From the blurb: Geoffrey Wentworth, a war hero and rising political star, never wanted to be the Earl, but when his brother dies, he knows his duty–take up the responsibility for his family’s estates. His mother’s definition of duty differs from his, however, and can be summed up in one
I confess that I am a bibliophile. I love books – the smell of the ink and paper; the texture of the cover and pages; the soothing swish of a turning page. Books represent nostalgia too; they transport me back to my childhood home, where I would gaze at shelf
Today I’m participating in The Romance Reviews’ Romance Madness Hop, in which bloggers come together to showcase favourite romance novels. I so love romance books, and have done my whole life, so choosing just one to feature today proved too hard a task. Therefore, I’m sharing with you five of
The Church at Eze, a beautiful medieval village near my home in France. It’s described as an eagle’s nest because it perches on a high cliff 427 metres above sea level, affording a breathtaking view (no wonder Walt Disney came often to this place to daydream). The church, Notre Dame
The city of Paris has long been revered as a place to fall in love and to rekindle the flames of passion. The architecture, the greenery, the culture, the cuisine, the people… c’est la cité d’amour. But beyond enjoying a tête-à-tête over a cup of café au crème, rendez-vouzing on
Every writer’s dream is to write in their lifetime – to write what is in them to write; to find, perhaps, an audience; to express themselves in their chosen art form; to leave a little of themselves in the world. I consider myself very fortunate to be living my dream
#HEGIVEAWAY Tell your happy ending story! The Happy Endings Giveaway Hop was organized by Reading Romances! What you can win here: One copy of Burning Embers Number of winners: One Open to: INT How to enter: Comment on this post In honour of the Reading Romances Happy Endings
From the blurb: 1880, South Africa – a land torn apart by greed… Frances Irvine, left penniless after her father’s sudden death, is forced to emigrate to the Cape. In this barren country, she meets two very different men – one driven by ambition, the other by ideals. When a
I love going to browse at the market in France. It is one of my daily pleasures. Everything looks so bright and fresh.
You’re in a bookstore and you pick up a romance novel. You look at the cover, read the blurb and scan the first few pages. What information do you pick up immediately? One of the crucial elements that helps you decide to read the book is an idea of who
One of the elements of my book Burning Embers that readers most often comment on is that the description of Africa is vivid and transports the reader to the wild and exotic Kenya of the year 1970. Take, for example, the following description is extracted from a scene in which
The first book of a sweeping trilogy set in Edwardian England. From the blurb: 1913: In a sprawling manor on the outskirts of London, three young women seek to fulfill their destinies and desires amidst the unspoken rules of society and the distant rumblings of war. . . . Rowena
A happy New Year to you all! It’s such a wonderful time of the year, full of hope and aspirations. Spring is a while off, but the promise of it lingers in the air, and the whole year stretches ahead, a wonderfully clean slate, full of unknown wonders. Do you
From the blurb: Ethan Silverton, the Lord of Edon, is very content with his life. He’s carefully sculpted it so that everyone thinks he’s a notorious rake. For years, he’s worked hard to build his reputation to secure his place as the most undesirable bachelor in London. And it’s worked.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to write. Writing makes me feel at one peaceful and alive; it feeds a raw need. I need to sleep, I need to eat and drink, I need to be with my family, I need to be connected to nature
Regular readers of my blog will know that I love poetry, and that one of my favourite eras for poetry is Romanticism. Of that time, the poet whose work I find most inspiring is Lord Byron (1788–1824). A leading figure in Romanticism, his writing is infused with all the emotion
Like many bibliophiles and writers, I follow various news outlets with an eye on stories relating to the arts, publishing and the business of being an author. This week, three stories stood out to me as those that should spark debate. First, there was the announcement by Hachette Book Group
Researching my series Andaludican Nights gave me an excuse to visit Seville, one of my favourite cities in the world. The architecture there is so interesting that I find I always walk with my head raised, looking up. Here is a perfect example of an attention-grabbing building: Isn’t is beautiful?
Readers of my books quickly realise two things about me: * I am passionate about travel.Since I first spread my wings as a young woman, I have been fortunate enough to travel widely, and this travel has shaped me into the writer I am today. * Settings are intrinsically important
Last weekend I spent a wonderful afternoon at Tinakilly Country House, a historic Italianate mansion in Wicklow, Ireland. Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland, and the Tinakilly garden is surely one of its most beautiful spots. I loved the many daffodils singing on the breeze, ‘Spring has sprung!’ t
Thank you for visiting my blog on the Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop. In keeping with the theme, I’m giving away a fantastic book on Ireland that will open your eyes to the true magic and history of this beautiful land. Entry is open to all (I will post internationally)
Synopsis: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and
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