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WINTERY GIVEAWAY!

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Is it snowing where you are? This winter hasn't been too bad until the last two weeks. In this span, though, I've believe I've had enough for quite a while. While I appreciate the beauty of a wintery scene, I lost electricity last week for almost five days! Still, I had my books! The only good thing is that I caught up with my reading.

Last week saw the release of BROKEN LEGACY! To celebrate I had a month of book giveaways! Congratulations to the latest winners—Amber and Ivana!

AMAZON US   AMAZON UKI'm not done. This week I have one of my other books, The Cry For Freedom, going free. This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, The Cry For Freedom, will be free. Don't miss out on its free days. The Cry For Freedom is the first book in the Winds of Betrayl Series under my name Jerri Hines. Unlike Secret Lives Series, the Winds of Betrayal books are not stand alone books. So this is an excellent opportunity to get the first book FREE!

Coming up this week...maybe next...depends on how much time I have... Embrace of the Enemy, Book Two Winds of Betrayal Series will be released. The Cry For Freedom and Embrace of the Enemy was previously published as Patriot Secrets. I split the book into two because of it's length. Patriot Secrets was kinda long because both The Cry For Freedom and Embrace of the Enemy are full length books.

COMING SOON!
Don't forget to get your copy of BROKEN LEGACY! Enjoy! Don't forget Seductive Secrets is always a free ebook!

SECRET LIVES SERIES BOOK GIVEAWAY!

BROKEN LEGACY, BOOK TWO SECRET LIVES SERIES
Lord Gerard Lenister needed the lady…after their meeting, he wanted her. For seventeen years Lady Eloise Granville lived in France thinking herself a bastard. Not until her life was threatened did her father cross the English Channel to reclaim her as his legitimate daughter. Now four years later a revolution roars its ugly head in France. Rumors abound of Lady Eloise’s life before her emergence in England…rumors that link her to the notorious leaders of the French Revolution.
Lord Gerard Lenister knows well the whispered connections Lady Eloise has across the Channel and the disdain that Society holds for the lady. It matters little to him. He could have cared less if she was the incarnation of a she-devil. He would marry Jezebel herself if she helped him on his mission. He is that desperate…but soon he discovers that Lady Eloise is not what she seems.Want a love story to enjoy. Grab a copy of Broken Legacy! Paperback will hopefully be ready by next week.

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Want a copy! Still giving away a copy of Seductive Secrets paperback this week!
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Seductive Secrets is a FREE ebook! Would you like a free paperback? 
 Do you want a chance to win a signed copy of Seductive Secrets? I have some copies I’m giving away for the next few weeks. Not only Seductive Secrets, but a copy more of my books. In the Whispers of a Legend series under my other pen name Carrie James Haynes, Part Four-  Time of the Nuxvenom  or one of the Tides of Charleston Series,  Another Night Falls . It will be your choice. But you have to comment to win!

 You can comment anywhere I’m at socially… here, Jerri Hines Romance Author, Colleen Connally Blog,  Novel Works, Whispers of a Legend Saga, or on twitter at @jhines340   @carriejhaynes  @colleenconnally or any of my Facebook pages.
I'm still trying to recover from last week's storm, but I am set to give away books, books and more books. I will be announcing winners MONDAY! I will choose a few this week to make up for last week and celebrate Broken Legacy's release!
Enjoy Broken Legacy!

BROKEN LEGACY IS HERE!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! ENJOY A POIGNANT LOVE STORY— BROKEN LEGACY!
  BROKEN LEGACY, BOOK TWO SECRET LIVES SERIES
Blurb
Lord Gerard Lenister needed the lady…after their meeting, he wanted her.
For seventeen years Lady Eloise Granville lived in France thinking herself a bastard. Not until her life was threatened did her father cross the English Channel to reclaim her as his legitimate daughter. Now four years later a revolution roars its ugly head in France. Rumors abound of Lady Eloise’s life before her emergence in England…rumors that link her to the notorious leaders of the French Revolution.

