Month: September 2021

Hey There Readers

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Lakesedge By Lyndall Clipstone

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The Lakesedge Blog Tour

By Lyndall Clipstone

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing date: September 28th, 2021

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Content Warnings: Emotional and physical abuse by a parent, Body horror, Gore and blood (including description of wounds), Emesis, Discussions of death and grief (no on-page deaths), Descriptions of drowning and deep water, Drowning-related imagery Self-injury (in the context of a curse that requires regular physical sacrifices), suicidal ideation

SYNOPSIS

A lush gothic fantasy about monsters and magic, set on the banks of a cursed lake. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Brigid Kemmerer.

There are monsters in the world.

When Violeta Graceling arrives at haunted Lakesedge estate, she expects to find a monster. She knows the terrifying rumors about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem.

There are monsters in the woods.

As Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. A creature to whom Leta is inexplicably drawn…

There’s a monster in the shadows, and now it knows my name.

Now, to save Rowan—and herself—Leta must confront the darkness in her past, including unraveling the mystery of her connection to the Lord Under.

REVIEW

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

LAKESEDGE by Lyndall Clipstone is a delicious gothic styled fantasy!

Seventeen years old, Violeta “Leta” Graceling will do anything to protect her younger brother. Arien who is plagued with menacing dark shadows. It is almost like a sinister magic is trying to consumes him. Orphaned the two children were found by a woman who they call “Mother” wondering alone on the edge of a forest. As the two grow older Arien’s dark and dreadful powers threaten to be unleash. Trying to eradicate the black forbidden magic from Arien Mother becomes more and more abusive.

In a series of events that happen during a trip to the village, Arien catches the eye of Rowan Sylvanan, the lord of the land. Rowan moves to bring the young troubled boy back to his mansion. Violeta will have none of it, unless she is able to accompany her brothers Arien to the lords home of Lakesege.

Whispers of evil deeds done by Rowan Sylvanan, the Lord of Lakesedge has been circulating. Violeta and Arien don’t know what to believe. The Lord claims he can help the young boy, or is a ruse for a complete control over Arien’s dark magic. Violeta is determined to uncover secrets about the one they call, The Monster Of Lakesege.

Lakesege by Lyndall Clipstone, is a meticulously written book that takes snippets of classical tales to create a masterful storyline. A slow and steady ominous tone of dread takes the reader by the hand and guides them through the pages.

The characters are well developed, and the YA angst was well depicted. I enjoyed the slow burn romance that carefully builds, simultaneously as the secrets start to unfold in the plot line. Clipstone gives us a brilliant atmospheric world. She uses gothic elements, and old world nuisances to catapult the reader into a lush and menacing world.

Some of the things I found quite remarkable were that the villagers pay tithes to the lord, of the land. To the ever so slightly Pagan Festivals, that the village and its residents celebrate with changes of the season, and lets not forget who they worship to. The dark corruption that is steadily growing up and around the manor house. Rowan and Violeta will be faced with the rising darkness and their decisions might make you frustrated, which kept me flipping through the pages.

Lyndall Clipstone does an excellent job in creating an immersive, engaging book that I positively could not put down. There is so many things that I loved about this book.

AUTHOR

Lyndall Clipstone writes about monsters and the girls who like to kiss them. A former youth librarian who grew up running wild in the Barossa Ranges of South Australia, she currently lives in Adelaide, where she tends her own indoor secret garden. She has a Bachelors in Creative Writing and a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management.

Her debut novel, LAKESEDGE, will be published by Henry Holt, Titan UK and Pan Macmillan Australia in Fall 2021 with a sequel, FORESTFALL, to publish in Fall 2022.

