Historical

Stories set in the past.

  • Regency

    Wagers Gone Awry @Collette_Author #RLFblog #regency

    Wagers Gone Awry 

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Wagers Gone Awry by Collette Cameron.

    About the Book

    Title Wagers Gone Awry (Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper, Book 1)
    Genre Historical Romance (Regency)
    Author Collette Cameron
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
         Brooke Culpepper resigned herself to spinsterhood when she turned down the only marriage proposal she’d likely ever receive to care for her family. After her father dies, a distant cousin inherits the estate and becomes their guardian but permits Brooke to act in his stead.
         Heath, Earl of Ravensdale is none-too-pleased to discover five young women call the dairy farm he won and intends to sell, their home. Desperate, pauper poor, and with nowhere to go, Brooke proposes a wager. His stakes? The farm. Hers? Her virtue. The land holds no interest for Heath, but Brooke does and he accepts her challenge.
         Brooke loses, and her devastation is compounded when the cousin arrives, intending to haul the Culpepper misses off to London. Heath astounds himself and proposes in order to apply for guardianship of the other girls. Does Brooke dare marry the handsome stranger who’d been bent on compromising her? Will Heath regret his impulsive gesture, or will unexpected love flourish? 

    Buy This Book

    Publisher Blue Rose Romance in partnership with Windtree Press
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UQVRATC
    Barnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/w/books/2940151707213
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/wagers-gone-awry
    Ibooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wagers-gone-awry/id977706971?ls=1&mt=11

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    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7047979.Collette_Cameron
  • Regency

    What the Marquess Sees by @AmyQuinton #RLFblog #RegencyRomance

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is What the Marquess Sees
    by Amy Quinton.

    About the Book

    Title What the Marquess Sees
    Genre Regency Romance
    Author Amy Quinton
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    England 1814: He is a marquess
    with a woman to protect and an assassin to thwart. She is…not nice.
    The Marquess of Dansbury is a strong, charismatic man living
    a charmed life as an agent for the crown. His past isn’t without tragedy, but
    he is too amiable to allow misfortune to mar his positive outlook on life.
    Until now…when he finds himself tasked with protecting the one woman in the
    world he actively disdains, Lady Beatryce Beckett. 
    Lady Beatryce Beckett is mean. She ruins other women on
    purpose. She lies. She cheats. She even steals. And she takes particular
    pleasure in provoking a certain marquess. In short, she’ll do anything to get
    what she wants: freedom from her abusive father. But she is strong (she’s had
    to be), worthy (who’d have thought it), and in love… Wait, what?
    It will take a special man to see the true woman beneath the
    surface…and a strong woman to allow him that glimpse. Is the Marquess of
    Dansbury up to the task? 

    Buy This Book

    Publisher Liquid Silver Books
    Barnes and Noble : http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-the-marquess-sees-amy-quinton/1123024873
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-whatthemarquesssees-1940602-340.html
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/what-the-marquess-sees

    About the Author

    Amy Quinton is an author and full time mom living in Summerville, SC. She enjoys writing (and reading!) sexy, historical romances. She lives with her husband, two boys, and one cat. In her spare time, she likes to go camping, hiking, and canoeing/kayaking… And did she mention reading? When she’s not reading, cleaning, or traveling, she likes to make jewelry, sew, knit, and crochet (Yay for Ravelry!).

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  • Medieval

    The Gentle Knight @ashleyyork1066 #RLFblog #medievalromance

    Today’s featured book is The Gentle Knight by Ashley York.

    About the Book

    The Gentle Knight 
    Title The Gentle Knight
    Genre historical romance
    Author Ashley York
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    A medieval soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth
    just as his own mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns from
    love. When he must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many knights,
    he struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take the chance that
    his love won’t be a death sentence and possibly make them stronger? 
    Padraig MacNaughton’s death bed decree rips his daughter, Brighit,
    from the shelter of her protective clan in Ireland. Forced to take vows at a Priory
    in England, she finds herself in the hands of lecherous mercenaries with their own
    agendas. Dare she trust the Norman knight to see her safely to her new life as a
    nun? Even when she finds in him the fulfillment of all she’s ever wanted? 
    Or will honor and duty eclipse their one chance for happiness?

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    Amazon http://amzn.to/1IEBpGa
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1GH0pxf
    Kobo http://bit.ly/1IZcijT

    About the Author

    I write medieval romance novels full of passion and intrigue
    set in 11th and 12th century Ireland, Scotland, and England.
    Although all my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate
    authentic places, events, and people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of
    the more valuable lessons I have learned as a writer is the importance of using
    real history with the flair of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction
    wrapped around historical people and events!
    I live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow
    Labrador named Caledonia.

