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Loved By The Lyon by Collette Cameron |#BookPromo #LovedByTheLyon #TheLyonsDen #BookSpotlight
Hello, Sunshines, I have the huge pleasure to be shining a spotlight on the gorgeous; Loved by the Lyon by Collette Cameron, which is apart of the Lyon’s Den, Connected World Series. This book sounds so good and the cover is gorgeous, I can’t wait to share it with you all.
Loved by the Lyon by Collette Cameron
Series: The Lyon’s Den Connected World Seres
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Enter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made… unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON’S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives… and loves.
It’s amazing how quickly a marriage of convenience can become so very complicated…
Kingston Barclay cannot inherit the dukedom soon enough. With siblings to support and a nearly bankrupt estate, an opportune marriage is his last hope. But his best-laid plans are upended when he discovers his best friend’s lovely sister sneaking around The Lyon’s Den. His immediate attraction to her would make her a most inconvenient bride, given his circumstances. Convincing his heart of that, however, is another matter entirely…
The last thing Vanessa Becket needs is another man in her life. Between her conniving stepbrother, a parade of fortune hunters, and the investigator who failed to reclaim her stolen jewels, she’s had enough. But when she finds herself in a notorious gaming hell, she discovers something far more valuable than missing gems. A temporary arranged marriage to Kingston could solve all her problems. If she manages to not fall for him in the process, that is…
It was supposed to be a simple arrangement. But given their histories–and the secrets Kingston is keeping–the road to happily ever after will surely be anything but simple.
Purchase Link – Amazon
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Praise
“…sweet and sensual…”
“….The romance was cute, with both of them pining for each other and then Nessa making the final move…”
“…A delightful charming novella…”
“…Collette Cameron is one of my favorite authors of Regency stories! She never disappoints!”
“…Loved by the Lyon by Collette Cameron is a lovely short novel…”
All review’s can be found on Goodreads.
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About the Author
USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author COLLETTE CAMERON® scribbles Scottish and Regency historicals featuring dashing rogues and scoundrels and the intrepid damsels who reform them. Blessed with an overactive and witty muse that won’t stop whispering new romantic romps in her ear, she’s lived in Oregon her entire life, though she dreams of living in Scotland part-time.
A self-confessed Cadbury chocoholic, you’ll always find a dash of inspiration and a pinch of humor in her sweet-to-spicy timeless romances®.
Want a free book, then why not join Collette’s VIP Reader Club here – The Regency Rose Gift
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Harmony’s Embrace (Deerbourne Inn #1) by Amber Daulton #BookPromo #HarmonysEmbrace #DeerbourneInn | @AmberDaulton1
Hello, Sunshines, I have the huge pleasure to be shining a spotlight on the gorgeous; Harmony’s Embrace by Amber Daulton. This book looks amazing, the cover alone is super cute and very festive, I can’t wait to share it with you all.
Harmony’s Embrace by Amber Daulton
Series: Deerbourne Inn
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Release Date: November 16th, 2020
Genre: Contemporary/Romantic Suspense
Heat Rating: 3 Flames
Divorced dad Birley Haynes is too busy raising his children and running his family’s music academy to start a relationship. Then Harmony Holdich, his high school sweetheart, returns home to Willow Springs, Vermont for Christmas and falls into his bed. She brings light and fun back into his life, but he can’t brush aside the threatening incidents around his workplace.
Harmony hadn’t expected a complication like Birley, especially so soon after the death of her unfaithful husband. With her life a mess, she plans to move across the country and start over. All she can offer him is a fling, but her heart yearns for more.
When the threats rise, how will Birley keep his children safe and convince Harmony to give love another chance?
Purchase Links Amazon / Universal Link
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About the Author
Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas.