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SCHEDULE

September 27th
Andonshereads – Interview & Review
Balancing Books and Beauties – Review
A Part of Your Book World – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge
Books Over Everything – Review

September 28th
Nine Bookish Lives – Promo Post
Emelie’s Books – Review & Journal Spread
Luchia Houghton Blog – Review
Shelf Love – Review

September 29th
Gwendalyn’s Books – Review
Paperbacks and Planners – Review & Journal Spread
Robinlea BookBird – Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge & Mood Board
Lu is Lost in books – Review & Favourite Quotes

September 30th
tbrandbeyond – Interview
The Book Dutchesses – Promo Post
Stories & Stardust – Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
Book Briefs – Review
Pei Reads – Review & Favourite Quotes

October 1st
Jennifer Landers – Review
Idreaminbooks – Review & Fanart
Thindbooks Blog – Review
Bookishfairytail – Review & Favourite Quotes

October 2nd
Stuck in Fiction – Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge and Mood Board
The Bookish Coven – Review
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review & Journal Spread
Hardcover Haven – Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge & Playlist

October 3rd
A Court of Coffee and Books – Interview & Top 5 Reasons to Read Lakesedge
thisbellereadstoo – Review & Mood Board
mousethatreads.com – Review, Playlist & Mood Board
Devouring Books – Promo Post

IG SCHEDULE

September 27th
chaibooksandthemoon – Review
balancing_books_and_beauties – Blogger’s Choice
apartofyourbookworld – Blogger’s Choice
books_over_everything – Blogger’s Choice

September 28th
ninebookishlives – Blogger’s Choice
emmesbooks – Blogger’s Choice
luchiahoughtonblog – Blogger’s Choice
cgfrances.litreviews – Review & Favourite Quotes

September 29th
gwendalyn.books – Blogger’s Choice
planners.and.paperbacks – Blogger’s Choice
thebookwiccan – Blogger’s Choice
luislostinbooks – Blogger’s Choice

September 30th
tbrandbeyond – Blogger’s Choice
thebookdutchesses – Blogger’s Choice
bookbriefs – Blogger’s Choice
peireads – Blogger’s Choice

October 1st
jl_books – Blogger’s Choice
idreaminbooks – Blogger’s Choice
thindbooks – Blogger’s Choice
bookishfairytail – Blogger’s Choice

October 2nd
feliciareads11 – Blogger’s Choice
pageturningels – Review, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
sometimesleelynnreads – Blogger’s Choice
hardcoverhaven – Blogger’s Choice

October 3rd
pcreads – Review
acourtofcoffeeandbooksblog – Blogger’s Choice
mousethatreads – Blogger’s Choice
wilcoxmandy – Blogger’s Choice

Hello Friends,

Thanks for joining me today on my stop for the blog tour for

A Rake Like You by Becky Michaels ♥︎

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A RAKE LIKE YOU BY BECKY MICHAELS

Publication Date: August 31, 2021
Mildred Press

Series: Linfield Hall, Book #2
Genre: Historical Romance/Regency

About to turn thirty, Charles Finch finally realizes his luck has run out. He’s twenty thousand pounds in debt, his entire family hates him, and the powerful Duke of Rutley is watching his every move. So Charles sets out to do what any handsome but impoverished earl would: find a young lady with an impressive dowry to marry him and replenish his coffers.

Louisa Strickland much prefers managing the successful estate her father left her to the company of society. But now that her younger sister has come of age, Louisa finds herself in Mayfair, forced to protect her family from desperate fortune hunters like her neighbor, Charles Finch. And when Charles sets his sights on Louisa’s sister, Louisa will do anything to avert his attention elsewhere.

As Charles and Louisa find themselves rekindling an old friendship that once went up in flames, Charles begins to wonder if there could be something more between them. He only needs to prove he’s not the man he once was. But unfortunately for Charles, it will take much more than passionate kisses and giving up brandy to convince independent Louisa to marry a rake like him.

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REVIEW

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

A Rake Like You by Becky Michaels Is the second installment in the Linfield Hall series, following Lady August.

Independent and cynical, red haired, bluestocking, Louisa Strickland, was everything I hoped she would be. Strong willed and determined, she is an outstanding character in this new standalone regency romance by Michaels.

Louisa Strickland has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood, sacrificing

marriage for her independence. She wants nothing more than living in the country and maintaining the estate her unconditional father left her. Or so she thinks….

Longtime neighbors Miss Louisa an Charles Finch disguise themselves as a couple. Louisa became enamored of him.. maybe she came very close to thinking marriage wasn’t so bad. When she walked in on her pretend love interest with an opera singer. She made sure never to let her heart get in the way of what she truly desired. But

that was years ago, now Louisa’s younger sister Flora is coming out. Flora’s beauty and her weighted dowry makes her the ideal catch of the Season.

