RRR presents... Miss Isobel and the Prince by Catherine Tinley - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Kick off your holiday weekend with the perfect Historical Romance escape from author Catherine Tinley.  It's currently on tour with Rachel's Random Resources and newly available for you to pick up at your leisure, but let me just say I'd pick it up SOONER as opposed to later.  Why?  Why indeed!  Let's take a closer look, shall we?  Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

Miss Isobel and the Prince

by

Catherine Tinley

Mills & Boon | Harlequin Books

About the book...

What happens when a sensible Cinderella meets a European prince? Find out in this sparkling romantic Regency story!

A royal distraction...

...for the debutante!

Given her meagre dowry and lack of known parents, Isobel Lennox must use her only London season to make a sensible match. So why, oh why is she dazzled by the dashing, handsome Prince Claudio? She's not highborn enough to be his bride--and he's certainly not ready to marry. But one mesmerizing kiss later, neither can stay away from each other!

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

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Call me a sucker for a good Historical Romance because yeah, I totally am...but, if you add in a few other DELICIOUS ingredients like a tempting story, a series/trilogy that explores a family of siblings WITH a connecting story (and still more to come!), and the writing talents of an author whose work I've come to know and adore, I'll gladly wear the candy colored wrapper to boot!

Author Catherine Tinley introduced us to the Lennox sisters in Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount (also a fabulous story, if I do say so myself, and I do, so if you want/need a refresher, here's a link to my review), where we made their acquaintance, and got to know the bookworm of the family as she sought to solve the mystery of their parents, and discovered love.  Here, we meet Isobel, the middle sister, and while the mystery mentioned is still being pursued (sadly without much forward motion), love is still showing up in unexpected places...and people.  *ahem*  Let's just say Izzy's introduction to the titled Prince is less than meet cute, than it is meet probably-not-gonna-remember-this-in-the-morning.  Oh Prince Claudio...if only a title was enough to excuse your behavior then or later on, but when push comes to shove (and there is PLENTY of both!), for all the bravado these two provide, they are meant to be...it just takes a little while to get there. 🤣

All in all, a great addition to the series that gives readers just enough to keep you going, but leaves you eagerly anticipating the final sister's story with high hopes for her happiness as well as the revelations we just know are waiting in regards to their parentage.

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About the author...

Catherine Tinley is a multi award-winning writer of witty, heartwarming Regency Romance. Her first novel, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita(R) Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, and she has since won the 2021 RoNA award, the 2021 HOLT medallion, and the 2022 RoNA award for Best Historical Romance. She lives in Ireland with her family and can be reached at www.CatherineTinley.com and on social media at https://linktr.ee/CTinley

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Win a Signed copy of Miss Isobel and the Prince

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*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Harlequin Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount by Catherine Tinley - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Pleased as punch to be a part of today's Rachel's Random Resources tour starring the latest release from author Catherine Tinley!  It's the start of a new TRILOGY featuring a trio of sisters, nay TRIPLETS, seeking their pasts while embracing their futures.  Guys, there is so much to love about this one, I'll try to keep it short, but you've been warned!  Ladies and gents, KEEP READING to check out my thoughts from between the pages, and score your chance to win in the tour wide giveaway!  Today's ebook of choice is...

Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount

by

Catherine Tinley

About the book...

An unsuitable match for the viscount

And not just because she vexes him!

Bookworm Rose Lennox has no interest in making her debut. She’s only in London to discover the truth of her parentage. Her sponsor’s nephew, James, the Viscount Ashbourne, is equally cynical about the marriage mart, yet they still rile each other every time they speak! But the sparks of animosity soon become flames of attraction. Still, Rose’s unknown past means she can never be a viscount’s wife…

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Getting to know the Lennox sisters was a treat!  They may look alike, but the plethora of similarities ends with their exteriors.  While the promised novels to come will give us the remaining two sisters'stories, we still get to know them all a wee bit, while the majority of the tale focuses on the youngest Belle...Rose.

