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Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke? - Book Tour and Giveaway

3/4/2019

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Whom Shall I Kiss...An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke?
Tricking the Scoundrels Book 1
By Laura A. Barnes
Genre: Historical Romance

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What started as a research project soon became a scandal...

She wanted to prove a theory. He wanted to play a game. Can their schemes lead them towards a kiss of love?


Tired of watching her friends become ruined by the scoundrels of the ton, Sidney Hartridge devises an experiment to reveal their antics. Her plan is to lure three gentlemen to kiss her and see how they would protect her honor. When her research leads her into her own inappropriate scandal, her father agrees to a wedding offer from one of her subjects. As her fiancé blackmails her into a marriage she doesn’t desire, her research becomes exposed. Can Sidney avoid her own scandal with the one she most desires to kiss?

Noah Wildeburg started this season as any other by flirting with the sweet new debutantes. When he rescues a lady off the dance floor, he is unprepared for the emotions she stirs in his soul. As he pursues her, he realizes he must compete for her hand. As he charms her with tokens of affections and stolen kisses, he discovers she plays her own game. Will Noah win Sidney’s love or is she just another scandal to add to his list?

Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? is the first book in Laura A. Barnes new historical romance series. If you like lighthearted drama filled courtships set in Regency England, then you’ll love this new foray into the ton.


Buy Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? to read Laura’s new Tricking the Scoundrels series today.



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​Neither one of them spoke but smiled at each other when their eyes would meet. With their swift pace and the other carriages on the roadway, conversation would have been difficult. Unless, they wanted to shout. Soon Sheffield had them trotting along Rotten Row at a much slower pace, negotiating his horses in position behind the other riders. He attempted to hold a private conversation many times but the other visitors in the park interrupted him. When he tried for the fifth time to engage her with small talk, only to be disturbed again, he steered them off the path towards the exit. It would seem their ride in the park would end sooner than she thought. Instead, Sheffield turned towards a deserted path and pulled his curricle to a stop. He jumped off and came to her side, pulling her down into his arms, before she questioned his intentions.
As she slid along his body, she became aware of his physical strength. Her hands gripped his arms, so she wouldn’t fall. His arms were tight, hard muscles. His jacket held no padding, unlike most men of the ton. He held her in his embrace for a few seconds longer than he should of, long enough for her to take notice the rest of his body was as firm. It seemed the Duke, was no lightweight dandy, but kept himself in top physical condition. Another strong point in Sheffield’s favor. Sidney admired a man who took care of himself and didn’t waste his time on the pursuits of the unsavory. She knew him to be a man with a scholarly mind but didn’t realize he was one of the physical sorts too.
Her hands lingered on his forearms as her fingers traced the cords of his muscles through his coat. Unaware of what she did, Sidney became lost in her thoughts. She tried to understand the chemistry she felt towards Sheffield when she heard him groan. Startled she raised her head to see his eyes watched her hands. For they were no longer on his arms but wandered to his chest and slid across his stomach. Aghast at herself, for her forward nature, she dragged her hands away and stepped out of his grasp. Flustered, she turned away and wandered further along the wooded path. What had come over her? She pressed her gloved hands to her face to cool off the burn of embarrassment. Rushing away, she stumbled over a tree root, only to have her elbow grasped and righted again. Sheffield stopped her and spun her around towards him.
“Sheffield…”
“Alex. Alexander if you like the more proper form, only my grandmother refers to me by my full name.”
“Your Grace,” she began again.
“Alex, say it Sidney,” he stressed in his arrogant tone he used when he expected his demand to be granted.
“As I was saying, Sheffield,” she tried for the third time, but he interrupted her when he drew her into his arms.
“I don’t think you were saying anything as much as you were touching me, my dear,” he whispered.
Alex reached to untie her bonnet from under her chin. He swept the hat off her head and stray curls caressed her face as the wind blew around them. He reached to tuck them behind her ears, his fingers sliding over the silken tresses. When her hands caressed his body, he felt comfort from her touch. It was no blinding attraction, but it felt nice. He could work with nice. Her hands were gentle, and he sensed her curiosity as she explored. He also realized her reaction towards him embarrassed her and he wanted to put her at ease. If along the way he was able to sample a taste of her, to finalize his decision on her being a perfect match for him, all the better. If her kiss satisfied him, then he could proceed with making arrangements with her father and call off the rest of her suitors.
He ran his fingers along her cheek and tipped her face under her chin with his knuckles, for their eyes to meet. He began to lower his head for a kiss when he heard his name being called in the distance. She heard it too, for her eyes grew large and she tried to pull out of his embrace.
“We will finish this another time,” he informed her before releasing her from his grasp.

