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We’re doing something a little different today – Entangled Publishing and author Diana Quincy are having a Scavenger Hunt to celebrate Compromising Willa. Some of you may remember this book – I reviewed it here – but if not, you are in a for a treat!

Check out all of the details below and read the excerpt closely to find the mystery word (written in red), then go enter the contest for your chance to win a fabulous prize pack.

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COMPROMISING WILLA

by Diana Quincy

EBook: 267 pages

Release Date: December 9, 2013

ISBN: 978-1622664146

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Blurb:

England, 1805

Lady Wilhelmina Stanhope is ruined and everyone knows it. Back in Town for the first season since her downfall, Willa plans to remain firmly on the shelf, assuming only fortune hunters will want her now. Instead she focuses on her unique tea blends, secretly supporting a coffee house which employs poor women and children. If her clandestine involvement in trade is discovered, she’ll be ruined. Again.

No one is more shocked by Willa’s lack of quality suitors than the newly minted Duke of Hartwell. Having just returned from India, the dark duke is instantly attracted to the mysterious wallflower. His pursuit is hampered by the ruthless Earl of Bellingham, who once jilted Willa and is now determined to reclaim her.

Caught between the clash of two powerful men, a furious Willa refuses to concede her independence to save her reputation. But will she compromise her heart?

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Author Info:

Diana Quincy is an award-winning former television journalist who decided she’d rather make up stories where a happy ending is always guaranteed.

Fans of Madeline Hunter, Lisa Kleypas and Sabrina Jeffries will love her Regency world of dashing dukes, irresistible rogues and the headstrong, determined women who capture their hearts. New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes says SEDUCING CHARLOTTE is “Sweet, steamy, and thoroughly enjoyable…Equal parts action, passion and fun.”

Growing up as a foreign service brat, Diana lived in many countries and is now settled in Virginia with her husband and two sons. When not bent over her laptop or trying to keep up with laundry, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and dreams of traveling much more than her current schedule (and budget) allows. Diana loves to hear from readers. You can follow her on Twitter @Diana_Quincy or visit her website at www.dianaquincy.com

To learn more about Diana’s upcoming books and for sneak previews and other special exclusive giveaways, please consider signing up for her quarterly newsletters at www.dianaquincy.com. Diana understands your information is private and promises NEVER to share it with anyone.

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Excerpt:

Part 3

Willa’s gut twisted. The way he’d looked at her made her feel like a strumpet. It intensified the uneasy feeling which had lingered all evening. The curious glances from some guests, the whispers when she passed one group of matrons. Clearly, rumors of her ruination still circulated. One would think there’d be a new scandal for the ton to focus on by now.

Ignoring her discomfort, she slipped her arm through Flor’s. “Come now. I, for one, intend to enjoy this evening. It is my first Season in years.”

She surveyed the dancing couples and groups of people sitting or standing at the edges of the hall against crimson wallpaper and carved flattened columns which glimmered under immense two-tiered chandeliers. The chattering crowd grew louder and the air more still with each new arrival. Her sister Addie’s come-out ball was proving a great success. There was even talk the Regent himself might make an appearance.

It had been an age since she’d circulated among these people. At first, the threat of scandal had kept her family away after Willa’s first and only season. Then her father had fallen ill, lingering for months before succumbing, which led to another year of mourning and seclusion in the country.

“Willa,” Flor said as they made their way to the refreshment table. “Perhaps I shouldn’t mention this but—”

“Come now, you’ve never held your tongue before.” She squeezed her friend’s arm. “Surely you don’t mean to start now. I would be sorely disappointed if you did.”

Flor gave a grim smile of acknowledgement. “I don’t want to upset you, but you shouldn’t be taken by surprise.”

“Out with it then.”

“Augustus Manning is here.”

“Augustus?” A sharp pain knifed through her. She’d confided a bit about Augustus to her new friend. Not all of it, of course. She’d never tell anyone the entire truth. “How do you know?”

“I saw him with my own eyes just a few minutes ago. He was heading to the cards room.”

“How is that possible? He did not receive an invitation.”

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Giveaway:

1 Paperback of Tempting Bella, 1 tin of Compromising Willa Custom Tea, and a $10 Starbucks Gift Card! US Only.

3 eBooks of Compromising Willa International

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Make sure you read the excerpt above and find the mystery word in red. Once you have it, click on the rafflecopter link and enter the word for your chance to win!

Check out the schedule below for other sites participating in the Scavenger Hunt to increase your chances of winning.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

2/17/2014-Michelle Chew Writes– Review

2/17/2014- Simply Ali– Scavenger Hunt

2/18/2014- Bookworm Blurbs– Review

2/18/2014- herding cats & burning soup – Interview

2/19/2014- Margay Leah Justice – Review

2/19/2014- Curling Up With A Good Book– Scavenger Hunt

2/20/2014- Ramblings From This Chick– Review

2/20/2014- Sapphyria’s Book Reviews– Guest Post (Top 10’s)