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Sail Ho!
THE ROGUE'S PRIZE book cover is live! As you can see on my Goodreads page, it's been added to my list of books. Woot!!!
You can't imagine my excitement, me hearties. My publisher's art department got this cover right. The heroine of THE ROGUE'S PRIZE, Lady Adele Seaton, is the only daughter of Earl Pendrim in a sea of six stalwart pirating sons. Redheaded and green-eyed, her fiery Irish temper and adventurous spirit warn she's a force to be reckoned with. And it's up to Captain Henry Guffald to tame her if he's ever going to achieve his objective ~ rescue Garrick Seaton, another member of Nelson's Tea who's been captured in Spain.
The book gets off to a rousing start when Adele attacks Henry's ship. I'm sure you can imagine what ensues. Or can you? I hope you'll give the book a try. ;)
If you'd like to read more about my cover reveal, check out my blog at: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/20... or my blog post at Romance Magicians: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
Have a blessed weekend!!!
Katherine
You can't imagine my excitement, me hearties. My publisher's art department got this cover right. The heroine of THE ROGUE'S PRIZE, Lady Adele Seaton, is the only daughter of Earl Pendrim in a sea of six stalwart pirating sons. Redheaded and green-eyed, her fiery Irish temper and adventurous spirit warn she's a force to be reckoned with. And it's up to Captain Henry Guffald to tame her if he's ever going to achieve his objective ~ rescue Garrick Seaton, another member of Nelson's Tea who's been captured in Spain.
The book gets off to a rousing start when Adele attacks Henry's ship. I'm sure you can imagine what ensues. Or can you? I hope you'll give the book a try. ;)
If you'd like to read more about my cover reveal, check out my blog at: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/20... or my blog post at Romance Magicians: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
Have a blessed weekend!!!
Katherine
Two And Nine!
Such an exciting time for me and you, me hearties!!! There are two days left before The Rogue's Prize launches toward your horizon and nine days until the winners of my Goodreads Giveaway for Duke by Day, Rogue by Night are announced!!!
How am I passing the time? My rogue took my mother and me out for a late birthday celebration last night, where I enjoyed a strawberry daiquiri and scrumptious chocolate dessert. Yum!!! And I got to go see Man Of Steel with Henry Cavill. Great movie filled with fabulous comic book adventure. Very nastalgic too as Superman has been one of the major players on the comic scene for as long as I can remember. Critics have mixed reviews for Man Of Steel but they tend to forget when Superman was created, post depression era when America needed a hero to assauge its woes. Iconic! Uplifting! Dependable! Trustworthy and moral! That's Superman.
Today, I enjoyed breakfast with my rogue and we checked out some cars as we're thinking of trading in our 2000 model for one with better gas mileage. And of course, what day could go by without writing, eh?
Until The Rogue's Prize comes out, here's a snippet for you to enjoy.
With escape in the forefront of her thoughts, Adele asked, “What are you going to do with me?”
“That is something I’ve been asking myself since the moment I saw you brandishing a sword in your hand.”
There was a gleam in Guffald’s eyes, a faint signature sign she recognized — respect, but also something more powerful — attraction. She’d seen the look on Harrison’s face. Lust! Guffald’s momentary lapse gave her an idea. She drew him in.
“Then don’t hold back,” she said. “Go ahead. Kiss me.”
His lips were mere inches away. His cynical eyes turned stormy as they examined hers. At his nearness, unbidden warmth enveloped her, setting off a maelstrom throughout her body. She could feel herself sinking beneath his blue-eyed stare. Determined, however, not to succumb and to keep her wits, she fought the inclination to close the distance and erected a barrier of anger around her. Focus, girl. Focus on what you really want — no, need. She needed to bring Captain Guffald to heel. Not the other way around. But to do so, she was going to have to tempt the devil, draw him close enough so the tips of his lips caressed hers. Then, just as he gave in to her seduction, she’d dispatch him, proving she was immune to him.
Yes, a good plan.
“Kiss me,” she repeated, her voice a tremulous whisper.
Tenderness softened his eyes. He moved in, touching his lips to hers just as she lifted her knee to do him harm. But instead of being startled, his reflexes were quick. Arrowing daggers at her, he stepped easily aside. Undaunted, she swooped underneath his arm, twisting sideways until she was behind him and whipped the chains in an effort to wrap them around Guffald’s neck. But the captain had already anticipated her attack. He countered her actions, ducking to the side before she could trap him. In an instant, he appeared behind her, pinning both of her arms to her sides.
