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Now on Booksprout: RETURN OF THE RAVEN

09 Thursday Sep 2021

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If you like to read and review free books, I’ve got great news for you! My time travel romance, Return of the Raven, is available for a limited time on Booksprout. It’s the fifth and final book in The Novels of Ravenwood series, but it can also stand alone. Here’s the story:

Margaret, Lady Ravenwood, is trapped in a loveless marriage and firmly entrenched in the medieval world. Along comes Griffin Nightshade, a historian from the future whose soul resonates with hers. He persuades her to return with him to the 1950s, but heeding her heart means courting danger from a curse that could spell her doom.

Haunted by his parents’ sudden deaths, Griffin knows all too well the pain born of love lost. He guards his emotions, but Margaret delves deep and goes straight to the soul. She’s hard to resist…and harder to set free.

The heart’s desire and history’s demands don’t always agree. Yet true love is eternal.

A peek between the pages:

Held in the ballroom of a nearby hotel, the after-party boasted a band of musicians, savory food, a variety of drinks, and a three-tier, white-frosted cake. After consuming a sizeable portion of said cake and a goodly amount of fruit punch, Margaret sat beside Griffin against the wall, watching the other guests and the happy couple interact.

The bride and groom took to the dance floor and moved as though they were one body, which in essence they now were. Frank and Hannah also danced, talking and laughing as they often did around the manor.

Oh to be so happily joined with another. If only…

There it was again: the recurring, inevitable “if only.” Her nights were full of them. She lay in bed staring up at the darkened canopy, wishing he were there beside her. Perhaps ʼtwas wanton and wrong, or by some standards, ridiculous.

But the heart wants what it wants. Hers wanted Griffin. Not just for a day or even a year but forever. She loved him. ʼTwas as simple—and as complicated—as that.

He turned to her now, and his warm, brown eyes sparkled with an invitation. “Shall we dance?”

Her stomach dropped. “I don’t know how.”

He gestured to the dancing couples. “Look at the other women. And see that little boy and girl? If they can do it, so can we. You’ll put your left hand on my shoulder, and your right hand will hold mine. Then you’ll move your feet when I do. Don’t worry. I’ll guide you.”

“Well…” The need to touch him, to feel his hands on her again, outweighed her doubt. “I’ll try.”

He led her to the dance floor, and she did as he instructed. Leisurely, they began to move.

Always the teacher. What might I learn in your bed?

Heat flushed her cheeks. Thankfully, the dance was slow; perfect for a beginner such as she. But the gentle pace enfolded them in a mantle of intimacy.

“This song is called ‘When I Fall in Love.’” His voice was soft and low.

“Fall?”

He nodded in silence.

Aye, ʼtis very much like falling. Like stepping off the side of a cliff. Once you take that step, there’s no turning back and no stopping what’s to come.

What would come of her feelings? Heartache? “The melody is pleasing.”

“I’ve always thought so.”

She looked up at him and gazed into his eyes. “You were right. Dancing isn’t as difficult as I thought.” A grin escaped her lips. “Of course, ʼtwould be easier in different shoes.” Her “kitten heels” turned every step into a dare.

His smile stole her breath. “They’re not very practical, are they?”

“No. Nor are they comfortable.” She longed to kick them off and wiggle her cramped toes, but that must wait till later.

“You look lovely, though.”

Suddenly, the discomfort seemed worthwhile, and her heart shifted to a rhythm livelier than their dance. “Thank you. You look good yourself.”

“Thank you. You smell nice, too. Roses?”

“Aye.” His scent seemed an intoxicating mixture of nutmeg, cinnamon, and musk. “A new bubble bath.”

“I trust you had a better experience this time around.”

She gave him a rueful grin. “Easier perhaps, but not better. You weren’t there.”

His eyes darkened, beckoned her into their depths. “Meg.” He sounded breathless.

Her heart fluttered. “I should’ve made some excuse to summon you again. Would you have come?”

“I would have.”

“Would you have helped me from the tub?”

“If you needed help.”

Everything else in the ballroom faded into insignificance. There was only him. “What if I needed another kiss?”

His gaze dropped to her lips. “No one needs a kiss.”

“I beg to differ.” She needed so much more than that. Her stomach quivered. “But mayhap I should beg for something else.”

“Such as?” His husky voice caressed her ears.

“Use your imagination, Griff. You’ll think of something.”

He pulled her closer. The heat of his body mingled with hers. “You really shouldn’t say such things.”

“Why not? I’m thinking them.” And feeling things I never dreamed I could. Until you.

“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You’re dangerous.”

She winced. “And you’re on my foot.”

“Oh!” The pressure on her toes eased as he removed his foot. The song ended, and they stilled. “Forgive me. I’m a bit…flustered.”

You’re also irresistible. “I know how you can make amends.”

“How?”

“Kiss me.” She held her breath.

