In case you haven’t heard, the Dukes in Spring anthology is now available on NetGalley. If you want to dig into the stories before release day, now’s your chance!

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Blurb:

In a magical version of Regency England, a duke on the trail of his runaway niece clashes with the widowed witch who helped the girl escape. They combine their magic to track down the runaway... until a disaster on the road jeopardizes their plans.

Excerpt:

The stranger glanced back over his shoulder. “I must have misunderstood, then. You see, I am looking for my niece. I thought she might have stopped here, but I suppose I was mistaken.” His expression brightened. “Perhaps you’ve seen her? A girl of only sixteen, with dark hair and dark eyes? She might be traveling under the name Pinkerton, or Smythe, or Pinkerton-Smythe.”

A cold weight filled Jane’s stomach. Was this the wicked uncle Miss Smythe had warned her about? She glanced at her young companion, whose wide-eyed stare suggested she shared Jane’s suspicions.

“What did you say your name was?” Jane asked, though she knew perfectly well that he had not introduced himself.

“Ah.” He shuffled in place, looking embarrassed. “I am Belmont.”

Belmont! Fear and dismay momentarily silenced Jane. Miss Smythe had warned them that her cruel guardian might be in pursuit, but Jane hadn’t really expected to encounter him. How had he caught up with Miss Smythe? She was supposed to be protected by a concealment spell!

Meanwhile, Martha had started picking at her cuticles. She darted anxious looks at Jane, as if silently beseeching her guardian to protect her from the wicked duke.

At that sight, Jane steeled herself. No one could be allowed to upset her family! She lifted her chin and straightened her back as cold fear shifted into iron determination.

 “There is no young lady by that description here.” Miss Smythe had shared a meal with them, then continued her journey. Jane hoped the poor girl had found some obscure bolt-hole in a town where the duke would never think to look.

“Your quarry has escaped you, so you had best be on your way.” She did not want to waste more time speaking to Belmont. Bad enough that he had ruined her after-dinner nap!

If you want to read more, you’ll find the anthology on Kindle Unlimited, available April 26. With so many different authors contributing, there’s bound to be a story for any reading mood.

Until next time, happy reading!