Her books are published through The Wild Rose Press, Books to Go Now, and Daulton Publishing, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
To stay up to date with Amber’s writing, and hear exclusive news why not sign up to her Newsletter here – Amber Daulton Newsletter
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Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello | #BookPromo #HomemakersChristmas #ShareTheBookLove |
Hello, Sunshines, Today, I have the huge pleasure to be shining a spotlight on Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello. I adore the sound of this, the cover is so feel-good and festive, I think it’s going to be perfect for sitting by the fire in these cosy nights to come, I will definetly be grabbing a copy. I can’t wait to share it with you all, lets a have a look…
Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello
Genre: Seasonal, Contemporary, Romance / Release Date: 20th October 2020
A recent error in judgement has deposited Cricket Williams, her daughter, and a son spiking a high fever into a homeless shelter. A touch of Christmas magic is sprinkled upon her family when an eccentric volunteer invites them into her New England farmhouse. Blindsided with the proposition of a contractual living arrangement, Cricket is seized with renewed hope for her future.
Boris Glynn is in town visiting his grandmother but harbors a secret that will impact her life and the lives of his dearest friends. Complications arise when he is unable to restrain himself from pursuing his grandmother’s beautiful new neighbor.
As Cricket begins to succumb to Boris’s attention, her new world is shaken by a series of events that have the potential to destroy her plans for a fresh start.
Amazon ebook-kindle – https://amzn.to/3lfPR0f
Amazon print book – https://amzn.to/2SJYq7r
Nook Press (Barnes and Noble) ebook- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homemakers-christmas-jill-piscitello/1137831589?ean=2940162645429
Barnes and Noble print- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homemakers-christmas-jill-piscitello/1137831589?ean=9781680469851
About the Author
Jill Piscitello is a teacher with a passion for writing and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. “Homemakers’ Christmas” is her first novel, published by Stain Romance, an imprint of Melange Publishing.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, traveling, trying out new restaurants, and going on light hikes. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
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#BookPromo | The Queen’s Almoner by Tonya Ulynn Brown #TheQueensAlmoner #ShareTheBookLove @MrsBrownee2U
Hello, Sunshines! I am super excited to be sharing this amazing book with you, in my whole new Chicks, Rogues and Scandals Book Promo. The Queen’s Almoner by Tonya Ulynn Brown, this sounds fabulous and it looks gorgeous – that cover is stunning! This has gone right to the top of my next to buy list,
The Queens Almoner by Tonya Ulynn Brown
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
Format: Ebook, Paperback
Release Date: 30 June 2020
Sometimes loyalty to the queen comes at a cost.
Thomas Broune is a Reformer and childhood friend of the young queen, Mary Stuart. When Mary embarks on a new life in her estranged homeland of Scotland, Thomas is there to greet her and offer his renewed friendship. But the long-time friends grow closer, and Thomas realizes his innocent friendship has grown into something more.
Yet he is a man of the cloth.
Mary is the queen of the Scots. Both of them have obligations of an overwhelming magnitude: he to his conscience and she to her throne.
When he must choose between loyalty to his queen or his quiet life away from her court, he finds that the choice comes at a high price. Driven by a sense of obligation to protect those he loves, and crippled by his inability to do so, Thomas must come to terms with the choices he has made and find a peace that will finally lay his failures to rest.
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He is the man of the cloth, she is the Queen of the Scots.
How far will he go to protect the woman he loves?
Pre-order now!
Goodreads / Amazon UK / Amazon US
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About the Author
Tonya Ulynn Brown was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Although she has also lived in Indiana, Virginia, and Minks, Belarus, she now calls southeastern Ohio home. She spent her younger years right out of college, living in Europe and teaching English as second language. She attributes her time in Eastern Europe as being one of great personal growth, where her love for history, the classics, and all things European was born. Tonya holds a Master’s degree in Teaching and is now an elementary school teacher where she uses her love of history and reading to try to inspire younger generations to learn, explore and grow. Along with all the historical characters that she entertains in her head, she lives with her husband, two sons and a very naughty Springer Spaniel. Her mother has also joined their home, making for a cozy and complete little family.
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#BookPromo | A Summer of Surprises and An Unexpected Affair by Jan Ellis #ASummerOfSurprises #AnUnexpectedAffair @JanEllis_writer
Hello Sunshines! I have the huge pleasure to be sharing not just one gorgeous story, but two in this amazing book in the whole new Chicks, Rogues and Scandals; Book Promo Feature. A Summer of Surprises and An Unexpected Affair by Jan Ellis, let me tell you a little about this gorgeous book!
