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The Duke Heist - Book Tour and Giveaway

2/9/2021

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The Duke Heist
The Wild Wynchesters Book 1
by Erica Ridley
Genre: Historical Romance 

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A NYT bestselling author kicks off a new Regency series of "irresistible romance and a family of delightful scoundrels" as a woman looking to recover a stolen painting accidentally kidnaps a duke instead. (Eloisa James)

Chloe Wynchester is completely forgettable -- a curse that gives her the ability to blend into any crowd. When the only father she's ever known makes a dying wish for his adopted family of orphans to recover a missing painting, she's the first one her siblings turn to for stealing it back. No one expects that in doing so, she'll also abduct a handsome duke.
Lawrence Gosling, the Duke of Faircliffe, is tortured by his father's mistakes. To repair his estate's ruined reputation, he must wed a highborn heiress. Yet when he finds himself in a carriage being driven hell-for-leather down the cobblestone streets of London by a beautiful woman who refuses to heed his commands, he fears his heart is hers. But how can he sacrifice his family's legacy to follow true love?


"Erica Ridley is a delight!" --Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

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Miss Wynchester swept into the Duke of Faircliffe’s dining room with her head high.
Faircliffe’s throat went dry and his mind emptied of rational thought.
Gone was the insipid blandness of tan-on-tan. Her curves were now draped in a slip of mauve twill, overlaid with a sweeping frock of white netting. The dark velvet trim on the light rose bodice matched the velvet vandyke points decorating the skirt. The gauzy romantic colors brought out the dark brown of her hair and the deep brown of her long-lashed eyes.
His body tightened. It was all he could do not to reach for her. Pull her against his chest, and claim her in ravenous kisses that weren’t his to take.
A smile flitted at her lips, as if she sensed the maelstrom she’d unleashed within him.
His lungs tangled, making it hard to speak. Each syllable was the rasp of a drowning man. “You look magnificent.”
She stood much too far away for Faircliffe’s taste. That bodice would be displayed at its best pillowed against his chest, the perfect distance for a man to embark on a trail of kisses from her rosy lips, down the column of her throat, and into the swell of her bosom.
Tonight, he would dream of nothing else.
Miss Wynchester took a step toward the table. He watched, rapt. The swing of her hips was sensual and confident. She was a Wynchester. A woman of flesh and blood. Not being a highborn lady erased none of her power. The empty dining room crackled with it.
He leapt to his feet to help her into her chair.
She stopped her forward progress when she was less than an arm’s length from him. Close enough to touch. Close enough to see.
Her eyes were the warmest shade of brown he had ever beheld. They were fathomless, penetrating. He wanted to see those eyes flutter closed in pleasure, and know that it was he who had brought her to that peak.
“That.” Her voice was warm honey. “Whatever you’re thinking at this very moment. That is what you should be doing.”
He’d been thinking of her. Of devouring her kiss by kiss, lick by lick, until she was limp and sated in his arms.
It was highly improper dinner party behavior.
His voice was hoarse. “I don’t think you understand what I…”
“Don’t I?” Her eyes were hot on his, her gaze intense and unwavering.
He tried to calm the rushing in his veins, carnal desires straining to be set free. She meant this. That he should be and do as he pleased.
But what he wanted would lead them both to ruin.
“My father...” His voice was too low, too rough. A rumble of thunder on a spring day. “Father was emotional and impulsive. It made him a laughingstock.” It had made Faircliffe a laughingstock. “I will not compound his mistakes.”
Even if there was nothing he wanted more than to end this conversation by covering her mouth with his. Giving in. Allowing passion to consume him.
Her gaze searched his face. “What if it’s not a mistake? How will you know, if you keep yourself gaoled inside your head?”
Gaol. That was exactly what he should do with the urge to take her, kiss her, taste her. Lock his visceral, libidinous urges behind bars and throw away the key. It was the only way he would be strong enough to resist temptation.
“I...” Had he stepped closer? Had she? Their forbidden kiss was a breath away.
Her eyes sparked with challenge. “What would you do, Your Grace? If you were the sort of craven rogue who indulged his every desire. What impulse are you trying to fight?”
He reached up to touch her cheek. He should not have. Its softness was his undoing.
Faircliffe was done fighting. For the moment, he would allow desire to break free from its chains. With no gaoler to stop him, there was only one thing Faircliffe wanted… and she was right in front of him.
He grasped her face, his fingers delving into the softness of her hair, and brought her to him. Heaven. Hell. His lips upon hers were less a kiss, and more two souls crashing into each other, shattering and melding at the same time.
She smelled like honeysuckle and tasted like fresh tea. Had he thought he hated the substance? He adored it when it came from her lips. No amount of sugar could compare to the sweetness of her mouth, the fierce rush of her fingers twisting in his hair.
Something fluttered in his chest, an unfurling, a rebirth. He explored the contours of her mouth, mapping each hidden corner to remember later, to revisit in his mind when he could not have her in his hands.
Both palms now cupped her cheeks. Not to keep her in place, but to stop himself from skimming his eager hands down the column of her neck, the hollow of her back, the flare of her hips.
If he touched her body, he’d be tempted to pull her closer. To leave no doubt that kissing her was no fleeting impulse, but a gale-force of temptation he barricaded himself against every time he thought her name or saw her face. This was what he had hungered for. Her. Beneath his fingers. Had he truly believed he could stay away?
Kissing her was as inevitable as the rain falling from swollen clouds, and just as impossible to hold in one’s hands forever.
He forced himself to wrench his mouth from hers, panting. Her face was still in his hands, her lips swollen from his kisses. He touched their foreheads together and tried to regain his breath. It was no use.
“Now you know.” The words were a growl, a plea. “All I can offer you is a moment’s passion. Do not ask me to uncage myself again, unless this is what you want.”

