Nov 4, 2015 | Aileen Fish, Blog, Claudia Dain, Jane Charles, November 2015
The Duke has sent his summons. Grab yourself a warm cup of goodness and get into the holiday spirit with NINE fabulous authors. It’s time to find out what happened in this must read holiday collection.
Many of the ladies will be stopping by so feel free to say hi or leave a comment below. Be sure to check out the fabulous giveaway at the very bottom too!
So…sit back, enjoy your cup of java, tea, or cocoa and get into the holiday spirit for the next three days with these fabulous authors.
A Marquess for Christmas by Aileen Fish
Lady Eleanor Napier must travel to Danby Castle for Christmas. Along her journey it’s rumored that someone will find a spouse for the holidays. Perhaps she might find a husband too if she would give in to the festivities and allow herself the chance to mingle?
Simon Graves is not interested in getting married, at all. Content to stay in his room for the holiday duration he is avoiding most of the guests. When the opportunity arises to place a wager that he won’t leave betrothed convinced he won’t fall to the charm of the castle. Will he wind up with more than he bargained for?
When Eleanor and Graves devise a plan to avoid the meddling Duke of Danby, will the joke be on them? Can they really outwit the Duke of Danby at Christmas when he’s intent to make a match or two?
What would the holidays be without a little plotting and matchmaking? Will the Duke succeed and make a match?
Author Bio:
USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Fish is an avid quilter and auto racing fan who finds there aren’t enough hours in a day/week/lifetime to stay up with her “to do” list. There is always another quilt or story begging to steal away attention from the others. Her books include The Bridgethorpe Brides series and the Small Town Sweethearts series.
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Christmas Spirits by Jane Charles
Benjamin Storm has just received a summons to report to Danby Castle for Christmas or face consequences from his Uncle who will inflict unknown torture in his social life for sure.
Contrary to what the family believes, he longs for marriage and won’t settle for just any woman. Despite the need for him to provide an heir and a spare.
When Mary Soares is asked to deliver whisky to Danby Castle she has one job, make sure she isn’t caught. What will happen when she runs into Benjamin along the way? Will he discover her identity?
Hopefully this isn’t the last of Ben and Mary’s story. I look forward to more from these two! Both have secrets, but what will happen when they open up to each other? Will Benjamin leave Mary?
Author Bio:
Jane Charles is a USA Today Bestselling author who has lived in the Midwest her entire life. As a child she would more likely be found outside with a baseball than a book in her hand. In fact, Jane hated reading until she was sixteen. Out of boredom on a long road trip she borrowed her older sister’s historical romance and fell in love. Eventually she penned one of the many stories that were always in her head and discovered her passion for writing. Jane is an author of both historical and contemporary and blames being a Gemini on why she can’t pick one over the other. www.JaneCharlesAuthor.com
The Mating Game by Claudia Dain
When the Whitton family is summoned by the Duke of Danby, will they return to London? Will the three sisters comply with their uncles request? None of the girls are married and poor Jeanne Whitton is considered to be the “ugly duckling” leaving her prospects few and far between.
Achilles Munro is a tad late for his assignment but determined to find the Whitton family. When he discovers is to travel back to England with them, he’s not amused. Travel by water is not a priority. Will he discover that sailing the ocean isn’t so tragic?
Who will find love amidst the chaos? See how this family handles the matchmaking Duke. What would you do?
Author Bio:
Claudia Dain has been published in historical romance since 2000. She is a two-time Rita finalist, the award for excellence in romance fiction bestowed by the Romance Writers of America. She is a native Californian, lived for a decade in Connecticut, and now calls North Carolina home. She writes Women’s Fiction as Claudia Welch.
Find more about her at https://claudiadain.com/
ICYMI: Day 1 of the Duke of Danby and His Christmas Greetings
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In celebration of these three holiday collections releasing today they are giving away an e-book of A Summons From the Duke of Danby and one e-book of A Summons From Danby Castle. Just comment below – tell us what you are looking forward to this holiday season. Winners will be randomly selected and contest is open to international winners.
Nov 2, 2015 | Blog, Grace Burrowes, November 2015
“You Might Be A True Gentleman or Gentlewoman If…” by Grace Burrowes
How do you know if your Sig-O is a true gentleman/lady? Ask yourself a few questions…
First, do his or her best moves, smoothest lines, and cleverest flirtations only come out in public, or are the housework sessions equally likely to produce the verbal roses and melting glances from across the laundry pile?
The hallmark of a player is that their repertoire is best displayed when there’s an audience to play to. The true gentleman or lady isn’t playing, so the good stuff can come your way any old day or night of the week.
Second, does he or she deliver the fun and flirtation in you statements (“You look good in anything… and in nothing at all.”) Do they keep to the I-statements when the topic is difficult? (“I can come off irritated any time we talk about money because I’m afraid I’m not pulling my share of the load. I don’t mean to sound that way, and I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings.”)
The guy or gal who lapses into the you-always, and you-never accusations in the middle of a difficult conversation hasn’t learned to fight fair. Time to whip out a few remedial lessons from the relationship Code Duello, or find another waltzing partner.
Third, does he or she have the touch? Always respectful in public—even when respectfully affectionate—always cool with your respectful affections too?
The ladies and gents who treasure us the most know better than to cross that line, and we treasure them right back for their gallant attentions.
Fourth, do they listen to us? We’ve all had the experience of being on a date or in a discussion, and the person we’re with has checked out. They’re eying the door, the clock, their cool new app, or if there’s a mirror on hand (store window, shiny plate, mirror app), themselves. Um… that would be a no.
Fifth, are they honorable? Do they give you the sense that at all times, the person you’re with will be guided by kindness and honesty, even when neither is convenient for them? If that’s the consistent vibe—truth and compassion as their defining values—you are in the company of a true lady or a true gentleman.
