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Wiltshire Chronicles
Series · 3 books · 2016-2019

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#1

A Perfect Plan

2016

Miss Hasting’s brother appointed a notorious rake to be her guardian, but she's not about to make the task an easy one! Nothing surpasses the tales of Lord Westwood's wicked reputation, except, perhaps, the truth, which is even worse than the rumors. Now, he controls her future, and Samantha Hastings is certain he’s not concerned with bettering her situation—considering the last time she saw him, she stabbed him. Benjamin’s intention to marry Samantha off to the first available suitor is thwarted after he falls for his headstrong charge. However, when Samantha discovers her brother’s accidental death was engineered, she flees Benjamin’s protection, exposing herself to a killer intent on revenge. As secrets from the past surface, revealing a desperate man’s plan, Samantha is marked as the next victim, and Benjamin is running out of time to rescue her from her brother’s grim fate. If you enjoy the mystery and intrigue of Amanda Quick and Lisa Kleypas, dive into this epic three-part spellbinding series filled with history, romance, and suspense. Click now to chase a killer through the Victorian ballrooms of A Perfect Plan! \*Author's note - Dear readers, this story is part one of a trilogy, with a happily ever after in book 2 and a surprising conclusion in book 3.
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#2

An Imperfect Engagement

2017

Planning her wedding takes a dangerous turn, when a woman realizes a member of her engagement party would rather kill her than walk down the aisle. So far, Miss Samantha Hastings’ engagement to Benjamin, Lord Westwood, has been tumultuous at best. Kidnapped by the man who murdered her father, nearly beaten to death, and severely poisoned, Samantha barely manages to escape alive. When the killer reveals his revenge plot had assistance, the Hastings and Westwood families must band together to defend themselves against a new threat and Samantha concocts a risky plan to draw the accomplice out of hiding. However, this scheme may cost her more than she is willing to sacrifice. There is a traitor in their midst, one who has already committed murder and is willing to do so again. The masked ball approaches and by the evening’s end at least one more person will die. Will Samantha survive until her wedding day or will her imperfect engagement become the grizzly prelude to murder? The second book into this intriguing series drags you deeper into the mystery, surrounding the reader in a dizzying array of passion, intrigue, and the richness of the Victorian era. In the vein of Deanna Raybourn and Amanda Quick, this darker installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles will reveal the violent nature of man. Click now to capture the culprits!
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#3

A Perfect Deception

2019

Disowned by her mother and suffering from unrequited love, a dismayed wallflower steps out of the shadows and into the path of a vindictive killer… Through a chance introduction, Miss Daphne Clemens finds herself thrust into a dangerous situation, sequestered on a country estate with the one man she wants, but cannot have: Mr. Thomas Reid. Following the abrupt termination of his engagement, Thomas expected to remain a bachelor forever, but Daphne’s captivating presence reopens his heart to the possibility of love... until a body is discovered just outside the estate. Thomas realizes someone in the household is working with Mr. Franklin Morris, feeding information to a killer intent on murdering every person in the chateau… including Daphne. All evidence points to a servant, but when the girl accused of the crime is found to be innocent, Thomas fears he may be too late to save Daphne’s life. Fans of Stephanie Laurens and Julie Garwood will savor this third installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles which reveals the inner workings of a broken heart, the deviousness of jealously, and the strength of true love. Click now to discover the conspirator!

Author

Alyssa Drake
Alyssa Drake
Author · 11 books

USA Today Bestselling Author Alyssa Drake has been creating stories since she could hold a crayon, preferring to construct her own bedtime tales instead of reading the titles in her bookshelves. A multi-genre author, Alyssa currently writes a blend of historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. She adores strong heroines with quick wit, and often laughs aloud when imagining conversations between her characters. She believes everyone is motivated by love of someone or something and is always curious to discover what’s hidden beneath the first layer. When she’s not whipping up chocolate treats in the kitchen, Alyssa can be found searching for fairy houses and mermaid eggs.

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