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**"Part romance, part suspense, part friendship  . . . *The Other Countess* will not disappoint--it really is pure gold!"--***Historical Novels Review England, 1582* **Ellie**—Lady Eleanor Rodriguez, Countess of San Jaime—possesses a worthless title, but her feisty spirit captivates the elite of the Queen's court—especially the dashing new Earl of Dorset. **William Lacey, Earl of Dorset**, has inherited his father's title—and his financial ruin. Now Will must seek a wealthy bride and restore his family's fortune. If only he hadn't fallen for the beautiful but penniless Ellie . . . Sparks fly whenever Ellie and Will are together, but circumstances—and the conniving interference of others—threaten to keep them apart. *From the Hardcover edition.* **