tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307589288206632024-03-12T19:24:41.342-07:00Kimber ShookKimber Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253550559511494723noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132430758928820663.post-13061125670637641462021-11-30T07:14:00.002-08:002021-11-30T07:14:26.899-08:00Brand New Skillshare Class with free Procreate Resources<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CjR5W8bAOF6ythNbdCQXZSSnLFyKL6UaSAnMBf43CwRjnO8Dg1yuNrpifYvdOdRLlT6zVe-4kqgG5jRkRjovLAAbC_f3T_G9Fjkaukl7Pad2OaeWyfwzKLqfgqlY8h2q8pOye-RK5XdA/s1280/08BDCDF8-F0E3-412B-8A3B-3B2D464B64C5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CjR5W8bAOF6ythNbdCQXZSSnLFyKL6UaSAnMBf43CwRjnO8Dg1yuNrpifYvdOdRLlT6zVe-4kqgG5jRkRjovLAAbC_f3T_G9Fjkaukl7Pad2OaeWyfwzKLqfgqlY8h2q8pOye-RK5XdA/s320/08BDCDF8-F0E3-412B-8A3B-3B2D464B64C5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">Create a Vision Board in Procreate with Bonus Mindset Hacks</span></h2><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">I did it! After years of always wanting to create an online class, this year I wanted to make it happen so I started taking classes to learn what steps I needed to take. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">In the meantime, Skillshare reached out and encouraged me to join their Teach Challenge. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>After getting accepted, getting approved for Specialized Coaching, and getting assigned an amazing Coach, Osmar, this is my finalized work for my dream come true.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">I wanted to create my love of Vision Boards and the ease of adaptability with using a digital program like Procreate.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">Here is the link if anyone is interested in taking a look. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">https://skl.sh/3xwZuPw</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">Skillshare offers a free month as well for new members.</span><span class="s2" style="font-size: 19.73px;">🙌🏻</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 25.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">This class also comes with free resources!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">Just since starting this journey, I manifested a new Creative Market shop as well as getting accepted into Skillshare’s Teach Challenge and approved for specialized Coaching. This is thanks to my focus of my goals by using a Vision Board.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19.7px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19.73px;">Who else loves Procreate and Vision Boards?</span></p>Kimber Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253550559511494723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132430758928820663.post-5466410558173641682021-09-25T11:03:00.002-07:002021-09-25T11:03:56.826-07:00Manifested a Beach Vacation!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_za00cdxOL1risAb_-EGzslEbgc16LD3qtEa51gjEz4-qiddbV5jAgN561dqgoisDT0Bb3V-mDmTNxO1XLCfzKRpxik1tp7n1XAxolt8w2eBIVBGl946_yaHTnRzcfpL3ZqK4e09_0n7/s2048/3510D7F5-5F9C-4DA9-A384-0A7E49E4CBA0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_za00cdxOL1risAb_-EGzslEbgc16LD3qtEa51gjEz4-qiddbV5jAgN561dqgoisDT0Bb3V-mDmTNxO1XLCfzKRpxik1tp7n1XAxolt8w2eBIVBGl946_yaHTnRzcfpL3ZqK4e09_0n7/w490-h368/3510D7F5-5F9C-4DA9-A384-0A7E49E4CBA0.jpeg" width="490" /></a></div><p></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />A few years ago a took a workshop about vision boards. I never realized that all these years when I wrote in a dream journal and cut out pics, that I was manifesting things into existence. I only wanted to remained focused on my goals.it gave me something to look forward to when I was having a bad day.</span></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">After taking this workshop, I created a new updated vision board. I realized what I wanted to achieve, in my 20’s was no longer valid for my 40’s.</span></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">That being said, my sister invited us to go on vacation with her this year. Something she always does, but the last couple of years we were unable to attend. This years she said we had to go. She actually splurged and got us a front row rental with 13 bathrooms and 12 bedrooms. </span></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Woah! That’s big!</span></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">When she sent me the link, I was so shocked that it had been the exact beach house I threw on my vision board in 2018. Crazy I know. I wasn’t even trying to manifest it. The universe just knew I needed this. All I can say is I’m so grateful and I’m definitely looking forward to it.</span></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px;"><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtDZxpEHQ_cvk2wcPlQWWspG7UlrlrRUKRD0TtRyz-D6PiYWwk8o31jfgINFCMSf6l80q70Y_wGnkPdaGl7kx3TVfe-boJEvcrxthyphenhyphenWDkkM6lrfrByl-DI8EOB11wYnbktaJnidq-T7-m/s1242/960B0B78-310D-4EB4-935D-1165E1E2D099.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="1242" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtDZxpEHQ_cvk2wcPlQWWspG7UlrlrRUKRD0TtRyz-D6PiYWwk8o31jfgINFCMSf6l80q70Y_wGnkPdaGl7kx3TVfe-boJEvcrxthyphenhyphenWDkkM6lrfrByl-DI8EOB11wYnbktaJnidq-T7-m/s320/960B0B78-310D-4EB4-935D-1165E1E2D099.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="body" style="-webkit-text-decoration: var(--body-text-decoration); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--body-font-size); line-height: var(--body-line-height); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--colors-dark); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What have you manifested from a vision board? I can’t wait to hear.</span></p>Kimber Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253550559511494723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132430758928820663.post-60873645690445557702020-11-17T05:30:00.003-08:002020-11-17T05:30:36.159-08:00Guess whose back with an incredible Giveaway of so many freebies?<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://event.startyoursidehustlegiveaway.com/go/898">Start Your Side Hustle Giveaway!</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://event.startyoursidehustlegiveaway.com/go/898" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGRqwNXRwvhyphenhyphenmsT9Vsw9Tq2o5Vucm4sFIwzRNxYKEJDz6lR457vaBdyOsgZooiJb1MAopLCfCBmN9IOp5SsIwQU_xuLJXxGliCH1waPN03hCiaVhuuDMglroEN6teOd85eZ3CvvGsxQa4/w320-h272/1173F853-7CEA-48B2-ACDA-226491EA403F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You haven’t heard much from me over that last two years. I’ve struggled with my husband’s health issues along with my own that I actually needed a break from reality. I hid myself away from connecting because I had so much going on that I needed time to focus on myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven’t found passion in anything I did for so long until I discovered PLR low content publishing a few months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PLR is private label rights. When someone offers PLR, they pass on the right to resell their product to a end user. 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Should you want a few more incredible products for your Side Hustle Biz Arsenal, then you can always purchase the optional $27 add on for an additional @48 products well worth the small investment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you signed up for the free giveaway, I’d love to hear your thoughts below. I’m getting back in the swing again and I working on putting together a printable reading planner for free to those that comment and I’ll email it to you at the end of the giveaway. More info to follow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those who happen to purchase the additional add-on, just email me your receipt and I’ll make sure I send you something additional to the printable reading journal at the end of the giveaway. More info to follow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’m so excited for this journey together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Kimber Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253550559511494723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132430758928820663.post-91589666808480039192019-02-27T06:49:00.000-08:002019-02-27T06:49:09.606-08:00$25 Romance is in the Air Giveaway Showcasing Pathways Author Camille Peters<div style="text-align: center;">
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Eileen has never been interested in love. Ever since her father’s abandonment, she’s vowed to never experience such pain again. But the enchanted forest has different ideas. When the continuously shifting pathways lead her to a mysterious stranger, Eileen finds her promise to fiercely guard her heart increasingly difficult to keep.</div>
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One night when she becomes lost in a storm, the enchanted forest’s pathways lead her to the castle, home to the kingdom’s Dark Prince, where Eileen finds herself entangled in what many consider an opportunity but which Eileen believes to be a curse: competing for the Dark Prince’s hand through a series of tests that judge one’s royal worth. Eileen is neither royal nor interested in becoming a princess. But the mysterious stranger she met in the woods has his own reasons for helping her succeed, but the cost of his assistance may be too high: that of Eileen’s heart, the one thing she’s vowed never to give.</div>
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“This was SUCH a cute book! The characters were very well developed…The supporting characters were just as endearing…as the main characters. The descriptions of surroundings were impeccable, I could just see the environment and feel the feelings that were invoked by them. The plot was really well thought out, the ideas were super creative, and I love the general fairy tale feel…I couldn’t put it down, I just fell in love with the characters and I can’t WAIT for the next one!”</div>
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“I ADORE the creativity in this book! The forest is so magical and has so many enchanting moments throughout the story. I loved being transported into a fairy tale theme as I read; it was a perfect escape into a sweet and charming era! I absolutely loved the direction the story went and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the adventure Eileen stumbled upon. There are so many fun characters in the story, each with unique personalities! This is such a darling story about loyalty, romance, friendship and all with a fairytale feeling!”</div>
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A knock sounded on the door. I bit back a sigh, both of impatience and relief. “Come in.”</div>
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I gasped as the door swung open, for it wasn’t Alaina who stood there but—“<i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aiden</i>?”</div>
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He beamed, his eyes lighting up as they settled on my face. Warmth seeped over me to see him again after all these weeks, and my heart performed several cartwheels as he stared at me, his expression tender.</div>
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“Aiden!” I fell into his arms, burrowing myself against him.</div>
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He nestled against my hair. “It’s wonderful to see you. I admit I thought it’d be much longer before our paths crossed again, and I’m pleased that’s not the case.”</div>
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I tipped my head back to gape up at him. “Wait, what are you doing here?”</div>
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“An excellent question; one I was about to ask you. May I come in?”</div>
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I slowly nodded. He shut the door behind him, his eyes never once leaving my face. The shock of seeing him at the palace of all places slowly subsided and I tentatively smiled. “I can’t believe you’re here. I never thought I’d see you again.”</div>
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He returned my smile with a lopsided one of his own and my insides fluttered. “I promised we’d see each other again. How are you?”</div>
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I sighed. “I’m in a bit of a predicament.”</div>
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He raised an eyebrow. “Indeed. So you’re a secret princess keen on trying to persuade the prince to marry you?”</div>
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I pulled a face. “No, this is all some horrible misunderstanding.”</div>
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“Is it?” He folded his arms and leaned against my bedpost. “And how did a common girl end up in such a plight?”</div>
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I narrowed my eyes at him. A secret danced within his dark eyes, taunting me. “You don’t happen to know the answer, do you?”</div>
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He chuckled, and the warm sound I’d fiercely missed washed over me. “I do, actually.” His smile widened. “I’ve really missed you, Eileen. I’m so glad you’re here.”</div>
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“Why <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">am</i> I here?” I pressed my hands on my hips and glared at him, demanding he answer me.</div>
