Her identity switched against her will, Alaina Sawyer wakes up in the year 1816 as the Countess of Saybrooke. Can she convince the man of her dreams--her new "husband"--that she is cut from an altogether different cloth than his unfaithful Alicia?
TANGLED WEB--Her identity switched against her will, Alaina Sawyer wakes up in the year 1816 as the Countess of Saybrooke. Can she convince the man of her dreams--her new "husband"--that she is cut from an altogether different cloth than his unfaithful Alicia?
WISHFUL THINKING--Richard Cransworth, the Earl of Saybrooke, must come to grips with his wife's sudden descent into virtue. Is her new behavior wishful thinking on his part... or can it possibly be that she is now his and his alone? P.E.A.R.L. Nominee, Golden Rose Nominee!
Excerpt
This battle of wits invigorated her. It was quite a challenge to manufacture answers in response to Lord Saybrooke’s questions. Of course, it was easy to make a false step, but so what? Until Alaina did, she would let her imagination run rampant. Besides, her replies fueled the man’s anger; she enjoyed that, she enjoyed that very much.
With both elbows, Lord Saybrooke leaned on the mantle and observed her from his superior height. "Perhaps the strangest piece of the puzzle is you addressing me differently. I have known you many years, m’dear. You have never used my first name."
For once, Alaina was stumped. She had called him "Richard," following his mother’s lead. Wasn’t that his name? What else could her double have called him?
Then, very clearly, Alicia’s words came back to her: "Saybrooke" she had said.
Slowly approaching the fireplace as if it was the lion’s den, Alaina looked up into his face. How good-looking he was. Such a hard and lean jaw-line, smooth and square. His hooded eyes had brows that threatened to meet at the slightest sign of displeasure.
"Well, I decided I would get your attention if I called you ‘Richard.’"
Those brows moved together as she prophesied. "And why did you want my attention?" he asked dangerously.
She fidgeted with the folds in her dress. If only he would look at her with less disgust. Avoiding his probing eyes, she struggled to come up with a reason. "I hadn’t seen you in a long time. I wondered...if...if...." Her voice trailed off. Her imagination finally failed her.
"You wondered if you could still make my life miserable." He supplied the rest of the words. "Indeed, you can be assured on that count. As you have surmised, you retain that particular talent, m’dear."
The Earl of Saybrooke made a small bow and quickly left the room, allowing the solid mahogany door to slam, giving evidence to the violence of his feelings. The echo was the only sound in the grand State Dining Room to keep Alaina company.
Professional Reviews
Sime-Gen Reviews
"5 Stars! Ms. Knight's book is charming, with wonderful characters, an interesting plot and sub-plots, and vividly accurate historical details. She makes Alaina's quandary believable, and the way the character reacts to the situation has one admiring her moxie. This is certainly a keeper, and a refreshing approach to the same old time-travel piece. I highly recommend this for an enjoyable read and re-read."
Road to Romance
"I thoroughly enjoyed this romp into the past. Ms. Knight has done a superb job of portraying truly delightful characters. The well-researched Regency setting and unique plot will have fans of time-travel romance begging for more! TIMELESS DECEPTION was such a joy to read that I simply couldn't put it down. Ms. Knight promises 'Romance Writing with a Twist' and she certainly delivers with this wonderful Time-Travel Regency I highly recommend this book."
Love Romances
[TIMELESS DECEPTION] is ten cuts above any Regency read before. Could it be the time-travel element, the mood, the skill of the author--or all three? Perhaps that and more, for it is an up-all-night, stay-in-the-tub-til-the-water-is-cold, entrancing read.
Part of what makes it so readable is the juxtaposition of thoroughly modern Alaina's observations on 1817 manners and mores. Natural, humorous insights pop up throughout, a leavening that rarely appears in most Regencies.
The author has an engaging way with her lead characters. Though finding themselves in awkward, even impossible situations, they respond genuinely. Born centuries apart, Alaina nad Richard are oh, so likable--and made for each other if they could only see it. The supporting cast adds even more interest and color to the tale, all without overshadowing the hero and heroine.
Read TIMELESS DECEPTION. Just make certain you have a long, lazy afternoon and evening ahead of you to enjoy it fully.
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