I think Rose was the easiest to identify with for me, truth be told, though all three sisters were rather lovely inside and out. She was bookish, preferred to listen then form opinions, showed kindness where kindness was due, would help a soul in need even if it was four-legged and furry, and worried so much about her affect on others that she would do something that would break her own heart...but I'm not the only one she impressed.  Their host's nephew, James, a Viscount no less, seems rather taken with this particular sister for reasons he can't fully explain, yet makes perfect sense when everything is said and done.  It was a joy watching them slowly fall under the other's spell, though neither realized one was cast.  It was sweet, it was natural, it was everything for them both, and yet the ton would try to keep them apart.  Nice way to treat those that mean you no harm, right?  Right, and while saving your own skin may be the fashionable option, sometimes throwing prudence to the wind is truly all that's left to do.

A great start to a promising series, and a book that I'd highly recommend.  The story is intriguing, the characters near and dear to my heart, and the whole thing was just so much fun!  It's a wonderful addition to this author's body of works, and speaks volumes of her writing talent.  Historical Romance readers, do not pass this one up!

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About the author...

Catherine Tinley is an award winning author of historical romance. She writes witty, heartwarming Regency love stories for Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her first book, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, while Rags-to-Riches Wife won the RoNA Award for Best Historical Romance 2021 as well as the 2021 HOLT Medallion for Best Historical Romance.

She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings. After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, cats, and dog and can be reached at catherinetinley.com, on facebook, twitter, and instagram.

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Giveaway to Win a Signed copy of Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount !

(Open INT)

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Harlequin Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... The Highlander's Unexpected Bride by Nicole Locke - REVIEW!

We heading across the pond to Scotland as we step into the past to experience love in another time with today's Rachel's Random Resources tour!  It's the latest release from author Nicole Locke and one of the few Highlander Romances I partake of...and this one was a doozy!  Ready or not, fair readers, here comes today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

Highlander's Unexpected Bride

by

Nicole Locke

Harlequin Books  |  Mills & Boon

About the book...

Escape to Medieval Scotland, where a Highlander searches for a bride…

Is the wife the Highlander seeks

…already by his side?

Back from battle, Hamilton of Clan Graham makes a bet with his brother to find a wife by summer’s end. So, the Scottish warrior enlists the help of his childhood friend, Beileag, to help him woo his perfect woman. But like Hamilton, Beileag has changed whilst he’s been away…and she intrigues him like never before! His focus should be on winning a bride. Yet why is Beileag all he can think about?

 

HARLEQUIN

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This is actually BOOK TWO in a mini series, the first of which I also reviewed once upon a time, but let me set your worries to right, it stands perfectly fine on its own.  I personally think a separation between reading the two is a good thing because the story is VERY intertwined with the first, as in it takes place at the same time.  It's like watching a movie from another character's point of view.  You have those overlapping moments that are still the same, you have others that give a fresh perspective on the shared situation, and then you have more still that are events transpiring behind the scenes of the first story, shared with fully focused enthusiasm in the here and now.  Confused?  Don't be...it's all rather simple, but the feelings these two share are anything but!

She was a girl that was always there, but in the background.  She never drew attention to herself because she had too much of that in her own family with tragic results.  Instead of the limelight, she became a good listener, and cultivated her dreams close to her heart...but what good are dreams if one never pursues them, much like wishes that are never shared?  He was the mischievous half of a set of twin brothers, the first story having focused on the other twin, and now if his time...if only he can get the object of his affections straightened out.  He never shied from attention, but now he's finding the attention he craves is from the one person not bestowing it...or so he thinks.  A nudge in the right direction has his head on straight and his heart on fire for a person, for things, for dreams he never imagined pursuing, until now, and from someone he never truly noticed in full, but is all too aware of in the present.

Watching these two dance around each other was at times comical, while at others rather heated, but you couldn't help but wish them all the happiness in the world.  The realizations that come along the way, the acceptance of their true selves by both themselves and each other, the quiet shared moments, and those filled with teasing glances, and "explorations", all added up to a delightful read from start to finish.  It's a great addition to the series, as well as a wonderful way to wile away an Autumn afternoon, so Historical Romance fans, take note!

