HIGHLANDER'S HOPE
By
Collette Cameron
BLURB:
Not
a day has gone by that Ewan McTavish, the Viscount Sethwick, hasn't dreamed of
the beauty he danced with two years ago. He's determined to win her heart and make her his own. Heiress,
Yvette Stapleton, is certain of one thing; marriage is risky and, therefore, to
be avoided. At first, she doesn't recognize the dangerously handsome man who
rescues her from assailants on London's docks, but Lord Sethwick's passionate
kisses soon have her reconsidering her cynical views on matrimony. On a mission to stop a
War Office traitor, Ewan draws Yvette into deadly international intrigue. To
protect her, he exploits Scottish law, declaring her his lawful wife—without
benefit of a ceremony. Yvette is furious upon discovering the irregular
marriage is legally binding, though she never said, "I do." Will
Ewan's manipulation cost him her newfound love?
EXCERPT:
Highlander's Hope
Excerpt-Pirate Scene
She
stepped back as he pushed his way into the room, leaving the door ajar. His
hair was damp, no doubt from bathing, and the stubble darkening his face
earlier was gone. Feet bare, wearing only buckskin breeches and a shirt
unbuttoned to the waist, he resembled a pirate—a dangerous, rakish, sinfully handsome pirate.
She
sucked in her breath. He oughtn’t to be here, but he’d said he wanted to talk
to her, and he had promised to behave.
Yvette’s
eyes traveled the path of silky hair from his chest until it disappeared into
his waistband. Her stomach flip-flopped. Sweet Lord above. She pressed her
hands to her frolicking middle. Why
doesn’t he say something?
A
distraction, that’s what she needed. She escaped to the lumpy bed where she had
flung her clothing before bathing. She folded and packed the garments into her
valise and set it on the floor beside her trunk. She bent to retrieve her bath towel,
and peeked side-ways at him from the corner of her eye. He hasn’t moved. What’s
he about?
Grabbing
the towel, she glanced down and froze. The candles to her left bathed her in a
stream of light. She could clearly see the outline of her legs. Her nightwear
was almost translucent in the candlelight and gave him a shadowy view of— dear
God—nearly everything.
No
wonder he hadn’t moved, the bounder.
Standing
upright, she held the towel before her, and faced him. “Enjoying the view, your
lordship?” she snapped.
Ewan
still leaned against the doorframe, watching her. “Immeasurably.”
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
A
life-long Oregonian, Collette Cameron was born and raised in a small town along
the northern Oregon coast. Today she makes her home in a rural community, 30
minutes west of Portland. Her Victorian farmhouse sits on a one-acre certified
wildlife habit, interspersed with a plethora of gardens: English, rose,
butterfly, rock, water, and of course, vegetable.
A
voracious reader of romance since her teens, she even named her daughter after
a heroine in her favorite romance novel. An enthusiast of times gone by, and
anything related to romance, she writes Historical Romance, with a dash of
inspiration, a pinch of humor, and a liberal portion of suspense.
Having
dabbled in interior decorating in her youth, Collette returned to school,
graduating summa cum laude from Oregon State University, and going on to obtain
her Master's Degree in Teaching. She is member of Romance Writers of America,
Rose City Romance Writers, The Beau Monde, and Love Faith and Hope, Inc.
Some
of Collette's favorite things include unique blends of coffees and teas,
trivia, Cadbury Milk Chocolate, inspirational quotes, and scented candles. Her
Christian faith, husband, three adult children, and five miniature dachshunds
round out her life quite nicely! When she's not teaching or writing, she enjoys
amateur photography, bird watching, gardening, interior decorating,
rock-hunting, boating or fishing on the Columbia River, and reading.
GIVEAWAY: Collette will be awarding a gift basket that includes a gift card, blue rose tea cup, blue rose soap, vintage looking cameo pendant, shortbread, tea, and other goodies to a randomly drawn commenter during the tours.
The more you comment on the Blurb Blitz Blog Tour stops the more chances you have to win. Here's a link: to a post with all the stops.
LINKS:
Book URL:
http://smpauthors.wordpress.com/meet-collette-cameron/highlanders-hope-by-collette-cameron/
This
is not a "buy" link.
My Links:
Website: http://collettecameron.com/
Blog:
http://blueroseromance.com/
Facebook Fan Page:
https://www.facebook.com/collettecameronauthor
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/collette.cameron.5
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Collette_Author
Google+:
https://plus.google.com/110459897284342875390#110459897284342875390/posts
Linked In:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/collette-cameron/60/17a/667
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/colletteauthor/
Soul Mate Publishing Author's
Blog: http://smpauthors.wordpress.com/
Thank you for hosting
ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure.
Delete:) Steph
I know you said you would not consider writing a book in the horror genre, but what other genres would you like to write...or in the historical romances, what other time period?
ReplyDeletekareninnc at gmail dot com
I'd like to try Victorian, medieval Scotland and England, and I have ideas for a contemporary romance and a paranormal romance trilogy.
DeleteThank you so much for offering the giveaway. It seems like the perfect collection, everything you need for cuddling up with a historical romance novel like this
ReplyDeletefencingromein at hotmail dot com
Yep, Shannon. Tea, chocolate, a good historical romance...
DeleteI like their chemistry in the excerpt!
ReplyDeletevitajex(at)aol(dot)com
Oh, and it gets sooo much better.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun book. I have been looking for something like this. thanks
ReplyDeleteI well enjoy this book as a distraction from the world. This is a new genre, new author and a new book for me. I'm so excited. Thank you for a chance to win. Maybe I should have a cup of tea. That's what well bred ladies drink right?
ReplyDeletestrawberryrose@earthlink.net
I love Scottish romance! Your book sounds like my cup of tea. :) Thank you for your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherida! So happy to see you here. A Scot's romance with all the trappings of a Regency. My cup of tea too.
DeleteCollette, thank you so much for visiting Romance Under the Moonlight. I love historical romance and your blurb really drew me in!
ReplyDeleteSmiles
Steph
Thanks for having me Steph!
DeleteSorry I'm late. This is a fantastic book. Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteIs there anything from real life that has helped you write your novels?
ReplyDeleteandralynn7 AT gmail DOT com