The Courage of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande @lindaraesa #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

Their earldom is at stake. Can they save their futures and find love along the way? Brimming with turbulent passion and steeped in the gorgeous and regal setting of 19th-century British aristocracy, The Courage of a Lyon is a delightful and whimsical historical romance novel by bestselling author Linda Rae Sande.

Linda Rae, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

The Courage of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande

Genre Historical romance

Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

Recovering from his wartime injuries and returning home to an earldom on the brink of bankruptcy, Captain Charles Audley is faced with the momentous task of settling his mischievous brother’s debts. But try as he might, he can’t take his mind off the angel of a nurse who cared for him on the battlefield. And after he crosses paths with an enigmatic matchmaker with a strange proposition, it quickly becomes clear that he might not have seen the last of his wartime beauty.

Meanwhile, James heads to Cambridgeshire, dead-set on winning the hand – and the hefty dowry – of a marquess’ daughter. But when he discovers her already taken, he finds his eye drawn to her rebellious and fiercely independent younger sister. James can’t bear the thought of returning home empty-handed… and although Lady Eloise is convinced he’s only interested in courting her sister, an attraction begins to bubble to the surface that leaves her questioning James’ true intentions.

With their earldom at stake and two young women desperate for men who can understand their deepest desires, can Charles and James find real love? And will the cunning talents of matchmaker Mrs. Dove-Lyon come to the rescue?

Describe the perfect vacation.

At least two weeks in Greece, visiting an island or two (or more!) while taking tours of archaeological sites. I’ve been three times and will go back next year.

Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.

My Kissy doll! I “adopted” her on my fifth birthday, and I still have her. When you pull her arms together, her lips purse and she makes a smacking sound. She turned out to be an appropriate doll for a future historical romance author.

What are your hobbies?

Besides travel and going to the movies, I really enjoy painting with water colors. Because I spend so much time in the writing cave, I don’t paint as often as I’d like.

When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?

Historical romances are my go-to when reading for pleasure. I especially enjoy the ancient Greek and Roman stories but I end up reading more Regencies due to their availability.

What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?

I’m one of those who gets lost in the rabbit roles of research. I’ll start with a Google search, and depending on what resources pop up, I’ll be sourcing dictionaries, reading old books available through Google Books, websites listing British aristocracy families, government records and memoirs. I also reference genealogical maps from my era to ensure the proper place names and locations for villages, roads, and county lines.

Where to buy The Courage of a Lyon

Publisher Dragonblade Publishing https://www.dragonbladepublishing.com

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Lyon-Lyons-Den-ebook/dp/B09YMTDNPV

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A self-described nerd and student of history, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). Getting lost in the rabbit holes of research has resulted in historical romances set in the Regency and early Victorian-eras as well as Ancient Greece.
A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com
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