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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

SPOTLIGHT - HISTORICAL ROMANCE - HUNTING FOR A HIGHLANDER (Highland Brides, #8) by Lynsay Sands

HUNTING FOR A HIGHLANDER

Highland Brides, #8

by Lynsay Sands

Publication Date: January 28th 2020

Publisher: Avon Books

Genre: Historical Romance

Four Buchanan brothers have found their brides…only three more to go in this scintillating romance from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands…

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Lady Dwyn Innes feels utterly out of place among the eligible women who’ve descended on Buchanan Keep, vying for the attention of the last unmarried brothers. She isn’t long-legged and slender like her sisters, or flirtatious and wily like other lasses. Since her betrothed died, Dwyn has resigned herself to becoming an old maid. Yet a chance encounter with a stranger in the orchard awakens her to a new world of sensation and possibility…

After weeks away, Geordie Buchanan returns to find his home swarming with potential brides, thanks to his loving but interfering family. But one lass in particular draws his attention from the moment he spies her climbing a tree. Lady Dwyn is not nearly as plain as she thinks. Her lush figure and eager kisses delight him, as does her honesty. But the real test lies ahead: eliminating a hidden enemy, so that he and Dwyn can seal their Highland passion with a vow.

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EXCERPT

HUNTING FOR A HIGHLANDER
A Highland Brides Novel © 2020 Lynsay Sands

“Ye said ye used to fear the

marriage bed?”

“Aye, well,” she grimaced. “ ’Tis said ’tis un-pleasant and painful and such. Hardly some-thing a lass would look forward to.”

“But ye said you used to,” he pointed out. “As if ye no longer fear it?”

“Oh.” Blushing, she peered at his dark shape, and then feeling brave in the darkness, admitted, “Well, yer kisses this morn made me think mayhap the marriage bed could no’ be all bad. Whatever follows the kisses may be a bit o’ a trial, but might be worth it to enjoy the kissing.”

Geordie was silent so long, Dwyn began to think she’d angered him with her words, which hadn’t been her intention. In truth, she suspected her honesty had been in hopes that he might want to kiss her again, but that obvi-ously wasn’t going to happen. He’d seen how lovely the other women available to him were. Why kiss her when there were so many other, prettier—

Her thoughts died abruptly, when his lips suddenly covered hers.

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Author Info

LYNSAY SANDS is the nationally bestselling author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. She’s been writing stories since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that readers can get away from their everyday stress through her stories, and if there’s occasional uncontrollable fits of laughter, that’s just a big bonus. Please visit her on the web at http://www.lynsaysands.net.

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Sunday, November 3, 2019

TOUR - HISTORICAL HOLIDAY ROMANCE - My Favorite Things by Lynsay Sands

My Favorite Things

by Lynsay Sands

Publication Date: October 29th 2019

Publisher: Avon Books

Genre: Historical Romance

Three classic tales of Christmas and love, together for the first time, from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynsay Sands!

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . . MY FAVORITE THINGS . . . This small collection of holiday stories was just what was needed to help get in and stay in the holiday spirit with romance to sprinkle the way. Three stories, three couples, three different romances. The holiday season was a time for love for more than the well-to-do of London. This holiday season wished and dreams can and do come true for these women with something they really want.

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All I Want

With Lady Prudence’s father gambling away the family’s savings, all she wants for Christmas is to haul him away from London’s most notorious gaming hell. Yet the wickedly handsome proprietor, Lord Stockton, refuses to let a lady enter his establishment. Now Pru needs a Christmas miracle to make her wish come true—and to resist succumbing to Stockton’s charms.

Three French Hens

Brinna’s life as a scullery maid changes with the arrival of the castle’s newest guest, Lady Joan. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, Joan suggests that look-alike Brinna take her place at the Christmas festivities. Suddenly, Brinna finds herself being wooed by a true gentleman, and getting the best Christmas present of all: a new life.

The Fairy Godmother

Odel is told by her godmother that she must marry by Christmas, and even gives her fairy dust to separate the mice from the men. But Odel has sworn off love…until kind and generous Michel catches her eye. He shows Odel how good it can feel to fall in love, but will it be enough to convince Odel to trust her heart?

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EXCERPT

“All I want for Christmas is for your father to stop his gambling before he sees us in debtors’ prison.”

Creditors were starting to arrive at the door every day now. And there were a lot of them. Her father, of course, was never available.

When he was home, he was sleeping off the drink from the night before. When he was awake, he wasn’t home but off drinking and gambling them closer to ruin. Bentley had managed to turn away the creditors so far, but soon they would not be brushed off. Debtors’ prison was becoming a very real possibility. Why could her father not see what he was doing?