A Summer of Surprises and An Unexpected Affair by Jan Ellis
An Unexpected Affair
After her divorce, Eleanor Mace decides to begin a new life running a quirky bookshop in a quiet corner of Devon. She adores her seaside home, and her bookshop – The Reading Room – is a hit, and yet Eleanor is still unsettled …
Her grown-up twins don’t need her, her recent divorce has left her at a loose end, and her subsequent move from London, in search of something new has led her to… pretty much the same old life but with sea air. So Eleanor goes online and rediscovers an old flame. Impetuous and impulsive, but with her sister for protection, Eleanor sets off to the South of France in search of a man she last saw in her twenties.
But will Eleanor find happiness on the Continent or does it lie in rural England? With a cast of friends and relations ranging from an ex-policeman (now woman), a go-for-it sister, and love interest on both sides of the Channel, this gently humorous story is both entertaining and wry.
A Summer of Surprises
The story continues two years after the end of An Unexpected Affair. Eleanor and Daniel have been dating for nearly two years and there are plans afoot to celebrate their unofficial anniversary. Everything is rosy until Freya, Daniel’s ex-wife, suddenly gets in touch to announce that she is on her way from London to see him – and to meet a top-secret client who has extravagant plans. Meanwhile, rumours are circulating of a theme park about to be built in Combemouth that will threaten the beauty of the Devon coast – and business at Eleanor’s bookshop.
Things take a turn for the worst when Eleanor discovers that architect Freya and the new development are closely connected. Furious when it seems that Daniel has sided with his ex-wife, Eleanor decides to take a stand and rallies the whole town to protest against the plans.
The story comes to a happy conclusion, but not before a trip to Spain and a surprising discovery that launches Eleanor into the spotlight.
*Just a brief note from Jan; this book is in print format only at the time of this post going live, as this started its life as two individual books, we would also like to encourage everyone to when possible buy from local and independent book stores.
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About the Author
Jan Ellis began writing fiction by accident in 2013. Until then, she had led a blameless life as a publisher, editor and historian of early modern Spain. She fell into fiction when a digital publisher approached her to write a history book, then made the mistake of mentioning women’s fiction, which sounded much more fun. Jan’s stories have small-town settings with realistic characters who range in age from young teens to eighty-somethings. She is somewhat surprised to find herself a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association.
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#BookPromo | My Year Of Saying No by Maxine Morrey #MyYearOfSayingNo @Scribbler_Maxi @BoldwoodBooks
Hello Sunshines! I have the huge pleasure to be sharing this amazing book in the whole new Chicks, Rogues and Scandals; Book Promo Feature. My Year of Saying No by Maxine Morrey, let me tell you a little about this gorgeous book!
My Year Of Saying No by Maxine Morrey
Release: 16th April 2020
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Genre: Contemporary/Women’s Fiction
Format: Print/ Ebook/ Audio Book
Lottie Wentworth has never been more pleased to hear Big Ben ring in the new year and wave goodbye to The Year of Saying Yes!
When a long-term relationship ended, her best friend’s scheme to get Lottie back in the swing of things seemed like a good idea. She’s kept her promise to Jess to see it through but, as a lover of the quiet life, Lottie couldn’t be happier to say hello to a brand new year – The Year of Saying No!
Unfortunately, the one thing she still seems unable to say no to is the crush she has on her best client and now friend, Army veteran, Seb Marshall. But she’s working on it, and with rescue dog Humphrey at her side, she knows that she’ll manage just fine.
Lottie’s decision to stop trying to please everyone has brought a sense of relief beyond what she had expected. Her actions and determination have also begun to send ripples throughout her life and those closest to her, bringing about changes none of them could have expected.
But will all those changes be for the good?
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What Readers Are Saying
‘A lovely story that kept me turning the pages’ Jules Wake
‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars
‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars
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About the Author
Maxine has wanted to be a writer for as long as she can remember and wrote her first (very short) book for school when she was ten.
As time went by, she continued to write, but ‘normal’ work often got in the way. She has written articles on a variety of subjects, as well as local history books on Brighton. However, novels are her first love.