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He straightened and came over until he stood directly in front of me, enveloping me in his warmth and causing the strange sensations that only came from him to fill my heart. “It so happened I witnessed your unexpected arrival last night.”</div>
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“What are you even doing here?”</div>
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“Isn’t it obvious? I’m a member of the court.”</div>
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My brow furrowed. “I don’t understand. How does your being a member of the court explain why I now find myself trapped here?”</div>
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“Because thanks to my position, it wasn’t difficult to convince the guards that you’re one of the princesses come here to woo the prince.” He winked.</div>
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I gaped at him, my heart pounding furiously. With each beat my insides burned, my anger searing and poisonous. “You told them <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">what</i>?”</div>
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He frowned. “I told the guards that you’re a princess.”</div>
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“You mean to tell me,” I hissed through gritted teeth, “that it’s your fault I’m tangled in this dangerous mess?”</div>
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Perplexity twisted his expression. “Mess? It’s an opportunity.”</div>
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“An opportunity for what, exactly? To be executed?”</div>
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He rolled his eyes. “Why so dramatic?”</div>
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My fists tightened. “If I’m caught posing as a royal, what do you think will happen? You think the royal family will merely have a good laugh before releasing me? No, they’ll send me to the gallows.” My blood chilled. I needed to escape. I stomped to the door, but Aiden blocked my exit.</div>
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National bestselling author Elizabeth Johns was first an avid reader, though she was a reluctant convert. It was Jane Austen’s clever wit and unique turn of phrase that hooked Johns when she was “forced” to read Pride and Prejudice for a school assignment. She began writing when she ran out of her favorite author’s books and decided to try her hand at crafting a Regency romance novel. Her journey into publishing began with the release of Surrender the Past, book one of the Loring-Abbott Series. Johns makes no pretensions to Austen’s wit but hopes readers will perhaps laugh and find some enjoyment in her writing.</div>
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When Natalie Boyd inherits an old cabin in the north Georgia mountains, she thinks it could be the answer to all of her problems. She’s ready to start over after a heart-breaking divorce, and the cabin on the banks of a river once mined for gold is the perfect hideaway for her new, reclusive life.</div>
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No sooner does she settle in, and Natalie realizes that living in the shadow of Good Hope Mountain isn’t what she expected. Her new neighbor, Jonathan Wilby, has plans for his property as soon as winter’s over, and that means noise, traffic, and people. To make things worse, he’s drop-dead gorgeous and could charm the skin off a snake.</div>
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Natalie braces herself to do battle over the land and to resist Wilby’s charms, but her healing heart, an incredible discovery, and unexpected friendships along the way bring a gold mine of change she never expected – and just in time for Valentine’s Day.</div>
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Danielle Thorne is the author of classic romance and adventures in several genres. She loves Jane Austen, pirates, beaches, cookies, antiques, cats, dogs, and long naps. She does not like phone calls or sushi. A graduate of BYU-Idaho, Danielle saw early work published by Every Day Fiction, Arts and Prose Magazine, Mississippi Crow, The Nantahala Review, StorySouth, and… you get the idea. Besides writing, Danielle has edited for both Solstice and Desert Breeze Publishing. Her growing blog, The Balanced Writer, focuses on writing, life, and the pursuit of peace and happiness. Currently, Danielle freelances as a non-fiction author while waiting to hear from readers like you through her website. During free time, which means when Netflix is down, she combs through feedback and offers virtual hugs for reviews. Her next historical romance is coming soon.</div>
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With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper’s cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident’s single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can’t hide from love.</div>
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Uncle Philip broke the silence and Adam’s concentration. “You remind me so much of your father.”</div>
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Adam slapped the folder shut. He had enough information to win the case. “I hope you mean that as a compliment, because it’s been said both ways many times.”</div>
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The lines around Philip’s eyes had softened. “Same noble brow. Same wavy blond hair. Though I think you’re an inch taller than him.”</div>
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“The old man just rolled over in his grave.” His father never gave him an inch in life; it was unlikely he’d give him one in death.</div>
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“I offered to take you, you know. After Alicia passed.” Philip ran his thumb over the swollen knuckle on his ring finger. “Your father had other ideas.”</div>
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Adam stared out the window as the early days of boarding school, the loneliness, and the emptiness of a child still mourning his mother washed over him like a soft Seattle drizzle. He took in the man across from him. A simple man with a simple life—a life that would have made Adam soft. “Thank goodness for that,” he muttered. At least his father had saved him from a small and unimportant life.</div>
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Uncle Philip sighed. “You have more in common with him than your looks.”</div>
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This time Adam understood that the words weren’t a compliment, though they were spoken with honesty. The realization unexpectedly stabbed, like a thorn in his flesh. No matter. He would shortly prove that being fierce was better than being … whatever it was Uncle Philip wished him to be. He lifted the folder. “This should only take a moment, and you’ll be on your way.”</div>
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The car stopped in front of King County Courthouse. The aged gray building was shaped like a letter H, with two columns of justice connected by a tunnel of office space. There were decorations on the exterior to recommend it as an architectural beauty.</div>
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Impatient, Adam threw open the door before his driver had a chance to open it for him and marched towards the entry. He was single-minded in his movements and didn’t notice the woman in the yellow dress until their hands touched on the door.</div>
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Feeling a jolt up his arm, Adam gave her his full attention. Her brown hair was pulled back in a style reminiscent of the 1940s with a few thick, loose curls bouncing to her chin and framing her enchanting, heart-shaped face. She had large, doe-like brown eyes that dropped demurely as his cheeks colored.</div>
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He never blushed. The sensation was enough to knock him off his course. She smelled of lilacs and fresh rain.</div>
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“I’m so sorry. You go first,” she said. Her voice was strong and yet a caress that drew him near. He had the strangest feeling that he’d like to slay a dragon.</div>
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He thrust the door open and motioned for her to enter. “I insist.”</div>
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“Thank you.” Her cheeks dusted pink, and for the first time in his life, Adam was quite out of his mind over a woman. He couldn’t remember where he was going or why it was important.</div>
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“You look lovely,” he said, not even sure the words made it out of his mouth. He didn’t throw out compliments to strangers. Heck, he didn’t compliment anyone.</div>
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Her smile deepened. “Thank you. I’m meeting my fiancé upstairs. We’re getting married today.” She nodded once, her smile lighting up the entire lobby and cracking through the plaster he’d applied to his heart long ago, and then she was off to the elevators and he was left feeling as though he’d missed the opportunity of a lifetime.</div>
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Award-winning author, Lucy McConnell, loves Christmas, romance, chocolate and Elvis.</div>
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After graduating from the University of Utah, she became an editor at an advertising agency before moving on to teach in the marketing department of the local community college. She loved teaching and often misses the academic environment.</div>
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Lucy retired from teaching and began to write articles and sweet romance novels. She has been published in national magazines, newspapers, short story compilations, and she writes cookbooks under the name Christina Dymock.</div>
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Kimber Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253550559511494723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132430758928820663.post-65779042048130361582019-02-07T07:14:00.000-08:002019-02-07T07:14:25.751-08:00Forever Yours $25 Giveaway from author Jess Heileman<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since the death of her mother, Abigail Blakeslee has lost all desire to become a debutante and enter Society. But now, foregoing her first Season has brought an unwanted invitation to join her aunt and cousins for a summer at Timpton House, the large estate of the Stanton family.</div>
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Reluctantly accepting, Abigail is thrust into the vexing world of social propriety and matchmaking she had hoped to avoid. More vexing still is her cousin’s suitor, the young Timpton heir—Edwin Stanton. Moody and distant at times, remarkably endearing at others, Edwin seems a puzzle she can never solve, but can never quite put away. Bet then, Abigail has her own secret to hide—her own mystery to conceal. Perhaps such puzzles are better left unsolved, or perhaps love can find a solution.</div>
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It was several minutes into the first course that Uncle Stanton leaned toward me. “By whom do I have the privilege of sitting this evening?”</div>
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“Miss Blakeslee, sir.” I offered, perplexed how he had forgotten our introduction already. “We met just now in the drawing room.”</div>
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“Of course. Miss Blakeslee. Such a pretty sounding girl. And I have heard you are quite exquisite though I wish I could see you for myself.”</div>
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It was only then I noticed the cloudiness of his eyes. “Forgive me, sir. I did not realize you—” the words to finish seemed too harsh to speak.</div>
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“That I am blind?” He chuckled. “I’m flattered you took so long to realize. Was it my handsome face that made you overlook the defect or the confident way I hold myself?”</div>
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I was convinced it was the darkness of the drawing room, but I had no intention of saying so. “I believe it was both, sir.”</div>
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He chuckled again and reached a hand toward me. Placing my hand atop his, I gave it a gentle squeeze which he affectionately returned.</div>
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After some general small talk around the table, a few failed attempts to entreat Miss Hawkins into conversation, and seeing the focused regard Sir Wycliffe paid to Hannah, I gladly directed my attention to Uncle Stanton. There was something about his openness that endeared him to me immediately.</div>
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“And, if you don’t mind me asking, Mr. Stanton—”</div>
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“My friends and relations call me Uncle, and, if you find no offense in being placed amongst that group, I must insist you do also.”</div>
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“I would be honored, Uncle.”</div>
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“And I’m guessing by how you began to phrase your question, you were curious how I lost my eyesight?”</div>
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Now that he said it aloud it sounded alarmingly impolite, and I felt relieved he couldn’t witness the color that filled my cheeks. I still needed to learn to not let my curiosity take precedence to propriety. “I—well, I—” I stumbled over my words, endeavoring to think of another question to propose.</div>