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About the author...

Nicole first discovered romance novels hidden in her grandmother’s closet. Convinced hidden books must be better, Nicole greedily read them. It was only natural she should start writing them (but now not so secretly). If she isn’t working on the next book in her historical series, she can’t be found. No, seriously. Because she’s always working on the next story!

SITE | INSTAGRAM  | FACEBOOK | TWITTER 

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CHANCE TO WIN...

...a signed copy of The Highlander’s Unexpected Bride!

 (Open Internationally)

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you., and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents...A Laird Without A Past by Jeanine Englert - REVIEW! + GIVEAWAY!

A Laird Without a Past 

by

Jeanine Englert

Harlequin Books | Mills and Boon 

About the book...

His past is forgotten…

Can his mysterious healer unlock his future?

When Royce wakes with no memories and suddenly blind, his situation seems dire. The only thing he remembers is being attacked by shadowy figures...but not the beautiful woman who came to his rescue. Now Iona MacKenzie’s every touch drives Royce wild. But when news of a manhunt for him reaches them, Royce must uncover his past if he has any chance of saving himself—and the woman he’s falling for…

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We begin with a mysterious meeting turned double cross ⚔️ that leaves one man dead, and one man fighting for his life... and mind.

Lucky for him the shores he washed up on are friendly...or at least inhabited by some that are. Lucky for him the person that discovers him at his worst means him no harm and has a history rooted in healing. Lucky for him, things turn out as they do because it'd be easy to take advantage of the situation for better or worse. Royce and Iona are at different points in their lives, but at heart they are in sync, and that's what makes this story so heartwarming. He's suffered recent setbacks, she has in her past, but neither will let those obstacles stand between them and what's to come. Their determination is to be applauded, while their stubbornness allows for some smile worthy situations, including a few for fear old Jack!

A great pick for Historical Romance fans and a perfect addition to your summer reading list!

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About the author...

Jeanine Englert’s love affair with mysteries and romance began with Nancy Drew, Murder She Wrote, and her Grandmother’s bookshelves full of romance novels. She is a VIVIAN® and Golden Heart® Finalist as well as a Silver Falchion, Maggie, and Daphne du Maurier Award Winner in historical romance and mystery. Her Scottish Highland historical and historical romantic suspense novels revolve around characters seeking self-acceptance and redemption. When she isn’t wrangling with her characters on the page, she can be found trying to convince her husband to watch her latest Masterpiece or BBC show obsession. She loves to talk about books, writing, her beloved rescue pups, as well as mysteries and romance with other readers. Visit her website at www.jeaninewrites.com.

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BOOKBUB | INSTAGRAM 

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 Cozy Up with the Camerons Giveaway!

Enjoy a romantic escape to the Scottish Highlands with two signed print copies of Jeanine Englert’s latest Harlequin Historicals! Also included is a rose quartz bracelet and some amazing book swag including a pair of earrings, bookmark, and keepsake. Happy reading!

*Terms and Conditions –UK & US entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Harlequin Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good READ IT!

RRR presents... The Highlander's Bridal Bid by Nicole Locke - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Hiya, friends!

We're BLITZ-ing it out today as we join the Rachel's Random Resources celebration spreading the word about a new Historical Romance ready and waiting for your reading pleasure! The sub-cat is Highlander Romance, and, yes, I'm going to say it, I don't read this particular branch that often, but this one, I'm glad I did! Ladies and gents, get ready for a match many (MANY) years in the making...

The Highlander's Bridal Bid 

by

Nicole Locke

Mills & Boon | Harlequin Books 

About the book...

Finding his future wife

Means revisiting his past…

After making a pact with his brother to find a bride by the year’s end, warrior Camron of Clan Graham faces his toughest battle yet: to win defiant Anna, his first love. She’s fiercely protective of her family and her independence, so Highlander Camron must prove to Anna that she’s more than just a bet—and that he’s a man she can trust with her safety and her heart!

