As children, Eliza Blacknall and William Denton ran wild over the fields of southern Ireland and swore they would be friends forever. Then fate took Will away to England, while Eliza stayed behind to become a proper Irish countess.
Years later, Will finally makes his way home-as an English soldier sent to crush the Irish uprising. When he spies the lovely Eliza, he is captivated by the passionate woman she has become. But Eliza's passions have led her to join the Irish rebel cause, and Will and Eliza now find themselves on opposite sides of a dangerous conflict.
When Ireland explodes in bloody rebellion, Will's regiment is ordered to the front lines, and he is forced to choose between his duty to the English king and his love for Eliza and their Irish homeland.
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### From Booklist
Countess Eliza Clare knew becoming involved with the United Irish cause was dangerously close to treason, but she didn’t realize just how hazardous politics could be until Major William Denton arrived in Dublin. Years ago, Eliza and Will had indulged in a harmless flirtation, but after Will joined the British Army, they lost contact. Now Eliza is a widow, whose new friends just happen to be radical pamphlet writers and Catholic lawyers, while Will is one of Her Majesty’s officers, assigned the mission of crushing any hint of rebellious activities in Dublin. Suddenly entangled in a risky game of deception and desire, Eliza and Will are equally determined to be the one to win this battle of wits. McKee’s intriguingly nuanced characters and deliciously subtle sense of humor provide the ideal counterpoint to the perfectly executed historical setting that gives Countess of Scandal its refreshingly different literary flavor. --John Charles
### Review
"McKee sets the stage for a romantic adventure that captures the spirit of Ireland and a pair of star-crossed lovers to perfection." (**4 Stars,* RT Book Reviews*** )
"Laurel McKee's magical pen captivates you instantaneously! [A] a love story that will be forever etched in your mind." (**RomanceReadersConnection.com** )
"Eliza's and Will's happy-ever-after, once reached, is both powerfully satisfying and forever engraved on the reader's mind and heart. Every word sings with unyielding intensity... Beautifully written, COUNTESS OF SCANDAL reads like a captivating love story of epic proportions. The ultimate page turner." (**RomanceJunkies.com** )
*"Countess of Scandal* delivers on all fronts. The story raced along, zigging and zagging from Dublin to the countryside, from uneasy peace to all out war. And the romance . . . very satisfying!" (**MyShelf.com** )
"My kind of story!" (***Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author*** )
**"**COUNTESS OF SCANDAL has a strong sense of time and place. [T]his story of Ireland does justice to both the setting and the characters." (**AllAboutRomance.com** )
"Laurel McKee captures the excitement and magic of romance." (***Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author*** )
"A hero to steal your heart!" (***Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times bestselling author*** )
"An unforgettable love story." (***Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author*** )
"An immensely satisfying and sophisticated blend of history and romance. I loved every gorgeous, breathtaking page!" (***Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author*** )
"Captivating and poignant! Laurel McKee wields her pen with grace and magic." (***Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author*** )
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As children, Eliza Blacknall and William Denton ran wild over the fields of southern Ireland and swore they would be friends forever. Then fate took Will away to England, while Eliza stayed behind to become a proper Irish countess. Years later, Will finally makes his way home-as an English soldier sent to crush the Irish uprising. When he spies the lovely Eliza, he is captivated by the passionate woman she has become. But Eliza's passions have led her to join the Irish rebel cause, and Will and Eliza now find themselves on opposite sides of a dangerous conflict. When Ireland explodes in bloody rebellion, Will's regiment is ordered to the front lines, and he is forced to choose between his duty to the English king and his love for Eliza and their Irish homeland. ** ### From Booklist Countess Eliza Clare knew becoming involved with the United Irish cause was dangerously close to treason, but she didn’t realize just how hazardous politics could be until Major William Denton arrived in Dublin. Years ago, Eliza and Will had indulged in a harmless flirtation, but after Will joined the British Army, they lost contact. Now Eliza is a widow, whose new friends just happen to be radical pamphlet writers and Catholic lawyers, while Will is one of Her Majesty’s officers, assigned the mission of crushing any hint of rebellious activities in Dublin. Suddenly entangled in a risky game of deception and desire, Eliza and Will are equally determined to be the one to win this battle of wits. McKee’s intriguingly nuanced characters and deliciously subtle sense of humor provide the ideal counterpoint to the perfectly executed historical setting that gives Countess of Scandal its refreshingly different literary flavor. --John Charles ### Review "McKee sets the stage for a romantic adventure that captures the spirit of Ireland and a pair of star-crossed lovers to perfection." (**4 Stars,* RT Book Reviews*** ) "Laurel McKee's magical pen captivates you instantaneously! [A] a love story that will be forever etched in your mind." (**RomanceReadersConnection.com** ) "Eliza's and Will's happy-ever-after, once reached, is both powerfully satisfying and forever engraved on the reader's mind and heart. Every word sings with unyielding intensity... Beautifully written, COUNTESS OF SCANDAL reads like a captivating love story of epic proportions. The ultimate page turner." (**RomanceJunkies.com** ) *"Countess of Scandal* delivers on all fronts. The story raced along, zigging and zagging from Dublin to the countryside, from uneasy peace to all out war. And the romance . . . very satisfying!" (**MyShelf.com** ) "My kind of story!" (***Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author*** ) **"**COUNTESS OF SCANDAL has a strong sense of time and place. [T]his story of Ireland does justice to both the setting and the characters." (**AllAboutRomance.com** ) "Laurel McKee captures the excitement and magic of romance." (***Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author*** ) "A hero to steal your heart!" (***Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times bestselling author*** ) "An unforgettable love story." (***Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author*** ) "An immensely satisfying and sophisticated blend of history and romance. I loved every gorgeous, breathtaking page!" (***Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author*** ) "Captivating and poignant! Laurel McKee wields her pen with grace and magic." (***Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author*** )