tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40869109950227582402024-03-13T23:31:10.638-07:00KRISTIN VAYDEN Whispers from a book...living romance.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-80718917430204407052020-04-01T09:08:00.000-07:002020-04-01T09:08:35.916-07:00Staying Home, Staying SafeIt seems like most of the US is laying low these days, which means quite the schedule change. From meetings, practices, school and work to social distancing and getting your groceries delivered to your door. But one thing that hasn't changed is the availability of books, audio or otherwise! And I don't know about you, but I'm listening to more than ever! <div>
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Maybe it's the fact that books offer such a beautiful escape, or maybe it's because they add certainty to an otherwise uncertain time--I mean, you can always flip to the last page to find out what happens. But books are an amazing tool to use.</div>
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What's you're favorite book right now? I'm finally listening to "Throne of Glass" By Sarah Maas. I know--WAY late to the game but I'm LOVING IT so much I have struggled not to ignore my family, shut the door and just listen to the whole book straight through. I have some serious self control! </div>
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Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and remember this too shall pass. <3</div>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Title: The One
Author: Kristin Vayden
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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When your best friend is also your boss, ‘<em>great ideas’</em> aren’t always optional.
After all, when you run the largest fashion, gossip and trend blog in the country, you got to take risks to keep it edgy.
Believe me. This is edgy.
The idea? For one week, date every male fantasy.
The list?
<del>The Jock</del>
<del>The Rock star</del>
<del>The Billionaire</del>
The Stepbrother
See how they are all crossed off except one? That’s because he’s Satan.
And Scottish.
And my best friend’s stepbrother.
And there may or may not have been an incident in Jr. high that he hasn’t forgiven me for…but that’s history.
Or so I hope, because I’m at his mercy for the next week…
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I pushed too hard on the handle and it sprang off, clattering to the floor and increasing the water to full blast as it poured into the sink.
“I’ve got it.” I bent down to get the handle, grasping it just as Kirby did. And even though I had held his hand all day, on and off, just the simple touch of his fingers across mine was electric. I glanced up, wondering if it was just me.
His blue eyes dilated slightly as his gaze moved from mine and down to my lips, then back. I released the handle and stood as he did.
I backed into the corner to let him access the sink, but all I could really do was inch over so he could lean across me. The air was permeated with his spicy sweet cologne, calling to me and sending heat to all the wrong — or right — places.
“Fixed.” He turned the water off, but didn’t back away. Rather he shifted, making us hip to hip. He rested his hands on the counter; I glanced down noticing how they practically dug into it, as if holding himself there when he wanted to move… to touch. My heartbeat pounded through my body, echoing in my ears. I glanced up. He didn’t move and I watched as he watched me… as if waiting.
Waiting for me to make the first move.
Instinctively, I knew that this was different. This wouldn’t be just a kiss. This would be a turning point — and there would be no going back.
Did I want that?
Hell, yes.
Did I want to risk that?
Hell, no.
He must have seen the conflict in my expression, and he glanced away, shifting as if about to move. But I knew that as pivotal as this was… if I didn’t take the risk, I’d regret it.
Forever.
So before he even moved a full inch, I wrapped my arms around his waist and pulled him back. “Not this time.” His eyes flashed with blue fire and he leaned forward slightly, but paused.
Still waiting.
I reached my arms up and slowly trailed my fingers through his beard, marveling at its soft texture. He groaned low in his throat as I continued my caress up to his head and tugged on the tousled curls.
“Merry,” he murmured my name, low and deep.
I gently pulled his head down toward me, marveling at how easily and carefully he did as I asked.
I rested my hands in his soft beard as I gently kissed his lower lip, savoring the smooth texture of it as I caressed it with my tongue.
After releasing his lip, I went back for more. This time I flicked my tongue against his mouth, tentatively meeting his and then pulling away gently.
His hands moved to splay across my hips, pulling me in tight against him, running his fingers up and down my side then wrapping around my back and holding me secure as he returned the kiss. His hands roamed my back as he bit my lip, taking it into his mouth and caressing it softly with his tongue before releasing it and starting over, only with a different angle. His hands wove through my hair. I reached around his broad shoulders and pulled him in close, yet not nearly close enough. He broke the kiss and lifted me onto the counter so that I straddled his stomach, my legs wrapped around his back as he continued kissing down my neck, giving me shivers that made my toes curl.
I ran my fingers through his hair as he tugged the neckline of my sweater down and nipped at my shoulder, giving me goose bumps. I traced my fingers around his belt and tugged at his Henley, lifting the fabric up. He lifted his hands and broke the kiss only long enough to pull the shirt over his head before he attacked my lips once more. His bare skin was smooth against my palms as I memorized the lines and valleys. Warm heat radiated from him and I pressed in, wanting — needing to be closer.
The heat from his back burned my hands, searing them. There was no way I could touch him enough, or pull him in tighter. As if reading my mind, he reached behind me, pulled me off the counter, and carried me toward the living room. His lips left mine just long enough to navigate the narrow hall of the kitchen and pass by the sofa until we reached his room. He met my lips once more, slowly kissing me as if savoring the sensation, the contact. Holding tightly to his warm back, I memorized his flavor — the scent of masculine spice that simply permeated the air around him. With his foot, he kicked the door fully open and then leaned back, breaking the kiss.
With a smirk, he all but dropped me on the bed.
“Hey!” I balanced myself, narrowing my eyes. But I didn’t have a chance to fully right myself before Kirby gave me a playful shove, making me lie back down with him hovering over me.
“Much better.” He grinned, his blue eyes twinkling before he hungrily captured my mouth in a kiss that put all others before it to shame.
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Kristin’s inspiration for the romance she writes comes from her tall, dark and handsome husband with killer blue eyes. With five children to chase, she is never at a loss for someone to kiss, something to cook or some mess to clean but she loves every moment of it!
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Title: A Tempting Ruin
Author: Kristin Vayden
Genre: Regency
Series: Greenford Waters Legacy
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He might be a gentleman by title, but he was a rogue at heart...
Beatrix Lamont is in hiding. Sequestered at Lady Southridge's country estate, she assumes the identity of a lady's companion: never once expecting her past would catch up with her.
It does, however, in the vexing and seducting form of Lord Neville.
Determined and far too charming for his own good--after all who simply demands a woman marry him?
Not a gentleman.
Lucky for Lord Neville, being a gentleman has never been an option, especially when it comes to Beatrix, the woman would try the patient of a saint, and every encounter with her leaves his body yearning for more.
Caught between wanting her for himself and needing to protect her from dangers that lurk in the shadows of both their pasts, he must eventually make a choice.
Become the gentleman he's never been--or play the seducer she brings out in him, and hope in the end she'll forgive him for using her to catch a killer.
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“What is it you are reading?”
“Ah, I doubt you’d approve.” She shot him a glance over the page.
“Try me.”
<em>“Lady Maybelle’s Mysterious Suitor.”</em>
“It’s the butler.” He leaned forward and grinned evilly.
“What? No. You did not… I—“ Beatrix stood, closed the book and paced irritatedly. Opening the book, she glanced to the last page and read, her fury rising by the moment.
“It <em>was</em> the butler! You ruined it!” she all but shouted as she lifted the book. For a fleeting moment, she wanted to throw it at him! How dare he ruin the fantastic book, the sweet mystery, by giving away the ending! Of all her pet peeves, this was champion.
“I do hope you’re a poor aim if you decide to follow through with hurling the volume at my head.” He stood and held up his hands.
“Why? Why would you <em>do</em> that?” Beatrix lamented, tossing the book on the chaise and glaring at him.
“Because it amuses me.”
She stilled, knowing her glare grew more menacing by the moment as she studied the horrible creature she had, only moments ago, thought so devastatingly attractive. “It… amuses you?”
“Rather, <em>you</em> amuse me. Your reaction.” He lifted his shoulder in a blasé manner, as if he hadn’t just provoked her!
“I — you — you!” Beatrix ground out then stomped.
“Did you just stomp?” he asked, his grin growing.
“A lady doesn’t stomp. There was a spider,” she lied and stalked away toward the window, hoping the horrible man would get the point and take his leave.
The sound of footsteps approaching had her stiffening her back.
“I’m sorry for offending you so greatly. But I do thank you for being the cause of such a prized few moments of amusement. It was… delightful. And I’ll tell you a secret…” His voice was close, sending prickles of awareness up her arms as his velvet voice spoke softly.
“Humbled to be your entertainment, sir,” she replied frostily, trying to keep her reaction to him hidden away and forgotten. Turning to face him, she shifted her gaze from him to the door meaningfully.
His amused chuckle was the only response.
<em>Drat</em>.
“If you read the next book, you’ll find out a little bit more about the butler… because, Miss Beatrix, things are not what they always seem,” he replied kindly and then turned to leave.
“Wait,” she called out before she thought about it.
He paused and turned to her, his grey eyes clear and completely drawing her in. “You don’t have to leave just yet.”
“I do believe that is the kindest thing you’ve said to me.” He bit back a grin.
Barely resisting the urge to roll her eyes, Beatrix walked over to the bookshelf where she had originally found the book and looked for the sequel. “What is the title of the second book?” she called over her shoulder.
Lord Neville smiled and glanced down, then strode toward her. <em>“The Butler’s Secret.”</em>
“Oh! I can’t wait.” She smiled as she searched for the book. “Ah! There it is!” She stood on her very tiptoes, reaching for the book, her fingers brushing the spine and missing in the effort to withdraw it.