In August 2015, she won Harper Collins/Carina UK’s ‘Write Christmas’ competition with her first romantic comedy, ‘Winter’s Fairytale’.
Maxine lives on the south coast of England, and when not wrangling with words love to read, sew and listen to podcasts. Being a fan of tea and cakes, she can (should!) also be found out walking (although preferably one without too many hills.)
Sign up to Maxine’s Newsletter to hear all her news here – NEWSLETTER
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#BookPromo | The Magnolia Sisters (Full Bloom Farm #1) by Alys Murray #TheMagnoliaSisters #FullBloomFarmSeries @writeralys
Hello Sunshines, I hope you are all safe and well! I have the huge pleasure to be sharing this amazing book in the whole new Chicks, Rogues and Scandals; Book Promo Feature, for; The Magnolia Sisters by Alys Murray, let me tell you a little about this gorgeous book!
The Magnolia Sisters by Alys Murray
Series: Full Bloom Farm Book 1
Genre: Contemporary/Women’s Fiction
Harper Anderson has a to-do list longer than the Colorado river, and fields of tulips to tend to at her family’s flower farm in Hillsboro County, California. It’s her dream to run the business with her sisters when their father retires, keeping up traditions that began with her great-great-grandmother.
That is, if there’s a farm left to run. Rich out-of-towners looking for a slice of country living are hiking up the prices in town and it’s putting her family out of business. So she has no time for the arrogant LA tech mogul who makes her an offer to use their farm as his sister’s wedding venue. No amount of money could make up for the destruction it would wreak on next season’s crop. The sooner Luke Martin is on his way, the better.
But Luke isn’t willing to go. He’s been looking out for his sister ever since their deadbeat parents left them to fend for themselves, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make her happy. So when Harper’s newest farmhand leaves her in the lurch, he sees an opportunity to strike a deal. He’ll work on the farm for free if she’ll give him the chance to change her mind.
Harper and Luke each expect the other to crack first. What they don’t expect is the chemistry that sparks between them as they work side by side among the budding roses. But Luke’s presence is turning over more than the earth, and just as Harper is starting to let her guard down, he stumbles upon a secret that could spell disaster for the entire Anderson clan.
With her family’s happiness at stake, can Harper put her trust in a man who is worlds apart from everything she knows?
An emotional, spellbinding story about family, first impressions and the transformative power of love. Fans of Susan Mallery, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown will be carried away by The Magnolia Sisters.
Currently on offer for 99p/99c
Amazon US / Amazon UK
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What readers are saying about The Magnolia Sisters
“This was truly the PERFECT sweet romance! I fell in love with Harper and the other Andersons immediately, and could almost smell flowers blooming around me as I read… Murray created an adorable, quirky small town that felt like home.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Swept me away in its warmth. I couldn’t stay away until I finished the book. This was a complete book of feels and fun, family and love, where the complex and varied characters made the romance come alive.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I absolutely loved it! A perfect love story.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
“I simply loved The Magnolia Sisters… From the opening paragraph, I was hooked.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“This is a fabulous read, beautifully written. It’s the kind of book that will remain with you long after you’ve reached the last page. I’m absolutely not going to give anything away, only to say HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.” Brook Cottage Books Blog, 5 stars
“This was another 2 a.m. read! I absolutely could not put this book down. Funny, emotional, all at once. The author did an amazing job with the characters and was a well written story. You wanted to be there on that cozy beautiful farm.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“It made my heart melt.” B for Bookreview
“So sweet—a story that is hard to put down, full of emotion, and with plenty of feelings to go around.” NetGalley reviewer
“I loved this book! A sweet romance story that would be a perfect Hallmark movie… It was the type of story I’d want to be part of. The perfect book.” Goodreads reviewer
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About the Author
Alys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and her Master’s in Film Studies from King’s College London. She loves black and white movies, baseball games that go into extra innings, and reminding people like Michael Bay has two films in The Criterion Collection.
