Please welcome Alanna Lucas to the blog!! This is the first time Alanna has visited us, and I’m thrilled to have her! She will be giving a way a copy of her release, When We Dance, to one of you who leaves a comment saying you want it!
Here is the lovely cover!
Here is the blurb!
STEP BY STEP
Miss Artemisia Germayne is used to gossip. She is far from the ton’s version of an ideal beauty. Worse still, she cannot dance. But when she finds herself in the uncomfortable predicament of abandonment on her wedding day, embarrassed and humiliated she retreats to the country.
Nigel Rochefort, second son of the Earl of Monfort, has always taken his good fortune for granted, so when the woman for whom he has a secret tendre is about to marry his friend, the only logical thing to do is break up the wedding. But that scandal is only the start. The bride’s sister has also disappeared, and Nigel must first clear his name to assure Artemisia’s affections. As he gives chase, many truths are yet to be learned. This is no simple country dance or game of seduction but an unstoppable waltz of desire—and true love.
Now an excerpt!
She actually struck him. Nigel could not believe what had just happened. A woman had just struck him. Not just any woman or casual acquaintance, but Artemisia. Not a delicate slap, but a hard punch full of pent up anger. That had never happened to him before. He just sat there…stunned. Did she suspect?
Before he had the opportunity to reflect further on the question, Lord Germayne made an announcement and swarms of guests brushed past him, giving him curious looks as they filed out of the chapel. His first thought was to stay put and wait for everyone to leave. He was in no mood for inquisitive gossipmongers, but he did not want to be trapped, surrounded by the same gossips in question.
Following the herd of bright dresses and fanciful hats out of the chapel, whispered theories swirled around him as to the whereabouts of Mr. Chartwick. The general consensus was that the groom had cold feet. Nigel knew otherwise.
Nigel was within earshot when Lady Lamden began to weave one of her vicious tales. “…and this is not the only scandal facing Lord and Lady Germayne. Did you notice that Miss Philippa Germayne was not in attendance?”
The pair of gossips stopped walking, and huddled together, too deep in tittle-tattle to notice that anyone was eavesdropping.
Ducking behind a large urn of flowers, Nigel strained to hear the conversation.
“I have it on the best authority that the young lady in question is not indisposed, but has disappeared altogether.”
“Disappeared?”
“She has not been seen since yesterday when she was discovered alone in the park with a certain notorious rake.”
Nigel’s stomach lurched with guilt. He was the notorious rake they spoke of.
Buy links:
Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Boroughs
About Alanna:
Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern California. From an early age, she took an interest in travel, incorporating those experiences into her writing. When she is not daydreaming of her next travel destination, Alanna can be found researching, spending time with family, or going for long walks. Alanna Lucas is a member of the Romance Writers of America, East Valley Authors, The Beau Monde, and Celtic Hearts Romance Writers.
Connect with Alanna:
https://www.facebook.com/alannalucas27
https://twitter.com/alannalucas27
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4446010.Alanna_Lucas
I would love to read this book!
Looks like a fun read. Congrats on your release, Alanna!
Thank you! It was a fun book to write 🙂
Thank you for having me Ella!
Love the cover! So beautiful. Congrats on your new release.
Oh my goodness, I must read this book! So I bought it! Hee-hee!
Thank you Red!
This looks wonderful, Alanna! Congratulations on another great release.
I loved that she walloped him! Fabulous post, ladies.
That was one of my favorite scenes to write!
She sounds like a heroine I’m going to like! I’d love a copy pls
Artemisia is quite a gal, sounds like :0 Best of luck with the release. I know I have it down to read ASAP.
Artemisia IS quite a gal! Thank you!
That sounds like a fascinating read! Well done 🙂
Annie (aka Kelly Ann Scott)
Thank you to everyone who stopped!
This sounds great! Excellent excerpt to get me hooked! I’d love a copy!
I enjoyed the excerpt and hope to read the rest of the story, soon 🙂
I’d enjoy getting to know this author and reading her newly released book.
Had my daughter pick a name-Congratulations Eileen you will receive an ecopy of When We Dance 🙂
Sounds like a great read. I’m putting it on my TBR list.
I would love a copy of Alanna’s new book
I’m sorry, Christina. Alanna’s giveaway was last Friday.