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To Heal an Earl by Alexa Aston

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To Heal an Earl by Alexa Aston

Book 1 in the exciting new Soldiers and Soulmates series from internationally bestselling author Alexa Aston has arrived.

Both wronged by their families . . . two souls alone in the world . . .

Instead of making her come-out during the upcoming London Season, Lady Charlotte Nott finds herself tossed
from her home after her father’s untimely death by a vengeful half-brother. Penniless, she makes her way in a
world new to her, first serving as a companion and then governess to the three children of Lord Crampton. When the earl dies moments after hiring her, Charlotte takes on the running of Gray Manor’s household and estate until the children’s new guardian arrives.

Guilt weighs heavily on Major Danforth Grayson, having lost too many men under his command over the years. When he receives word of the death of the brother who wronged him, Gray returns home, bitter with the hand life has dealt him. He intends to hire competent people to manage the estate and care for his nephew and nieces and retreat to a solitary life in London–until he meets the inimitable Miss Nott.

Charlotte is drawn to Gray but knows she is no longer of his world. When he suddenly becomes the new Lord Crampton, she knows it’s time to leave her charges behind–for what woman would care to watch the man she loves start a family as she suffers in silence? Yet Charlotte knows Gray is a broken man and her leaving might shatter him forever.

Can Charlotte walk away from a flawed man who desperately needs her, or will she leave before she loses her own soul?

Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s first book of Soldiers and Soulmates, To Heal an Earl.

Each book in Soldiers and Soulmates is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

Series Order:
Book #1: To Heal an Earl
Book #2: To Tame a Rogue
Book #3: To Trust a Duke
Book #4: To Save a Life
Book #5: To Win a Widow

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This Day is Ours by Gretchen Jeannette

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This Day is Ours by Gretchen Jeannette

The American Colonies, 1776. As the flames of revolution spread across a divided land, a shadowy figure prowls the streets of Philadelphia. Known only as Jack Flash, rebel highwayman, he preys on wealthy aristocrats loyal to the British Crown. The unpredictable outlaw always manages to stay one step ahead of his foes, until the night he targets a Loyalist lady whose fiery spirit could spell his doom.

Alexandra Pennington has her future well planned when a chance encounter turns her world upside down. Betrothed to a dashing king’s man suited to her in every way, the young widow becomes entangled with an unrefined rebel fiercely opposed to British rule. Against all reason, she finds common ground with an enemy of the Crown. The sensible course for her is clear, but her bond with the notorious rogue will test her loyalty not only to her king but also to the man she vowed to marry.

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The Woman Behind the Mirror by Jan Selbourne

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Targeted Age Group:: 25 – 70

Marry in haste, repent at leisure is the last thing on Sarah Forsythe’s mind when she and the son of a local minister elope to the American colonies. She wasn’t to know abandonment, misery, poverty and shame would follow. As the colonies rebel against British rule and the siege of Boston worsens, alone and afraid, Sarah hides her desperation behind a hard shell. To survive, she is forced to steal from her employer. Instead of the cash she needs, she finds Bank of England documents. Sensing they might have some value, Sarah protects them through months of deprivation until she finally secures passage home to England. Unknown to her, two men are following, intent on claiming those documents. At any price.
Bank of England fraud investigator Neil McAlister faces the biggest challenge of his career when a woman from Boston demands a reward for returning lost documents to the bank. Then two men with the same name and nearly identical stories arrive in England, each claiming ownership of them. Who is lying? Or are all three accomplices in a plot to swindle the bank? As the obstinate, secretive woman gets under Neil’s skin, he trusts that she was an unwitting witness to the crime of cold-blooded betrayal and treason before the fall of Boston. Now it’s up to Neil to protect Sarah because the traitor wants her dead.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
It was an excerpt from official reports on the Siege of Boston that caught my attention. I'm Australian, and my knowledge of the American War of Independence was basic, however t was curious and delved deeper. The living conditions during the siege were appalling and I wondered how anyone survived to join the evacuation or remain behind for the Continental Army to take over Boston. I had the setting for a story.

This Day is Ours: An Epic Tale of Romance and Revolution by Gretchen Jeannette

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Targeted Age Group:: Adults

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
International Book Excellence Awards Finalist

The American Colonies, 1776. As the flames of revolution spread across a divided land, a shadowy figure prowls the streets of Philadelphia. Known only as Jack Flash, rebel highwayman, he preys on wealthy aristocrats loyal to the British Crown. The unpredictable outlaw always manages to stay one step ahead of his foes, until the night he targets a Loyalist lady whose fiery spirit could spell his doom.

