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  • Published: 9 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781420149975
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $16.99
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Heiress for Hire




Historical romance legend and New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter introduces a brand new trilogy sparking with sensuality and wit, as a recently-deceased Duke's will reveals that he has mysteriously bequeathed his vast fortune to three seemingly unrelated and unknown women. In this series opener, one recipient of the inheritance--an independent detective--and the Duke's spurned nephew band together to determine the reason for the strange bequeathal...as their unexpectedly good teamwork leads to sizzling attraction.

USA Today Bestseller

In this stunning series debut from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter, a duke’s mysterious bequest brings fortune—and passion—to three young women . . .
 
Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself. When an intruder breaks into her home, she doesn’t swoon or simper. Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up—only to realize he is Chase Radnor, a gentleman and grandson of a lord, and a man who makes it his business to investigate suspicious matters. Now he’s insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune from his uncle, a wealthy duke. Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man . . .
 
Chase can’t decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale. Either way, he’s intrigued. Maddeningly, with her unexpected inheritance, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chase’s own. She may be the perfect person to help him uncover the truth about his uncle’s demise. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase realizes he craves a much deeper alliance . . .
 
Madeline Hunter’s novels are:

“[A] smart, satisfying Regency romance… Romance readers craving substantive mystery and intelligent leads will savor this pitch-perfect love story.”
Publisher's Weekly
 
“Brilliant, compelling. . . . An excellent read.”
—The Washington Post
 
“Mesmerizing.”
Publishers Weekly
 
“Pure passion.”
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  • Published: 9 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781420149975
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $16.99
Categories:

About the author

Madeline Hunter

MADELINE HUNTER is a nationally bestselling author of historical romances who lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons. In a parallel existence to the one she enjoys as a novelist, she has a Ph.D. in art history and teaches at an East Coast university.

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Praise for Heiress for Hire

Praise for Madeline Hunter

"Scintillating love scenes are plentiful in this page-turning tale, which is enhanced by a cast of memorable characters and smart, witty protagonists." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on A Devil of a Duke

"This is a historical romance to savor, and readers will root for the pair of lovers and the justice they seek."--Bookpage, TOP PICK for The Most Dangerous Duke in London

"The originality of Hunter's plotting and the skill with which she executes it are exemplary. These, combined with her usual superb flair for crafting compelling characters, make this a must-read for fans of sexy Regency-set historicals."--Booklist on Never Deny a Duke

"With a delectable blend of clever ripostes, scorching sensuality, and masterly plotting, Hunter's latest sees the most infamous of the Decadent Dukes fall head over heels in a satisfying romantic adventure."--Library Journal on A Devil of a Duke

"The latest historical romance series that you won't be able to put down is from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter. With witty humor and inventive storytelling, you'll whip through the first one so fast, you'll need to Amazon Prime another one to your cabana."--Martha Stewart Weddings on The Most Dangerous Duke in London

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