Today I’m spotlighting Sandra Owens and her book The Letter. Sandra is giving away a copy of The Letter to one lucky commenter who tells her you want the book.
First I’ll show you her lovely cover.
Now the blurb:
The story of a betrayal that wasn’t.
Even so, it still tore two lovers apart for eleven years. On the eve of their wedding, Michael Jeffres, Earl of Daventry, found his betrothed, the woman who meant as much to him as the air he breathed, in bed with his cousin.
Diana, the daughter of a marquess, remembers nothing of that night. All she knows is she was forced to marry Michael’s cousin, Leo, and then spent the next eleven years in hell. When the two lovers are brought back together by a letter from Leo a year after his death, Michael and Diana must struggle through all the lies and secrets before they can find a love that far surpasses the one of their youth.
And if the cover and excerpt haven’t convinced you The Letter is worth buying, the excerpt:
“No, Fanny, those stay here. Give them to me.”
Diana took the jewelry she had worn to the ball and spread the pieces on the vanity. She stared at them, tears burning her eyes.
“My lady, if you would only apologize, I know-”
“No, I did nothing wrong. If you are finished packing, go up and see if Mr. Denton is ready to leave.”
“Yes, my lady.”
It would be easier this way, with Jamie already at her parents. She stroked her finger over the earrings. A tear fell down her cheek.
Was she doing the right thing? If she left, it would truly be over for them. In a few minutes, she would go downstairs and tell him she was moving to her parents’ house. He would get angry at not having his way and yell at her again. That he had been right about going alone to the school no longer mattered. If he had stayed quiet and given her a chance, she would have told him
she had made a mistake.
She touched the necklace she had not worn. “I do love you, Michael, but I can’t live with you.”
She had lost herself once under Leo’s rule. Michael wasn’t Leo, he wasn’t cruel, but he wanted to control her life. If she let him, she would fade away to nothing again.
Michael had wanted her to find her wings and she had, and she could not bear to lose them again. She leaned down and smelled the roses that were delivered each day. Where did he find them at this time of year?
Biting down on her trembling lip, she turned away and walked out without looking back. Gordon and Rory fell in behind her. Downstairs, she found Smedley standing in the hallway eyeing the pile of trunks.
“Is Lord Daventry in his study?”
“No, my lady, he has not returned.”
“Oh, he left?”
“He did not come in after he returned you home.”
His gaze returned to the trunks. “Are you going somewhere, my lady?”
“Yes, actually, I am. Is there another carriage available?”
“Does his lordship know you are leaving?”
Even his butler thought she needed the master’s permission. Any second now, she was going to scream. “No, I can’t say that he does.”
Fanny and Mr. Denton descended the stairs. Good, all her people were here and ready to go. “Forget the carriage, Smedley, we will walk. I will send someone for the trunks.”
“What should I tell his lordship, my lady?”
From the doorway, she glanced over her shoulder. “You may tell your master I found my wings and have flown away.”
Because I know you’ll need them, here are the buy links:
Amazon ~ Barnes and Nobel ~ Kobo
If you want to know more about Sandra here is her bio and a pretty photo:
Sandra lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Most days, you can find her with her fingers on a keyboard, her mind in the world of her imagination. It’s a land where romance and happy endings exist, a land where anything is possible.
A few highlights of Sandra’s life she fondly recalls are jumping out of a plane, flying upside down in a stunt plane, and riding her Harley in the mountains of Southern California and along the coast of Maine.
Although those events in her life were great fun, nothing compares to the joy and satisfaction she gets from writing her stories.
Sandra is a 2013 Golden Heart® finalist for her contemporary romance, Crazy For Her.
Sandra would love to connect with you on social media:
Sandra, your book sounds lovely, and one of your fellow finalists raves about your other book, Crazy For Her. I’ve got you on my TBR list!
Thank you Becky!
Your book, the Letter sounds intriquing and I would love to ave a copy to read on my new KINDLE.
How does one convince an abused wife to trust aman enough to marry again? I am interested in discovering how it happens in the Letter.
Thank you, Nancy. Enjoy your new Kindle!
I already have The Letter and it is next on my list to read. So many friends have recommended this book to me and I can’t wait to start it.
Good morning, Carol. Hope you enjoy it.
Hello Ella and Sandra! I love historical romances! I liked the excerpt and you book seems interesting to read. Also, I saw many beautiful reviews on Amazon. I would love to read and review your book! thank you! nlaverdure88@videotron.ca
Good luck in the drawing, Nicole.
Ooohhh…Sandra. The Letter sounds like it will be great fun, and Ella is right, what a beautiful cover. I will definitely want this one on my TBR list.
Jumping out of a plane? *shivers*
Congratulations on your GH final (and surviving your plane antics). 🙂
Jenn!
