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Medieval Monday ~ THE HIGHLANDER’S ENGLISH WOMAN

15 Monday Jul 2019

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday! I’m excited to have USA Today bestselling author Ruth A. Casie here today. We’re featuring her medieval romance, The Highlander’s English Woman.

If you’re following my “Bad Guy” excerpt from Shadow of the Swan, you can find the fourth snippet on Ruth’s blog. Remember to leave a comment there for a chance to win digital copies of the first three books in The Novels of Ravenwood series! Here’s the link: www.RuthACasie.blogspot.com

Now, let’s enjoy Ruth’s fourth snippet:

He stilled her trembling hand. Her brows creased in pain over eyes that stared off without seeing. He waited.

“I find it difficult to comprehend we’ll not see Richard again.” Laura’s voice choked and she shrugged with resignation despite tears that threatened at the edges of her eye.

“Me as well,” Jamie said. He had the same thoughts.

“How long are you staying with us?” Her question was reasonable but he dreaded answering.

“I return to Caerlaverock tomorrow.” He took a deep breath and saw a momentary flash of disappointment in her eyes.

Follow Ruth to next week’s snippet (July 22) here: https://www.cathymacraeauthor.com

Miss last week and a chance to comment? Check it out here: https://RueAllyn.com/blog

Be sure to leave a comment for Ruth to be in the running for her giveaway – an eCopy of The Highlander’s English Woman. A winner will be randomly selected and announced on Medieval Monday, September 9th.

A little more about the book:

Laura Reynolds is in love with her long-time friend, Jamie Maxwell Collins. She adores his playful sense of humor, caring nature as well as his strong sense of family and honor.

Jamie lives across the border in Scotland. Outwardly carefree, he hides a dark secret. He can’t involve Laura in this deception. He can’t give her hope for a future together.

Laura stumbles upon Jamie’s secret. In her heart of hearts she knows Jamie is innocent. Their relationship in tatters and with no hope of reconciliation, she plays a deadly game to exonerate Jamie, she agrees to a political marriage. She has no idea the entire game has been orchestrated by her future husband, Jamie’s greatest enemy.

Buy the book:

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See you next Monday!  🙂

Lords and Love Tokens Romance Giveaway

22 Friday Mar 2019

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If you’re a fan of historical romance and/or time travel romance, you’ll want to check out this giveaway I’m co-sponsoring through Bookwrapt.  It’s running through March 31, and there’s a lot of loot for the taking, including Amazon gift cards, a Jane Austen-themed gift basket loaded with goodies, historical romances, and a reproduction Greek drachma Pegasus love token!

Here’s the link: https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-giveaway/

Good luck, and have a great weekend!  🙂

Medieval Monday ~ THE PIRATE’S JEWEL

04 Monday Mar 2019

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday, and welcome back, Ruth A. Casie!  You might remember, I featured The Pirate’s Jewel a few weeks ago on its release day.  Now we get a peek inside the pages!

If you’re following my excerpt from Shadow of the Swan, you can find the fifth snippet of Robert and Constance’s first encounter on Ruth’s blog.  Remember to leave a comment there for a chance to win a signed print copy of the book!  Here’s the link: https://www.RuthACasie.blogspot.com

Now, let’s enjoy Ruth’s fifth snippet:

Wesley made his way back to Richards and helped roll the last of the barrels up the gangplank.

Richards mopped his brow and looked at the sky.

“I’ll make sure there is no other cargo lingering on the dock while you lash down the barrels, then I’ll rouse the men in the tavern. From the looks of the sky and building wind, you’ll want to leave as soon as possible.” Wesley hurried down the gangplank.

The excerpt continues next week on Cathy MacRae’s blog: https://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog

You can catch last week’s snippet on Lane McFarland’s blog: https://lanemcfarland.com/blog/

Commenters each week will be entered into a drawing for a free digital copy of Ruth’s work, The Maxwell Ghost.

A little more about The Pirate’s Jewel:

He had walked away from women before, but never with remorse, never with his heart broken.

