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Saturday, February 20, 2021

Do you know "figging law"? A POCKET IN TIME

 

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS! Whoohoo! On Monday, A POCKET IN TIME (Time Weavers, Inc Book 2) releases and I’m so excited. I had a lot of fun writing this book. Even the research was fun, especially learning some of the language of 19th Century backstreet London.

Did you know that “to dive” or “to draw” meant to pick a pocket. In my book, Katz’s asks Covey: “Where are you diving today?”
He pulled his short coat straight and stood with his shoulders back. “Why, I’ll be hobnobbing with me peers on Chancery Lane, I will.”
A “Jack in the box” meant a person who was a swindler. When Katz meets Giles, she doesn’t like him at all. Covey confirms her feeling: He looked around before leaning across the table and lowering his voice. “Smart enough to know Hum shouldna brought that jack-in-the-box here.”
Then there’s “figging-law” which Katz explains quite nicely: She raised her eyebrows at that. “Is not a distraction what you need for figging law?” She’d learned that phrase from young Pip just yesterday. It meant pickpocketing.
He shook his head. “Not one that’s remembered. I’m not drawing today. Goin’ to earn an honest livin’. Just watching horses mostly. It’s why I put on my finest togs.”
Oh yes, and “toggery” means clothes. It really is like another language, yet we can guess at how some of these words became part of our language. I’m so excited to hear what you think of A POCKET IN TIME!
Always, Lexi
lexipostbooks.com

Friday, February 19, 2021

Veronica Reviews - SCOT UNDER THE COVERS by Suzanne Enoch

 



Scot Under the Covers
The Wild Wicked Highlanders
Book 2
by
Suzanne Enoch

★★★★
4-Stars

Historical Romance




“I’d rescue the devil from Hell if it helped ye, lass.”

Laird Angus McTaggart and Lady Francesca Aldiss started their life together with a fierce passion. But over time, Lady Aldiss can no longer tolerate the lifestyle of the Highlands and longs for her days in society living in London. After the birth of their daughter, Lady Aldiss tells her husband that he may keep their sons and raise them in the wilds, but she is taking their daughter to be raised amongst the cultured. Laird McTaggart, in great need of his wife’s large coffers, agrees to her terms—their three sons must all wed an English lass before their sister or she will cut off funding Clan Ross.

Fast forward 17 years, and the MacTaggert brothers find themselves at a loss when their father tells them of the agreement made with their mother. Coll, Aden, and Naill MacTaggert are determined no mother that abandoned them will dictate how they will live their lives, and descend upon Lady Aldiss with plans of their own. Alas, their mother will not budge, and after Naill finds love and marriage, Aden and Coll start to feel the noose of their future nuptials.

Aden is known to be more reclusive than his fisticuffs elder brother, and tends to keep his own company in the midst of the local gaming hells of London. But when a feisty damsel in distress approaches him for assistance, Aden starts thinking that perhaps being with one woman to call his own for always isn’t such a bad bet...

Miranda Harris can’t believe her brother has sold her off to cover his gambling debt. Sworn to secrecy out of fear of hurting her family, Miranda opts to fight fire with fire by seeking assistance in a fellow gambler, Aden MacTaggert. Never did she dream that she would actually grow to care for the Highlander…

Suzanne Enoch’s Scot Under the Covers is a fun fast-paced romance that I enjoyed and would recommend to lovers of this genre. I’m so looking forward to Coll’s story in the next installment of the Wild Wicked Highlanders series.




Sharing what I love, 



Veronica



Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Paris Librarian by Mark Pryor

 Many times mystery mixes with romance and that's certain in Hugo Marston's life.  Living in Paris is a romance of it's own, and the Paris library has stacks of it.  

Hugo visits the library frequently, knows many of the regular staff, so is distraught at the death of his friend, Paul.  He's found in a locked room in the library basement.  Hugo can't believe Paul died of natural causes, and hurriedly begins to investigate.


The vacation Hugo had planned for his girlfriend, Claudia, is put on hold.  She's very patient, or at least she needs to be if they can endure his work without a schedule.

Hugo also meets with two women who are researching a former actress, Isabelle Severin.  In addition to a lot of flirting, Hugo is intrigued with their research which may be tied to Paul's death.  

I was a little nervous reading Hugo's investigation tactics.  Many intelligent and beautiful women came his way along with danger creeping around hallways and streets. I worried about Hugo keeping the love alive or even returning to Claudia's doorstep.

An intriguing read, yet I wish Claudia had a bigger say in the action.  It is a series, so it's always possible!

