Best wishes to all my friends, famiy and readers for a
Happy New Year
31 December 2012
29 December 2012
After all the hustle and bustle of Christmas many people received ereaders in one form or another this year and are now focues of looking for a good read at a reasonable price. At the same time many
authors are offering bargains right now, so below I will share a list of stories on special offer or originally priced low.
Vidal's Honor is a full-length Regency adventure/suspense romance at only
$0.99c from Amazon
and £0.49p from Amazon UK
$0.99c at for Nook
£0.72p at Kobo
BLurb: When plunged into a world of spies, agents and espionage during the Peninsula wars, Honor, Lady Beaumont, flees for her life when the French capture her husband at Salamanca, and relies on his batman to arrange her safe passage back to England.
Viscount Charles Vidal is ordered by Robert Dumas, the First Lord of the Admiralty, to travel to Spain and escort the only woman he’s ever loved, Lord Devlin Beaumont’s widow back home before the French discover her whereabouts.
Their journey is fraught by danger, least of all knowing whether they are surrounded by friends or foe. Will they survive long enough to explore the possibility of a future together or will whispers of treason be enough to see Honor dispatched to Tyburn first?
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Books One and two of The Gasquet Princes-->
From Now Until Forever - Book 1
Liam Gasquet, youngest brother of four princes finds himself faces with unexpected consquences after his bid for freedom from the constant demands has on his royal lifestyle
And is available for
£1.45 at Kobo. $1.99c at Nook
$1.99c at Amazon and £1.30p at Amazon UK
and
His Chosen Bride - Book 2
Henri gasquet, heir to his father's throne, isn't looking for a bride, indeed, has left the task to his parents, so when he meets Monica he's not ready for any kind of commitment, which is available
for
$1.99 Amazon £1.30 Amazon UK
$1.99 Nook £1.45 Kobo
$0.99c from Amazon
and £0.49p from Amazon UK
$0.99c at for Nook
£0.72p at Kobo
BLurb: When plunged into a world of spies, agents and espionage during the Peninsula wars, Honor, Lady Beaumont, flees for her life when the French capture her husband at Salamanca, and relies on his batman to arrange her safe passage back to England.
Viscount Charles Vidal is ordered by Robert Dumas, the First Lord of the Admiralty, to travel to Spain and escort the only woman he’s ever loved, Lord Devlin Beaumont’s widow back home before the French discover her whereabouts.
Their journey is fraught by danger, least of all knowing whether they are surrounded by friends or foe. Will they survive long enough to explore the possibility of a future together or will whispers of treason be enough to see Honor dispatched to Tyburn first?
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Books One and two of The Gasquet Princes-->
Liam Gasquet, youngest brother of four princes finds himself faces with unexpected consquences after his bid for freedom from the constant demands has on his royal lifestyle
And is available for
£1.45 at Kobo. $1.99c at Nook
$1.99c at Amazon and £1.30p at Amazon UK
and
His Chosen Bride - Book 2Henri gasquet, heir to his father's throne, isn't looking for a bride, indeed, has left the task to his parents, so when he meets Monica he's not ready for any kind of commitment, which is available
for
$1.99 Amazon £1.30 Amazon UK
$1.99 Nook £1.45 Kobo
25 December 2012
19 December 2012
The Christmas Dare Blog hop
AUTHOR Bio
Joan
Chandler is a Florida native who has lived in the Deep South all of her life.
She is married with two children who are her pride and joy. She lives a double
life of sorts, holding down a nine-to-five job during the day, and writing
steamy romance at night—often with her black cat curled up in her arms as she
types.
When
she’s not spending her spare time working on her next novel, she loves to go
camping, sharing girls’ night out with her friends, walking her two dogs, and
watching football.
BLURB:Self-professed Christmas
addict Gia Dixon, and by-the-book Ethan Castle have been best friends all their
lives. When tragedy strikes Ethan’s family, Gia’s the rock he depends on to
pull him through the darkest days. Then, a shared, long-forgotten memory leads
to an unexpected yet tender kiss. Can a
simple Christmas dare help them find true love?
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Excerpt:She made a face at him as she
prepared to get out of the car, and then flipped around to her knees to reach
between the seats to gather up her packages. As she pulled everything forward
through the gap, she leaned over to kiss his cheek.
He caught her by surprise when he
turned to face her, causing their lips to meet. Her eyes widened, while his
turned dark.