If the excerpt piqued your interest, check out Return of the Raven here on Booksprout. Or if you’d rather, you can buy the book at one of these online stores:

Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | B & N | Apple | Kobo

Take care, and happy reading! 🙂

SOUL OF THE WOLF on Booksprout

26 Friday Mar 2021

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Just a quick note to let you know that Soul of the Wolf is available to read and review on Booksprout for a limited time. Check it out here!

Wishing you a beautiful day and a great weekend ahead!  🙂

Are Ye Feeling a Wee Bit Lucky Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

02 Tuesday Mar 2021

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Feeling lucky? Here’s a chance to win some bookish treasure! I’ve teamed up with 46 authors for this event, and the prizes include Amazon gift cards, e-books, autographed paperbacks, and audiobooks. Because my Guardians of Erin series takes place in Ireland, it’s perfect for this giveaway. You could win the audiobooks of The Cauldron Stirred and The Stone Awakened, plus an e-copy of The Sword Unsheathed.

 

 

 

You can find all of the prizes listed here. If there are any in particular you’d like, be sure to mention them when you enter here. The giveaway runs through March 31, 2021. Good luck!

 

Medieval Monday ~ FOR THIS KNIGHT ONLY

05 Monday Aug 2019

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday! I’m thrilled to have my friend Barbara Bettis here today. We’re featuring her medieval romance, For This Knight Only, part of her Knights of Destiny series.

If you’re following my “Bad Guy” excerpt from Shadow of the Swan, you can find the seventh snippet on Barbara’s blog here. Remember to leave a comment there for a chance to win digital copies of the first three books in The Novels of Ravenwood series!

Now, let’s enjoy Barbara’s “Bad Guy” snippet:

Looking smug, Paxton added, “As for Sir Martin and his three, the king believes they died defending him. I, myself, am recovering from wounds at a snug little farmhouse with excellent ale stocked by a charming widow.”
John nodded once. “That is the story, then. Go home. Clean yourself up and rest.”

Paxton had turned when he heard, “You identified Cantleigh?” At a nod, John drawled, “Was anything found on him?”

Incriminating evidence, perhaps? Are you becoming careless in your panic?

To brush up on last week’s installment, visit Barbara on Ruth A. Casie’s blog and comment to be entered in a drawing for a free eBook.

Follow along on Cathy MacRae’s blog next week and comment there, too, for a chance to win.

A little more about the book:

He’ll do anything for land, even marry her; she’ll do anything for her people, except marry him. If only either had a choice. It’s a marriage only love can save.

Sir Roark will do anything to gain land, even beguile an unwilling lady into marriage. He knows she’s much better off with a man to take control of her besieged castle, to say nothing of her desirable person. But it isn’t long before he discovers that, although her eyes sparkle like sunlight on sea waves, her stubbornness alone could have defeated Saladin.

Lady Alyss is determined to hold her family’s castle, protect her people, and preserve her freedom— until her brother’s dying wish binds her to a stranger. Still, she’ll allow no rugged, over-confident, appealing knight to usurp her authority, even if she must wed him. Especially since he thinks a lady’s duties begin and end with directing servants. Alyss has a few surprises for her new all-too-tempting lord.

But when a common enemy threatens everything, Roark and Alyss face a startling revelation. Without love, neither land nor freedom matters.

Buy the book:

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See you next Monday!  🙂

Online Cocktail Party Romance Giveaway

11 Tuesday Jun 2019

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Who wants to win bestselling romance books and Amazon gift cards, while schmoozing with authors and the characters they’ve created? You do! Join us for a rockin’ party featuring 13 giveaway rooms loaded with prizes and fun conversation.

My giveaway room (#12) features Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood, and my hero, Sir Robert le Donjon, is sharing his favorite recipe for mulled wine.  Also featured in Room #12 are works by Mariah Stone and Anna Durand.  Together, we’re sponsoring a great prize pack:  a $25 Amazon gift card and an e-copy of Kaitlyn and the Highlander by Diana Knightley.

No matter your favorite romance subgenre…whether you like it sweet, sexy, or steamy, we have the prize pack for you. Enter now for your chance to win by visiting us here!

And remember to visit me on Facebook to enter my SUN AND SAND GIVEAWAY.  Have a lovely Tuesday!  🙂

Medieval Monday ~ FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN

24 Monday Dec 2018

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday! It’s the eighth and final week of our “Family” theme.  As promised, I have the last snippet of my excerpt from Flight of the Raven. Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win the eBook, or if you already have it, your choice of another of my books. I’ll announce the winner next Monday, December 31. So without further ado… 

“Lady Ravenwood wants what I cannot give.”

Robert raised an eyebrow. “And that is?”

“Love,” William said, as though naming a disease.

“She wants what is her due.”

“Because I slid a wedding band onto her finger?”