Lord Gerard Lenister knows well the whispered connections Lady Eloise has across the Channel and the disdain that Society holds for the lady. It matters little to him. He could have cared less if she was the incarnation of a she-devil. He would marry Jezebel herself if she helped him on his mission. He is that desperate…but soon he discovers that Lady Eloise is not what she seems.

LondonJune, 1794
Chapter One
"The Earl of Lenister, Eloise," said Mrs. Gunton, Lady Beatrice Marichone, whispering in the ear of the willowy figure standing next to her."And pray, dear Cousin Beatrice, that is supposed to mean what to me?" Lady Eloise Granville smiled dutifully at the matron of her family."Do not play those games with me this night, Eloise. You know full well what I mean. Why, Lady Breck was the third one to tell me that he has asked about you! Now, come, let us go back into the ballroom. We need to be somewhere where he can find you.""And where do you want me to perch so that I will not be overlooked?"“Why do you always make things more difficult than they have to be?” Cousin Beatrice replied under her breath. She turned a corner and observed a group of noblemen. Not finding who she sought, she frowned and set off back toward the ballroom. Pausing, she glanced at Eloise in a manner that suggested she approved of her appearance. Her face softened. "You won't be overlooked tonight, I assure you. You look beautiful. I'm so happy you took the time...""Don't," Eloise protested. "Please don't harp on me tonight. I have complied with your wishes. I have danced and smiled. Why, I even let your maid set my hair.”"Heddy’s work is most becoming this night, I might add. Adding the rosebuds was a nice touch with your gown."Eloise had certainly glanced in the mirror before she left her chamber. Of course, she had taken care with her appearance this day. She wanted no one's pity, no, not at her younger sister’s celebration ball. She wore an extravagant light rose color gown, which accented her dark, almost raven, hair and pale white skin. Though most would comment first upon her eyes; she had heard it many times. Cousin Beatrice said she had never seen such large, telling blue eyes.  Entering into the ballroom, Eloise's eyes swept over the merry crowd. Her brother, His Grace, Edmund, the sixth Duke of Rotheward, had spared no expense this night for their sister's celebration. His London home was exquisitely decorated with exotic plants and flowers. Every room seemed to overflow with the most elegant of guests. The orchestra's minuet accompanied a gay chatter. She caught sight of Susanna. Never had her sister been considered a beauty, not in the classic sense. Tonight, though, Susanna gleamed with her groom, Sir Joseph, Baron of Waverly, on her arm.“She looks so happy,” Eloise uttered under her breath. Despite herself, she felt tightness in the back of her throat that signaled tears she had sworn not to cry.“It should have been you,” Cousin Beatrice said, straightening out the back of Eloise’s gown. “You should never have released him. It had been your father’s wish. Why? Why would you have done so? What on earth are you going to do now? If you think for one moment another proposal will come your way…and Sir Joseph had been willing to hold to the agreement.”“His father was not. The elder Lord Wessex made all perfectly clear to me. How could you even consider that I would want such a marriage? They are ashamed of me.”“You would have been well cared for. My head aches with thinking of who…”“Do not concern yourself, Cousin Beatrice. In a few months, I will have my inheritance and will not be a burden upon you anymore. If it is too much to bear until then, I will go and live with Edmund and Julia and become a thorn in Her Grace, the Dowager’s side…”“You should well call her Momma,” Cousin Beatrice corrected Eloise.“She was only my father’s wife. She was never Momma to me.” Eloise grinned at the humor of it. “She wished only I stayed across the Channel. She left me there long enough. It was only after…”“Please, Eloise,” Cousin Beatrice implored. “There you go again. Do I have to remind you again not to talk like that? If you didn’t keep reminding everyone about your birth, one might overlook the slight oversight of your father.”“You talk as if I’m a bastard, Cousin Beatrice. I do believe Father married my mama much to the chagrin of all.”“I should wash my hands clean of you with that tongue of yours.”“But you can’t.”“No, my child, I can’t.”“Don’t worry about me, Cousin Beatrice,” Eloise said, albeit a bit more quietly. “But I have no desire to talk of it here.”“When, Eloise? I have not pressed you. Not when you released Sir Joseph. Not when you refused a season. Is it your desire to become an irritable old maid, destined to travel from one relative home to another? To have no children or husband of your own?”