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I am the author of The Romancing the Spies Series. When I am not writing, I am spending time with my family. I love reading books on lazy afternoons, and late into the night. Anytime really. Married 28 years to the love of my life and we have three wonderful children and two sweet grandbabies. Besides writing, I have always wanted to travel. In the last few years we have gotten our passport stamped in England, Scotland, and Ireland. We are hoping to add Italy to the list soon. My debut novel is Rescued By the Captain.


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72 Comments
Janet W.
3/4/2019 07:39:54 am

This cover is so beautiful! Sounds like a great romance to read!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:12:50 pm

Thanks Janet. I hope you get the chance to read.

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Wendy Jensen
3/4/2019 10:46:41 am

Beautiful colors on the book cover.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:13:25 pm

Thanks Janet. My cover designer did a great job.

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Calvin
3/4/2019 11:14:24 am

How fabulous and elegant this is.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:13:41 pm

Thanks Calvin!

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Bea LaRocca
3/4/2019 11:59:21 am

Beautiful cover and a great excerpt. This sounds like a wonderful read.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:14:36 pm

Thank you Bea! This excerpt was with the Duke.

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Chelle
3/4/2019 12:07:40 pm

What a lovely fantasy! thanks

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:14:58 pm

Thank you Chelle.

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Rita Wray
3/4/2019 12:25:14 pm

I liked the excerpt.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:15:20 pm

Thank you Rita. I hope you get the chance to read.

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Kelly Nicholson
3/4/2019 12:53:45 pm

What do you think of the book or the cover?

although i hate royalty...i like the looks of her

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:16:20 pm

The character is more down to earth & is not known to be fancy.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 01:16:47 pm

Thank you Maia for hosting my book today & for the wonderful tour you have set up for me.

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Debbie P
3/4/2019 03:00:53 pm

This book sounds like a great love story. Beautiful cover.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:34:40 pm

Thank you. I hope you get the chance to read.

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wendy hutton
3/4/2019 03:34:16 pm

love the covers, and the books sounds amazing

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:34:57 pm

Thank you Wendy!

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Amy F
3/4/2019 03:48:33 pm

Very romantic and elegant cover design!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:35:38 pm

Thank you Amy. I like how my cover designer added the purple effect.

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Elaine G
3/4/2019 05:47:30 pm

This is such a great cover. Sounds like a good book too. Thanks for sharing the excerpt.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:36:11 pm

Thanks Elaine. I hope you get the chance to read.

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lynn clayton
3/4/2019 06:21:32 pm

love the cover looks like a great read thank you

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:36:33 pm

Thank you Lynn. Hope you enjoy.

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Grace Henley
3/4/2019 06:58:33 pm

Sounds Like a Great Read, Love the Cover!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:36:58 pm

Thanks Grace!

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Victoria
3/4/2019 07:58:25 pm

Beautiful cover!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:37:19 pm

Thank you Victoria!

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Dale Wilken
3/4/2019 09:26:39 pm

I loved the excerpt.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/4/2019 09:37:36 pm

Glad you enjoyed Dale!

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Marcy Meyer
3/5/2019 04:39:04 pm

Love the title! Sounds like a good historical romance. Thanks for sharing.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/5/2019 09:06:55 pm

Thank you Marcy!