“That is all I want for Christmas,” her mother said now. “And I pray to God for it every day.” For a moment Prudence felt sadness weigh her down; then she grimly straightened her shoulders. Her mother was of the old school, where a wife did not question her husband or his behavior. Prudence was of the firm belief that when the husband was destroying his family, someone needed to alert him to the matter. Besides, it had always been her opinion that God helped those who helped themselves.

Which left it up to her to see if she could help God wrap this Christmas wish up for her mother.

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Author Info
LYNSAY SANDS is the nationally bestselling author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. She’s been writing stories since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that readers can get away from their everyday stress through her stories, and if there’s occasional uncontrollable fits of laughter, that’s just a big bonus. Please visit her on the web at http://www.lynsaysands.net.

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Friday, April 26, 2019

TOUR w/EXCERPT - THE TROUBLE WITH VAMPIRES (Argeneau, #29)by Lynsay Sands

The Trouble With Vampires

Argeneau Series

by Lynsay Sands

Publication Date: April 23rd 2019

Publisher: Avon Books

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Irresistible desire and thrilling suspense combine in this electrifying new Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands.

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . THE TROUBLE WITH VAMPIRES (Argeneau, #29) . . . I have read this series for year. And have had the opportunity to read all the books of the series. You find characters you love to see and you find characters that you just plain want more of. Then you have the characters and stories that just live with you. I was hoping for something a bit different this time. I think. Just from my own perspective. That this time we get a bit more. There are layers of elements that will surprise some and intrigue others. I love vampires. I love their stories. I love the Argeneau and family/friends. I found this one to just be that extra in a series that has so much already.

The writing is there. The characters are there rich, vibrant, and alive. The new but not new direction of things have you turning pages to see what happens. Must read for all the fans of the Argeneau's and even if you only love vampires.

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For close to three thousand years the imposing, impossibly handsome Santo Notte has fought in armies across the world and battled his own, more personal enemies. Of all the places he might expect to encounter his life mate, a quiet corner of upstate New York doesn’t seem likely. But as soon as he makes contact with history professor Petronella Stone, while hunting down a suspected rogue immortal, he knows that she will be the greatest adventure of his eternal life.

He expects her to be surprised, confused, even overwhelmed. What he doesn’t expect is that Pet has a secret history of her own. There’s no mistaking the mind-blowing, mutual pleasure they share. But as Pet struggles to protect her nephew from a danger lurking too close to home, Santo realizes there’s another threat to her safety—him. And claiming their passionate future will be impossible until he leaves his past behind, forever…

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Prologue

“911. What’s your emergency?”

“Hi . . . um . . . I’m not sure if I should be calling you or the police.”

“Is this an emergency?”

“It might be. I’m not sure . . .”

“Just tell me what’s happening, son. Is someone there sick or injured?” When the boy didn’t respond at once, the operator asked, “Are your parents arguing and it’s scaring you? Are they getting violent?”

“No! No. It’s our neighbor. Well, not really our neighbor, but his cousin who’s visiting. He . . . er . . . he’s sick . . . I think.”

“You think?”

“No. He is. He’s sick. And I think he may be dangerous. I’m afraid he’ll hurt Mr. Purdy.”

“Mr. Purdy?”

“My neighbor.”

“Right. And you think this cousin who is visiting him is sick and dangerous?” the operator asked, doubt obvious in her voice. “If so, why hasn’t this Mr. Purdy called instead of you?”

“I’m worried maybe his cousin won’t let him.”

There was a long pause, and then the operator sighed and asked, “What kind of sick is dangerous, son?”

“He . . . er . . . I think he might be suffering from Renfield syndrome.”

“From what?”

“Renfield syndrome,” the young voice repeated reluctantly.

“What’s that?”

“It’s . . . er . . .” The boy paused, and when he continued, there was a grimace in his voice. “It’s a sort of vampire personality disorder. The—”

“Vampire!” the 911 operator squawked. “You think your neighbor’s a vampire?”

“No! No, I think his visiting cousin thinks he’s a vampire. That’s what Renfield syndrome is and—”

“Honey, there is no such thing as vampires,” the 911 operator said over the boy’s explanation.

“But he—”

“There’re no buts here, kiddo. You need to cut the nonsense and get off the phone. You can get in a lot of trouble for crank calling 911. There are real people out there who need help and calls like this might prevent them getting through. Someone could be dying while you’re wasting our time with this prank.”

“This isn’t a prank,” the boy said earnestly. “I really think he thinks he’s a vampire. He has fangs and—”

“And I really think you need to stop watching horror movies and take yourself to bed. I’m writing down your number, boy, and if you call again, the police will be dispatched to your house and they could arrest you for this. Don’t call again.”