Wesley Reynolds will do anything to avenge his family’s banishment from Dundhragon Castle even throw in with the notorious pirate, MacAlpin. His plan, ruin Lord Ewan’s trading network. He has a more devious plan for his father’s ‘best friend,’ the man who abandoned them at the eleventh hour. He’ll ruin the man’s most precious jewel, his daughter Darla. Wesley’s so close to ruining the trade network and succeeding he can almost taste it, but revenge is not nearly as sweet as Darla’s kisses.

Darla Maxwell, beloved by her parents has no prospects of marriage. Her father and Lord Ewan search to find her the right husband. Darla’s special gifts are frightening to many. She has visions that often come true. The murky image of a man haunts her, she’s sure it’s Lord Ewan’s soon-to-be son-in-law, but the vision morphs when she meets Wesley. The meaning couldn’t be any clearer to her, her destiny lies with Wesley.

When revelations surface indicating Wesley has been deceived and his revenge misplaced. Will he find the truth of what really happened to his family in time to stop the pirates? Will Darla ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?

Buy the book:  Amazon

See you next Monday!

Ruth A. Casie’s New Release ~ THE PIRATE’S JEWEL

12 Tuesday Feb 2019

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I’m thrilled to have USA Today bestselling author Ruth A. Casie here! She’s part of our Medieval Mondays group, and today is release day for her latest book, The Pirate’s Jewel. Let’s see what she has to say about it.

What inspired you to write this book/series? Have you ever read a book with secondary characters that scream for a story of their own? Or better yet, characters you want to know more about?

Yes! That’s why my medieval romance, Flight of the Raven, turned into a series, The Novels of Ravenwood. Tell me more! Wesley Reynolds and Darla Maxwell, the central characters of my new release, The Pirate’s Jewel, are the parents of Lisbeth Reynolds, the heroine in my story, The Guardian’s Witch.
My story that is releasing today is one of the books in the Pirates of Britannia connected world created by Eliza Knight and Kathryn LeVeque. It is also a cross-over story to my series, The Stelton Legacy.

That is so cool! I have to know…have you encountered any of the characters in a dream? No. I haven’t encountered any of my characters in a dream, but I did get pulled over by a policeman for speeding because I was talking to one. I lost track of how fast I was going on the parkway. I was arguing with my character while I was driving to my meet up with my writing partners.

He just wouldn’t cooperate, my character not the police officer. I was having a terrible time with a plot point, and my hero sat in the passenger seat and didn’t say a word. I threw out idea after idea, but he said nothing. That was when I saw the flashing lights.

Yes, I told him everything and no, I did not get a ticket. The very nice police officer let me off with a warning. I would have liked to be a fly on the barracks wall when he came in.

I love it! If you could give your characters a word of advice, what would it be? In The Pirate’s Jewel, deception and family honor are a central theme that touches both Wesley and Darla in different ways. They learn that blind trust can have deadly consequences. My words of advice are listen, question, and evaluate.

Good advice! In general, which do you enjoy writing more: description or dialogue? That’s a great question. To outline my stories, I write what loosely resembles a synopsis. Here is where I can write straight dialogue without worrying about body language, emotional cues, or anything else. I just write the words. I find the dialogue comes naturally. When I edit, I need to wordsmith, and some of my best repartees will be deleted, but for me the dialogue fuels my writing.

I adore dialogue too! What do you love most about being an author? I love the creativity of storytelling. My sister is fifteen years older than me. When I told her I wrote a story and it was published by Harlequin, I didn’t know what she would say. Bernice was not surprised. She said I always had a story to tell or act out and quickly reminded me that I made her dress up as a cowgirl to play cowgirl (we didn’t have any bad guys) with me.

Yes, storytelling is truly magical! Thanks for joining me on your release day, Ruth. I wish you great success with The Pirate’s Jewel!

A bit more about the book:

Deception and family honor are at stake – so is her heart.

