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November 29, 2022

To Sir Christmas, With Love is Available NOW!

Ahoy, me hearties! I got so carried away with release day for To Sir Christmas, With Love , and a deadline for the third book in my Christmas for Ransome Series, that I forgot to write a blog about my good news on Goodreads. (Well, there was a holiday in there too. So, here's a belated Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! 🎉🦃🎉

The Pirate's Yuletide Treasure, which started out as a short story in A Christmas Brothel Anthology as The Pirate's Yuletide Haven, is the inspiration for this series.

Readers wanted to know more about Captain Ransome and his wife, Cassia. What a wonderful romantic duo! I've had a FABulous time writing this new three book series based on the short story for you.

It's called the Christmas for Ransome Series.

In To Sir Christmas, With Love, you'll meet two prisoners of war that Captain Ransome liberates a year before the short story takes place. The first book features a navy captain who's been a prisoner of war for five years and the woman who's waited for his return. The second book, Yule be Home for Christmas, features the surgeon and a stablemaster's daughter. The third book in the series, the expanded short story, focuses on Captain Ransome and Cassia as they fight to make their way to Klaus Haus for Christmas Eve.

Here's a peek at To Sir Christmas, With Love.

Napoleon’s war still rages on the Continent, and Lieutenant Christmas Astley-Milne must return to sea. However, Chris is tormented that Emma Clavering, the woman he’s always loved, might marry another while he’s gone. There’s nothing for it but for him to propose before he leaves.

Emma accepts without hesitation. But as months turn into years, and nothing more is heard of Chris, must she also accept that he’s dead, or is he being held captive? The only way she can keep hope alive is to help bring prisoners of war back to England as part of a smuggling operation she runs with her cousin. It’s her dearest wish that Chris, wherever he is, is being treated well, and he, too, will eventually be returned safe and sound.

Finally, after five long years, her steadfastness is rewarded when Chris comes home just in time for Christmas. But he is not the same man who left her to fight the French. War has changed him, and he is wounded inside and out. Will anything, save a Yuletide miracle, be enough to thaw his heart?


Special thanks to Goodreads reviewers who have given the book 4 - 5 Star reviews. Huzzah!!!

Book two releases December 13th. Book three will release mid-January.

Prisoners of war. Friends to lovers. Pirates. Smugglers. Daring women. Christmas lyrics and old fashioned traditions await.

Blessings,
Katherine
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April 27, 2022

Announcing the release of Pretty Little Lyon!

I’m so thrilled to hear that readers are enjoying the great twist at the end of my new release Pretty Little Lyon. [No spoilers] ❤️

What do these words have in common?

A nutty professor. The Rosetta Stone. An undercover investigator. A gambling hell. A brothel madam. Blackmail. Scandal.

Pretty Little Lyon

Enter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made… unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON’S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives… and loves.

If you do not marry by Season’s end, I shall expose the seedy side of your father’s past, thereby damaging his reputation—and yours by proxy—condemning you both to a life of destitution and despair.

Who is sending Charlotta Walcot threatening notes? Why would anyone cast aspersions against her father, a mild-mannered professor of antiquities at Cambridge University? As for herself, although she has no plans to wed, why would that be of issue to anyone to save herself? Desperate to swerve the scandal that would destroy both her and her father’s reputations, Charlotta dares to venture into the Lyon’s Den, a gambling hall and house of ill repute in London’s fashionable Whitehall. There, she begs its owner, the mysterious Black Widow, Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon, to use her connections to identify her blackmailer.

But that is not the end of Charlotta’s troubles.

Obliged to attend her cousins’ coming-out ball, she collides with Lord Septimus Grey. After witnessing the delivery of another unpleasant note to her, Septimus offers his help. But how can Charlotta place her trust in him since he is the man who, years ago, stole her young and impressionable heart?

[Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!]

A BIG thank you to all the readers who have read the book and left a review. Here's what a few of you had to say:

"A second chance at love, combined with a mystery, a disguised assistant to Dove-Lyon and a road to happy ever after, if they can only find their way." ~ 5 Stars Amazon Reviewer

"Katherine Bone has developed a wonderful tale of deception, a lost love, and an unexpected conclusion. I really enjoyed reading the “Pretty Little Lyon” and I believe you will, too." ~ 5 Stars Amazon Reviewer

"A fun, historical romance that is linked to the Lyon's Den World, a multi author series. All the books I've read from this "World" have been fun. Now we learn a bit more about the Lady herself.
Good fun." ~ 4 Stars Amazon Reviewer

Get your copy today: https://amzn.to/3L4cQrS

Blessings,
Katherine
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October 9, 2021

The Sea Rover's Curse is AVAILABLE Now!

