Happy Sunday! I’ve been so busy trying to meet book deadlines and with boat stuff, that I did not realize that Madeleine’s Christmas Wish, my first novella in The Marriage Game series releases tomorrow!!
To celebrate I’m giving away an ebook copy to one of you who tell me you want it! And because I have not been doing much promotion, I’ll introduce you to the book!
I love the cover.
The blurb.
The bachelors in Ella Quinn’s Marriage Game series make a habit of resisting the irresistible. But during the season for giving, surrendering to temptation may be the greatest gift of all…
A French spy, Georges, Marquis Cruzy-le-Châtel, has lived in England for years, sacrificing his life for his country—but not his heart. For he’s never been able to forget his childhood friend, Madeleine. And now, in her hour of need, he is there to rescue her…
The victim of a ruthless statesman, Madeleine, Comtesse du Beaune, has been abducted and sent to England to work in a brothel. Her greatest wish is to return home for Christmas, and her only hope of it is to marry Georges—though she will be his wife in name alone. Yet as they steal across the snowy countryside, Georges decides to woo her—with kisses that melt the winter’s frost and leave her longing for a holiday miracle…
Praise for The Temptation of Lady Serena
“This charming, sweet love story is the perfect addition to the Marriage Game series.” —RT Book Reviews
And an excerpt!
“Dead? When?”
Even in the darkness, Madeleine could make out the shock in Georges’s face.
“About three months ago.” She blinked back her tears. “We were told he died after falling from a horse. Which makes no sense. He gave up riding after he injured his hip. They showed us his body and said his neck had been broken.”
“How many people knew he no longer rode?” Georges asked, his voice unusually calm.
She shook her head, trying to remember. “Hardly anyone. He did not wish to show any weakness. He’d always taken the coach when he traveled for business.”
“What of your brother?”
Armand was her twin and elder by five minutes. They had always been so close, she was surprised she hadn’t felt his death. Her head began to ache, and she rubbed her temples. “We have not heard from him since the war ended. All of us assumed the worse. My father was searching for Armand, or his body, when he was murdered.”
Georges’s brows snapped together. “Where was your brother?”
“With the army.”
“He fought for Napoleon!” Georges’s tone was so furious she flinched.
What did he know about anything? His family had left France. She glared at him. “He fought for France! He fought for his family. When they offered him the commission it was a test of our loyalty. Armand dared not refuse.” Madeleine was surprised by how much she wanted Georges to understand, wanted his help in rescuing her mother and sister. “He would have done anything for us.”
When he spoke again, the anger had leached from his voice. “Like you did. Which, if he is dead, leaves you . . . ?”
“Comtesse du Beaune.” She had not wanted the burden; still it was hers, as was the responsibility to protect her family.
Perhaps when she had discovered the men transporting her were avoiding Paris, she’d been stupid not to insist they take her to the capital, so that she could seek help. Yet she’d been so afraid for her sister. If the men had lost her, they might have gone back for Genevieve. Non. She could not think that way. She’d find a way to bring her family here, where they would be secure. Then she’d return to Beaune and preserve her family’s heritage and what her father had loved.
Buy links: Amazon ~ B&N ~ Apple
Please follow the blog tour. The information will be posted on my FB page and on my website.
This is also a huge guest author week. Two New York Times bestselling authors will be vising. Johanna Bourne on Thursday and Cheryl Bolen on Friday!!
As for the boat, my Panda washer/dryer arrived the other day.
Now I’m off to stain shelves for the pantry.
What did you do last week?
Ella
I would love a copy of this book. The cover is great.
Thank you, Anne!! John Paul does such good work!
I always want your books. 🙂
Thank you so much, Mari!
Me, me! Pick me! At the Moonlight & Magnolia Conference, Hot Damn Design was there and your covers were on display. Each one is better than the next.
Hi Carole,
Thanks so much. John Paul has done the last two covers.
I would love a copy. I’d be happy if I found a man to wash my floors. Happy Boating!!!
LOL, one of the plusses of having a boat, Christina!
I would appreciate a copy of the book. It has a lovely cover 🙂
Thank you, Lori!!
I Would love a copy! Thank you
Thank you!! I’m glad you stopped by!
I want it. I love the dress especially the color.
Me too, Jan! I love all of Jon Paul’s covers!
I just “discovered” your books – I recently finished The Seduction of Lady Phoebe” and the next up is “The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh.” I would love a copy of Madeleine’s book.
Thank you, Kathy!!
The cover is so beautiful
Hi Shawn, I can take no credit for that. Jon Paul did it. He is such a talented artist!
If I left two comments – please forgive me – I have a new smart phone and I tried posting with it first, and I’m never sure if things go where they are supposed to.
Kathy
It was my fault. I didn’t have an internet connection and was unable to approve your messages.
Happy Sunday to you 🙂 My dh is a holiday romance junkie. Once the holiday season kicks off, he goes into a marathon of Christmas HEAs. Getting him to watch a romance under other circumstances is like wrestling a greased octopus. I’d love to have him read a Christmas romance!
Hi Debbie, that is a hoot!! I wonder why he changes at Christmas. I put everyone’s name in a randomizer and let it pick. Good luck to you!
Oh how I would love to win this prize. The other authors I follow offer prizes but as I live in Portugal I can never win but your prize is an eBook so distance is no problem!!!
Anne xx
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I understand, Anne. Good luck to you! I always use a randomizer to pick the winner.
I’d love a copy, Ella. I’ll be doing a Release Day post on my blog tomorrow.
Thank you so much, Carol!!
I’d love to win! Enjoyed the excerpt.
Thank you, Julie. Good luck!
Ella live the colours and the cover. The herione looks like she wants to tells us the secret of how she’s feeling. Would love this to add to your books
I agree the cover is really special, Demetra!
I’d love a copy!
Once again you have a gorgeous cover!
I just have to add that the Panda is really kinda cute. 🙂
Thank you, Glenda!! I agree that the Panda is cute. I’ll let everyone know how it works once we use it.
I would love a copy. Love the cover. Thank you.
Thank you, Pam!
Oh the inhumanity of such a tiny washer & dryer.
LOL, Liza. It’s the price of living on a boat.
Ella, a beautiful cover. Excited your release is so close.
Hi Debbie. All my other releases were on Thursdays, so this one really took me off guard!
Love the cover and look forward to reading this. Congrats on the release.
Thank you, Christine!!
I would love to win a copy of this book. The cover is great and I love portable washer dryers. They are great for small apartments too.
Jon Paul does such wonderful covers! The Pandas are good for apartments and RVs.
That is very true, Kathy. I love the cover as well!
I’d love a copy. Beautiful cover!!
Love the excerpt and the book cover, Ella! Very festive.