Red Door Reads: August 2013

There has been much ado about MUCH ADO ABOUT DUTTON. Finally, Lord Dutton's story is told! He gets the girl, in case you wondered. The girl. You know the one. He's only been obsessed with her for years, spent most of that time being cup-shot over her, got in more than one fight, and was the subject of many bets on White's betting book.

Finally, he gets his day, his chance, and his comeuppance. Well, but doesn't he deserve a bit of a comeuppance? All that fighting and drunken debauchery? All that sexy smoldering? Sexy. Smoldering.

Lucky Anne.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Listen closely Behind the Red Door . . .

Listen closely . . . for the new audio release of The Love List!

I'm thrilled to announce the audio version of the first book in the Half Moon House series!

The Harris List of Covent Garden Ladies, that wickedly witty annual register of the city's lightskirts, was once a London tradition. Now, as all of Europe celebrates the end of the long wars, the scheming Lord Marstoke has revived it--and transformed it into a weapon.

A List no respectable lady wishes to be on . . .

Miss Brynne Wilmott doesn't belong on the soon-to-be-published List of London's prostitues, but she escaped the monstrous Marstoke once, with the inadvertent aide of Nathan Russell, the Duke of Aldmere, and now the marquess has revived the List as an act of revenge--and to destroy her future and those who helped her.

The Request a certain Duke has no wish to hear . . .

The Duke of Aldmere doesn't believe in meddling. Fate has proved that interfering in personal matters only leads to bigger trouble. He has no wish to involve himself in Brynne Wilmott's affairs, despite her spirited beauty and damned tempting mouth. But she's discovered that his brother is mixed up in this List business as well. Reluctantly, they agree to work together to prevent the disastrous publication.

Their quest leads them through some of London's most dangerous haunts and it quickly becomes clear that Marstoke's plans are more twisted and treasonous than anyone has suspected. Yet the danger and intrique are as nothing compared to the effect than Nathan and Brynne have on each other . . .

Available on
Audible
Amazon and
iBooks

and watch for further releases in the Half Moon House series, coming soon!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Three novellas of love and secrets...
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

A Modern Day Earl Waits Behind the Red Door

Marquita Valentine's fourth book in her Holland Springs Series, Just Desserts, is live everywhere!

You can find it at Amazon, iTunes, Nook, and Kobo!

What an earl wants isn’t always what he gets…

British Billionaire and modern day earl of Spenserfield, Sebastian Romanov only wants one thing in life: To reclaim his position as president of Romanov Industries. But first he has to clean up his reputation to convince the Board that he’s a dependable bloke who’s willing to put the company above everything, including his personal life. Finally given an excuse to sort things out with his estranged twin brother, he boards a jet to Holland Springs, North Carolina, never dreaming he’d find the solution to his all his problems in the town’s sexy caterer, Daisy Barnes.

She’s going to serve him his just desserts…

Daisy Barnes, owner of The Sweet Spot, has plans. Plans that don’t include posing as some arrogant—yet sexy as hell—earl’s fiancée. But when unexpected insurance bills –to the tune of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars—from her mother’s unsuccessful battle with cancer come due, she’s forced to accept his offer and his money. Only problem for Daisy—underneath that cold exterior is a man that can set her on fire with just one touch.

As Sebastian and Daisy spend more time together, they find it harder and harder to not give into temptation. Soon neither can tell where the fake romance ends and true love begins…

Friday, August 2, 2013

Seven Minutes Behind the Red Door

Catherine Gayle's Seven Minutes in Devon is now available in audio format.

You can find it at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

During a minutes-long span three years ago, their lives were forever changed when Lady Morgan Cardiff nearly drowned.

Returning to the disastrous scene for the first time, Emma Hathaway is older, wiser and ready to move on. With her parents quickly aging, she needs a husband. Alas, she is an awkward, bookish girl with no dowry to recommend her, and she is far from being an Incomparable or an heiress who might rouse a gentleman's interest. Her hopes of changing the ton's view of her are dashed upon the arrival of the others involved in that life-altering moment. Aidan Cardiff's perpetual glares prove he blames Emma for Morgan's scarred, blind condition. His unfounded hatred alone leaves Emma shaken, but his unbidden advances threaten to thwart her husband-hunt.

Ever since his sister's failed attempts to take her own life, Aidan Cardiff has been a loathsome, brooding artist. He's spent three years creating artwork to depict the revenge he'd like to exact against anyone, save himself, who can be blamed for Morgan's pervasive melancholy. Yet, his art has been far from enough to assuage the rage he's built inside. Morgan is finally ready to live again, but Aidan fears letting her out of his sight - particularly with Emma Hathaway, the chit whose very existence sets his blood to boiling. But is the heat fueling his fire due solely to his anger, or is there something more?

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Someone is Dancing Behind the Red Door

Juliette Mirabelle knew one life and it was one as a ballerina.

The moment Drake Finton, Viscount Acker, saw the ballerina take the stage in Milan he knew he must have her. Yet, Juliette would not be his and when she disappeared he returned to his life in London. Now she was here and Drake intended to make her his.

All Juliette wishes to do is dance, but will the secrets of her past destroy her dreams?

Lady Revealed is the 6th story in the Tenacious Trents series. This is Julia’s story.

Excerpt:

Acker took a step closer to Juliette. “I will if you dance for me.”

She stared up into his eyes. “I have a performance tonight. I cannot tire myself.”

“A waltz instead.” He wanted to hold her and remain close to her, if not closer, and the waltz was the only thing he could think of to bring her into his arms, without simply pulling her there.

Juliette bit her bottom lip and her eyebrows furrowed. “I’ve never waltzed before.”

How could she come to be the age she was, be a dancer and not yet waltzed? Of course, even though it was popular in Vienna, it was still frowned upon by many in London who considered immoral. “I’ll teach you.”

Acker lifted her left hand and placed it on his shoulder before grasping her right had and slide his other about her waist. Neither wore gloves and his warmth enveloped her cool touch.

“Have you at least seen a couple waltz?” he asked before they began.

Juliette nodded.

He blew out a sigh. Though he knew well enough how the steps moved, he wasn’t at all certain he could teach. “It is a three step dance,” he began and stepped out. “Follow my movements.” She stepped out as he had, and brought her next foot over when he put his feet together. He then stepped forward yet Juliette did not move immediately and was pressed against his body. She quickly matched his movement, her face turning a lovely shade of pink.

They repeated the steps a few more times and Juliette adjusted quickly, much to Acker’s disappointment. He rather enjoyed having her pressed against him. So much sensation from touch was usually lost through the layers of clothing a gentleman was required to wear, but her dress was thin and as he wore only his shirtsleeves.

Soon he began executing turns and Juliette adapted to each movement. She was a dancer so he shouldn’t be surprised. He twirled her from one end of the room to the other in complete silence. They did not need music nor did they need to speak. Their eyes were locked and the sway of her body was a perfect match for his. He drew her closer and closer until they were practically one, in perfect harmony with each other.

As the moved down the room, Acker guided her toward the settee. He slowed as they came to the sitting area, dropped her hand and pulled her against his body. She brought her other hand up to rest on his shoulder and didn’t try to pull away.

Acker gently tightened his hold and lowered his mouth to hers.

Available at BN & Amazon