Ahoy! I'm happy to announce I finally have another book release! The Sea Rover's Curse is my Little Mermaid meets Treasure Island story from Dragonblade Publishing!

BUY here: https://bit.ly/TheSeaRoversCurse

A curse that’s lasted centuries and a legacy restored.

Precious Cargo . . .

After a childhood spent orphaned on the streets of revolutionary Paris, Merryn de Marais took to a life of plunder on the high seas to aid the Jacobin cause. But now there’s a new mission firing her spirit. Her ship is heading for the island of Lundy off southwest England, once owned by her ancestor, Sir William de Marisco. If Merryn can break the curse that has vexed sea rovers for centuries and find the treasure trove William buried there, she can save her beloved grand-père from being executed by Napoleon’s brutal secret police.

Sleeping with the enemy . . .

Captain Christopher—Kit—Lambrick, once of the British Royal Navy, leads the guarding of Lundy against piracy and foreign invaders. When a ship founders off the island’s coast, he discovers amongst the wreckage the most intriguing cargo he’s ever encountered—a half-drowned, beautiful young Frenchwoman. As Kit watches over this mysterious mermaid while she thrashes with fever, he’s drawn to her.

Yet, his duty lies with the defence of the realm, and no matter how much his heart yearns, he must resist her. For she could be a pirate or a spy.

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A lengthy illness and brain fog made for 'fun' companions during 2019/2020. At one time, I feared I'd never write again. But, thank goodness, my muse came calling.

I hope you enjoy my latest pirate adventure!

Oh! And don't forget you can BUY today: https://bit.ly/TheSeaRoversCurse

Blessings,
Katherine
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November 10, 2019

PREORDER A Sprig of Mistletoe Today!

Ahoy! Oh my goodness, I haven't posted here in a long time, but it's good to be back with some great news. I've written my first Victorian Christmas book, A Sprig of Mistletoe , and it's up for preorder now. The book has all of the wonderful feel-good moments of Christmas, except snow. (The winter of 1843 was incredibly mild for London and Hertfordshire.) You'll get music, travel by steam engine, efforts to help poor children like Tiny Tim, and kisses under the mistletoe, of course. What's not to love!

Get your copy of A Sprig of Mistletoe today: https://books2read.com/u/4j1Wvo

Blessings,
Katherine
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Published on November 10, 2019 11:20 Tags: charles-dickens, christmas, holiday-stories, kisses, mistletoe, scrooge, victorian-romance

August 8, 2017

Release Day for The Pirate's Duty!

It’s release day for The Pirate’s Duty, The Regent’s Revenge Book #3! Huzzah and Hoorah! The Black Regent is back and he’s out to protect the only one capable of helping him find evil Captain Carnage. ARR ye ready to celebrate? I’ve got shenanigans planned!

Good fortune attends ye! Aurora Publicity will be parlayin’ LIVE for an hour this afternoon, sharin’ a pirate trivia game and a reading from me log book. Aye, and there will be rum and prizes too. (It’s 5:00 somewhere, eh?...) Stop by for a chance to win fun giveaways starting at 2 p.m. TODAY! Don't miss it, me hearties! Headin’ that way -> https://www.facebook.com/aurorapublic... (Look for the pinned post!)

Tonight, at 8 p.m. EST, I'll be doing a live chat with a readin’ from The Pirate's Duty at 8 EST on me Official FB FAN page. (That’s a to-do way of sayin’ it be me home port.) Headin’ that way -> https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKather... Make sure to stop by, ask questions, and chat. Cap’n would love to share the deck. And as an incentive, there will be treasure in the offing too. Aye, a Kindle Fire w/leather case and a $10 Amazon Gift card be up for grabz to one lucky pirate in attendance. ARR!!!

Innkeeper Oriana Thorpe is a smuggler’s daughter who has been hardened by a legacy she cannot escape. She has risked everything, including her safety, in her attempts to break free, going so far as to challenge her evil pirate brother, Charles, in order to save a lady and her maid from his wrath. Determined to atone for his villainy, Oriana distributes the blood money he left behind to widows and orphans living nearby. But when threatening letters promising retribution begin to arrive from Charles, she suspects one or more of her customers may be her despicable brother’s spies. Yet one haunted man promises to protect her, and she finds herself taking the greatest risk of all—falling in love.

