{"product_id":"the-earl-that-got-away-a-novel-isbn-9780063247567","title":"The Earl That Got Away: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the second installment of Diana Quincy’s steamy Victorian historical romance series, an Arab-American young woman is reunited with the lost love of her youth and forced to reckon with their past and undying tension. A \u003cem\u003ePersuasion \u003c\/em\u003eretelling and second-chance romance that delivers on all of the angst and yearning of the original\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eplus added heat!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Naila Darwish always regretted calling off her engagement to the man she loved because he wasn’t successful enough for her family. Eight years later, she travels to England for her sister’s wedding and gets the shock of her life when she runs into Basil again. Overjoyed, she wonders if the fates have given her a second chance at love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Basil Trevelyn is not the same carefree young man Naila rejected all those years ago. Having unexpectedly inherited a noble title, he is now the Earl of Hawksworth, one of England’s most sought-after bachelors. Still bitter after Naila’s heart-wrenching rejection all those years ago, Hawk is cold and distant, suspecting Naila is after his money and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the two lost lovers are repeatedly thrown together, they discover that the chemistry between them burns brighter than ever and that some feelings are too strong to deny. Will they allow pride and lingering resentment to keep them from seizing their last chance at happiness?  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"...a classic Regency romance. What sets it apart is Hanna, a strongly written heroine who embodies a community and a career that aren’t often seen in the subgenre...those who enjoyed the unique perspective of \u003cem\u003eHer Night With the Duke\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) will appreciate this one as well.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Diana Quincy: “Lovers of historical fiction could hardly do better than Diana Quincy…” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce again, Quincy delivers a steamy story featuring a bold woman who melts the heart of her icy hero. Another winner for fans of Gilded Age romances. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Leela and Hunt’s amorous scenes are page-turners, but it’s Quincy’s extraordinary ability to convey complex emotions that sets the book apart.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review) on Her Night with a Duke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eHer Night with the Duke\u003c\/em\u003e is an original story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. The angst level is deliciously high and I had no idea how Leela and Hunt were going to work this out... This is a book not to be missed!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoanna Shupe, award-winning author of The Devil of Downtown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mutual pining is the driving force behind the sensual, unputdownable Regency romance that launches Quincy’s Clandestine Affairs series... Sexy, romantic, and unexpectedly contemporary in its approach, this is sure to win over readers with its spitfire heroine and humble hero.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Quincy cleverly incorporates much-loved genre tropes into the daringly sensual plot of her print romance debut, and this combined with the refreshingly original, boldly adventurous heroine, who fully embraces her Middle Eastern family origins, makes this marvelously entertaining love story the literary equivalent of catnip for historical    romance fans.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...it’s Quincy’s extraordinary ability to convey complex emotions that sets the book apart. Quincy’s own background as a first-generation Arab-American also allows her to bring indispensable detail to the story, which is enriched by details of Leela’s journey to learn about, and come to appreciate, her “Levantine” heritage—a welcome addition...\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Quincy (“Rebellious Brides” series) delivers a steamy Regency fraught with family discord as well as societal and racial prejudices. This gripping series starter ultimately triumphs with an honorable hero and a spirited Anglo-Arab heroine who fights for acceptance and love on her own terms.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Quincy cleverly incorporates much-loved genre tropes into the daringly sensual plot of her print romance debut, and this combined with the refreshingly original, boldly adventurous heroine, who fully embraces her Middle Eastern family origins, makes this marvelously entertaining love story.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review) on Her Night with a Duke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Suspicion, secrets, and forced proximity makes the romance sizzle and Quincy expertly crafts an empowered heroine while staying true to the period setting . . . will hook new readers and delight fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on The Marquess Makes His Move\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Quincy delivers another compelling story featuring a hardworking heroin in the third entry in her Clandestine Affairs series. She also once again explores the difficulties of living in the Regency ton while also being of Arab descent as well as the ways in which class mobility could occur (or not) in this era. But what makes the story unusually daring is that its heroine starts the story married to one man and ends it married to another, via an elegant twist that ensures she retains the empathy and respect of the reader throughout. As the story also contains a slow burn as well as several passionately intimate scenes, there’s much for readers to love. A delightfully multifaceted story from a write who continues to map out new territory for Regency romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Marquess Makes His Move\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Quincy] deftly illustrates just how skillfully she is changing the map for historical romance with the latest stellar addition to her Clandestine Affairs series. Featuring superbly rendered characters, some sensually charged love scenes, and a fabulously fresh plot…this is an incomparable delight.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review) on The Marquess Makes His Move\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Quincy (‘Rebellious Brides’ series) delivers a steamy Regency fraught with family discord as well as societal and racial prejudices. This gripping series starter ultimately triumphs with an honorable hero and a spirited Anglo-Arab heroine who fights for acceptance and love on her own terms.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on Her Night with a Duke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Quincy cleverly incorporates much-loved genre tropes into the daringly sensual plot of her print romance debut, and this combined with the refreshingly original, boldly adventurous heroine, who fully embraces her Middle Eastern family origins, makes this marvelously entertaining love story.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review) on Her Night with a Duke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eHer Night with the Duke \u003c\/em\u003eis an original story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. The angst level is deliciously high and I had no idea how Leela and Hunt were going to work this out... This is a book not to be missed!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoanna Shupe, award-winning author of The Devil of Downtown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sweet, steamy and thoroughly enjoyable...” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vivid, bold, witty, and seductive! Diana Quincy is your new historical romance obsession.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLenora Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Love Is a Rogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eHer Night with the Duke \u003c\/em\u003eis an original story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. The angst level is deliciously high and I had no idea how Leela and Hunt were going to work this out... This is a book not to be missed!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoanna Shupe, award-winning author of The Devil of Downtown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vivid, bold, witty, and seductive! Diana Quincy is your new historical romance obsession.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLenora Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Love Is a Rogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eHer Night with the Duke \u003c\/em\u003eis an original story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. The angst level is deliciously high and I had no idea how Leela and Hunt were going to work this out... This is a book not to be missed!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoanna Shupe, award-winning author of The Devil of Downtown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Quincy’s fans will enjoy another clever heroine set against and then paired with a man actually worth her time and attention. A solid start to a new historical series from one of romance’s most dependable writers. A winning Victorian romance.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Entrancing... As in book one, mutual pining is the driving force here, keeping the romantic tension high and the passion sizzling until the end. Fans will be pleased to see the series going strong.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Diana Quincy delivers a diverse, own voices historical romance that will leave readers clamoring for more...\u003cem\u003eHer Night with the Duke \u003c\/em\u003eis a shimmering tale of a taboo connection turned empowerment narrative, as both Leela and Elliot must learn to claim the life they deserve, society be damned.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Diana Quincy: \"Sweet, steamy and thoroughly enjoyable...” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrand Prairie News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tension builds as the pair’s opposing wills tumble with their passionate trysts. Set against the backdrop of a centuries-old castle and a mystery of stolen artifacts, Qunicy’s intrigue and banter will keep readers flipping pages to solve the mystery and discover how this couple can claim their happily-ever-after.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vivid, bold, witty, and seductive! Diana Quincy is your new historical romance obsession.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLenora Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Love is a Rogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588054462693,"sku":"NP9780063247567","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063247567.jpg?v=1773961239","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-earl-that-got-away-a-novel-isbn-9780063247567","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}