Spring Break Bookapalooza ~ RETURN OF THE RAVEN
06 Tuesday Apr 2021
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Amazon gift card, Flight of the Raven, Judith Sterling, literary giveaway, N. N. Light's Book Heaven, spring fever, Spring into Freebies Giveaway, The Novels of Ravenwood
N. N. Light has spring fever! It could be all the flowers in bloom or the birds singing in the trees, but whatever the cause, you can enter to win amazing prizes, including a few new releases, autographed print books by bestselling and award-winning authors, audiobook codes plus e-books galore and a couple of Amazon gift cards. I’m one of the authors participating, so you could win an e-copy of Flight of the Raven, the first book in my medieval/time travel romance series, The Novels of Ravenwood.
Go here to see all of the prizes available. Then enter the giveaway here. If there’s a particular prize you’d like to win, be sure to say which one.
Wishing you the best of luck and a beautiful day! 🙂
30 Tuesday Mar 2021
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Good morning! Books & Benches is featuring my latest release, Return of the Raven. There’s a chance to win a signed copy, so check it out here! You can enter through midnight on April 9, 2021. Good luck!
That’s all for now. Have a beautiful day! 🙂
26 Friday Mar 2021
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Booksprout, fantasy romance, free eBook, historical romance, Judith Sterling, medieval romance, paranormal romance, read and review, Soul of the Wolf, The Novels of Ravenwood
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! 🙂
10 Wednesday Mar 2021
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Good morning! Just wanted to let you know…
I had a lot of fun creating a travel guide for my fictional town of Prestby (from The Novels of Ravenwood) on author Stella Jayne Phillips’s blog. Check it out here!
Switching gears from England to Ireland, I’m spending most of today writing the final book in my Guardians of Erin series: The Spear Alight. My deadline is fast approaching.
Have a beautiful day! 🙂
03 Wednesday Mar 2021
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Booksprout, Flight of the Raven, Judith Sterling, medieval romance series, NetGalley, paranormal romance, read and review, Return of the Raven, The Novels of Ravenwood, time travel romance
If you want to read and review free books, I’ve got good news! My new release, Return of the Raven is available on NetGalley for the next two weeks. Find it here!
Flight of the Raven, the first book in the same series, is still available on Booksprout here. So there’s another free read for you!
Happy reading, and have a great day! 🙂
02 Tuesday Mar 2021
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Author Shout Reader Ready Awards, Guardians of Erin, Judith Sterling, Night of the Owl, paranormal fantasy, Recommended Read, The Cauldron Stirred, The Novels of Ravenwood, The Spear Alight, time travel romance, YA series
Woohoo! Two of my books–Night of the Owl (The Novels of Ravenwood, #4) and The Cauldron Stirred (Guardians of Erin, #1)–were chosen as Recommended Reads in the 2021 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards. I’m honored and grateful to see my books alongside other wonderful reads.
Check out all the winners here!
Now I need to get back to writing the fourth and final book of my Guardians of Erin series: The Spear Alight. With St. Patrick’s Day (and my deadline) fast approaching, I’m feeling inspired. Have a beautiful day! 🙂
25 Thursday Feb 2021
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N. N. Light’s Book Heaven has given my new release 5++ stars! I’m so excited! Here’s a bit of the review:
“This is the crown of excellence…A brilliant conclusion to the series, [it] is a must-read. It can be read as a standalone, too. Fans of Diana Gabaldon will swoon over Return of the Raven.”
If you’re interested, you can read the whole review here.
Wonderful things have happened recently with this series. In previous posts, I mentioned Shadow of the Swan‘s five-star review from Reader’s Favorite and Night of the Owl‘s second-place win in the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Awards. But a couple of weeks ago, Flight of the Raven had some real success at international Amazon stores. It became the #1 best seller in medieval historical romance in Canada and Australia, and it reached #2 in the UK. It was also #82 in Canada’s whole Kindle Store. I couldn’t believe it!
Flight of the Raven is still available to reviewers on Booksprout for a limited time. If you’re interested, check it out here.
That’s all for now. I need to get back to writing The Spear Alight, the fourth and final book in my Guardians of Erin series. Have a beautiful day! 🙂
17 Wednesday Feb 2021
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Today’s the day! Return of the Raven, the last of The Novels of Ravenwood, is now available worldwide. Although it’s sad to say good-bye to beloved characters and their world, I’m excited to share this final story with you. It ties the whole series together and answers lingering questions from the previous four books. Still, like the others in the series, Return of the Raven can stand alone.
It’s a big day, so you can find me at a number of places. I’m starting a month-long tour with Silver Dagger Book Tours. Check it out here and enter to win a $15 Amazon gift card.
N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is doing a new release spotlight here.
Author Mary Morgan is hosting me on her blog, where I’m talking about how it feels to finish a series. We’d love for you to join us here.
And last but not least, author Jennifer Wilck is hosting me on her blog, where I’m revealing the inspiration for my hero and heroine. Read all about it here.
Now, 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.
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14 Sunday Feb 2021
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!! I’m sending love to you all, and I want to share some great and unexpected news with you. Night of the Owl won second place in its category in the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Awards!
Thank you so much to everyone who voted. You can check out all the winners here!
Have a beautiful day! 🙂