“Blast it all,” she mumbled.
“Such language from a lady!” Lord Neville scolded, tsking his tongue.
In spite of his grin, which bespoke his unoffended nature, Beatrix still felt her face heat with a painful blush.
“Allow me.”
“No, I’ve got it.” Beatrix tried again.
“Very well.” Lord Neville stepped back, crossing his arms.
After several additional attempts to dislodge the book, Beatrix sighed and turned to face him. “Can you please help?”
“I thought you’d never ask, though I must say the… stretching… offered a very pleasant view of your ankles,” he replied as he brushed past her and began to reach for the book.
“Ooo…” Beatrix elbowed him in the ribs just as he stretched.
“What the—“ He dislodged the book only slightly and turned to glare at her. “Was that necessary?”
“You were looking at my ankles,” she replied haughtily.
“You were looking at <em>me</em> earlier.” He crossed his arms, knowing he had won the argument, judging by the triumphant gleam in his eyes.
“The book, please?” Beatrix shifted the topic of conversation.
“Here.” He easily reached the book’s spine and removed it to the point of where it was teetering on the edge.
“You simply could not resist, could you?” Beatrix grumbled as she reached and pulled out the book.
“No,” he answered honestly, “but to be honest… if you were in my position, would you have done any different?”
“No… wait. Yes.”
He cocked his head, waiting.
“I would have tried to make the book fall on your head,” Beatrix replied then dashed across the room.
“Unbelievable!” he called out and gave chase.
“You’re simply jealous I thought of it rather than you.” She spoke as she strategically stepped, placing the chaise between them.
“I’d never do anything so diabolical to a lady,” he shot back then slowly circled the chaise.
Beatrix matched him step for step till they’d made a full lap around the piece of furniture.
“This is pointless,” he replied, walked away and sat in the chair. He reached for a book on the side table and began reading.
Beatrix watched him for a moment then took a seat as well.
Halfway into the first chapter of her book she glanced up, noticing that Lord Neville was not across from her any longer.
“Lesson one… never let your guard down,” he whispered from beside her.
“How did you do that?” she asked, startled that she had missed his movement.
“Shouldn’t you be more concerned with why?” he asked.
Beatrix swallowed, trying not to notice how his nearness radiated comforting warmth or how the very air was permeated with a masculine spicy scent that called to her. “Why?”
“In this case… it was the only way I could get close enough to do this,” he whispered as he leaned in slightly. His hand reached up and gently placed a lock of hair behind her ear.
“What if… if I don’t want you to?” Beatrix asked, knowing full well how much she <em>did</em> want him too; however, the last thing she wanted was for him to know that!
“Then simply say no,” he murmured, his gaze darting from her lips to her eyes once more. “Are you… going to say no?”
Beatrix blinked, unable to break the swirling fog of desire that wound around them like mist from the sea. “No.”
He leaned away, and Beatrix realized the misunderstanding. He had thought she’d meant she didn’t welcome his affection!
Quickly, she reached up and placed her hand against his cheek, immediately feeling his warm skin through her glove.
Hope dawned in his expression, and immediately he closed the distance and pressed his lips to hers, caressing them softly.
Longingly.
He withdrew slightly, but only to tilt his head further before placing another kiss to her lips, sliding his across hers softly, invitingly. She reached up and placed her hand at his shoulder, pulling him in closer, a request he immediately obeyed. His kiss deepened, and Beatrix lost herself in the thousands of blissful sensations that were all awakening each moment. She almost gasped when his velvet tongue slid across her lower lip a second before his teeth playfully nipped at it.
Not wanting to be outdone, she tentatively mimicked his actions, glorying in his reaction as her hand at his shoulder felt the telling bunching of his musculature as he leaned in deeper to their shared kiss. With each nip and caress, she gave and took, a constant partner in the dance, moving with the music of desire awakening.
The sound of voices, angry voices, interrupted Beatrix’s blissful state and shook her back to the reality of her situation.
She was alone.
With an unmarried gentleman.
Which was enough to consider her compromised, not to mention she had been willingly participating in a far-more-than-chaste kiss.
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<h4 style="text-align:center;">Title: Whispered Lies
Author: Kristin Vayden
Genre: New Adult</h4>
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So when the opportunity presented itself, to save her.
I did.
And the tangled web began…Knowing her, but not letting her know me. Keeping her at arm's length when all I wanted to do was have her in my arms.
Protecting her, because I finally fell.
And the monster she needed protection from…
Was me.</p>
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“Why are you avoiding me?” I asked, hating that I sounded so weak and insecure. I risked a glance up, biting my lip as Alder studied me.
He didn’t immediately refute my claim, which basically affirmed that I was right. He <em>was</em> avoiding me.
Fan-freaking-tastic.
Which totally solidified my stalker status.
“Jayne, it’s for the best… okay?” He spoke quietly, his gaze searching my face, landing on my lips. He closed his eyes and turned away slightly. Opening his eyes, he studied the wall.
“Why?”
“Because I’m… I’m the last person… you deserve someone so much…. better, you know? It’s not you. It’s me.” He turned to face me as he spoke.
“Whenever anyone says that, it just makes you feel like they're trying to let you down nicely, you know?” I took a deep breath and stood. “It’s okay. I get it. I just…” I searched his hazel eyes. “…I thought there was something more, and I was wrong. It’s okay.” I tried to smile bravely, but I knew I failed by the expression on his face.
“Jayne, don’t.” His expression was tortured, as if he were fighting an internal civil war, and no matter the side, he would lose.
“It’s okay, Alder. I… I’m sorry I cornered you. It’s just that I felt safe around you… and it’s…” I took a shaky breath as I continued. “…it’s been a long time since I felt that way, you know?” I gave a weak smile as my eyes stung with tears.
“Oh shit, don’t cry, please don’t cry. You… I… Jayne, I’m not worth your tears.” His voice was hoarse as he stood and reached out toward me then pulled back his hand as if reaching for something that would burn him. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed forcefully then closed his eyes. “Seriously, Jayne, if you only knew…” He shook his head and then rubbed the back of his neck.
I paused, studying him. “Is… is it because of your past?” I asked tentatively, knowing that I was about to walk on thin, fragile ice.
He froze, and his eyes slowly slid to meet mine. “You could say that,” he whispered. I could see his breathing grow rapid as his gaze locked with mine, his expression full of fear.
“And… you think it would be hard for me to see past it,” I guessed, taking a cautious step forward.
He watched my slow movement with a heavily guarded expression, as if he was terrified. Slowly, he nodded.
I risked another step toward him, watching as his gaze held steady, locked on mine. “Because what you did is unforgiveable?” I murmured.
He nodded once, barely blinking as he watched me take the final step that would bring us toe to toe.
“I see,” I whispered as I tilted my head slightly and inhaled the warm scent coming from his skin, a mix of sweat and raw power. It was intoxicating, alluring and called to me, urging me to be reckless.
I wasn’t the kind of girl to be forward, to chase the guy. Alder had changed all of that. Reaching down, I slowly laced my fingers with his, thankful he had taken off the tape as we left the gym.
His fingers tightened around mine, warming me with the security of his gentle grip.
Heart pounding, I glanced up, studying his expression, memorizing the walnut-and-moss-green highlights of his eyes, the strong line of his jaw.
His gaze traced my face, as if he were studying me just as intently.
“I’m stronger than you think,” I murmured and rose up on my toes as I ran my nose along his lower jaw. His breathing hitched and I sensed his muscles lock down, as if straining against himself, not wanting to move, to either step away or step closer. It was a turning point. I could almost feel the battle being fought within him, and I wasn’t sure which side would win.
So I risked it all, hoping I would turn the tide.
Before I could possibly overthink my actions, I lifted my chin just enough to meet his mouth. Softly, I pressed a gentle kiss to his lips, lingering for a moment. It was as far as I was going to go. Now I waited.
Leaning back slightly, I lifted my gaze to study his expression.
Indecision flickered before the hunger that I had only glimpsed earlier began to burn brightly in his gaze. Immediately, he tugged me close and all but devoured me with his kiss. There was no easing into the passion; it was like the Fourth of July, explosive and beautiful and passionate. His hands released mine and ran up my shoulders till they framed the back of my neck, guiding me to tilt my head so he could deepen the kiss. His lips caressed mine, his teeth playful and ardent as they nipped at my lower lip, teasing me. He darted his tongue along the seam of my lips and tortured me with just a taste of his flavor.
Not wanting to be outdone, I gripped his shoulders and ran my fingers along the hills and valleys of his back, delighting in the raw power he held.
I could feel his heartbeat racing as I pressed into him, wanting to be closer, wanting more.
Wanting to forget everything but him, wanting to lose myself, even if it were just for one moment.
For one night.
“Alder…” I whispered his name as his lips left mine and traveled down my neck, nipping and teasing my skin till he reached my collarbone.
Almost frantically he met my lips once more, seemingly desperate to taste my kiss.
A desperation I felt as well.
Breaking the kiss, I grinned and gently pressed against his chest till his knees hit his chair. His chest rose and fell quickly, same as mine, as I kissed him once, then pushed down on his shoulders, encouraging him to sit down.
Climbing on his lap, it was almost as if I were watching it unfold outside my body. This wasn’t me… I didn’t do things like this…
But here I was, seducing him in a dingy prison-looking office.
