Book Review: Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

Gentle Reader,

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A friend highly recommended The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley to me. This book blends modern day gothic with historical fiction. The main character, Carrie, is a contemporary woman who makes her living as a writer of historical fiction. She moves into a small cottage in Scotland in order to research her book. Kearsley deftly blends Carrie's personal story with the historical novel she is writing, so in effect, you get two stories in one. One is set in contemporary times, and the other is set in historical times. Although, I enjoyed Carrie's story, I was compelled by Sophia's story. Sophia is Carrie's main character in the historical fiction novel she is writing. The time period is 300 years ago during Queen Anne's reign, and the Jacobite uprisings. It is all fascinating history. 
This story unfolds slowly, but comes to a point in which you cannot put it down. You must find out what happens to Sophia. I will warn you about one thing: Susanna tends to info dump the history at times. If you are not a history buff, you might find these sections a tad boring, but I promise you it will pay off. I also found myself thrown out of the story a couple of times when she blended dialogue of two characters into one paragraph. It was a bit confusing, but nevertheless, the story is worth these odd moments. In all, I would give this book four out of five stars. It is a worthy read, and I have already purchased The Rose Garden, another book set in the same time period. I look forward to reading it.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

A New Year for Resolutions

Gentle Reader,
The year 2011 is about to pass into 2012. The new year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. I will join you by posting my resolutions:
One - I resolve to eat healthy and exercise.
Two - I resolve to write everyday.
Three - I resolve to maintain a positive attitude.
What do you resolve to do in 2012? Please leave your resolution in the comments section.
Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

One Scandalous Night

Gentle Reader,
It is time to tell another story. Lady Anne wants to marry for love. She has no desire to enter a marriage of convenience. I do believe she might fall for the new duke in town. An American. Well, not really an American. An American cannot inherit an English dukedom. There is a scandalous tale behind our duke who grew up on a Texas ranch. He shall swagger into London and capture our lady's heart. I think.


I wonder how this story will unfold. It is quite sketchy at the moment. I am off to entertain my muse.


Yours Truly, 
Duchess of Dreams

Now Available on Amazon Kindle!

Now available on Amazon Kindle!

One True Love (A Regency Romance) by Lisa Follett

Lord William Prescott is in want of a wife. Unfortunately, the lady he wants is betrothed.

Miss Cassandra Chambers simply cannot understand her attraction to Lord William. After all, she is supposed to be in love with Mr. Miles Parker. In a scandalous twist of fate, Cassie's future changes when Lord William rides to her rescue, saves her from ruin, and makes her his wife.

When William comes to believe Cassie's heart may always belong to another, he is determined to lock away his own. If only he could lock away his desire for his One True Love.

                                           

  

Debut Regency Romance

Gentle Reader,
This week One True Love will debut exclusively on Amazon Kindle. In January 2012, a print version will be available on Amazon. Dreams do come true...
Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams

From Cockney Accent to Regency Romance

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Gentle Reader,
Once upon a younger life, I was an actress (at least I wanted to be an actress). I had a delightful part of a cockney maid in a play. Now that I think upon it, I cannot remember the name of the play, but I do remember my favorite line: "Oh do go on!" I spent hours listening to audio tapes in preparation for my minor roll. I had such great fun playing this character. My highest compliment came from an audience member who happened to be visiting from England. He asked the housemaster if I was born in England! Can you imagine my delight? I fell in love with the sound of the British voice during those youthful years. I do love love a good movie starring Hugh Grant or Colin Firth. The sounds are delicious to my ears.
                                                                                                              Yours Truly,
                                                                                                              Duchess of Dreams

Book Cover for One True Love

COMING DECEMBER 2011

Gentle Reader,


I am excited to show you my new book cover for One True Love. I think it is absolutely gorgeous! I hope you like it too.


Yours Truly,
Duchess of Dreams