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“Truly, I don’t mind,” he said, sensing my hesitation. “But I fear there is little to tell. A few years ago, I began having problems with my vision. Things grew dark at the edges and gradually expanded toward the center until all I now have is a general sense of light and dark. I sought the best physician in London, who assured me there was nothing to be done. So, I have resigned myself to enjoying the world through my other senses.”</div>
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I smiled. “That is a commendable outlook on such a hardship.”</div>
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“As I see it, I only had two choices—to be bitter or to not. I simply chose the more enjoyable of the two. Though I will admit, I often wish I could create a more romantic story surrounding it all. You see, I have a very dull imagination—” he hesitated, “not that I care to mislead anyone, but the truth is hardly worthy of attention.”</div>
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“I don’t credit myself with much creativity, but perhaps both our minds together might come to a tale worth sharing—or, in the least, to entertain ourselves?”</div>
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“Miss Blakeslee, that is a capital idea!”</div>
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“Well then, let us think. The grandest stories are always believable,” I paused, trying to determine an appropriate setting. “You were just telling me of your time in the British Fleet.” He nodded. “It would be fitting, and perfectly romantic, if your tale occurred at sea. Perhaps a heroic rescue?”</div>
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One side of his mouth lifted. “I daresay I prefer to play the hero.”</div>
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“And nothing is as heroic as rescuing a damsel in distress, do you not agree?”</div>
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“I most certainly do.”</div>
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I couldn’t resist grinning as a story surfaced in my mind. “I believe it must occur at night, for the mystery of things is always greater at night. You are walking the deck as Captains do, on watch for pirates or smugglers, when you hear the cry of a woman. You follow the sound to the starboard side of the ship and search the water, wondering who could be in such a state of anguish. The water is dark, with only an occasional reflection of light from the moon dancing off the waves. It would be impossible for someone to be out there, but then—” I nearly giggled at the intensity of Uncle Stanton’s concentration.</div>
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“Well, what was it I saw?” he asked eagerly.</div>
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“A woman, of course.”</div>
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“In the sea?”</div>
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“In the sea! And the most beautiful woman you have ever laid eyes on. But what was most peculiar was how her cry transformed to a song—an entrancing melody that wrapped around you, pulling you toward her.”</div>
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“But she is in the water? How is she rescued?”</div>
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“You are a hero, Uncle. You must jump in to save her!” He lifted his eyebrows in surprise, and I covered my mouth stifling a laugh. “Don’t look so startled at the notion, I daresay if it were a real occurrence you wouldn’t hesitate a moment. And our story must be accurate—that is why I came to this conclusion.”</div>
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His face beamed with pride. “I’ve always had a propensity for acting brashly around beautiful women.”</div>
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“And so, this is no different. And after you jump into the freezing water, as extremes make the account more exciting, you swim to where you expect her to be but find nothing. You search frantically, diving under the water and yelling for her—for now that you have seen her you will save her or die in the attempt. But you grow tired and, just as your strength is exhausted and you begin to sink, you are pulled from the sea.”</div>
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“And how should I be saved?”</div>
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“A shipmate would be a reasonable rescuer. Possibly a fellow watchman or someone who heard your distress as you searched?” I received a reassuring nod. “When they got you on deck, although you had taken in much water, your only concern was for the woman. ‘Woman?’ they’d say, ‘There was no woman in the water.’ Had they not heard the cry or the mesmerizing song? Were they not lucky enough to behold the enchanting face? They’d surely blame it on your longing imagination—though we know how dull it is—or likely a bad meal. And I fear she would forever be a mystery to you, plaguing your very existence— the image of this siren etched in your mind and her song on your heart. And your eyes would ultimately grow dim because nothing in this world could compare with the splendor you once beheld.”</div>
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A satisfied smile lit his face and my own expression soon mirrored his.</div>
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“You have given me quite a story, Miss Blakeslee; yet I am certain I shall never tell it as well. I’d ask you to transcribe it, so I might memorize it,” he chuckled, “but that would do little good as I’m no longer able to read.”</div>
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His laugh was contagious, and I easily joined him. Glancing around to make sure no one had observed my casual behavior, my eyes locked with Mr. Edwin Stanton. His stern look took the smile from my lips and drove my gaze to my plate.</div>
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“What is it, Miss Blakeslee?” Uncle Stanton asked gently.</div>
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I marveled at his discernment, most people with perfect eyesight would fail to perceive what he did. “I believe I have offended your great nephew with my behavior.”</div>
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“And how did you come to that conclusion?”</div>
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“The intensity of his stare—as though he is condemning me from across the table.”</div>
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“Many emotions can cause intensity, Miss Blakeslee. But, if he is displeased, let me ease your mind—you can hardly be the cause. These last few years he has had no difficulty finding things to aggravate him. Perhaps it is his way of being hospitable—ensuring he treats us all equally.”</div>
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Ooh, I really enjoyed this story! It definitely had a Pride and Prejudice sort of feel for me with the brooding hero, the passionate and intelligent heroine and plenty of misunderstand and judgments on both sides.<br />Abigail is so easy to love. Honestly, she is kind, compassionate and freely herself even when it goes against what is “proper”. She is a defender of people and exceptionally loyal. See? What’s not to love? ~Aimee brown</div>
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I bought this book last night and then ended up staying up way to late to finish it! But I was enjoying it so much I couldn’t put it down! It reminded me of Edenbrooke in style and that I loved the heroine, Abigail, and her desire to stand up for good causes despite society pressures- she had so much goodness! I loved her story and how it all connected. ~Crystal</div>
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This is Jess Heileman’s first novel, and I am excited for her to write more! Edwin and Abigail were easy to love and cheer for, and there was a host of secondary characters who were also fun to get to know! ~Alisa</div>
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Abigail sucked me in from the first page and I had a hard time putting it down. A sweet Regency romance with all the back and forth love vs duty inherent in this type of book- which helps make them one of my favorite! The characters are well developed and believable. ~Cheryl-Lynn</div>
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<strong>Author Jess Heileman</strong></div>
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In kindergarten, Jess won a first prize ribbon for her original creation Pigs in Wigs. It was a solid storyline: there was this pig that wore a wig–and it rhymed. Not impressed? Neither were her children when shown the very masterpiece that influenced her to become an author. “You won a ribbon for that?” Yes. Yes, she did.</div>
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Thankfully, life has since exposed her to a thorough education with its share of awards and accolades–and, more importantly, to the trials and human experiences that form the heart of a storyteller and the substance of great stories.</div>
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Besides her love of writing, Jess is an avid reader, shameless people observer, international café loiterer, and partially retired photographer. She loves being a mother to five amazing humans and a wife to the greatest man she knows.</div>
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It’s not easy to hide behind a mask when the right woman dances into your arms.</div>
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Travis Nelson, offensive guard for the Denver Storm, wants to be an announcer when he grows up. Unfortunately, all of the great announcing positions go to the pretty-boy quarterbacks. When an opportunity opens up at The Ultimate Sports Network, Travis decides his normal hit-it-as-hard-as-he-can strategy might not work, so he hires a publicist to help him with the interview.</div>
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Jenalee Barnes, publicist extraordinaire, is fed up with football. She’s sick of the players, their drama and their giant egos. It doesn’t help that her jerk of an ex is holding the company they built together hostage until her contract is up. When Travis Nelson asks her to help him get a job as an announcer she agrees, which surprises her as much as it does her PR team. It doesn’t hurt that it makes her ex furious.</div>
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Jenalee is swept away by this kind, gentle, giant who takes at-risk kids to monster truck rallies, talks to people on the street and mourns the loss of a brother he cared for through a devastating illness. She’s not ready for a relationship, even if she can’t quit thinking of kissing him.</div>
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When the interview falls apart, they are left with a choice, let past insecurities blind them or trust in their hearts.</div>
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This is a refreshing and heartwarming romance with charming and sassy sweet characters that will have you enjoying each and every moment of their journey towards true love and happily ever after.</div>
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Karly Stratford grew up in the wild west, and finds mountains helpful in telling which direction she is going. Her lifelong goals include: travel to all seven continents, become a Jedi Knight and receive a death threat from a fan. So far she’s been to five continents, has a black belt in Kempo and is still working on the death threat.</div>
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She got roped into writing clean, uplifting romance by a few of her author friends, and actually enjoys it. The women in her books are feisty, strong and independent, while the men are smart, capable and focused. She hopes that by the time you finish one of her books you’ve laughed, you’ve cried, and you’ve cheered.</div>
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Karly also writes young adult, action-packed, science fiction and fantasy under the pen name Jo Schneider.</div>
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Malcolm Colerain, Earl of Montgomery, needs a wife. He has four children, a peerage, and a demanding secret occupation as a member of the London League; all of which give him a fulfilling life, so a proper marriage of convenience is all he seeks. But when he meets Elizabeth Owens, things begin to change. Distance becomes difficult, convenience becomes rather inconvenient, and his exciting life as a spy turns on its head.</div>
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Beth Owens seizes the chance to marry the handsome and striking Earl of Montgomery, marriage of convenience or not. Her heart is his for the taking, and she is determined that he eventually will. But the more she learns about her husband, the more he puzzles her. He has secrets, she is well aware, but just how many and how deeply do they run? And when she finds a few secrets of her own, will they ever have a chance at love?</div>
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“I hope you don’t mind that I asked Mrs. Granger to introduce us, Miss Owens,” he said, somehow smiling in his tone but not with his mouth.</div>
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Beth shook her head quickly. “Not at all, my lord, I am grateful for the opportunity.”</div>
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He opened his mouth to reply, then closed it, cocking his head in confusion. “Were you, indeed?”</div>
