Product Description

New York Times best-selling author Nicole Jordan spins a delectable tale of wit and sensuality in this delicious Regency romance, the captivating first in a dazzling new trilogy, The Courtship Wars.

Marcus Pierce, a strikingly handsome aristocrat with a wicked reputation, inherits guardianship of spirited Arabella Loring and her two younger sisters - and immediately declares his intention to marry them off. But enchantingly defiant Arabella sparks frustration - and something deeply erotic - in Marcus. After matching both wits and swords with her, the possessive nobleman concludes this beautiful and formidable foe must be his.

Having sworn off marriage and men, Arabella wishes to be left alone to run her finishing school for young ladies. To that end, she boldly accepts Marcus's intimate challenge: if he can woo and win her within two weeks, she'll take her place in his bed as his wife. However, if she can resist his considerable charms, the Loring sisters will be granted their independence. Thus an extraordinary game of seduction begins....

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81438 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-29
• Released on: 2008-01-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 400 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780345494597
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Nicole Jordan puts the steam in steamy. A smoldering hero and delightful heroine make this a sizzling read. Don't miss it!" -- New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries

About the Author
New York Times best-selling author Nicole Jordan spins delightful tales that simmer with passion and sensuality. She lives with her real-life hero in the Rocky Mountains of Utah, where she is at work on her next enthralling tale in The Courtship Wars series, about the sparks that fly when Regency lovers play the matrimonial mating game.

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TO PLEASURE A LADY - EXCERPT

"I could make you deliriously happy, Arabella. You would enjoy our marriage bed, I have no doubt."

Unsure whether to be offended or amused by the earl's bold declaration, she turned back to face him. "Rather boastful of you, is it not, my lord?"

"It is no boast. You would relish being my lover, I would make certain of it. But the only honorable way for us to be lovers is through marriage."

Her exasperated silence made Lord Danvers smile. "I admit I am intensely attracted to you," he added. "You felt it too when we kissed, don't deny it. You were quivering with desire for me."

Color stained Arabella's cheeks. She had indeed quivered in his arms . . . although she certainly would never admit it to him.

"Don't be ridiculous," she replied. "It was simply shock at your unexpected assault. I assure you, I am not attracted to you in the least."

Danvers took a step closer. "Shall I prove it to you?"

Excerpt from To Pleasure a Lady by Nicole Jordan Copyright © 2007 by Nicole Jordan All rights reserved.

Customer Reviews

5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies
Arabella and her sisters have worked hard to make a life for themselves since their parents' arranged marriage ended in a scandal that left the girls ostracized from society. They run and teach at their finishing school for young ladies. None of them have any desire to enter into a marriage like their parents had and are perfectly content to remain spinsters; unfortunately their new guardian has other plans for them. He intends to fulfill his obligation and find them each a suitable husband - he just hadn't counted on Arabella turning out to be such a worthy opponent - or such an enchanting one.

Marcus Pierce, the new Earl of Danvers, is well aware that finding the Loring sisters' spouses isn't going to be an easy task. He hasn't even met them yet and already he's butting heads with the eldest, Arabella. She insists that he release them from his guardianship and allow them to take care of themselves - like they've done for years. He has no intention of honoring her request, after all they are his responsibility and he does not shirk his duties.

Marcus isn't sure where he'll find suitable spouses for Arabella, Roslyn and Lillian. It would be very helpful if his friends and fellow escapees from the Marriage Mart, Andrew and Drew would be agreeable to consider marriage. He's having no luck convincing them to change their minds and certainly isn't about to get leg shackled himself. However, an unexpected appearance in his home by none other than the obstinate Arabella has him reconsidering his position. No woman has ever excited him the way Arabella does but she's determined not to marry and no amount of reasoning on Marcus's part is going to convince her otherwise.

Marcus is determined to persuade her to his way of thinking and so he issues a challenge. For two weeks he'll court Arabella and try to get her to accept his proposal. If he doesn't succeed then he'll release the sisters from his guardianship. Marcus isn't above using every technique in his sensual arsenal to show Arabella exactly what she'll be missing if she insists on remaining a spinster and he's very skilled in ways TO PLEASURE A LADY.

I just spent the whole day immersed in this story and don't regret a single second of the time I spent reading. TO PLEASURE A LADY beautifully showcases Nicole Jordan's talent as a writer. Readers will find themselves craving Marcus's seductive techniques, laughing at Arabella's attempts at evasion, and even gasping at the unladylike audacity of one of the students Arabella teaches. This book has so many enchanting characteristics that I simply didn't want to put it down and leave my `newfound friends.' TO PLEASURE A LADY is a book sure to be treasured by Regency romance lovers and a wonderful first book to what promises to be a delightful series.

Be sure to pick up copies of the next two books in the COURTSHIP WARS trilogy - TO BED A BEAUTY and TO SEDUCE A BRIDE which will consecutively available in March and April 2008.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Anticipating the next in the series
Nicole Jordan's latest was very interesting, i couldn't put it down. From the story opens up you get sucked in and you instantly fall in love with characters. Arabella is fiercly independent and vows to never get married but Marcus is pesistent and eventually wears her down. I also loved the other two sisters and I can't wait until their stories are published (I would love to see Drew, Marcus' friend, taken down a notch and sincerely hope that Roslyn does it).
I'll admit that this novel isn't quite as passionate as other books by Nicole Jordan which is why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5

Courtship Wars!!!
Nicole Jordan is fantastic! I love the Courtship Wars. You will not be disappointed. Nicole Jordan know what we like! I look forward To Bed a Beauty.