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#Exclusive Author Interview with Julie Stock #BookPromo #TheBistrobyWatersmeetBridge @wood_beeze48
Hello Sunshines, I hope everyone is safe and well. I have the huge pleasure to welcome the wonderful Julie Stock, author of feel-good contemporary romances, we are talking about relaxing with a good book, writing and Kit-Kats – you know me, chocolate must be involved 😉 So sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy.
Frankie: Hi Julie, Welcome to Chicks, Rogues and Scandals! Thank you for taking the time to chat with me today.
Julie: Thanks so much for having me on your lovely blog, Frankie.
Frankie: Firstly, what five words would you use to describe yourself?
Julie: Romantic; Friendly; Passionate; Organised; Hard-working.
Frankie: Can you tell us a little about your latest/up and coming release?
Julie: My latest release is The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge, a feel-good contemporary romance set in a bistro beside the sea in Devon.
Here’s the blurb:
When Olivia goes to manage Finn’s failing bistro, will they end up sharing a table for two, or will it be a recipe for disaster?
Olivia Fuller longs to manage one of the restaurants in her father’s chain and to break free to live the independent life she’s wanted for so long. When her father finally puts his trust in her and sends her to a failing restaurant in Devon, she’s confident she can prove herself capable of doing the job.
Finn Anderson is about to lose his beloved seaside bistro, unless the bank can find a buyer to dig him out. When George Fuller offers Finn a deal, he has no choice but to accept if he wants any chance of getting his bistro back one day. And then the new manager arrives…
Even after meeting the prickly chef and discovering his complete lack of business skills, Olivia is confident she can turn the struggling business round. But as Olivia and Finn start working together, a mutual attraction develops between them, and soon, nothing is going according to Olivia’s plan.
When there’s a real chance that the bistro might be sold off, Olivia and Finn determine to fight for it, united by their hard work and their growing feelings for each other.
But can they save the bistro and be together, or does destiny have a different path in mind?
You can up pick up your copy here.
Frankie: When not writing, what do you like to do to relax?
Julie: My favourite relaxing thing to do is to read. I love reading romance of all kinds, but I enjoy reading other genres too, including women’s fiction and thrillers.
Frankie: If you could have a holiday home anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Julie: This is something I’ve discussed with my husband a lot! It would probably be in France or Spain. We’ve travelled across most of France so it would be hard to pick one place, but we really love Alsace in eastern France (and I set another of my books, The Vineyard in Alsace, there so that would make sense!), and we also love the Vendée/Charente regions of western France. If we were going to live in Spain instead, we loved Valencia when we went there a couple of years ago and would be very happy to settle there.
Frankie: If you could have one of your books made into a film, which book would it be and who would play your lead characters?
Julie: I’d love for any of my books to be made into a film, but I’d really like to see my début novel, From Here to Nashville on the screen. When I wrote it, I imagined my main female character, Rachel, being played by Emma Watson, and my male lead, being played by country music singer, Sam Hunt.
Frankie: When writing, do you plot or do you go with the flow?
Julie: When I wrote my first book, I was definitely a ‘pantser’, writing by the seat of my pants, as writers call it, but over time, I’ve realised that it helps me to plot a little before I start writing so that I don’t get stuck along the way. I really only outline the plot in the loosest way so that there’s room for me to explore where the story might go but it’s very helpful to have that outline to turn to as I write.
Frankie: What three tips would you pass on to an aspiring author?
Julie: …
- Make time for your writing. As someone once said, you can’t edit a blank page. If you can write 300 words a day, you’ll have 10,000 words by the end of a month.
- Be prepared to accept help. Join an organisation like The Romantic Novelists’ Association or one for your genre. The RNA has a great New Writers’ Scheme and that will help you gain confidence in the early days of your writing career.
- Remember that this is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time to find your voice as a writer, and to find the path to publishing that suits you. Try not to worry if it doesn’t all happen overnight. Just keep writing and keep improving, and you’ll get there.
Frankie: If you were hosting a dinner party what three people would you invite?
Julie: I would have to invite Barbra Streisand because she’s my favourite singer of all! I’d also invite Matthew Goode because he is just gorgeous but also I imagine he’d be a great conversationalist. Finally, I’d invite someone who could make us all laugh, so I think I’d invite Rob Brydon.