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She nodded meekly. “Yes, my lord.” She opted not to say more, trying to remember how to be demure and polite when faced with a powerful man who could give her a desperately-needed position.</div>
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Impertinence would not be appreciated, nor would rambling. Beth tended to be inclined towards both.</div>
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Lord Montgomery propped his elbow on the arm of the sofa, hand positioned in a thoughtful pose against his face. “Tell me about yourself, Miss Owens, if you please.”</div>
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Beth straightened up, praying her hands would remain gracefully clasped in her lap. “I am from Oxfordshire, my lord, near Abingdon. My godparents sent me to finish at Mrs. Rampton’s School in Berkshire where I received an excellent education, giving me all the skills and knowledge that a competent and capable governess ought to possess. I am learned in French, German, and Latin; I have skills in penmanship, arithmetic, as well as prominent literature. I can teach deportment and manners, as well as…”</div>
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Beth stared at him for a moment, then sighed heavily and let her shoulders droop a little. “No, of course, you don’t.” She was not entirely sure if she were disappointed or relieved, but she suspected it was an odd mixture of both. In truth, she would have to admit that arithmetic made her itch, and her German accent sounded as though she were ill. Her aggrieved headmistress had maintained that Beth’s skills in deportment bordered on ‘just enough to not be shocking’, so she really would have been quite hopeless.</div>
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Her reaction seemed to amuse him. “Why would you think that was why I asked Mrs. Granger for an introduction?” he queried, that sort-of smile returning to his face.</div>
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She stared at him rather blankly. “Why else would you want to meet with me, my lord?”</div>
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His lips quirked with an ironic tilt. “I haven’t yet decided, Miss Owens.”</div>
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<strong>Italian Honeymoon by Reina M. Williams</strong></div>
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Get whisked away on a sweet, romantic European vacation with the Lovestruck Billionaires! When love strikes, these billionaires must risk their most valuable assets–their hearts.</div>
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Julia Ross can’t believe her sister is married. They’d promised each other they’d stay single, but now it’s just Julia, facing another change in her well-ordered life. And then there’s the groom’s brother, Romeo, who wants to change even more–he and his family want to compete with her family’s restaurants, and entice her to work for them. But nothing about Romeo Bianchi is enticing…until he proposes.<br />Romeo Bianchi likes to shake things up–on his terms–and a fake wedding to Julia Ross seems like the perfect opportunity to rattle both of their families. But when their pretend marriage causes real problems, the two decide to face them together, until love strikes and Julia runs scared. Then they both have to decide if change is a price they’re willing to pay for their happily ever after.</div>
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She set her glass on a nearby table and brushed her hands, as if to rid herself of this stuck feeling. She needed to <i>do </i>something. She needed a change.</div>
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Maybe it was time to plan starting her own restaurant. But not at this moment. Since she’d already said her congrats and all to the happy couple, she headed upstairs to the bridesmaids’ room, where she and Elissa and Zoe had gotten ready before the ceremony earlier.</div>
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When she got to the elevator and pressed the button, Danton’s younger brother, Romeo, sauntered up to her, a drink in hand.</div>
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“Jules, leaving the party?” He downed the rest of his drink and set the glass on the floor.</div>
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Ugh. No consideration. And only her sister and Elissa’s best friend, Zoe, called her Jules. Where did this guy get off? He and his ruthless family could all rot. She crossed her arms and clenched her jaw. She had to be polite, for Elissa’s sake. At least he wasn’t bad to look at, all lean and athletic looking, but deceptively boyish, with that stupid cute smile and dimple in his left cheek.</div>
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So she’d eyed him during the ceremony. Checking out the enemy was all. Romeo’s family seemed to have it in for Dad, and she had no idea why. As usual, Dad was closed-mouth about the situation. She tightened her arms against her chest.</div>
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Supposedly, Danton had made them stop the takeover attempts. That didn’t excuse Romeo and his family, especially since now there were rumors that they were planning to scoop up some properties in the area to open rival restaurants.</div>
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They boarded the elevator. Romeo gave her that stupid smile and asked her what floor. She pushed the button herself. He shrugged, but didn’t push a button. Oh, great. He was either on the same floor or planning on following her. Well, she knew the head of security here, so he’d better watch himself. The doors closed and they glided up.</div>
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Romeo looked at her again. Shoot, he had fine eyes, all bluish-grey, like her favorite storm clouds over the city…and fine pecs, and broad shoulders, and, yes, he was <i>fine</i>. But she wasn’t minding that, not one bit.</div>
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Ugh. She better watch herself—more like check her eyesight if she couldn’t see right through Romeo Bianchi.</div>
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“This is the sort of story I would happily recommend to my mum or grandma, or even a teenage reader.” ~Long and Short Reviews</div>
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“I recommend if you’re looking for something lighthearted.”~Kathleen, Amazon review</div>
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“A wonderful afternoon read with a cuppa and a few iced tea biscuits….” ~Susanne, Meditative Meanderings</div>
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“All the stories had lovely themes of opening and awakening – whether it is to new possibilities, love, or a new path in life. …for those who enjoy sweet and light-hearted reads these novellas are a perfect fit!” ~Meredith, Austenesque Reviews</div>
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Reina M. Williams writes sweet romance with a touch of sass, from Austenesque series to contemporary twists on fairy tales. When she’s not writing or spending time with her sons, you’re most likely to find her watching a period drama or Disney movie, walking in a park, baking, or reading. A California native, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.</div>
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A hometown hero who’s suffering a personal crisis. A single-mom who’s back on her feet again. And the what-ifs they finally have a chance of seeing come true.</div>
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A year after her divorce, Chelsea Lewis spends most of her days working part-time at her cousin’s bakery and hiding veggies in her picky son’s lunches. Then she reconnects with an old friend who helps Chelsea in all the ways she’s forgotten she needs—including romantic ones.</div>
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Former football player, DJ Kaiser, is back in his hometown, working as a fireman to serve his community, but after nearly burning down his own house with a barbeque and wrecking the Chief’s truck, his mistakes are stacked against him—until he sets out to ease the stress of Chelsea’s load. Serving her has him feeling like a hero again.</div>
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When Chelsea’s ex shows up and begs Chelsea to move closer so his young son doesn’t grow up without his father, Chelsea and DJ have to consider what’s best for Chelsea’s little family, even if that means sacrificing the relationship that has saved them both.</div>
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They sat there, staring at each other for a moment that kept stretching out. Embarrassment crept over her expression, but she didn’t look away. He reached up with the hand that wasn’t around her shoulder and let his fingers graze over her cheek, feeling the heat there. She took a deep breath, and he had to as well. He wanted to kiss her, to take care of her and help her and . . . be everything for her. He slid his hand around her neck and guided her closer. They stared at each other.<u></u><u></u></div>
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“DJ?” she asked in a soft voice.<u></u><u></u></div>
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He couldn’t pull completely away. He swallowed. “What am I doing?” he whispered.<u></u><u></u></div>
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She tipped her head back. “What do you want to do?”<u></u><u></u></div>
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“That’s simple,” he said with a laugh. “I just . . . we can’t do half-measures here, can we?” Brady was a huge obstacle he didn’t know how to get over, as much as every moment with Chelsea drew her to him.<u></u><u></u></div>
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“No, we can’t,” she agreed.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Still, neither of them moved. Neither of them got up and walked away from this tipping point. He fingered a piece of her hair that fell in front of her shoulder. “He’s like my brother and I don’t know if there’s any point where this won’t feel like I’m betraying him . . . even . . . even if being with you might be more important.”<u></u><u></u></div>
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She settled her hands at his waist, gripping the sides of his T-shirt. “I hate that this has to be so complicated.” She tipped her head so that her forehead rested against his shoulder.<u></u><u></u></div>
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He pressed his cheek to the side of her head. “I know.” He lifted both of his hands to rest behind her neck and tilted her face back up to him, brushing a thumb along one of her cheeks. “I know.” He studied her from inches away, heat spreading through his chest.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<i>Kiss her?<u></u><u></u></i></div>
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<i>Walk away?<u></u><u></u></i></div>
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<i>What do I do?</i><u></u><u></u></div>
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Her expression must mirror back his emotions. Fear. Uncertainty. Longing.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Did he want to take the next step and deal with the consequences? He should make the decision soon, especially if he <i>wanted</i> it more than he was <i>scared</i> of it. Any moment, he might come to his senses. They both might.<u></u><u></u></div>
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“I want this,” she whispered.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<strong>Author Raneé S. Clark</strong></div>
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During her early years of reading, Raneé S. Clark devoured fantasy books, which continued into her adulthood—since she often believes that a well-written romance novel is a delightful fantasy. Though raising three boys can sometimes hamper both romance with her own Mr. Charming and her writing, she tries to get a little of both in every day. And most of the time she succeeds.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Candace’s ten-year plan has two flaws, year eleven and Colin.</div>
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Everyone who meets Candace wearing one of her colorful wigs knows she is a cancer survivor. Determined to live life to the fullest, her accomplishments range from painting murals to convincing students on campus to give up drinking. Few people know the secret to her success includes a detailed ten-year plan and a bucket list full of check marks. Candace never dreamed she’d make it to year eleven.</div>
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Computer expert Colin Ogilvie can navigate the most difficult codes. While his friends were chasing girls, he was hacking past firewalls and developing billion-dollar apps. He never felt he was missing out until he met Candace. After five hundred and twelve days in the friend zone, he wonders if he can ever crack the code to the wall protecting her heart. What science can’t solve, art can. Their relationship changes when a meddling friend commissions Candace to help restore an antique merry-go-round.</div>
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She raised one of her painted brows. “Do you even have a penny?”</div>
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“I can transfer it via two or three different apps.”</div>
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“But I don’t need a penny.”</div>
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“Chocolate?”</div>
