At the Christmas Wedding by Caroline Linden, Katharine Ashe, Maya Rodale on October 17th 2017
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Snowed in at a castle full of handsome lords, three young ladies are about to have the holiday of their lives… From the authors of At the Duke's Wedding.
Map of a Lady's Heart by Caroline Linden
The road to happily-ever-after… With Kingstag Castle full of guests and the snow falling, Viola Cavendish has her hands full making sure the Christmas house party runs smoothly. The unexpected arrival of the Earl of Winterton and his nephew Lord Newton upends everything. Not only is Lord Newton flirting with the young ladies Viola is supposed to chaperone, Lord Winterton himself makes her pulse race.Always takes some twists and turns Wesley Morane, Earl of Winterton, has come to Kingstag Castle in search of a valuable atlas, and he refuses to be deterred by the snow, the house party, his nephew, or even the most ridiculous play ever staged. But before long the only map he wants is one that shows him the way to Viola’s heart…Hot Rogue on a Cold Night by Maya Rodale
Jilted by a duke: Lady Serena Cavendish was born and bred to be a duchess. Too bad, then, that the Duke of Frye mysteriously and suddenly ended their betrothal. Seduced by a Rogue: Greyson Jones, an agent of the crown, is the only one who thinks being jilted has made Serena more alluring. When he lucks into an invitation to a Christmas house party at Kingstag Castle to cheer her up--and perhaps find her a husband--he seizes the opportunity to win her heart before they might be parted forever. On the way to the altar: Their journey to happily ever after involves a ridiculous play, a lovesick swan, a mysterious gift and, of course, a kiss.Snowy Night with a Duke by Katharine Ashe
The last time Lady Charlotte Ascot bumped into the Duke of Frye, she climbed a tree to avoid him. Sometimes it's simply easier to run away than to face her feelings for him -- overwhelmingly passionate feelings that no modest lady should have! Now, on her way to Kingstag Castle to celebrate the holidays with friends, Charlotte is trapped by a snowstorm at a tiny country inn with the duke of her steamiest dreams. But Frye has a secret of his own, and Christmas is the ideal time to finally tell the woman he's always wanted the whole unvarnished truth. Better yet, he'll show her...
Map of a Lady’s Heart by Caroline Linden
“Lord Winterton,” she said, dipping a curtsey until her dark blue skirts pooled around her. She raised her head and looked him in the eye with a warm smile on her lovely face, and Wes would have sworn the floor rose and fell under his feet like a ship on the sea in a squall. “I apologize that you’ve been left waiting.”
His eyes fixed on her, Wes bowed. “Were we? I hardly noticed.” Justin made a quiet noise behind him, and he started. He’d forgotten his nephew was in the room. “My nephew, Viscount Newton,” he said, motioning toward the young man.
She made another graceful curtsey. It made her bosom plump up beautifully. “Welcome to Kingstag, Lord Newton.”
“Thank you, ma’am.” Justin’s voice sounded deeper and more interested, which perversely annoyed Wes. This woman was too old for his nephew. Not that she was old by any stretch. In fact she looked to be just about perfect. But when he shot a glance of veiled rebuke at Justin, the boy was gazing attentively at the newcomer.
She came forward, her skirts swaying attractively. “I am Mrs. Cavendish, private secretary to the Duchess of Wessex. I’m afraid I bring unfortunate news. His Grace is not in residence now.”
It took a moment for the words to penetrate Wes’s brain. His attention had snagged on the way her lips shaped the words. “We had an appointment,” he said.
She bowed her head. “I apologize, my lord. His Grace was called away rather abruptly. I believed Mr. Martin to have written to anyone expected, requesting a postponement.”
“There’s a snowstorm,” protested Justin. “The roads are a nightmare.”
Her face blanked for a split second, then turned pink. It was entrancing, and completely distracted Wes from the urge to correct
Justin’s rude statement. “Oh no,” she said, her lips curving into a rueful smile. “I didn’t mean you must leave, certainly not in this weather. You are very welcome to stay. I regret that I cannot tell you when the duke may return, though.”
If someone had told him an hour ago that the duke would be away and his trip would be for naught, Wes would have snarled in frustration. Now, he stared at Mrs. Cavendish’s smile and forgot all about atlases and the long carriage ride and the snow.
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Ms Linden is curious….
Have you ever been trapped in a snowstorm?
About Caroline Linden
Caroline Linden was born a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer software before turning to writing fiction. Ten years, twelve books, three Red Sox championships, and one dog later, she has never been happier with her decision. Her books have won the NEC Reader’s Choice Beanpot Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award, and RWA’s RITA Award. Since she never won any prizes in math, she takes this as a sign that her decision was also a smart one. Visit her online at www.carolinelinden.com
About Katharine Ashe
Katharine Ashe writes historical romances that reviewers call “intensely lush” and “sensationally intelligent,” including HOW TO BE A PROPER LADY, one of Amazon’s Ten Best Books of the Year; HOW TO MARRY A HIGHLANDER, a finalist for the 2014 RITA® Award; and CAPTURED BY A ROGUE LORD, winner of the Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Historical Adventure. Her novels are translated into languages around the world.
Katharine lives in the wonderfully warm Southeast with her husband, son, dog, and a garden she likes to call romantic rather than unkempt. A professor of European history, she writes fiction because she thinks modern readers deserve grand adventure and breathtaking sensuality too. She loves hearing from readers.
About Maya Rodale
Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother’s insistence and it wasn’t long before she was writing her own. Maya is now the author of multiple Regency historical romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.
Luckily, no I have never been trapped in a snow storm; thanks for the chance 🙂
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No, but I live in a snowy state. And I’m a California girl…so I’m not looking forward to another Colorado winter.
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Thanks for hosting us this week, ladies! We’re so happy to be visiting with you. xoxo
Thank you so much for having us! I’ve never personally been trapped by a snowstorm, unless you count being stuck at an airport when a flight got cancelled due to snow. I was, however, around in February of 2015 when the greater Boston area (where I live) got 100+ inches of snow in one month. There is a photo of me somewhere standing on top of the snow pile in my yard, with my feet on level with my husband’s shoulders as he shoveled the sidewalk… It was insane!
I’ve lived in Houston all my life but one winter my family was skiing in Colorado when a snow storm arrived. You couldn’t see the top of your skis. Driving home, my father stayed between the fence lines when he couldn’t see the actual road. I was 18 years old and scared! It was very quiet in the car!
That is actually quite scary. The only time I yell at my husband is when he stays at work during snowstorms and says he’ll drive him behind a plow. Your dad must have nerves of wrought iron, Elaine. So glad you all made it safely home (and then moved far away from snow to Houston, LOL)
Fortunately not although I’ve felt trapped by the snow a few times since I moved to Boston. There’s a certain strange quiet that snow brings.
I actually like the snowstorms. I am less excited about shoveling after them.
Perhaps I should also mention that since I work at home, I can choose not to go out in the snow after it loses that dazzling sparkling whiteness and becomes gray slush.
Hi Caroline! I have been trapped in my house during a couple of blizzards, but not more than a day or two. Never in another location, though.
Being trapped at home isn’t that bad, if you ask me. As long as there’s power and heat, anyway. I have all my pets, my books, my snuggly slippers and tea…
Oh yes, it’s happened a few times since we get a lot of snow in the winter. Thank goodness we get warnings of big blizzards ahead of time so we can hunker down at home and ride out the snowstorms. To be totally caught off guard and stuck outdoors would not be fun or safe at all!
only at home, so we were fine. it can be fun as long as you can stay put, sty warm, have food & drink – plus books to read is helpful.
Agree 100%, Diane!