Tycoon

by Joanna Shupe

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Pub Date Feb 23 2016 | Archive Date Mar 04 2016

Description

Sometimes the journey is more pleasurable than the destination . . .

In Gilded Age New York City, the bachelors of the Knickerbocker Club spend their days rubbing elbows with Manhattan's most elite citizens--and their nights with its most intoxicating women . . .

Standing on the platform at Grand Central Station, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous damsel in distress. He's certain she's a swindler who's only after his money, but he's never met a woman so passionate and sure of herself. Disarmed, he invites her to spend the journey to St. Louis in his private car--perhaps against his better judgment . . .

Clara Dawson has long known how to take care of herself, but the savvy shop girl is at a loss when she witnesses--and becomes entangled in--a terrible crime. Desperation propels her into a stranger's arms at the train station, but she hadn't expected Ted to offer her the protection she so badly needs--nor did she expect their chemistry to develop more steam than the engine of the train. He's everything she never thought she could have, and she's everything he didn't know he wanted. But as her secrets begin to unfurl, their fledgling romance could be in danger of derailing before they arrive at the next station . . .

Raves for The Courtesan Duchess

"Original and alluring." --Publishers Weekly

"Riveting." --Sabrina Jeffries

"Passionate and seductive." --RT Book Reviews

"Captivating." --Booklist

A Note From the Publisher

Don't Miss the Prequel Novella to An All New Series from Joanna Shupe!

Advance Praise

Praise for Joanna Shupe's RT Nominated Wicked Deceptions Series:

“A beautiful and complex love story…Wildly entertaining.” – The Washington Post on The Lady Hellion, Best of Romance in 2015

“This original and alluring novel is a very promising beginning to Shupe’s career.” –Publishers Weekly on The Courtesan Duchess

"RWA Golden Heart winner Shupe launches her romance-writing career with a polished Regency-set historical that successfully merges engaging characters, steamy sensuality, and a dash of danger into one captivating romance." – Booklist on The Courtesan Duchess

“A lively story…A naïve heroine and a thoughtless rakehell hero mature delightfully as they come into their own in this steamy debut that is the first of a back-to-back trilogy and skillfully sets the stage for more stories to come.” – Library Journal on The Courtesan Duchess

“The powerful passion in this riveting tale of betrayal and forgiveness will knock your socks off!” – Sabrina Jeffries on The Courtesan Duchess

“I love this premise. I immediately thought of Sherry Thomas.” – Smexy Books on The Courtesan Duchess

“A very good job.” – Night Owl Reviews on The Courtesan Duchess, Top Pick 4.5 Stars

“Couldn’t put it down. The writing, the characters and the plot are fantastic…Captivating.” – Fresh Fiction on The Courtesan Duchess

“A wild ride.” – Romance Novel News on The Courtesan Duchess

“With her knowledge of the modes and morals of the Regency era, Shupe delivers a well-crafted novel in this second installment of her Wicked Deceptions series. Steady pacing, delightful characters and an ability to build steamy sexual tension make for a lively love story.” - RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on The Harlot Countess

“Captivating and Sizzling!” – Fresh Fiction on The Harlot Countess

“Sophie’s independent nature makes her a delightful protagonist…The romance is delectable as sensual love scenes balance the well-woven mystery sub-plot.” –Publishers Weekly on The Lady Hellion

“Shupe invites readers to sit back and enjoy the terrific chemistry between the unconventional Lord Quint and the exasperating Lady Sophie in the conclusion to the Wicked Deceptions trilogy. With emotional intensity, poignancy, passion and murder, they won’t be disappointed.” - RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on The Lady Hellion

“Kensington sent me all three books at once I devoured them like my rommate’s brioche rolls…Her heroes are strong…and her plots are a lot of fun…I enjoyed this series quite a lot and am looking forward to see what Shupe writes in the future.” – Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on The Wicked Deceptions Series (A- review on The Lady Hellion)

“Shupe’s debut Wicked Deceptions tale is passionate and seductive. Her carefully drawn characters and their nicely crafted, poignant love story engage the readers’ emotions and will have everyone anticipating the next book in the series.” - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on The Courtesan Duchess

Praise for Joanna Shupe's RT Nominated Wicked Deceptions Series:

“A beautiful and complex love story…Wildly entertaining.” – The Washington Post on The Lady Hellion, Best of Romance in 2015

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