from Elizabeth Moss
Rebel Bride is Book II in my sexy Lust in the
Tudor Court series,
following on from
Wolf Bride. Each book is a standalone Tudor romance,
but they do feature linked characters and, unusually in a series, the first half
of
REBEL BRIDE
runs concurrently with events in
WOLF BRIDE. So it
might be useful to read them in the correct order.
This story follows the adventures of Susannah, younger sister of Eloise, the
heroine of
WOLF BRIDE, through the wilds of Yorkshire and at the Tudor
court of Henry VIII. Young, feisty and beautiful, she soon catches the eye of
Hugh Beaufort, one of the kingโs most trusted clerks.
Susannah describes Hugh as: โA god. Thick fair hair, green eyes, shoulders that
could ram doors โฆ with that elegant southern drawl that made her shiver.โ But
her father insists she must marry one of his friends instead, a wealthy old man.
Horrified, Susannahโs only option is to run away.
Hugh Beaufort volunteers to find her, and when he finally runs his prey to
ground in a dark northern forest, the two are soon tangling in a most delicious
way. It would be the simplest thing in the world for Susannah to marry Hugh. But
having discovered her fatherโs long-term affair with her beloved nurse, Susannah
no longer trusts men. She will sleep with Hugh but rejects his offer of
marriage, even if only disgrace awaits her back at court.
This is a highly unusual stance in Tudor England. Her sister Eloise in
WOLF
BRIDE fought against but ultimately accepted her own arranged marriage to
the stern and domineering Lord Wolf. Susannah, however, has been left to run
wild since her motherโs death, and is accustomed to a certain freedom and
independence of will. So she would rather be ruined than become a manโs slave,
as she sees the traditional role of a Tudor wife.
When I wrote the character of Susannah, I envisaged her as fiery, headstrong and
impulsive, a typical Aries female. Someone very passionate and sensual, the kind
of woman who flouts societyโs rules and demands her own way, whatever the cost.
Hugh is a traditionalist, but deeply physical with it, a sexual man who honors
integrity. To put it bluntly, he canโt keep his hands off this smart and sexy
young woman. So although their values clash constantly, their minds and bodies
are a perfect match for each other. Iโll leave it to readers to guess Hughโs
star sign!
In real Tudor life, a well-born woman with Susannahโs impulses and sexual drive
would probably have suffered social disgrace if she could not suppress her true
nature. In
REBEL BRIDE, I allow my unconventional heroine to find the
only man in the world who could tame such a woman without breaking her โ if only
she will accept him as a suitor. All the same, the dramatic twist at the end of
this romance may surprise a few readers.
Giveaway
One commenter will win a copy of REBEL BRIDE.
Born into a literary family, Elizabeth Moss lives with her
husband and five children in South West England, and is a keen countryside
walker. She writes fun, sexy historical romances and also writes award-winning
fiction as Victoria Lamb. For more information, please visit her website: www.elizabethmossfiction.com.
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Hilary Mantel meets Sylvia Day: the second installment in a deliciously
erotic trilogy begun in Wolf Bride, set against the sumptuous backdrop of the
scandal-ridden Tudor Court by Elizabeth Moss.
HE IS UNDER HER SPELL...
Hugh Beaufort, favored courtier of King Henry VIII, likes his women quiet and
biddable. But Susannah Tyrell is neither of these things. She is feisty,
beautiful, opinionated and brave. And Hugh is fascinated by herโdespite himself.
When Susannah pulls an outrageous stunt and finds herself lost in the wilds of
England, Hugh must go to her rescue. Neither of them is prepared for the dangers
that lie in wait. But most deadly of all is their forbidden desire for one
another. Hugh has long held himself in check, but even his iron will has its
limits as they remain alone together in the forest, far from the restraints of
court...
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This is just the perfect book for me! Thanks so much for your awesome writing!
(Susan Patterson 12:04pm December 2, 2015)
I would love to read this book and I would have to get the first one since I have to read a series in order.
(Catherine White 10:29pm December 2, 2015)
Would love to read this book . I certainly wouldn't mind being in the forest with Hugh . Thanks for this giveaway.
(Joan Thrasher 12:38pm December 4, 2015)
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