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“I can do chocolate.” He pulled up a shopping app. “It will be waiting at the Blue Pines Inn’s front desk.”</div>
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The first hint of a real smile flashed across her face.</div>
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Candace patted the seat next to her. “Probably not as much as it should. I was thinking about what Dr. Christensen told me about turning a corner. I just don’t know where to go.”</div>
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Lorin Grace was born in Colorado and has been moving around the country ever since, living in eight states and several imaginary worlds. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Graphic Design.</div>
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Currently, she lives in northern Utah with her husband, four children, and a dog who is insanely jealous of her laptop. When not writing Lorin enjoys creating graphics, visiting historical sites, museums, and reading.</div>
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Lorin is an active member of the League of Utah Writers. Her debut novel, Waking Lucy, was awarded a 2017 Recommend Read award in the LUW Published book contest. Mending Fences received a 2018 Recommend Read award in the LUW Published book contest</div>
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But Gina won’t have anything to do with that guy who played with her heart that night—he’s a heartbreaker—no matter how much her niece and nephews adore him now. Besides, the two come from different worlds. Gina’s a workaholic career woman; he’s the irresponsible flirt. Whenever they meet, there are fireworks, and not the good kind.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Oh, hey,” he said casually, “hold the door.” Without my making a move to do so, his hand stopped the doors from shutting between us, and I got a full view of his face. I liked his eyes—they were vibrant blue and full of life, and now they creased into a myriad of laugh lines.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He stepped inside with me. He was tall and standing very close. He acted like it wasn’t a big deal and smiled at me before hitting the button for the thirteenth floor. The button didn’t light up. He shrugged and dug his hands deep into the pockets of his dress pants. “I guess that means no thirteenth floor.” He leaned against the back of the elevator and tucked his cell phone away. His gaze drifted to the gift bag in my hand. “You going to the wedding?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">The elevator doors closed us in together and I tried to adopt his casual manner while holding up the brightly colored bag between us. “What was the giveaway?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">His eyes crinkled at the corners. “Is it any good?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“The gift?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He nodded. I felt like I was getting punked. How could he have guessed that I had no idea what I was bringing to this wedding? He couldn’t. I shrugged. “It’s the usual boring…”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He leaned over and peered past the pink tissue paper. “You got the lucky couple toothbrushes? Are you a dentist?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“No!” I swatted him away but was laughing all the same. How could my mother think that toothbrushes were better than a tool set? I tried to deflect his attention from the gift. “I work advertising. Just down the street actually.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Oh really? I work downtown too.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Nice. Wait,” I stared down at his empty hands. No gift. My eyes went to his laughing ones. “Are you a wedding crasher?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Do you want me to be?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“I…” this guy was unbelievable. He took bantering to a new level. I was horrible at real conversation—it was so boring. But banter? I was amazing at that. I relaxed. This guy was in no position to judge. “Yes,” I admitted with a smile, even though I didn’t believe he was crashing for a second. “Though you’re clearly an amateur. Wedding Crasher 101—bring an empty gift so no one is suspicious.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">His eyes turned appreciative at that. “And you?” he asked.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“I was invited,” I said, “but it was one of those invites that people have to give, you know?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He looked intrigued. “Why is that?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">I pursed my lips and decided against ruining the moment by getting too personal. “I’m related.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">His eyes turned watchful. “To the bride or to the groom?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Bride.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Good,” he said.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">Before I could ask what he meant, we passed the thirteenth floor and he whistled. “Makes you wonder why they won’t let anyone on the thirteenth. What are they hiding there?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“An alternate dimension where they hide dead bodies,” I said without hesitation.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He snickered. “You’re not even curious, are you?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“I’m always curious,” I said. “I’m just used to disappointment.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">“Really? Why?”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">I lifted my shoulder. “Getting caught for trespassing isn’t on the schedule for tonight. Maybe another time.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He nodded in understanding. The 22nd floor was fast approaching and for some reason, I felt myself getting more nervous than I was twenty minutes ago. Everyone asked me where my prince charming was at my younger cousin’s wedding two years ago and I wasn’t ready for that again. The rushing sound as we passed each floor felt ominous, and I wasn’t sure why I felt so anxious. All my faults came at me, my fear of not measuring up. I was happy for my sister, sure, and wanted her to know that I loved and supported her, but my mother had said it: Emily wouldn’t even know that I was there. So why did I have to go right away?</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">The elevator door opened on the 22nd floor, bringing in the loud laughter and chatter. Two little girls in puffy white dresses stood at the door. They grabbed my gift for Emily and ran away with my jacket. Still, I couldn’t leave the elevator. I turned to the stranger beside me like he was my lifeline. “You know what?” I asked. “I’m really tired of disappointment. Aren’t you?” He looked confused and I tried to clarify. “I’m dying to know what’s on the thirteenth floor.”</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">He didn’t move, even as the elevator made its warning noises for us to get out. “Wait.” A dimple played at the corner of his mouth. “You aren’t kidding?” I shook my head and he hit a button that made the door close us back into the elevator. “Great. Let’s go on an adventure together.”</span></div>
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Carisa Hamilton didn’t want to get married. Never mind that the music would start and they would open the back doors of the church, everyone would stand… Her heart rate picked up and her breathing must have joined in because Marguerite, her wedding planner, started counting. “Measure your breaths darling. In-two-three-Out-two-three.”</div>
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Carisa tried, but her chest felt tighter and tighter. “I—I don’t know if I can do this.” She clutched her stomach and buckled forward.</div>
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Marguerite’s cool fingers ran a hand gently over her hair, not messing up a single strand. This woman was good. She whispered comforting things. “You’re beautiful. He loves you. Just look into his face. Forget everything else.”</div>
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But that was just it. He was the problem. The groom. She loved everything else about getting married. The dress, the party, her bridesmaids. They were stunning. She’d let them choose a dress following a specific color scheme and they’d nailed it. Pictures had never looked so good. The pictures. A part of her wanted to get married just for the pictures. The food, the cake. She’d picked the best flavors. The party. The playlist. All her favorite songs. She imagined dancing with her father, with her best friends, but then his face jarred to the front, and she remembered she’d have to dance with him too… She clutched at Marguerite’s arms, gripping with a panic that rose up inside. “I can’t dance with him.”</div>
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“Who? Your father?” She clucked. “Honey, if there’s something that makes you uncomfortable we can change the whole plan. That’s what I’m here for.”</div>
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Carisa shook her head, curls bouncing around against her scalp high above her veil. “No, It’s Heath.”</div>
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Marguerite stopped. And for a moment, Carisa saw what really went through her mind. And Carisa feared for her own life, a little bit. No one messed up the wedding planner’s plan. Not even the bride apparently. Not even if she didn’t love the groom. Anymore. Did she ever? “Ugh. I can’t. The thought of him makes me ill. She squeezed harder, the soft skin of the wedding planners’ shoulders squishing between her fingers. “What do I do?”</div>
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Marguerite gently peeled away Carisa’s hands and plugged in her diffuser; immediately the calming scents of lavender and chamomile filled the air. She clicked a few buttons on her phone, and instrumentals filled the room softly, as though she were in a spa. Marguerite held the back of a chair and motioned that Carisa sit. “We have plenty of time still. You are ready. You are the most beautiful bride I have seen. Have a sit. Relax. We will make this better.” She handed her a warm cup of tea that had appeared from the countertop almost as if by magic. And then stepped out of the room, closing the door softly behind her.</div>
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But Carisa jumped up. Alone at last. Time to make a break for it. Was she crazy? Insane? Her mother would kill her. Forget her mother. Marguerite would hunt her down. But she couldn’t think about that. All that she could think about was the coldness. Heath’s eyes, for the first time, cold. He’d turned back on his Texan charm as soon as he noticed she was looking, but that flash, that instant of cold proved all that she’d suspected. He didn’t really care. And, she breathed out, thank the stars above, because she didn’t care about him either.</div>
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<strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">Author Sophia Summers</strong></div>
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Billionaires, Royals, Marriages of convenience, Cowboys, and Spies. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?</div>
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Sophia Summers is an award-winning author who just wants to relax a little and enjoy a great beach read. She lives in a quiet southern town brimming with an extra dose of hospitality and a whole lot of charm.</div>
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Since the death of her mother, Abigail Blakeslee has lost all desire to become a debutante and enter Society. But now, foregoing her first Season has brought an unwanted invitation to join her aunt and cousins for a summer at Timpton House, the large estate of the Stanton family.</div>
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Reluctantly accepting, Abigail is thrust into the vexing world of social propriety and matchmaking she had hoped to avoid. More vexing still is her cousin’s suitor, the young Timpton heir—Edwin Stanton. Moody and distant at times, remarkably endearing at others, Edwin seems a puzzle she can never solve, but can never quite put away. Bet then, Abigail has her own secret to hide—her own mystery to conceal. Perhaps such puzzles are better left unsolved, or perhaps love can find a solution.</div>
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The library was filled with books, and it reminded me of the one at Easton Manor with overstuffed shelves, large windows, and numerous seats for reading. I grabbed a thin book off a nearby shelf and held it in my hand. I traced my finger over the title, <em>The Tempest. </em>It had been sometime since I’d picked up a book. Mother taught me to read and had given me the joy of new worlds and unforgettable stories. I’d spent countless afternoons tucked in a chair in our library, unable to stop reading; but when Mother died, I found little delight in anything, including the things she’d taught me to love.</div>
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“Have you read it?” Edwin asked peering over my shoulder.</div>
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“Of course!” I answered placing it back on the shelf.</div>
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“And I presume you enjoyed it?”</div>