Happy reading,

Dawn


 

Sunday, February 14, 2021

New Release ~ MASON by Nyssa Kathryn

 

Mason

Project Arma, Book 4

By

Nyssa Kathryn




Falling for each other was never part of the plan...




Book Blurb -

Doctor Sage Porter has moved to Marble Falls to be the private physician for a group of men unlike any the world has ever known. But she has a second, secret reason for moving to the small town. A reason she can’t share with another living soul…

Especially not the men under her care.

Mason Ross is a born guardian. Protecting his team and their families comes naturally, and he’ll do anything to keep them safe—but what if the peril is less than obvious? Like the gorgeous doctor who’s caught his attention. She’s hiding something. And Mason is more than aware that secrets can be deadly, and sometimes the least likely threat poses the greatest danger.

Getting close is a risk; both Mason and Sage have a lot to lose…including each other, if they can’t work together to survive the coming menace.


Book Buy Links -


Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LT8LNWJ

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LT8LNWJ

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LT8LNWJ

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08LT8LNWJ


- Mason Excerpt -

Sage was about to search for a dustpan when her flashlight landed on shoes.

Large shoes, connected to legs standing close.

When her muddled brain caught up to the fact that there was a living, breathing human standing directly in front of her, she let out a loud gasp before taking a hurried step back. The crunch of glass beneath her shoes had her attempting to lift her feet too quickly and losing balance.

The phone dropped from her fingers, throwing the room into darkness. She would have toppled over and fallen directly on the glass had she not been saved by hands on her upper arms.

They immediately pulled her upright so that her body was pressed to his. The hands were firm and strong but gentle.

She held her breath, almost too scared to breathe for the way her breasts pressed against his big chest. Heat radiated off him. And he smelled good. Really good. Musky and woodsy.

Slowly, big hands trailed from her upper arms to her waist. His hands were so large, they seemed to encompass her entire middle.

She should be scared. But she didn’t feel any fear. She felt something else. Something she couldn’t quite define.

Her hands went to his chest. But instead of pushing him away, like any normal person would do, they glided over the muscular ridges.

He was tall. So tall her fingers only touched his stomach and had to slide up to feel his chest.

Like they had a mind of their own, her hands kept exploring. Rising to his shoulders, where she felt their thickness. He was hard all over.

Slowly, her hands slid to his biceps. They were huge. But then, everything about the man felt huge.

Just then, the hand on her waist tightened. At the same time, she felt a thumb shift to the underside of her shirt, touching her bare skin.

That was enough to pull her out of the trance. He could be anyone. And he was touching her. His body was pressed firmly against hers.

Fear replaced any desire that had begun to build. Her heart sped up.

As if sensing her fear, the stranger immediately dropped his hands from her body. He took a step back, giving her the space she needed.

Only, once she had that space, she didn’t know whether she felt relieved or bereft.

Suddenly, the lights in the room flicked on, and for a moment she was blinded by the brightness.

Holy hell, it felt like she was looking directly at the sun.

Scrunching her eyes shut, Sage had to blink a few times before she could make out the large blurry figure by the switch.

He’d moved fast. One second he’d been touching her, the next he was across the room. And he hadn’t made a sound. Not that it should surprise her. She hadn’t heard the guy enter the building and walk right behind her.

Slowly, the fuzziness began to fade, and she realized the man wasn’t a stranger at all. She’d recognize those piercing blue eyes anywhere.

Mason. The man who sent hot flashes through her system and made her heart thunder whenever he was close.

She said the first words that popped into her head. “What are you doing here?”

She’d spoken the words quietly, but in the silence of the night, they sounded loud. Deafeningly so.

Mason took a step forward. “This is my business, Sage. Why don’t you tell me what you’re doing here?”

- About the Author -


Nyssa Kathryn is a romantic suspense author. She lives in South Australia with her daughter and hubby and takes every chance she can to be plotting and writing. 

Always an avid reader of romance novels, she considers alpha males and happily-ever-afters to be her jam.



Author Contacts -

Website: https://www.nyssakathryn.com/

Email: contact@nyssakathryn.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authornyssakathryn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyssakathrynauthor


Friday, February 12, 2021

A Pocket Watch Giveaway to Celebrate A POCKET IN TIME by Lexi Post

 

Count down to the release of A Pocket in Time (Time Weavers, Inc.) includes a very special giveaway.

When I first chatted with Lexi's Legends about what would be a fitting gift to celebrate the release of A Pocket in Time on February 22nd, we had so many great ideas, I didn't know where to start. So I let them percolate in the back of my head. 

Finally, I called my sister to discuss my dilemma. The conversation went a little like this.

