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The Cotillion Ball Saga Books 7-9 a new #historical bundle by @BeckyLower1 #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
Amazon best-selling author Becky Lower has traveled the country looking for great settings for her novels. She loves to write about two people finding each other and falling in love, amid the backdrop of a great setting, be it on a covered wagon headed west or in present day small town America. Historical and contemporary romances are her specialty. Becky is a PAN member of RWA and is a member of the Historic and Contemporary RWA chapters. She has a degree in English and Journalism from Bowling Green State University, and lives in an eclectic college town in Ohio with her puppy-mill rescue dog, Mary. She loves to hear from her readers.Interview with Becky Lower
Why did you write this book?The entire Cotillion Ball series combines my love of American history with my love of large families. It’s set in the decade leading up to the Civil War, when America was experiencing a lot of firsts and was an exciting period in our history. Even though this new bundle contains the last three books in the series, they can all be read as stand-alones.What is your favorite genre to read?I’m pretty much a tried and true romance reader, but I am branching out slowly, into cozy mysteries and some YA books, especially if they’re historical.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?I’d have to say Laura Ingalls Wilder, although she was not fictitious. But when I was a girl, reading her lively books, seeing the world through Laura’s eyes, I was right alongside her. It wasn’t until years later I realized she was an actual person.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I have a contemporary Christmas novella that will be published later this year, and another American historical, set in southern Ohio and based, in part, on some family lore, which has been contracted for, but I don’t have a release date yet. I just finished a flash first draft of a YA historical, my first time attempting that genre. My heroine is eleven when the Boston Tea Party happens.Please tell us about your latest book.Although the Civil War is over, it doesn’t signal the end of fighting for the Fitzpatrick family, as the younger siblings come of age to chase their dreams and discover the power of finding the right partners. The tumultuous conclusion to the Cotillion Ball Saga proves that all’s fair in love and war. This bundle contains Expressly Yours, Samantha, A Widow’s Salvation and The Forgotten Debutante.About the Book
Title The Cotillion Ball Saga, Books 7-9Genre American HistoricalAuthor Becky LowerBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher Crimson RomanceAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Cotillion-Ball-Saga-Books-ebook/dp/B01FYF59CO/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cotillion-ball-saga-becky-lower/1123835607Author Social Media
Website www.beckylowerauthor.comTwitter http://twitter.com/BeckyLower1Facebook http://facebook.com/becky.lowerPinterest http://pinterest.com/authorbeckyl/Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/1FOy3SdHistory Imagined Blog https://historyimagined.wordpress.com -
The Bride Tournament @ruthkaufman #RLFblog #historical
Today’s featured book is The Bride Tourmanent by Ruth Kaufman.About the Book
Title The Bride TournamentGenre historical romanceAuthor Ruth KaufmanBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLady Eleanor de la Tour’s life turns upside down on her wedding day. Instead
of her betrothed, she must wed the new earl, to whom the king has given his title
and lands. Though Richard Courtenay is handsome and intriguing, she wants the man
she loves and chose. And Richard pursues alchemy, anathema to her because the obsession
to turn base metals into gold is destroying her father.Richard needs and wants to stay wed to Eleanor to uncover her father’s alchemy
secrets. He vows to win her even as she arranges a bride tournament to find him
a better and willing wife. Can they attain what they most desire?Buy This Book
Publisher Ruth J. KaufmanAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Tournament-Wars-Roses-Brides-ebook/dp/B016YZEW0IAbout the Author
Ruth Kaufman is a Chicago Amazon bestselling author, on-camera
and voiceover talent, freelance editor and speaker with a J.D. who enjoys chocolate
peanut butter milkshakes and singing in a symphony chorus.The Bride Tournament, the third standalone book in her Wars of
the Roses Brides series, joins At His Command and Follow Your Heart. Writing accolades
include Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® winner and runner up in RT Book
Reviews’ national American Title II contest.She’s had roles in indie features, web series and national TV
commercials, and has voiced hundreds of explainer videos, e-learning courses, commercials
and assorted characters.Author Social Media
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The Diary of Narcissa Dunn a new #historical romance by @Elaine_Violette #RLFblog
A quick interview with Elaine Violette, author of The Diary of Narcissa Dunn.About the Author