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“Very much. I admit I am easily satisfied by a happy ending.” I kept my eyes searching the books, having little desire to receive the look of censure awaiting me. “The Shakespeare writings I enjoy most are those that end well—Twelfth Night, Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Taming of the Shrew—the ones where love is victorious.”</div>
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“A common <em>ideal</em> among ladies, I believe, and the reason his comedies are so popular.”</div>
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I turned towards him, “Life has enough of tragedy and grief, is there something wrong with finding satisfaction in love and happy endings?”</div>
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“There is,” he said. “The harm is believing in something that isn’t real, Miss Blakeslee.” He stepped closer, and my feet faltered. “Love only brings misery. To think otherwise is foolish. You just declared life is full of tragedy—”</div>
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“And that is why love is needed!”</div>
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“And that is what <em>love</em> causes!”</div>
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Neither of us moved and I could feel his warm breath on me. It was only then I realized how close we stood, my neck craning to look up at him, but I had no desire to move away.</div>
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“You do not understand love then,” I whispered.</div>
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The resentment in his gaze caught me by surprise. “And you do?”</div>
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“Yes! Love has saved me.” His eyes searched mine, “The love I know has the power to lift and to heal, to see past weakness and turn it to strength.”</div>
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“Love is fickle and will fail you.”</div>
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“Never.” I said shaking my head as tears stung my vision. “I do not know what counterfeit you describe but the love I have found is faithful and unconditional.”</div>
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He said nothing and after a moment his eyes drifted from mine in contemplation. After taking a deep breath he looked down at me again. He wore the stern expression I knew so well and took a step backward. “I hope you are correct in your judgment,” he said with a brisk nod. “Thank you for telling me.”</div>
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As he turned from me I wanted to call out to him, but I was too confused to contrive a response. I followed him to the study in a daze. Edwin positioned himself near the desk with his eyes cast to the floor as Diana glanced between us bewildered.</div>
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“How is it you’ve found something to quarrel about already? You were in there less than five minutes! Perhaps I should take on the role of mediator instead of chaperon for the two of you.”</div>
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“This will not do! What was the disagreement this time?”</div>
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“There was not a disagreement,” Edwin said. “Well, at least that is not what caused the discontent.”</div>
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Curious what the cause had been I glanced in his direction, anxious for him to finish. A knock interrupted his revelation.</div>
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Diana shot to her feet and reached out her arm towards me, “We will go out the library.”</div>
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Edwin blocked our retreat, “You are fine to leave out the study door.” He shifted his gaze at the repeated knock, “Come in!”</div>
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The butler opened the door, his eyes gliding over Diana and me, “The Slytons are here to see you, Mr. Stanton.”</div>
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The Slytons? I was familiar with the name, but surely they were not the same as I had known. My heart picked up pace regardless of what I told myself. The door opened again and a tall, wiry lady and a shorter, burly man stepped through the door. They were older and somehow uglier, but it was them. My knees nearly gave out, and I tightened my hold on Diana’s arm for support.</div>
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“Mr. and Mrs. Slyton, I am pleased you finally agreed to make the trip to Timpton. This is my sister, Mrs. Ellis, and our friend, Miss Abigail Blakeslee.”</div>
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Mrs. Slyton nodded in our direction but abruptly turned her attention back to Edwin. “With such a gracious offer, how could we resist?” Her scratchy voice brought a slew of memories that made my body tremble.</div>
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I cautiously turned to find Mr. Slyton inspecting me through squinted eyes. Did he recognize me? I hadn’t seen him since I was a little girl, and I hoped the years had done their job adequately enough to disguise me. I lifted my chin, attempting to appear unaffected by his presence and was relieved when Mr. Slyton turned towards Diana, appraising her with the same disgusting grimace he’d given me. I looked to Edwin and found him returning my gaze, a peculiar expression on his features.</div>
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Edwin moved to my side and placed a firm hand around my waist, guiding me to the door. My ears were ringing, and I was confident he said something to me, but I couldn’t be sure. As we walked from the study, his touch retracted, and Diana took his place directing me back down the corridor.</div>
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I was uncertain where I was being led and soon found myself seated in a distantly familiar room. “Bring refreshment at once!” Diana’s voice echoed through my mind. My head was spinning, and I rested it against the chair as my vision faded into blackness.</div>
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This outstanding novel was intelligent, fun, and romantic. I read it twice and had as much fun reading it the second time as I did the first time, if not more. The author is not only creative in developing a believable story line, but the character development kept me engaged and entertained. This was probably one of my favorite romance novels of all time; it lacked nothing. The romantic tensions kept me wondering how conflicts would resolve—creative and unpredictable twists abound. It plays out like a great movie in my mind. More from this author would be a super gift to us all; keep it coming!!<em> – Emily, ID</em></div>
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I loved reading <em>Abigail</em>! The writing was witty and descriptive, providing a beautiful, vivid, and deep world to visit in my mind as I read. The characters were real and relatable, causing me to suffer or swoon as occasion permitted. A perfectly clean, charming yet profound, wonderful novel! – Kim, AZ</div>
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<em>Abigail</em> is one of those stories that sweeps you into another world and won’t let you put it down. It’s a beautiful unlikely love story that you’ve never heard before. The storyline is enchanting, and you will easily see part of yourself in Abigail’s character as she explores the world beyond the walls of her precious Easton Manor. – Wendy, NV</div>
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Most definitely a book that keeps you reading, even past your bedtime. Helps you forget about all your responsibilities in life until the last word, on the last page. – Larissa, UT</div>
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This book took me by surprise. It hooked me at the prologue. <em>Abigail</em> had me laughing out loud, tearing up and blushing. It was my “show” that I couldn’t wait to get back to. It was a clever, easy read that had me guessing: what could possibly happen next? A perfect escape! Time for a sequel! – Julie, CA</div>
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I enjoyed <em>Abigail</em> so much. The characters were developed in such a way that you felt like you were there with them, like you knew them. Surprising plot twists, charming characters and a well thought out storyline made this book one that I didn’t want to put down. I highly recommend <em>Abigail</em>! – Jamie, AZ</div>
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I loved <em>Abigail</em>! I couldn’t put it down and read into the night. Great plot and character development. I hope there’s more books to come! – Carrie, AZ</div>
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I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and the relationships built throughout the book. It was full of surprises that will make you laugh and cry all at once. I never saw the end coming. It is a book that I will read over and over again. – Monika, IA</div>
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<em style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;">Abigail</em><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times; font-size: 16px;"> is an enchanting look into a historical time period full of tradition and social propriety. As Abigail struggles to fit into that society, she stands out for her willingness to be herself. I was quickly drawn into the story and a desire to follow Abigail through her adventure built quickly. The story does not disappoint. The visual images of places and events created in my mind were amazing. It was so engaging I couldn’t stop reading. – Kim, ID</span><div>
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In kindergarten, Jess won a first prize ribbon for her original creation Pigs in Wigs. It was a solid storyline: there was this pig that wore a wig–and it rhymed. Not impressed? Neither were her children when shown the very masterpiece that influenced her to become an author. “You won a ribbon for that?” Yes. Yes, she did.</div>
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Thankfully, life has since exposed her to a thorough education with its share of awards and accolades–and, more importantly, to the trials and human experiences that form the heart of a storyteller and the substance of great stories.</div>
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Besides her love of writing, Jess is an avid reader, shameless people observer, international café loiterer, and partially retired photographer. She loves being a mother to five amazing humans and a wife to the greatest man she knows.</div>
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Storm stood on the stairs of the US Capitol Building, and the weight of his travel pack dug into his shoulders. Before sunrise, all the contestants were bussed seven miles over from their hotel in Arlington. A few other contestants started conversations, and his minimal replies made clear he wasn’t here to make friends. Colleen ignored him, which was good. Her mere presence provided enough distraction.</div>
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He had a good view of her down at the other end of the line. How could she stand upright underneath the weight of her pack? The thing looked as heavy as her. He’d bought his at the secondhand shop in Liberty Ridge. Colleen probably shopped at a high-end outdoor store that carried the latest gizmos and gadgets. Her pack and its contents might cost the equivalent of a small country’s GDP.</div>
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Lady Layla Colvin was roused from her sleep to marry the duke’s son as part of settling a gambling debt. Everything she looked forward to vanished with the words “I will.” She will never have a come-out, or a suitor, or a wedding dress—and apparently not a husband either.</div>
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No good news ever comes after midnight nor in a torrential rainstorm. Yet there Gerard Morrow, Earl Norham, stood in his long shirt and his mother in her wrapper, looking anything but a duchess, as their butler, Davies, accepted two letters from a rider. He waved the rider on to the kitchen door to get a hot cup of tea and await the family’s reply.</div>
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Davies’ candle guttered from the breeze of closing the door, and the small group moved farther into the Great House. The butler lit two more candles and turned with the letters in hand, extending one to the Duchess Kyloe and the other to Gerard. “For you, Your Grace. And My Lord.”</div>
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The notes were damp from the rain and Gerard’s mother held it with shaking hands before handing it to her son. “You read it.” She shoved the letter to Gerard and waited, muttering, “That man. Love him. I do, but he better not have gotten himself into trouble. Or worse. What’s worse though? Dead—that’s what. Oh, Gerard tell me he’s not dead.” His mother’s French accent deepened when she was anxious, and at this moment it was thick as clafoutis.</div>
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There was no signature, but the stamp of the Duke of Kyloe in the wax from his father’s signet ring told him who it was from. Gerard read the note aloud to her, “Do not worry, my dearest Shamay. I’ll be home in a few days. It will all be settled then.” Gerard handed her the letter though she’d never learned to read—English or her native French. He knew things must be was bad. His father had only penned three sentences to try to reassure her.</div>
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His mother stood beside him, her hands clutched to her chest. “What of the other letter?” she asked.</div>