Captain Pierce Walsingham should have died when his ship was destroyed by the notorious smuggler Captain Carnage. Instead, Pierce was pulled from the water by the Robin Hood of Cornwall, a pirate known only as the Black Regent. In gratitude, Pierce accepts the Regent’s offer to take over the man’s role, allowing his name to be added to the list of the dead and vowing to protect the beautiful innkeeper who saved his sister Chloe’s life. Unfortunately, Oriana is also Carnage’s next of kin, and the smuggler has sworn vengeance against her and Chloe.

While there is no cause dearer to Pierce’s heart than stopping Carnage, the task won’t be easy. Strategic allegiances have replenished his enemy’s power at sea, and he’s moving ever closer to enacting his revenge. Now Pierce must find a way to defeat Carnage, all while fighting his desire for the resilient woman who fiercely defends her roost.

To tide ye over, here’s where you can purchase me log book, The Pirate’s Duty.

Amazon: http://getBook.at/ThePiratesDuty
B&N: http://bit.ly/2u6Sdb4
iBooks: http://apple.co/2sUmidS
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2u6Sta2
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Published on August 08, 2017 11:05 Tags: cornwall, england, historical-romance, pirates, regency, regency-romance, release-day, romance, smuggling

September 12, 2016

#NewRelease ~ The Pirate's Debt!

Ahoy, readers! I'm happy to announce that The Pirate's Debt , The Regent's Revenge Book #2, releases Sept. 13th! The Pirate's Debt is the sequel to The Pirate's Duchess , A Regent's Revenge Novella, previously published in the Once Upon a True Love's Kiss box set and as a single title, May '16.

He thought he lost his honor... then she teaches him what it means to be a hero.

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2bU91HD

Nook: http://bit.ly/2c1PJDH

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2ca297n

iBooks: http://apple.co/2cF3TWV

Don't miss Lady Chloe Walsingham's story, me hearties! Chloe is a gothic romance fanatic who gives the new Black Regent a run for his money. I don't think anything has ever prepared him for her. ;)

If you're going to be at the Historical Romance Retreat in Spokane, WA., I can't wait to meet you! And if you aren't able to attend HRR but live nearby, come to the Booksigning on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at the Historic Davenport Hotel! There will be over 40 bestselling historical romance authors waiting to meet you!!!

And now I must away to prepare for #ReleaseDay!

Blessings,
Katherine
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July 12, 2016

The Rogue's Surrender is OUT!!!

Ahoy, me hearties! It's Release Day for The Rogue's Surrender , Nelson's Tea Book #3, and I'm so happy to finally be able to bring Garrick and Mercy's story to you!

I've been MIA for a bit here because I finished writing this book and another one, due for release in September. And oh, what a busy time it's been. Busy. Busy. Bringin' more romance to you is my greatest joy!

I've got a great blog post up about the book and my series at Rogues, Rebels & Rakes! Oh, and in honor of release day, I'm offerin' a free ebook giveaway too. You can find it here: https://katherinebone.wordpress.com/2...

I hope you're enjoyin' summer so far! Has it been hot in your neck of the woods? We've had a lot of humidity and heat down here in Alabama. But the weather is great and summer is looking to be a FABulous boon to my spirits. I'm really looking forward to more pool time too!

Until next time, I wish ye all fair winds and I do hope you enjoy the final chapter in my Nelson's Tea Series!

Blessings,
Katherine
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May 9, 2016

Release Day for The Pirate's Duchess!!!

Ahoy, me hearties! Sorry I've not posted in so long but I've been in my writing cave getting some great books ready for you!!!

Good news!!! It's Release Day for The Pirate's Duchess !!!

In my new Regent's Revenge Series, pirates ARR back! Daring do, swashbuckle, sword fights, reunion of a duke and duchess, vengeance, robbing from the rich to give to the poor, love, betrayal, lies, and more! It’s all here, me hearties in one fast-paced novella introducing the Black Regent, his ship… the Fury, and his merry crew.

You can read the rest of my Release Day post for The Pirate's Duchess here: https://katherinebone.wordpress.com/2... Don't forget to comment for a chance to win one of two ebook giveaways!!!

Truly FANtastic news is The Rogue's Surrender , Nelson's Tea Book #3 is in production now!!! I'm working on content edits and hope to be able to give you a release date soon! Huzzah!!!

And yeeaauuss!!! I just finished The Pirate's Debt, Regent's Revenge #2!!! Basil, Earl of Markwick, seeks atonement for his father’s sins, but he doesn’t bargain for Lady Chloe Walsingham, a gothic romance enthusiast intent on chasing her own happily-ever-after.

The Pirate's Debt is off to my editor, too, so I'll be getting that book ready for a September 2016 launch!

Until next time, I wish you all happy reading and very smooth sailin'!

Blessings,
Katherine
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January 4, 2016

It's Release Day ~ Once Upon a True Love's Kiss!