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  • Character Sketch,  Regency

    Sir Phillip from A Devilish Slumber @ShereenVedam #RLFblog #Regency

    A Devilish Slumber 

    Shereen Vedam shares details about the creation of Phillip in the book A Devilish Slumber.

    About the Book

    Title A Devilish Slumber (The Rue Alliance Book 1)
    Genre Regency Fantasy Romance
    Author Shereen Vedam
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    The last of her family, Rose is mired in grief at the recent death of her beloved sister and the abandonment by the man she loves. Wanting to avoid the cloying attention of friends, servants and well-wishers, she becomes a recluse. Then one day, she meets a woman who reminds Rose of her gentle mother . . . and then news comes of her new friend’s brutal murder. Rose refuses to accept this latest blow lying down. So she resurrects an ancient, magical, family talent to re-shape her features in order to disguise herself as a young man, and goes hunting for her friend’s killer through London’s seedier lanes and dangerous dockyards.
    Sir Phillip, the Regent’s favored spy, returns from war determined to win back the woman he was forced to leave three years ago. But when he witnesses Rose covered in blood, racing from a brutal scene while gripping the murder weapon, he goes on a desperate mission to unravel what he hopes is a case of mistaken identity.
    Will Rose ever get her happily-ever-after? Possibly. But first, she’ll have to convince Phillip of her innocence-before the killer strikes again . . .

    Introducing Phillip Jones

    Name: Sir Phillip Crispin Jones
    Age: 23 years old
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: London, England
    Profession: the Regent’s favored intelligence officer
    Describe Phillip’s body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: 6′, lean, agile, narrow face, strong, generous, courageous, passionate and thrives on fast-paced adventures
    Who is the significant other in Phillip’s life?
    Lady Roselyn (Rose) Ravenstock
    Tell us about this character, please.
    Rose was inspired by the fairy tale character, Sleeping Beauty. She is the twenty-one year old daughter of an earl, who only wants peace and quiet to come to terms with an unquenchable sorrow and overwhelming remorse. Though none of it was her fault, she feels as if she might be jinxed to bring harm to anyone who cares for her. To avoid entanglements, Rose has become a recluse, even discharging all of her well-meaning but clinging servants. All but one, a loyal young maid fleeing her own troubled family who insists on staying to the point of harming herself with her incessant knocking at Rose’s front door. Rose relents and allows her to come inside and care for a now secluded house and its lonely, heartbroken mistress.
    On what special skills does Phillip rely?
    Phillip is an Intelligence Office for the Regent in 1814, London, England. He is often sent to war-torn Europe to infiltrate enemy camps and unearth military secrets. He has a keen sense for noting details and a quick wit that has helped him stay alive in dangerous times. Possessing a naturally suspicious mind, he also has a particular knack for uncovering deception.
    What kinds of things does Phillip always carry?
    He never leaves home without two things: 1) a walking stick with a handy rapier, a long thin sword, hidden within, and, 2) a circular tinderbox and accompanying candle, for his late night prowls down dark alleyways in search of suspects.
    Is Phillip close to family?
    He loves his cousin Rufus like a brother, but they had a falling out after a childhood misunderstanding resulted in Rufus paying a steep price for something Phillip had done. Though Rufus seems to hold no grudges, Phillip has never forgiven himself for that mistake.
    Can Phillip keep a secret (why or why not)?
    Phillip keeps lots of secrets. Though recently, one of his best kept secrets was leaked to the press.
    What is Phillip’s biggest need at the beginning of the story?
    Before she sent him away, Rose accused Phillip of being unable to trust anyone. So he wants to quiet his constantly probing mind in order to perceive the good in people as well as he does their darkness.
    Who has the power to hurt Phillip the most and why?
    Phillip’s first attempt to practice his rusty trusting skills is to befriend a young stranger he meets while on a case. Ben Turner is searching for the same ruthless killer that Phillip hunts. Except Ben has a secret that could devastate Phillip, and shake his ability to trust in anyone ever again, especially Rose.
    What is Phillip willing to give up to win Rose’s heart?
    He is willing to give up his lifelong goal to right wrongs.

    About Your Writer

    Shereen Vedam 

    To honor the person who chose to share your story, please answer the following questions.