“Gia,” he said, the name coming out
of his mouth in a low rasp.
She closed her eyes but didn’t move.
She couldn’t speak. Then she sensed when he was about to kiss her again. She
tilted her face up to receive it, her lips parting to let him know she wasn’t
opposed.
Ethan put his hands on either side
of her head, his long fingers wrapping around to bury themselves in her thick,
blonde hair. “Gia,” he whispered again as he closed his mouth over hers and
slipped his tongue inside. She twirled hers around it, gently sucking. They
were lost in the moment, oblivious to whether anyone else was around or not.
They forgot where they were. They even forgot who they were. And in their
place, these two sensual, passionate creatures tangled their arms around each
other and kissed as if their lives depended on it.
Finally, Ethan sighed and pulled
back a little. “Tell me that this is okay with you. Please say that it is.”
Gia had trouble finding her voice,
so instead she pulled his mouth to hers again and greedily kissed him. When it
ended, she asked breathily, “Does that answer your question?”
BLOG: www.joanchandler.wordpress.comTwitter
account: @joanchandler1
Find
me on facebook: Joan Chandler
Previously
published works are Perfectly Imperfect, and No Regrets. Both are available at:
Joan will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card, winner's choice, to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a $10 gift card to Bath & Body Works to a randomly drawn host.
Why not follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning.
The tour dates can be found here:http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/11/virtual-super-book-blast-christmas-dare.html
Amber Kallyn’s Birthday Bash - Blog Hop
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Welcome to Amber Kallyn’s Birthday Bash
We’ve got some great giveaways for you to win!
I love the holidays, but not necessarily having my birthday fall smack dab in the middle of them, LOL. But this year, I’d like to do something special for my readers. Over 25 authors and bloggers have come together to celebrate my 24th birthday (I won’t mention how many years I’ve turned 24 again ;)
We have some wonderful prizes, and all you have to do is leave a comment at the participating blogs to win. Easy.
And don’t forget, Bloodstorm (Heart of a Vampire, Book 1) is currently free right now for an early present : )
Grand Prize
One commenter will win their choice of a NOOK Simple Touch™ with GlowLight or a Kindle Paperwhite (Up to $140 value)
Ebooks from the following Authors
Paloma Beck (Coming Home, Contemporary romance)
Jami Grey (Shadow’s Edge and Shadow’s Soul, Urban fantasy)
Zrinka Jelic (Paranormal romance)
Christine Fairchild (An Eye For Danger, romantic suspense)
Marian Lanouette (If I Fail, Mystery)
Sylvia Hubbard (5 Ebooks)
Kenra Daniels (Safe Heart and Kassern, Paranormal romance)
A $40 Gift card to either Amazon or B&N
Plus, there will be giveaways at some of the other blogs : )
How to win
The contest is open from Dec 19th to Saturday the 22nd.
Hop to all the blogs. The winner will be chosen from the commenters on all participating blogs.
Leave a comment at each blog for additional entries to win. That simple : )
Winner will be drawn on Sunday the 23rd.
Leave a comment at each blog for additional entries to win. That simple : )
Winner will be drawn on Sunday the 23rd.
Enjoy meeting new authors and book bloggers, and good luck on winning the Birthday Bash Prizes.
Blogs
17 December 2012
Tuesdays Tales - Picture Prompt
As this is the final Tuesday's Tale for 2012, I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who's visited, read and shared their thoughts on my offering during 2012.
I've loved being part of such an awesome group of authors, and been amazed by the number of published stories - some full-length novels, others novellas that started their life here in the Tuesday's Tales arena.
I've loved being part of such an awesome group of authors, and been amazed by the number of published stories - some full-length novels, others novellas that started their life here in the Tuesday's Tales arena.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday/Christmas and look forward to seeing you all back to read more Tuesday's Tales in 2013.
The picture prompt is slightly different from the regular prompts, in as much with picture prompts we are limited to 300 words to tell our tale. :-0
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No babies!
Alex had made it clear when he asked her to marry
him, he didn’t want children. And at the time she’d agreed— she had a career to
follow.
But now?
The warmth of her hand, resting on the slight
mound of her belly, caressed and soothed.
Now, three months after the night, crazed with
grief after his father’s funeral, they spent in a frenzy of passion, she’d
finally faced up to her denial and taken a test.
Confirmation, she told herself. Of what, a silent
voice in her head demanded. Yes, she’d known; almost from the moment she’d
woken the next morning and smelled the sugar in the bowl, she’d known.