His voice was cool, impersonal. “The cobra finally shows its fangs.”
Guffald didn’t give her time to react. He pulled her toward one of the hanging lamps where he swiftly attached one of her manacled wrists to a hook, and then pulled her other arm outward until he could latch the iron link to another hook on the bedpost.
Outraged, Adele screamed and rattled her chains. “You can’t be serious.”
“Aye,” he said, “I can.” He grinned and straightened his shoulders before easing a knife out of the waistband of his breeches.
Adele’s eyes widened. She was so furious she could barely speak. “W-What do you intend to do with t-that?” Her entire body grew rigid. Did he intend to rid himself of his current problem — her? Garrick will die if you kill me! she wanted to scream.
Oblivious to the fear and rage mounting inside of her, Guffald’s eyes took on a mischievous twinkle. How could he be so callous? For all that was holy, she was a woman! She kicked and thrust her feet into the air, desperately trying to kick him, wound him, anything to keep him from getting closer. But the more she jerked in an attempt to do him bodily harm, the deeper the iron bands dug into her wrists. As her anger became a burning fury, she yelped in pain until her bravado disintegrated.
When she’d spent her last ounce of strength, Guffald moved in closer and placed the dirk’s tip close to her throat. “You like to play games, don’t you?”
She choked down a lump of fear as he lightly stroked the knife along her jaw. “It depends on the game,” she said.
“I have a rewarding game in mind.” Guffald dragged the knife from her jaw to the tip of the collar of Winters’s uniformed coat. Adele held her breath as a grin overtook the captain’s features and he cut off the top button. Pop. She inhaled a swift breath as the now useless ornament dropped into his waiting hand. He cradled it there for a moment, as if weighing it, and then slowly lifted his gaze to hers. His sardonic smile intoned he wasn’t finished.
“What are you doing?” she gasped.
He laughed as if she was dense. “Cutting off buttons, of course.”
Female pirate? Sword fights? Mistaken identities? Rollicking good fun? What's not to love, eh? I do hope you'll give The Rogue's Prize a try and that you'll love these characters as much as I do.
Blessings,
Katherine
How am I passing the time? My rogue took my mother and me out for a late birthday celebration last night, where I enjoyed a strawberry daiquiri and scrumptious chocolate dessert. Yum!!! And I got to go see Man Of Steel with Henry Cavill. Great movie filled with fabulous comic book adventure. Very nastalgic too as Superman has been one of the major players on the comic scene for as long as I can remember. Critics have mixed reviews for Man Of Steel but they tend to forget when Superman was created, post depression era when America needed a hero to assauge its woes. Iconic! Uplifting! Dependable! Trustworthy and moral! That's Superman.
Today, I enjoyed breakfast with my rogue and we checked out some cars as we're thinking of trading in our 2000 model for one with better gas mileage. And of course, what day could go by without writing, eh?
Until The Rogue's Prize comes out, here's a snippet for you to enjoy.
With escape in the forefront of her thoughts, Adele asked, “What are you going to do with me?”
“That is something I’ve been asking myself since the moment I saw you brandishing a sword in your hand.”
There was a gleam in Guffald’s eyes, a faint signature sign she recognized — respect, but also something more powerful — attraction. She’d seen the look on Harrison’s face. Lust! Guffald’s momentary lapse gave her an idea. She drew him in.
“Then don’t hold back,” she said. “Go ahead. Kiss me.”
His lips were mere inches away. His cynical eyes turned stormy as they examined hers. At his nearness, unbidden warmth enveloped her, setting off a maelstrom throughout her body. She could feel herself sinking beneath his blue-eyed stare. Determined, however, not to succumb and to keep her wits, she fought the inclination to close the distance and erected a barrier of anger around her. Focus, girl. Focus on what you really want — no, need. She needed to bring Captain Guffald to heel. Not the other way around. But to do so, she was going to have to tempt the devil, draw him close enough so the tips of his lips caressed hers. Then, just as he gave in to her seduction, she’d dispatch him, proving she was immune to him.
Yes, a good plan.
“Kiss me,” she repeated, her voice a tremulous whisper.