#Release Day!!!

Ahoy, me hearties, release day has finally arrived for a FABulous box set of tantalizing Regency Kiss & Tell Stories, Once Upon a True Love's Kiss! Get this... eight bestselling authors have joined together to bring you the BEST novellas you can find in one handy box set. Don't have time for reading a full-length book? This set is for you. Get your spectaculARR happily ever afters in tasty bite-size portions as you enjoy one epic storyline after another.

How do you get your hands on one of these scrumptious escapes? Easy. Click on the links provided below to snap up your specific addiction.

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1JT5Qb3
Indigo: http://bit.ly/1GbwKP0
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Rrno2J
ITunes: http://apple.co/1VBUAFl
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1jKXgVy

Wonderin' how good it is?

Here's what readers ARR sayin'...

"What do you get when you bring 8 amazing authors together? Eight GREAT stories of course with a wide range of storylines!"

"This was a fantastic collection of romance tales, both individually and as a whole. I’d definitely recommend it to all those who enjoy the genre."

"What a collection! There wasn’t a single story in this set that didn’t hold my attention throughout."

"My 5 stars are based on those books, it is that wonderful!"

"A lovely collection of regency romances, centered around true love."

"Every story is a real pleasure to read with the heroes and heroines both being strong characters who face adversity but through thick and thin they fight for happiness with each other."

Wanna be adventurous today?

Join our exciting action-packed Kiss & Tell Facebook Release Party today for an afternoon and evening with over 30 International Bestselling Authors who will be offerin' #Giveaways every 15 minutes. GRAND PRIZE, including Gift Cards, Print Books, Shot Glasses, A Crown Frame, Head Scarf, Tote Bag, Potholder, Heart-shaped measuring spoons and cups, Tea Strainer, Battery Operated Skull tapered candle, tea set wind chimes, Necklace, and much, much more! !

AND enter our rafflecopter for a chance to win!

First Prize: Win a Kindle Fire, custom case with ONCE UPON A TRUE LOVE’S KISS cover, and eight full-length ebooks. Valued at $150!

Second Prize: $100 gift card

How can you get in on the FUN? Simply go to this link for our Kiss &Tell Facebook Release Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/12570...

Click on this link for the rafflecopter: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/dis...

Celebrate TODAY with eight bestselling authors of Regency Romance and take part in a whirlwind epic adventure, eh?

This is Cap'n's Happy New Year gift to you!!!

Blessings,
Katherine
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October 18, 2015

The Romance Reviews Readers Choice Award ~ Winter 2015!

Great news, me hearties! Two of my books, The Rogue's Prize, Nelson's Tea Book #2 and My Lady Rogue, A Nelson's Tea Novella #2, are in the runnin' for final votes in The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards ~ Winter 2015!

This is the first time any of my published books have ever finaled in a contest!!! If you've read the books and would like to see them win, please click on The Romance Reviews links below. Whatever you choose to do, Cap'n has sailed to World's End and back completely jazzed with excitement over this!!!

The Romance Reviews Readers Choice Awards ~ Winter 2015

The Rogue's Prize : http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...

My Lady Rogue : http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...

Don't forget my novella The Pirate's Duchess, A Regent's Revenge Novella, is a brand new read and part of a box set, Once Upon A True Love's Kiss due to release January 4, 2016.

USA Today Best-selling author, Julie Johnstone, joins best-selling, award-winning authors, Katherine Bone, Collette Cameron, Jillian Chantal, Samantha Grace, Alanna Lucas, Lauren Smith, and Victoria Vane in this delightful limited edition, containing eight tantalizing kiss-and-tell stories. Meet dashing, wildly charming rogues, spies, pirates, rakes and their extraordinary, intrepid heroines as they whisk you along on sweet to sizzling romantic romps in these wickedly entertaining historical romances.

Once Upon a True Love's Kiss is up for pre-order now!

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1OiqGHf

B&N: http://bit.ly/1Rrno2J

ITunes: http://apple.co/1VBUAFl

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1jKXgVy

The eight of us ARR also doing a FANtastic #Giveaway for readers on our FB page for a #KindleFire and a $100 #GiftCard! Make sure to sign up for a chance to #win here: https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponATru...

Halloween is on the way and Cap'n is updatin' the wardrobe. You can check out my recent finds on my FB page. I've acquired new swashbucklin' and wench dudz. Huzzah!!!

Until next time, I wish you followin' winds and happy reading!

Blessings,
Katherine
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Published on October 18, 2015 17:29 Tags: box-set, gift-card, giveaway, kindle, kindle-fire, new-release, readers