“All have a different course in life to follow,” Eloise said flatly. She found the retort difficult to utter, feeling as though the words actually burned in her lungs. Pressing her lips together, her mind raced. “And I allowed Julia to launch me into Society. I only refused to stay for the whole of the season.”"You stayed but a week, my dear."Suddenly a movement from the far end of the ballroom caught her eyes. Her eyebrows rose slightly. “I do believe that Her Grace is motioning for me. It seems little Lucie has escaped the nursery, if my eyes do not deceive me. I told…”“Oh, no, you don’t,” Cousin Beatrice said, overriding Eloise. “I will see to your youngest sister and find her governess. What I would ever do if any of you ever minded! If you go, you won’t return. Susanna wants you here. Thank heaven for at least one of your father’s offspring to have the sense of mind to listen. Now, promise me, my dear, you won’t disappear…”“I will see to her welfare, Lady Marichone.”Eloise opened her mouth to politely decline the offer from the gentleman’s voice behind her and then realized when she turned that the gentleman stood by her brother. The stranger towered over Edmund and commanded immediate attention with his bearing. Dressed with impeccable elegance with his striped nut-brown coat and breeches, his waistcoat was of silver tissue and embroidered to coordinate with his coat. His face was ruggedly handsome with a semblance of a scar directly over his right eye. His sculpted cheekbones and strong jaw left little doubt of his masculinity. Her eyes soaked in the sight of his broad shoulders and chest, and followed the view down to his slim waist and hips. He wore no wig, but tied his light brown hair at his neck. His piercing blue eyes looked at her and she looked right back.“Lord Lenister.” Cousin Beatrice gave a slight bob. Her age and knees allowed no more. “It is good to see you again. And you, also, Edmund.”“Cousin Beatrice, allow us to oversee Eloise for the moment,” Edmund intervened and stepped forward, evident in his manner he found all amusing. Eloise raised her chin in defiance. “Good evening, Eloise. Julia sent me to find you. May I present to you his lordship, Lord Gerard, Earl of Lenister.”“Lord Lenister,” Eloise said, sinking into a deep curtsy before the Earl of Lenister. She curtsied again in front of her brother.“Lady Eloise,” Lenister said simply. “A lovely night for the festivities. I hope you have enjoyed them.”“Extremely so,” she said. Her eyes flickered back over at her brother. He gave her a large grin. Without a doubt, she was in the middle of a conspiracy.“Then do me the pleasure of the next dance,” Lenister offered. He had a deep voice…challenging voice. The timing to his request faltered when the music paused.Eloise tilted her head to the side and glanced back at the earl. “It seems that the orchestra is breaking for the moment. It does look as if someone broke a string. Whatever will Her Grace, the Dowager, do! I will have to see if I can offer my services. I’m certain when they begin again I will find…”“And give you an opportunity to escape?” Lenister said. “I’m afraid you have me by your side until the time it begins again.”A retort laid on her lips, but to her dismay she found both her brother and Cousin Beatrice had disappeared. “Come now, Lady Eloise, there are certainly worse fates than being left within my care.”“Did you lose a wager with my brother, my lord, to have to endure such a fate? I will tell him you did your best. It will be quite understandable to have failed with one such as I.”“I’m not one who concedes easily, my lady.” He looked her directly in the face. “I’m one who has come to the conclusion that you are not destined for any other fate than one that you have decided upon.”“Meaning, you do not pity me that my younger sister has married. Lord Lenister, most would find I’m destined to be an old maid, by all accounts.”“Most have not released their fiancé from their arrangement and in the most extraordinary turn of events, her sister marries the fellow.”“It was a far better solution, I assure you, my lord. My father, in his wisdom, deemed a connection to Sir Joseph value to the family. Unfortunately, the elder Lord Wessex felt pressure, I'm afraid, when it came to me being the string to bind the tie," Eloise told him."Then it is my gain."Eloise raised an eyebrow. "I assume, Lord Lenister, that you find noble marriages a matter of precedence and fiscal responsibility. Practical and logical.""Yes, logic would bode well in any marriage." He said his words simply, without a trace of sarcasm. He had the look of a man who lacked a sense of humor."And you have experience to your wisdom?"The corner of his mouth quirked upward. "Alas, no. I have never found the time. I have been