An innocent woman.
A loyal agent to the Crown.
A path of deception that tests the bonds of love.

WHEN A DUKE PURSUES A LADY

Tabetha Waite

Series: Ways of Love Book 3
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Etopia Press
Publication Date: January 10, 2018

After three years trapped in an abusive and loveless marriage, Lyra Coventry has been arrested for the murder of her husband, the Earl of Weston. Although she's innocent of the crime, she has no one to turn to for help, until Alister Ayles, the Duke of Albright, comes forward to offer his aid. The handsome duke takes her into his custody, saving her from a jail cell. But Lyra doesn't suspect Alister's ulterior motive—to prove her guilty of treason—as she slowly loses her heart to a man who is far more than he seems...

Alister Ayles leads a secret life. To the ton, he is a dullard, the subject of ridicule. But as a highly respected agent for the Crown, he's discovered a higher purpose by protecting his country. Now he's faced with his toughest investigation to date, uncovering a plot against the Crown...and discovering whether or not Lyra, the woman he let slip through his fingers years ago, is a traitor. Nothing is as it seems, and as the plot unravels, the dangers to them increase. He struggles to keep his feelings for her contained, but when it comes down to a test of loyalty, will he stand strong, or fall prey to his desires?

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The following is a guest post from the author of WHEN A DUKE PURSUES A LADY, none other than multi-published author Tabetha Waite:

In the past, people have asked why I chose to write historical romance, and would I ever branch out into any other genre. Naturally, I don’t know what the future holds, but I have to say that romance would be hard for me to give up, simply because I love the premise of a happily ever after.

I think of the couple that’s been married for 50 years and still have stars in their eyes. It’s stories like these that I’ve stumbled upon through the years that have inspired me to continue writing romance.

While we know that doesn’t happen for many of us in real life, I think of the couple that’s been married for 50 years and still have stars in their eyes. It’s stories like these ... that have inspired me to continue writing romance.

It’s my wish that my readers connect with my characters, and finish the story on a contented sigh, knowing that even though the hero and heroine have faced adversity, love always wins out in the end. Sounds like a fairy tale, doesn’t it? But honestly, what’s wrong with that? We would all like to find true love, and that is what I strive to give my readers.

History has always appealed to me, especially when it comes to Regency and Victorian England. That being said, historical romances can be a challenge to write, for there are many people who prefer exact accuracy. While I do my best to be precise, my main focus is the interaction between characters.

I was an avid romance reader for many years before I became an author, and reading is still a big part of my life. For me, I consider the most important aspect of a good story is the emotional connection. Can I feel the pain of loss? The anguish of separation? The joy of reuniting?

We would all like to find true love, and that is what I strive to give my readers.

Do the characters inspire empathy, or frustration? While both of these scenarios can be equally satisfying, each of us takes something different away from a particular story. None of us will ever read the same book, which is why reading is such a simple pleasure.

Which brings me back to the romance genre.

Compared to mysteries, fantasy, and everything else in between, this is the only category that gets a critical eye. Why? What makes it less worthy than the opposition?

The answer is…nothing. It is the opinion of people who don’t fully understand the concept of everlasting love. It’s our job as writers to bring that back to life.

I encourage you to check out my Ways of Love Series and fall in love with romance all over again.

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Tabetha grew up in a small town in Missouri with big dreams of being a published author after her fourth grade teacher said she liked reading her stories. She began her journey by putting pen to paper writing anything from fantasy to mystery. It wasn’t until she started high school that her grandmother introduced her to the classic, Gothic novels. As her love of romance grew to encompass Harlequins, it wasn’t until she read “Midnight Bride” by Kathleen Drymon did she develop a fascination for historical England. After discovering the allure of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, she was hooked!

It wasn’t until 30 years and 63 rejections later that her debut novel, “Why the Earl is After the Girl,” the first book in her Ways of Love series was picked up for publication in July 2016 to critical acclaim, winning the 2017 Best Indie Book Award in Romance and Second Place in the Feathered Quill Book Award in Romance for 2018. It was initially released as an ebook and later in paperback in February of 2017. Her second book, “Where the Viscount Met His Match,” released on ebook in June 2017 and in paperback in April of 2018. Her third novel, “When a Duke Pursues a Lady,” released on ebook in January 2018.

When she’s not writing, Tabetha is reading as true bookworms do, checking out any flea market, antique mall, or doll show she comes across, and working as a lunch attendant at the local community college. She is a certified PAN member of the RWA and is a proud supporter of Passionflix.

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