Alexandra Pennington has her future well planned when a chance encounter turns her world upside down. Betrothed to a dashing king’s man suited to her in every way, the young widow becomes entangled with an unrefined rebel fiercely opposed to British rule. Against all reason, she finds common ground with an enemy of the Crown. The sensible course for her is clear, but her bond with the notorious rogue will test her loyalty not only to her king but also to the man she vowed to marry.

“Enriched by historical details and high-stakes adventures, ‘This Day is Ours’ is a masterful romance.” –Foreword Clarion Reviews

“An immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times.” –BlueInk Starred Review

“Depicted realistically and with great intelligence.” –Kirkus Reviews

“An absolute triumph from start to finish.” –The Coffee Pot Book Club

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I'm a longtime student of the American War of Independence. I wanted to present readers with an entertaining, emotionally charged story that captures the essence of a defining era in American history.

Lies of Gold by Jan Selbourne

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Targeted Age Group:: 25 – 70

Silent, ruthless, protected by an unknown ally in Whitehall, he smuggles gold across the Channel to Bonaparte. When flimsy evidence points to the Essex coast, three men are given secret orders to find these traitors. One of those men, Julian Ashford, has his life transformed into debts and disgrace and sent back to Halton Hall, and Katherine the woman he loved and lost. What Julian discovers within the walls of his ancestral home is much deeper and more sinister than he thought possible, but nothing could prepare him for the betrayal when he finally faces the mastermind behind this sordid operation.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Among the many stories of smuggling between England and France during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, I was surprised to learn gold crossed the Channel to support Napoleon Bonaparte's quest to dominate Europe. A story of traitors, blackmail and secrets was irresistible.

Behind the Clouds by Jan Selbourne

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Targeted Age Group:: 20 – 70

Barely tolerating each other, Adrian and Gabrielle are trapped in Belgium as the clouds of war loom over Europe. Plunged into a nightmare of lies and betrayal, they flee for their lives as the German forces cross the border. Disguised as peasants, they avoid capture, witness death and atrocities, and reach safety as two different people who’ve found deep love. But, the tentacles of treachery have spread to England where Adrian faces charges of treason and a woman who’ll stop at nothing to see him dead.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
It was by chance I read an article on how people react when faced with extreme danger or fear. The strong he-man might turn to water and run while the mild unassuming person steps up and takes control.
During World War One my grandfather served with the Australian Imperial Forces in Belgium and France. His war service papers tell us he was in some of the worst battles, but it took years for him to talk about how terrible it really was. I began researching the chain of events leading up to the German invasion of Belgium in August 1914, and what followed in that country was called The Rape of Belgium. There in front of me were the appalling atrocities my grandfather spoke about. A story was forming and had my setting.

Romance Author Interview – Gretchen Jeannette

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About Gretchen Jeannette:
Gretchen Jeannette lives and works in Chester County, Pennsylvania, an area rich in Revolutionary War and Colonial American history. Her enduring interest in 18th Century America began at a young age, inspired by tales of adventure, romance, and local lore. After working as an editor for a publishing company, she decided to write a story of her own. So began a journey fueled by her passion for breathing life into history through believable characters, authentic historical details, and plots woven with adventure, romance, and suspense.

What inspires you to write?
My inspiration often comes from reading the well-crafted works of other authors. I have a particular interest in American historical fiction. Growing up, I discovered the novels of Dale Van Every and Allan Eckert, whose timeless tales of adventure, romance, and action capture the essence of early American lore.

Tell us about your writing process.
For the most part, I develop an outline for a story in my head, although sometimes I'll write a sketchy outline and then fill in the details as the story evolves. Many times a storyline will write itself in a character-driven plot, as the characters become more and more developed and assert their individual "voices".

How do you develop your characters?
A character will often "speak" to me as I put myself in his or her place. While I do give each of my characters unique behaviorial traits, I also allow them to take on a life of their own. We all share a general human nature, but our behavior as individuals can be unpredictable, and so should a character be. Surprising behaviors help build intrigue around a persona and keep a reader guessing as to what that character might do next. At the same time, I think it's important to ensure that the actions, behaviors, and feelings of each character ring true and help further the plot.