Viscount Charles Finch, Earl of Bolton, a rake of the first degree. His hardcore drinking, womanizing and extensive gambling has made him the perfect retch for redemption. After coming to turns with his addiction to drink, giving up the vile stuff.

His problems are not even close to being over with. He is over his head in debt, actually the correct number is twenty thousand pounds. The powerful Duke of Rutley has made it his personal agenda to make sure that Charles follows through on their agreement. His family life has suffered greatly from his pure lake of compassion and his self centered treatment towards them.

The Impoverished Earl of Bolton, Charles Finch, has no alternative but to marry a woman with a large dowry to reestablish his estates coffers.

A Reluctant Romance….

The author has created an engaging and memorable heroine, and her highly accomplished writing ensures that the reader is swept along in this lovely regency romance. I enjoyed the twists along with the slow building romantic tension the author so expertly written. The banter and comic timing made for a delightful book that I found very enjoyable

I like many other readers are pleasantly looking forward to reading what this author comes up next.

Giveaway

Enter to win a paperback copy of A Rake Like You by Becky Michaels!

The giveaway is open to US addresses only and ends on October 8th. You must be 18 or older to enter.

Direct Link: ⇣

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AUTHOR

About the Author

Becky Michaels is a historical romance author and self-proclaimed Anglophile. After graduating from Boston University with a degree in English, she reluctantly decided to get a day job but never stopped writing—or dreaming. THE LAND STEWARD’S DAUGHTER, a Regency romance set in 1815 England, is her debut novel. Despite the cold winters and high rent, she still lives in the Boston area with her boyfriend and cat.

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Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, September 13
Excerpt at Novels Alive
Review at Reader_ceygo

Tuesday, September 14
Review at A Girl Reads Bookss
Excerpt at Books, Ramblings, and Tea

Wednesday, September 15
Review at Michelle the PA Loves to Read

Thursday, September 16
Review at Bookoholiccafe
Review at Pursuing Stacie

Sunday, September 19
Excerpt at The Cozy Book Blog

Monday, September 20
Review at Rajiv’s Reviews

Tuesday, September 21
Review at Up Past My Bedtime

Wednesday, September 22
Excerpt at Reading is My Remedy

Thursday, September 23
Review at Novels Alive

Sunday, September 26
Review + Excerpt at Robin Loves Reading

Monday, September 27
Review at Anna’s Book Blog

Tuesday, September 28
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit
Excerpt at Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen

Wednesday, September 29
Review at Gwendalyn’s Books

Thursday, September 30
Excerpt at What Is That Book About

Friday, October 1
Review at Bookworlder

Monday, October 4
Review at Chicks, Rogues, and Scandals

Wednesday, October 6
Review at Fringe Book Reviews

Thursday, October 7
Review at Probably at the Library

Friday, October 8
Review at Passages to the Past

Hello Gracious Readers

Thanks for joining me for the blog tour

Island of Gold (Sea and Stone Chronicles) by Amy Maroney

Island of Gold

By Amy Maroney

(Sea and Stone Chronicles)

Publication Date: September 8, 2021

Publisher: Artelan Press

Page Length: 380 Pages

Genre: Historical adventure and romance

SYNOPSIS

1454. A noble French falconer. A spirited merchant’s daughter. And a fateful decision that changes their destiny forever.

When Cédric is recruited by the Knights Hospitaller to the Greek island of Rhodes, his wife Sophie jumps at the chance to improve their fortunes. After a harrowing journey to Rhodes, Cédric plunges into the world of the knights—while Sophie is tempted by the endless riches that flow into the bustling harbor. But their dazzling new home has a dark side.

Slaves toil endlessly to fortify the city walls, and rumors of a coming attack by the Ottoman Turks swirl in the streets. Desperate to gain favor with the knights and secure his position, Cédric navigates a treacherous world of shadowy alliances. Meanwhile, Sophie secretly engineers a bold plan to keep their children safe. As the trust between them frays, enemies close in—and when disaster strikes the island, the dangers of their new world become terrifyingly real.

With this richly-told story of adventure, treachery, and the redeeming power of love, Amy Maroney brings a mesmerizing and forgotten world to vivid life.