Frankie: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to chat with me today, Julie. I have just one more cheeky question, just for fun; What is your favourite snacking food?
Julie: I love most foods so this is hard, but I’m partial to cashew nuts, or pitta bread and hummus, if savoury. If something sweet, I love a Kit-Kat!
Frankie: Oooh, yes!! Bread for me in any form and I will never say no to a Kit-Kat 😉 Thank you, Julie!
Julie: Thanks so much again for having me on your blog, Frankie. I loved answering your questions.
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About the Author
Julie Stock writes contemporary feel-good romance from around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. She published her debut novel, From Here to Nashville, in February 2015 and her second novel, The Vineyard in Alsace in March 2017. Over You (Sam’s Story) and Finding You (Jenna’s Story), her follow-up novellas to From Here to Nashville were published in 2018, making the From Here to You series complete. She has also published a boxed set of the From Here to You trilogy of books.
The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge was published in August 2019, followed by Bittersweet, a collection of 12 Short Stories for Modern Life in September 2019.
If you’d like to sign up to her newsletter list, you can do so here: NEWSLETTER. As a thank you, you’ll be able to download Before You, the prequel story to the; From Here to You series, for free.
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Book Promo
The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge
A feel-good contemporary romance, set in a bistro beside the sea in Devon.
When Olivia goes to manage Finn’s failing bistro, will they end up sharing a table for two, or will it be a recipe for disaster?
Olivia Fuller longs to manage one of the restaurants in her father’s chain and to break free to live the independent life she’s wanted for so long. When her father finally puts his trust in her and sends her to a failing restaurant in Devon, she’s confident she can prove herself capable of doing the job.
Finn Anderson is about to lose his beloved seaside bistro, unless the bank can find a buyer to dig him out. When George Fuller offers Finn a deal, he has no choice but to accept if he wants any chance of getting his bistro back one day. And then the new manager arrives…
Even after meeting the prickly chef and discovering his complete lack of business skills, Olivia is confident she can turn the struggling business round. But as Olivia and Finn start working together, a mutual attraction develops between them, and soon, nothing is going according to Olivia’s plan.
When there’s a real chance that the bistro might be sold off, Olivia and Finn determine to fight for it, united by their hard work and their growing feelings for each other.
But can they save the bistro and be together, or does destiny have a different path in mind?
Pick up a copy here.
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#BookPromo | A Shop Girl At Sea (Pennigton’s Department Store Series#4) by Rachel Brimble #AShopGirlAtSea #PennigtonsDepartmentStore @RachelBrimble @Aria_Fiction
Hello Sunshines! I have the huge pleasure to be sharing this amazing book and series in the whole new Chicks, Rogues and Scandals; Book Promo Feature. A Shop Girl At Sea by Rachel Brimble, let me tell you a little about this gorgeous book!
A Shop Girl At Sea by Rachel Brimble
Series: Penningtons Department Store #4
Genre: Historical Romance/Saga
Publisher: Aria Fiction
Release: 9 April 2020
Bath, 1912.
Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington’s, Bath’s finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it saved her life. So when Miss Pennington sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, she couldn’t be more excited – or determined!
Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can’t help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love.
Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Making sure her little brother is safe has always been her priority. But when that means accepting Victoria Lark’s offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby’s secrets is under threat of being revealed…
A riveting and uplifting saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.
Amazon UK / Amazon US / Kobo / Barnes & Noble
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Pennington’s Department Store Series
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About the Author
Rachel Brimble writes contemporary and historical romances that are sexy, suspenseful and entirely engaging. Her settings range from coastal to small town to the beautiful city of Bath, England which is just a short drive from where Rachel lives.
Since having her first novel published in 2007, she has written over twenty contemporary romances, romantic suspense novels and historical novels. She hopes her readers enjoy getting to know her often complex characters as they join others along a journey of rediscovering themselves, learning to trust and, most importantly, believing in love again.