Me: "I'm going to need to decide on a giveaway for A Pocket in Time. I have a lot of ideas, but I'm not sure which one."

My sister: "A Pocket Watch."

Me: "You're a genius!"

And my problem was solved. Don't you just love sisters like that?

So after you preorder this fun story that will come out in only 10 more days, check out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win this beautiful engraved pocket watch.  Good luck!

Always, Lexi

Preorder links:

Amazon  AppleBooks   Kobo   B&N

Amazon UK  Amazon AU    Amazon CA 

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Happy Valentine's Day

 

            Hello, gentle readers! Hope you are all well and staying safe!
            This coming Sunday is Valentine’s Day. For many, this is the day their spouses will gift them with chocolates in heart shaped boxes and red roses and romance--perhaps a special dinner at their favorite restaurant. Or a well-planned surprise weekend away.
            This is not the norm in my house and never has been. My DH’s idea of romance is doing an oil change or replacing the brakes on my car. His idea of romance is being home every night (he once turned down a job driving trucks cross country because he didn’t want to be from home (and me?) for that many days). His idea of romance is providing for the family.
             And you know what? I’m okay with that. I know he loves me and yes, he proves it every day (and seriously, there is a difference between romance and love). Maybe that’s why I read and write romances, because that sweep me off my feet romance is not part of my life. Truthfully? I don’t need to be swept off my feet. I’m too practical for that and while I love roses (preferably yellow) and chocolates, I would probably have a cow if money was spent on flowers and candy when the electric bill or the mortgage was due. I am happy with just a card (my DH is really good at picking out cards that make me go all misty-eyed). 
            Give me stability instead. Give me the fact that I know he’ll be home every night. Give me support in my writing endeavors. Give me laughter (which he does). Hold my hand when I’m feeling blue and let me know you’re there and always will be.
            We’ve been married 40 years now, been together 41. We’ve raised a son and sent him off into the world to make his own way, hopefully remembering the lessons we taught him. We’ve weathered many storms and upheavals—two hip surgeries and broken ribs (his), a cancer scare many years ago (mine), job losses and home repairs. There’s a wonderful scene in Yours, Mine, and Ours (the original version) where Henry Fonda is explaining to Lucille Ball’s daughter what love really is and you know, he’s right. It isn’t all candy and flowers and fireworks…it’s the every day things…dentist appointments and buying ground beef instead of filet mignon. It’s making compromises for your partner or your children. It’s knowing, at the end of the day, that special someone is there.
            Happy Valentine’s Day! Stay well! Stay safe! And remember to spread kindness wherever you go!
            Marie

Sunday, February 7, 2021

New Release ~ STORM OF EON by Anna Hackett

 


Storm of Eon

Eon Warriors, Book 7

by

Anna Hackett


When a Terran weapons scientist finds herself the target of deadly alien assassins, only one fierce alien warrior can keep her safe.




Blurb ~

Weapons scientist Dr. Finley Delgado wants to get her new laser defense weapon operational to protect Earth from the insectoid Kantos invasion. She has to make this work. She’s failed in the past and people paid with their lives, and she won’t fail again. What she doesn’t need is a big, brawny warrior that Space Corps orders her to work with getting in her way. Finley wants her solitude, not a massive distraction in the shape of a tall, hard Eon warrior.

Security Commander Sabin Solann-Ath is a warrior through and through, like his entire family before him. He’s disciplined, dedicated, and hiding a dark secret he’d prefer to keep buried. He won’t allow anyone or anything to disrupt his control. When he’s ordered to Earth to help with a secret weapon, he vows to do everything he can to help their allies, even work with a statuesque, prickly scientist. He and Finley get off to a rocky start…but when the Kantos send a team of assassins after Finley, Sabin will do anything to protect her.

Sent to a secret facility deep in the Australian desert, Finely and Sabin are drawn closer and closer. She sees beyond the warrior to the man, and he uncovers a passionate woman. But Finley threatens everything Sabin has fought hard to control, and as they fight off the devious Kantos, they both will face the demons of their pasts.



~ Buy Links ~

AMAZON US

AMAZON UK

AMAZON AU

AMAZON CA





About the Author ~

Anna Hackett is a USA Today bestselling romance author who’s passionate about fast-paced, emotion-filled contemporary and science-fiction romance. She loves writing about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. Some of her bestselling series include Galactic Gladiators, Eon Warriors, Treasure Hunter Security, and Team 52.

Anna lives in Australia with her real-life hero and their two little boys. For more information on Anna and her books visit www.annahackett.com.


Author contact links ~


Website: https://annahackett.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AnnaHackettAuthor

Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnnaHackettReaderSquad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_hackett_author