Alder didn’t need any further encouragement. Where I had started everything, he was now taking control, and I was thrilled to follow. His hands circled my waist and pulled me tightly against his lap as his lips took mine hostage, demanding and hot. I felt the last reservations fall away. Warm hands gripped my hips till they toyed with the edge of my shirt. His tongue wove around mine, dancing, seducing. Deftly, his hands found skin, caressing my lower back and wandering around to my stomach, climbing higher till they grazed the edge of my bra.
Then, like someone had poured a bucket of ice water over his head, he froze. He carefully ended the kiss and gently pulled my shirt down so it covered me.
Confused, I leaned back to study him.
“Jayne…” His tone was labored.
I waited, barely breathing. My heart thundered with the fear of rejection.
He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the back of the chair as his hands wound around my waist, and he held me as if he were afraid I’d disappear.
Alder would forever be a complete contradiction.
And like a drug, I couldn’t stop needing hit after hit.
His breathing slowed, and he lifted his eyes to meet my gaze.
“Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?”
That wasn’t what I was expecting.
And it was the most romantic, sweet thing any guy had ever said.
A piece of my heart melted, and a smile broke through the fear.
“Honestly… in all the world, I don’t think I’d ever find anyone so beautiful, inside and out.” He shook his head slightly, his expression full of wonder, but a rough edge to his tone gave me a shiver up my spine.
Ignoring it, I shrugged. “You don’t know me <em>that</em> well… yet.” I grinned flirtatiously.
“Actually…” Alder’s expression froze then grew resolute. “…Jayne, I do.”
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<p style="padding-left:60px;">Kristin’s inspiration for the romance she writes comes from her tall, dark and handsome husband with killer blue eyes. With five children to chase, she is never at a loss for someone to kiss, something to cook or some mess to clean but she loves every moment of it! She loves to make soap, sauerkraut, sourdough bread and gluten free muffins. Life is full of blessings and she praises God for the blessed and abundant life He’s given her.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Title: Whispered Lies
Author: Kristin Vayden
Genre: New Adult
Release Date: February 19, 2015</h4>
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Atonement is my only salvation.
So when the opportunity presented itself, to save her.
I did.
And the tangled web began…Knowing her, but not letting her know me. Keeping her at arm's length when all I wanted to do was have her in my arms.
Protecting her, because I finally fell.
And the monster she needed protection from…
Was me.
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Watching her from across the room was the most perfect of torture. As much as I wanted her, I knew she'd never be mine. So I allowed myself to simply burn, experiencing the pain as a reminder that she was close, but also a warning that she was almost too close. The thin line that existed was the tightrope I walked each day, yet like an addict I continued to push the limit, just waiting, hoping against the impossibility.
Class ended and I stood up, still watching her from the corner of my eye. She was graceful in a way I doubted anyone else noticed. Every movement was a fluid part of the previous one that transitioned effortlessly into the second, the third till her every motion became part of the dance.
The rest of the day went by like a boring litany that continued forever. I tapped my pen on my notebook and then realized the professor was glaring at me. Setting it down I turned my attention to the clock, mentally calculating the seconds it would take till I was free. When class was finally released I was first out the door, my eyes scanning the crowd eagerly, searching for her.
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">After all, the heart always wants what it can never have.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">I knew she'd never look at me twice.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">But that didn't stop my heart from beating for her.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;"> You see, I’m not the good guy.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">On the outside, I might look like it, I might even smile at you.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">But it’s a lie.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">It’s<em> all</em> a lie.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">There’s nothing redeemable about me.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">Except for her.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">But I’m the last person she’d ever want to be with.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">Because I’m the reason he died. I’m at fault.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">But she doesn’t know it was me.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">Atonement is my only salvation.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">Protecting her, because I finally fell.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">And the monster she needed protection from…</p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;">Was me.</p>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Olivia has one goal upon returning to London: Find Lord Langley and seduce him. </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>It was no secret that her stepsister was a miserable excuse for a human being and the secrets shrouding her demise only added confirmation that even in death---she wasn't worthy of the handsome Lord. </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>According to rumors, Lord Langley is after revenge, but she's after something far more dangerous. </i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>His heart. </i></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Only when the fruit's forbidden are you tempted to take one. Small. Bite.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">Edward Ashley, the Viscount
Langley swirled his brandy and stared into the glowing fire that was burning
low in his darkened study. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He knew this day would come, he felt it in his
gut even as he had said the words four—though it felt more like forty—years earlier
to his deceased wife’s father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stepfather actually, if one was being particular.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Edward <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">was</i> one to be particular, which was why
he still called himself ten kinds of fool for falling for such a treacherous
woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How had he deluded himself to
thinking he loved Marybelle? That she loved him? Ha! <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">That</i> was truly the rub. Marybelle; love someone else other than
herself? Impossible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet hadn’t he thought that love made the
impossible, possible? Yes. He had. Back when he was young, naive and foolish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>But no more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">No,
he had learned his lesson and paid for another person’s sins, over and over.
Everything he had loved about Marybelle had been a lie—an elaborate game. One
she had won till the night it had all come back to seek it’s bloody vengeance.
That night more than one kind of poetic justice was served. It was too bad it
was far to late to offer any redemption to his jaded heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Or perhaps it was a blessing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If one cannot love, then one cannot hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rather they are the lifeless, breathing shell he knew he
had become. But the pain was less, the self-loathing, diminished in the balm of
time…but he’d never heal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He didn’t want to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Notwithstanding, the Pierce family was back in London,
Marybelle’s young sister in tow. The once young girl was now twenty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Surely they were hoping to give her a season.
He scoffed at the idea. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Marriage mart,
love; </i>all words that held a bitter taste in his mouth; like over steeped
tea that had grown cold. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Miserable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He detested cold tea, part of his particular nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Well, he’d keep his part of the bargain as well. He’d not
say a word to the ton about the truth of that night he found Marybelle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He’d not say what was lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He’d not whisper a word of what was found.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He’d turn and walk away the moment they walked into view,
because everything they represented, he wanted to forget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>And that was the very thing he was unable to ever do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I take it you’ve heard the news, then?” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward startled slightly at the sound of his friend’s
voice. With an irritated glare, he turned to watch as Curtis Sheppard entered
the room. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I take it you’ve forgotten how to knock again.” Edward
shot back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“My, my we’re surly tonight. I’ll take your glower as a
yes to my question.” His friend strode in with easy steps, a devil-may-care-grin
on his face. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward felt the uncharacteristic urge to beat it off of
him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You know…with all the venom coming from your expression
one might get the impression that they weren’t welcome.” Curtis replied
offhandedly as he helped himself to a crystal glass of brandy and sauntered
over to a chair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Then I’d have to change my original impression.” Edward
replied, a slight grin bending his lips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Of?” Curtis asked as he set the crystal glass of brandy
down softly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Your intelligence. I think you’re finally catching on.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You wound me, old man. I know for a fact that I’m about
the only one that bothers to stop by and at least attempt to cheer you up. Lord
knows you’ve scared everyone else away.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“They were quicker to get the hint.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“They were cowards.” Curtis shot back, his eyebrows
raised, daring him to refute his claim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward glanced down at the Abussion carpet, studying it
but not seeing it. Damn the man, he had a point. But Curtis always did. He was
one of the only friends that continued to endure Edward’s surly nature. Always
cheerful, it was damn annoying as hell, but he broke up the monotony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was one of the only people in the world
who knew the truth, and Edward trusted him to keep it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That type of loyalty was rare as hen’s teeth.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For that, Curtis had his loyalty as
well, though he had, through the years, forgotten how to display any other
emotion other than anger…or remorse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward’s gaze lifted as he watched Curtis approach him. “Yes?”
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Curtis’ eyes were narrowed slightly and he took a
position just to the side of Edward and began to study the ground. “Just
wondering what you found so damn interesting about the carpet that’s been in
this study since you were in short pants.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward shoved his friend good-naturedly, a grin breaking
through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And here I had thought you’d lost the ability to smile.
My hope in your black soul is restored.” Curtis shrugged and sipped his brandy.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’d not place so much faith in me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’ll be sure to under estimate.” Curtis shot back and
returned to his chair. “So, back to my original reason for gracing you with my
company—“<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’d rather not talk about it.” Edward cut in, spearing
his friend with a glare.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’m sure you’d rather rot. However, that doesn’t change
the fact that you’ll be seeing them at some point or another. What is your
plan? After all, you’re Edward Ashley, Viscount Langley.” He raised his
eyebrows. “You plan your life down to what you’ll dream about.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Revenge.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Bloody business. Best served cold, eh? You’re above
that. I’ll not let you delude yourself.”<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“What—“<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I know enough. Leave it. It will only blacken your heart
more, old friend. Besides, if you ruin the family, you’ll be going back on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">your</i> word…which we both know will not
happen. As much of a old stick you’ve become, you’re not dishonorable.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Blast you, Curtis.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Thank you, I’ll take that as a compliment simply
assuring myself that you see my brilliant point.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You are vexing beyond words.” Edward muttered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’ve been told I’m many things beyond words…however most
of those comments from the lady population.” He grinned.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Only you could find some way to make me actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">want </i>to discuss your sordid love life in
efforts to escape the previous topic of conversation. How do you do it?” Edward
asked in a wry tone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’m far more brilliant than you give me credit for. It’s
the looks. Most people take one look at me and think ‘ah! All beauty, no
brains.’ For honestly, it isn’t fair that I have a lions share of both.” Curtis
sighed as if pained by it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And humility, scads of that as well.” Edward shook his
head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’m quite proud of that particular virtue, yes.” Curtis
laughed. “Now, I’m going to attend the Bridgeton route tomorrow. Alaine will be
there…” He let the name linger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward glanced heavenward, praying for deliverance to a
God he wasn’t sure cared about him anymore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At one time he had been so sure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now he was quite the opposite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Alaine?” Edward repeated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yes, goddess of beauty herself.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And voice of a minion.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Do not say such things! Her voice is delightful…unique.”
