Morgan Beauchamp has no use for Regency society or a female Egyptologist. He’d rather dig in the desert for the artifacts he sells to wealthy collectors. Can he work with Lady Juliet Cavendish to find out who—or what—is threatening them both?
Lady Juliet doesn’t believe Beauchamp unleashed an ancient curse. But the rogue might unleash her dormant passions, tempting her to leave her scholarly existence for a life of adventure.
A RITA Award Finalist for Best Historical Romance
Book #2 of The Regency Collection: Witty Regencies with a Touch of Mystery
"A bit of THE MUMMY and a lot of Indiana Jones merge in this entertaining nonstop read... Simmons creates engaging characters and spices up her romance with plenty of action and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat." – Romantic Times
Deborah Simmons is a two-time RITA Finalist and USA Today bestselling author of romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.
Key Themes: Regency romp, historical romance mystery, action adventure, romantic suspense, enemies to lovers, Regency heroine glasses, bluestocking, curse, Egypt, historical romance series, strong heroine, rogue, witty romance, independent heroine, happily ever after, love story
USA Today bestselling author Deborah Simmons began her career as a journalist, but left nonfiction for the world of happily ever afters. She’s written historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.
Her books A Lady of Distinction and The Gentleman Thief were finalists in Romance Writers of America’s annual RITA competition. Two other releases, The Gentleman's Quest and Glory and the Rake (now titled Glory and the Duke), were up for The Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence for Mystery/Suspense. And her work has been translated and published in more than thirty countries, with graphic novel editions available for some titles.
She believes in strong heroines, wry humor, a touch of mystery, and love that can’t be denied.