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#Exclusive Author Interview with Kiley Dunbar #BookPromo @KileyDunbar @HeraBooks
Hello Sunshines! I have the huge pleasure to welcome lovely author; Kiley Dunbar to Chicks, Rogues and Scandals, in an exclusive interview. We are chatting books, writing, Midget Gems and Sam Heughan…what more could a person want? Plus Kiley will be telling us all about her up and coming new book; Summer at the Highland Coral Beach. So sit back, grab that cuppa and enjoy!
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ummer at the Highland Coral Beach by Kiley Dunbar
Series: The Port Willow Bay Series
Publisher: Hera Books
To be Released: 27 March 2020
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Escape to the Highland Coral Beach – where broken hearts can be healed…
Beatrice Halliday needs a break from life. Booking a trip to the Highlands on a whim, Beatrice hopes learning Gaelic in a beautiful Scottish village might help her heal her grief after losing her baby, her husband and her much loved job in a space of months.
But Port Willow Bay isn’t exactly as the website promised. Instead of learning a new language, she’s booked in to learn the ancient skill of willow weaving, her hotel room is Princess and the Pea themed (with a stack of mattresses for her bed!) and worse still, her tutor is Atholl Fergusson, grumpy landlord of the hotel where Beatrice is staying – and she’s the only one doing the course.
But as Beatrice finds herself falling in love with Port Willow Bay and its people, and as she discovers the kind heart beneath Atholl’s stony exterior, can she really leave?
Escape to the beautiful Scottish Highlands with this utterly romantic, feelgood book; one visit to Port Willow Bay and you’ll want to come back! Fans of Sarah Morgan, Carole Matthews and Holly Martin will be captivated.
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Praise for Kiley Dunbar
‘I would easily give this book hundreds of stars’ Little Miss Book Lover 87
‘this book was just sheer gorgeousness from the first page to the last, and I loved every moment…A really special book, and an author to watch for the future’ Being Anne
‘What an adorable, emotional, and beautiful read!!…This is certainly one of my favourite holiday reads and a book that will stick with me’ Diary of a Book Fiend
‘I just adored this book…This is a perfect book to chase away the winter blues and make you dream of love in the summertime. I cannot recommend it highly enough.’ A Little Book Problem
‘This was one of those books that you smiled reading from the very first page. It is such a feel-good rom-com’ Kelly’s Book Space
‘A heart-warming and uplifting romantic read about
love lost and found, second chances and new beginnings…will leave you with a great big smile on your face.’ Bookish Jotting
‘a glittering feast of love and happiness that I simply couldn’t put down… I urge you all to add this stunning book to your TBR pile immediately.’ Stacy Is Reading
‘a warm, feel good and uplifting read with some unforgettable moments and gorgeous descriptions.’ On My Book Shelf
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Frankie: Hi Kiley, Welcome to Chicks, Rogues and Scandals! Thank you for taking the time to chat with me today.
Kiley: Hi Frankie, thanks so much for having me! I’m so chuffed to be here.
Frankie: Firstly, what five words would you use to describe yourself?
Kiley: Scottish, romantic, smiles at dogs.
Frankie: Ditto! That could be me, except for the Scottish part 🙂 Can you tell us a little about your latest/up and coming release?
Kiley: Summer at the Highland Coral Beach is out on 27th March 2020 and it is a book with themes very close to my heart.
The story follows Beatrice Halliday after her whole life falls apart. Her marriage has broken down after she loses her job and goes through the trauma of a miscarriage. This has all occurred months before readers meet her at the start of the book. She doesn’t know how to process her grief and ends up running away to the Scottish Highlands. Port Willow proves to be the perfect place to begin her recovery and rebuilding as she makes new friends and finds a community who need her own special brand of organisational zeal and meddling. Port Willow is a magical place, a little lost in time and with a big dose of kaleyard nostalgia, more akin to the nineteen fifties than the twenty twenties.
I wanted to write a book that dealt with baby loss and the strains it puts on couples (often invisible strain because we’re discouraged from talking about miscarriage), and I wanted to write about some of the different ways of being a mother: mothers to lost babies (Beatrice and Mrs Fergusson), lesbian mums raising a baby conceived with assisted insemination (Angela and Vic) as well as featuring characters who choose not to have children (Kitty and Gene).
