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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Historical Hearts Good News



Christina Phillips has sold her next two
Roman / Druid books
BETRAYED & TAINTED
to Ellora's Cave.


Christina has also sold a Regency Vampire novella
BLOODLUST DENIED
and her Highland Warrior series
HER SAVAGE SCOT
to Ellora's Cave.

BETRAYED
Release Date to be advised.

When Druid priestess Nimue is injured and enslaved by the hated Roman Legion, she’s determined to escape and complete her mission for the Briton king.

But the tough Roman warrior who saved her life is far from the brutal barbarian she fears. His touch inflames and passion burns and against everything she believes in her heart surrenders to her enemy.

Roman warrior Tacitus is enchanted by the fiery beauty who shows no fear and challenges him at every turn. He’s determined to make her his, whatever it takes.But when he discovers the depth of her betrayal his loyalties are torn between his heritage and a woman who could destroy everything he’s ever believed in.


TAINTED
Release Date to be advised.

Driven by the knowledge he failed to protect his king and embittered at losing the woman he loves, Druid warrior Gawain despises the lust he feels for the beautiful Roman patrician, Antonia. But despite the danger of discovery he embarks on an illicit liaison with her, determined to uncover the reason for the infinite sorrow that haunts her eyes.

Newly arrived in Britannia from Rome, Antonia is inexplicably drawn to the cold, tough Celt who ignites a passion she long thought died at the hands of her brutal former husband. She knows her growing feelings for him can lead nowhere. But when a shadow from her past threatens her future Antonia is torn between the Empire of her birth and betraying Gawain, the man she’s grown to love.


BLOODLUST DENIED
Release Date to be advised.



Lured by blood, driven by lust, Alexius is fascinated by the dark haired seductress who shows no fear and refuses to obey his every command. Entranced by such novelty he denies his rabid bloodlust. Instead he’ll keep her to warm his bed until he tires of her ready tongue and tempting body.

Immortal vampire hunter Morana has never mistaken her prey before. But the dark stranger mesmerizes her, enticing her to forget everything but the dangerous pleasure she finds in his arms, until reality intrudes and she flees his addictive embrace.

When Alexius unexpectedly find her again he’s determined to exact retribution for the way she vanished three years ago. Abduction, bondage and decadent seduction feature in his plans, but before the sun rises dynamics have shifted and he’s the one fighting the silken bonds of captivity.

But as they fall under each other’s erotic spell the past and present collide and unless they discover the truth behind the lies, Death will triumph once more.


HER SAVAGE SCOT
The Highland Warrior Chronicles
Release Date to be advised.

When tough Scot warrior Connor Mackenzie rides into the barbaric lands of the Picts on a mission for his king, he never expects to be captivated by a beautiful Pictish widow. Drawn under her spell, yet unaware of her true identity, he risks everything for one passionate night in her arms.

Aila, princess of Pictland, swore long ago she would do anything within her power to help defeat the Vikings who invaded her beloved land, and murdered her husband while she was still a bride. But within days of meeting Connor her frozen heart thaws and once again she imagines a future filled with love and passion.

But when Aila’s father returns to his kingdom, and Connor delivers the message from his king, Aila becomes a pawn in a deadly game of politics and betrayal. Her heart belongs to Connor, but she must pledge her loyalty to another. To save her people from the Viking onslaught she must marry the prince of Dal Riada – Connor’s half-brother.


Christina Phillips was also mentioned in a article
promoting romance writing in The West Australian newspaper
on Saturday with some other romance authors.
Christina was quoted as Christina Ashcroft
if you're interested in a little light reading.




Bronwyn Stuart has been offered a second contract
with Carina Press
for her Regency romance
BEHIND THE COURTESAN


Bronwyn also received a fantastic 3.5 star review for her
first Regency romance release
with Carina Press
SCANDAL'S MISTRESS


Review: Night Owl Reviews:

Scandal's Mistress is the first book that I had read from author Bronwyn Stuart. I was very impressed with this short story. What it lacked in length it more than made up for with the powerful emotions exhibited by the two main characters. I found myself hating to say goodbye to Justin & Carmalina.

Justin Trentham has been trying for years to force his uncaring family into dis-owning him. Then he comes up with his grandest scheme yet. He will take Italian opera singer Carmalina Belluccini as his mistress. But people sometimes aren't what they seem. What starts out as a simple business arrangement soon has these two vulnerable souls contemplating a more permanent arrangement. A surprise twist at the end will shed some light on the family dynamics that will explain Justin's drastic actions.

I really enjoyed this book. It left me craving more of the lead characters story. The author displayed a true talent for making the reader "feel" for her characters. I highly recommend this story for all fans of the historical romance genre. I’m looking forward to more books from this promising author.

Maggi Andersen received a fantastic review
for her novel
HOSTAGE TO FORTUNE
"This is an adventure not to be missed!"




Maggi has also signed a contract
with Black Opal Books
for her romantic suspense novel
set in the Australian outback and Ireland
WITH MURDEROUS INTENT


Maggi's novel
THE RELUCTANT MARQUESS
A Georgian romance
is FREE at the moment on Amazon UK and US
Purchase link US here
Purchase link UK here

 
Alison Stuart has sold her time travel novella
SLIP IN TIME
(title may change)
to Lyrical Press


Alison also placed first at RWA12
Romance Through the Ages Contest
run by the Hearts Through History Chapter of RWAm
for her novel LORD SOMERTON'S HEIR
Here is a little piccy of Alison receiving her award!




Danielle Lisle has sold the last book in her
Rogues of Deception series
TRUSTING THE ROGUE
to Total EBound


Danielle also has a new cover for her
Scandals of Nobility series - book 1
PORTRAIT OF A SCANDAL



The one man she desires is the one man she can never marry, for if he knew the truth about her scandalous past, he would despise her.

During a time when women are required to be appealing, well mannered, but never opinionated, Lady Nellie struggles to find her place. She believes in speaking her mind, not caring if her words offend others, or how unladylike she seems. Yet one man, whom she primarily despises, finds her sharp tongue intriguing rather than uncivil.

Lord Sterling is heir to a dukedom and it is time he is married, yet all the girls of the season are dull and lifeless, to his mind. Well, all apart from Lady Nellie. Her flowered words are laced with insults—insults that, rather than offending him, set his mind into a flutter, wondering if the passion in her voice will be as strong in the bedroom.


Joanna Lloyd has sold her FIRST novel
BEYOND INNOCENCE
to Crimson Romance



In 1819, a woman’s word is worthless against a man’s. Unjustly accused of fraud by her uncle, Viscount Gascombe, Electra Shipley finds herself on a transport ship bound for the penal colony of New South Wales. When free settler, William Radcliffe, exercises his right to a convict wife, she accepts a marriage of convenience to escape incarceration and clear her name.

As a powerful attraction draws them together, the travails of the wild penal colony and its native inhabitants test their courage, their integrity and their ability to trust each other. And how can she stay when his ex-fiancee arrives in the colony with his bastard child?

But Electra has her own dark secret. Her uncle’s furtive fumblings when she was a child have led her to fear intimacy with a man, causing her to violently repel William’s advances. When Electra is kidnapped, the past is obliterated as they both fight for their love and their future.

What a FANTASTIC round up this month.
Congratulations everyone!
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