“No. Because of what she’s given you.”

His jaw tightened. “She won’t give me an heir. That much I know.”

“Well, you’d better listen to what I know. You’re happier at Ravenwood than you’ve been in years.”

Emma’s violet eyes and spirited smile raided William’s thoughts. “ʼTis fleeting, Robert. Mere moments of happiness.”

“A lifetime can be built from such moments…if you allow it.”

And there you have it!  Here’s a bit more about the book:

How eager would the bridegroom be if he knew he could never bed the bride?

Lady Emma of Ravenwood Keep is prepared to give Sir William l’Orage land, wealth, and her hand in marriage. But her virginity? Not unless he loves her. The curse that claimed her mother is clear: unless a Ravenwood heir is conceived in love, the mother will die in childbirth. Emma is determined to dodge the curse. Then William arrives, brandishing raw sensuality which dares her to explore her own.

William the Storm isn’t a man to be gainsaid. He’ll give her protection, loyalty, and as much tenderness as he can muster. But malignant memories quell the mere thought of love. To him, the curse is codswallop. He plans a seduction to breach Emma’s fears and raze her objections. What follows is a test of wills and an affirmation of the power of love.

If you’re interested in buying…

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The Wild Rose Press http://buff.ly/2eRuYXX

Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flight-of-the-Raven-eBook/577350992

iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/flight-of-the-raven/id1146332733

Amazon Audio https://www.amazon.com/Flight-of-the-Raven/dp/B07D6VX2Y6

Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Flight-of-the-Raven-Audiobook/B07D6VCGVH

See you next Monday, when I’ll announce the winner!

The GUARDIANS OF ERIN series ~ An award and a new release!

19 Wednesday Dec 2018

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My Guardians of Erin young adult series is flourishing.  I’m thrilled to announce that The Cauldron Stirred (Book One) was awarded the prize of Best Paranormal of 2018 in the N. N. Light Book Awards!  I’m so grateful for the honor.  Check out the other winners here.

In related news, today is the worldwide release of the sequel, The Stone Awakened!  I’m excited to share the continuing story of the Donoghue family, and if you love Ireland and/or the paranormal, you might want to check it out.  For buy links and blurbs for both books, click here.

Author Peggy Jaeger is helping me celebrate my new release on her blog today, and we’re giving away free e-copies of The Cauldron Stirred to a handful of lucky commenters. Come join us, and you just might win: http://peggyjaeger.com/2018/12/19/a-visit-with-author-judith-sterling/

 

GUARDIANS OF ERIN Series ~ Read the First Book for Free!

10 Saturday Nov 2018

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The first review of The Stone Awakened is in, and it’s 5 stars! – “The writing, as in the first book, has real warmth that welcomes you right in and holds your hand through the entire book.”

Because it’s crucial to read the first book before the second, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m offering a free digital copy (pdf, mobi, or epub) of The Cauldron Stirred to the first 20 people who message me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/judithsterlingfiction

All I ask in return is that you write a short, honest review (even just two sentences) on Amazon, and on Goodreads if you have an account.  If you like young adult paranormal fantasy, I hope to hear from you!

 

Amazon Giveaway ~ THE CAULDRON STIRRED

25 Thursday Oct 2018

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Happy Thursday!  The weekend is almost here, and it’s going to be a busy one in Salem, Mass.  I’ll be working extra hours at The Witch House.  After all, Halloween is just around the corner!

I wanted to let you know…I’m doing another Amazon giveaway, this time of The Cauldron Stirred.  The second book in the series, The Stone Awakened, is nearing publication, and soon I’ll reveal the cover and blurb.  But for now, you can enter to win a copy of the first.  It’s the perfect #Halloween read, with ghosts, a headless horseman, and all manner of creepy creatures from Irish lore.  The climax of the story even takes place on Halloween!  (Of course, it had to because that’s my favorite holiday!)

Here’s the link to enter:  https://www.amazon.com/ga/p/417e6e6a619ce9f9

Good luck with the giveaway.  Wishing you a lovely day and a fun weekend ahead!  🙂

Amazon Giveaway ~ FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN and THE CAULDRON STIRRED

09 Sunday Sep 2018

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Good news!  I’m running two giveaways on Amazon through September 14, giving away digital copies of the first book in each of my series.

If you like medieval romance, you might enjoy Flight of the Raven, the first of The Novels of Ravenwood.  I’m currently writing the fourth in the series, Night of the Owl.  Click here to enter the giveaway:

https://www.amazon.com/ga/p/6371a933e82a717c

If young adult paranormal fantasy is more your thing, you might like The Cauldron Stirred, the first book in my Guardians of Erin series.  The second book, The Stone Awakened, is nearing publication.  More on that soon!  Click here to enter:

https://www.amazon.com/ga/p/9099a981c7cf0472

It’s okay to enter both.  Good luck!  🙂

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