The book may deal with difficult themes but there’s lots of fun and laughter too and plenty lightness and romance. I hope you love Beatrice’s matchmaking; sexy, grumpy Atholl Fergusson and his dopey, romantic brother Gene; the romantic date at the fairy pools on the Isle of Skye; the big finale ceilidh; and the towering fairy-tale bed at the Princess and the Pea Inn!
Frankie: When not writing, what do you like to do to relax?
Kiley: I read a lot to relax. I love Jenny Colgan and Daphne du Maurier. I’m also really into Ruby Lang and Helen Hoang at the moment. And I walk Amos, my Bedlington terrier. He’s always curled up at my feet when I’m writing and is a lovely wee boy!
Frankie: If you could have a holiday home anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Kiley: No question, it’d be Plockton in the Scottish Highlands. It’s the picturesque coastal village which (very loosely) inspired Port Willow in Summer at the Highland Coral Beach. It’s stunning! All palm trees, pretty gardens, Victorian hotels and a lovely sweeping bay, and just along the coast there’s a hidden coral beach with crystal clear turquoise waters to rival the prettiest tropical bay. Oh, I wish I was there now!
Frankie: If you could have one of your books made into a film, which book would it be and who would play your lead characters?
Kiley: I’d definitely pick Sam Heughan (Jamie from Outlander) to play Atholl Fergusson as Sam’s Barbour clothing adverts (Google them, you won’t be disappointed) helped inspire Atholl’s whole aesthetic. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (from Fleabag) would make a brilliant Beatrice with her mix of heartbreak, inner depths of strength and all her daring humour.
Frankie: You have me hooked the moment you said, Outlander 😉 When writing, do you plot or do you go with the flow?
Kiley: I don’t start writing until I have the plot all set out. It often changes as I write, and sometimes again in edits, but I’m definitely a planner in all aspects of my life, not just writing. What I’m saying is, I’m a control freak.
Frankie: What three tips would you pass on to an aspiring author?
Kiley: Join the Romantic Novelists’ Association if you can.
Talk to other writers on Twitter and find your writing family.
Subscribe to lots of book lovers’ blogs and follow bloggers on Twitter to keep you up to date with reading tastes, make new pals and get loads of good book recommendations.
Frankie: If you were hosting a dinner party what three people would you invite?
Kiley: I’d have Kim Namjoon from BTS (yes, I’m a 41 year old ARMY), and I’d love to meet Marian Keyes – she’d be brilliant at any dinner party – and Miriam Margolyes because she’s a legend and lots of fun. That would be a pretty interesting dinner party!
Frankie: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to chat with me today, Kiley. I have just one more cheeky question, just for fun; What is your favourite snacking food?
Kiley: Midget Gems are my writing snack of choice! Nom! Probably should have said something healthy but seriously, they’re so good!
Frankie: Haha, Midget Gems work for me too, I do love a bag of sweet. 🙂 Thank you!
Kiley: Thanks so much for chatting with me, Frankie! It’s a huge honour to be on your blog, love, Kiley, x
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About the Author
Kiley Dunbar is the author of heart-warming, escapist, romantic fiction set in beautiful places. JOAN HESSAYON AWARD FOR DEBUT NOVELISTS FINALIST 2019 FOR ONE SUMMER’S NIGHT.
Kiley is Scottish and lives in England with her husband, two kids and Amos the Bedlington Terrier. She writes around her work at a University in the North of England where she lectures in English Literature and creative writing. She is proud to be a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and a graduate of their New Writers’ Scheme.
Kiley’s third novel, Summer at the Highland Coral Beach (coming 27th March 2020) The first of the Port Willow Bay series is on Pre-order right now!!
One Summer’s Night was Kiley’s first novel (published by Hera Books) and is on sale now!
Don’t forget there’s also a fabulous audible audiobook narrated by Eilidh Beaton.
Kiley’s cosy, sexy-swoony, very snowy festive romcom Christmas at Frozen Falls is on sale NOW too!
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If you are a Romance and/or Historical author and would like a free Book Promo, which will feature on the blog and across Chicks, Rogues and Scandals social media, then do get in touch via the Contact Me page quoting ‘Book Promo’
