RRR presents... The Lady's Proposal For The Laird by Jeanine Englert - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Time to return to a land across the waters, where history takes a breath daily, and family means everything. On tour now with Rachel's Random Resources, the latest release from author Jeanine Englert that takes place in the Scottish Highlands with a clan we've come to know bit by bit, and yet they've still secrets to uncover. Ladies and gents, let's step between the epages of today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

The Lady's Proposal For The Laird 

by

 Jeanine Englert

Harlequin Books

A betrothal bargain

With the Highlander from her past

When Susanna Cameron needs to thwart her brothers’ plan to marry her off, she turns to her childhood sweetheart, Laird Rowan Campbell, with a daring proposal—to be her pretend betrothed! In exchange, she’ll help the now-hardened Rowan get revenge on the man who killed his family. The only flaw in Susanna’s plan—their returning attraction!   

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That's one thing I really like about this series...it all comes down to family. Whether it's the brother's trying to protect their sister, the sister trying to protect the family, those married into the clan trying to protect their adopted family, or those potentially in love that would like to find out whether there is more there or not protecting the they might be in love with...it's like the mafia with kilts. Okay, dramatic comparison, but you catch my drift, right? If there is someone is trouble, they are there for them. If there is a vendetta to carry out, they are there no questions asked. If wrongs need righting, come heck or high water, it will be done. 

What starts as the brothers trying to protect the family turns into a sister taking the issue at heart into her own hands, and uncovering more than tightly held family secrets, but a love that could rightfully save them all. Susanna is a force, as is Rowan, but they go together like fire and ice. They may rub each other the wrong way, but the sparks that are flying are enough to set the night afire... once they each get beyond what is holding their hearts back.  Seeing them butt heads, and trade jabs was like watching old friends become something more... we saw the potential, but they had to as well.

A great addition to the series that can also be read as a stand alone, and the perfect pick for Historical Romance fans looking for their next escape!

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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.

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Giveaway

Escape to the Scottish Highlands with a Cuppa and a Cow (Open To UK/US/Canada)

Enjoy reading a signed print copy of The Lady's Proposal for the Laird with a beautiful Scottish tea cup and the companionship of an adorable matching Highland Cow made by Tom of Loch Ness designs in Scotland! 

*Terms and Conditions –UK. US & Canada 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!

TLC BOOK TOURS presents... THE HIGHLANDER’S KILTED BRIDE by Vanessa Kelly - REVIEW!

The Highlander’s Kilted Bride

by Vanessa Kelly 

Publisher: Zebra (August 22, 2023)

About the book...

The youngest brother in Clan Kendrick has become a charismatic force in his own right—especially when the perfect woman gallops into his life—in the latest novel in USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s sparkling Scottish Regency series.

Charlotte “Charlie” Stewart would rather don a kilt and ride her horse than simper in a ballroom. But with her younger sister about to be wed, she can’t escape the pressure to be next. A husband has been chosen, and Charlie’s fate seems set. Until an afternoon gallop sends her horse colliding with Kade Kendrick, the broad-shouldered Highlander who was once her childhood pal . . .

As a youth, Kade felt overshadowed by his older siblings. Now he’s a renowned musician whose fame provides cover for his other work—as a spy. Home from his latest mission, he’s annoyed to be roped into attending the wedding of a family friend—until it reunites him with the fearless tomboy who has become a breathtaking beauty. And though his thoughts should be on a new concerto, Kade is soon distracted by rival suitors, a dangerous quest—and the unconventional woman who fills his soul with music and his body with desire . . .

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Historical Romance fan?

This one's for you... and me! 😉 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't read a lot of novels that take place in Scotland. It's nothing personal, but the dialect and trip me up, and men in kilts have never really been a thing for me.... but I digress. This book shows us otherwise. 

I love how we're introduced to the main characters briefly as children. We get a unique perspective on their future relationship because we were there to witness some of that binding of the heart. Charlie was always outspoken, and more laddish in her chosen activities than lass, but it didn't make her wrong, it made her unique in a place where tradition was the main course, and her viewpoint was more the unexpected dessert you didn't know you needed. Kade was a meek lad in body, no fault of his own, but STRONG in heart and mind. He welcomed Charlie for who she was not who others told her to be, and didn't take offense to her forwardness in some situations because he knew it wasn't done out of pity, but friendship, and that meant the world to him. Grant it, it wasn't instant recollection when they get reacquainted, but once the head caught up with the heart, they were a lost cause without even realizing it... and that's only the beginning. 

The story unfolds with twists, turns and surprises. There are obstacles to overcome, distance issues to consider, potential suitors to worry over (even for a short time!), and that's not even factoring in the big clans that are their families! It's a grand adventure through the Highlands with a duo that make a bold statement about life, happiness, and love by pursuing it their way. A wonderful addition to your reading list, and the perfect way to usher in the autumn season. 

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About the Author

Vanessa Kelly is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of The Improper Princesses series, the Clan Kendrick, The Renegade Royals and The Stanton Family series, in addition to other historical romances. Named by Booklist as one of the “Stars of Historical Romance,” her books have been translated into nine languages and published internationally. In graduate school, Vanessa specialized in the study of eighteenth-century British fiction and is known for developing vibrant Regency settings, appealing characters, and witty story lines that captivate readers. She lives with her husband in Ontario, Canada. Visit her at VanessaKellyAuthor.com or join the Clan Kendrick Facebook Group at Facebook.com/groups/ClanKendrick.