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REVIEW

From the desk of Gwendalyn Anderson

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Island of Gold by Amy Marone is the first installment in a new book series called Sea and Stone Chronicles.

The fifteenth century comes vividly to light under Amy Marone seamless narration and stunning prose.

Cédric de Montavon having been born with the misfortune of being the third son, must make his own way in life. That is exactly what he does! Taking an honored and prestigious position as master falconer to the Count of Chambonac.

Sofie Portier is the vivacious daughter of a successful cloth merchant of pastel woolens. Sofie meets her brothers friend, Cédric a falconer, in Bruges while her family is visiting there. When Sofie and Cédric meet it is obvious that the two are drawn to each other. The marriage is welcomed and benefits both parties involved. Sofie and her family are pleased with her becoming a noblewoman.

The count offers Cédric a position at the sun swept legendary Greek, island of Rhodes. The island is under the protection of The Knights of Hospitallers. Guarded by the knights, the island is a precious gateway to Europe, that is constantly under threat from pirates and the Ottoman Empire.

The author takes the reader on an adventurous trip from France to the stunning Greek islands. Cédric and Sofie along with their new family will face a enormous amounts of trials and tribulation. As the couple seek to advance their fortunes and stay safe from continuous threats.

Amy Marone weaves meticulous historical research within a vivid and captivating fictional tale. The characters are well developed and three dimensional. The storyline unfolds perfectly and was exciting to read.

Amy Maroney

Amy Maroney lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, and spent many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction before turning her hand to historical fiction. When she’s not diving down research rabbit holes, she enjoys hiking, dancing, traveling, and reading. Amy is the author of the Miramonde Series, a trilogy about a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day scholar on her trail. To receive a free prequel novella to the Miramonde Series, join Amy’s readers’ group at http://www.amymaroney.com. (Just copy and paste into your browser.)

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Tour Schedule

Hello Friends,

Thanks for joining me today on my stop on the blog tour for

Stalking Shadows By Cyla

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Stalking Shadows

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing date: September 14th, 2021

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Synopsis

A gothic YA fantasy debut about a young woman striving to break her sister’s curse and stop the killing in her small French town

Seventeen-year-old Marie mixes perfumes to sell on market day in her small eighteenth-century French town. She wants to make enough to save a dowry for her sister, Ama, in hopes of Ama marrying well and Marie living in the level of freedom afforded only to spinster aunts. But her perfumes are more than sweet scents in cheap, cut-glass bottles: A certain few are laced with death. Marie laces the perfume delicately—not with poison but with a hint of honeysuckle she’s trained her sister to respond to. Marie marks her victim, and Ama attacks. But she doesn’t attack as a girl. She kills as a beast.

Marking Ama’s victims controls the damage to keep suspicion at bay. But when a young boy turns up dead one morning, Marie is forced to acknowledge she might be losing control of Ama. And if she can’t control her, she’ll have to cure her. Marie knows the only place she’ll find the cure is in the mansion where Ama was cursed in the first place, home of Lord Sebastien LeClaire. But once she gets into the mansion, she discovers dark secrets hidden away—secrets of the curse, of Lord Sebastien . . . and of herself.

Giveaway (US Only):
One winner will receive a finished copy of Stalking Shadows. The giveaway starts on September 13th
and ends on September 20th

Direct Link 👇🏻

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REVIEW

From the desk of Gwendalyn Anderson

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Stalking Shadows by Cyla Panin is a tantalizing eerie gothic tale.

Eighteen century France, two sisters live in an isolated village. Marie and Ama make their living selling perfumes made by aromatic flowers and plants. Having lost their mother and their useless father has gone to drink. Shunned by local villagers for their strange ways, they guard a deadly howling secret.

Incredible atmospheric world building, along with a gorgeous old world setting makes this YA Fantasy standout. Let’s not forget the true heart of the storyline is the bond and love the two sisters have for one another.

A darkish twisted book, that made for the perfect escapism, I devoured in one day. Ominous and deliciously grim with moral grey characters through out its pages. Steeped in superstition, along with a slow burn romance, this is one book that will catapult you into dark forests, a crumbling manor house, along with a hint of witchcraft…. Exceptional!

