Spring Break Bookapalooza ~ RETURN OF THE RAVEN
06 Tuesday Apr 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! đ
03 Wednesday Mar 2021
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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! đ
02 Tuesday Mar 2021
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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! đ
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! đ
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 resistâŚand 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 onlyâŚ
There it was again: the recurring, inevitable âif only.â Her nights were full of them. She lay in bed staring up at the darkened canopy, wishing he were there beside her. Perhaps Ęźtwas 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. ĘźTwas as simpleâand as complicatedâas that.
He turned to her now, and his warm, brown eyes sparkled with an invitation. âShall we dance?â
Her stomach dropped. âI donât know how.â
He gestured to the dancing couples. âLook at the other women. And see that little boy and girl? If they can do it, so can we. Youâll put your left hand on my shoulder, and your right hand will hold mine. Then youâll move your feet when I do. Donât worry. Iâll guide you.â
âWellâŚâ The need to touch him, to feel his hands on her again, outweighed her doubt. âIâll try.â
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.
âThis song is called âWhen I Fall in Love.ââ His voice was soft and low.
âFall?â
He nodded in silence.
Aye, Ęźtis very much like falling. Like stepping off the side of a cliff. Once you take that step, thereâs no turning back and no stopping whatâs to come.
What would come of her feelings? Heartache? âThe melody is pleasing.â
âIâve always thought so.â
She looked up at him and gazed into his eyes. âYou were right. Dancing isnât as difficult as I thought.â A grin escaped her lips. âOf course, Ęźtwould be easier in different shoes.â Her âkitten heelsâ turned every step into a dare.
His smile stole her breath. âTheyâre not very practical, are they?â
âNo. Nor are they comfortable.â She longed to kick them off and wiggle her cramped toes, but that must wait till later.
âYou look lovely, though.â
Suddenly, the discomfort seemed worthwhile, and her heart shifted to a rhythm livelier than their dance. âThank you. You look good yourself.â
âThank you. You smell nice, too. Roses?â
âAye.â His scent seemed an intoxicating mixture of nutmeg, cinnamon, and musk. âA new bubble bath.â
âI trust you had a better experience this time around.â
She gave him a rueful grin. âEasier perhaps, but not better. You werenât there.â
His eyes darkened, beckoned her into their depths. âMeg.â He sounded breathless.
Her heart fluttered. âI shouldâve made some excuse to summon you again. Would you have come?â
âI would have.â
âWould you have helped me from the tub?â
âIf you needed help.â
Everything else in the ballroom faded into insignificance. There was only him. âWhat if I needed another kiss?â
His gaze dropped to her lips. âNo one needs a kiss.â
âI beg to differ.â She needed so much more than that. Her stomach quivered. âBut mayhap I should beg for something else.â
âSuch as?â His husky voice caressed her ears.
âUse your imagination, Griff. Youâll think of something.â
He pulled her closer. The heat of his body mingled with hers. âYou really shouldnât say such things.â
âWhy not? Iâm thinking them.â And feeling things I never dreamed I could. Until you.
âIâve said it before, and Iâll say it again. Youâre dangerous.â
She winced. âAnd youâre on my foot.â
âOh!â The pressure on her toes eased as he removed his foot. The song ended, and they stilled. âForgive me. Iâm a bitâŚflustered.â
Youâre also irresistible. âI know how you can make amends.â
âHow?â
âKiss me.â She held her breath.
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08 Monday Feb 2021
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Welcome to a new round of Medieval Monday! Our theme is one that will keep you warm this winter: âFirst Kiss.” The participating authors and I have each chosen an excerpt from a medieval romance and divided it into 14 snippets, which weâll be sharing on our blogs. Every Monday for the next 14 weeks, Iâll feature one snippet and tell you where to find mine.
Todayâs snippet is from my own excerpt, from the soon-to-be-released time travel romance Return of the Raven. It’s the fifth and final installment of The Novels of Ravenwood. Visit Medieval Romance Lovers on Facebook for links to other authors’ snippets. (#MedMonSpring21)
Now, without further ado, here’s Snippet #1:
Margaret performed a half-hearted smile. âThank you for showing me the ruins this morning.â
âĘźTwas my pleasure.â Griffin held his tongue as she crossed to the door, then couldnât hold back. âAre you sure youâre well?â
She paused on the threshold but didnât turn. âPerfectly well. Iâll sup with you all later.â Without a backward glance, she stepped into the hall and moved out of sight.
Clunk. Her bedroom door was closed.
All afternoon, she stayed in her room. It wasnât until teatime that she emerged, and while he and the caretakers engaged in an animated discussion, she consumed her potato soup and Cornish pasty in relative silence. Thankfully, they ate in the kitchen instead of the formal dining room; otherwise, her reticence wouldâve made for an awkward meal.
Follow along next week on Bambi Lynnâs blog: www.bambilynnblog.wordpress.com
A little more about Return of the Raven:
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 resistâŚand harder to set free.
The heart’s desire and history’s demands don’t always agree. Yet true love is eternal.
Buy the book:
Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA |Amazon AU | Barnes & Noble | Apple
Remember, the first four books in the series are on sale for 99 cents for a limited time at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books. If you haven’t read them, now’s your chance to catch up on the story before Return of the Raven hits stores on February 17th.
Thanks for joining me today. Have a lovely week, and I’ll see you next Medieval Monday! đ
06 Saturday Feb 2021
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Good morning! Voting is now underway for the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Awards! NIGHT OF THE OWL is up for the award in the following category:
Romance/Fantasy/Paranormal/Suspense/Time Travel/Historical/ Magical/Western/Native American/Gothic
I’m up against 9 other books, so please consider voting. To cast your vote, you must be signed in to your Google account. Voting will continue through February 12th. Here’s the link!
Thanks so much for your support. Enjoy your weekend! đ
01 Monday Feb 2021
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Many people think of hearts and flowers when Valentineâs Day approaches. I say, give me books and Iâll be your forever sweetheart! Iâve teamed up with several authors to bring you a sweet giveaway with over 50 prizes. You could win autographed print copies, e-books, audiobook codes, a box of chocolates, gift cards or swag. Itâs heavy on the romance, but youâll also find womenâs fiction, suspense, thriller, literary fiction and more. For my part, I’m giving away 3 digital copies of my upcoming release, Return of the Raven.
We want you to be our valentine. Say yes by entering to win below. If you’re interested in a particular prize, be sure to say which one. All are listed in the Literary Giveaway Portal.
The giveaway runs through February 28, 2021. Enter here and good luck!
31 Sunday Jan 2021
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