MILLS & BOON

HARLEQUIN

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We've got twins...smexy Highlander twins, to be exact. 

We've got sisters...one of marrying age, the other supposedly on the shelf. 

We've got long held feelings barely concealed, a story where the guy falls first, a little age gap, and to spice things up, a friendly competition... to the altar. 

Have I struck your reading fancy yet? 😉 

Watching this one unfold was a totally necessary, and desired escape... because life right now is definitely not offering that outlet! Anywho...Camron was a dream. Honestly, they might have been twins, but their personalities set them apart...as did the notice of his lady love! It's all in the details, and Camron was a fine line if ever there was one brought to life in hu-MAN form. Him falling first and falling so hard was endearing. He didn't press his luck with Anna, but worked at getting her to let her defenses down... at least until there was so much sparking between them that it was impossible to ignore! 😍 

You can't really blame Anna for her hesitation, after all her heart has been through... but knowing him as she does, should definitely count for something, and while it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes, she needs to trust with her heart before letting the handsome visage before her overrule her head. As we get to know her, we get a better feel for the reasons she keeps her self to her self, locking away her heart from the heartache the world has on offer. We see just how deeply she cares, feels, and loves.... and hope that she can find that strength of emotions reciprocated from another... but know that there's someone surely perfect for her just around the corner. 

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About the author...

Nicole first discovered romance novels hidden in her grandmother’s closet. Convinced hidden books must be better, Nicole greedily read them. It was only natural she should start writing them (but now not so secretly). If she isn’t working on the next book in her historical series, she can’t be found. No, seriously. Because she’s always working on the next story!

SITE | INSTAGRAM  | FACEBOOK | TWITTER 

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Win a Signed Copy of The Highlander’s Bridal Bid (Open Internationally)

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you., and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Her Unforgettable Knight by Melissa Oliver - REVIEW!

Back again with another Rachel's Random Resources tour starring the latest from author Melissa Oliver! It's a NEW TITLE available via Harlequin Books/Mills and Boon featuring knights in shining armor, ladies in distress, and a diabolical plot to take down a nobleman, and, long game, the Crown! Shocked? In dismay? Don't be as there's so much more to look forward to! Ladies and gents, I give you today's ebook of choice and blog tour guest...

Her Unforgettable Knight

by

Melissa Oliver 

Harlequin Books  |  Mills and Boon 

About the book...

She never forgot him…

Can she ever forgive him?

Part of Protectors of the Crown. 

Marguerite never expected to see Savaric again—let alone to have to help him when she finds him outnumbered in a fight. He’s the brooding knight she fell for two years ago, until he left her unexpectedly. Now Marguerite is a hardened spy, and wary of trusting him again. But how long can she resist their connection when they must work together to protect the Crown…?

Books2Read | Harper Collins

Amazon UK - US

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This story picks up two years after the last one left off, and yet it didn't feel like nary a day has passed. Marguerite is still a remarkable and surprising woman, willing to do whatever it takes to restore her family's name. She's denying the feelings she still carries for a particular Knight for all the right reasons, well... to her at least, and yet if they were opening acknowledged there could be so much more worth fighting for.  Savaric is still a remarkable man despite his inner monolog of worthlessness, and overwhelming festive desire to remain alone to avoid anyone else facing the scorn he has his whole life.  Despite his many acts of goodness, all he can hear are the taunts, slurs, and weighty looks thrown his way. It'll take a special lady indeed to get passed his defenses, but the particular feisty lady that speaks to his heart, just so happens to have a the skills necessary to sneak right on by. Will the survive the challenges ahead to see this thing through? *dun dun dunnn*

I felt for BOTH of these characters so very much. Firstly, they've been dealing with these major bad guys for some time now, so a rest was sorely deserved, but would never be granted until all was said and done. FYI... all is said and done in this book! Second, they've both lost so much along the way, it was high time all their hard work and sacrifice paid off with more than another death on their hands. Thirdly, I wanted to see their hearts healed. I wanted to know that Marguerite was over her deadly encounter, and wouldn't be haunted by that snake any longer. I wanted to feel that Savaric accepted himself, and allowed others to as well, without worrying that those he trusts will turn on him. I wanted to see that happily ever after within their reach, realized... and followed to the end of its rainbow. I wanted a lot for this story, for these characters... and by jove, the author delivered!