Wesley Reynolds will do anything to avenge his family’s banishment from Dundhragon Castle even throw in with the notorious pirate, MacAlpin. His plan, ruin Lord Ewan’s trading network. He has a more devious plan for his father’s ‘best friend,’ the man who abandoned them at the eleventh hour. He’ll ruin the man’s most precious jewel, his daughter Darla. Wesley’s so close to ruining the trade network and succeeding he can almost taste it, but revenge is not nearly as sweet as Darla’s kisses.

Darla Maxwell, beloved by her parents has no prospects of marriage. Her father and Lord Ewan search to find her the right husband. Darla’s special gifts are frightening to many. She has visions that often come true. The murky image of a man haunts her, she’s sure it’s Lord Ewan’s soon-to-be son-in-law, but the vision morphs when she meets Wesley. The meaning couldn’t be any clearer to her, her destiny lies with Wesley.

When revelations surface indicating Wesley has been deceived and his revenge misplaced. Will he find the truth of what really happened to his family in time to stop the pirates? Will Darla ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?

This is a KU book available at Amazon

More about Ruth:

RUTH A. CASIE is a USA Today bestselling author of historical swashbuckling action-adventures and contemporary romance with enough action to keep you turning pages. Her stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. She lives in New Jersey with her hero, three empty bedrooms and a growing number of incomplete counted cross-stitch projects. Before she found her voice, she was a speech therapist (pun intended), client liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and vice president at an international bank where she was a product/ marketing manager, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing romance. She hopes her stories become your favorite adventures.

Where to find her:

Website: https://ruthacasie.com/
Email: mailto:ruth@ruthacasie.com
Personal Blog: http://www.ruthacasie.blogspot.com
Google+ https://plus.google.com/+RuthSeitelman
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Medieval Monday ~ THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH

05 Monday Nov 2018

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Medieval Monday is back!  I’m teaming up with seven amazing authors of medieval romance, and every Monday for the next eight weeks, we’ll share excerpts from each other’s books on our blogs.

This round’s theme is “Family” in honor of all the family holidays during the next two months.  Each excerpt will be broken into eight snippets; mine will be from Flight of the Raven (The Novels of Ravenwood, Book One).  My excerpt highlights brotherly trust, support, and love…tough love, in this case.  Sometimes, only a trusted sibling can open one’s eyes.

Each Monday, I’ll feature a snippet from another author’s book and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.  I’ll also let you know where to find my snippet.

On the last Monday (December 24), I’ll feature the final snippet from my own excerpt here on my blog.  If you follow along and comment on the snippets from Flight of the Raven, you could win a digital copy of the book.  If you already own a copy, you’ll have your choice of any one of my other books, fiction or nonfiction.  I’ll announce my winner on Monday, December 31.  The other authors will also award prizes to commenters, so you have lots of chances to win!

USA Today bestselling author Ruth A. Casie is featuring my first snippet on her blog: https://www.RuthACasie.blogspot.com

I’m featuring hers from The Guardian’s Witch, Book One of the Stelton Legacy. Let’s take a look!

“Jamie,” Tom called. “We captured six English. They were tracking Alex.”

Jamie and Alex sat in the main room of the hunting lodge. They looked up from a large parchment map on the table.

“Your brothers?” Jamie waved his hand at the six men accompanied by highland guards.

“Yes, I thought they would follow.” Alex left the table to welcome them.

“Alex.” Cameron came forward. “With the carnage we passed on the trail, we arrived at the conclusion you’ve made at least one friend here. We thought about going back but we knew we would upset Mother if we arrived without you.”

The excerpt continues next week on Sherry Ewing’s blog: https://sherryewing.com/blog/

Don’t forget, commenters each week will be entered into a drawing for a free digital copy of The Guardian’s Witch.  And visit Ruth’s blog to comment on my snippet for a chance to win Flight of the Raven or another of my books!

A little more about The Guardian’s Witch:

Will he come in time or must she trust in her magic and risk exposure as a witch to save them both?

England, 1290

Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.

Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.

Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

Check out Ruth’s books here:

https://ruthacasie.com/books.html

See you next Monday!

Medieval Monday video!