Elaine writes British and American Historical Romances. Part of the fun of writing Historicals, she says, is doing research into the past and creating characters that live and love in those sometimes glorious and sometimes harrowing times. A veteran English teacher, Elaine presently teaches public speaking part-time at a local community college. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and CT Romance Writers (CTRWA). Residing on the Connecticut shoreline with her golfing husband, Drew, she delights in being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Other favorite activities apart from reading and writing are nature walks, kayaking, and baking yummy desserts.Interview with Elaine Violette
Why did you write this book?My inspiration for The Diary of Narcissa Dunn came from a morning walk in a local cemetery in Connecticut. I came upon a monument from 1808. Its epitaph for an 19 year old woman named Narcissa captured my heart. I copied the inscription and saved it, knowing I would write a story based on it someday. Two other books came before Narcissa’s manuscript but the voice of the epitaph refused to be stay buried in my memory. The inscription included in the plot, speaks loudly. This is truly a book of my heart.What is your favorite genre to read?Historical Romance both British Regencies and American Historicals. I enjoy not only the romance but also the rich historical backgrounds. I also love stories that bring in paranormal elements and The Diary of Narcissa Dunn is a ghostly love story.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Oliver, from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. I’ve come across no author who creates such descriptive, enticing characters as Dickens. Just think of Miss Havisham inGreat Expectations! Authors can learn so much from his detailed descriptions.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?The Diary of Narcissa Dunn is the first in the Redemption series. Presently, I’m working on Book Two, which will continue the story of Olivia and her family.Please tell us about your latest book.Tensions rise between Reverend Fuller and his daughter Olivia when he attempts to control her choice of a husband. As Olivia experiences strange recurring dreams, other mysterious events create chaos in the parsonage, leaving the family on edge. Meanwhile, Benjamin Pratt, desperately in love with Olivia, discovers an old diary that reveals shocking secrets. He becomes an unwilling messenger, torn between revealing truths that could shatter Olivia’s heart, or destroy the diary and watch her marry another. Either way, he’s bound to lose her unless a mysterious woman intervenes.About the Book
Title The Diary of Narcissa DunnGenre Historical RomanceAuthor Elaine VioletteBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher EVs BooksAmazon http://amzn.com/B01EBA54T6Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/26LniMoKobo http://bit.ly/1SZn6PzAuthor Social Media
Website www.elaineviolette.comPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/eviolette7/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008H5NKQQYou May Also Like
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Double Feature: Timeless Romance with @LaurenLinwood #Romance #RLFBlog
Timeless Romance with author Lauren Linwood.Author Bio
Lauren Linwood’s historical romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.
A native Texan, Lauren is an avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan who manages stress by alternating yoga with long walks. She plans to start a support group for Fixer Upper addicts—as soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.Word of Honor (Knights of Valor #1)
Genre Historical RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Merryn Mantel and Geoffrey de Montfort have loved each other since childhood. Once betrothed, Geoffrey leaves for the wars in France for five long years. Upon his return, the two marry and spend one blissful night consummating their love and making plans for their future.
But her new husband vanishes the next day without a trace. Merryn grieves for almost seven years—and then Geoffrey returns to her—changed from the boy and man she knew and worshipped. This stranger refuses to reveal where he has been and why he stayed away for so long.
Will her husband’s silence create a rift too large to heal, or can Merryn and Geoffrey recapture the love they once shared?Buy the Book
Windtree Press http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/word-of-honor/
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMZSOEK
Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1084032661
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/word-of-honor-lauren-linwood/1123406891
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/word-of-honor-4
Inkterra http://www.inktera.com/store/title/67d24252-652e-4119-9b70-0f86734ab2a2Marked by Honor (Knights of Valor #2)
Genre Historical RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Lady Beatrice Bordel blames herself for the riding accident that cost her father his life when she was a child. Tragedy strikes again when her mother and grandfather die on the same day, leaving her homeless. The young woman decides to travel to visit her grandfather’s closest friend, hoping she can use her domestic skills and lute-playing talent to find a permanent place in his household. Barely into her journey, a band of highwaymen accosts Beatrice and her sole servant. All seems lost—until Raynor Le Roux arrives.