He added with a flourish of his hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Annoying, not unique…annoying. I swear I would rather
listen to the screeching of fighting tom cats rather than hear her speak in
that high pitched, nasal tone.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You hide your true opinions so well.” Curtis replied
dryly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward scowled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“At least I know I’ll have no competition from you,
she’ll be mine for taking.” He rubbed his hands together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’d not dare stand in the way of true love.” Edward
mocked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Curtis shook his head and chuckled. “ At least love for
the moment.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“One day, you’ll find some lady that will turn your head
in such a way you’ll not even be enticed by another…and I predict that very
lady will not give you the time of day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>God’s way of punishing you for your many sins.” Edward spoke clearly as
he strode to the wide chair behind his desk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Love advice? From you? My, it is a night of miracles.”
Curtis replied with a mocking grin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Insolent—“<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Don’t be irritated at my keen observation and ability to
articulate it so clearly. Now, back to the Bridgeton route. You’ll attend, of
course.” Curtis brushed some lint from his fine coat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“No.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yes.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’ll not repeat myself.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yes, you’ll attend! You gave your word two weeks ago. I
knew you’d try to back out of our agreement since the arrival of Pierce family,
but I shall not let you. I’ve been working on sweet Alaina for some time now,
this is my chance.” He smacked his knee and stood. “You know I need you to
attend if I’m to be allowed entrance.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Bloody hell, why in the world do you wish to be part of
the ton? Have you met any of them? Vipers, the lot of them.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’ve met you…” Curtis shot back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward rolled his eyes in exasperation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You attended the Blackwood party without me—“<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“But that was far less exclusive than the Bridgton event.
You know this.” Curtis all but whined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Edward frowned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He hated that his friend had a point. While Curtis was wealthier
than Croesus, his money was made in trade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Its perfectly alright. I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">adore</i> you enough for the both of us.” Curtis fanned himself like a
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friend as I.” Curtis nodded and stood, draining his brandy. He sighed in
satisfaction. “I’ll see you on the morrow. And…do try to smile. We wouldn’t want
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never want to see again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-22023741569061328932014-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:002014-10-29T21:42:46.564-07:00Romancing the RogueIt's that time of year, where the air gets chilly and all you want to do is curl up with a warm cup of tea/coffee/cider and read a good book by the fire.<br />
At least that's me.<br />
How about you?<br />
It's ALSO the time of year for us to start thinking about Holidays; Thanksgiving, Christmas etc. And what better way to celebrate that reading?<br />
Ok, at least in MY opinion. ;)<br />
EsKape Press has been gracious enough to let me be a part of their huge holiday celebration by releasing "Redeeming the Deception of Grace" (A Christmas Regency Romance) in their Boxed Set: "Romancing the Rogue" ( sounds Delicious, doesn't it?"<br />
Along with other amazing authors, this boxed set is only .99! Here's the cover:<br />
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And to celebrate this awesome release, they're doing a fun little contest. To play, you need to read my excerpt and yes, there WILL be a test ;) ;) so pay attention! Follow the instructions on the Blog hop and answer the question about the except and you'll be entered to win a prize from EsKape press! AND because its the season of giving ( and thanksgiving) If you leave a comment on this post, telling me your favorite holiday book, I'll enter you to win a copy of my new release "To Tempt An Earl"! Ready? Set? Here we go!</div>
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Ewan was shocked when Grace stopped her much anticipated
reply. Resisting the temptation of waving his hand in front of her face, he
turned slightly to see what she was gawking at. <i>Spencer Raleigh, Earl of
Shiply</i>. Anyone but Shiply! But of course Grace would find his angelic looks
enticing. Hadn't scores of other debutantes believed the same? Eyeing Grace, he
intended to set her straight but paused, noticing how she observed the
gentleman from head to toe in a seductive fashion. Ewan doubted she even
realized it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>I want her to look at me like that</i>, he thought,
feeling the fire of jealousy burn in his gut as he realized that it wasn't that
Grace was immune to charm in general, she was simply immune to him. Disregarding
the offensive thought, he focused on Shiply's advance. He had to think fast.
Shiply had targeted her and was sauntering over in an effort to secure an
introduction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Greys! I thought I saw you," Shiply said enthusiastically
as he reached out to shake Ewan's hand.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Trying to think of a way to keep him away from Grace, he
paused, stalling for time. "Shiply, didn't expect to see you here. In
fact, I know of a gentleman who wanted to speak with you, if you'll just…"
He hoped Shiply would take the hint and leave, but Shiply waved him off and
began another thread of conversation, one that led to Grace.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Why would I miss this crush? And who may I ask is
this English flower?" he asked, turning toward Grace, offering her a
seductive smile that made Ewan cringe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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His eyes held her captive, and Grace felt as though she
had stopped breathing, she was so lightheaded. She marveled at how gentle he
was when he reached out and grasped her hand before kissing the air above it.
Though many gentlemen had done the same, his administration warmed her like hot
tea after a cold walk through Hyde Park..<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Ah, yes, this is Lady Jarvais and her daughter, Lady
Grace." Ewan made the introductions, mumbling slightly. With a questioning
glance, she waited for Ewan to offer up the stranger's name.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When Ewan stared back stubbornly, challenging her with the
slight squint of his eyes, she turned back to her new acquaintance. "You'll
have to excuse Lord Greys, he tends to mumble and forget his manners when he's
foxed."<o:p></o:p></div>
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She cut a glance to Ewan and then turned back to the
handsome gentleman. "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir…" She waited for
him to fill in the blank. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Ewan stiffen
before settling on an unamused smirk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Spencer Raleigh, Earl of Shiply, at your service,"
he said with a smile, and he offered her a playful bow. His light hair brushed
his brow as he leaned down, adding a boyish charm to the already handsome man.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Excuse me, but I am not 'foxed', as you put it, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lady</i> Grace," Ewan interrupted her
conversation with Shiply. He tamped down the urge to get into fisticuffs with
the flirting earl but barely. Why was Grace reacting in such a way? He disliked
the emotions the arrival of Shiply had uncovered.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"My mistake," she quipped, but never took her
eyes off of Shiply, which irritated Ewan even more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Care to dance, Lady Grace?" The honeyed words
dripped from Shiply's mouth, causing Ewan to fight a gag reflex. Some people
had no class.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"I'd be delighted." Grace's smile lit up her
face, and Ewan found himself unable to look away. She truly had grown into a
beautiful young woman, though when this had occurred was unknown to him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Her perfectly straight teeth flashed against full lips
that reminded him of the crimson-colored sheets currently covering his bed. Aroused
at the thought, he imagined her kiss, with those passionate green eyes closed
in rapture. She bit her lower lip as she took Shiply's hand. Ewan found himself
licking his own lips, wondering how her kiss would taste.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ewan mentally shook, pulling himself from his desirous
thoughts, and focused on Grace's retreating form. He stood scowling and
watching the pair dance and flirt, his mood darkening by the second.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Wipe that scowl from your face, Ewan. It's not as if
she's never danced with anyone but you before," Lady Jarvais chided,
clicking her tongue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ewan started slightly. He had all but forgotten about her presence.
He turned towards the dear woman and tried to act the unconcerned rogue. "Yes,
well, he's unsuitable. A rake, rogue… whatever you call the unsavory characters
that prowl about, these days." He lifted his hand in a dismissive gesture
toward Shiply.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Yes, and you yourself are nothing of the sort?"
she asked as her eyebrows rose.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He understood his hypocrisy as she gave him a disbelieving
look. No. He wasn't any better. However, <i>he</i> wasn't the one trying to woo
Grace, attempting to seduce her to his bed, make love to her until the far
reaches of the morning…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>What am I thinking? </i>His mind spun out of control imagining
Grace in all those situations with him. The air was warmer, so he pulled on his
collar. Then he also fought the urge to loosen his cravat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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His eyes never left her twirling body, and he physically
responded to her curves. Cursing, he looked away, willing his body to calm and
forbidding his mind to think of her tempting body pressed against his. As he
searched for a distraction, he noticed Lady Jarvais watching him with a curious
expression on her face before it lit up in an understanding smile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"You're jealous." She spoke the words with awe. She
looked thrilled. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ewan felt his stomach drop. No, he couldn't be jealous.
Could he? But admitting she was correct would require him to acknowledge all
the twisting emotions within his gut, and he refused to do that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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No, he was not jealous. Annoyed, certainly. Straightening
his collar, he faced Lady Jarvais. "I am nothing of the sort."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Glancing back at the dance floor, he saw Grace give Shiply
a flirtatious smile. His insides burned with a hot rage. Perhaps he was jealous,
although he would never admit it out loud. Ever.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"You are so. It's written across your face, clear as
day," Lady Jarvais remarked, still marveling. "You know, I saw this
coming," she added with an arrogant grin full of trouble. The way she
tilted her chin reminded him of Grace. <o:p></o:p></div>
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"You most certainly did not, because it is not
happening. I'm not jealous!" He glanced up and muttered, "Especially
of that arrogant cad, Shiply."After a moment he added, "Lady Grace
has far more sense than to fall for the likes of that sort." He huffed,
hoping he sounded more convincing than he felt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Ah, and you'd be far better for her than Shiply."
