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Comment by Lucy on April 21, 2013 at 9:06pm -
Come enter the GIVEAWAY of this lovely, quick and entertaining read: FAIRCHILD by Jaima Fixsen. ENTER HERE.
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Author Comment by Dana Roquet on March 26, 2013 at 10:51pm -
A favorite scene~~from my blog~~
In the classic style. A historical romance full of humor, intrigue, heart and undying passion. An epic read and just $.99 cents.
If you enjoy Kathleen E. Woodiwiss novels, you will love Love's Vengeance.
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Comment by Lucy on March 22, 2013 at 2:21pm
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Victorian London!
GIVEAWAY of LADY OF ASHES- plus INTERVIEW with Christine Trent. Come check it all out here:http://enchantedbyjosephine.blogspot.ca/2013/03/interview-with-chri...
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Author Comment by Dana Roquet on February 10, 2013 at 8:46pm
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Comment by Lucy on January 16, 2013 at 11:09am
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Calling on All Georgette Heyer fans! GIVEAWAY - Review- and Author Interview over at my site.
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Author Comment by Dana Roquet on November 21, 2012 at 7:27am -
Desiree gasped in shock.He thinks I'm a trollop!she screamed silently within her mind.
“Name you price my dear. I am a very generous man when it comes to such fine quality.”
Desiree came to life—outraged by his familiarity. His arrogance made her quake with anger, “You swine!” she spat, finding her voice, “How dare you!” With a shriek, her tiny foot found his large one and she stamped on his instep with all her might.
“Damn!” he yelped, picking up his foot and falling back a pace.
The shocked expression on his outrageously handsome face told Desiree that he was not accustomed to being denied and before he could resume his assault, she struck out with all her strength. The slap could easily be heard at all parts of the vessel.
“How dare you—you slimy rogue. The likes of you—trifling with me! You—you blackguard!” Desiree spat then with both hands, heaved against the stunned man, catching him off balance as he favored his aching foot and he fell back from her, tripping on a coil of rope and landing with a thud in the midst of the coil. Desiree ran around him, then along the ship to the plank and down to the dock, as the sound of riotous laughter followed in her wake.
The surprised captain lifted his tall frame from the deck and rubbed the sting from his cheek. A smile played about his lips and he chuckled to himself. He hadn’t expected that from the lady.
Laughter sounded around him and he looked up at the two men on the crosstree of the mainsail. In a fit of glee both men held weakly onto the sheet, bracing themselves against the mast. He outstretched his arms, shrugging his shoulders with a wide grin, which brought renewed chuckles from up and down the ship.
“All right—shows over gents!” he laughed, “Let’s get this tub loaded. We sail on the morning tide or had all of you forgotten that?”
As the men resumed their duties, he made his way to the rail and watched the young lady grasp another woman by the arm and walk briskly down the waterfront. He clicked his tongue in appreciation, then chuckling to himself, went back to his work.
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Desiree raced down the gangplank with her gown lifted in one hand so as not to impede her departure, head held high and back straight as a board. Her mouth was set in a grim, hard line as she snatched Bridgett firmly by the elbow, heading off down the docks.
“That lecherous swine—how dare…” Desiree fumed under her breath, “Come below—eh? Well…”
“My dear you are red as a beet! Tell me what is wrong. What happened?” Bridgett fretted, taking quick, short steps to keep up with Desiree and prevent her arm from being torn from its socket.
“That beast took me for—he tried to—Oh never mind!” Desiree shook her head, trying to rid herself of the distasteful scene, “Let’s inquire at the next ship. This time, you accompany me!” She managed a strained smile and arm in arm; the two climbed the plank to the deck of the Caravel.
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Comment by Lucy on November 3, 2012 at 9:29am
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Excellent book on Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Russia- Queen Victoria's grandaughter!!
GIVEAWAY of Most Beautiful Princess over at my site.
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Blogger Comment by Kimberlee on November 2, 2012 at 2:08am -
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Hope to see you there!
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Author Comment by Stephanie Carroll on October 23, 2012 at 2:01pm -
Hi my name is Stephanie Carroll and I just started using Book Blogs and am still figuring things out.
I write historical fiction and am publishing my first novel A White Room in summer 2013. Learn more at www.stephaniecarroll.net. A White Room is about a turn of the century woman who secretly pursues her dreams of nursing after her attempts at domesticity drive her to hallucinate that her house and furniture are coming to life.
I also write a historical fiction blog called The Unhinged Historian that focuses on bizarre, Gothic, and magical historical fiction and I write a blog for navy wives called Unhinged & Empowered Navy Wives.
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