“ Sometimes She smells like blood. It stained her, worming into her pores and spreading out under her skin.

Look out For This Author, She Is One To Follow ♡

A Little History:

The historical accounts of La Bèstia de Gavaudan, were real!

Between 1764 and 1767. An estimated 610 attacks, resulting in 500 deaths and 49 injuries; 98 of the victims killed were partly eaten.

AUTHOR

Cyla Panin is an MG, YA and Adult Author who prefers to look at the world through a dusting of magic.

After spending most of her childhood wanting to escape into the wonderful worlds her favourite authors created, she’s now using her own words to craft magical places. When not writing, Cyla can be found playing dinosaurs with her two young boys, watching swashbuckling and/or period TV shows with her husband, and, of course, reading.

Her YA debut, STALKING SHADOWS will be out with Amulet, Abrams Fall 2021. She is represented by Chloe Seager of the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV, and Film Agency.

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Hello Romantic Readers
Today on my Book Blog

The Matchmaker’s Lonely Heart By Nancy Campbell Allen

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The Matchmaker’s Lonely Heart: Proper Romance Victorian

By Nancy Campbell Allen

Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Mystery/Suspense, Inspirational Fiction

Shadow Mountain Publishing September 7, 2021

Format: Trade paperback, eBook, & audiobook

Synopsis

London, 1885

Amelie Hampton is a hopeless romantic, which makes her the perfect columnist to answer lonely heart letters in The Marriage Gazette. When Amelie plays matchmaker with two anonymous lonely hearts, she also decides to secretly observe the couple’s blind date. To her surprise, the man who appears for the rendezvous is Harold Radcliffe―a grieving widower and a member of Amelie’s book club.

Police detective Michael Baker has been struggling ever since his best friend and brother-in-law died in the line of fire. Because he knows the dangers of his job, he has vowed never to marry and subject a wife and family to the uncertainty of his profession. But when he meets Miss Hampton, he is captured by her innocence, beauty, and her quick mind.

When a woman’s body is pulled from the river, Michael suspects the woman’s husband―Harold Radcliffe―of foul play. Amelie refuses to believe that Harold is capable of such violence but agrees to help, imagining it will be like one of her favorite mystery novels. Her social connections and clever observations prove an asset to the case, and Amelie is determined to prove Mr. Radcliffe’s innocence. But the more time Amelie and Michael spend together, the more they trust each other, and the more they realize they are a good team, maybe the perfect match.

They also realize that Mr. Radcliffe is hiding more than one secret, and when his attention turns toward Amelie, Michael knows he must put an end to this case before the woman he loves comes to harm.

PURCHASE LINKS

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ADVANCE PRAISE

“Allen pairs a matchmaker and a detective in this charming Victorian romance. Allen expertly combines mystery and romance into a fast-paced tale complete with plenty of surprises and a central relationship founded on mutual admiration and respect. Readers are sure to appreciate the strong, well-shaded heroine and twisty plot.” —Publishers Weekly

“Allen’s chaste tale of Victorian romantic suspense will also appeal to historical mystery readers, and it would be great for mother-and-daughter reads. This has great appeal for teens who like historical fiction laced with mystery and romance.”—Booklist

“I was immediately drawn into the characters’ lives and enjoyed the unraveling of the mystery and the development of the romance.” —Mystery and Suspense Magazine

REVIEW

From the desk of Gwendalyn Anderson

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

🤎🤎🤎

The Matchmakers lonely Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen, Is a delightful Victorian Proper Romance® that brings the perfect amount of suspense and a slow burn romance.

Victorian London we follow Amelia Hampton, a somewhat naive young woman who is trying to be a success columnis. She truly believes in romance, and marring for love. She struggles with the notion that their are those people who don’t always have the best intentions. Needless to say one in particular that is a charming member of a book club she attends. In a series of events she crosses path with Michael Baker, a detective heading an investigation involving the dashing book club member, Mr. Radcliffe. As the storyline unfolds the two are on opposites sides in this engaging clean romance. The more they find themselves together the more their working relationship becomes something much more. Amelia finds herself drawn to the captivating Radcliffe, and the nonchalant detective Michael Baker.