Lady Jarvais's green eyes twinkled as she challenged his claim.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
"Of course. Anyone would," he replied with
little patience. Hadn't he already said as much?<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Good. Then I trust you to make sure she'll be safe."
She watched him expectantly.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
"Excuse me?" He looked at her as if she had lost
all sense. What could she mean? As an available gentleman, he couldn't act as
chaperon, nor would he want to, but Lady Jarvais knew that. Trepidation seeped
into his chest as he watched Lady Jarvais grin.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Yes, Lord Jarvais is gone for business on our country
estate in Sussex. He won't be back until a week before the Kringle Ball. Her
brothers are all busy with their own families. There are only us two who can
look out for poor Lady Grace."<o:p></o:p></div>
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The end of this month I have a new book coming out, "The Forsaken Love of a Lord." Isn't the cover art AMAZING?! Thank you to Laura at P.S. Cover and designs. She rocks. The cover is truly a great translation of the book as well, a bit dark, a bit mysterious and a whole lot of romance! Here's a teaser made by a super awesome reader, Liza at I Dare You To Read.<br />
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The best part? It's only .99 AND up for pre-order. Here's the link:<br />
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Also, if you're a member of the Kindle Unlimited program, you'll get to read it for FREE!<br />
I'll try to post some excerpts here in a few days as the release date approaches, but as always, give me grace if I don't make it...remember, five kids...meaning a whole LOT of blessing and NO free time! Love you all and thanks!!!<br />
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Kristin Vayden<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-33906488864876888692014-09-24T08:36:00.003-07:002014-09-24T08:36:33.459-07:00To Tempt An Earl<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Who loved Lady Southridge in "What the Duke Wants" and "The Only Reason for the London Season"? SHE'S BACK! And creating fiascos in the second book in the GreenFord Water's Series. "To Tempt An Earl" was just released this month, and is the story of the eldest ward, Bethanny Lamont. And of course, it involves Lady's Southridge's devilishly handsome brother, Lord Graham.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tempting an Earl is not for the faint of heart. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thank heavens Bethanny is anything but faint! </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now, honest, perhaps--too honest, but never faint! </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After all, why flirt when you can tempt? And why the devil would a woman choose to swoon when she could be kissed? </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Of course, she'd never try something so...honest, yes that was the word, honest on anyone but Lord Graham. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">He's the only one she wants. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">He alone has her heart. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And, he hadn’t a clue. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So it was only polite that she tell him. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now, if only her blasted guardian, the Duke of Clairmont, would see Graham as more of a suitor than his old friend. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Because Graham is anything but old and most certainly not just a friend, not after that kiss, or that touch. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Though, if she were to lay all her cards on the table--which any gently bred woman ought--he wasn't completely aware it was her mouth, her lips, or her touch. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But that's beside the point now, isn't it? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Even though "To Tempt An Earl" is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. And I guarantee you'll laugh out loud and swoon, because as much as I love the banter in this book ( Bethanny know's what she wants...let me just say that) I love the romance even more ( especially the charade's scene...) </span><br />
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I'm trying something new. (gasp) In a few short weeks I'll be releasing my third regency romance(which I'll tell you more about later) but just before that one releases, I'm going to put up a short regency romance for FREE. "The Reason for the London Season" is a cute story that is a prelude for the full length regency "What the Duke Wants"(which I might add, is hilariously funny) But "The Only Reason for the London Season" is also a stand alone story, however the readers will get a little sneak peek at my other regencies at the end of it. I'm hoping to release it on February 10 or so, and I'll keep you posted. Here's the blurb and a small excerpt.<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><i>And convincing Lord Southridge to believe in love at first
sight? Priceless.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><b>The Only Reason for the London Season</b></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>All Rights Reserved, Kristin Vayden 2014</i></b></span></div>
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Miss Dianna Trowl hated her name. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hated</i>
it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because it reminded her of a troll,
and that same similarity wasn’t missed by any of the other debutants that season. Five minutes couldn’t pass before some snide comment was made (just
loudly enough for her to hear) that her last name was wildly appropriate for someone
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>And for
that same reason, she hated her hair, almost as much as she hated her name. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Red</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Why in heaven had she been the one
to inherit her Scottish ancestor’s flaming color? No one, NO ONE else in her
family even had a hint of the reddish hue. But of course, why would they when
she clearly got all of it? It wasn’t fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As if her wrenched hair color wasn’t enough, she had freckles and green
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and unruly mane with muddy green eyes. It <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">might
</i>not have been so miserable if the color of the season wasn’t pink.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
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her</i> color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>But what
Dianna lacked in appealing colors, she made up for in spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And so the season continued and as each ball
ended without so much as one suitor paying her mind, she resolved to take
matters into her own hands. Everyone noticed her, just for the wrong reasons.
But…what if she could use that to her advantage? So Dianna <i>thought</i>, and <i>planned</i>
and, rather <i>decided</i> that this season would be her trial run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’d listen, she’d learn and next
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Emma has sworn off love.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">After all, it is pointless to subject oneself to such torture when in the end, heartbreak is inevitable. Just like her sister had suffered. So, when Lord Daventry, the muddy brown-eyed boy from her childhood, returns to society she refuses to even look at him... well, maybe she'll look once.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Or twice.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But only because his eyes have changed into the most decadent color of dark chocolate. And his tanned skin from his travels is distracting, especially paired with his wide and devilish grin.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The stirring of her blood from his hot whisper in her ear is nothing... at least that's what she tells herself.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lord Daventry has one response to marriage. Drink Brandy. Especially when his mother decides it is time for him to produce an heir. Reluctantly, he attends his first ball since returning from India, swearing to head to White's shortly after the first dance. However, he is pleasantly surprised to discover that Miss Emma Kingsly, the same girl he tried to kiss when she was nine, is still unmarried.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Her frigid demeanor should have warned him off... but unable to ignore a challenge, he plunges in head first... never expecting to fall in love with the one woman in the ton completely set against </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">marriage.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sometimes all love needs is a little healthy competition. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lady Grace Hashiver has perfected the art of hiding behind a sarcastic wit when it comes to dealing with the rakish Ewan Emmett Duke of Greys, her childhood tormentor. It’s her only weapon, for if she let her guard down even for a moment; surely he’d know just how much she loved him. A love she knew could never happen. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ewan Emmett, Duke of Greys is perfectly thrilled to torment Grace at every opportunity, until an old acquaintance begins an honest suit for Grace’s hand. When Ewan begins to feel the pangs of jealousy causing him to question his reasons for his constant teasing of Grace, he discovers a depth of emotion he didn’t know he harbored towards the golden haired beauty. Suddenly he is not longer the tease, but on the receiving end of the torment as he wonders if he‘s to late to fight for her love. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sometimes, all love needs is a little healthy competition. Wouldn’t you agree? </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-18771368032568888372013-12-06T09:34:00.000-08:002014-01-30T11:56:38.541-08:00"Knight of the Highlander"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Confession. I love a book with a man wearing a kilt on the cover. There's something wild and untamable about the idea of the Scottish Highlands. It cries out; Adventure! Romance! The very siren call of the best of romances.<br />
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<b>"Knight of the Highlander"</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Colin's loyalty
is to the English Crown. When sent into the Highlands to spy on the clans and
report any Jacobite sympathizers, he takes on a new identity, the clan Chattan
Blacksmith. He expected his duplicity would be difficult, he expected to risk
his life. But he never expected to fall in love; especially with the traitorous
Chattan Laird's daughter. When his cover is blown he has two choices; leave
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Excerpt from "Knight of the Highlander" All rights reserved. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“As I see it, either way you have no reason to
believe me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What have I done to earn
your loyalty or trust?” His voice whispered lowly as he walked closer to where
she stood. “Aside from your ill-fated attempt at adventure last night and my
heroic rescue, that is.” He added after a moment’s pause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A slight lilt to his voice sounded jovial<span style="color: #c00000;">,</span> but also hinted at a Scottish brogue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was interesting. But of course if he
were the traitor, he would need to blend in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The thought brought a sickening burn to her stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“Aye, ye are right.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“I love hearing those words from a woman.” His
tone was teasing<span style="color: #c00000;">,</span> but Arywnn was not amused.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“Well savor them sweet<span style="color: #c00000;">,</span>
because that’ll be the last time the likes of ye hears them from me.” She spoke
a little too loudly<span style="color: #c00000;">,</span> and covered her mouth
with her hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“Temper, temper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I only intended to tease, sweet Arywnn.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">A few feet closer<span style="color: #c00000;">,</span>
and he would be able to reach out and touch her. Why wasn’t she afraid?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, she didn’t know him, not truly. He
had all but admitted to being the traitor of her clan, yet she couldn’t find it
within herself to move away as he continued his careful approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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prison.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For if someone else discovered
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<span style="font-family: Palatino;">“No closer.” She used a warning tone. When his
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Palatino; mso-themecolor: text1;">“I wouldn’t
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Palatino; mso-themecolor: text1;">“I will not hurt
you milady, but I will not allow you to harm me either.” His tone held no room
for argument. With a resigned sigh, Arywnn gave up her struggle. He wasn’t
harming her, simply preventing her from harming him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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allowing her perusal. She glanced down and expelled a silent breath that
swirled in a foggy cloud before disappearing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Palatino; mso-themecolor: text1;">“I must admit
that you caught me off guard, love. Imagine my surprise, in thinking I was
going to steal another kiss, that I find you intending to harm me instead.” He
tsked his tongue and leaned in closer, ticking the sensitive flesh just below