Pregnant! And loving it, loving the baby, and
still she hadn’t told Alex.
Crossing to the window of their secluded holiday
cabin, she stared out at the pristine carpet of snow on the ground. Another
reprieve? The snow must be all of two feet
deep, and where the road cut through the ravine, probably deeper still.
She’d intended to tell Alex last week, well not
tell him precisely, kinda ease him into the possibility; sound him out. She sighed and rested her forehead against
the cool glass.
Would he demand a divorce? She couldn’t bear the
thought. Salt on her lips alerted her to her tears. She never cried, now she never stopped.
The sound of a helicopter in the distance barely
impinged on her grief. Would she become a single parent, separated from the
only man she loved by the child they’d conceived? The child she already loved.
“What am I going to do?” Her voice echoed round
the room and hung in the silence.
“How about coming home and letting the man who
loves you both look after you?” Alex asked from the doorway.
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Winter's Magic Blog Hop
AUTHOR Bio-
Home is where you hang your hat. A native Missourian, my family relocated twice during my teenage years, taking me from a high school freshman class of over 1,200 students to living in a small town in Kentucky with a total population of less than 1,000.
Home is where you hang your hat. A native Missourian, my family relocated twice during my teenage years, taking me from a high school freshman class of over 1,200 students to living in a small town in Kentucky with a total population of less than 1,000.
Home
is where your heart is. Despite the culture shock and challenges of those shy,
teenage years, I met my true love in that tiny town and I couldn’t be more
grateful for the opportunity to experience a community where everyone waves,
calls you by name, and treats you like family.
My
husband and I live in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with our
eighteen-year-old son and three dogs. When I’m not working or writing, I can be
found with family and friends. I love to bake in the winter, grill in the
summer, and on occasion, I sneak away from everyone and curl up with a good
book.
I
hope you enjoy my stories. Each one touches on modern day issues, fears, and
challenges that women face every day. And each one illustrates that love is
within reach if you let down those walls and allow your heart to open. Our
lives and experiences are so much more meaningful when we have someone to share
them with.
BLURB:Beth Sergeant and Nick
Chester come from opposite ends of the social food chain. While he sees a rare
beautiful woman without an agenda, she sees a wealthy playboy. Can he convince
her to let go of her insecurities and take a chance on love, when challenges
from his past force her to reveal her most guarded secret?
Owner of La Bella Vita, a five-star day spa
nestled in the affluent suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, Beth Sergeant knows
her elite clientele first hand. She attended their private schools. She was
even engaged, although briefly, to one of their most recognized bachelors. But
she never fit in to their social-elite world.
After losing his parents to a car accident at
a young age, Nick Chester was raised by his grandfather, the wealthiest man in
Nashville. When he chooses to socialize, he has a never-ending list of
exclusive events and beautiful women vying for his attention. Yet he never lets
himself forget that everyone has an agenda.
Beth can’t resist Nick’s charm and accepts an
invitation to dinner, despite her deep-seated insecurities. She proves she’s
nothing like other women Nick's dated and learns to trust him in return. But
just as the last of their resistance crumbles and true love is within reach,
challenges from Nick's past threaten to destroy everything and force Beth to
reveal her most guarded secret.
Excerpt:
“So, are you still free for dinner tomorrow night?” Nick asked.
“I am.” Beth could just imagine what she looked like, standing in
front of the craft store with a grin that wouldn’t stop. The temperature had
dropped to thirty degrees and flurries had started to fall a few minutes before
they’d arrived. She loved the winter. Loved the holidays. A ripple went through
her stomach at the thought of possibly sharing Christmas with Nick this year.
She quickly stamped it out. She could give in and let herself be excited about
the date, but thinking further ahead than tomorrow could be a very bad idea.
“We have reservations at Carlino’s for seven o’clock if that works
for you.”
“Really? You’ll have to tell me your secret. I didn’t think you’d
be able to pull it off.”
She heard him laugh. “I can’t tell you all my secrets. My
grandfather’s cook was a big stretch.”
“I bet I can get the truth out of you by the end of dinner.” Beth
couldn’t believe her own flirting, yet he played along. Something about him
drew the words out of her without thinking.
“Hmm. I don’t know.” He paused. “I might be willing to trade
secrets. You’ll have to go first, since I’m already one ahead.”
“What if I don’t have any?”
