
"The Debutante is Mine" by Vivienne Lorret is engaging, romantic and fun! I truly enjoyed Lilah and Jack. Watching Lilah bloom and blossom warmed my heart. And Jack, despite being the typical bad boy/jerk type, still was a swoon-worthy Hero. The relationship between the two was fun and exciting. They complement each other well, even if they aren't aware of that. This is one of my favorite types of stories - the Ugly Duckling transforms! And Ms. Lorret did an amazing job with developing her swan. I really loved both characters and the story - this is the type of story I love to read on a Sunday afternoon, just relaxing - a story that is makes the reader feel good. Her writing style is light and easy to read. It flows and I found myself enjoying each and every page. As this is book one of a new series, several other characters were introduced and I am looking forward to their stories too. (received copy for honest review)
★★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
USA Today bestselling author, VIVIENNE LORRET loves romance novels, her pink laptop, her husband, and her two sons (not necessarily in that order … but there are days). Transforming copious amounts of tea into words, she is an Avon Impulse author of works including: Tempting Mr. Weatherstone, The Wallflower Wedding Series, The Rakes of Fallow Hall Series, The Duke’s Christmas Wish, and the Season’s Original Series.
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