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Earl Norham separated the seal and unfolded the letter. His eyes scanned it quickly, without reading it aloud to his mother. Gerard, Do not read this to your mother. It is for your eyes—your ears only. Come to Scotland, now. Your future, your very life and mine depend upon your speed. Directions to Colvin Keep just over the border past Coldstream were included at the bottom of the letter.</div>
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The Duchess’s hands grasped Gerard’s forearm, and her eyes pleaded to know what it said.</div>
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“Father wants me to come where he is.” Gerard hoped that his voice sounded nonchalant.</div>
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But something must have tipped off his mother. “Your Father needs you. Hurry. Change.” She pushed him toward the staircase.</div>
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He had been home less than six hours and three of those had been in sleep, having traveled home today from university. His mind whirled, half irritation and half disbelief before he turned up the stairs. His father should have been here to welcome him instead of stirring up some kind of trouble for himself across the border.</div>
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“Davies, send word to the stables to ready a good horse.”</div>
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Within minutes, Gerard was dressed, draped in an oil coat, and on his horse, riding through November rain toward Scotland. Wind blew against his cheek and rain pelted his back. At least he wasn’t facing into the storm.</div>
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What in the devil’s name is Father up to now?Gerard had been worried for a year now, too much gambling and drinking in public rooms. Mother tried to keep Father at home to lessen the whispers that inevitably started. Northumberland didsn’t have real society, but his reputation was tarnishing nevertheless. Gossip traveled even to him at Cambridge though London was several day’s travel.</div>
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His horse trotted along the dark road, and his mind whirled about his future. Gerard just hoped that he could have a grand tour before everything fell completely apart—a year. He’d even be satisfied with six months before he had to come back to take over the responsibilities his father should be shouldering. From what he’d seen of the house in the short while he’d been there, it needed care. Upkeep and repairs lagged behind need. It seemed as if there were fewer servants than before, and the road was sorely unkempt.</div>
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How much had his father lost? He sucked in a cold breath. Apparently, enough to cripple the estate. Four months then, if he couldn’t have a year. He could visit France and Spain. He’d save Italy for a trip in the future.</div>
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It took several hours to get to Colvin Keep. Gerard’s eyes burned for want of sleep, and his legs were strained and weak from several days in the saddle prior to this fast flight over the border when he left his horse with the groom. The sun was turning the cloud-covered eastern sky a milky gray.</div>
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Relief tempered the worries Gerard had ridden with the last twenty miles. He looked over his father from head to toe. His health seemed good, no injuries, no illness. He didn’t even appear to be in his cups. He must have been sitting near a window, watching for his son’s arrival and quickly ushered him to the house.</div>
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“Well done. The note arrived in good time, as did you,” his father said, pulling him out of his coat as the butler began to remove it.</div>
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There was a cry upstairs before it was muffled behind a slammed door. It surprised Gerard more than startling him. The sound was more one of excitement than fear or pain. He supposed it could be insanity, but he hoped not.</div>
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“Come now, I’ve a brandy for you and someone important to introduce you to.” His father lead him away.</div>
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The house was quite awake as he walked through to a back parlor. Several maids rushed past with arms full, and there were candles burning all along the way. His father’s host must take country hours to the extreme for there to be so much commotion before sun up. When they entered the room a large man was sitting in a chair near the fire, otherwise, they were alone.</div>
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His father cleared his voice loudly and said, “Charles, please allow me to introduce my son and heir, Lord Norham, Gerard Morrow. Gerard, this is the Marquess of Roxburgh.” The men exchanged greetings, then Gerard’s father commented to their host, “I haven’t spoken to him about our agreement yet, so if we could have a minute before meeting you in the chapel.” His voice trailed off with obvious expectation.</div>
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“Good then, I’ll leave you to it.” Charles nodded, downed his drink, and left, leaving Gerard alone with his father. He stopped at the doorway, pulling a watch from his pocket. “This business must be concluded within the hour, or honoring our original arrangement will be expected.” Then he closed the door behind him.</div>
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“The chapel?” Gerard looked toward his father. “And what agreement? Your letter made it sound like life and death. What have you done?” A scowl pulled on his lips.</div>
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“You’ll want this,” he said, handing Gerard a glass of brandy.</div>
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Gerard set the glass aside without taking a taste. “Out with it.”</div>
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“I attended a card party of sorts at the seat of Lord Hume of Berwick. I was doing well, so I didn’t see trouble in allowing the stakes to rise.”</div>
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“How much?” Gerard interrupted. He didn’t need to hear the details just the total of their losses.</div>
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“Well, there’s an easy solution to it all.”</div>
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“How much did you wager? Or should I say lose?” Gerard folded his arms.</div>
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His father gazed out the window as his hand resting on the back of a chair trembled. Without looking at his son, he replied, “All of it. And more.” Several long moments passed before he turned toward his son and said, “We are ruined.”</div>
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Gerard picked up the glass of brandy, downing it in one gulp. “Tell me I heard you wrong.” He slumped into the nearest seat.</div>
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“You will still own the family seat at Norham Castle, pile of rocks that it be, and the land when it is passed to you, but you will likely still be paying off my debt into your own old age. I have lost more than I have or can even reasonably get if I were I to sell everything of value and double rents on the land for decades to come. Upon my death, I will leave you the title, the responsibilities, and abject poverty to go with it.”</div>
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Gerard was silent for a long moment trying to calm down. He had to breathe slowly through his nose to maintain his composure. “Father, do I even want to know why we are meeting the marquess in the chapel?”</div>
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Duke Kyloe sat heavily on a couch, dropping his head into his hands. “It’s the only way out. You’ve not heard him wrong. The marquess has made a generous offer—if you marry his daughter tonight, in moments really, the debt is dissolved.”</div>
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Gerard shot to his feet as a cold flame passed through him. He backed away from his father. “I will not. I do no consent. I’m but twenty-three. Why would you tell a man I would marry his daughter in the middle of the night?”</div>
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His father had truly wagered beyond all reason and sold Gerard’s life for the flip of a few cards. He wanted to run. To leave and never look back. Father had clearly lost his mind. He paced around, back and forth, trying to sort it out in his mind. “I leave in two days for my tour, it’s planned and arranged. James Cottrell is coming—he’s meeting me tomorrow at home.”</div>
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“There’s plenty of time for all that, you’ll see.” The old duke shook his head. “It’s not up to you. I’m afraid, the bargain has been struck and accep—.”</div>
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Gerard cut him off, “Father, no. You realize that we are already spread too thin as it is, since last time. What will you tell Mother?”</div>
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He stepped closer to Gerard. “I’ll tell her nothing of this. You’ll marry this night and free me of all my debt to Charles, and by extension you too, or we will never recover.”</div>
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If he gambled away what Gerard suspected he had, then it was true that Gerard would be heir of nothing but debt. Everything was lost. He raked his hands through his hair and continued his path, pacing the floor.</div>
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Gerard owned nothing outside of the estate and only then upon inheritance. If it were only him, Gerard might allow his father to crumble beneath debt in his old age. But it would affect his mother greatly. I can’t put Maman though that.His shoulders slumped. Annoyance and sorrow twined together in his gut. He was defeated before this conversation began. “There really is no choice then. I’ll agree.”</div>
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“Of course you will. There is a dowry, but it will not be transferred until you two are living agreeably together.”</div>
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“Good. Then you can’t gamble away anything further while I’m gone. And I’m still going on my grand tour.” Not as grand as he’d hoped. Already he was calculating how long he could really be gone before his father was back up to no good at some Lord’s card table.</div>
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“You’ll be a married man now, so behave yourself.”</div>
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“Are you serious? I’m the only person in this conversation right now with integrity. I don’t think you need lecture me. A there are no worries there. I’m going with James.”</div>
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“He hardly removes my worry,” his father replied. “You’ve known each other since you were on leading strings. And his reputation is worse than mine.”</div>
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“Ha!” Gerard doubted that. “Nonetheless, he’s coming, and he’ll keep me straight.”</div>
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“See that he does. We’ve never had a Duke of Kyloe that wasn’t madly in love with his wife.”</div>
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“Please, you’ve already ensured that I’ll fail on that account. I’m marrying someone I’ve don’t know—never even seen.”</div>
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“Marriage is easy. Apply yourself to her happiness, and you’ll both have it.”</div>
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Marriage was easy? He wondered how easy all of this was for his mother. He wouldn’t have to worry about making this sham of a marriage work at the moment—that can come later—much, much later. Gerard wasn’t even going to be home. “I’m leaving after the ceremony and going on my tour the next day.” Gerard knew he had to travel from London on the full moon.</div>
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“There was no other agreement beyond the marriage contract and settlement. You’re free to do so, and she will live at home with her parents for a time.”</div>
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His father turned to leave the room, but Gerard caught his arm. “What’s her name?”</div>
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“I hadn’t asked. We’ll hear it at the ceremony. At any rate, it will be Lady Morrow moments from now.” He drank the last of his cup and walked Gerard to the chapel to await his bride.</div>
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She picked up Jason’s jacket from where he’d left it on the floor. Jason. Maybe what she needed to resign herself to was a life without him, but the thought tore at her heart.</div>
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Penelope peeked into the hallway. “We’re about to play poker. Who wants in?”</div>
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“Me,” April said. “But I need a refresher for the rules. It’s not for money, right?”</div>
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“Nope, just for chips. Hey, Victor,” Penelope said, “Are you able to take April back to your grandmother’s apartment tonight after you bring Margaux home? She probably won’t ask for help, but we’re afraid Lucas is following her, and we want to make sure she doesn’t get stalked.”</div>