Which one is being honest with his true intentions toward this optimistic young lady?

The Matchmaker’s Lonely Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen is a engaging historical romantic, with light suspense to keep you turning those pages. I loved the characters and thought they were well developed. Our leading lady’s growth was wonderful to watch. I thought the pace was brisk and I was immersed within story. As a reader you will enjoy Amelia’s struggle with wanting to be free of the restraints that were placed on women during this era. The light romance was well depicted and loved watching it unfold.

A perfect proper romance to be sure, with just enough suspense to keep the reader on their toes!

AUTHOR

Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of fifteen published novels and numerous novellas, which span genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. In 2005, her work won the Utah Best of State award, and she received a Whitney Award for My Fair Gentleman. She has presented at numerous writing conferences and events since her first book was released in 1999. Nancy received a BS in Elementary Education from Weber State University. She loves to read, write, travel, and research and enjoys spending time laughing with family and friends. She is married and the mother of three children.

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TOUR SCHEDULE

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Sept 06​Timeless Novels (Review)

Sept 07​The Book Diva Reads (Excerpt)

Sept 07​Wishful Endings (Review)

Sept 08​Robin Loves Reading (Review)

Sept 08​A Darn Good Read​(Review)

Sept 08​Storeybook Reviews (Spotlight)

Sept 08​Austenesque Reviews (Review)

Sept 09​Bookfoolery​(Review)

Sept 09​The Lit Bitch (Excerpt)

Sept 10​The Bluestocking (Review)

Sept 10​Bookworm Lisa (Review)

Sept 10​The Silver Petticoat Review (Review)

Sept 11​Book Confessions of an Ex-Ballerina (Review)

Sept 11​My Bookish Bliss (Review)

Sept 11​Nurse Bookie (Review)

Sept 12​The Bibliophile Files (Review)

Sept 12​My Jane Austen Book Club (Spotlight)

Sept 13​Heidi Reads (Excerpt)

Sept 13​Reading with Emily (Review)

Sept 13​Our Book Confessions (Review)

Sept 14​Rosanne E. Lortz (Review)

Sept 14​Laura’s Reviews (Review)

Sept 14​Beauty in the Binding (Spotlight)

Sept 15​All-of-a-Kind Mom (Review)

Sept 15​Gwendalyn’s Books (Review)

Sept 15​Life of Literature (Review)

Sept 16​From Pemberley to Milton (Review)

Sept 16​Probably at the Library (Spotlight)

Sept 17​Greenish Bookshelf (Review)

Sept 17​Relz Reviewz (Review)

Sept 18​Novel Kicks​(Review)

Sept 19​Historical Fiction with Spirit (Excerpt)

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Hello Gracious Readers,

Summer is coming to a close, but before we say good bye to the last of the hot and sunny days. I have a delightful book to share with you !♡

SEASIDE SUMMER

Please join the virtual book tour of A SEASIDE SUMMER, a collection of novellas by bestselling authors Josi S. Kilpack, Martha Keyes, and Heather B. Moore.

#ASeasideSummer, #HistoricalRomance, #RegencyRomance #InspirationalFiction #AudioBooks, #BookTour

Follow over twenty-five popular on-line influencers specializing in Regency romance, historical romance, and inspirational fiction will join in the celebration of the release of the 17th book in the bestselling Timeless Regency Romance Collection with a spotlights, exclusive excerpts, and reviews of this new anthology set in Regency England.

Tour Dates: August 23 – September 19, 2021

GIVEAWAY

Mirror Press is pleased to offer one digital copy of any of the 16 previous books in the Timeless Regency Romance Collection to one unique winner at each stop on the tour.

To qualify, please leave a comment with this blog post before 11:59pm, September 26, 2021. Visit each stop on the tour and leave a comment to increase your chance to win a book.

This contest is open internationally. The winner will be drawn randomly from the comments and announced on each blog on September 27, 2021. The winner must claim their prize before October 04, 2021. Good luck to all!

PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOKBUB | GOODREADS

A Seaside Summer: Timeless Regency Romance Collection (Book 17)

By Josi S. Kilpack, Martha Keyes, and Heather B. Moore

Audiobook ASIN: B09C6PDGB2

Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1952611186

307 page count

Mirror Press (August 24, 2021)

Regency Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Fiction

Book 17 in the Timeless Regency Romance Collection

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Summer on the seaside . . . a perfect place for romance.