away from England for years serving in His Majesty’s army. I have only recently returned. I'm taken back a tad with your question. I thought all would have been common knowledge.""For an aging old maid? I suppose I should beg your forgiveness for my ignorance.""Touché, Mademoiselle Granville. I would never consider you ignorant by any means. I stand in marvel at your accomplishments.” Lord Lenister raised his arm as the orchestra had taken their places once more.Eloise felt her mouth slip open and snapped her teeth together. He had rattled off his last words in perfect French. A distinct feeling encompassed her. Although her knowledge of Lord Lenister was limited at best, he knew of her. Tentatively, she accepted his arm and walked toward the dance floor.
Despite her misgivings, Eloise enjoyed herself immensely. The opportunity didn't present itself often for her to dance, nor would she likely admit she enjoyed the activity. As the music died, his hand lay on hers to escort her off the floor and the whole of her body tingled. To her dismay, she felt her face flush with a sudden warmth.“Let us retire to the drawing room. I will attend to your refreshment if you promise not to disappear on me. I would hate to scourge the house such as this one for you.” He smiled. The shape of his mouth caught her attention. A slight smile formed on his lips, an arrogant smile much as if he realized the effect he had upon her. Then he added, “But I would.”Once more, she felt herself at a distinct disadvantage. She eyed him cautiously and then dismissed her apprehension. It would matter little in the morning, she told herself. What harm could come from an innocent flirtation with a handsome man? In all likelihood, she would never see him again.She nodded politely and allowed him to lead her to a seat near the large vaulted window, which gave her a full view of the crowded room of unfamiliar faces. She gave little thought to the guests. Without question, Lord Lenister held her interest. She watched him walk out the door. She wondered for the moment why was he dispensing attention upon her. She quickly dismissed flattery…that his attraction to her lay with her appearance.She had long ago comprehended her birth presented a large obstacle to overcome in the eyes of the ton, even with the title of Lady Eloise D’Arcy Granville, the daughter of the late His Grace, the fifth Duke of Rotheward. She glanced around the large room while she waited. Then suddenly a strange feeling surged through her as if someone were watching her.She turned her head abruptly and met the avid eyes of a man standing in the far doorway. He was a short middle-aged man, dowdy, in fact, with red pudgy cheeks, but without question he eyed her intently. He had a familiar look. Then to her horror, his face brightened and gave her a weak smile.Panic welled within her with the comprehension of why he seemed familiar. Calm. Stay calm. Surely he would not acknowledge me. Eloise maintained her composure as she sat rigid without a hint of emotion, while desperately trying to assess the situation. Her gaze held firm upon the man. Then he made a step forward toward her, halting only when Lord Lenister entered back into the room.The stranger nodded to the earl. Eloise straightaway recognized a look between acquaintances. Although for the life of her she didn’t understand the stranger’s presence, she understood the need to withdraw…and quickly.She rose and gathered up her skirt. With great effort, she exited in a dignified manner out the open side door to the veranda. The warm night gave pause to more than a few guests cluttering the terrace. Ignoring the beauty of the decorative scene, she scurried down the steps into the garden. She escaped only to the far entrance where she collapsed upon a bench.“Why are you running?”Her head lowered. She chose not to answer. What good would an explanation do when the words would go unheeded? And what did she owe this man…this stranger?Lord Lenister stalked up to her and pulled her to her feet. “I asked you a question, Lady Eloise.”“I needed fresh air, my lord. Nothing more. Pray, release me. You are hurting my arm. I wish nothing more than to retire.”“And run again? There is to be no more running. I suspected such before my appearance here tonight. Confirmed by vicomte’s identification. Did you not think that you might be recognized eventually, my dear?”“I have only a few months more to contend with these functions and then…”“Then what? What exactly do you have in mind?” Both his hands gripped tightly her shoulders. She had no choice but to look him straight in his eyes.“Why is it a concern of yours, Monsieur? Why do my actions concern you?” Frazzled, she broke into her native French.He answered her back the same. “Because I need your help, Mademoiselle. I need your help.”

SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW

Expecting a lot of snow in a couple of hours. Without a doubt, I know I will lose electricity. We have a tendency around here to lose power when the wind blows, so it's probably a given. Been busy all week preparing for Broken Legacy's release.

It's coming next week! Don't forget my book giveaway! Congratulations to Lora last week's winner.

COMING SOON!


Lord Gerard Lenister needed the lady…after their meeting, he wanted her.   For seventeen years Lady Eloise Granville lived in France thinking herself a bastard. Not until her life was threatened did her father cross the English Channel to reclaim her as his legitimate daughter. Now four years later a revolution roars its ugly head in France. Rumors abound of Lady Eloise’s life before her emergence in England…rumors that link her to the notorious leaders of the French Revolution.Lord Gerard Lenister knows well the whispered connections Lady Eloise has across the Channel and the disdain that Society holds for the lady. It matters little to him. He could have cared less if she was the incarnation of a she-devil. He would marry Jezebel herself if she helped him on his mission. He is that desperate...but soon he discovers that Lady Eloise is not what she seems.






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FREE ebook! Would you like a free paperback?  
Do you want a chance to win a signed copy of Seductive Secrets? I have some copies I’m giving away for the next few weeks. Not only Seductive Secrets, but a copy more of my books. In the Whispers of a Legend series under my other pen name Carrie James Haynes, Part Four-  Time of the Nuxvenom  or one of the Tides of Charleston Series,  Another Night Falls . It will be your choice. But you have to comment to win!
You can comment anywhere I’m at socially… here, Jerri Hines, Romance Author, Castle in the Air, Novel Works, Whispers of a Legend Saga, or on twitter at @jhines340   @carriejhaynes  @colleenconnally or any of my Facebook pages.

A MONTH OF ROMANCE

COMING SOON!Have a couple of things happening this month! First and foremost, BROKEN LEGACY, Book Two of Secret Lives Series, is set to be released later this month!!!

Up until that time...don't forget about the book giveaway!





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FREE ebook! Would you like a free paperback?  
Do you want a chance to win a signed copy of Seductive Secrets? I have some copies I’m giving away for the next few weeks. Not only Seductive Secrets, but a copy more of my books. In the Whispers of a Legend series under my other pen name Carrie James Haynes, Part Four-  Time of the Nuxvenom  or one of the Tides of Charleston Series,  Another Night Falls . It will be your choice. But you have to comment to win!
Congratulations to last week's winners Vanessa, Renee, and Jessica! I’ll be giving away books until Broken Legacy is released!
You can comment anywhere I’m at socially… here, Jerri Hines, Romance Author, Castle in the Air, Novel Works, Whispers of a Legend Saga, or on twitter at @jhines340   @carriejhaynes  @colleenconnally or any of my Facebook pages.
So what else do I have planned for February?
I'm in the process of revamping my Winds of Betrayal Series under my name Jerri Hines. I got the rights back to Patriot Secrets. Just a little revising...and splitting the books into two parts. Patriot Secrets is a such a long book for an ebook. Renaming the book and I have the first cover...just in the mood to show it to you...

