Amalie Howard

eBook, ePUB

Queen Bee (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

A young woman seeking retribution against her backstabbing best friend finds her plans derailed once she reunites with the only boy she's ever loved-a delightful second chance romance with the vibe of Bridgerton, from a USA Today bestselling author! "A divine dip into Regency waters! What happens when you have to choose between revenge and love? Queen Bee takes flight." -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here Revenge is her opening move. Love might be the endgame. Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed-when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, Lord Keston Osborn, heir to the Duke of Harbridge. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London's elite. But when Ela lays eyes on Keston once again, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire. In this complicated game of real-life chess, Ela must choose her next move: Finally bring down the queen or capture the king's heart?

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Autor

AMALIE HOWARD is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical romance, including The Beast of Beswick, The Rakehell of Roth, and Always Be My Duchess, and has penned several critically acclaimed young adult novels. She is an AAPI, Caribbean-born writer whose work has been featured in publications such as Entertainment Weekly and Oprah Daily. When she's not writing, she can usually be found reading; being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, #WriteOrDie; or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House Children's Books
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780593483527
• Artikelnr.: 64273654

Rezensionen

A satisfyingly delightful tale of deception, retribution, and romance. Kirkus Reviews

Fast-paced, engaging, and a lot of fun, Howard's novel is a true diamond of the first water. Booklist

"A cathartic and enjoyable read for fans of high-society intrigue and drama." Publishers Weekly

"A gossipy, vengeance-drenched romance." School Library Journal

Amalie Howard delights and captivates a refreshingly updated historical that has quickly become one of my favorites! Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

Immersive and inclusive. Amalie Howard brings a new twist to Regency romance in this intriguing story about deceit, bitterness, vengeance . . . and finding

true love. Readers are in for a treat! Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Defy the Night

Amalie Howard brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to Regency romance in this buzzy revenge romp rich with feisty characters and unexpected friendship. Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Reese s Book Club Pick The Downstairs Girl

Funny, smart, and enchanting. Thoughtfully handled moments of grief and friendship and a swoon-worthy romance make this novel difficult to put down. Krystal Marquis, New York Times bestselling author of The Davenports

A divine dip into Regency waters! What happens when you have to choose between revenge and love? Set within a multicultural, LGBTQ-positive society, Queen Bee takes flight. Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here