Tenderness softened his eyes. He moved in, touching his lips to hers just as she lifted her knee to do him harm. But instead of being startled, his reflexes were quick. Arrowing daggers at her, he stepped easily aside. Undaunted, she swooped underneath his arm, twisting sideways until she was behind him and whipped the chains in an effort to wrap them around Guffald’s neck. But the captain had already anticipated her attack. He countered her actions, ducking to the side before she could trap him. In an instant, he appeared behind her, pinning both of her arms to her sides.
His voice was cool, impersonal. “The cobra finally shows its fangs.”
Guffald didn’t give her time to react. He pulled her toward one of the hanging lamps where he swiftly attached one of her manacled wrists to a hook, and then pulled her other arm outward until he could latch the iron link to another hook on the bedpost.
Outraged, Adele screamed and rattled her chains. “You can’t be serious.”
“Aye,” he said, “I can.” He grinned and straightened his shoulders before easing a knife out of the waistband of his breeches.
Adele’s eyes widened. She was so furious she could barely speak. “W-What do you intend to do with t-that?” Her entire body grew rigid. Did he intend to rid himself of his current problem — her? Garrick will die if you kill me! she wanted to scream.
Oblivious to the fear and rage mounting inside of her, Guffald’s eyes took on a mischievous twinkle. How could he be so callous? For all that was holy, she was a woman! She kicked and thrust her feet into the air, desperately trying to kick him, wound him, anything to keep him from getting closer. But the more she jerked in an attempt to do him bodily harm, the deeper the iron bands dug into her wrists. As her anger became a burning fury, she yelped in pain until her bravado disintegrated.
When she’d spent her last ounce of strength, Guffald moved in closer and placed the dirk’s tip close to her throat. “You like to play games, don’t you?”
She choked down a lump of fear as he lightly stroked the knife along her jaw. “It depends on the game,” she said.
“I have a rewarding game in mind.” Guffald dragged the knife from her jaw to the tip of the collar of Winters’s uniformed coat. Adele held her breath as a grin overtook the captain’s features and he cut off the top button. Pop. She inhaled a swift breath as the now useless ornament dropped into his waiting hand. He cradled it there for a moment, as if weighing it, and then slowly lifted his gaze to hers. His sardonic smile intoned he wasn’t finished.
“What are you doing?” she gasped.
He laughed as if she was dense. “Cutting off buttons, of course.”
Female pirate? Sword fights? Mistaken identities? Rollicking good fun? What's not to love, eh? I do hope you'll give The Rogue's Prize a try and that you'll love these characters as much as I do.
Blessings,
Katherine
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night is a Kindle Daily Deal!
At last, I can announced my special news, me hearties! And believe you me, it was terrible having to hold this in.
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night, Book One in my Nelson's Tea Series, is a #KindleDailyDeal today!!! Woot and huzzah!!! I'm so excited about this and have brought out pirate jokes and mayhem on my Facebook, Twitter and everywhere else I can think to plunder online. All in the name of fun and excitement, o' course.
My interview at Paperbacks 'n Papercuts is live today. Make sure to check out the shenanigans at:
http://paperbacksnpapercuts.blogspot....
You can follow the fun on Twitter at: @katherinelbone I love to make more friends!
I'm on my Facebook page today at:
https://www.facebook.com/katherine.bo...
And my Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kather...
Come celebrate with me, luvs. And if you're feeling extra jaunty, would you help share the word that Duke by Day is only #99cents today? I'd be most grateful for your kindness!
Time to break open the Henry Morgan and make a toast!
Blessings,
Katherine
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night, Book One in my Nelson's Tea Series, is a #KindleDailyDeal today!!! Woot and huzzah!!! I'm so excited about this and have brought out pirate jokes and mayhem on my Facebook, Twitter and everywhere else I can think to plunder online. All in the name of fun and excitement, o' course.
My interview at Paperbacks 'n Papercuts is live today. Make sure to check out the shenanigans at:
http://paperbacksnpapercuts.blogspot....
You can follow the fun on Twitter at: @katherinelbone I love to make more friends!
I'm on my Facebook page today at:
https://www.facebook.com/katherine.bo...
And my Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kather...
Come celebrate with me, luvs. And if you're feeling extra jaunty, would you help share the word that Duke by Day is only #99cents today? I'd be most grateful for your kindness!
Time to break open the Henry Morgan and make a toast!
