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May 12, 2013
In the grip of the 1920s? Gatsby fever - and some recommended reads!
With The Great Gatsby currently at number one in the Kindle Store, the lure of the 1920's is stronger than ever, and with the release later this month of the latest film version by Baz Luhrmann of F Scott Fitzgerald's story featuring Leonardo Di Caprio as Jay Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, a whole new generation will be dying to know where they can get their hands on 1920's stories.
Drumroll.... If you haven't found these fantastic books by Rae Summers yet, they'll feed your Gatsby era addiction, and then some. I adore them, and I'm sure you will too.
First up is An Innocent Abroad:
Isobel Harrington, fresh from her English finishing school in the summer of 1922, is sent to visit cousins in Italy for just one reason: to catch the eye of their wealthy and eligible house guest.
But the man who awakens Isobel's passion is not the respectable British heir to a nobleman -- it is local Italian Stefano, an enigma who doesn't fit any of the "boxes" she's been taught to expect.
In Stefano's arms she experiences a sexual awakening. He dares her to follow her dreams, but is she brave enough to defy connvention, and her parents' expectations, to pursue her own happiness? Amazon links: .com .co.uk
Next: there is Dear Julia:
The discovery of a long-lost love letter in a house she’s redecorating sends Rosalie Stanton on a quest to find its rightful owner.
Since his return from the Great War, William Cavendish has lived as a recluse. His peaceful existence is shattered by the return of the letter that once held all his hopes — and by its bearer, the irrepressible Rosalie, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his lost love.
As Rosalie sets out to lure William back into society, she realises that in him she might just have met her match.
Available from Amazon and Amazon UK,
Then there's the excellent Let's Misbehave:
Passion simmers from the moment wild child and dedicated Flapper Gabrielle meets staid aristocrat Sebastian. When she discovers the adventurous spirit beneath his serious demeanour, she seduces him into a last fling before he settles for a loveless marriage.His is a life of duty and tradition, hers is a pursuit of freedom and pleasure, so this can never be more than a brief affair.
But as the Twenties roar to their conclusion, will Gabrielle survive falling in love with the one man she cannot have? And will Sebastian be able to settle for less than the woman he loves?
RT Book Reviews: “Let's Misbehave is a romp through 1920s England that is sure to delight.”
Available from Amazon and Amazon UK
And finally, there's Rae's newest 1920's release, Prohibited Passion.
In the age of jazz and champagne cocktails, respectable English widow Jenny embarks on a new life in America. Whatever adventures lie ahead, she's certain of one thing: one loss was enough for a lifetime. She will never love again.So when, halfway across the ocean, she is stuck in an elevator with Tom Gallagher, a roguishly handsome and very unavailable Prohibition gangster, she has nothing to fear where her heart is concerned. Or does she?
Available from Amazon and Amazon UK.
It's the time to get swept away into the 1920's - why not get swept away into this fabulous period of change today?
May 2, 2013
Peek at Angel All Year - Free for kindle right now!
My novella Angel All Year is FREE right now on Kindle, and here's an excerpt:
For the umpteenth time, Lucen Bright wished he hadn’t been assigned this particular angel to mentor. Angela’s long red hair twisted in a titian rope down her back. Her pale green eyes flashed with fire when she was angry, and she was often angry. Especially whenever he had to try to break the link to her mortal that she gripped so tightly.
She’d been an angel all year.
And he’d been fighting the urge to kiss her for half of one.
“Look.” An eagle soared in the sky high above. Like they could, if she’d only leave Tom behind and acknowledge the attraction that blazed every time their eyes met. “Want to fly?”
“No.” She plucked a tall daisy from the grass, and peeled back the stalk into long strips. “I don’t want to leave him.” Her voice was hushed. Haunted by regret, shadowed by pain.
There was nothing for it. He’d tried to tell her how it was. How the task of moving on was difficult, not only for those who were left behind, but for those who had been forcibly ripped from the fabric of life. She was so stubborn, nothing he said made any difference. But if she stayed in Tom’s bed, the shock of sharing it with the petite blonde he’d been dating for the past couple of weeks would traumatize her forever.
Maybe it was time to make her face facts. Accept that heaven was right in front of her if she cared to look.
Lucen leaned close, breathed against her mouth, and watched her eyes darken.
A breath puffed out in a shocked exhale. “Lucen.”
Before she could say anything else, he claimed her lips with a kiss.
To find out what happens next, pick up Angel All Year free until the 5th from Amazon uk here, and Amazon com here.
For the umpteenth time, Lucen Bright wished he hadn’t been assigned this particular angel to mentor. Angela’s long red hair twisted in a titian rope down her back. Her pale green eyes flashed with fire when she was angry, and she was often angry. Especially whenever he had to try to break the link to her mortal that she gripped so tightly.
She’d been an angel all year.
And he’d been fighting the urge to kiss her for half of one.
“Look.” An eagle soared in the sky high above. Like they could, if she’d only leave Tom behind and acknowledge the attraction that blazed every time their eyes met. “Want to fly?”