Join us for three novellas in one collection:

The New Countess, by Josi S. Kilpack
Diane knows why the earl asked her to marry him; he needed a mother for his daughter, an heir for his title, and a hostess to assist with his position in Parliament. With two sons of her own, and no security to speak of, she never thought twice about accepting his proposal. Summering at his holiday cottage at the sea was meant to be reward for a busy first year as the new countess, and a time for her to rest before their baby is born. She is expecting lazy days on the beach with the children, simple meals, and keeping her own schedule. When the earl surprises her with a visit, she does her best not to resent the intrusion. When she learns that he came for the sole purpose of being with her and getting to know her better, she realizes that perhaps this marriage can be more than she expected. Is she ready for him to know her and love her and explore this new possibility together? She wants to be, but it is not an easy thing to let go of expectations and open up to an entirely new way of life.

Mishaps and Memories, by Martha Keyes
Judith Jardine’s one chance at a brilliant match is doomed from the start when she is ignored and then mocked by the ton’s most sought-after gentleman. Under a gloomy cloud of failure, Judith is exiled to a seaside cottage to spend the summer helping her sister—and living a life far below the one she experienced for her week in Brighton. When she discovers the man responsible for her misfortune unconscious on the beach, she heeds her better impulses and has him brought to the cottage to be seen to. But James Carlisle has no recollection of who he is, what happened to him, or how he has wronged her, and Judith sees the opportunity to teach him a valuable lesson—unless the deception and her feelings get the best of her first.

Moonlight Summer, by Heather B. Moore. Since 2015, Mirror Press has been presenting the Timeless Regency Romance Collection, a curated anthology of novellas and short stories set in early 19th century England. Featuring bestselling authors from the historical romance genre, the series has hit the USA TODAY bestselling list and charted at #1 at Amazon.com.

Oscar Rosewell’s life is not lacking in many things even though he lives on the fringes of society due to his father’s ruined reputation. He’s sworn off having any personal relationships with ton members—his only interest lies in keeping his business thriving. He’s content with his day-to-day anonymity, and business keeps his heart from getting exposed. It’s safer that way. Until Oscar meets Miss Dorothea Atkinson. A woman capturing his interest is a rare thing, but Miss Atkinson is nearly engaged to a man of her parents’ choosing. Would it be wrong to wish for something to go terribly wrong between the couple? Soon, Oscar learns that wishing can become a reality, but often, the price is an even heavier thing to pay.

REVIEW

From the desk of Gwendalyn Anderson

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

A Seaside Summer, by Josi S. Kilpack, Martha Keyes, and Heather B. Moore in this latest installment in the Timeless Regency Collection.

A memorable Regency book with depth and wonderful characterization. I highly recommend this positive inspirational fiction♡

Each of three stories were lovely, taking place on a holiday near the seaside. I enjoyed each sweet tender romance in the latest edition to the Timeless Romance Anthology® collection from Mirror Press.

The book is heartwarming with three dimensional fleshed out characters, that are well developed. All three authors narration captures your attention and pulls You, the reader in. Their very talented ability to write creative short stories is well noted. Short stories can be very difficult to pull of, and in this book all three authors succeeded. The book had me hooked from start to finish, I literally couldn’t put it down. Each plot is so unique and absorbing. I found myself in a constant state of curiosity, and I personally loved how the ending ended with each having a positive outcome.

The is my first read in the book series and I have to say the writing and storylines were delightful and heartwarming. Clean, feel good tales, that made me smile and altered my disposition into of happiness and content after reading each one. I won’t give a detailed review, because it would spoil the enjoyment for other readers.

Just know that this book definitely lived up to its promise and I have already purchased more in this enchanting series.

News Announcement

In October the Timeless Regency Romance Collection will present its 18th anthology, The Inns of Devonshire, including stories by Sally Britton, Annette Lyon, and Deborah M. Hathaway. Learn more about the series and other anthologies published by Mirror Press at their website.

