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Medieval Monday- Laurel O’Donnell
Are you enjoying the Villain theme? Here’s another excerpt, this time from Angel’s assassin by Laurel O’Donnell. Roke grinned, leaning back in his chair. “You see? No one but you would dare to speak to me thus. So I waited. I am, if nothing else, a patient man. And then came that day. SoContinue reading “Medieval Monday- Laurel O’Donnell”
Medieval Monday: Introducing Barbara Bettis
Another Monday which means time for another excerpt in our Villains theme. Today’s comes from The Lady of the Forest by Barbara Bettis. He must pursue his enemy; she must protect her people. Can their love survive the duties that drive them apart? When her elderly husband dies, Lady Katherine fakes her own death andContinue reading “Medieval Monday: Introducing Barbara Bettis”
Medieval Monday. Meet Mary Morgan’s Villain
Are you enjoying the new style Medieval Monday? I’m loving sharing the posts and following them around. This week’s excerpt comes from Dragon Knight’s Shield by Mary Morgan BLURB: Angus MacKay, leader of the Dragon Knights, failed his brothers and his clan upon the death of his sister. Now he must fight the darkness ofContinue reading “Medieval Monday. Meet Mary Morgan’s Villain”
Medieval Monday- Meet Ashley York’s Villain
Welcome back to Week 2 of the villains theme. Today I’m sharing an excerpt from Ashley York’s The Gentle Knight. Mort gave him a disgusted look. “You have ridden us hard, my lord. I believe I am not the only one who thinks so.” “You’re complaining?” Peter tipped back for a second swallow. MortContinue reading “Medieval Monday- Meet Ashley York’s Villain”
Romance on the Road
‘I’m glad I caught you, Elisabeth. I’ve got a proposal for you…’ Words to stir anyone’s heart. In this case not from Tom Hiddleston (I keep hoping) but the librarian at Macclesfield Library where I do my Tuesday morning writing session. She asked me if I would be interested in taking part in the RomanceContinue reading “Romance on the Road”
Medieval Monday: New theme, new style!
We have a new theme for Medieval Mondays and a new way of sharing our excerpts. The theme is Villains so join us to find some of the nastiest, most ruthless bad guys who ever plagued our heroes and heroines. Rather than share a whole excerpt in one go each of us is hosting a shorter snippetContinue reading “Medieval Monday: New theme, new style!”
Valentine Giveaway
It’s the season of romance (unless you’re cynical and Northern like me). To celebrate Valentine’s Day Harlequin are running a giveaway with a difference. All the authors taking part are giving away a copy of one of their own books and a secret surprise title by another author. I’m giving away a copy of TheContinue reading “Valentine Giveaway”
Medieval Monday
It’s the final excerpt in the Medieval Monday ‘Celebration’ theme. Next week there is a new theme and an exciting new format so watch this space… Until then I’m leaving you with The Saxon Bride by Ashley York Rowena Godwinson, a Saxon princess, refuses to go willingly into a forced marriage to one of KingContinue reading “Medieval Monday”
Medieval Monday- Rue Allyn
We’re nearing the end of the celebration theme (a new one with some exciting changes is coming soon) so I’m pleased to be able to share this excerpt by Rue Allyn from Knight Defender. Sent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady JessamynContinue reading “Medieval Monday- Rue Allyn”