Rosalind St. Vincent had had enough of trials in her life. Now, widowed and fiercely independent, she had build up Bruton Street Books, now doing a nice steady business, and she had no intention of making any more changes in her life, no matter how much money was offered Read more...
What if they won't believe her? Will the sapphire pendant
be enough? With the snow melting into her tears and the
bitter wind whipping her skirts, Isabel struggles through
the storm to get help. Will she be able to save the man
she really loves?
Everyone thought that she Read more...
Why was that man so infuriating? Just looking at his
handsome fan and his devastating smile made her want to
sink her claws into him! Certainly not to hold him, but to
make sure him he felt the sting and aggravation of her
perfectly timed and barbed insults! Just because Read more...
Mesmerized by a dirt covered drawing she discovers while
researching an historical weapon at the Fogg, graduate
student Haley Fritzpatrick reaches to touch the bloodlike
marking on the woman's neck in the sketch that looks
remarkably like her own scar. Suddenly, there is nothing
but blackness. Coming to, Haley Read more...
Despite being used to her father's firm rule since the
early death of her mother, the lovely and headstrong Sonia
Bonneval vowed to find a way not to be sent off like
baggage to Vera Cruz, Mexico to marry the despicable Jean
Pierre Rouillard. After all, war is looming Read more...
At last, he was on his way and the two long lost magic
jewels would be restored to their rightful place in the
shrine in deepest Africa. Nigel Oldhall, alias Enoch
Jones, Flight magician on the Cape Town, would be glad when
this adventure was over. It hadn't brought Read more...
Will Scarlet was in a mood. Despite his skill as a
swordsman, Will just didn't feel right about this upcoming
battle and he certainly hated being in a forest. Fully
tempted to sit this battle out and wondering why he had
joined in with the Sheriff of Nottingham, Will Read more...
It is time for Emperor Xian Feng, the 19 year old Son of
Heaven, in Imperial China to marry. A call to all eligible
and beautiful women had been announced and hundreds of
hopeful virgins had responded to the call of the Festival
of Fertility - all anxious to win the Read more...
While enjoying the tricks that Elfking, his sister Aimil's
horse, could do, Leith Mengue feels a sense of urgency to
get home. Despite the brave front the lovely Aimil put on
her face about her upcoming marriage to Rory Fergueson,
Leith knows of the man's foul reputation and Read more...
Win and Kev had history together and an almost unbearable
passion for the other. Saving him from a certain death,
the Hathaway family had taken in the young, badly beaten
gypsy lad and raised Kev Merripen as one of their own.
Yet, from his perspective and internal rage, this young Read more...
Elizabeth Wellington had everything money and marriage
could buy, including an amazing Park Avenue Penthouse and a
ruggedly handsome bodyguard she hadn't wanted.
What she didn't have was peace in her mind and spirit.
While she loved her handsome husband, Reed, she feel
isolated and cut off from Read more...
Taking advantage of people's common perceptions of
underestimating women, the Marquess of Lynsley had both a
sharp eye for talent and a brilliant idea when he founded
Mrs. Merlin's Academy for Select Young Ladies. Rescuing
bright and resourceful female orphans from the slums of
London, he was able Read more...
Knighted at age sixteen and given a large fiefdom in the
Highlands by King David in honor of his valorous services
at age 21, the Lion of Ramhurst in 1141 A.D. was in the
prime of his life. Handsome and intelligent, Sir Rhoenne
Guy de Ramhurst, the Liege Lord Read more...
Hunted down like game, the lovely Lady Wexin could hardly
venture out of her London residence without a member of the
newly emerging "Regency Paparazzi" trailing her for a
comment they could distort for their ever-growing scandal
loving readership.
And what a game is was! Gossip sells and who Read more...
As the black wolf suspiciously glared at her, Evelyn
Godewin, once a gently raised English Lady, slowly pulls
her bag with its few possessions off the dead carcass of
the half-starved and partial eaten carcass of the old
horse. With her eyelashes half frozen from ice and tears,
Evelyn Read more...
While Julia Nash enjoyed the opulence and lifestyle of
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, she knew the tempting experience
wouldn't last long and soon she would be back to the usual
struggle of making her mark as an investigative writer in
order to make her condo payments and have a little Read more...
While the softly falling snow outside on the day before
Christmas might signal "Peace on Earth", the inside of the
Fulton County/Brown Filed airport with its harried
passengers fuming as flights get delayed or cancelled and
staff stressed by the complaints seemed to have lost all
the reason for Read more...
After a ghastly, yet amusing lunch with her two youngest
children, the portly middle aged "Little Earl" and
simpering Olivia, the strong willed Ella Dubose realized
that she would have to move her plans up for her escape.
Despite her relatively good health and sharp memory, they
had wanted her Read more...
Known for her compassion and skills as a midwife to
horses, the young Etienne had run to get 20 year old
Sybilla Corbuc to help birth a foal. Knowing how Etienne's
mother, the poor widow Margery, depended on the horse to
live, Sybilla slipped into the stable to help Read more...
Despite how tightly her wrists were bound, Claire still
endeavoured to keep up her fight against her captors, but
the odds were not with her. Welcoming the distraction of
two men on horseback, Claire only inwardly cursed herself
for having left her sister, Ann, unprotected.
Arrogant about her skills and Read more...
Audrey Lawrence
Ever since I taught myself to read at
age two, I have been an avid reader
and
collector of books. I am seldom
without a book in my hand, stacks by
my
bedside and more waiting on my Kindle,
so I am very happy to be a book
reviewer for FreshFiction and have
been
so since the last century. How can you
tell I love historical fiction? Other
book genres I love are regency
romances, suspense thrillers,
contemporary fiction, more romance
books and anything I can get my hands
on! Having a background in education
and organizational development, I also
love to read kids’ books and YA and
books on business.
I currently live in the National
Capital Region of Canada (aka Ottawa)
where Tinkerbelle, my beautiful
Siamese
cat, rules the roost and reminds us
every day of her regal heritage,
especially when she wants treats! As
the saying goes: dogs may have owners,
but cats have staff!
Great comments and questions! I have just started in on INTO THE WHIRLWIND but only complaint is that I do not want to put it down ... how am I going to get all my errands done when I need to know what happens next?
That is just so grand that you are naming characters in your book with your ancestors' names. I love it when I know the special meaning behind the names. I look forward to reading it.
I found out from family lore that my mother's family comes from a former shield bearer to a 12th century Irish king but I think that has been the last irish connection as the rest is all Scottish. Thank goodness everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
That is so Purr-fect of Avon to make a donation! I can appreciate your lemma (slightly less critical than a dilemma) as to what to do! It is up to you but remember a cookie in each hand is a balanced diet!
All teh best with your new book and Avon's kindness!
Oh, as you can see from all these comments that not only do you write incredibly well but you also spin your readers so convincingly to the period of your tale that they feelas if they are there as well!
I have to admit, I love your books, but I had to stop reading them on the bus as I would get so engrossed in the story that I would miss my stop and have to walk home more than I expected. I quite look forward to reading your newest one!
Oh, a hero to fall into sweet dreams with! Sounds wonderful and I especailly like that he is willing to apologize. It takes a strong person to acknowledge that a situation may need an apology. True heros think about the needs of others before themsleves!
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