Book Blast : The Actor and the Earl by Rebecca Cohen

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ActorEarlBannerTitle : The Actor and the Earl: The Crofton Chronicles: Book One

Author : Rebecca Cohen

Author Bio: Rebecca Cohen is a Brit abroad. Having swapped the Thames for the Rhine, she has left London behind and now lives with her husband and baby son in Basel, Switzerland. She can often be found with a pen in one hand and a cup of Darjeeling in the other.

Author Links: Blog: http://rebeccacohenwrites.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/R_Cohen_writes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.cohen.710

DSP author page: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/index.php?cPath=55_462

Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Cohen/e/B007UEFIXS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Cover Artist: Anne Cain

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

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Elizabethan actor Sebastian Hewel takes his bow at the proscenium only to embark on the role of a lifetime. When his twin sister, Bronwyn, reneges on the arrangement to marry Anthony Redbourn, Earl of Crofton, Sebastian reluctantly takes her place. At nineteen, Sebastian knows his days as a leading lady are numbered, but with this last performance, he hopes to restore his family’s name and pay off his late father’s debts. Never mind the danger of losing his head should he be discovered.

He didn’t expect Anthony to be so charming and alluring—not to mention shrewd. While he applauds Sebastian’s plan, Anthony offers a mutually beneficial arrangement instead. Sebastian will need every drop of talent he has to survive with both his head and his heart intact, because this is the best part he’s ever had.

 

 

Excerpt:

“So what of your  sister, Mr. Hewel? Or were you always meant to play my bride?” 
“Hardly. She has run  off with a man she thinks herself in love with.”
Crofton laughed.  “Clever girl.”
“So it seems.” 
Sebastian watched as  Crofton examined him closely, taking in his appearance from head to toe. “What  now? You know what we planned to do.”
“I think the plan  has merits,” Crofton replied with a sly grin.
“Her Majesty has  granted me permission to wed Bronwyn Hewel. How would it look if Bronwyn were to  refuse? But I think that we can come to an arrangement that will prevent me from  having to sully the once-great Hewel name.”
Sebastian didn’t  like the sound of that—the words too close to blackmail for his comfort.  “Meaning what, exactly?”
“If you are willing  to keep up this pretense, continue to play Bronwyn, then I in turn would take up  the mantle of devoted husband.”
“What?” 
“Your greatest  performance, Mr. Hewel. Fool the court and polite society in an extravagant  wedding, then retire to my country house to be my beloved wife for perhaps a  year or two, after which time my young, but sickly, wife will succumb to a  fever, and you will return to your life as Sebastian Hewel.” 
For a moment  Sebastian was unable to reply, Crofton’s shocking proposal robbing him of words.  “But why would you want this?”
Crofton’s smile was  predatory. “I have my reasons.”
“But—” 
“No buts, Mr. Hewel.  Do you have your answer? A life of luxury and your honor, or your family’s  disgrace?”
Sebastian’s heart  raced, but as he stared into Crofton’s expectant face, he really had little  choice. “I accept.”
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3 Responses

  1. Sarah_Madison
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    What a clever and charming premise for a story! The cover is smashing, too! Definitely adding to the TBR list–it might just move straight to the top!

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  2. Nephylim (@SevenPointStar)
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    I don’t read historical romance – ever, but I couldn’t get enough of this one. It’s charming, sweet and full of historical detail. I’ve read reviews that says nothing happens – huh? It’s packed full of things that happen. Okay, they may not be earthshattering things but then it isn’t that kind of book Anyway…loved it.

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  3. Lisa G
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    I’m really looking forward to reading this – love the premise! My favorite actor is Sean Connery – love that man 🙂

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