Patriot Secrets has been renamed
Part One-   THE CRY FOR FREEDOM, WINDS OF BETRAYAL, BOOK IPart Two-   EMBRACE OF THE ENEMY, WINDS OF BETRAYAL, BOOK II
Ruse of Love has been renamed and will be getting a new cover itself
                  KISS OF DECEIT,  WINDS OF BETRAYAL, BOOK III
Then the last book in the series—
                  THE HEAVENS SHALL FALL, WINDS OF BETRAYL, BOOK IV
Changes with Winds of Betrayal are coming this February!

Seductive Secrets Book Giveaway!

Do you want a chance to win a signed copy of Seductive Secrets? I have some copies I'm giving away for the next few weeks. Not only Seductive Secrets, but a copy more of my books. In the Whispers of a Legend series under my other pen name Carrie James Haynes, Part Four- Time of the Nuxvenom or one of the Tides of Charleston Series, Another Night Falls. It will be your choice. But you have to comment to win.

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You can comment anywhere I'm at socially... here, Castle in the Air, Jerri Hines, Romance Author, Novel Works, Whispers of a Legend Saga, or on twitter at @jhines340   @carriejhaynes  @colleenconnally
or on my Facebook pages.

Easy...will be giving away books until Broken Legacy is released!

Winning books is fun. I know. The other day out of the blue a Jia- love that name by the way- got in touch with me that I had won ten books from The Knight Agency. I didn't even know I had entered. When I get request, I always try and help if I can. This time I won ten books! So excited because they were so nice to send them to my mother. My mother has been having health issues for the last few months. All she can do at the moment is sit and read. She loves to read. She's gonna love it! I do so appreciate The Knight Agency for sending them to her. Brightened her day!

So let me brightened yours. Just leave a comment. Broken Legacy is coming!

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A Taste of Seductive Secrets

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Wanted to share a few recent readers reviews! Thanks for the feedback! It's much appreciated!

Amazon reviews

Captivating, January 12, 2013

By LadyAtlantis (St.) 
Seductive Secrets (Secret Lives Series) (Kindle Edition)This is definitely a must read! I truly enjoyed the story and characters, the perfect mix of romance, mystery, suspense, action and the historical background descriptions. Once you get to know the characters you will be engrossed until the end of the story. I am looking forward to more books from the author, as well as the rest of this series.
Pretty wicked in all the right ways, January 9, 2013By Eahardy  Seductive Secrets (Secret Lives Series) (Kindle Edition)A love story with a little more. I came with for the story and stayed for the characters and all the things they did behind closed doors. Entertaining as it was it was filled with twist and turns and hot encounters, would definitely read again^_^
Seductive Secrets, January 8, 2013By Paula Seductive Secrets (Secret Lives Series) (Kindle Edition)This is the first historical romance books that I have read. It was a beautiful story, with twist and turns. The author drew me right in with Alyce the main character. Her whole life was turned upside down when she was 12, when her father passed away. Years later, her home was burned, and someone tried to kill her in a hotel. She heard her aunt telling her uncle that she no longer wanted Alyce because evil surrounded her. The author paints a picture of a lady that your heart can't help but love, and you want the best for Alyce.
Seductive secrets, January 5, 2013By Liz Delino Seductive Secrets (Secret Lives Series) (Kindle Edition)This book is a good read. The romance and love it speaks of is warming. There is always something new on each chapter. I could not put it down. It's a great read.

SECRET LIVES SERIES

COMING SOON!
FEBRUARY, 2013!The next book in the Secret Lives Series is coming! BROKEN LEGACY, Secret Lives Series Book 2, is scheduled to be released in February, 2013. I'm shooting for February 14th!

