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Linda Rae Sande: The Story of a Baron
A sensual tale-within-a-tale of a baron, a book, and a bride-to-be. Lady Evangeline is about to buy the book, ‘The Story of a Baron’, when Baron Sommers appears with the same intention. With only the one copy available, they agree to read it together — despite the impropriety — Evangeline’s reputation as a bluestocking could use a bit of scandal. When life begins to imitate art, though, Evangeline wonders about the true identity of the author, Anonymous. What will she discover when she reads between the lines in The Story of a Baron?
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(permafree)Palace of Deception
Helena Fairfax
“The type of book I just love to read…Pure romance.”
A Mediterranean princess disappears, and actress Lizzie Smith is forced to take on the role of her life as her stand-in. But when Lizzie arrives at the Royal Palace, she finds mystery and danger lurking. Why does the sinister housekeeper insist Lizzie remains in her rooms? And what has become of the princess?
As Lizzie learns her role, her only confidant is her quiet bodyguard. Lizzie begins to fall for Léon…but what secrets is he keeping from her?
“Mystery, suspense and romance in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Fans of Mary Stewart will love Palace of Deception.”
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(requires newsletter sign up)Perfectly Honest (Perfectly Series #1)
Linda O’Connor
You never know where your words will take you…
When Mikaela Finn agreed to be Sam’s ‘fiancée’ for a weekend, she probably should have told him that she’s a doctor. Sam O’Brien, aka ‘Dr. Eye Candy’, is trying to shed his playboy reputation and convince a small town hospital that he’s ready to settle down. But when his ‘fiancée’ helps deliver a baby in the middle of the meet and greet, it’s a bit of a shock. If he’d known the whole truth, he might have done things a little differently because somehow his ‘fiancée’ ends up stealing his job and his heart. Not exactly the change he wanted.
Lies and deceit – it’s a match made in heaven!
Free on Kindle Unlimited: http://amzn.com/B00S77IW9O/An Uncommon Love
MJ Schiller
Princess Adriana had her life all figured out…
Or, to be more precise, she had her life all figured out for her. Before she was even born she was betrothed to Garin, and that was perfectly acceptable as he became her childhood friend, and then, eventually, the person she would swap kisses with inside the palace gardens. She never questioned it, never had a reason to, until the day a commoner was brought before her father, the King, to be punished.
…until the day her eyes conncected with blacksmith Seth Hobb’s across a stone courtyard.
When he creeps into the castle at night to thank her for freeing him, they begin to build a relationship with one another that is often as explosive as it is endearing. But fate ends up separating the two and they must undertake a long and arduous journey to be reunited.
But with everything against them, can an uncommon love like theirs survive?
Even then, can Adriana make Seth see her for herself and not as the princess he imagines? And if she does, will she ever be able to convince her father that, despite his objections over Seth being a commoner, there is nothing “common” about him at all?
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Free on KindleUnlimitedMarried to the Cyborg
Cara Bristol
Glitz. Glamour. Danger.
Anyone who is anyone attends the annual Association of Planets gala, the largest, fanciest soiree in the galaxy. Escorted by her husband Brock, Penelope “Pia” Aaron attends the event, to mix and mingle with the galaxy’s power elite to further her career as an AOP ambassador.
Brock Mann isn’t there to serve as his wife’s plus-one. A cyborg and a field agent with the covert force Cyber Operations, Brock knows the glitzy, glamorous evening isn’t going to end happily for one individual. An intercepted partial communique has revealed that one gala attendee will be the target of a kidnapping. Who the intended victim is, why the person is being taken and by whom—that’s what Cy-Ops must find out to stop the abduction.
And then Pia is taken.
Without knowing who or why she was targeted, Brock must race against the clock to find his wife before she’s killed.Saving the girl and the galaxy just got personal.
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(requires newsletter sign up)Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas
Kayelle Allen
Illustrated Book
What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
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A Year of Light and Shadows in Scotland #Romance #Mystery @helenafairfax #RLFblog
Helena Fairfax writes contemporary romances with strong
heroines and heroes she’s secretly in love with. Her novels have been
shortlisted for several awards, including the Exeter Novel Prize, the Global
Ebook Awards, the I Heart Indie Awards, and the UK’s Romantic Novelists’
Association New Writers’ Scheme Award.
