b'To Catch a CoronetGrace HitchcockBEST LAID PLANS #1 Sometimes the only way to outsmart a scandal is to find a crown big enough to silence itM urielBeau,countrybakerturnedheiress,cantstop instigatingoutrage.Shediscardstwoarranged engagements,thenfurtherantagonizesinKentsocietyby publicly proposing to a baron at a ball. His rejection leaves her with no choice but to flee to the city and to secure a coronet so splendid that her peers will forget her debacles. The glitter of the London courts convinces Muriel that its possible to find the future she dreams of, until she finds herself entangled in yet another escapadeone that may cost her more than her crumbling reputation.Afteryearsofservingasaprivateerunderanassumed name,CaptainErikDraycott,heirtoDraycottCastleand soon to assume his uncles title of Earl, returns to his London home to find it in disrepair thanks to his longtime nemesis. A staunch bachelor intent on returning to his ship, the captain is shocked when his mentor encourages him to retire and take a wife. But while his alleged pauper status causes the poten-tial London brides to turn their noses up at him, the ladies of Kent have no such qualms and are eager to fill his coffers with their fathers wealth. When he encounters the unconventional Muriel Beau and she becomes embroiled in his risky undertak-ing, Erik is torn between staying put to protect this enchanting country lady and heeding the call of the high seas. Grace Hitchcock is the author of multiple historical novels and novellas, including the Aprons & Veils series and the True Colors series. She holds a masters in creative writing and a bachelors in English with a minor in history. Grace lives near New Orleans with her husband, Dakota, and her sons and daughter. Connect with her online at gracehitchcock.com.RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTSPopular Regency era 978-0-8254-4809-6$16.99Well-established author of multiplePaperback5.5 x 8.5304 pageshistorical books FICTION / Christian / Romance / HistoricalUnique and independent mainKregel PublicationsRights: Worldcharacter May 21, 2024Winning Miss Winthrop The Dishonorable Miss 978-0-8254-4533-0$16.99 DeLancey978-0-8254-4452-4$16.9916 kregel.com'