    What do you wish your writer had not told others about you?
    My role as the Regent’s Intelligence Officer is a sensitive one that relies on absolute secrecy. Except, thanks to Shereen, I am now the talk of London. The events in her last book resulted in my greatest secret, my clandestine work for the Regent, being spilled to the press. As a result, the rags have even been printing cartoons about me! A cartoon. Can you believe it? My life’s work is now a public joke.
    Is there anything you’d like to say to Shereen?
    Considering my answer above, it might surprise you to learn that I wish to thank Shereen. For NOT portraying me a deuced deluded dummy. Did you read her first draft? She made me out to be some sort of idiot who couldn’t find a worm in an apple orchard. Thank heavens her final draft acknowledged my detecting skills as exemplary. And she also gave me a chance to win Rose back, not just her love but her invaluable friendship. For that latter accomplishment, I might even forgive Shereen for the cartoon catastrophe.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher ImaJinn Books, an imprint of Belle Books
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/a-devilish-slumber?store=allproducts&keyword=a+devilish+slumber
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-adevilishslumber-1767197-143.html

    Author Bio

    Once upon a time, Shereen read fantasy and romance novels to entertain herself. Now she writes heartwarming tales braided with threads of magic and love, and mystery elements woven in for good measure. She’s a fan of resourceful women, intriguing men, and happily ever after endings. If her stories whisk you away to a different realm for a few hours, then Shereen will have achieved one of her life goals.

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  • 5 Easy Questions,  Historical

    Alanna Lucas author Wish Upon a Waltz @alannalucas27 #RLFblog #historicalromance

    Alanna Lucas author of Wish Upon a Waltz answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.
    Author Bio
    Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern California,
    but always dreamed of distant lands and bygone eras. From an early age she took
    interest in art, history, and travel, and enjoys incorporating those diversions
    into her writing. However, she believes that true love is the greatest source
    of inspiration and is always an adventure.
    Alanna makes her home in California where she
    spends her time writing historical romances, dreaming of her next travel
    destination, spending time with family, and staying up too late indulging in
    her favorite past time, reading.
    What’s your favorite
    down-home family style meal?
    Anything with pasta!
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    In-N-Out! Best hamburgers…ever! And dipping the fries in a vanilla
    milkshake is good too!
    Describe the perfect
    vacation.
    An all-paid trip traveling through Europe with my family visiting
    museums, castles, and historic sites. Plus a couple of shopping sprees. Oh, and
    first class would be nice ;-)
    When you read for
    pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
    I love to read historical romances :-)
    If the hero of your latest
    book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    I Miss You
    Blink- 182
    About the Book
    Title Wish Upon a Waltz
    Genre historical romance
    Author Alanna Lucas
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13
    ONE
    NIGHT, ONE DANCE, ONE CHANCE
    At twenty-five, Anastasia Quintin has
    resigned herself to live in quiet seclusion as companion to Miss Albryght, but
    one lost wager by her headstrong bookworm of a mistress soon requires
    Anastasia’s return to the society from which she hides. Her first event in
    eight years is to be a house party in honor of the recently entitled Earl of
    Huntingdon, hosted by his haughty old grandmother.
    Having come to his title by tragedy, the
    handsome Huntingdon is new to the ton, but he is not new to Anastasia. Dante
    St. Clair is the very man who long ago stole her heart and thereafter dashed
    all her hopes and dreams. He is the man she must never let discover her
    identity, but whom she can no more avoid than a moth can a flame. One waltz
    will destroy her, and for it, Anastasia will risk everything…and win.
    Buy
    This Book
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wish-upon-a-waltz-alanna-lucas/1122692409
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  • Historical

    Reason to Wed by @Heather_Boyd #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Reason to Wed by Heather
    Boyd.
    About the Book
    Title Reason to Wed
    Genre Historical Romance
    Author Heather Boyd
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Mature Audience
    Richard Hill, the Earl of Windermere, might desperately
    require a wife and heir, but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues
    Esme, Lady Heathcote, from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually
    never agree about anything. He’s never even kissed the vexing widow. But when
    the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous,
    Richard can’t imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening.
    Esme has never lacked for admirers, but having Lord Windermere’s
    company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed
    lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair, Esme is intrigued by the
    blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future
    beyond his house party.
    But as with any temptation, it’s a bargain they’ll soon
    regret.
    Buy This Book
    Amazon http://bit.ly/RTWAmz
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/RTWNook
    ARe http://bit.ly/RTWARE
    Google Play http://bit.ly/TRWGooP
    About the Author
    Bestselling historical author Heather Boyd believes every
    character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after, no matter how much
    trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes sizzling
    regency romance stories that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers
    enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over
    twenty novels and shorter works. Catch her latest news www.heather-boyd.com.
    She lives north of Sydney, Australia, and does her best to wrangle her testosterone-fuelled
    family (including cat Morpheus) into submission.
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