A great read for Historical Romance fans and a wonderful addition to your summer reading list.  If you've read the other books in this mini series, you're all set... but if not, you can still make a go if it as a standalone. 

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About the author...

Melissa Oliver is from south-west London where she writes sweeping historical romance and is the WINNER of The Romantic Novelist Association’s Joan Hessayon Award for new writers 2020 for, The Rebel Heiress and the Knight.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Claimed By the Viking Chief by Sarah Rodi - GUEST POST + GIVEAWAY!

Time to get your Viking on with a NEW TITLE via Harlequin Books / Mills and Boon!  Currently touring with Rachel's Random Resources, it sounds like EVERYONE is going to be rather surprised by the attachments made, and the partners they REALLY get, but don't take my word for it.  CHECK OUT MORE below, enter the giveaway before you go (UK ONLY!), and visit the other sites participating in the tour!

Claimed by the Viking Chief 

by

Sarah Rodi

Harlequin Books  |  Mills and Boon

About the book...

She can be his lover 

…but never his wife! 

Forced into servitude, Wren is quietly miserable…until Jarl Knud arrives at her settlement, seeking an alliance through marriage. Despite their initial sizzling attraction Wren despises everything the Jarl represents—and he needs a high-status bride to save his people, not a servant like her. As Wren uncovers the man beneath the fierce Viking chief she’s tempted to claim one forbidden night of passion…but will it ever be enough? 

AMAZON UK

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It’s all about the characters!

...written by Author by Sarah Rodi

I loved writing Wren and Jarl Knud’s story – these two characters are made for each other, even though their stations in life couldn’t be more different! 

This is a rags to riches, enemies to lovers, forced proximity story, and I hope you enjoy it.

Set on the mudflats and hinterland of the Danish coast in the ninth century, Jarl Knud needs to secure a marriage alliance to keep his stronghold safe from the raiding tribes in the south, so he and his convoy from Nedergaard are on their way to Boer to talk terms of the marriage agreement between him and Earl Ingrid. 

When he arrives, he is disturbed to see a beautiful thrall at Earl Ingrid’s side. Since he has ruled in Nedergaard, he has made it a place free of slavery, and the young woman, Wren, vulnerable yet spirited, reminds him of ghosts from his past. 

Jarl Knud stands for everything Wren despises… When she was five years old, she was taken from her family by a Danish chief and given to his daughter (now Earl Ingrid), to be her thrall. She is quietly miserable and longs for escape. As she waits on Jarl Knud and his men, her contempt for him burns as fiercely as her sizzling attraction.

When Boer is attacked and Earl Ingrid is injured, Jarl Knud stays with Wren to help. As they attempt to escape their enemy and make their way to Nedergaard on a perilous journey, they grow closer. Yet Knud knows Wren is forbidden, and he must do his duty and marry Earl Ingrid once she has recovered, for the sake of his people. As Wren uncovers the man beneath the fierce Viking chief, she’s tempted to claim one night of passion… she can be his lover but never his wife, yet will that ever be enough?

I love to give my characters a tough time as then their successes and rewards are all the more meaningful. And boy, have Jarl Knud and Wren both suffered so much pain in the past. Jarl Knud is traumatised by a past relationship. His first experience of marriage, when he was a younger man, has left him ashamed - and determined never to fall in love again. Wren has had her freedom and family taken away from her and finds it hard to trust anyone. She has vowed one day she will be a free woman, and will never marry and be ruled by anyone again, not even a handsome Viking chief. 

I knew these two were meant to be together from the start, and I had a great time setting these two on a path of adventure, watching them grow, develop and change throughout the story to achieve their happy ever after. I hope you enjoy getting to know my characters and share in their ups and downs, and I hope their personalities stay with you long after you’ve finished the last page. 