“No.” She plucked a tall daisy from the grass, and peeled back the stalk into long strips. “I don’t want to leave him.” Her voice was hushed. Haunted by regret, shadowed by pain.
There was nothing for it. He’d tried to tell her how it was. How the task of moving on was difficult, not only for those who were left behind, but for those who had been forcibly ripped from the fabric of life. She was so stubborn, nothing he said made any difference. But if she stayed in Tom’s bed, the shock of sharing it with the petite blonde he’d been dating for the past couple of weeks would traumatize her forever.
Maybe it was time to make her face facts. Accept that heaven was right in front of her if she cared to look.
Lucen leaned close, breathed against her mouth, and watched her eyes darken.
A breath puffed out in a shocked exhale. “Lucen.”
Before she could say anything else, he claimed her lips with a kiss.
To find out what happens next, pick up Angel All Year free until the 5th from Amazon uk here, and Amazon com here.
April 30, 2013
Cover Reveal - Runaway Groom
Woo! New Book!New Cover!I'm very excited to reveal the new cover by the lovely Sarah Hansen of Okay Creations for my next release: Runaway Groom.
Runaway Groom is a New Adult/Adult Contemporary Romance with an Amazon release date of 9th June. It will be coming out in paperback later in the summer.
Here's a little about it:
Seven years ago, Matthew Logan ran out on his wedding to June Leigh.
Life is good for fledgling dress-designer April Leigh. She couldn’t be happier that her sister has found a new love, and is excited about her very first commission, June’s wedding dress.
When April discovers June has invited runaway groom Matthew Logan to the wedding, she has to intervene. Matthew’s presence will ruin everything – her father hates him, and just the sight of him in the church might give her mother a heart attack.
Matthew Logan has no intention of going to June’s wedding, but when intriguing April arrives on his doorstep, he can’t resist getting to know her better. When a disaster forces them together neither can deny the passion that combusts into a red-hot affair.
Discovering the truth about the past shifts April’s feelings from lust to love, but bitter experience has taught Matthew to guard his heart.
When it looks as though Matthew will lose her forever, will he fight or flee?
April 27, 2013
Goodreads giveaway ended
Congratulations Terri who won a signed copy of Bound to Love in my goodreads giveaway, it will be winging it's way to you on Monday!
April 22, 2013
Goodreads giveaway
I'm giving away a paperback of Bound to Love on Goodreads, just click on the link to enter!
April 14, 2013
Hero inspiration
Thanks to Minx Kitty/Kat who introduced me to my current hero inspiration - I couldn't believe it when I looked up this guy on youtube and discovered that Matthew Logan, my current hero, can sing!
(Okay, so he says he's Chick Wicks, but he looks awful like the hero in my current work in progress)
(Okay, so he says he's Chick Wicks, but he looks awful like the hero in my current work in progress)
March 25, 2013
Beating Konrath, but not Dan Brown
The Morning After is free for Kindle at the moment, with tomorrow being the last day free.
I checked on Amazon Canada a moment ago, and found that I was currently #2 in the free store.
I'm sandwiched between Dan Brown and J A Konrath, and as this is unlikely to ever happen again, and will doubtless be only the case for a millisecond, thought I'd share the screenshot.
If anyone would like to help me take over the top spot, The Morning After can be downloaded free for Kindle for any of the Amazon stores by clicking on the appropriate links below!
Amazon.caAmazon.comAmazon.co.ukAmazon.deAmazon.itAmazon.esAmazon.frAmazon.jpAmazon.com.br
I checked on Amazon Canada a moment ago, and found that I was currently #2 in the free store.
I'm sandwiched between Dan Brown and J A Konrath, and as this is unlikely to ever happen again, and will doubtless be only the case for a millisecond, thought I'd share the screenshot.
If anyone would like to help me take over the top spot, The Morning After can be downloaded free for Kindle for any of the Amazon stores by clicking on the appropriate links below!
Amazon.caAmazon.comAmazon.co.ukAmazon.deAmazon.itAmazon.esAmazon.frAmazon.jpAmazon.com.br
March 17, 2013
Some Ryan Gosling for St Patrick's Day?
I think so.
But instead of pics, here's some musical Gosling....
But instead of pics, here's some musical Gosling....
February 25, 2013
Something to read for free
February 15, 2013
Lost in space
My email is kaput at the moment, so apologies to anyone who has been trying to reach me over the past couple of days....
I'm hoping to have it back in the next few days, but no doubt any emails will be lost, so if you've tried and got a bounce back or something, please contact me via my 'contact me' button on the right, which goes to my other email address.
Sorry! Am pulling my hair out here....
Oh, and p.s., Blaze is still free until the 16th! (scroll down for info and links)
I'm hoping to have it back in the next few days, but no doubt any emails will be lost, so if you've tried and got a bounce back or something, please contact me via my 'contact me' button on the right, which goes to my other email address.
Sorry! Am pulling my hair out here....
Oh, and p.s., Blaze is still free until the 16th! (scroll down for info and links)
