Book excerpt: It began with a gunshot… To protect her sister, Kate Courtland will do anything—even point a pistol at the dangerous Marquess of Wroth. But she soon discovers the man is more than she can handle. Wroth can’t believe a mere slip of a young woman has brought him low. The wealthy and powerful marquess controls a vast empire, so why can’t he control his reaction to the tempting Kate? Book #3 of The Regency Romps “Deborah Simmons is a sure bet for writing an excellent Regency epic.” – Affaire de Coeur KEY THEMES: Regency romance, wounded hero, enemies to lovers, spinster, independent heroine, mistaken identity, nobleman hero, Regency romp, strong heroine, alpha male, witty historical, marquess, brooding hero, historical romance mystery, Regency romance series, country girl, poor heroine, mysterious guardian, British historical romance, historical romantic suspense, happily ever after, love story, romance fiction books Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.