Love and Let Spy by Shana Galen-Exclusive Excerpt Tour and Giveaway
Love and Let Spy
Lord and Lady Spy #3
by Shana Galen
Genre: historical, romance, mystery
Release Date: August 5, 2014
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Her name is Bonde, Jane Bonde . . .
A beautiful and eligible member of the ton, Jane has more than a few secrets: she’s one of the Crown’s most elite agents. She may be deadly, but she doesn’t know a thing about fashion, flirtation, or love . . . until Dominic Griffyn shakes up her carefully stirred world and asks her to be his bride. He’s exactly the kind of man she’s not looking for. And he’s dangerous, because falling into his arms is so much more satisfying than saving England from her enemies.
He’s an improper gentleman who needs a wife. . .
Tall, dark, and tortured, Dominic Griffyn is haunted by demons from his past. When his stepfather insists that he marry, Dominic allows himself to hope that the beautiful but mysterious Miss Bonde might help him forget his troubles. As they grow closer, it’s clear that there’s more to Jane than danger. She might be just what his neglected heart needs.
“I see, and what makes Mr. Griffyn so…” She trailed off as a footman carrying a silver tray with champagne glasses approached.
“Champagne?” he inquired, smiling at her.
“Thank you,” Lady Melbourne said, taking a glass.
“Miss?” the footman asked, offering her the tray. Her aunt gave her a stern look, but Jane ignored her. She did not care for champagne, and if she was going to have to meet this Mr. Griffyn, she feared she needed fortification.
“Would you be so kind as to fetch me a glass of ratafia?”
“Of course.” The footman nodded. “I would be more than happy to fetch you ratafia—-or…or anything at all, miss.” He gave her a long, meaningful look, and Jane supposed the anything at all might include more than refreshment.
“Cherry, please.”
“My pleasure.” He began to walk away.
“Shaken, not stirred.”
“Certainly, miss. I’ll see to it personally.”
He moved swiftly to carry out the request, and Lady Melbourne hissed, “Can you not sip champagne?”
“I prefer ratafia.”
“You are too particular.”
“He did not seem to mind.”
“Because he could not stop staring at you. But enamored footmen aside, you are too particular.”
Oh, dear God. Jane hoped this would not be another discussion about marriage, and then she narrowed her eyes. “Aunt, what makes this Mr. Griffyn so special?”
Her aunt looked away, and Jane’s heart began to pound. “You do not intend for me to marry this man, do you? I have not even met him.”
“I had hoped to discuss this matter after you met him.”
Jane shook her head. Had the orchestra moved closer? All of a sudden, everything was once again too bright and too loud.
“What matter?”
“Jane…”
Jane grabbed her aunt’s gloved arm. “What matter?”
Her aunt frowned. “Very well.” She lowered her voice so that none of the servants or guests passing by might hear. “Your uncle and I have decided. You and Mr. Griffyn will marry.”
Shana Galen is the author of numerous fast-paced adventurous Regency historical romances, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne’s Bride. Her books have been sold worldwide, including Japan, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and the Netherlands, and have been featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. A former English teacher in Houston’s inner city, Shana now writes full time. She’s a wife, a mother, and an expert multi-tasker. She loves to hear from readers: visit her website at www.shanagalen.com or see what she’s up to daily on Facebook and twitter.
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From July 21 to August 1 (weekends excluded) 10 different blogs will each post an exclusive excerpt from Shana Galen’s upcoming LOVE AND LET SPY-book number three in her Lord and Lady Spy series. Each blog will offer up ONE excerpt and an exclusive giveaway for a paper copy of LORD AND LADY SPY (Book 1) by Shana Galen
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Broken Teepee
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Looks very good, and a nice beautiful cover.
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Gorgeous f/c! I would love to win a copy.
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Sounds and looks great.
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Added to my to read list!
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Wow! Thank you 🙂
I thought it was great and it was like meeting James Bonds Grandmother.
LOL! I hadn’t thought of it that way.
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My favorite Bond is Pierce Brosnan!
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Sounds like a terrific book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Favorite Bond is Sean Connery!
Sean Connery is classic.
I have loved all your Lord & Lady Spies series! They have such hilariousness to them! I absolutely goggle the way you play with 007 movies titles & your book titles! My inner Cover HO does her HAPPY DANCE for all your covers including the Jewels of the Ton & Misadventures of Matrimony series! Your witty & playful dialogue make me read all your books from begin to end without pitting it down. You have caused me many sleepless night, but I have had some great MISadventures thru your books! THANKS so must for sharing your book COSMOS with me & PRETTY PLEASE KEEP WRITING JUST FASTER!
You’re so sweet, Patty! Thank you.
I love the description of Shana’s stories: “fast-paced adventurous Regency historical romances.” The very best kind of Regencies, as you not only get romance, you get excitement from the adventure too. This is a most excellent series! Thanks for the tour and this post. jdh2690@gmail.com
Thank you, Janice! Love seeing you at all the stops.
Love the excerpts. I checked out all the other sites, sounds like an amazing story. Thanks for ‘both’ giveaways
Thank you, Sassy! 🙂
I enjoy the historical romance books, looking forward to reading Love and Let Spy.
Thanks! I can’t wait until it’s out.
Looking forward to reading . Thanks for the giveaway. Congrats to Shana.
Sounds Great. Congratulations to Shana on the upcoming release. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sounds like a fantastic series. Love the excerpt .
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