How to Dance With a Duke (45 page)

“Warmth, wit, and delicious chemistry shine through every page … With a heroine to root for and a hero to die for,
How to Dance with a Duke
is a romance to remember.”

—
Bestselling author
Julie Anne Long

“Sexy, thrilling, and romantic—whether she’s writing of the mysteries of the heart or of the shady underworld of Egyptian relic smuggling, Manda Collins makes her Regency world a place any reader would want to dwell.”

—New York Times
bestselling author Kieran Kramer

“Manda Collins writes sexy and smart historical romance, with a big dash of fun. Romance readers will adore
How to Dance with a Duke
!”

—Booklist
New Stars of Historical Romance author Vanessa Kelly

“Regency lovers have a new author to add to their dance cards! Manda Collins heats up the ballroom and writes romance to melt even the frostiest duke’s heart. With sparkling Regency wit, a dash of mystery, and just the right amount of steam,
How to Dance with a Duke
is an enchanting debut, sure to sweep readers off their feet!”

—Tessa Dare

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

HOW TO DANCE WITH A DUKE

Excerpt from
How to Romance a Rake
copyright © 2012 by Manda Collins.

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ISBN: 978-0-312-54924-4

St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / February 2012

St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

eISBN 978-1-4299-5261-3