“Everyone has secrets.” He chuckled.
She loved the sound of his voice. And his laugh. Warmth filled
her, despite the chill in the air and the snow continuing to fall.
It is how the author guides her characters through
these challenges, that makes her story so believable. Emotions may rule in
Winter’s Magic but there’s nothing sappy about Ms. Gail’s writing or her
characters. The twists and set-backs are well paced and believable and the
author’s characters all reveal deep and understandable reactions that are
displayed from several different view points.
The romance between Beth and Nick is intense and
hot, the dialogue between all the characters is lively and delightful in every
aspect. The author introduces her readers to a varied cast of characters, as
has them playing their parts in moving the story on, to perfection.
This is a delightful, captivating read that is
hard to put down once you start reading.
Winter’s Magic is the first of four books
in her Music City Hearts series. Spring’s Surprise, Summer’s Family
Affair, and Fall’s Redeeming Grace will follow in 2013.
LINKS
Cynthia will be awarding the following prizes to three randomly drawn commenters during the tour either one $10 Starbucks GC, one $10 Amazon GC, or one $10 Soul Mate Publishing GC.
Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas Blog Hop
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Christmas Blog Hop
FROM DECEMBER 14th - 17th
FROM DECEMBER 14th - 17th
Winner announced on the 15th
Here iin the UK lot's of families/parents look to buy their child a pet for Christmas.
Isn't that lovely?
Well, sorry no it's not.
For every pet bought as a Christmas present, here in the UK, a huge percentage of older (no longer wanted pets) are left at animal shelters. Afraid, bewildered and firghtened. Why am I talking about such a morbid topic at a time of merriment and cheer?
Because, it doesn't hurt to think of those less blessed than ourselves at this time. To take a moment out of time to remember how fortunate we are, regardless of our setbacks and stresses.
In my latest story, Vidal's Honor, my heroine, Honor, Lady Beaumont faces treachery, betrayal, the murder of her husband, the prospect of being accused of treason and yet she keeps moving forwards, keeps hoping in the future, in the goodness of truth.
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Blurb:
When
plunged into a world of spies, agents and espionage during the Peninsula wars,
Honor, Lady Beaumont, flees for her life when the French capture her husband at
Salamanca, and relies on his batman to arrange her safe passage back to
England.
Viscount
Charles Vidal is ordered by Robert Dumas, the First Lord of the Admiralty, to
travel to Spain and escort the only woman he’s ever loved, Lord Devlin
Beaumont’s widow back home before the French discover her whereabouts.
Their
journey is fraught by danger, least of all knowing whether they are surrounded
by friends or foe. Will they survive long enough to explore the possibility of
a future together or will whispers of treason be enough to see Honor dispatched
to Tyburn first?
Excerpt:
While Vidal joked with his cousin, the viscount scanned the
room. The smell of fine wine, whiskey and cigar smoke blended into a rich aroma
that was as much a part of Whites as the card games, the background chatter,
and outbreaks of lewd laughter from the younger members of the club.
One member in particular interested Vidal tonight, and he watched Robert Dundas, second Viscount Melville, and First Lord of the Admiralty, take leave of his friends and head in his direction.
One member in particular interested Vidal tonight, and he watched Robert Dundas, second Viscount Melville, and First Lord of the Admiralty, take leave of his friends and head in his direction.
He wondered why the man spent the best part of the night
watching his every move, and paused in the act of fobbing his snuff box while
he waited for the viscount to join him.
“Take a walk with me?” Although couched as a question, Vidal
noted the quiet steel of command in the other man’s voice. Dundas laid a hand
on his arm; a companionable gesture for anyone interested enough to observe the
two men leaving the club together. “I believe I live not far beyond your own
house. I’d appreciate your company, and this is not the place for such a
discussion. ”
With an indolent twist of the wrist Vidal returned the modish
lacquered box, unopened, to his pocket and nodded agreement. A man’s club was
no setting for private conversation, and it was plain the man wanted to talk
about something away from flapping ears.
Together they strolled across the room stopping to take leave of several mutual friends.
What are people saying about Vidal's Honor?
"This is a full-length novel, not a traditional Regency but a
surprisingly intricate cloak-and-dagger, spy-and-adventure story with a
generous splash of romance. The amount of plotting, organization, and research
that went into this book's preparation leave me astonished. The clever,
well-sorted resolution, and the sweet romance, are more than satisfying."
