This blog runs from the 3rd or 10th December
Each stop will include certain information
The first is an author Bio:
Multi-published author, Sherry Gloag is a
transplanted Scot now living in the beautiful coastal countryside of Norfolk,
England. She considers the surrounding countryside as extension of her
own garden, to which she escapes when she needs "thinking time" and
solitude to work out the plots for her next novel. While out walking she
enjoys talking to her characters, as long as there are no other walkers close
by.
Apart from writing, Sherry enjoys gardening, walking,
reading and cheerfully admits her books tend to take over most of the shelf and
floor space in her workroom-cum-office. She also finds crystal craft work
therapeutic.
The second is a copy of Mrs. Peabody's scandal sheet whic covers information about my story, Vidal's Honor, and Kristin Vayden's Redeeming the Deception of Grace.
The second is a copy of Mrs. Peabody's scandal sheet whic covers information about my story, Vidal's Honor, and Kristin Vayden's Redeeming the Deception of Grace.
a) A character called Lord Kringle.
b) the sotrty must take place in the year of 1812
c) there must be a scene that included a Christmas Eve Ball at Holy Hall, the home of Lord and Lady Kringle.
For the rest of the story - the sky, as the saying goes, is the limit.
Eleven authors participated and thier stories couldn't be more varied if they'd tried. :-)
Which will Honor lose first? Her head or her heart?
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.
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.
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 others saying about Vidal's Honor ~~
"Vidal's Honor" is a captivating book. It's rich in history and beautiful descriptions...
"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 clever, well-sorted resolution, and the sweet romance, are more than satisfying...."
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 others saying about Vidal's Honor ~~
"Vidal's Honor" is a captivating book. It's rich in history and beautiful descriptions...
"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 clever, well-sorted resolution, and the sweet romance, are more than satisfying...."
GIVEAWAY ~ PRIZES
Astraea press have published three of my stories,
and I am giving away three prizes -
winners will be chosen by random.org
All you have to do is leave a comment,
and the winners will get a book of their choice
Before you take off for the next hop, this is what people are saying about Kristin Vayden's - Redeeming the Deception of Grace.
"I really enjoyed this story. The chemistry flew off the pages..."
"This is a great, short read that will warm your heart!"
"This is my first from this author. And I LOVE it!!! Since I love Christmas and
love story this is definitely for me. I would recommend it to anybody."
Don't miss this opportunity to visit Kristin Vayden's hop.
I hope you have a wonderful and romantic holiday.
All authors included in this hop are:-
Kay Sprinsteen - The Toymaker
Vivian Roycroft - Scandal on Half Moon Street
Sherry Gloag - Vidal's Honor
Lindsay Downs - Christmas
Surprise
Patricia Kiyono - Partridge and the Peartree
Ruth Hartman - Time for a Duke
Christina Graham Parker - Ghosts of Christmas Past
Kim Bowman - The Duke Of Christmas Past
Rachel Van Dyken - The Devil Duke Takes a Bride
Kristin Vayden - Redeeming the Decption of Grace
