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COVER REVEAL! The Jezebel is on her way...

Here’s Maisie Taskill, THE JEZEBEL, beautifully realised in this new cover designed by the wonderfully talented Daqri Bernardo I adore the covers Daqri designed for this series, they’re so perfect for the books! :) THE JEZEBEL is book 3 in the Witches of Scotland series (erotic historical romance set in the times of the witch trials in Scotland) and this edition is now available to reserve a digital copy at the #bookbargain pre-publication price #99pennies. It'll come out in print too on publication day, March 1st 2018. You can read the first chapter here on my website.
Here's the blurb!

Once unleashed, a witch’s carnal curiosity knows no bounds…

Fleeing from those with unscrupulous interest in her magic, Maisie Taskill’s goal is to find safety in the highlands of Scotland, with her kin. In order to gain passage from London to her homeland she plans to win over a rugged sea captain with the only currency she has: her virginity. With her enemies on her heels, Maisie has never needed a hero more. Captain Roderick Cameron might be her man.

Maisie submits to Roderick’s raw sexuality in search of protection, but their initial attraction grows into unbridled desire, unleashing devastating powers within her. Then the journey takes a dangerous turn, because the superstitious crew are unhappy at having a woman on board.

With Maisie’s wealthy sponsor giving chase, Roderick must stay one step ahead of the British Navy before Maisie’s seductive magic causes a full-scale mutiny. He may believe he has full command of his ship, but with a potent witch aboard he’s about to get much more than he bargained for.

Preorder for #99pennies
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VYY751
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077VYY751
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-jezebel-3
Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jezebel-sas…/1112815354
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1319969717

How would you like to spend Valentine’s Day with RORY..?

How would you like to spend Valentine’s Day with RORY? :D 
Book one in my Coded For Love series is now available for pre order. Rory will be out in both print and Kindle format for Valentine’s Day! Super hot & sexy cover by Daqri Bernardo :)
Here’s the blurb:RORY: Coded for Love #1Three guys who want to leave their hacker days behind.
Three women who may or may not stand in their way.A chance encounter on the London Underground brings Sky Vaughn face to face with her stepbrother, Rory Rattigan, the guy she had a passionate teen crush on back home in Wales. Sky’s vowed to stay out of trouble. She’s already been thrown out of one college and she’s desperate for a second chance to study art in London—but she never could resist sparring with Rory Rattigan.Rory is trying to break with his computer hacker past. His sexy stepsister turns up just when he needs to hide his hacker kit, and she’s more than willing to help him out. But Rory soon realizes the desire he’s always had for Sky is going to complicate his plans to play life by the rules. He left home because he couldn’t have her, and now here she is.The chemistry between Rory and Sky is about to change their lives forever—because trouble and danger can’t keep them apart, and they attract both, in spades.Amazon.comAmazon UK

Throwback Thursday - Victoriana in Whitby

Old photo alert! #throwbackthursday comes from the late 1990s today, and this was taken in Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast, atop the cliff in the graveyard of St Mary's.

I'm in one of my beloved Victoriana dressups and I was there for the Whitby Gothic Festival. Happy days! :) #tbt

Throwback Thursday! Costumes from The Tudors TV series

#tbt #throwbackthursday Back to 2011 this week and a selection of snaps for fellow costume fans and historical buffs! These are costumes from The Tudors TV series, shown in a special exhibition held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 

I loved having the chance to see these costumes up close, but, oh my, they were so petite.. .they made me feel like a giantess …lol! 

If you’re interested in the costume notes and who wore what you can still find details if you scroll down on this page: https://royalarmouries.org/the-tudors

COVER REVEAL! Here’s Lennox Taskill...!

