Today I’m celebrating the release of TWICE THE TEMPTATION, the first book in The Temptress series, a series that continues where The Elusive Lord series left off. Catherine and Lucas finally get their story–and hopefully their HEA. 😉
To celebrate, I’m holding the 2nd of 3 contests where the grand prize is an iPad Air (the iPad Air will be raffled off once Twice the Temptation has sold 10,000 copies within 6 months). The prizes for this contest are:
- $50 eGift Card and 2nd of 3 entries to win the iPad Air – First Prize
- $25 eGift Card – Second Prize
- $15 eGift Card – Third Prize
Alternate First Prize – Kindle Fire HD
Yes, someone can also win a Kindle Fire HD if Twice the Temptation receives 75 or more reviews on Amazon within the first week of release — so by midnight November 25. If that goal is hit the winner will have a decision to make–take the first prize listed above or take the Kindle Fire HD. If winner chooses the Kindle Fire HD, the entry to win the iPad Air will go to the second prize winner. Yeah, it’s kind of like Let’s Make a Deal. 😉 Winners will be announced here November 26 — just in time for Thanksgiving. And if you missed you missed the book where Lucas and Catherine began, An Heir of Deception has been marked down from $4.99 to $3.99.
Gentlemen of the ton…prepared to be tempted
Temptation is as old as Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, succumbing to it is as natural as breathing to the gentlemen in the haut ton. For prospective brides bent on fidelity, three of the ton’s most ravishing beauties will help determine the faithful from the philanderers. What they hadn’t counted on was emotional entanglements…
A Temptress in Love
Catherine Rutherford has been smitten with the sinfully handsome American, Lucas Beaumont, since their introduction the year before. And he appears just as enamored of her, for following his return to London he launches a seductive campaign to ensnare her heart and capture her hand in marriage. Never has Catherine been so confident in the outcome of a courtship…that is until she discovers her would-be groom proposed marriage to her sister first.
Although she and her twin share the same face, Catherine refuses to share a man’s affections much less be any woman’s substitute. With the aid of her twin and two friends, she challenges the man she loves to the ultimate test of fidelity. Posing as her heartbroken sister—who is really anything but—Catherine seeks his solace from an “unhappy marriage” and begins a tempestuous game of seduction where the true proof of his love lies in his ability to resist her charms.
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EXCERPT
Upon entrance to the library, Lucas closed the door. She moved out of his reach and turned to eye him directly, chin elevated. “You are behaving quite presumptuously.” She prayed the chill in her voice would mask her roiling emotions.
Lucas’s smile appeared like the languid stretch of a cat on a lazy Sunday afternoon. “I rather thought you liked my presumptuousness.” He made the word a potent caress. “At least it appeared that way on several occasions when I was last in England.”
Catherine did not accept embarrassment with the politesse of a lady–flushed cheeks and a timid smile most men found enchanting. Instead, her walls snapped up as she erected her defenses. “It is very rude of you to bring up the incident.”
His brows rose, his lips twitched and his hazel eyes held the promise of something terribly wicked. “The incident? I thought it was a kiss. And I recall there being more than one of such–” he cleared his throat “–incidents, as you say.”
Scorching degrees of heat burned her cheeks. “It was a mistake and I wish you wouldn’t speak of it again.”
“I did not mean to discomfit.” His voice was all feigned contriteness.
“Mr. Beaumont, you flatter yourself. You haven’t the power to discomfit me in the least.” She spoke with a bravado she did not feel nor was likely to be able to follow through on should she be put to the test. Lucas could discomfit her like no other man.
His gaze became hooded and when next he spoke, his voice seemed to have dropped an entire octave. “Am I to take that as a challenge, Miss Rutherford?”
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Congratulations on the release! Looking forward to reading Lucas and Catherine’s story!
Big congrats to your newest release!
You are one of the best; always look foward to your releases. Keep up the good work!
I had pre-order the book long time ago. Can’t wait to read Katherine story
Happy Release Day!!!
Yay! So excited… now I have something to keep me up when I get home from work 🙂 But so worth it.
Just bought your new book. Can’t wait to read Catherine and Lucas’ story.
Best of luck with this new release! I’m looking forward to it —
Congrats on the release!!! Thanks for a great giveaway! Can’t wait to read it!
This is a great series, I can’t wait to read Twice the Temptation!
Happy Book release day to you Bev. I hope that you astronomical sales with Twice the Temptation.
How trilling to have a new book TWICE THE TEMPTATION released! I hope you reach or exceed your goals! Thanks for the chance to win one of these fabulous prizes!
Congrats on the release. I’ve been so eager to read about Catherine and Lucas.
Can’t wait to read Catherine and Lucas’ story! Congrats on the release!
congrats and thank you for the great contest
Congrats! Excellent contest! And just in time for Christmas too. 🙂
Congratulations on your newest release! I’d love to read it.
Big congratulations on your new release!! Love your writing and books..they are magical..cannot wait to read Katherine’s story, as I have been waiting for it…
Just had confirmation from Amazon that “Twice the Temptation” has been released. I can’t wait to read it!
Congratulations on the release!! I’m very excited to start reading it!!
Congrats on your newest release. The book looks great.
So planning on getting this book on payday. o.o
Congrats on the new release Beverley 🙂 Love the cover! I have been looking forward to this release, I loved the Elusive Lords and can’t wait for the Temptress’.
So excited that it has finally been released!!! I am hoping to be able to get it soon!!
