Here is the second portion of the first scene in Vain. Last week we saw Theophilus, Lord of Ribeauville, stop by a shop searching for a tailor reported as having been scarce for the last few months, leaving his daughter alone. He has just asked Lily when her father left, and she tries to distract… Continue Reading
Vain, the third book in my Evolution Series, has just been released! Here is the short blurb: A tailor’s abandoned daughter fashions a vain nobleman’s tunic, finding passion between the neckline and hem as misfortune forces her into his precarious aristocratic world. This series is set in Charlemagne’s empire in the 830s. Here is an excerpt… Continue Reading
This weekend I welcome Tessa Stockton who is sharing a first meeting from her fantasy romance novella called Wind’s Aria. I have to admit to being totally envious of Tessa’s awesome author picture, so I had to show it right away! She looks very wise and creative, doesn’t she? Anyway, on to Wind’s Aria. First,… Continue Reading
Today I welcome Vijaya Schartz with book three of her Curse of the Lost Isle series. The book is called Seducing Sigefroi. (That is pronounced See-jeu-froa.) Vijaya recommends that you read books one and two (Princess of Bretagne and Pagan Queen) before you begin Seducing Sigefroi. After reading and enjoying book one, I concur.Amazon link to Seducing SigefroiAmazon… Continue Reading
Vain, book three of my historical romance series, is on the cusp of release. Today I’m going to share a short excerpt to introduce you to my heroine, Lily, who is the daughter of a tailor in Francia in the year 839. BEGINNING OF EXCERPT Lily circled her father’s worktable, pondering the fine burgundy wool… Continue Reading
I welcome Lynda Bailey today on First Sight Saturday, with her work-in-progress called Battle-Tested Love, book two in her contemporary romance series. I owe Lynda some extra thanks because I sort of hijacked her into visiting here! Anyway, take it away, Lynda…. Thanks so much to Jill for hosting me today! As the blog title… Continue Reading
I got an ereader for Christmas and have been amazed at how much I am enjoying it. Oddly, that little electronic tablet has forced me to become a more patient reader. I used to have a bad habit that drove my husband bats. After reading about 30% of a book, I would flip toward the… Continue Reading
Coming March 14, 2013 A tailor’s abandoned daughter fashions a vain nobleman’s tunic, finding passion between the neckline and hem as misfortune forces her into his precarious aristocratic world. Continue Reading
I just love the clever title of this romantic comedy by Lois Winston, Talk Gertie To Me. And you will never guess who Gertie is! Read on…. Setup of scene: On the worst day of Nori Stedworth’s life, she first discovers her BFF naked in the Jacuzzi with her two-timing louse of a boyfriend. Then… Continue Reading
Back in the early days of historical romance, most heroes were what I would consider promiscuous or, at the very least, constantly sexually active. The hero’s pattern is interrupted when the oh-so-virginal heroine arrives on the scene and in his heart. He is suddenly repelled by the offerings of the barmaid he has tumbled regularly… Continue Reading