Who are your favorite authors?
It's difficult to narrow the list, but I do enjoy the writings of:

Bernard Cornwell
Diana Gabaldon
Dale Van Every
David Liss
Sara Donati
Allan Eckert
James Alexander Thom

What genres do you write?: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Action and Adventure

What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print

Where to find out more about the author

Website(s)
Gretchen Jeannette Home Page Link
Link To Gretchen Jeannette Page On Amazon

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The Last Love Letter by Felix Alexander

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The Last Love Letter by Felix Alexander

“What if you were the one?”

With those words, Arabella España is lured into a tale of forbidden love and forgotten secrets. In the wake of a murder in 1950’s Puerto Rico, Nationalists revolt against American colonialism. An amnesiac recluse, married to a man she does not love, Arabella finds solace in the only remaining book in her possession. One of many banned by Puerto Rico’s Gag Law.

The mysterious novel entitled THE LAST LOVE LETTER by one Aurelio Valentino leads Arabella on a journey with the main character in search of his lost love. But as she delves deeper into the story, she makes a shocking discovery: the novel contains clues to finding the legendary Labyrinth of Love Letters. A place of love and myth linked to the letter stolen from the corpse of the man who had recently been killed.

As each page draws Aurelio and Arabella closer together, she anxiously searches for the love letter that will reveal the identity of Aurelio’s lost love. In her endeavor to find the Labyrinth, she discovers that the murder is a fate tied closely to her own destiny. Soon Arabella’s literary journey reveals memories of her forgotten past and she discovers what happens when the main character of the story falls in love with the reader.

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Romance Author Interview – Glynnis Campbell

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About Glynnis Campbell:
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of swashbuckling "medieval action-adventure romances," mostly set in Scotland, with 24 books published in six languages. But before I was a medieval matchmaker, I rocked in an all-girl band called The Pinups on CBS Records, did voiceovers for the MTV animated series, "The Maxx," Diablo and Starcraft videogames, and Star Wars audio adventures, and married a rock star. These days I love to transport readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, the land is lush and untamed, and chivalry is alive and well!

What inspires you to write?
I'm inspired by everyone and everything that crosses my path! Whether it's a historical research article, a current event, a personal experience, or meeting a fascinating character, I've always got my antennae out for new ideas. What keeps me writing is the joy I get from sharing adventures with readers.

Tell us about your writing process.
I'm a cross between a plotter and a pantster (one who writes by the seat of their pants), so I guess I'm a plotster. I start with a premise and a rough outline of where I want the story to go, along with plot points, and I usually "cast" my characters in my head. But oftentimes they go off-script or I come up with a different idea halfway through the story, and I'm forced to bow to the whims of destiny. My characters start out a little blurry and become more fine-tuned as I write. I polish as I go, so there aren't a lot of drafts. By the time I write THE END, I'm pretty much done, except for a final read-through.

I write for two to three hours, first thing every morning, before I eat, dress, or even take a peek at my email. I put on a bathrobe, grab my laptop and a cup of coffee, and sit on the sofa, which has a view of the garden. I think being ritualistic about this is what gets me in the mood to write.

How do you develop your characters?
My characters talk to me–often in the shower. The most common thing they say is, "I wouldn't do THAT." They're always right. Sometimes I make the mistake of reverting to my own views and behaviors rather than theirs. Once I embrace their personalities, the story moves more smoothly and they stop complaining.

Who are your favorite authors?
I like a wide variety of authors. I grew up on the historical romances of Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood, and Tanya Anne Crosby, and I'm currently eating up Erica Ridley's stories. But I also love Dean Koontz's horror, Malcolm Gladwell's essays, and classic Ray Bradbury.

What genres do you write?: Historical Romance

What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print

Where to find out more about the author

Website(s)
Glynnis Campbell Home Page Link
Link To Glynnis Campbell Page On Amazon
Link to Author Page on Barnes and Noble

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My Cowboy Hero by Amanda Stuntz

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Targeted Age Group:: Adult

Kay was independent and strong-willed. She was convinced she didn’t need help from anyone, especially not a man. When she found herself about to lose the one thing she wanted most, Kay had no choice but to accept the help that was offered to her.

David wasn’t the kind of man who came to the rescue of a damsel in distress. But when Kay got herself into trouble, he couldn’t help but come to her aid. Now his feelings for this woman were clouding his judgment, and that could end up being deadly for them both.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
My inspiration for this book came from the difficult times I faced after my mother passed away.