24 Saturday Mar 2018

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One of our talented authors from the Medieval Mondays group, Ruth A. Casie, created a new promo video.  I’m honored that my book, Shadow of the Swan (The Novels of Ravenwood, Book 3) was included.  Take a look:

Here’s a bit more about Shadow of the Swan:

Lady Constance de Bret was determined to be a nun, until shadows from the past eclipsed her present. Marriage is the safest option, but she insists on a spiritual union, in which physical intimacy is forbidden. Not so easy with a bridegroom who wields unparalleled charm! But a long-buried secret could taint his affection and cloak her in shadow forever.

Back from the Crusades, Sir Robert le Donjon craves a home of his own and children to inherit it. From the moment he meets Constance, he feels a mysterious bond between them. When she’s threatened, he vows to protect her and agrees to the spiritual marriage, with the hope of one day persuading her to enjoy a “real” one. She captivates him but opens old wounds and challenges everything he thought he believed.

Two souls in need of healing. Two hearts destined to beat as one.

Amazon https://amzn.com/B078JYQDTX

Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shadow-of-the-swan-judith-sterling/1127751024?ean=2940158925597

The Wild Rose Press https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/5561-shadow-of-the-swan.html

Medieval Monday ~ THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH

29 Monday Jan 2018

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It’s time for a new round of Medieval Monday!

For this round, it’s Author’s Choice. We’ve chosen our own themes or a scene we particularly enjoyed writing. My theme is “An Unconventional Wedding Night,” and my excerpt (broken into snippets over the next 14 weeks) is from my upcoming release, Shadow of the Swan.  If you comment on my snippets, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a free digital copy (Amazon) of one of my books.  Your choice!

Every Monday for the next 13 weeks, I’ll feature a snippet from another author’s medieval romance and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.  I’ll also let you know where to find my snippet.  On the last (14th) Monday, I’ll feature the end of my excerpt right here on my blog.

Today, Ruth A. Casie is featuring my first snippet on her blog: www.RuthACasie.blogspot.com

I’m featuring hers from The Guardian’s Witch.  Let’s take a look!

The berries Lisbeth had gathered tumbled forgotten from her hands. A tremor touched her lips while the vision slammed behind her eyes. She didn’t doubt the vision’s truth. Sometimes a bright light, warm and comforting, accompanied the vision; other times the wind howled, cold and disturbing. Today, panic clearly filled the air.

Follow along next week on Lane McFarland’s blog: http://lanemcfarland.com/blog/

A little more about The Guardian’s Witch:

England, 1290

Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.

Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.

Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

Buy the book:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZgvmDw
BN: http://bit.ly/ZQkCuY
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-guardian-s-witch
iBook: http://bit.ly/TGWiBook

See you next Monday!

 

 

Medieval Monday ~ Winner announced soon!

13 Monday Nov 2017

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Hi, everyone!  We’ll be announcing the winner of our recent blog hop, First Encounter, next Monday, November 20.  Remember, those who comment on each snippet (14 in all) of a particular author will be entered into a drawing to win all 14 e-books showcased in this round of Medieval Monday, including my book, Soul of the Wolf.

That’s a lot of loot, providing many hours of fun reading for those who love historical romance!  So I’m going to post all the links to the blogs involved to give you one last chance to comment on all of my snippets or those of another author.  I’m listing these in the order of my snippets, 1 through 14.  Here you go!

http://ruthacasie.blogspot.com/

www.bambilynnblog.wordpress.com

http://www.jennajaxon.wordpress.com

http://lanemcfarland.com/2017/08/medieval-monday-with-judith-sterling/

https://www.ashleyyorkauthor.com/blog

https://sherryewing.com/blog/

www.barbarabettis.blogspot.com

http://nicolelocke.com

https://cecigiltenan.com/

http://www.laurel-odonnell.com/

http://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog

www.ElisabethHobbes.co.uk

http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog

https://judithmarshallauthor.com/2017/11/06/medieval-monday-first-encounter-in-soul-of-the-wolf/

So there you have it:  all 14 snippets from Soul of the Wolf in a row.  You might need to scroll down a bit on those blogs to find the posts, but just look for my characters Wulfstan and Jocelyn embracing beneath the full moon.  They’ll guide you home!

