"RITA Award-winning Hunter follows "The Surrender of Miss Fairborne" (2012) with another stellar Regency-set historical romance that hits all the literary marks. Hunter's effortlessly elegant writing exudes a wicked sense of wit; her characterization is superbly subtle, and the sexual chemistry she cooks up between her deliciously independent heroine and delightfully sexy hero is pure passion." --"Booklist " "Intelligent and memorable... ["The Conquest of Lady Cassandra"] is as smart and sharp as the best of Regency romances can be. With its tangy dialogue, "Pride and Prejudice" themes, bits of mystery and nefarious characters, readers may be reminded of Jane Austen." --Romantic Times "Hunter's books are so addictive."--"Publishers Weekly" "Richly spiced with wicked wit and masterfully threaded with danger and desire, the superbly sexy first book in Hunter's new Regency historical quartet is irresistible and wonderfully entertaining."--"Booklist " "Hunter's flowery centerpiece will suit every romance table. Highly recommended."--"Library Journal" "Hunter gifts readers with a fantastic story that reaches into the heart of relationships and allows her to deliver a deep-sigh read."--"RT Book Reviews"

Madeline Hunter has published twenty-two critically acclaimed historical romances. Her books regularly appear on the "New York Times "and "USA Today" bestseller lists. More than five million copies of her books are in print, and her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has won two RITA Awards and is a seven-time RITA finalist. Madeline holds a PhD in art history, which she teaches at the university level.