Here’s the best part: True ladies and true gentlemen tend to be discerning people, for all they are also gracious, kind, honest, and excellent company. If you’ve found a true lady or gentleman for your very own, and they reciprocate your regard, chances are they have found a true lady or gentleman in you too!
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Book Summary From Sourcebooks Casablanca
An honorable life
Daniel Banks is a man of the cloth whose vocation is the last comfort he has left-and even his churchman’s collar is beginning to feel like a noose. At the urging of family, Daniel attempts to start his life over as vicar in the sleepy Kentish town of Haddondale, family seat to the earls of Bellefonte.
Challenged by passion
Lady Kirsten Haddonfield has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood. Then the handsome new village vicar, Reverend Daniel Banks, becomes a guest of the Haddonfield family while the vicarage is being renovated, and Kirsten finds herself rethinking her position. Lady Kirsten does not know that Daniel’s past is about to cast a shadow on love’s future.
Author Biography
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes’ bestsellers include The Heir, The Soldier, Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish and Lady Eve’s Indiscretion. Her Regency romances have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. Grace is branching out into short stories and Scotland-set Victorian romance with Sourcebooks. She is a practicing family law attorney and lives in rural Maryland.
Social Media Links
Website: https://graceburrowes.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4152482.Grace_Burrowes
***** CLOSED GIVEAWAY*****
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Nov 1, 2015 | Blog, November 2015, Stefanie London
A Dangerously Sexy Christmas by Stefanie London sizzles with a robbery, a super sexy bodyguard and a woman who is convinced that she doesn’t need help. I must give a shout out to the team at Harlequin Blaze and this fantastic cover! Ok…now where was I 😉 ?
Rose Lawson has returned to the states to make a name for herself with her unique and creative jewelry designs. When her apartment is broken into a sexy body guard shows up to protect her. Why would anyone want to hurt her? With no apparent motive and no list of suspects, who can she trust?
Max Ridgeway is a cop from Australia who has decided it’s time to head back home after this last job, Rose’s case. When he sets his sights on his assignment, will he still want to pack up and move? Can he forgive himself for what happened or will it cloud his judgement?
Secrets from Rose’s past still haunt her and Max can’t come to terms with why he left Australia. What will happen when things heat up? Can Max focus to keep her safe? Will Rose be able to trust him? Can Max and Rose keep their hands off each other as they work together to solve this mystery? Or, will they have to scratch that “itch” first before they discover who is behind it all?
Harlequin Blaze and Stefanie London do not disappoint us dear readers in this hot Christmas read. It might be November first but for those looking to stretch out the holiday season, start with this book! Stefanie is a fabulous author who hooks you in from the first chapter and creates characters that will have you e-mailing her asking for more. Yes, I did and I will patiently wait for the next story.
There is intense heat in this must read story in this spicy late, two peppers hot 
delight. There is just enough sizzle to make you tingle and for mature readers 18+.
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Bio:
Growing up, Stefanie came from a family of women who loved to read. Her favourite activity was going shopping with her Nan during school holidays, where she would sit on the floor of the bookstore with her little sister and painstakingly select the books to spend her allowance on. Thankfully, Nan was a patient woman.
Thus, it was no surprise Stefanie was the sort of student who would read her English books before the semester started. After sneaking several literature subjects into her ‘very practical’ Business degree, she got a job in Communications. When writing emails and newsletters didn’t fulfil her creative urges, she turned to fiction and was finally able to write the stories that kept her mind busy at night.
Now she lives with her very own hero and dreams of travelling the world. She frequently indulges in her passions for good coffee, French perfume, high heels and zombie movies. Recently she gave up her day job to write sexy, contemporary romance stories and she couldn’t be happier.
Oct 30, 2015 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, October 2015
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Oct 30, 2015 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, October 2015
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Oct 29, 2015 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, October 2015
Lone Wolfe by Barbara Devlin is a seductive and sexy tale of Titus Saint-Germain and Lady Desiderata de Mandeviel who are betrothed long before they even knew the other existed. As with any great romance, this one finds our lovers actually in love with each other, which makes this tale that much more divine.
When times change and loyalties are questioned, decisions are made against Desi’s wishes. When Titus is injured and feared dead, Desi’s father makes a decision that will affect the young lovers forever. Will her love survive?
A secret, a letter, and a deathbed confession add to this magical historical romance that takes us on an epic journey. If you’ve ever read a Barbara Devlin romance you know that every detail is polished and every scene has a purpose. Discover a new tale of Lord Titus de Wolfe and fall in love all over with Barbara Devlin and her telling of a new tale in Kathryn Le Veque’s world of The Wolfe.
I received this ARC from the author for an honest and fair review. I hope that you will get your copy today and discover for yourself a must read!
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AUTHOR INFO:
Bestselling author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller. A Texan, through and through, Barbara hasn’t been without a book in her possession since she was in kindergarten. She wrote her first short story, a really cheesy murder-mystery, in high school, but it was a Christmas gift, a lovely little diary with a bronze lock, given to her in the fifth grade that truly inspired her love of writing.
After completing part of her undergraduate studies at the University of London, where she developed a love of all things British, Barbara returned home and began a career in banking. But the late 80s weren’t too promising for the financial industry, and every bank that hired Barbara soon folded. So she searched for a stable occupation, and the local police department offered the answer to her prayers.
Initially, Barbara wasn’t too sure about her new career in law enforcement, but she soon came to love being a police officer. And then one uncharacteristically cold and icy day in December 1998, Barbara was struck by a car and pinned against a guardrail while working an accident on a major highway. Permanently disabled, she retired from the police department and devoted her time and energy to physical therapy.
Once Barbara got back on her feet, she focused on a new career in academia. She earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