Thanks. And seriously, jumping out of the plane was pretty awesome. 🙂
I’ve been reading some truly delightful things about this novel and it sounds like one that will stay in the reader’s mind for quite awhile. A real keeper. I would love to read it and am adding it to my Wish List. Congratulations of all of your accolades and successes and all the best!
Thanks for the kind words, Connie.
Just wanted to pop in and say how much I loved, The Letter :-)) You’re an amazing writer, Sandy! No pressure, but keep ’em coming, chick!!
That does sound very good. Falsely accused, tormented for 11 years, finally she discovers the freedom of being a widow, and up pops her old love wishing to be a dominant male. I like the premise.
Thanks, Liza
Hi Sandy! I LOVED this book and am thrilled you are writing about Michael’s two friends.The writing is so beautiful, you feel Dian’s pain and Michael’s inner torment. I so do love a series. This is a five star read! Tweeted
Morning, Nancy, and thanks! 🙂
Sandra, The Letter sounds wonderful! Congratulations and best wishes for success!
This book sounds really good and is on my wish list.
Thank you, Angie.
Ella,
Thanks so much for inviting me to be here today!
Wow, I absolutely love the premise of your story!
Thanks,Brenda.
Hi Sandra, I love reading historical romance and I just added your book to my TBR list. Congratulations and all the best.
Thanks, Deirdre, I hope you enjoy it!
Hey you two!
I got this book because Grace Burrowes recommended it, and I read the first part of the letter since it’s at the start of Chapter One. All it took is to read that small part of this book, and I was a goner!
“Listen. I have a plan.” is soon becoming my favorite line EVAH! spoken by a hero!
I planned to Spotlight it TODAY! but you beat me to it! So now I have to adjust my plan. Second part of my plan is: I’m gonna have to ask Madam Author if she could stop by b2b with a guest post and maybe talk about the idea behind this story. It has to be a good one, because this was such an inspirational tale to tell. For a woman to survive a decade of pure agony and still have compassion for others,well something had to have inspired it!
Sandra, if you have the time, just say the word!
You can enter me in the contest because I’d like to gift this book on my blog 😉 Third part of my plan is: Need to spread the word! This is one book that people need to read ASAP!
HUGS!
Mel
Mel, That would be wonderful! I’ll get in touch with you this afternoon when I get home. Thanks!!!
Made my day! Working on a rev as we speak 😉
THANKS!
Mel
2nd chance at love. Yummy *fingers crossed* I’d love a copy!
Goodness but you sound terribly adventurous!
Love thrills and chills, Linda. The scarier, the better. 🙂 Good luck in the drawing.
This is a favorite book of mine and will be for many years to come. If you could read only one historical romance this summer (that thought is ludicrous) it should be this one. It’s simply that amazing.
Wow, thank you so much, Lindsey. I’m honored.
Sandra, your book sounds very appealing. It’s on my TBR list. The cover is gorgeous, so ethereal.
Thanks. Hope you enjoy it.
I love second chance romance! And since I’ve read “the letter” on another site, I really would love to win this book! It sounds fantastic!
Then good luck in the drawing, Jenna. 🙂
Two of my favorite ladies in one spot! I adored “The Letter” and just recommended it to a friend of mine.
And I adore you, Collette, for adoring The Letter, recommending it, and for writing such marvelous stories yourself.
This sounds like a book I have to read. It reminds me of one of mine – where the heroine married someone else instead of the man she loved…and had never forgotten. I can’t wait to read this story.
Thanks, Marie. I’ve always loved loved lost, loved found stories. What’s the title of yours?
I remember the emotional impact of the this book’s opening – powerful!! On my to be read pile!!! So looking for to it!
Hi Gina. Hope you enjoy it.
Wow! That really does sound like a great story. Hooked me immediately! Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Okay!
I’m changing my plan! Can’t wait ’till you come over so I went and rev’ed the story….here it is….
I want to scream at the top of the roof how much I liked it…
Okay…back to work…
Mel
Listen. Thank you! 🙂
I’m glad she found her wings – hope there is an HEA waiting for her.
I hope so, too, Daryl. 🙂
Forgot to say – tweeted.
Thanks!
Nice excerpt
Thanks.
Oh~ this sounds so amazing!
Thanks! 🙂
The Letter is such a wonderful book! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thank you, Louisa. I really appreciate that. 🙂
Oh, wow, what a wonderful excerpt!
Congrats on your book!
Thanks, Stacey!
Sandra, I love the cover of your book, and I’m intrigued by the blurb and excerpt. I want to read it and have it bookmarked to buy on the next paycheck.
Best of luck of sales!
Thank you so much, Mairi. Hope you enjoy it. 🙂