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About the author...

Sarah Rodi has always been a hopeless romantic. She grew up watching old, romantic movies recommended by her grandad, or devouring love stories from the local library. Sarah lives in the village of Cookham in Berkshire, where she enjoys walking along the River Thames with her husband, her two daughters and their dog. 

She has been a magazine journalist for over 20 years, but it has been her lifelong dream to write romance for Harlequin/Mills & Boon. New for 2023, she is the New Writers Scheme Coordinator for the Romantic Novelists’ Association. 

Sarah believes everyone deserves to find their happy ever after. 

SITE  |  TWITTER

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UP FOR GRABS! A 'VIKING' BUNDLE

(Open to UK Only)

To mark the launch of her latest book, Claimed by the Viking Chief, author Sarah Rodi of Harlequin/Mills & Boon is giving away a signed copy of her latest historical romance, PLUS a bottle of Nordic Spirits Valhalla liqueur, A Melt In Time wax burner and Viking wax melts. 

*Terms and Conditions –UK entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you, and to the author for the guest post to share! (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... A Laird For the Highland Lady by Catherine Tinley - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Did I mention I'm a fan of Historical Romance? Oh, wait...I did! Well good thing too,  seeing as today's Rachel's Random Resources tour stars another FABULOUS title from this genre! 😀  I'm excited, are you? Great! That means we can leave any further introductions by the wayside and dive right in. Ladies and gents, make room on your TBR for today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

A Laird for the Highland Lady

by

Catherine Tinley

Harlequin Books  |  Mills and Boon 

A sparkling, witty Regency set in the Scottish Highlands

Becoming a laird

…worthy of the Highland lady?

After an unexpected encounter with Eilidh MacDonald, Max Wood thinks this shockingly beautiful woman is unlike anyone he’s ever met! Working to restore the Scottish estate long neglected by his family, Max is achieving more than he thought possible. As a carefree second son, he’s never considered marriage—until now… But is shaking off his decadent persona enough to win the flame-haired lady who’s captured his heart?

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Oh woah is me! 

When I first started this review, I had actually just finished reading yet another (STAY TUNED!) Historical Romance and, quite frankly, was getting my thoughts jumbled! 😂 Oye, such are the troubles for avid readers, but I digress...

This story was unique. Full stop. No, really. It's the first time that I've read a book that, while possibly part of a mini series, or at least a loose duology, delves into a story that is not just familiar, but will give you a massive case of deja vu. I don't mean that in a bad way, just an unexpected way. Have you ever wanted to know about two side characters and the lives they carry on whilst reading a story about two other characters? THIS is your chance. You're thrown back into the situations and storyline from the preceding book (which, of course, makes this a great standalone read as well!), yet are viewing them through another set of eyes. Familiar, yet fascinating, and then halfway through the story, we move forward...

At this point, I was already fully invested, but very much ready to see how Max and Eilidh might carry on, once she was back on her home turf. I mean, Max had some rude awakenings coming, and certainly some enlightening revelations as well, but he needed to remember...he was not his brother, and there's always room for love. Pretty sure Eilidh was just the woman to show him those truths because you'd certainly need to be just as strong willed (stubborn, unrelenting... all said with kindness!) as this English gent to get through all the self loathing, and self doubt, to claim the heart of gold underneath it all. 

A great pick for Historical Romance fans penned by an author that knows her craft!

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About the author...

Catherine Tinley is an award winning author of historical romance. She writes witty, heartwarming Regency love stories for Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her first book, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, while Rags-to-Riches Wife won the RoNA Award for Best Historical Romance 2021 as well as the 2021 HOLT Medallion for Best Historical Romance.

She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings. After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, cats, and dog and can be reached at catherinetinley.com, on facebook, twitter, and instagram.

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...

Giveaway to Win a signed copy of A Laird for the Highland Lady!

(Open INT)

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Harlequin Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!