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heather
3/6/2019 02:32:35 pm

I am loving the cover of this one and it sounds like my kind of book.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/6/2019 10:41:17 pm

Thank you Heather. I hope you get the chance to enjoy.

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Marilyn
3/6/2019 04:39:51 pm

The cover is lovely and the book sounds exciting.
Marilyn

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Laura A. Barnes
3/6/2019 10:41:57 pm

Thank you Marilyn. I hope you enjoy the book.

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James Robert
3/9/2019 02:09:36 am

Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/9/2019 11:27:09 pm

Thank you for stopping by Robert.

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Mood Reader
3/14/2019 04:49:07 pm

Love the cover! :)

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Laura A. Barnes
3/14/2019 09:33:23 pm

Thank you!!

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Mary Cloud
3/15/2019 04:39:04 pm

No questions - the cover is nice

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Laura A. Barnes
3/15/2019 08:09:54 pm

Thank you Mary!

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Venette SCHAFER
3/15/2019 07:45:12 pm

What an intriguing book. The plot is amazing and the charchaters are so great. The cover is beautiful.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/15/2019 08:11:09 pm

Thank you Venette. I'm glad you enjoyed.

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Kathy Cozzarelli
3/17/2019 10:59:32 am

The cover is pretty, but I imagine people have a hard time getting the title correct.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/17/2019 05:31:18 pm

Thank you Kathy. I shorten the title myself most of the time to Whom Shall I Kiss.

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June S.
3/18/2019 01:47:07 pm

Another good book read, good luck Laura.

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Laura A. Barnes
3/18/2019 08:55:58 pm

Thanks June, I'm glad you enjoyed.

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Amber N
3/19/2019 01:57:13 am

Beautiful cover and great excerpt!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/19/2019 08:06:32 pm

Thanks Amber. I hope you get the chance to read.

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Robin
3/22/2019 12:36:21 pm

The cover looks really pretty!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/22/2019 11:22:30 pm

Thank you Robin!

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Peggy Salkill
3/22/2019 07:36:19 pm

Such a sweet cover!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/22/2019 11:23:24 pm

Thank you Peggy. I love the finished result from my cover designer. She did a great job.

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Terri quick
3/22/2019 09:35:08 pm

Thanks for this giveaway

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Laura A. Barnes
3/22/2019 11:23:51 pm

Your welcome Terri & good luck!

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Lavender P.
3/23/2019 02:32:10 am

This is one of the prettiest & romantic covers I've seen yet!

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Laura A. Barnes
3/23/2019 12:05:51 pm

Thank you Lavender. Of all my books that has had the most compliments for the cover.

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desiree
3/25/2019 09:34:11 pm

i love the way you did the book and then the cover and out fits are great

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Laura A. Barnes
3/26/2019 09:47:38 pm

Thank you Desiree. I always try to find couples that match my characters when choosing my cover.

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Robin Abrams
3/26/2019 06:28:10 pm

The cover is real nice looking. Sounds like a great read

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Laura A. Barnes
3/26/2019 09:48:07 pm

Thank you Robin. I hope you get the chance to read it.

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Terri Quick
3/27/2019 01:23:07 pm

Very nice cover

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Laura A. Barnes
3/27/2019 08:53:44 pm

Thanks Terri!

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Daniel M
3/28/2019 07:50:13 pm

like the cover

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Laura A. Barnes
3/28/2019 09:28:35 pm

Thank you Daniel!

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Patricio
3/28/2019 11:35:54 pm

Thx for the opportunity

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Laura A. Barnes
4/4/2019 12:46:41 pm

Your welcome & good luck!

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Molly Zenk
4/4/2019 12:08:45 pm

Nice to see Regency romances getting some love. I also like the "research" aspect of it. When does that ever end up as just research in historical romance books? ;)

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Laura A. Barnes
4/4/2019 12:48:21 pm

They are my favorite to read & write. LOL my favorite part

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Jerry Marquardt
4/4/2019 11:21:23 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke?, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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