A sharp click sounded. It was followed by a dial tone.

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Sunday, January 27, 2019

TOUR w/EXCERPT - The Wrong Highlander (The Highland Brides, #7) by Lynsay Sands

The Wrong Highlander

The Highland Brides Series

by Lynsay Sands

Publication Date: January 29th 2019

Publisher: Avon Books

Genre: Historical Romance

A laird’s daughter kidnaps a Highlander—and loses her heart… in New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands’ new historical romance

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . THE WRONG HIGHLANDER (The Highland Brides, #7) . . . Come with me and find the delight that happens to be within the pages of this highland romance. We get to revisit the highlands on a new adventure with a familiar family, friends, and even a new friend or two.

Conran maybe a highlander but he's the wrong highlander. Lady Evina Maclean had other plans. Rory was her target but she got herself Conran. That was not a bad thing at all.

Lynsay Sands has returned us to the Highland Bride series that have captivated many of out hearts with a family that loves hard, deep, and forever. The characters are rich, dedicated, passionate, strong, determined. The story takes the reader on another highland adventure.

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Lady Evina Maclean has heard much about Rory Buchanan’s skill as a healer. What she hasn’t heard is how good the brawny Highlander looks bathing in a waterfall. But Evina can’t afford the distraction, for her ailing father urgently needs care. Only when she’s rendered Buchanan unconscious and dragged him back to her family’s castle does the truth emerge—it’s not Rory she’s kidnapped but his brother Conran.

Other ladies try to ensnare Conran with flattery. Evina hits him over the head with the hilt of her sword to save her kin—and Conran likes the spirited redhead all the more for it. He’s learned enough from his brother to heal Evina’s father, but there are other dangers swirling around the Maclean clan. And while the beautiful, independent lady has sworn not to marry, this wrong Highlander may be just the right man for her.

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EXCERPT

“So why did yer father no’ wish ye to wear braies and ride astride today?”

“He thinks ‘twill make ye like me more if I’m more ladylike and agreeable,” she admitted, and wasn’t

terribly surprised when he stiffened, his eyes widening and then narrowing suspiciously.

“Why would he want that?”

“Because he’s worried about the message ye want to send to yer family. He’s hoping if ye like us ye’ll

be less likely to complain to yer brothers about being kidnapped and will no’ have them lay siege to Maclean

to claim recompense,” she said dryly.

The shout of laughter that burst from him startled her slightly, but Evina smiled faintly as she watched

him. He had a nice laugh, and his face was positively gorgeous lit up with humor as it presently was.

“But I was no’ kidnapped,” he said once his laughter faded, and then reminded her of her own words.

“Ye merely took me because ye felt it unsafe to leave a handsome bastard like meself naked and unconscious

in the clearing on me own.”

“I ne’er said handsome.”

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

TOUR w/GIVEAWAY - Vampires Like It Hot (Argeneau, #28) by Lynsay Sands

Vampires Like It Hot

Argeneau Series

by Lynsay Sands

Publication Date: September 18th 2018

Publisher: Avon Books

Genre: Paranormal Romance

New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands brings the heat in this new Argeneau novel, as one woman is rescued by an irresistible immortal …

The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . VAMPIRES LIKE IT HOT (Argeneau, # ) . . . My first thoughts upon get through was fun, flirty, interesting, and hot. Jess was the product of her family life. She was also not very happy in that life. She had to be lure/tricked/dragged on a family outing. The outing from hell. The outing that left her near drowned and in the arms of a stranger(s), Raffaele Notte.

Raffaele did not anticipate finding a woman near drowned. He did not anticipate that said woman to be the mate for his life. He did not expect to hear the words coming from her mouth. He now had to figure out a way to get her through or over what she went through.

I find the series to be fun and entertaining, but there seems to be a lack in the hilarity that came with the earlier books. There was still fun and funny moments but just not as much as before. The series allow for followers to see how the Argeneau clan and family, friends, and the circle find that one person meant for them. The journey at time fun, funny, intense, action filled, and each of them have a mini drama, while others are continued underlying drama. This was one in the series that I felt something was missing connecting the tour boat actions.

No matter the results not being fulling concluded for me, I love the entire Argeneau series. They are building, connecting, and growing. The sense of family and friends make you feel like you too could be a mate to an immortal.