her ear as with his breath as he spoke. “Sweet Arywnn has a wicked bite.” He murmured.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-1424519804201589822013-09-27T20:38:00.001-07:002013-09-27T20:38:15.733-07:00Where's the book I'm looking for? Answered....So I know you've been looking...and can't find a SINGLE ONE OF MY BACKLISTED TITLES! I'm so sorry. But I promise that it's only temporary! I'm in the process of switching publishing houses, therefore all my older titles are in transition. I will have them re-releasing in October...yes, only short while away! I'm so sorry for the inconvenience, but at the same time, my heart is warmed that so many of you are searching for my books! What a huge blessing! I'll be sure to keep you posted. In the mean time, please 'like' my author page on Facebook because I tend to update it quicker than anything else...especially now that I'm almost due with baby number 5! Here's the link:<br />
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Also, have you checked out "To Refuse A Rake" my newest Regency Romance?<br />
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-refuse-a-rake-kristin-vayden/1115970153?ean=2940148217282" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a><br />
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Or "Beyond Broken?" A breakthrough New Adult romance with a strong inspirational theme? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Broken-ebook/dp/B00EY29L9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380056698&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+broken" target="_blank">Beyond Broken, Amazon</a><br />
<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-broken-kristin-vayden/1116814109?ean=2940148460664" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble, Beyond Broken</a><br />
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Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement!<br />
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Kristin Vayden<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-82914888400037474112013-07-12T09:35:00.001-07:002013-07-13T14:26:19.395-07:00Tasty Summer Reads Blog Hop!<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Welcome to the Tasty Summer Reads Blog Hop! </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #0b5394;">Here's how the hop works! Each author invites other authors to answer five questions about their current summer release or WIP and a tasty recipe that ties into it! I'm so thrilled to be a part of this hop with so many wonderful and talented ladies! Not going to lie, I'm fan-girling here. I was invited to particiapte by my sister, Rachel Van Dyken who, in turn, was invited by the amazing Sophia Barnes! (like I said, fan-girl!) Deep breaths.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Here's the original link for those of you interested:<a href="http://www.avonromance.com/post/tasty-summer-reads-blog-hop_1373460904" target="_blank">Avon Hop</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">First I want to share my newest release with you, "To Refuse a Rake". It's brand new, not even week old yet! And guess what? It's only .99! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Emma has sworn off love.<br /><br />After all, it is pointless to subject oneself to such torture when in the end, heartbreak is inevitable. Just like her sister had suffered. So, when Lord Daventry, the muddy brown-eyed boy from her childhood, returns to society she refuses to even look at him... well, maybe she'll look once.<br /><br />Or twice.<br /><br />But only because his eyes have changed into the most decadent color of dark chocolate. And his tanned skin from his travels is distracting, especially paired with his wide and devilish grin.<br /><br />The stirring of her blood from his hot whisper in her ear is nothing... at least that's what she tells herself.<br /><br />Lord Daventry has one response to marriage. Drink Brandy. Especially when his mother decides it is time for him to produce an heir. Reluctantly, he attends his first ball since returning from India, swearing to head to White's shortly after the first dance. However, he is pleasantly surprised to discover that Miss Emma Kingsly, the same girl he tried to kiss when she was nine, is still unmarried.<br /><br />Her frigid demeanor should have warned him off... but unable to ignore a challenge, he plunges in head first... never expecting to fall in love with the one woman in the ton completely set against marriage.</i></span><br />
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Who can resist a rake with searing gaze the color of dark chocolate? Maybe Emma...maybe not.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">And now for a recipe...When visiting London this past year I learned the importance and delight of tea time. One of my favorite experiences was at Gorings, their high tea was amazing, as in you wanted to re-wind time and have it over and over again. *sigh* To celebrate the release of "To Refuse A Rake" I'm going to share my favorite recipe for Blueberry scones. I've got blueberries on the brain because my hubby and I picked about thirty-five pounds last weekend! </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Blueberry scones</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">4 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">6 tbsp of sugar ( I add more because I like it sweet)</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">4 1/5 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">1/2 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp cold butter ( you can add a bit extra too..I always do)</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">2 Eggs</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">1/2-1 cup of whole milk. ( enough to make it moist but not too sticky)</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">2 cups fresh ( or frozen) blueberries</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">A few extra tbsp of granulated sugar for dusting.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Egg wash</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Preheat oven to 375</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Cut the butter into the flour, salt and sugar. Add in the baking powder. Mix well. In a separate bowl, add the eggs to the milk (start with a 1/2 cup) and stir. Add the egg/milk mix to the flour mix. Combine gently, don't over mix. Lumpy is good. Fold in the blueberries. Now you have a choice. You can take a large spoon and scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet, making circular scones that look more like biscuits, (works great if your in a time crunch) or you can dust your countertop with flour and divide the dough in half. Put one half on the flour surface and press it down gently, adding a bit of flour to the top so that your hands don't stick. Press down till you have a circular shape then take a sharp knife and cut it into 5-6 wedges. Take each wedge and place it carefully on a cookie sheet. Repeat with the second half of the dough. </span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Take a few tbsp of water in a measuring cup, add an egg. Mix well and brush the tops of your scones with the egg wash. Sprinkle sugar on top and bake for fifteen to twenty minutes. You want them golden brown but not too brown. The egg wash will give them a glossy touch that will give it that caramelized color. </span><br />
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Ok. I'm hungry now. But that's not saying much. I'm also a little over six months pregnant at this time (with number five!) so hungry is just my lot in life right now!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Let's start with the questions!</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>1)<span style="color: #38761d;">When writing are you a snacker? If so, sweet or salty?:</span> </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Didn't I just mention I was six months pregnant? Yes. Love to snack while I write. But that's not necessarily a good thing. Truth be told, I usually think I want to snack, then get irritated when I feel like I need to finish my snack and it's in the way of me writing as fast as I want to. But if given the choice, I'll choose sweet over salty, but I usually take fruit of some sort. </i> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Are you an outliner or someone who flies by the seat of their pants? Are they real pants or jammies?:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I start with vague idea, then pretty much go by the seat of my pants. I know what I want, how I want to get there, but I'm not that organized. I wish I were, but alas, I'm not. I really respect people who can sit down and do the detailed outline! And the pants are pants, or a skirt, rarely jammies, unless it's late at night.</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #38761d;"><b>3)When cooking or baking, do you follow the recipe exactly or wing it?:</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Wing it. Always. I love baking and cooking, anything in the kitchen really. Which is a good thing since I have a big family. I joke with my husband about being able to stay in the kitchen all day and stay busy because someone is always hungry. I 'm also a field editor for the magazine, Taste of Home. I enjoy baking my own bread, and have had to learn the science of baking gluten-free as well because of my husband and son's allergies. THAT has been an adventure. </i></span><br />
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4) <b><span style="color: #38761d;">What's next for you after this book?:</span> </b><i>I'm actually switching directions. I'm almost finished with my first Young Adult with the title "Beyond Broken." And I just started another NA WIP yesterday...gotta love it when you wake up in the middle of the night with a great idea...now if I could only get back to sleep afterward!</i><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>5)Last question...on a level of one being slightly naughty to ten being whoo whoo steamy, where does your book land?</b></span><br />
<i>"To Refuse A Rake" would probably be a 6 or seven? May a bit higher depending on your scale. It's not, by any means, erotica, but it is hot enough to make me blush a bit when I re-read it.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I want to thank everyone for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this blog hop! And thanks everyone for stopping by! It's been fun but my time is up, primarily because my two year old is tugging on my skirt and trying to climb into my lap right now...for the fourth time. Have a great weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Continue on the hop by visiting:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><a href="http://taketwoonromance.weebly.com/2/post/2013/07/tasty-summer-reads-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Take Two on Romance</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://iris-b.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/tasty-summer-reads-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Iris Blobel's site</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><a href="http://ruthjhartman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ruth Hartman's blog</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Seriously, this is my favorite book
I’ve written…ok so maybe it’s a tie with my upcoming release “To Refuse a Rake”
but its still up there. Ioan, the hero,
stole my heart from the first time he spoke to Elle, the heroine, in his Scottish
brogue. It doesn’t hurt that he’s
handsome, charming and fiercely guarding his heart against the one thing he
wants but can’t have; Elle. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b> Elle is
strong. Her traitorous heart flutters
whenever Ioan is around…yet when he opens his mouth the attraction ceases. How
is it possible for someone so captivating to be so incredibly annoying? His
sharp retorts and barbs constantly keep her on her toes…but it isn’t enough to
stop her growing attraction. Because beyond the barbs and easy demeanor, she
sees something more in Ioan, something that both excites her and frightens
her. Something she can’t resist.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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treat to her home becomes more, they’ll find out that love is the only hope
they have in “Surviving Scotland.”<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Here’s a fun excerpt ( I'm including two, one with more...(ahem) tension ;):</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I tho’ yer uncle said ye weren’t
ta wander about?” Ioan’s voice startled me and I spun around. He spoke with an
arrogant twist to his lips, as he raised an eyebrow then grinned. Though he
smiled, his tone was the same one he would use for a small child. Offended at
his superior attitude, I glared back.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Don’t ye have somethin’ better to
be doin’ than ta sneak around followin’ people?” I asked.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Nay.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I rolled my eyes and turned my
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Ye ken I’ll just follow ye.”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I ignored him. There was no way I
was going back to the keep just to be forced back to bed. I was almost
completely recovered, and there was no reason for them to continue treating me
like an invalid.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I knew ye had ta be feelin’ like
a bird in a cage. I’ll take ye somewhere... if ye want.” Ioan’s voice was clear
as it echoed against the stone wall.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I stopped and turned slowly. Was he
telling the truth? Did I want to go anywhere with him? I studied him for a
moment. Attraction warred with irritation. His green eyes were steady as I
watched him, so I nodded.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“That’s a good lass, let’s get ye
back ta yer room and find ye a—”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“No. I’m not going back there, at
least not yet. Do you have any idea what it feels like to be stuck up in one
room for so long? I understand! I was sick! But I’m not dead. I need some
space, some air.” I released a heavy sigh and closed my eyes then inhaled the fresh
air. I glanced back to Ioan and waited for his response.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">He studied me for a moment, his
green eyes narrowing in concentration. Belatedly, I realized I had lapsed into
a more articulated accent rather than a Scottish brogue, but I didn’t care.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Lass, I understand, but if we’re
ta go ridin’ then ye’ll need a bit more clothing.” I glanced down at my dress.
