The last time Collette visited, she was a debut author. Now her second book, The Viscount’s Vow, releases on September 4th, so we decided to do a spotlight and do a giveaway of her new book.
Here is the cover. I think it’s lovely, how do you like it?
Collette has also provided the blurb:
The Viscount’s Vow – Blurb
Amidst murder and betrayal, destiny and hearts collide when scandal forces a viscount and a half-gypsy noblewoman to marry in this Regency romance, sprinkled with suspense, humor, and inspiration.
Half Romani, half English noblewoman, Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman in England Ian Hamilton, the Viscount Warrick, could ever love—an immoral wanton responsible for his brother’s and father’s deaths. She thinks he’s a foul-tempered blackguard, who after setting out to cause her downfall, finds himself forced to marry her—snared in the trap of his own making.
When Vangie learns the marriage ceremony itself may have been a ruse, she flees to her gypsy relatives, declaring herself divorced from Ian under Romani law. He pursues her to the gypsy encampment, and when the handsome gypsy king offers to take Ian’s place in Vangie’s bed, jealousy stirs hot and dangerous.
At last, under a balmy starlit sky, Ian and Vangie breech the chasm separating them. Peril lurks though. Ian’s the last in his line, and his stepmother intends to dispose of the newlyweds so her daughter can inherit his estate. Only by trusting each other can they overcome scandal and murderous betrayal.
And if you’re still not convinced this is a wonderful book. Here is an excerpt.
The Viscount’s Vow – Wedding Reception Scene
“You didn’t eat much, wife.”
They were alone on the dance floor. Ian deftly twirled Vangie around his aunt’s smallish ballroom, mindful of the interested gazes watching them.
Stealing a glance at the smiling and nodding onlookers, he suppressed a frown. He felt like a curiosity on display at Bullock’s Museum. He wished others would take to the floor, so he could dispense with the devoted bridegroom facade.
The twelve courses at dinner had been torturous. His wife hadn’t taken more than a dozen bites nor said as many words. He’d tried to eat the succulent foods Aunt Edith had gone to such efforts to have prepared, but his anger made everything dry as chalk and every bit as tasteless.
“I’d not much appetite, my lord.”
He chuckled. “Don’t you think you might address me by my given name, wife?”
“Why?” she asked pertly. “I’ve known you but four days, certainly not long enough to be so familiar with you.”
He lowered his head, breathing in her ear, very aware every eye in the room was trained on them. He’d give them something to gossip about. “Because I want you to, wife, and you did promise to obey.”
He nipped her ear.
She jumped and a tiny yelp of surprise escaped before she clamped her lips together. Her eyes were shooting sparks again; only this time they were directed at him.
“What’s my name, wife?”
“Please, don’t call me that. I too have a name, as you well know.”
Drawing her closer, her breasts pressing against the breadth of his chest and cresting the edge of her bodice, he murmured, “Indeed, but Evangeline sounds . . . angelic, and we both know you’re no such thing.”
“Pardon?” She stiffened, trying to shove away from him. “I don’t under—”
His head descended again. “Say it, or I’ll trace your ear with my tongue.”
He grinned as her breath hissed from between clenched teeth. She stumbled, her fingers digging into his shoulder and hand. A very becoming flush swept across her face.
“Will you cease?” Her worried gaze careened around the room. “We’re being watched.”
Voice husky, he said, “Say my name, sweeting.”
Giving her a gentle squeeze, he started to dip his head, caressing her elegant neck with his hot breath.
“Ian, your name is Ian,” she gasped breathlessly, twisting her head away.
Bio:
A life-long Oregonian, Collette Cameron was born and raised in a small town along the northern Oregon coast. Today she makes her home in a rural community, 30 minutes west of Portland. Her Victorian farmhouse sits on a one-acre certified wildlife habit, interspersed with a plethora of gardens: English, rose, butterfly, rock, water, and of course, vegetable.
A voracious reader of romance since her teens, she even named her daughter after a heroine in her favorite romance novel. An enthusiast of times gone by, and anything related to romance, she writes Historical Romance, with a dash of inspiration, a pinch of humor, and a liberal portion of suspense.
Having dabbled in interior decorating in her youth, Collette returned to school, graduating summa cum laude from Oregon State University, and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Teaching. She is member of Romance Writers of America, Rose City Romance Writers, The Beau Monde, and Love Faith and Hope, Inc., and a whole slew of other author/writer groups.
Some of Collette’s favorite things include unique blends of coffees and teas, trivia, Cadbury Milk Chocolate, inspirational quotes, and scented candles. Her Christian faith, husband, three adult children, and five miniature dachshunds round out her life quite nicely! When she’s not teaching or writing, she enjoys amateur photography, bird watching, gardening, interior decorating, rock-hunting, boating or fishing on the Columbia River, and reading of course.