Helena is a British author who was born in Uganda and came to England as a
child. She’s grown used to the cold now, and these days she lives in an old
Victorian mill town in the north of England, right next door to the windswept
Yorkshire moors. She walks this romantic landscape every day with her rescue
dog, finding it the perfect place to dream up her heroes and her happy endings.Interview with Helena Fairfax
Why did you write
this book?A couple of years ago I submitted a short story for an
anthology of romantic suspense. The only guidelines we were given was that the
story should be set “somewhere hot”. I normally write contemporary
romance but as soon as I saw the call for submissions I was hit with an idea for
a suspense that I just had to write.Sadly the anthology didn’t go ahead but the agent involved
loved my story, and she suggested I expand it into a novella.I was more than happy to return to my hot bodyguard hero in
the Mediterranean :) – and so that’s how Palace of Deception, the first novella
in this present trilogy, came about. Once the novella was finished, I kept
wondering what would happen to my Mediterranean bodyguard when he came to live
in the heroine’s home in chilly Scotland. I had to find out – and so I wrote a
second novella called The Scottish Diamond.Both novellas now form this present release – A Year of
Light and Shadows – along with a short story that rounds off the hero and
heroine’s year of mystery and romance.What is your favorite
genre to read?Besides loving contemporary romance, I also read lots and
lots of other genres – literary fiction, crime, thrillers, sci fi, even graphic
novels. I just love to read!Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Wow, that is a really, really hard question. I love
Georgette Heyer and so I think I’ll pick one of her heroines. So many great
ones to choose from, but I’ll plump for Kitty Charings from Cotillion. She’s
funny and spirited and generous, and goes from scrape to scrape, and her
long-suffering fiancé is one of my favourite heroes ever.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m back to working on a contemporary romance. I have a
novel set in a hotel in the beautiful Lake District in the north of England
which I hope to release next year.Please tell us about your latest book.A Year of Light and ShadowsFrom the heat of the Mediterranean….
When the Princess of Montverrier goes missing, Lizzie Smith takes on the acting
job of her life. Alone and surrounded by intrigue in the Royal Palace, she
relies on her quiet bodyguard, Léon. But who is he really protecting?
Lizzie…or the Princess?
To the heart
of Scotland…
Home in Scotland, Lizzie begins rehearsals for Macbeth and finds danger
stalking her through the streets of Edinburgh. She turns to her former
bodyguard, Léon, for help…and discovers a secret he’d do anything not to
reveal.A story of mystery and romance…
The approach of Hogmanay in Edinburgh means a new year and new resolutions.
Lizzie and Léon have put their year of danger behind them. But something is
still troubling Léon, and Lizzie fears the worst…About A Year of Light and Shadows
Genre Romantic SuspenseAuthor Helena FairfaxBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBuy A Year of Light and Shadows
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Stressing the Hero Scottish Diamond #romanticsuspense @helenafairfax #RLFblog
Stressing the Hero from The Scottish Diamond by Helena Fairfax.Author Bio
Helena Fairfax writes engaging contemporary romances featuring heroines she’d love to have as a friend and heroes she’s secretly in love with. Her first novel, The Silk Romance, was a contender for the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme Award and a runner-up in the Global Ebook Awards. She was shortlisted for the Exeter Novel Prize in 2014.
Helena is a British author who was born in Uganda and came to England as a child. She’s grown used to the cold now, and these days she lives in an old Victorian mill town in the north of England, right next door to the windswept Yorkshire moors. She walks this romantic landscape every day with her rescue dog, finding it the perfect place to dream up her heroes and her happy endings.About the Book
Title The Scottish DiamondGenre Romantic Suspense NovellaBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGWhat do you do when it seems you can’t trust anyone…even the man you love?
When Lizzie Smith starts rehearsing Macbeth with her theatre group in Edinburgh, she’s convinced the witches’ spells are the cause of a run of terrible luck. Lizzie’s bodyguard boyfriend, Léon, is mysteriously turned down for every job he applies for, until he’s finally offered the job of guarding “The Scottish Diamond,” a fabulous jewel from the country of Montverrier.
