Welcome Isabella Macotte to The Word Place

 BLURB:

In 1885, a
proper Victorian woman's place was in the home. Convention never appealed to
Hallie Pinefoy.



But plans for financial independence through a successful doll-making venture
have one impediment. She's inherited a curiosity shop and a handsome business
partner who's proving to be a delicious distraction.



When Bremen Tyler inherits a shop in coastal England, he breaks from the
mystical Ancestral clan to live a normal life. The only way to guarantee a
permanent break is to marry his Heart Match, a perfect soul mate. Bremen recognizes the
captivating Hallie as his true love, but she isn't cooperating with his
courtship.



If he can retrieve the stolen Heart Gem, an Artifact of Love, he can use it to
prove their match. The surface of the Gem reflects the essence of a couple's
future life, but the risks are great. More importantly, will Hallie realize
true love doesn't need proof?







EXCERPT (PG VERSION)                                      

                           

Hallie stepped over to the
small desk. “Please wait. I’ll get the monies owed from the payment made at the
Dockhouse.”

“No.” Bremen answered.

“No?”

“Partake of a glass of wine
with me instead.”

Surprised, she looked to the
man’s face and paused. Those dark eyes seemed almost hypnotic, and a sudden
vision came to mind of looking into those eyes right before his lips moved in
closer and closer, toward her mouth. She forced herself to look away.

He held out a hand. “Just a
glass of wine? Perhaps we can pretend to have just been introduced under less
dramatic circumstances?”

“I think not. However I’m grateful
for your assistance.” She held out the coin.

“I never accept money from
a lady.”

“Do you make a lady feel
obligated then? That’s your preference?”

“I’d hope the lady would
forgive me for my churlish behavior by allowing a contrite man to make amends.”

Was he mocking her?

“One glass of wine.
Please.” He seemed to notice the hesitation. “On the Wrightsville Inn’s front
porch in full view of all.” His face softened. “With a repentant gentleman.” He
held out a hand. “I’m Bremen Tyler. The apologetic Bremen Tyler who wishes to
make restitution to a lady offended with loutish behavior.”

“Again, I must decline the
offer.”

He paused for a moment.
“Are you afraid?”

“Afraid? Of you? I most
certainly am not.”

“Sit with me then. You can
berate me for my temper, comment on my lack of good manners, and insult me for
my lack of wholesome attributes. I put myself in your hands for as long as you
wish to partake of my poor company.”

Being the one in control
was intriguing. After having spent the past hour feeling foolish and taking directions,
she found these pleas for forgiveness and companionship quite appealing.






ISABELLA MACOTTE OFFICIAL BIO:    




Biography

Isabella Macotte grew up in Chicago
and now lives in the Midwest. Ever since she
can remember, she was reading. Not just fiction but everything she could get
her hands on. Science, romance, history and paranormal. Especially
paranormal...anything scary, creepy, or gory, she loves it. From light
paranormal elements to terrifying monsters, she'll make up a story to amaze or
scare you.



Isabella Macotte writes the kind of romance she loves to read: a story with
delicious dialogue, seductive encounters, a dash of the paranormal, and an
irresistible hero you will never forget.



Passionate about books, Isabella keeps busy reading, writing and working in a
library. But if a few moments remain at the end of the day, she spends them
with a wonderful family and sweet bichon pup named Daisy.




WEBSITE:

 www.isabellamacotte.com