Last week I posted the second portion of a scene of from my new release, Vain, and here is the rest of it. Lily, the abandoned daughter of a tailor, has just sworn to Theophilus, Lord of Ribeauville, that she indeed knows how to sew. As she made her promise she placed her hand on… Continue Reading
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
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
This week on First Sight Saturday, author Taylor Michaels shares a first meeting from Someone to Watch Over Me, her romantic suspense. The Set-up: Morgan Kennedy is a woman with responsibilities, a lot of them. She runs the family jewelry store and a charitable fundraiser. When an accidental encounter brings a stalker out of the shadows… 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
Welcome to Sydney Jane Baily who shares a first meeting from her 5-star historical romance An Improper Situation. Sydney is giving away a free eBook to a lucky commenter so make sure to let us know you were here. Read on for the setup and the excerpt. SET UP: I like to begin my stories… Continue Reading