But the diamond’s previous guard in Edinburgh Castle has disappeared in mysterious circumstances. The Scottish Diamond has a history of intrigue and bloody murder, and Lizzie is plagued by nightmares in which Macbeth’s witches are warning her of danger. “Fair is foul and foul is fair…”
Then Lizzie discovers she’s being followed through the streets of Edinburgh, and it seems her worst fears are about to be realised…
The Scottish Diamond is a standalone story. Lizzie and Léon first met in the romantic suspense novella Palace of Deception, which is set in the Mediterranean country of Montverrier.Stressing The Hero
Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.The Hero’s Relaxed Side
This hero is at a party. Considering his story, describe the party.Léon Bressac is a bodyguard. He’s been invited to a glittering party at the Palace of Montverrier and is supposed to be off-duty, but he’s concerned about the safety of the heroine, Lizzie, who is acting the part of the princess.How does the hero feel about being at this particular party, and what body language is he displaying that gives it away?He wishes he could relax and mingle with the others but he’s on the alert for danger. He stays at the edge of the grand ballroom where he has the best view of what’s going on.Is he more likely to mingle or remain aloof?He remains aloof. His poor background in Italy also means he doesn’t feel totally comfortable socializing with the wealthy. He finds their conversation shallow.If he drinks, what is his drink of choice at this party?Léon is half-Italian and he loves red wine but has stuck to soft drinks at the party in order to keep a clear head.How much drink is his usual?He doesn’t usually drink a lot but when he’s off work and spending time in his house on the Italian coast, he feels more relaxed and likes a few glasses of Italian red wine.The hero figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?It’s because he needs to know who is a friend and who is a foe, and where people are at all times.Is he likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is he the friend that others latch onto?He’s the sort of man others latch onto.If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the hero going to handle it?He’s a trained bodyguard and so he’d be aware trouble was brewing before it started and would intervene before it got out of hand.Is the hero the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?The one that does the tossing!Will he know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of himself?He leaves when Lizzie leaves and he knows she’s safe.The Hero’s Stressed Out Side
How does the hero handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls him aside when he was blameless in a situation?The hero has a troubled background and has been in trouble with the law. If he’s pulled over by the police he keeps quiet and says as little as possible.How does the hero react to hearing a scream?He runs toward the danger and hopes it isn’t the heroine screaming.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses his mind?That he should step in and break it up.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing he does?Grabs hold of the guy doing the beating.This hero attempts to rescue someone and realizes that he is in over his head. The odds are against him and there is no way out. He is going to get his butt handed to him. What does he do?The only time Léon ever panics is when he thinks Lizzie may leave him. If he thinks he’s over his head in a rescue situation he stays calm, takes a step back, and thinks things through with cold logic. He’s a patient man and he’ll wait for the right opportunity. If it doesn’t come he just defends himself as best he can.The hero runs into the one person from his past he wanted to avoid. He can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does he do?Léon runs into a few guys from his troubled past in The Scottish Diamond. He finds it hard to escape his background but he tries to speak to them in a way that shows he’s strong enough not to be dragged back down.Someone younger than the hero is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the hero deal with it?Great question. Léon has sympathy for young hot-heads – he was one himself. He talks to the guy in a calm way that avoids confrontation and lets the younger guy take the credit for his advice.The hero is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does he tell himself in order to get through the situation?In order to get through, he imagines himself with the heroine in the future, on the other side of his troubles, and the image keeps him strong.What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation?“Ask not for smaller problems but for broader shoulders.” (Old proverb)What lesson from his past gets him through a stressful situation?I can’t say too much without revealing a twist in the end of The Scottish Diamond but Léon has learned the hard way that you should always choose the right path over the easy path.Buy This Book
Publisher Helena FairfaxBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1124091224;jsessionid=7A6D74AD3C9EF52F525FCD2C2D4C945D.prodny_store02-atgap09?ean=2940153368993ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thescottishdiamondaromanticsuspensenovella-2072485-368.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/the-scottish-diamond-a-romantic-suspense-novellaiBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1133586002Page Foundry http://www.inktera.com/store/title/e3fc2b30-f369-4382-90de-06285a7c7772Author Social Media
Website http://www.helenafarifax.comPinterest https://uk.pinterest.com/helenafairfax/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Helena-Fairfax/e/B00DRBYLO0/You May Also Like
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