As a knight of the realm, the code of chivalry guides Raynor’s life. While returning to his family’s home after many months absence, he rescues Beatrice, who tells a white lie to this handsome stranger. Raynor takes her to safety at Ashcroft, but his home has changed during his time away. No longer a thriving estate, Ashcroft has fallen into disrepair because his brother Peter is no longer interested in its welfare after his wife’s untimely death. Raynor determi
nes to restore his home before he escorts Beatrice north so she may unite with the man he believes is her betrothed.
The couple’s growing attraction turns to love, but Beatrice’s dishonesty stands between her and Raynor’s happiness. Will she finally tell him the truth—and hope he forgives her deception—or will it be too late?Buy the Book
Windtreed Press http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/marked-by-honor/
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marked-Honor-Knights-Valor-Book-ebook/dp/B01EEKVMSK/280-7161232-3437641
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Honor-Knights-Valor-Book-ebook/dp/B01EEKVMSK
Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/marked-by-honor/id1104847933?mt=11
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marked-by-honor-lauren-linwood/1123671962?ean=2940153201573
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/marked-by-honorAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.laurenlinwood.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwood
Twitter https://twitter.com/LaurenLinwood
Blog http://www.laurenlinwood.com/write-up-my-alley-2/
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Lana and the Laird by @Sabrina_York #RLFBlog #Historical
About the Book
Title Lana and the LairdGenre Historical RomanceAuthor Sabrina YorkBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLachlan Sinclair cannot escape his accursed heritage in his Highlands homeland. Somewhat resigned to the fate that destroyed his ancestors, he is prepared to live his life without an heir, without a wife―without love. But when he meets the woman of his dreams in the flesh, the bewitching lass makes him want to throw away his cursed, restrained existence…and unleash the highlander within…
Lana Dounreay has only seen the Duke of Caithness in her dreams as a wild, rugged man, while in reality, his life has been cramped by curses and cravats. He may have forgone his kilt and lost his brogue, but Lana knows that the heart of a true Scotsman beats within his broad, muscular chest. But what plans does the mysterious, passionate Lachlan have in mind for her―and can she convince him that love is stronger than all else?Buy the Book
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lana-Laird-Untamed-Highlanders-Sabrina-ebook/dp/B017RBWIX6Author Social Media
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sabrina_yorkFacebook Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SabrinaYorkBooks
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5817917.Sabrina_YorkPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sabrinayork/boards/Teaser Book (75 pages of book blurbs, excerpts and reviews — free) http://sabrinayork.com/home-2/sabrina-yorks-teaser-book/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sabrina-York/e/B00856PDEO/Barnes and Noble Author page: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/sabrina-york
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Demands of the Heart by @BritaAddams #RLFblog #historicalromance
Today’s featured book is Demands of the Heart by Brita Addams.About the Book
Title – Demands of the HeartGenre – Historical RomanceAuthor – Brita AddamsBook heat level: RIn 1807, young love blossoms between the idealistic Richard Fanshaw and Victoria Bramhill, amidst carefree soirees and stolen moments in secret gardens.Jealousy and greed turn what they have into something ugly and twisted. They’re wrenched apart with vile lies and deceit when Victoria’s freedom is bought to pay her father’s debts.Six years later, they’ve both changed in ways neither recognizes, but one thing remains clear. One must answer the demands of the heart.Buy This Book
Publisher – Brita AddamsAmazon – http://www.amazon.com/Demands-Heart-answer-demands-their-ebook/dp/B01D6HR4CA/About the Author
Born in a small town in upstate New York, Brita Addams has made her home in the sultry south for many years. In the Frog Capital of the World, Brita shares her home with her real-life hero—her husband. All their children are grown.Given her love of history, Brita writes both het and gay historical romance. Many of her historicals have appeared on category bestseller lists at various online retailers.A bit of trivia—Brita pronounces her name, Bree-ta, and not Brit-a, like the famous water filter. Brita Addams is a mash-up of her real middle name and her husband’s middle name, with an additional d and s.Author Social Media
Website/Blog http://britaaddams.netFacebook http://www.facebook.com/britaaddamsPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/britaaddams/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Addams/e/B003Y1ZAZW/Monthly column at The Novel Approach http://thenovelapproachreviews.comPlease stay in touch by subscribing to my monthly newsletter https://www.facebook.com/BritaAddamsEroticRomance/app_100265896690345Cold Coffee Café http://coldcoffeecafe.com/profile/britaaddams