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“Vampires…”

When Raffaele Notte pulls a barely dressed, disoriented woman from the ocean, the last thing he expects is for her to utter that word. The immortal has come to the island resort to help his cousin, but now, it seems, there are rogue vampires dining on unsuspecting tourists. And he soon realizes that not only is Jess a target, she’s also the life mate he’s been waiting for…

Vampires are real. Jess would’ve never believed it until she saw them with her own eyes. She knows she has to get off the island, and her gallant rescuer has offered to help. There’s something about Raffaele that’s unlike any man she has ever met, and his touch sends pleasure through her that is beyond all imagining. But when Jess discovers who he really is, will she risk life as she knows it for a chance of forever by his side?

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EXCERPT:
“It’s a woman.”

“Who is she?”

“She’s wearing a life jacket.”

“What happened?”

“How did she end up in the water?”

Raffaele shook his head at the rapid-fire questions shot at him by Zanipolo and Santo as he carried the woman out of the water. Rather than answer, he merely said, “Bring my clothes, please,” and walked past them, heading for the resort buildings.

The men had already gathered his clothes for him on the way down, so merely fell into step on either side of him as he walked.

“Is she alive?” Zanipolo asked with a frown, leaning slightly in front of Raffaele to look at the woman in his arms as they walked,.

“Yes,” Raffaele said quietly. “I think she has just fainted from her exhaustion.”

“Are you taking her to the resort clinic?” Santo asked as they reached the rows of lounge chairs at the head of the beach.

“No. I want to look her over myself first,” Raffaele said solemnly.

“Why?” Santo asked at once.

“Two reasons,” Raffaele responded as they made their way out of the rows of chairs and reached the concrete paths leading to the various resort buildings. Much to his relief the paths were pretty much deserted at this hour with most people already in bed, or situated in the bar enjoying the entertainment. There were only one or two guests making their way to their rooms and they paid them no attention.

“What is the first reason?” Santo asked as they approached the paths around the pools.

“I want to look her over for bites,” Raffaele admitted.

“Bites?” Zanipolo asked with interest. “What makes you think she might have been bitten?”

“Because when I asked her if she’d fallen off a boat or cruise ship, she said no, she jumped, and when I asked why, she said—” he glanced around to be sure no one was near enough to hear, and then lowered his voice anyway as he finished with “‘—vampires.’”

“Bingo,” Zanipolo said with grim satisfaction as they got past the pools and approached their building. “She’ll be able to tell us where the vampire nest is and how they operate. It’s got to be some kind of dinner cruise or something. Or it could be a day cruise. She could have had to swim a long way.” He frowned over that briefly as they reached their building and walked along the open hall to the stairs, and then asked, “What is the second reason you want to examine her before we take her to the resort clinic?”

“When I got to her she was beyond exhausted,” Raffaele said as they started up the stairs. “Her words were slurred and she could hardly keep her eyes open. I thought it would be easier all around if I read her mind to see what had happened, and took control of her to drag her in.”

“And?” Santo prodded as they exited the stairs at their floor and started along the hall to their room.

Raffaele was silent for a minute, having trouble accepting what he was about to say himself, but when they reached the door to their suite and Santo pulled out his key card to unlock the door, Raffaele swallowed and said in almost a whisper, “I couldn’t read her.”

Santo had got the door unlocked and started to open it before Raffaele spoke, but now he stiffened and turned sharply to peer at him with amazement. “What?”

Raffaele merely nodded.

“Score!” Zanipolo shouted gleefully. “Didn’t I tell you? I told you! Didn’t I? Hot resorts are the way to go to find our mates! I so toldyou that!”

“Yes, you did,” Raffaele admitted with amusement as Santo pushed the door open for him to carry his life mate into the room.

“And he’ll remind you of that every day for the rest of his life,” Santo said dryly as he let the door close, locked it, and then hit the light switch, turning on the overhead light.

“Sì, I will,” Zanipolo agreed gleefully, moving to Raffaele’s side to peer down at the woman he held. Eyeing her almost reverently now, he whispered, “Cugino, your life mate is very pretty.”

“Yes, she is,” Raffaele agreed solemnly, his gaze sliding over her as well. Her lips were full and looked soft, her nose straight, and while they were closed now, he knew her eyes were large and lovely, and an eggshell blue. Her hair, of course, was wet, but appeared to be a dark brown.

“What is her name?” Santo asked, moving closer to look her over as well.

Raffaele stiffened at the question. “I don’t know her name,” he admitted.

“You didn’t ask her?” Santo asked with surprise.

Raffaele shook his head.

“Are you kidding me?” Zanipolo asked with disbelief. “You finally meet your mate and you did not even ask her name?”

Raffaele opened his mouth to respond, but was forestalled when the woman in his arms suddenly began to shriek and thrash wildly about.

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