Good luck, everyone, and Happy Monday!

Medieval Monday ~ “First Encounter” in THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH

07 Monday Aug 2017

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We’re starting a new round of Medieval Monday, and this time, you could win big!

The theme is “First Encounter,” that moment when the hero and heroine first meet.  Every Monday for the next 14 weeks, I’ll feature a snippet from a medieval romance and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.  If you follow along and comment on every snippet of a particular “first encounter” (14 in all) you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a collection of e-books from the authors of Medieval Monday.

THAT’S 14 FREE E-BOOKS!

My excerpts are from Soul of the Wolf.  Ruth A. Casie is sharing the first one today on her blog.  Here’s the link: http://ruthacasie.blogspot.com/

But for now, let’s focus on Ruth’s snippet from The Guardian’s Witch, Book One in The Stelton Legacy:

“There aren’t many left in service. The king’s protectors scared them away.” Ann gave the linen a final tug.

“You mean the rumors of the curse.” Bryce’s voice held a bitter edge of cynicism.

“No, not because of the rumors, which are ridiculous, but because over the last two years no one in this castle has cared about the village or the people,” she dipped her head toward Alex. “Except for him.”

“Bryce?” Alex’s whispered words went unheard. Exhausted and in pain, he fought to open his eyes, to no avail. He would not surrender control. Instead he struggled to take in bits and pieces of the conversation.

See what happens next on Lane McFarland’s blog on Monday, August 14!  Here’s the link:  http://lanemcfarland.com/blog/

A little more about The Guardian’s Witch:

England, 1290

Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.

Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.

Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

Buy the book:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZgvmDw

BN: http://bit.ly/ZQkCuY

iBook: http://bit.ly/TGWiBook

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-guardian-s-witch

Medieval Monday with Ruth A. Casie

26 Monday Jun 2017

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Welcome to another Medieval Monday!  My guest today is bestselling author, Ruth A. Casie.  She’s here to tell us why she writes historicals.  Take it away, Ruth!

Years ago when I worked for a large bank I did a lot of international business travel. I can remember my first overseas assignment very clearly. It was a two week trip to five European cities. I brought six paperbacks thinking I would catch up on my reading—there was never enough time to read at home. We had three small children. Settled in my seat, I finished a book and a half by the time I landed in Brussels.

Client calls with local bank directors filled my days, but after business hours and over the weekend I was on my own. I filled the time with walking tours, sometimes in groups other times using the track provided by the hotel. Each time I came face to face with history; the Grand Place in Brussels, the Place de la Concorde in Paris, and Hampton Court in England.

As I went on to the different cities I tried to hear the sounds, smell the aromas, and see the sights from a different perspective, a different time. Stories by Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Johanna Lindsey and Lynn Kurland had me enthralled along with Clive Cussler. I know he’s not exactly romance but his Dirk Pit stories always start with some historical fact or thread that’s crucial to solving the mystery. I read my books at night and visited places where I imagined the stories unfolding.

Historical facts mixed with chivalry and magic are the most compelling stories to me. The romance of the middle ages with knights and princesses and their myths of druids, fairies, and fae tossed in for good measure all drew me in. Time travel stories and the ability to visit the past, protect the future, or simply experience a different time were the most compelling stories. Personally, I want my fiction based on fact but I don’t necessarily want the cold truth of reality. I know that history doesn’t always end with a happily ever after but taking a little poetic license to alter history just a bit to make it all work out is what I enjoy reading—and writing.

More about Ruth

Ruth A. Casie, a USA Today Bestselling Author, writes historical fantasy and contemporary romances for Harlequin, Carina Press, and Timeless Scribes. Before she found her voice, she was a speech therapist (pun intended), client liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and international bank product and marketing manager, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing romance. When not writing you can find her home in Teaneck, NJ, reading, cooking, doing Sudoku and counted cross stitch.

You can reach her at http://www.RuthACasie.com and join her newsletter, on Twitter @RuthACasie, at her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RuthACasie or at Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/ruthacasie/