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“Sure.” Victor turned to her in consternation. “Another thing you’re not telling me, April. Please tell me these things.”</div>
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A flash of anger came over April, and she replied without thinking. “Don’t expect me to tell you everything. It’s not like I’m your girlfriend. I don’t owe you explanations, or details, or anything.”</div>
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“<em>Er</em>…let me see how the game is going.” Penelope turned, whisking away a smile.</div>
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“What are you talking about, April. We’re friends. Friends talk.”</div>
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“Victor,” April hissed. “It’s like you expect things from me you don’t even expect of your own fiancée. You want me to come to you for help and tell you everything. But you don’t even know what Margaux was doing that whole year in Monaco. You don’t know what brought her back or…or whether the baby is even yours.” <em>There. I said it. </em>April’s pulse pounded in her temple.</div>
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“Victor doesn’t ask me these things, because he already knows the answer.” Margaux’s cool voice came from where the living room joined the hallway. “And, since <em>he</em> is satisfied, I don’t see what business it is of yours.” Margaux managed to communicate all her disdain in two sentences.</div>
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April’s face was crimson. She could feel the heat of shame emanating from her. She’d let everyone know how she felt about Victor as plain as if she’d announced she was in love with him at the dinner table. <em>It’s not like I’m your girlfriend.</em> And what was even worse was that she was completely in the wrong attempting to sow seeds of doubt. She was not the type of person to try to break people up. She was not “the other woman”. It was not her style. If a man wasn’t free to love her, she had absolutely no interest in him.</div>
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So what had happened? How had she gone so wrong?</div>
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Victor’s eyes were fixed on hers. He hadn’t answered, but now he looked toward Margaux and the crowd that was gathering behind her. “Hey guys, could you give us a minute? Margaux, I’ll be right there to take you home. I imagine the baby needs you.”</div>
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Margaux folded her arms and planted her feet. So Victor took April’s arm and pulled her into the first room he saw. It was the toilet, and they had only enough room to stand face to face. He fumbled for the light, and when it went on, April wouldn’t look at him. He grabbed her by the arms.</div>
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“April, I need to say this fast so no one gets the wrong idea about us being in here together.”</div>
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They were standing in a tiny cubicle, nose to nose, and his words brought on an insane desire to laugh. She needed to get a hold of her emotions. <em>He’s not available.</em></div>
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“I think one of the biggest regrets of my life,” Victor said, “will end up being that I wasn’t free to follow my feelings in this instance. But I’m not. I’m a father, and that comes first.”</div>
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<em>I am a great fool</em>, April thought, and any wisp of humor over the situation fled. To complete her shame, her eyes filled with tears.</div>
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“If I could’ve followed my feelings…” He stopped short, looking at her eyes, her lips…They heard only the sound of their breath.</div>
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Then Victor dropped his arms, turned in the tight space, and opened the bathroom door. “Margaux and I need to get going. Penelope, do you think one of you could see April home safely?”</div>
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“Sure,” Penelope said. She handed the pack of cards to Auriane and slid past Victor to where April was. “You guys go ahead and play.”</div>
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“Colin really is the sweetest Spark! He and Candy had such beautiful character arcs as they grew to trust God and each other more. The romance was tender and the Christian elements gentle and poignant. I found I could actually identify with parts of both of their personalities, and that make me cheer for each of them even more. The push-and-pull of their relationship was the richest of any Liwen Ho book I’ve read yet, and I’m already a fan. She just keeps getting better!”</div>
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April promised her dying father she would study painting in Paris, but friends are few, her budget is tight, and her landlord increasingly won’t take “no” for an answer. Then she meets Victor.</div>
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“Me,” April said. “But I need a refresher for the rules. It’s not for money, right?”</div>
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“Nope, just for chips. Hey, Victor,” Penelope said, “Are you able to take April back to your grandmother’s apartment tonight after you bring Margaux home? She probably won’t ask for help, but we’re afraid Lucas is following her, and we want to make sure she doesn’t get stalked.”</div>
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“Sure.” Victor turned to her in consternation. “Another thing you’re not telling me, April. Please tell me these things.”</div>
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A flash of anger came over April, and she replied without thinking. “Don’t expect me to tell you everything. It’s not like I’m your girlfriend. I don’t owe you explanations, or details, or anything.”</div>
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“<em>Er</em>…let me see how the game is going.” Penelope turned, whisking away a smile.</div>
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“What are you talking about, April. We’re friends. Friends talk.”</div>
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“Victor,” April hissed. “It’s like you expect things from me you don’t even expect of your own fiancée. You want me to come to you for help and tell you everything. But you don’t even know what Margaux was doing that whole year in Monaco. You don’t know what brought her back or…or whether the baby is even yours.” <em>There. I said it. </em>April’s pulse pounded in her temple.</div>
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“Victor doesn’t ask me these things, because he already knows the answer.” Margaux’s cool voice came from where the living room joined the hallway. “And, since <em>he</em> is satisfied, I don’t see what business it is of yours.” Margaux managed to communicate all her disdain in two sentences.</div>
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April’s face was crimson. She could feel the heat of shame emanating from her. She’d let everyone know how she felt about Victor as plain as if she’d announced she was in love with him at the dinner table. <em>It’s not like I’m your girlfriend.</em> And what was even worse was that she was completely in the wrong attempting to sow seeds of doubt. She was not the type of person to try to break people up. She was not “the other woman”. It was not her style. If a man wasn’t free to love her, she had absolutely no interest in him.</div>
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So what had happened? How had she gone so wrong?</div>
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Victor’s eyes were fixed on hers. He hadn’t answered, but now he looked toward Margaux and the crowd that was gathering behind her. “Hey guys, could you give us a minute? Margaux, I’ll be right there to take you home. I imagine the baby needs you.”</div>
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Margaux folded her arms and planted her feet. So Victor took April’s arm and pulled her into the first room he saw. It was the toilet, and they had only enough room to stand face to face. He fumbled for the light, and when it went on, April wouldn’t look at him. He grabbed her by the arms.</div>
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“April, I need to say this fast so no one gets the wrong idea about us being in here together.”</div>
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They were standing in a tiny cubicle, nose to nose, and his words brought on an insane desire to laugh. She needed to get a hold of her emotions. <em>He’s not available.</em></div>
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“I think one of the biggest regrets of my life,” Victor said, “will end up being that I wasn’t free to follow my feelings in this instance. But I’m not. I’m a father, and that comes first.”</div>
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<em>I am a great fool</em>, April thought, and any wisp of humor over the situation fled. To complete her shame, her eyes filled with tears.</div>
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“If I could’ve followed my feelings…” He stopped short, looking at her eyes, her lips…They heard only the sound of their breath.</div>
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Then Victor dropped his arms, turned in the tight space, and opened the bathroom door. “Margaux and I need to get going. Penelope, do you think one of you could see April home safely?”</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "lora" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , "times"; font-size: 16px;">“Sure,” Penelope said. She handed the pack of cards to Auriane and slid past Victor to where April was. “You guys go ahead and play.”</span> </div>
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<em>A Friend in Paris</em> is rich with everything a romance needs and more – drama, plot twists, characters you’ll fall in love with…and some you’ll love to despise. The setting of Paris and the wonderful descriptions are added bonuses! I devoured this book in two sittings.</div>
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Really enjoyed this read! I was completely absorbed into the Paris setting. Felt like I was there! The hero and heroine are interesting, believable, and their chemistry was natural and lifelike. Nothing felt contrived. The supporting characters were intriguing too. Highly recommended.</div>
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Jennie Goutet is an American-born Anglophile, who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her upcoming romance, <em>A Regrettable Proposal</em>, is set. Jennie is the author of the sweet, contemporary romances, <em>A Friend in Paris</em> and <em>A Noble Affair</em>, as well as the award-winning memoir, <em>Stars Upside Down</em>. A Christian, a cook, and an inveterate klutz, Jennie writes about faith, food, and life—even the clumsy moments—on her blog, <a href="http://aladyinfrance.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #a3b460; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">aladyinfrance.com</a>.</div>
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Abigail Nash leads a lonely existence. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father’s business dealings took him away more often than not, and her ailing great-aunt, unable to provide much in the way of companionship, was a lack-luster guardian at best. So when her dear friends offered to launch her into London society, it appeared Abby’s life was taking a turn for the better, with suitors and social engagements aplenty. When she marries a proclaimed darling of the ton, it seems she will at last settle into the life of her dreams.</div>
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But appearances aren’t always what they seem, and dreams often become disappointments.</div>
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Just months into her marriage, Abby finds herself widowed, penniless, increasing, and determined to never hope again. But when her late husband’s brother, the Earl of Brigston, attempts to thaw the numbness surrounding her heart, Abby must decide if she has it in her to risk another chance at happiness, knowing the odds are not in her favor.</div>
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I haven’t read a book by Rachael Anderson that I didn’t absolutely love and this awesome book didn’t fail to meet that grade. ~Vicki</div>
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This forbidden Regency romance was excellent! Once I started, it was hard—almost impossible—to put down. ~Charissa</div>
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This is the first full-length novel I’ve read by Rachael Anderson, but it definitely won’t be the last. I really enjoyed the story–the writing was really good with no annoying parts or awkwardness, the plot was interesting, the characters were endearing (I loved the banter between Brigtson and Abby!), and this book was just really good. Highly enjoyable. Great choice for those who like clean, well-written Regency romances. ~AE2</div>
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This is a wonderful story for anyone who enjoys a clever and heart-warming historical tale that will leave them with a smile on their face. ~Phyllis</div>
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A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can’t sing, doesn’t dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.</div>
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