THE LIBERTINE is an erotic historical romance - book two in the Witches of Scotland series, now beautifully rebranded by Daqri Bernardo. Lennox himself didn’t appear on the original cover but he really makes his presence felt on this one! ;) Love that quirky smile, it’s so right for this character.
The new edition publishes February 1st but is now available to reserve a digital copy at the special pre-publication price of 99pennies, along with THE HARLOT, both will cost more after publication dates. The series will come out in print on publication dates. You can read the first chapter and find links here on my website.Here's the blurb!

THE LIBERTINE Scotland: 1715. His witchcraft could save her from ruin, or guide her swiftly to it…Lennox Taskill is a rogue, a seducer, and a powerful witch. He has seen his kind scorned and persecuted, and hunts endlessly for his sisters, Jessie and Maisie. His only other loyalty is to his coven, who he wants to take north to safety in the highlands as soon as he reunites with his sisters.
Lennox’s disdain for humanity is sealed by the searing memory of his mother burning at the stake. So when the wife of a wealthy local landlord comes seeking his help through magic, the beguiling Chloris Keavey presents Lennox with his greatest opportunity for distraction…and revenge.
Chloris is in danger of being turned out by her heartless husband because she has not provided him an heir. She vows to find a way through witchcraft, but soon surrenders to Lennox’s seductive magic in more ways than one. Her desire for Lennox overwhelms her, and her fragile heart is at risk. But with a witch hunt brewing, Lennox and Chloris are soon risking everything for their forbidden nights of ecstasy…and to protect the secret that could cost them their lives.

Throwback Thursday!

Trying to post regularly again for #throwbackthursday. 

Writing theme today, taken in Edinburgh back in 2011 while doing research for my Witches of Scotland books. 

Looking suitably shell-shocked after seeing real life thumb screws that have actually been used in the witch hunts!!! *shudder* Should have posted this on Halloween. eeek.

COVER REVEAL! Meet the CODED FOR LOVE guys! :D

CODED FOR LOVE 
Three guys who want to leave their hacker days behind.
Three women who may or may not stand in their way.
Meet RORY, DRACO and SEAN!
This series will publish early in 2018 – hopefully beginning in March or April. No preorder links as yet but I couldn’t resist sharing the gorgeousness... Sigh.. 

These covers were designed by the super talented lady Daqri Bernardo (check out her Covers by Combs facebook group). You can check out the blurbs for these stories on my webpage.

COVER REVEAL!

Meet the rebranded Harlot of Dundee!

Home!

I'm home! Back from hospital last week after three weeks as an inpatient. It was a much longer stay and more difficult surgery than I’d anticipated, so I’m very glad to be home! A huge thank you for all the lovely messages sent via Facebook and Twitter. They kept me going. I’ve got to be patient with a long slow convalescence ahead, specialist nurses coming in every few days to make sure everything is going according to plan. But I'm now feeling up to keeping up with social media etc and looking forward to following my pals and groups again :DOn the writing front, while I was offline I had a bunch of rights of reverted for my Scottish witches books, so with the help of Daqri Bernardo from Covers by Combs the books will be beautifully rebranded and listed towards the end of the year. Gorgeous Daqri covers to share soon :D Looking into 2018 I’ve got a new series called Coded for Love that I'm looking forward to sharing with you. So despite everything the old brain is still working on the ideas ;) They won't let me go, never :DOnce again many thanks to everyone for the messages. I'm looking forward to catching up with you all. Hugs.

Off line for a while.

Hey pals, I’m on my way into hospital tomorrow for surgery on Wednesday morning. Any good wishes you can send my way will be much appreciated, each and every one! I’m dreading this, because of massive post-surgery complications two years ago. Despite the fear, I’m hopeful too.

I’ll likely be off social media for 7-10 days. After a few days I may be able to look at my gmail. I’ll try to post an update as soon as I can. Meanwhile, I’ve arranged for a couple of my books to be on sale for 99 pennies at all retailers while I’m away: MONICA'S SECRET and SORCERESS. Click on the titles and the links will be there.

Stay strong, read good books, and if luck is on my side I’ll see you all soon!