I am so excited for this new book! Congratulations on its release. 🙂 I am ready to start reading another fantastic series by my favorite romance author.
Happy Release Day! I have my copy downloaded and ready to read 🙂
Congratulations. I am so happy the waiting is over. Amazon just downloaded it to my Kindle HD and I am itching to start.
Have been looking forward to Lucas and Catherine’s story since I finished Charlotte and Alex. If this is as hot as that one, OMG!!!
Buying this right now!! Cannot wait to read it!! 🙂
Congrats! My copy popped up in my Kindle app this morning.
Congrats on the new release! I can’t wait to read. =)
Congrats on the release, Bev!! This whole series looks so good and I can’t wait to read about Lucas and Catherine!
Looking forward to this 🙂 Congrats on the release!
Congrats on the new one and thanks!
Looks like another winner. Thanks for the info on the new book. Would enjoy reading this story.
Congralations! Thanks for the giveaways!
Thanks so much, ladies!!! So glad you dropped by and hopefully you’ll win something good. 😉 I would love to give away both the Kindle Fire HD AND the iPad Air as soon as possible. 😉
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I have read your books and really enjoyed them. You write the kinds of books I like to read. I also like the covers.
I already love what I’ve read so far, keep the historicals coming!
Congrats on your new release.
Happy release day!!!!
Congrats on the new book and I can’t wait to read it!!
Looking forward to the new one!
Congratulations on your new release! Thank you for the mini vacations you have given all of us, we look forward to many, many more.
Congratulations on the new release. I can’t wait to read it. I’ve been looking forward to this book.
Congratulations on the new release. I look forward to reading it.
I loved The Elusive Lords series and am so excited another series is taking off, with Catherine and Lucas – woo hoo!
Happy Release Day! I just downloaded Twice the Temptation and cannot wait to read it.
Can’t wait to read it!
Congratulations Beverley! Adding this one to my must read list!
Congrats on your new release, sounds really good!
Looking forward to reading it!
Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂
once again you have created another awesome masterpiece. Cant wait to finish this book
I just checked my Kindle to find my copy waiting for me. Can’t wait!
Congrats on the latest book release, Bev!
Sounds wonderful – congratulations!
Yay! I’m so excited.
Can’t wait to read this one!
Happy Release Day, Bev. Thanks for the great giveaways.
I can understand Catherine wanting to test him. Congrats on your new release!
Congrats on your new release of Twice the Temptation that we have been waiting so long and patiently for! I can hardly wait to read it!
Congrats on your new release!!! I have read all your historical romance books and love them!!! On my way over to Amazon right now to purchase Twice the Temptation. Can’t wait to read it:)
I’m so glad I pre-ordered this book! I’m trying to slow down and make it last, but it’s so hard! I love this book!
Captivating book! Couldn’t put it down once I started reading it!
Happy Release Day!
Congrats on your new release! I can’t wait to get it.
Congrats on you new release!
I have my copy of Twice The Temptation!! I can’t wait to read it!!!
I’ve been waiting for this story since forever!!!! I’m so happy it’s finally here~
Huge congratulations!!!! 🙂
Just in time when I have time to read! Awesome! 🙂
Once again you have out done your self on a great book! I am only half way through since life happens and could not read it straight through as I have all the rest. But I am back to reading with a 4 shot cup off coffee in hand to keep me going the rest of the way! I am excited to see what you come up with next!
I loved the excerpt and it’s made me more eager than ever to read your latest historical. I’m looking forward to this one! 😀
Downloading as I type!
Just downloaded …TBR
Hi Beverley!
Congratulations for the release of Twice the Temptation on November 18th!
I loved the excerpt you posted here as well as the “sneak peek” on Amazon and also the one of your website! Talk about a story catching your interest immediately and having to know the “rest of the story”! I can’t wait to read Catherine and Lucas’s story in Twice the Temptation! Congratulations on it’s release today
This book sounds very interesting. Looking forward to reading it.
I enjoyed the excerpt; it sounds like a great story!
Congrats!!! Love the cover, and can’t wait to read Twice the Temptation!
Great books!!
This sounds like such a delicious read.
Congratulations on your new release, Beverley! I can’t wait to read it!!!
Congrats on your book release!
I started reading Twice the Temptation at 11pm….I am hooked. No sleep tonight! Great job on another amazing historical 🙂
Looking forward to reading another great Beverley Kendall book!
Just downloaded! Hope work is slow so I can start reading!!!
I can’t wait to read your new book! I’m also glad The Season For Romance is back!
I am soooooo geeked to read this book! feel like i have been waiting FOREVER lol
Oh, my goodness! I’m so excited about this. I love your books. I’m comepletely addicted to your dialogue, I’m trying to capture something similar my own books (funny contemporaries).
Sounds great!!! Can’t wait to read it! =)
Congratulations on the new release !
Yaaaay!!! Congratulations on your newest release! You always do it up in style too, Bev! <3
Congrats on your new release.
Congrats on your new release, can’t wait to read it!
Congratulations Beverley on another great book and a fantastic release!
Congrats on another release!!!! TTT was an incredible story. I loved,Loved it. Keep up the awesome work!!!
congrats on the new release!
Finally! Nov. 18th arrived. I loved this book so much I think I will read it a 2nd time this weekend. It’s that good!
A great party. It is cold and dreary here so this is fun
Congratulations on your new book I can’t wait to read it.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Penney