It wasn’t indecent, but it did feel a bit light for the weather.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“How do I ken ye willna lock me in
my room once I get there?” I narrowed my eyes.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Ioan grinned and took a slow and
purposeful step forward. “Ach, lass, if I locked ye in yer room, ye wouldna be
wantin’ to leave.” He winked at me and I blushed at his implication. Though I
was certainly attracted to Ioan, I was equally annoyed with him.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Ye’ve lost yer senses, but I knew
that already. Are we ta go or what — or are ye goin’ to sit there dreamin’ o’
me all afternoon?” I retorted, arching an eyebrow.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Ach, lass, my dreams are far
better than the likes of ye.” Ioan responded lazily and leaned against the
stone fence.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Then I don’t think ye’ll be
lockin’ me in my room, eh?” I grinned.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I willna lock ye in yer room, for
pity’s sake. Where do ye get these ideas in yer head, Elle? Ye need to be more
of a lady.”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“You are the one that said—”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Ach, lass, I implied. You took it
from there. I’ll meet ye in the kitchen in about a quarter hour.”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">He turned and left, whistling a
merry tune as if he hadn’t a care in the world. I fumed, angry at his
implication and more so, that he had bested me.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Found ye!”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I ran as fast as my legs could
carry me, but it was no use. Ioan caught up with me and reached his hand around
my waist and pulled me backward through the air, and I landed on top of him in
a heap. Instinctively I rolled off of him, twisting his arm back enough to free
myself. Ioan was up in an instant, watching me curiously. We circled each
other, evaluating the other’s movements. I matched Ioan’s steps and
counteracted his small attempts at throwing me off. After a moment, he lunged
at me, but I spun and sidestepped, so that he would miss me. Ioan’s face
registered confusion and respect before it split into a wide grin.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Ach, so we’re to play like that,
are we?”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Ioan came at me again, but from
the side, and I ducked and rolled, escaping him once again. His grin grew wider
and he picked up a stick and tossed it to me. I caught it mid-air and
automatically took a defensive position. I didn’t have time to question how</span></i><i> </i><i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I knew how to do all this, because
as soon as I had taken that position, Ioan advanced with his own stick and
began to attack. He slapped my stick-sword and I fought back, strike for
strike. After a moment, I began to take an offensive position rather than
defensive, Ioan’s smile began to fade, and in its place was a look of
concentration. We lunged, parried, and spun, each unable to best the other,
‘til Ioan took me by surprise. With a lightning-fast maneuver, my stick-sword
flew through the air, and Ioan caught it with his other hand. He gave me a
cocky grin and took a bow.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I suppose ye want me ta clap for
ye?” I was breathing heavily, but laughing. This was the most fun I could ever
remember, though that didn’t mean much in my current situation.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Of course!”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Ioan bowed again, only this time
he glanced at me expectantly. I shook my head but clapped anyway.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Thank ye!” Ioan’s clothes dripped
onto the already saturated earth. He wiped his brow with his hand and shook his
head spraying me with water.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“What are ye doin’!” I shouted,
putting my hands up to shield myself from the water.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Givin’ ye less than ye deserve.
In fact...” Ioan’s green eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint and I took a
step back. He took a step forward and I took another one back only to find
myself against a tree. Ioan chuckled and advanced faster. His arms reached
around and pulled me into a tight hug, soaking my clothes.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Aaaahhh!” I squealed against his
freezing body. “Shh, lass, yer warm. Donna move.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> “Get away from me! Ye are like a
wet dog!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> “Woof.”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“Eww! Ye are getting me soaked to
the skin!” <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“That’s the idea.”</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I shoved hard and Ioan backed away
but only far enough to see my face.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I told ye it wouldna turn out
well for ye.” Though Ioan’s voice was teasing, his eyes smoldered, and my belly
flipped in response. Lost in his emerald gaze, I couldn’t have glanced away if
I’d wanted to. He held me captive. The heat that began to radiate from his
body, as he was pressed up against mine, made my skin prickle with awareness. I
clenched my fist to resist the urge to caress his jaw. His dark hair appeared
black, since it was wet, and it made the color of his eyes burn with a deeper
intensity.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Ioan’s gaze searched my own, and
his eyes traced the lines of my face as if memorizing them. His eyes locked
onto my lips and his expression was tormented. He leaned forward slightly. Was
he going to kiss me? I wanted him to. With a desperation I didn’t know existed,
I wanted to feel his lips caressing my own and be lost in his warm embrace. I
held my breath and waited, watching the inner conflict in Ioan’s eyes,
wondering which side would win.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">His lips hovered just over mine,
and his warm breath tickled my skin. I swallowed compulsively, and I gently
exhaled the breath I was holding. Ioan’s eyes drifted closed, but he didn’t
move closer; he stood frozen just a breath away from kissing me. All I needed
to do was lean slightly forward to meet his lips. But if I were to experience
my first kiss, at least the first kiss I remembered, then I wanted it to be
given, not taken. For what seemed like an eternity, I waited, but then Ioan
stepped back. His eyes watched me intently, searching for answers to questions
I didn’t know.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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hoarse from the tension of the past few moments.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">His eyes darkened with desire but
he blinked quickly and turned away. He stared into the trees for a moment
before turning back toward me. His handsome face turned up into a familiar grin
and he tipped his chin up as he spoke.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Linotype"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">“I’ll race ye to the castle. I
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challenge and I grinned back, though part of me was even more confused at his
change in demeanor. I shook my head at him, and then took off, knowing whatever
distance I was able to achieve wouldn’t be enough. Ioan passed me, turned and
ran backward for a moment, winked, then rushed ahead taking a piece of my heart
with him.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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I selected and notified the winner Of "Living London". In fact, I was so thrilled by all the comments and everyones encouragement of my sister, I also selected additional winners who received an e-copy of "Redeeming the Deception of Grace."<br />
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Soon I'm going to be posting an excerpt from my newest Regency Romance "To Refuse A Rake." I can hardly wait for it to be released! I'm hoping to have it available by the middle of June. <br />
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Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and don't forget to read a good book while you relax in the sunshine!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-49910916201204096082013-05-13T13:53:00.001-07:002013-05-13T13:58:12.601-07:00So PROUD! So I told my sister that I wanted a shirt that said "I'm RACHEL VAN DYKEN'S SISTER!" She didn't think that was a good idea. I'm still not sure why! Though it might have something to do with her wanting me to wear a "Seaside High" T-shirt instead...Marketing never ends! This is especially true for the Indie published or the self published author. Rachel happens to be both. But before I get into everything, I really want to brag, Really REALLY REALLY want to brag about my sister. <br />
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Not only did Rachel Self Publish "The Bet" a NYTimes #1 Bestseller...but also, she's running a half marathon next week. She's been a USA Today bestseller numerous times, but she also can make any one who meets her begin to smile and laugh. She can write characters that you swear are alive, but she can coax a distressed teen out of their pain and help them find their voice. She loves turtles, but swears she'll never have one as a pet and is freaks out when you call them 'bob' rather than "stuart". Rachel isn't just an amazing author, she's an amazing woman.<br />
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Rachel's journey to writing started out as an escape. As a junior high counselor, you deal with a lot of drama and heartache. Rachel's way of coping? Writing. When she first started, she'd send me a chapter here or there and each time I'd be riveted to my computer screen. Then I'd text her and tell her to write more! She had to laugh, saying something about having a job and not having time to write. Now, Rachel is so successful that writing IS her job! Right now, she's one of the most popular and sought after authors around. She's represented by Trident, a MAJOR managing company and just signed an amazing contract with Grand Central Publishing, an amazing and prominent company!<br />
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I'm so excited for her! To celebrate, a bunch of us are hosting a hop that will take you from site to site where you'll learn more about Rachel and her books. It's pretty cool because you'll learn about us as authors as well. Don't forget to enter the GRAND PRIZE contest and all the other contests along the way. I'll be giving away a copy of "Living London." My regency romance with a time-travel twist. Here's a blurb.<br />
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"Jocelyn Westin wasn't expecting to find love. With the recent death of her beloved grandmother, she was simply surviving, till she woke up in Hyde park almost two hundred years in the past. Survival takes on a whole new meaning as she faces the London elite, the Ton. When Lord Ashby steals her heart with his warm gaze and crisp accent, she has to figure out if love really conquers all...or if you can ever truly trust a rake."<br />
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To enter the contest for "Living London" simply leave me a comment with your e-mail address and tell me your favorite part of Summer. Mine? Sprinklers!<br />
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I wanted to include some pictures...(insert evil laugh) but I was REALLY kind and picked out the good ones. Well, mostly. (wink) There is this one picture...the 'mikey' picture. You'll have ask her about it sometime. You can follow all of Rachel's ( and consequently, her families' adventures) on Facebook by 'liking' her page. www.facebook.com/rachelvandyken and I would HIGHLY suggest checking out her webpage too(www.rachelvandyken.com). She has a Regency Romance installment novel she releases chapter by chapter each week called "The Spinster Club." It rocks!<br />