AMAZON     BARNES AND NOBLEErin Dameron-Hill has done a fabulous job on the cover! It's beautiful! She even went back to Seductive Secrets cover and updated it. Remember Seductive Secrets is Free!
Seductive Secrets in Paperback!
It's up!  

Happy Cyber Monday!

I haven't been the best keeping up with my blogs. Have a lot of things going on. Not an excuse, just a reason. Life has a way of interfering with my plans. At the moment, my mom is sick. So everything I want to do is being put on the back burner.

You know what I wish for everyone this holiday season...I wish that everyone—everyone would take the time to enjoy their family. I wish everyone joy and happiness. I wish everyone would concentrate on the positives in their lives. Life is too short. Enjoy it.

I've had some readers wanting to know when my next book will be out under Colleen Connally. I'm shooting again for February 14, 2013. I think it will be Broken Legacy. I keep going back and forth, but I believe Seductive Lies will follow shortly after...at least it's what I have planned at the moment.

AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, WCPBut I have other books already out you might enjoy...not the same setting as Seductive Secrets. If you can't wait for Broken Legacy, try Another Night Falls , I don't think you'll be disappointed. Also if you would like a chance for a printed copy, leave a comment.

I have enjoyed writing my fantasy series, Whispers of a Legend. I just released part four in the series.
Whispers of a Legend series has been close to my heart.  I just released Part Four-
Time of the Nuxvenom.

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Ruse of Love

Patriot Secrets
Now for what I have planned...I closed my regular website. Never went over to it. I'm going to bring up another blog just for my works...all of them together. All my books. Just to let you know Patriot Secrets will be coming down on November 27th. The rights are reverting back to me. I want to revamp the covers of both Winds of Betrayal Series. So if you want Patriot Secrets, grab it before it goes down...at least for the time being. Probably looking at the beginning of the year. Have to catch up with myself.

Classic Love Stories

AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLEI'm in between writing projects at the moment. The next Whispers installment is out to the editors. So I'll be moving on to the next Secret Lives Series. I'm stuck at the moment though. I have half a book...Broken Legacy, started. It will be under Colleen Connally, but its not a paranormal story. Maybe it's Halloween, but I feel like a good ghost story.

When I wrote Seductive Secrets/Daughter of Deceit, I really hadn't any intention of writing anything paranormal. It just kinda of happened. The same goes for me now. I have a story swirling in my head, just have to get it down on paper. Sometimes that's hard to get down exactly what I'm looking for. I've already rewrote the opening three times.

So what do I like to do between writing books...read...a lot. I love books. I reread books, too. So what books have I read...in the last week or two....

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros (Love Ms Medeiros)

Runaway Heart by Claudy Conn

Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey (one of my favorite authors)

To Dare the Duke of Dangerfield by Bronwen Evans

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (one of my all time favorite books)

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (another one of my all time favorite books)

At the moment, I'm in the Gothic mood...along the moors with Catherine and Heathcliff... I highly recommended Wuthering Heights to one of my younger friends a few years ago. She wasn't as impressed as I was. Now rereading the book, I can understand why she couldn't get into the book. Writing styles have changed over the years. The way the characters interact and talk have changed. But its the reason I love Wuthering Heights. It has a dark quality that won't let go of you.

There are romances I read that I call 'feel good' romances. The majority of romances for me fall into this category- a fantasy escape. But at times, I want a book to pull at my emotions. Wuthering Heights does that for me. I don't think I could ever write a book like Wuthering Heights...I have to have my characters have that happy ending. I guess that's why I admire Wuthering Heights...it's the reason it's a Classic. I don't know how many times I have read the Classics...from Pride and Prejudice, Gone With the Wind, To Kill a Mockingbird, Wuthering Heights...they stay with you long after you read them.

You know what...even though I have most on the Classics in hard cover, you can get a lot of them for free online for your kindle, nook or ipad.

Well...got to get back to reading. Next week, I will start my book in earnest and I won't get much reading done after that.

Have a good one! Keep reading!