To connect with Collette, please visit www.collettecameron.com or http://blueroseromance.com/
She can also be found on Facebook , Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Goodreads as well as Highlander’s Hope Facebook Page
You have the most gorgeous covers!
Great excerpt. Congrats on you second release!
Thanks Stacey.
I’m so tickled my cover artist stuck with the same theme. You can bet there will be a castle on book three’s cover too.
Love it! Putting it on my “to read” list.
Aaww, thanks, Lisa.
Fantastic excerpt. Awesome cover.
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Thank you.
Love the cover!! Congrats on the release!!
Gorgeous cover, can’t wait for this Collettte!! Tweeted
Great cover!!! Love the excerpt – definitely must acquire for my TBR!!! 🙂
Hi Gina! Thanks for stopping by.
You are so right about the gorgeous cover! That is exactly what I like to see: the hero and heroine with a castle in the background. And that’s just the cover. The story sounds delicious too. I have to read this and have added it to the top of my Wish List! Sigh…….
Love castles. Thanks for stopping by and commenting,
An intriquing description and excerpt.
Oh, things get really interesting later that evening!
This is definitely on my TBR pile. I really enjoyed the excerpt.
Great, Angie.
Beautiful cover! And I loved the excerpt.
Thank you, Andrea.
Ian’s a bit of a stinker, don’t you think? A sexy stinker though. Hmmm, is that possible?
Good Morning Everyone!
It’s a soggy morning here in Oregon. Sigh.
Thanks so much for stopping by and, Ella dear, thanks for having me!
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Congratulations on the new release, Collette!! I liked the excerpt a lot. It sounds like the characters are going to have some sparks fly. It looks like a really fun read…another book on my to-be-read list (my hubby rolls his eyes, considering the towering height of my tbr pile….)
Soggy out there in Oregon this morning? Same here in NJ. Another rainy morning in our wettest summer in history and we haven’t even gotten the hurricane season out of the way…
Anyway, congrats on the new release and have an awesome day!
Sandy,
Those TBR piles never get smaller do they?
Love the excerpt and the cover, Collette!
Thanks Miss Sandra!
Oh Yum! Quite breathless reading that excerpt! Congrats on the release of your 2nd book!
Ooh, then I picked a good one.
Sensational excerpt–and your cover is so pretty!
Thanks, Brenda.
Oh, I do like him !! What a naughty boy! Great excerpt!
Oh, he is!
Sounds awesome!
Thanks D’Ann
Hi Ella and Collette –
I was so excited that Collette was visiting today because earlier this week a friend had just told me about Collete’s book Highlander’s Hope and how much she enjoyed it and I was going to buy it this week-end! I can’t believe she waited from May when it came out until now to tell me about Collette’s book.
I had gone to Amazon and read the beginning of the first chapter and knew right away that I’m going to love the story.
When I saw you had Collette here today I was thrilled to learn that she has another book, Viscount’s Vow, coming out in just a few days.
I love strong heroines and from reading the beginning of Yvette’s story in Highlander’s Hope and what you featured today Evangeline is going to be a woman to be taken seriously as well.
Congratulations on both releases! I can’t wait to read them both.
Jeanne, wait until you meet Adaira Ferguson. She’s introduced in Highlander’s Hope and I’m finishing her story right now. She’s my favorite heroine so far.
Collette –
I made a quick stop on your web site and didn’t see anything about a 3rd book (it was probably there but since I’m at work I could only take a minute!). I’m already looking forward to finding out more about it!
It sounds like all your heroines are strong willed which I think is wonderful but then I graduated during the 1960’s and you know how independent we grew up to be!
Strong but a bit vulnerable too. They all smack somebody and all know how to use weapons. Didn’t plan that but it happened.
Congratulations, Collette. This book sounds like a great romp. 😀
Oh, it is!
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Thanks so much!
Well done, ladies. Great post.
Collette, congratulations on your wonderful book.
Suzi
Thanks so much, Suzi!
I’m late, as usual, but I wanted to say that that was an impressive snippet. Can’t wait to read the book, Collette! and yes, I agree wholeheartedly that the cover is awesome. The dress has a pattern — not sure I’ve ever seen a pattern on a heroine’s dress before — and it’s perfect for your gypsy gal.
Elf, I think that’s why the cover artist picked it. It’s kind of hard to find a Regency dress that looks gypsy too.
I echo the other comments: the cover is gorgeous! Love castles. 🙂 And I like the idea of incorporating a gypsy into an historical romance. I’m glad that you have a “pinch of humor” in your romance, as well as a “liberal portion of suspense.” I think the combination makes for an explosive, emotional story! Congrats on your second release and continued success to you, Collette.