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Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of historical romance novels, including the newly released THE DUKE HEIST, featuring the Wild Wynchesters. Why seduce a duke the normal way, when you can accidentally kidnap one in an elaborately planned heist?

In the 
12 Dukes of Christmas series, enjoy witty, heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

Two popular series, the 
Dukes of War and Rogues to Riches, feature roguish peers and dashing war heroes who find love amongst the splendor and madness of Regency England.

When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.



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47 Comments
Bea LaRocca
2/9/2021 03:17:31 am

A gorgeous cover and I enjoyed the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a must read series for me. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway

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Erica Ridley link
2/9/2021 05:00:36 pm

You are very welcome! I hope you love The Duke Heist!!

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Beyond Comps
2/9/2021 10:06:44 am

Great cover!

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Erica Ridley link
2/9/2021 05:01:20 pm

Yay, thank you so much!

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Wendy Jensen
2/9/2021 11:44:16 am

The book details make this book sound interesting and perhaps a little funny.

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Erica Ridley link
2/9/2021 05:01:06 pm

I hope it is both! :)

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Rita Wray
2/9/2021 12:25:38 pm

Great excerpt and cover.

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Erica Ridley link
2/9/2021 04:59:49 pm

Thank you so much for hosting me here today!

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Sherry
2/9/2021 05:11:39 pm

I love the cover and think the book sounds really good.

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wendy hutton
2/9/2021 06:00:44 pm

great cover, this sounds pretty interesting

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Tiffany S
2/9/2021 07:12:43 pm

The excerpt sounds amazing and I like the cover.

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Danielle Day
2/9/2021 07:19:51 pm

I like it!

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Robert Young
2/9/2021 09:28:52 pm

Nice Cover!
Good Luck with the Book!

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bn100
2/9/2021 10:55:04 pm

different

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Mary Cloud
2/10/2021 06:47:23 pm

No author questions - sounds very interesting

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LYNN CLAYTON
2/10/2021 09:04:04 pm

oh nice cover looks like a great read

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David Basile
2/12/2021 07:32:54 pm

I like the details

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Stephanie Liske
2/12/2021 08:21:56 pm

I like the book details.

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Jamie Martin link
2/12/2021 11:22:45 pm

What's your advice for new writers?

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Ginger Hafer
2/13/2021 07:16:00 am

Nice romantic cover with great colors. Should be a great story.

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Debbi Wellenstein
2/13/2021 08:52:16 am

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Marcy Meyer
2/13/2021 01:19:55 pm

Love the cover. Looks great.

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beth shepherd
2/13/2021 04:16:41 pm

This looks like an awesome read! Love the cover and the blurb

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Ann Fantom
2/13/2021 06:44:00 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Terri Quick
2/13/2021 06:57:17 pm

Sexy cover

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Laura Rubenstein
2/16/2021 03:03:34 pm

Sounds great! Love the cover!

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jennifer galindo
2/16/2021 06:59:25 pm

My kind of heist is the heist of royalty and another's heart. It sounds steamy!

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Angela Heerde
2/16/2021 08:30:59 pm

I like book details

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Karin
2/18/2021 05:52:41 am

Passionate cover

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Allison Swain
2/19/2021 04:01:22 pm

I enjoyed reading the excpert. The cover is also very pretty and sweet! Thank you for the chance to win :)

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Melissa Greco
2/22/2021 02:44:03 pm

I absolutely love the plot details and book cover. Adding to my TBR

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Heather Mahley
2/22/2021 02:58:59 pm

SOunds like a great book

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Bhagyalakshmi Bhat
2/27/2021 12:20:41 am

I have always loved brave and independent girls being protagonists...this sounds like a good one!

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Thomas Gibson
3/3/2021 12:33:41 am

Nice cover and excerpt!

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Emily B.
3/4/2021 11:13:38 am

What a beautiful and romantic looking cover.

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Daniel M
3/4/2021 05:57:32 pm

like the cover

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jose rosado
3/6/2021 04:18:52 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?

A very cool blurb

THX

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Sabrina Gould
3/9/2021 08:33:10 am

Loving the looks of this.

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Dynal Roberson
3/9/2021 09:43:16 am

I enjoyed reading the excerpt and look forward to reading the book.

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latisha depoortere
3/9/2021 11:49:49 am

This sounds good thanks for sharing!

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Carol G
3/9/2021 12:18:45 pm

I have read several of your books and enjoyed them. Good light reading.

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Susan Smith
3/9/2021 01:28:36 pm

This sounds like an interesting book. I like the cover.

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Jennifer Alaggio
3/9/2021 02:53:54 pm

I would love to read or listen to this story! (Audiobooks are great when I am driving or working out). This series sounds great!

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Doreen
3/9/2021 05:54:42 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt! Congrats on its release!

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Jessica Hays
3/9/2021 09:13:16 pm

The book looks great!!

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Sand
3/9/2021 09:39:17 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Jerry Marquardt
3/9/2021 11:05:01 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Duke Heist, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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