Blessings,
Katherine
The Rogue's Prize Up For Pre-Order!
Ahoy, me hearties! Sailing back in to port with great news that has me royally jazzed. I'm so happy to announce that The Rogue's Prize, The Nelson's Tea Series Book #2, is being relaunched by EsKape Press Publishing on December 16th and is up for pre-order now!!!
What a journey this book has taken! We've been hard at work getting this book through production for the past few months. The Rogue's Prize has always been one of my ultimate favorite books because it heralds a fiesty female pirate at the helm. Things are heating up in Nelson's Tea, my friends, and it's up to Captain Henry Guffald and Lady Adele Seaton, aka Captain Belle, to make things right.
If you've already read The Rogue's Prize, I guarantee a wilder ride than ever before. As you can see, EsKape Press has provided me with a FANtastic book cover! I'm especially proud of this one, I must say! (Pirate!)
If you'd like to pre-order The Rogue's Prize, here's its port of call: http://ow.ly/FxXYn #99cents
Meanwhile, edits for MY LADY ROGUE are in and I'm hard at work getting the rest of Simon and Gillian's story to ye all. Look for this book sometime around March 2014. Mesmerizing drama! Will Simon and Gillian finally get their much coveted HEA?
In the meantime, the holidays are full of adventure, aren't they? I'm also humbled to be part of THE ROMANCING THE ROGUE Box Set. DUKE BY DAY, ROGUE BY NIGHT is one of 10 books in this fabulous deal, me hearties! #99cents Don't miss out on books by Rose Gordon, Christi Caldwell, Moriah Densley, Ruth J. Hartman, Kristin Vayden, Kim Bowman and Kay Springsteen, Patricia Kiyono, Melissa MacKinnon, BG Lashbrooks, and me!
You can order that here: http://ow.ly/Fy2kI #99cents
There's been lots of activity on me ship these days. I haven't gotten started putting up holiday decorations yet, but just spent a great November visiting with my children, the loves of my life!
Today, however, Captain Jack Sparrow is back to interview Bestselling Author Patricia Kiyono and her launch of CHRISTMAS JOURNEY #99cents. You can check out that post and Lady Patricia's book here: http://ow.ly/Fy2PQ
I wish ye all a splendid week and hope you'll get a chance to read The Rogue's Prize soon!
Blessings,
Katherine
What a journey this book has taken! We've been hard at work getting this book through production for the past few months. The Rogue's Prize has always been one of my ultimate favorite books because it heralds a fiesty female pirate at the helm. Things are heating up in Nelson's Tea, my friends, and it's up to Captain Henry Guffald and Lady Adele Seaton, aka Captain Belle, to make things right.
If you've already read The Rogue's Prize, I guarantee a wilder ride than ever before. As you can see, EsKape Press has provided me with a FANtastic book cover! I'm especially proud of this one, I must say! (Pirate!)
If you'd like to pre-order The Rogue's Prize, here's its port of call: http://ow.ly/FxXYn #99cents
Meanwhile, edits for MY LADY ROGUE are in and I'm hard at work getting the rest of Simon and Gillian's story to ye all. Look for this book sometime around March 2014. Mesmerizing drama! Will Simon and Gillian finally get their much coveted HEA?
In the meantime, the holidays are full of adventure, aren't they? I'm also humbled to be part of THE ROMANCING THE ROGUE Box Set. DUKE BY DAY, ROGUE BY NIGHT is one of 10 books in this fabulous deal, me hearties! #99cents Don't miss out on books by Rose Gordon, Christi Caldwell, Moriah Densley, Ruth J. Hartman, Kristin Vayden, Kim Bowman and Kay Springsteen, Patricia Kiyono, Melissa MacKinnon, BG Lashbrooks, and me!
You can order that here: http://ow.ly/Fy2kI #99cents
There's been lots of activity on me ship these days. I haven't gotten started putting up holiday decorations yet, but just spent a great November visiting with my children, the loves of my life!
Today, however, Captain Jack Sparrow is back to interview Bestselling Author Patricia Kiyono and her launch of CHRISTMAS JOURNEY #99cents. You can check out that post and Lady Patricia's book here: http://ow.ly/Fy2PQ
I wish ye all a splendid week and hope you'll get a chance to read The Rogue's Prize soon!
Blessings,
Katherine
