Hi lovelies! It gives me great pleasure
today to host Kelly Lyonns and her new book, “The Soldier’s Woman”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
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post to enter to win a digital copy of “The Soldier’s Woman” for FIVE lucky
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giveaway!
The Soldier’s Woman
by Kelly Lyonns
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GENRE:
Historical Romance – Regency
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BLURB:
It is 1810
somewhere in the chaos of war-ravaged Napoleonic Portugal. Miss Charlotte
Everslea, dedicated member of an ancient secretive Guild and skilled paranormal
artefacts hunter, has found herself trapped behind enemy lines. Colonel
Maximillian Bladewood is used to giving orders and having them obeyed, both on
and off the battlefield. But the petite golden-haired hoyden, to whose
accidental intervention he owes his life, challenges both his authority and his
sanity. Their cross-purposed journey will reach a crossroad where one or both
of them will need to compromise.
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EXCERPT ONE:
When
Charlotte met Maxmillian
He
was still holding her, and she wasn’t quite sure what to do next. There was a
pause as she felt him lean back a little, probably trying to catch a glimpse of
her face. It was extremely silly, but despite everything she had already faced,
she couldn’t look him in the eye, couldn’t bear him seeing the red puffy proof
of her crying.
“I
wish I had a handkerchief to offer.” The deep quiet voice above her head
paused, “Sadly, mine are with my dress uniform in a supply wagon, somewhere on
the other side of this battlefield I should think.”
She
was grateful for his attempt to invoke the humour and even a little civility to
their situation.
“I
most sincerely apologise, Sir.” Heavens above, her voice came out as a wavering
snuffle. She could absolutely not look up.
He
neither moved nor answered for some long moments. She felt a little trill of
something like panic building in her chest. When he did speak, the words were
all gentleness, despite the dust roughened rasp.
“It
is of no consequence Madam. I think that we find ourselves in an unusual
situation.” He cleared his throat before adding quietly, “I have seen strong
men break down and weep after a battle. There is no shame in this.”
The
little alarm that had been building evaporated. She still stood inside his arms.
He had made no attempt to release her, but then neither had she made any sign
that she wished it. Suddenly realising she needed to do exactly that, she
stiffened in his arms and gave the barest push with her hands. Was it her
imagination, or was there a moment of hesitation before he let her go? With an
unsettling mix of relief and regret she stepped away, head averted to avoid his
gaze. She was glad there was no witness to their strange introduction. What an
impression she was making.
“Nevertheless,
I apologise for such a display.”
“Please
do not berate yourself for such a social lapse. Not here… in this Godless
place.”
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AUTHOR BIO:
After earning a
living as a freelance environmental scientist, writer and editor, Kelly
Lyonns has evolved
into a creative writer. She cohabitates with three cats, two children and a
husband in a house so packed with character even the termites live next door.
Burning questions about ecological sustainability and how to tie a Regency
bodice, keep her on the internet deep into the night.
She enjoys tea,
meditating, Jane Austen, solar punk, science fiction, sculpting and science.
She frequently succumbs to the need to write. She rarely succumbs to the need
to vacuum.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Kelly will be awarding a digital copy of “The
Soldier’s Woman” to FIVE randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the
tour.
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteHi Kelly ~ It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour!
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