Queen of Hearts: A Victorian Historical Romance Novel

Book excerpt: Enjoy this Victorian historical romance novel from best-selling author Tracy Cooper-Posey! In America, she met an Indian called River. In Queen of Hearts, Sadie leaves her prestigious family behind at nineteen to uncover the truth about her real parents and their mysterious deaths. While traveling in the Columbia River territories, her party is attacked by one tribe and rescued by another. Among the rescuers is the courageous River, who captivates her heart. As Sadie gets to know River, she discovers that he is not only an Englishman but also the son of the Duke of Caldwell. With the revelation that River survived his parents' death as an infant, he is faced with a critical decision: abandon Sadie and his newfound tribe or return to England to confront his selfish and indifferent uncle, risking the welfare of his family. Queen of Hearts is the thirteenth and final book in the Scandalous Scions series, concluding the acclaimed historical romance saga. Set in the Victorian era, this series weaves together the intricate lives and loves of three prominent families, exploring themes of passion, duty, and societal expectations within a world governed by strict moral codes. This story is part of the Scandalous Scions series: 0.5 Rose of Ebony 1.0 Soul of Sin 2.0 Valor of Love 3.0 Marriage of Lies 4.0 Mask of Nobility 5.0 Law of Attraction 6.0 Veil of Honor 7.0 Season of Denial 8.0 Rules of Engagement 9.0 Degree of Solitude 10.0 Ashes of Pride 11.0 Risk of Ruin 12.0 Year of Folly 13.0 Queen of Hearts A Sexy Historical Romance ___ Praise for the Scandalous Scions series: If you haven't started this series, start right now and you will fall in love with this very unconventional family during a time when rules, etiquette and unwritten rules had to be followed or the lack of them would bring scandal and ruin to an entire family. I love these books. Tracy creates these characters so well and with such care. I really recommend reading this series. I am overwhelmed by how much I have enjoyed this series so far. It was not superficial fluff as I thought it might be when I began. Cooper-Posey books have touched on so many universal themes. Her characters are admirable people who love their family and are capable of deep romantic love as well. I just love this series and the books just keep getting better and better. This series takes us on a romp through historical times, which I love. If you haven't read this magnificent series you must do so now; you will love each story, be moved by each of them, fall in love with the heroines and heroes, you will cheer for them and just as loudly boo the villains. Love this series and have bought them all. This entire series is filled with so much love for each other and family, that there is no way you cannot be emotionally drawn into each story. ___ Tracy Cooper-Posey is a #1 Best Selling Author. She writes romantic suspense, historical, paranormal and science fiction romance. She has published over 100 novels since 1999, been nominated for five CAPAs including Favorite Author, and won the Emma Darcy Award. She turned to indie publishing in 2011. Her indie titles have been nominated four times for Book Of The Year. Tracy won the award in 2012, and a SFR Galaxy Award in 2016 for “Most Intriguing Philosophical/Social Science Questions in Galaxybuilding” She has been a national magazine editor and for a decade she taught romance writing at MacEwan University. She is addicted to Irish Breakfast tea and chocolate, sometimes taken together. In her spare time she enjoys history, Sherlock Holmes, science fiction and ignoring her treadmill. An Australian Canadian, she lives in Edmonton, Canada with her husband, a former professional wrestler, where she moved in 1996 after meeting him on-line.