AUTHOR BIOS

Josi S. Kilpack is the bestselling author of several Proper Romance, Timeless Romance series, and a Cozy Culinary Mystery series. Her books, A Heart Revealed and Lord Fenton’s Folly; were Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of the Year. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children

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Martha Keyes is a Whitney Award winning author born, raised, and educated in Utah—a home she loves dearly but also dearly loves to escape whenever she can by traveling the world. She received a BA in French Studies and a Master of Public Health, both from Brigham Young University.

Word crafting has always fascinated her, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that she considered writing her own stories. When she isn’t writing, she is honing her photography skills, looking for travel deals, and spending time with her family. She lives with her husband and twin boys in Vineyard, Utah.

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Heather B. Moore is a USA Today bestseller and award-winning author of more than seventy publications. She’s lived on both the east and west coasts of the United States, including Hawaii, and attended school abroad including the Cairo American College in Egypt, and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. She loves to learn about anything in history and, as an author, is passionate about historical research.

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THE SPIRITED MRS. PRINGLE BY JILLIANNE HAMILTON

Publication Date: June 30, 2021
Tomfoolery Press

Genre: Historical Fiction

LONDON, 1888.

Upon the death of her husband, self-involved social climber Cora Pringle assumes her recent dalliance with a wealthy gentleman will be her second chance at a happily ever after. That is until her paramour turns out to be a penniless imposter. Despite his betrayal, Cora can’t quite let go of the tug the handsome playwright has on her heart.

Desperate for an income, Cora becomes a séance-performing spiritualist and gets a taste for celebrity—and it’s so delicious. So what if she can’t actually communicate with the dead? Her eager patrons don’t need to know that.

Amelia Baxter, an ambitious journalist and suffragist, is discouraged when her editor refuses to let her cover the horrific Jack the Ripper murders. Instead, Amelia pours her frustrations into bringing Cora’s deceptive and manipulative act to an end, even if it means risking her family’s reputation.

“Like the most memorable of its vividly drawn characters, The Spirited Mrs. Pringle is clever, lively, and unabashedly entertaining. Perhaps most enjoyable of all is the seemingly endless series of surprises. A string of sometimes astonishing pleasures to the last page.” – Award-Winning Author Leo McKay Jr.

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REVIEW

From the desk of Gwendalyn Anderson

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Victorian London 1888

The Spirited Mrs Pringle, is Juillianne Hamilton’s first historical fiction novel. Let me say this book surpassed all my expectations.

Cora Pringle has been dealt a series of financial blows. Starting with her husband’s untimely death, leaving her completely penniless, to her amorist being an imposter.

Left without many options she creates a persona, and becomes Lady Selene.

A spiritualist who performs séance for society, quickly she becomes well known, as her business becomes lucrative.

This attracts the attention of a woman journalist Amelia Baxter, who has been refused by her editor to be allowed to cover the notorious Jack The Ripper.

Seeking out Lady Selene, Amelia will do everything in her power to discredit the phony spiritualist.

Hamilton delivers a captivating historical fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed the structure of this story and it had me hooked right from the very first chapter. Giving the reader two distinct strong women’s POV’s made this book really enjoyable.

The authors seamless narration definitely shines when it comes to how interesting and fleshed out her characters are. She connects you to her characters and has you totally believing in them which allowed me to be totally invested in their lives.

There is so much more to the storyline than two women who go head to head with each with each other. Complex friendships, along serious themes add depth to this book. The romance is wonderfully depicted, along with storyline that tackles some serious themes.

A wonderful historical fiction that will capture your attention right from the start and hold it all the way through to the satisfying end!

About the Author

Jillianne Hamilton is the author of three novels and one non-fiction book. Her debut novel, Molly Miranda: Thief for Hire (2015), was shortlisted for the 2016 Prince Edward Island Book Award. The Molly Miranda sequels were published in 2016 and 2017.

Her lighthearted look at the 16th century, The Lazy Historian’s Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII, was published in 2018.

Jillianne has been published in Macleans, the Truro Daily News, the Sackville Tribune-Post, and Career Options Magazine. She also blogs about history at The Lazy Historian. Jill graduated from Journalism at Holland College in Prince Edward Island in 2010.

She lives in Charlottetown on Canada’s beautiful east coast.

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