An afternoon spent in disguise leads to a passion that … mistakes her for a harlot. When he requests an arrangement, Sophia decides to explore the passion he awakens in her soul. Her only stipulations for the affair are a mask, one week, and he must never discover her true identity. Can Sophia give him her heart and walk away as if their time never affected her?
Alexander Langley’s life as a prominent duke will soon come to an end unless he can acquire a duchess whose family can support him through a scandal. When he meets a violet-eyed temptress that awakens his every desire his search comes to a halt. As they explore their passion, he loses his heart to a woman he can never marry. Will Alex put aside his status in the ton for a love to last a lifetime?
Throughout the season Lady Sophia Turlington and Alexander Langley, the Duke of Sheffield’s dislike for one another is known to all. A chance encounter throws them together as Alex and ‘Violet’. After their time ends, Sophia wants Alex to see her for herself. If not, then she might as well accept her friend’s marriage proposal. Can Alex overcome Sophia’s deceit? Or will his need for revenge destroy the love she holds for him?
Whom Shall I Marry… An Earl or A Duke? is the second novel in Laura A. Barnes’s steamy historical romance series. If you enjoy a story filled with passion and secrets set in Regency England, then you must read Sophia and Alex’s journey toward love.
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Two people who do not like each other find that things are not what they seem. I loved Sophia and how she put herself out for her friends. Alex was more self-centered, but I enjoyed his turn around. With all the scheming going on, it was fun to see where everyone would end up. The scenes between Alex and Sophia were hot. I recommend this story.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
This is dramatic, entertaining and romantic. Lord Sheffield doesn’t much care for Lady Sophia. He kissed her twice, out of anger, then summarily put her down, so she doesn’t much like him either. Until one day when she was in a brothel, wearing a mask to hide her identity, and he found her so irresistible that he kissed her, thinking she was a new girl at the brothel. This kiss was so passionate and stunning that he immediately wanted to bed her. She leaves him wanting her, calling her Violet for the color of her eyes. When he tries to arrange to have her, the madame tells him that it won’t be possible, because she’s not a new girl but a member of the ton. He begs to meet her anyway, and she agrees under the condition that she remained anonymous, and it only lasted for a week. They fall in love, but never say anything. When Sheffield suddenly finds himself drawn to Lady Sophia, he’s too blind to put 2 and 2 together, and because he’s looking for a Duchess elsewhere, she refuses to tell him the truth. And he is none too pleased with her when he finally realizes that the woman he fell in love with is the same woman he has an antagonist relationship with. He’s an arrogant, condescending cad to Sophia, but a caring, friendly person to Violet. It’s a great storyline with interesting characters.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.
Whom Shall I Marry.. An Earl or a Duke? Is that a rhetorical question? When the man is Alexander Langley, the Duke of Sheffield, I think the choice is already made! That is if he asks her when he finds out who she was pretending to be in those passionate moments.
When Lady Sophia Turlington, hidden behind a mask, was in a brothel waiting for her friend Lady Sydney to secretly meet Alex’s friend, who should come into the room? Oh yes Alexander himself who she despised with a passion. What happens next is a surprise to both of them! Alex is mesmerized by the courtesian with the beautiful violet eyes who will not speak, but he is drawn to her so strongly. Phee is shocked when he comes to kiss her and the sparks begin to fly, oh yes…He does not know who she is and she gets carried away… But what can come of it?
Laura Barnes has written a spellbinding story that pulled me into with her wonderful characters who just could not resist their attraction. Their’s was a meeting of the heart that knew what it wanted and could not help but try to bind them.
But what will happen when Alex finds out she is Sophia? They had been social enemies and always at opposite sides of every discussion.
This story had a little of everything to make it a must read! Cannot wait for the next story by this author!
I would actually rate “Whom Shall I Marry . . . An Earl or a Duke?” (nook) at 3-1/2 stars. I enjoyed the plot but some of the actions of the characters seemed rather immature. Wouldn’t a duke be more powerful (socially and politically) than was portrayed? Also, it seemed that when something happened or was said, it was immediately known to others.
What can go wrong when you start a relationship with a lie. A big lie? This book will tell you all that and more. Just be ware, it’ll pull you in and not let go until your done!
Loved it
What an enchanting Regency romance! It’s so different then most of the ones I have read, especially lately. I was captivated from the very beginning until the very end. This is a nicely developed and well written story. I love Sophia (Phee) and Alex!! These two despise each other or do they. What matchmaking fun! Love the plot and the twists in this story.
I found this book to be a very enjoyable and entertaining read with the well written storyline and characters that were written with such great detail and depth that I was totally enthralled throughout the entire book!
The second book in the Tricking the Scoundrels series and I want to read the next one when it is out. This is Lady Sophia Turlington and Alexander Langley, the Duke of Sheffield’s story or Alex and ‘Violet’ as they are first known to each other. This is a short quick story to read, it is well written and kept me turning pages.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tale of a cocky rogue!
I had such fun reading this witty romance. The characters were terrific I love rule breaker. This was a steamy story some marvelous chemistry. There were some wonderful twists their first meeting was great reading. I highly recommend! I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
This book was a wonderful mix of romance and drama. It was completely enthralling from the beginning to the end. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
After reading Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess or a Duke, I could not wait to read Sophia’s story – it was really worth the wait. I just love Sophia, wait I love all the characters in this book. Alex, when he was acting like the Duke could be a little insensitive, but when he was just Alex – him and Sophia were perfect together.
You can read this book alone, but I would recommend reading Whom Shall I Kiss first. You will enjoy this book and this author.
Wow, what a wonderfully different Regency Romance ! This story takes use away from all the rules
the ton, and ton mothers place on their daughters. Lady Sophia Turlington is a very proper, nice lady who makes all her friends smile, always has a nice word for everyone. Her mother on the other hand is spoken of as a harpy and a tyrant which is why Sophia/Phee is on her fourth season. Her best friend Lady Sidney Hartridge is being courted by the Duke of Sheffield, Alexander Langley. Phee hates him and everything he stands for, he is Haughty, Arrogant, Conceited Rogue who does not care who he stubs or hurts. Alex dislikes her just as much.
When the Alex mistakes Phee for one of the “Girls” in a famous Brothel ran by his friend, Belle.
Phee is there to help Sidney and Alex’s friend Noah Wildeburg meet, they are in love even knowing the rumors it will start. With her being engaged to Alex and Noah being his friend they don’t care.
hWen he see’s Phee she is hiding in Belle’s chambers and wearing mask to protect her identity. He does not know who she is and can’t understand his desire for this silent, masked lady. She brings out a tenderness he has never felt with anyone else.
As they meet in secret and break all the rules either are suppose to live by the ton will never be the same and neither will they..
Be sure to grab this book, a cold drink (cause your going to need it) and get ready to see how
it all works out or not… this is a steamy story so if that is not your thing, you may not like it.
All the love scenes are right for this book and these characters. I can’t wait for the next one.
I received a complimentary ARC from Laura and am giving by true and honest review…