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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.

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See you next Monday!  🙂

Medieval Monday ~ THE VALIANT VIKING

01 Monday Jul 2019

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday! Our theme of “Bad Guys” continues, and today I’m featuring the inimitable Bambi Lynn’s work, The Valiant Viking.

If you’re following my excerpt from Shadow of the Swan, you can find the second snippet on Bambi’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.bambilynnblog.wordpress.com

Now, let’s check out Bambi’s third snippet:

“Boddi!”

She recognized Rolf’s voice and tried to snatch away from her captor’s meaty fist as he approached them. Red gripped her arm in a vice so strong she feared the bone would snap.

“I thought you had turned tail and sailed for home.” He stopped before them, effortlessly hauling a struggling Wulf. Her baby brother’s hands were tied behind him, or he might have been too much for a man of lesser strength than Rolf.

“Rolf Bloodhands. We thought you perished with the rest of the king’s crew.”

Kaylla did not miss the clench of Rolf’s fists, the flush of his cheeks. Still, he kept his tone light.

He handed Wulf off to Stumpy. “Stake your claim as you will, but put the boy with the others.”

Click here to follow along next week by visiting Cathy MacRae. https://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog

A little more about The Valiant Viking:

Can a foundering seaside village survive the onslaught of marauding Vikings bearing down on them?

Desperate to save her village from a band of Norsemen sweeping down the coastline, Kaylla catches her first ray of hope when she discovers one of the pillaging heathens washed ashore. Perhaps they can use this captive to bargain for the safety of their village. Rolf Bloodhands, sole survivor of a traitorous attack on his king’s fleet, assures her that his kinsmen will not spare the easy conquest of their waning village for the life of one man. Instead he teaches them the basics of defense and combat with the meager weapons they have available. If they fail to stave off the invaders, the few villagers left will either be killed or enslaved.

With only two days to prepare for an invasion sure to decimate her village, Kaylla is shocked by her attraction to the hunky Norseman she has enslaved. Who knew fear of imminent death could drive an innocent woman to explore the oldest sins known to man.

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See you next Monday!  🙂

 

Historical Romance Sampler and an Audiobook Spotlight

27 Thursday Jun 2019

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Daring Liaisons, a free historical romance sampler (99 cents on Amazon) is now available at Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, and GooglePlay.  Enjoy the first chapter of 10 books, including Flight of the Raven, the first book in my medieval romance series.


In other news, N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is spotlighting the audiobook of Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood.  Check it out here!

That’s all for now.  Have a lovely Thursday.  🙂

Medieval Monday ~ SHADOW OF THE SWAN

24 Monday Jun 2019

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It’s time for a new round of Medieval Monday! For this round, our theme is “The Bad Guy,” and let me tell you, I flat-out loathe my villain, Archdeacon Dominy.  I know I created him, but still…

Every Monday for the next 11 weeks, I’ll feature a snippet from a medieval romance (mine and others) and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.

My excerpt–broken into 11 snippets–is from the award-nominated Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood.  For all of you waiting for the fourth book, Night of the Owl, we’re moving swiftly toward publication.  I’ll keep you posted!

If you comment on my snippets, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win digital copies of the first three books in the series.  Then you’ll be all caught up when the fourth comes out.  I’ll announce the winner on Monday, September 9.

So without further ado, let’s see how Lady Constance de Bret reacts to “the bad guy.”

Basking in the solitude and serenity of Ravenwood’s chapel, Constance knelt before the altar and stared up at the stained-glass window. She had no idea how long she’d been there, but her nerves had finally smoothened. Her knees, however, needed a break. With a sigh, she stood and stretched.

The window and chapel darkened as the sunlight faltered outside. The shuffle of footsteps invaded the sanctum, and she turned.

Her breath caught in her throat. Her pulse quickened.

Dominy!

She stared in disbelief at his hated eyes. His ruddy cheeks and greasy, graying hair.

He smirked. “Miss me?”

Remember to leave a comment for a chance to win digital copies of the first three books, and read the next snippet next Monday on Bambi Lynn’s blog:  www.bambilynnblog.wordpress.com

A little 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.

Where to buy the book:

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See you next Monday!

Summer, a Giveaway, and a Spotlight

21 Friday Jun 2019

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Happy first day of summer!  Hope you find at least some time to relax this season.  If you’re looking for a beach read, there’s still time to enter my SUN AND SAND GIVEAWAY on Facebook.  You could win a signed print copy of any one of my books; your choice!  Remember to comment on the post pinned to the top of the page by 11:59 p.m. EST on July 6.

In other news, “The Captivating Quill” is spotlighting my award-nominated medieval romance, Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood today.  They’re featuring an excerpt, and I’m telling why the book is close to my heart.  Check it out here.


By the way, Medieval Monday is starting up again this Monday, June 24.  Watch for excerpts from one of my books and from those of other talented authors of medieval romance.

Well, that’s it for now.  Have a lovely weekend!  🙂

Audiobook Spotlight and a Continuing Party

17 Monday Jun 2019

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The Online Cocktail Party Romance Giveaway continues at Bookwrapt, and there are so many prizes to win!  If you haven’t already, check it out here.

In other news, N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is spotlighting my medieval romance Soul of the Wolf, the second of The Novels of Ravenwood today.  Come join us here.

Wishing you a great start to the week!  🙂

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!  🙂

THE NOVELS OF RAVENWOOD ~ News and an Excerpt

05 Wednesday Jun 2019

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Happy Wednesday!  I’ve begun edits on Night of the Owl, the fourth of The Novels of Ravenwood.  Time travel plays a large role in this one, and I’m excited to share it with you.  With any luck, it won’t be too long before we have a release date.

In other news, author Barbara Bettis–whom you might recognize from Medieval Mondays–is featuring an excerpt from the first book in the series, Flight of the Raven on her blog today.  Head on over for a peek between the pages here.

Have a lovely day!  🙂

Celebrate Audiobook Month ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

03 Monday Jun 2019

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N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is celebrating audiobooks all month long!  Today, the spotlight is on one of my audiobooks–Flight of the Raven, the first of The Novels of Ravenwood–and one of sister Rose (The Wild Rose Press) Peggy Jaeger’s audiobooks.

Narrator Rebecca McKernan did a great job of bringing the medieval world of Flight of the Raven to life.  See the spotlight here!  And if you love audiobooks, check out N. N. Light’s Book Heaven every day in June.  Lots of authors, writing a variety of genres, are participating.

Happy Monday!  Have a great week!  🙂

Beach Blanket Book Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

01 Saturday Jun 2019

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Summertime is here, and before you head out to the pool or beach to catch some sunshine, check out this amazing giveaway hosted by N. N. Light’s Book Heaven. Win bestselling and award-winning books, both in digital and print. Soul of the Wolf, the second book in my medieval romance series, The Novels of Ravenwood, is one of the prizes. By the way, I just contracted the fourth book in that series: Night of the Owl. I’ll keep you posted as we move toward publication.

If there’s a particular book or prize you’d like to win in the Beach Blanket Book Giveaway, be sure to say which one when you enter via Rafflecopter. Enter below and good luck!

Beach Blanket Book Giveaway: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db775030

Literary Giveaway Portal: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/literary-giveaway-portal