You can buy Vidal's Honor from:
Amazon.co.uk
http://tinyurl.com/cgonnnk
Giveaway
I am giving away two pdf copies of Vidal's Honor
All you have to do for a chance to win is leave a comment and include your email contact.
To visit other participants in the hop please return to http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/
15 December 2012
My Five Favourite things
Secret and Sweet Cravings Publishing's authors have banded together in ths blog hop to share Five of their Favourite ThingsThere are lots of prizes/giveaways up for grabs :-) All you have to do - is to leave a comment sharing your favourite thing(s), remember to include your email contact address, to be in with a chance of winning! Simple!
So, what are five of my favourite things?
1) Watching the sun rise, and set, watching the stars at night, been delighted with the display of meteor showers going on these last few days :-)
2) The treasures of friendship.
3) Family, immediate and extended.
4) My pets, past and present. Some may be gone but their memory continues.
5) Writing, and reading. Yes, both transport me to places I've longed to visit, and both introduce me to some fabulous characters :-)
I've shared my heroine's life and adventures for several years before I submitted and Sweet Cravings Publishings accepted No Job For a Woman, and over that time I watched her live evolve, change, shift and coalesce until it came true in Deborah's story.
Blurb:
Julian Fanshaw answers a call
for help from his life-long friend Lord Worth to help keep his friend’s widowed
sister, Deborah, safe from her increasingly vindictive neighbours. It doesn’t
take long to realise him or Freddie long to realise the Grangers aren’t using
her as a long-promised act of revenge against them; but are playing a deeper
and far more sinister game of their own.
Deborah Stavely is determined
to overcome the increasing harassment from her neighbour without calling on her
brother for help. So she is not pleased when Freddie intervenes and involves
his friend, Julian Fanshaw.
Circumstances demand Julian
and Deborah learn to work together and Julian dares to dream that he might gain
the love of the only person he’s ever given his heart to.
But will Deborah live long
enough to discover that by releasing everything she values, she will gain
everything her heart desires?
Other SCP authors participating in the blog event
Head over to the SCP facebook fan page and the SCP Readers' Group page for more authors. contests.
Giveaway
One pdf copy of No Job For a Woman will go to the winning commenter - as chosen by random.org 10 December 2012
Francene Stanley is my guest today :-)
Please welcome friend and fellow author Francene Stanley today as she talks about her life and her books.
Take it away Francene,
At the age of forty five, I arrived alone in
England, prepared to work as a nanny as a way to support myself after a
disastrous failed marriage. Within a week, I landed a job with an advertising
executive (similar to my husband's job) and a film representative.
During my time off, I visited Cornwall, the place of my forbears. The area stirred my imagination as did England, the green and pleasant land, so different to the blasting heat and withered plains of Australia.
My first book, Still Rock Water, echoes my life except for the ring projecting
my main character into visions where, unable to control her own life, Liliha
works out how to help others in difficult situations.
Solstice: Smashwords: Amazon:
Fictionwise: Barnes & Noble:
Take it away Francene,
At the age of forty five, I arrived alone in
England, prepared to work as a nanny as a way to support myself after a
disastrous failed marriage. Within a week, I landed a job with an advertising
executive (similar to my husband's job) and a film representative. During my time off, I visited Cornwall, the place of my forbears. The area stirred my imagination as did England, the green and pleasant land, so different to the blasting heat and withered plains of Australia.
During the year of working with their baby, I
accompanied the family around the world, stopping off to stay with my mother in
Adelaide, S.A. for a week.
After a new marriage and extensive travels, I
started writing, using my heritage, my experiences and a star moonstone ring
set in pure gold, which intrigued me with two cuts in the finger shaft.
My first book, Still Rock Water, echoes my life except for the ring projecting
my main character into visions where, unable to control her own life, Liliha
works out how to help others in difficult situations.
Members of the Internet Writers Workshop
helped me hone my writing skills, and there, I formed a close link with Edith
Parzefall. Her first novel, Strays of Rio, inspired me so much I wrote one of
the vision encounters based on a character in her book. Edith and I formed a
writing partnership and co-wrote a series of post-apocalyptic adventure novels,
two of which have been published to date. Wind Over Troubled Waters
Two more will follow six months apart. All
four mentioned books have been published in the past year.
My books: http://tinyurl.com/944kqxm
To buy links for Still Rock Water:
Solstice: Smashwords: Amazon:
Fictionwise: Barnes & Noble:
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