The de Valery Code
Regency Treasure Hunters, Book 1
by Darcy Burke
August 18, 2014
Miss Margery Derrington and her dear aunts are in dire straits. Their discovery of a rare medieval manuscript will hopefully stave off their creditors—if it’s worth what they hope. Margery reluctantly allies with a reclusive scholar to use the book to pursue a treasure that could exceed her expectations. Amidst danger, secrets, and an insatiable attraction, is Margery gambling just her financial future . . . or her heart?
Academic Rhys Bowen can’t believe he has his hands on the elusive de Valery text. Solving its hidden code and unearthing its legendary treasure would establish him as one of Britain’s leading antiquarians, finally casting him out of his brilliant late father’s shadow. But when a centuries-old organization convinces Rhys of the perils of disturbing the past, he must choose between his conscience…and the captivating woman he’s sworn to help.
Blog Excerpt Three:
“I can’t quite figure you out, Miss Derrington. You work as my partner and yet you try to deceive me.”
“You deceived me first.”
He inclined his head. “So I did. You also return my kisses and then act as though I’m anathema.”
She tried to ignore his use of the word kisses. “That’s a bit hyperbolic, isn’t it?”
He cracked a half-smile that did ridiculously lovely things to her insides. “It is. I’m poking fun. I like having fun in your company.” He leaned toward her and lowered his voice. “Admit it, you like me.”
Far too much. “Why wouldn’t I?”
His smile broadened, making him seem insufferably confident. “I can’t think of a reason.”
She narrowed her eyes at him. “On second thought, there’s that vexing streak of arrogance.”
He lowered his voice even further, as if he were imparting a secret. “I actually think you like that too.”
About Darcy:
Darcy Burke wrote her first book at age 11, a happily ever after about a swan addicted to magic and the female swan who loved him, with exceedingly poor illustrations. Darcy writes hot, action-packed historical and sexy, emotional contemporary romance.
A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her devoted husband, their two great kids, and two Bengal cats. In her “spare” time Darcy is a serial volunteer enrolled in a 12-step program where one learns to say “no,” but she keeps having to start over. She’s also a fair-weather runner, and her happy places are Disneyland and Labor Day weekend at the Gorge.
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The tour schedule can also be found here:
August 17 – Rookie Romance (Excerpt/Interview)
August 18 – Romance Reader Girl (Excerpt)
August 19 – For The Love of Bookends (Excerpt, Review)
August 20 – Books Like Breathing (Review)
August 21 – SOS Aloha (Excerpt)
August 22 – Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance (Excerpt)
August 23 – The Lusty Literate (Excerpt)
Historical Romance Lover (Interview)
August 24 – Underneath The Covers Blog (Excerpt)
August 25 – TBQ’s Book Palace
August 26 – What I’m Reading (Excerpt/Review)
August 28 – Romantic Historical Reviews (Spotlight/Review)
August 29 – Adria’s Book Reviews (Interview/Review)
August 31 – Eskimo Princess Book Review (Excerpt)
The Reading Wench (Interview/Review)
Thanks for hosting Darcy!
First book at 11! Wow. I was still playing with dolls (Ken) at that age. ;o)
Oh, I was still playing with dolls too! They had their own stories to tell! 😉
thank you so much for sharing! This looks and sounds awesome 🙂
I like the premise for this and the very romantic cover.
Thank you for hosting me today, Kelly!!
Yes, thanks for hosting Darcy today, Kelly! She’s an awesome historical romance author!!! Her stories make me giggle, get me frustrated, and make me swoon too! Now combining her romance with mystery/treasure hunting, it will be even more exciting! Whee! Thanks for your writing, Darcy!
Margery and Rhys have great chemistry!
Those darn arrogant rakes, why do we have to like them so much?!?! That was a great excerpt =D
Great post. Darcy Burke is a new author to me. The book sounds good.
I love a historical romance with a mystery! Thanks for the intro to Darcy.
Great excerpt! Of course, I always expect Darcy’s books to be great! 🙂
Great excerpt! I’m looking forward to reading this book. I really like the cover 🙂
I love historical romances, I have been reading them since I was a young teen. What made you want to write in this genre?
It looks like an exciting story.