How to Lose a Lord in 10 Days or Less

Michels’s third and final Tricks of the Ton historical (after Desperately Seeking Suzanna) lures in Regency romance fans with a most unconventional female protagonist. Andrew Clifton, Lord Amberstall, falls from his injured horse, Shadow, and lands on the pottery wheel of Katie Moore, daughter to the Earl of Ormesby. He’s prepared to shoot Shadow and buy another horse, but Katie, whose own injured leg leads her to sympathize with the animal, insists that he must wait for Shadow to heal. As Andrew works on repairing the stables and helps Katie overcome her fear of horses, he begins to feel attracted to her and her high-spirited, untamed nature. But Katie has a secret that threatens their newfound connection. Michels’s storytelling is rich with wit and charm, providing this series finale with plenty of scintillating romance and simmering intrigue. (July)