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Rachel's inspiration comes from the beautiful marriage she has with Nate. ( I can brag about him too!) They have the most hilarious and romantic relationship, it's constantly entertaining and endearing to watch! <br />
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I'm so proud of my sister, in case you didn't catch that from everything before. She's an incredible woman. Her integrity, respect and ability to meet people where they are constantly astound me. God's love shines through her each day and I'm blessed to watch her continually grow and become more beautiful, inside and out.<br />
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Rachel's other books are available on Kindle, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Kobo:<br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">"The Seduction of Sebastian St. James"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #ff9900;">And Coming soon!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">"Shatter: A Seaside Novel"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">"Fall: A Seaside Novel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">"The Wager"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">You don't want to miss ANY of them! (I would know because I've read them all!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">You can find the other bloggers celebrating Rachel's success and their posts about Rachel at <a href="http://the1940mysterywriter.weebly.com/blog.html">THIS</a> blog!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Don't forget to leave a comment and enter to win "Living London!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> And if you haven't read "Living London"...The book before Surviving Scotland in the Westin Legacy Series, here's the links!</span></span></span><br />
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So my trip to the historic cities of London, England and was amazing. One of the many things I can't seem to get over was the sheer history around every corner and the amazing beauty of the buildings! Here, we think a house built in the late 1800's or early 1900's is old. There are buildings I visited in Scotland that were built in the 1200s! Puts a whole new spin on old!<br />
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The Museums were beautiful and jaw-dropping in their sheer size and decor. Don't worry, after taking a few hundred pictures I have photographic historical references for any historical story I write! In Edinburgh I visited the National Museum that had a special Viking Exhibit. Nine pounds later, and admonished to take no pictures ( I shed a tear...) I did my best to memorize the weight of the viking swords, the feel of their fabric for clothing, and the shape of their ships as they cut through the fierce sea. <br />
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And the food. Who ever said food in England and Scotland wasn't that great had NEVER eaten at a pub. Two words, Bangers, mash. Yes. You heard/read that correctly. BANGERS and MASH! Grilled sausage over mashed potatoes with a sweet onion gravy...bliss. Of course I'm a meat and potatoes kinda' girl, so that was my type of heaven. That and a cider from sweden that was flavored with Strawberries and Limes....sigh...I miss that. In Scotland I even tried haggis! Yes. I am adventurous! It was really delicious! If you don't know what haggis is, it's a traditional Scottish Dish served with Neeps (Mashed Turnips) and Tatties ( mashed potatoes). Its a mix of mutton (older sheep) spices, blood,( didn't know that part till AFTER I ate it) and oatmeal stuffed inside a stomach and baked. Thankfully, mine was sans the sheep stomach and was arranged beautifully next to a pile of steaming mashed potatoes and turnips. Was really good!<br />
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On a side note, since I'm now back in the States and among the living now that my jet lag has subsided...the winners of the giveaway will be notified shortly! Thanks for your patience and I look forward to sharing more of my trip later on!!!<br />
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And if you haven't checked it out yet, here's the link to my newest release, " Living London"<br />
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Here's a few pictures, I'll add more later!!<br />
Just one of the many beautiful streets downtown London!<br />
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These are STABLES on the side of Hyde park...lucky horses!<br />
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Hi guys! Guess what? Right now I'm Living London myself. True story. I can look out my window and see Hyde Park, and the people are driving on the wrong ( to me ) side of the road! To celebrate my newest Release, I'm hosting a HUGE giveaway! First, here's short introduction to my first full length release, "Living London"<br />
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What if your future wasn't ahead of you, but behind? What if your soul mate waited for you, but to find him you'd have to travel two hundred years in the past? Imagine waking up in Hyde Park, thrown into a life you didn't remember. Imagine finding out first hand just how dangerous rake could be? Or how beautiful Almacks was, or how wonderful a waltz can feel with danced with a secret love.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> For Jocelyn Westin, this is her reality. But reading all the historical fiction in the world could never have prepared her for what it would be like to be “Living London.”</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To celebrate I'm giving away a bunch of amazing prizes. Enter on the rafflecopter!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Living-London-ebook/dp/B00B9DRQKY/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1359871700&sr=8-14&keywords=kristin+vayden">Living London on Amazon</a><br />
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fall into your favorite book? Have you ever walked the sidewalk of your favorite park and been curious as to what it was like in that very same spot over a hundred years ago? What if you got the chance to go back in time, what if you weren't just reading about Regency London, with it's glamorous balls, historic events and incredible fashion? What if you lived it for yourself?<br />
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Living London was born from an idea shared by my sister and I. We had joked over how we would have grown up to be spinsters in the Regency Era because there was no braces ( and we needed them ) little make-up ( and I have WHITE eyelashes ) and no cover up! Here's a blurb:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><i>What if you found yourself waking up two hundred years in the past? What if you wore the gowns and waltzed around Almacks? What if you found out first hand just how dangerous a rake could be, or how much fun? For Jocelyn Westin, this is her reality. But reading all the historical fiction in the world could never have prepared her for what it would be like to be “Living London.”</i></span><br />
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To kick off my celebration, I'll be hosting a huge giveaway! Prizes will include a ten dollar Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift card, Three copies of NYTimes Bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken's "The Devil Duke takes a Bride" and five copies of "Redeeming the Deception of Grace" my first Regency Romance! </div>
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The contest will go live in about 36 hours...and in the mean time I'll be LIVING LONDON myself, so keep posted and come back and check often for pictures of London as I will be there myself tomorrow!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">There's a lot of publishing houses out there. They range from giants of the Avon and Little Brown and Co. variety to small ones that you've never heard of that consist on one author who wears the hat of editor and author all in one. As an author, it can be difficult to find the perfect fit, not only for your manuscript but for your personality as well. Each company has its strengths, weaknesses and places they excel. But I want to give a huge shout out to Astraea Press, the company that has given my manuscripts a home and my face a HUGE grin. While they aren't huge, they aren't too small either. It reminds me of the story, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Everything about them is JUST right. Here's a few reasons why.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">*They have standards. Yes, you read that correctly. There's guidelines that are defined and precise which uphold a specific moral code. Now, don't let me loose you at that last sentence. Let me explain. Have you ever read a book where the detail wasn't in the story, but in selectively specific scenes? Have you ever loved a story but hated that you felt the need to flip a few pages because you're more interested in personal experience, rather than reading someone else's? Yeah. Astraea is wonderful because the romance is alive, active and passionate. They only select stories that allow the thread of a wonderfully woven romance to weave its way into your mind till you're drawn into the whole tale, rather than specific parts or lack there of. There's no reason to skip pages with over-shared information, and no reason to do anything but enjoy a well written story.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">*They are genuinely interested in their authors and readers. First, as an author, I can speak with the owner of the company over Facebook, or over the phone and ask questions and get a ready response. As a reader, they love hearing from you and are truly interested in what you enjoyed about specific stories and how they can continue to provide you with amazing literature. They host giveaways constantly and even have book club you can join where you get a free book each month. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">*Finally, its a company where you connect with other authors and are easily accessed by your readers. There's constant interaction between author, editor, publisher, and reader. Does it get any better than that?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I have a home with Astraea Press, and I'm thankful to be part of that AP family. If you are an author, I encourage you to check out their submissions page (they accept everything from contemporary romance and regency to paranormal) here's the link <a href="http://www.astraeapress.com/submissions.html">Submissions</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #38761d;">To add my own little HOORAY to the celebration, my first full length release "Living London" will be live in a few short hours! I'll be hosting a huge giveaway shortly so check back and enter to win a some free books or maybe even a Amazon Gift Card! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">See you soon!</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright Whispersfromabook @ www.whispersfromabook.blogspot.com Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086910995022758240.post-67000410303708057962013-01-21T21:47:00.001-08:002013-02-23T12:18:48.210-08:00Claiming MariahClaiming Mariah by Pam Hillman<br />
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I've recently joined the Tyndale Blog network. It's an amazing opportunity to review books through this publisher of quality Christian Fiction. The first book I've read is Claiming Mariah, by Pam Hillman. I was completely absorbed by her wonderful word pictures and the way she spun the story. Here's my review!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">This was my first book by this author and I will be reading anything else she releases. Claiming Mariah was a wonderful and warming story on how God brings all things full circle and to benefit those who call upon his name. Mariah was faced with many choices, all of which could have left her bitter, cynical and blaming God. Slade grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and blames God for his father's drunken abuse. Together they find the beauty of redeeming love, both in each other and in God.</span><br />
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