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All the widowed Duchess of Southwycke wants is to be taken seriously as an artist. She also wants a lover, but first she has to finish her magnum opus—a collection of nudes depicting the Olympian gods. It’s not her fault she mistakes Her Majesty’s agent for her next figure model.

Trevelyn Deveridge never expected to pose naked to serve Queen and country, but when the trail of the elusive Mr. Beddington leads straight to the Duchess of Southwycke’s door, he’s left with little choice. Rule Britannia!

No artist ever had such a mess on her palette. Add a nosy newsman, stir in a secret, mix a masquerade with a mistaken betrothal, toss in Russian spies and a missing statue and ignite unexpected passion.

It’s enough to drive a duchess to . . . distraction.

 

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Reviewers rave about the DUCHESS!

"Bryan gives readers a sexy, fast-paced romp that will appeal to fans of Cheryl Holt, Lisa Kleypas and Celeste Bradley."

~ RT BookReviews

"Bryan has a great handle on the material and her characters, creating a charming, colorful story with an intricate, fast-paced story line."

~ Publishers Weekly  

"Distracting the Duchess has a cast of characters that stay with you long after you close the book. Desire, sex, intrigue and betrayal…this book has it all. Distracting the Duchess has a permanent home in my bedside cabinet!"

~ NightOwl Romance

"Distracting the Duchess is one of those rare books that could well turn into a modern classic. The opening line sets the tone, and there's no mistaking how the book will progress. I found it utterly delightful, funny, risqué and very well constructed."

~ BooksMonthly

"Wickedly witty writing and wonderfully entertaining characters are the key ingredients in Bryan's sinfully sexy historical romance."

~ Booklist

"Ms. Bryan has penned a great story and historical fans will want to pick this title up. It gives you a little bit of everything from intrigue to murder to love."

~ The Romance Reader Connection

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Book info: Leisure Books

ISBN: 978-0-8439-5870-6

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Knight in Shining Silver

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