If the Slipper Fits (38 page)

SCANDAL OF THE YEAR

NEVER TRUST A ROGUE

SEDUCING THE HEIRESS

And look for the next Cinderella Sisterhood novel

WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE

Coming soon from St. Martin’s Paperbacks!

A
LSO
BY
O
LIVIA
D
RAKE

Scandal of the Year

Never Trust a Rogue

Seducing the Heiress

Praise for Olivia Drake’s Heiress in London series

SCANDAL OF THE YEAR

“The final installment of the Crompton sisters’ trilogy is as charming, sweet, humorous, and poignant as any of Drake’s previous books. Marked by her fine storytelling and engaging characters, this volume stands alone, but fans familiar with the series will revel in the conclusion.”

—
Romantic Times BOOKreviews
(5 stars)

“An intricate plot with roots far in the past. The threads of mendacity revealed in the previous books are strengthened, then revealed in their entirety as the story progresses, bringing the series to a satisfying conclusion filled with danger and, of course, romance.”

—Fresh Fiction

NEVER TRUST A ROGUE

“Olivia Drake will keep readers coming back for more.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Drake is a consummate storyteller who cleverly blends intrigue, suspense, and sensuality into a pulse-pounding mystery, à la Amanda Quick. Give yourself plenty of time to savor this fast-paced, non-stop delight of a book.”

—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
(Top Pick, 4½ stars)

SEDUCING THE HEIRESS

“This book has it all: a fabulous hero, a wonderful heroine, and sizzling passion. Read it and watch the sparks fly!”

—Christina Dodd

“Guaranteed to seduce readers everywhere. This book is something truly special, an unforgettable story filled with passion, intrigue, and sweep-you-away romance.”

—Susan Wiggs

“This decadent Regency romance is carried along by a spunky heroine and sumptuous descriptions of upper-class life … there’s enough glitz to keep readers coming back.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Drake entices readers [and] twists the traditional with an unconventional heroine and a bad-boy hero that readers will adore.”

—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Superb.”

—Genre Go Round Reviews

“I absolutely adored this story! Witty, hilarious … [like] reading a Julia Quinn novel. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!”

—The Season Blog

“Thoroughly entertaining.”

—Book Binge

“Olivia Drake’s
Seducing the Heiress
will land on your keeper shelf. The author takes what could be a been-there, read-that story of a scheming scoundrel and a headstrong hoyden, and weaves a tale of wit, seduction, secrets, and sensuality that’s as vibrant as it is refreshing.”

—Michelle Buonfiglio’s Romance: B(u)y the Book®

“Drake weaves a sensual tale, full of intrigue and true romance … guaranteed to seduce, and leave the reader breathless.”

—South Bend Romance Novel Examiner

About the Author

OLIVIA DRAKE
is a
New York Times
bestselling author who lives in Texas. Her novels have won critical acclaim and numerous industry awards including the prestigious RITA.

She invites you to visit
www.oliviadrake.com

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

IF THE SLIPPER FITS

Copyright © 2012 by Olivia Drake.

All rights reserved.

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eISBN: 9781466814806

St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / June 2012

St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.