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Special thanks to Lisa at TLC Book Tours and the Kensington team for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, 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! Be sure to CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE TOUR making its way through the blogosphere for more bookish fun!

TLC review tour schedule...

Saturday, August 19th: @subakka.bookstuff and Subakka.bookstuff

Monday, August 21st:  @gallaghergirlreads

Monday, August 21st: The Romance Dish

Tuesday, August 22nd: Bewitched Bookworms

Tuesday, August 22nd: @plottrysts

Wednesday, August 23rd: @booksandcoffeemx 

Thursday, August 24th:   @laurasreviews_1 and Laura’s Reviews

Friday, August 25th:  @the_naptime_reader

Monday, August 28th: What is That Book About – excerpt

Monday, August 28th: @littlebittydelights

Monday, August 28th: @sarahs.bookish.reviews 

Tuesday, August 29th: Books Cooks Looks

Wednesday, August 30th: @gwendalyn_books  and Gwendalyn’s Books

Thursday, August 31st:  @booksimperfectcondition

Saturday, September 2nd: @lowkey.bookish 

Monday, September 4th: @jessbeyondthepages 

Tuesday, September 5th: From the TBR Pile

Wednesday, September 6th: @romantically_swept_away

Wednesday, September 6th: @everlasting.bookworm

Thursday, September 7th: @shopcoffeekids

Friday, September 8th: @bookedonlattes

Monday, September 11th: @janaandbooks

Tuesday, September 12th: The Book Diva’s Reads – excerpt

Wednesday, September 13th: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

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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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 Lady of the Loch by Elena Collins - REVIEW!

Hello again!

We're back with our second post of the day, and this time, we're breaking bread with Rachel's Random Resources as we take a spin through time gone by to solve a mystery unfolding in the present day.  Have I caught your attention?  Fabulous!  Then let's take a closer look at today's title in the spotlight...

The Lady of the Loch

by

Elena Collins

About the book...

‘Although I believe I will die here in this castle, my spirit will never be silent.’

Ravenscraig Castle, Scotland. 1307

When the castle she works in is sacked by the army of Prince Edward of England, kitchen maid Agnes Fitzgerald manages to escape north of Inverness to throw herself at the mercy of the Lord and Lady at Ravenscraig Castle. Although safe for now, the people of Scotland are fighting hard for their independence, and the threat of the English hangs heavy over the land. But when Agnes spies Cam Buchanan swimming in the loch, her mind turns away from war and towards love. Agnes even dares to dream of a happy future, until she learns that Cam must go and fight alongside Robert de Brus.

Present day

Twins Leah and Zoe need a change, so caretaking at Ravenscraig Castle is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Surrounded by rugged Highland countryside, and bordered by a loch, the picturesque setting is everything they dreamed of. But the locals are reluctant to visit Ravenscraig, and there are whispers of ghosts and lost souls. The sisters quickly dismiss such superstition, but soon the overwhelming sadness they feel coming from the tower grows too hard to ignore.

Can the sisters finally right the wrongs of seven hundred years of heartbreak, seven hundred years of betrayal…

USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas.

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We've a got a dual timeline story featuring sisters, by blood or by choice, thrown into a world of tumult filled with danger, adventure, new beginnings, and unfinished business.   The author weaves an atmospheric tale that really draws you in.  Whether you're back in the 1300's fleeing for your life to a place you only heard mention of, to people you don't know the merit of, with nothing but your word, a stolen horse, clothes that are not your own, and your quick wit...or back in the present looking for direction, acceptance, and a chance not only to find yourself, but perhaps a little love along the way, you know where you are, when you are, and decidedly who you are, even when borrowing the name of another.  

Though I'm a huge fan of both Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, and I was certainly delighting in the story from the past that has its ties to the present, I think I actually felt closer to the sisters in the here and now.  Something about their bond and how it resonated so closely to that of those that came before, despite being biological in this case.  Something about how they approached everything being thrown at them, from the chance of a lifetime to the lifetimes that still echo through the halls of the castle they are currently calling home.  You get a real sense of their closeness and the fact that they would do practically anything for the other if it was within their power.  Yes, they were sisters, but even without that piece, the love they shared was remarkable, stood the test of time in one fashion or another, and made them endearing.  Stories like this remind us that while centuries may separate the events unfolding, and modernization may have changed the landscape which we work within, the basic fundamentals, the bottom line human needs and concerns, are what connect us through the good times, and the bad.

All in all, an enchanting tale that will leave you breathless from its beauty, heartache, and, ultimately, its message that while time may pass, some bonds last forever, and nothing is stronger than love, in all its forms.

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About the author...

Elena Collins is the pen name of Judy Leigh. Judy Leigh is the bestselling author of Five French Hens, A Grand Old Time and The Age of Misadventure and the doyenne of the ‘it’s never too late’ genre of women’s fiction. She has lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Boldwood Books for the copy 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. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

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

REVIEW starring... A Laird in London by Catherine Tinley

A Laird in London

by

Catherine Tinley

Mills & Boon  |  Harlequin

About the book...

There’s a new Laird in town

Will he leave with a wife?

Angus MacDonald has just arrived in London to reclaim his land when he rescues Lady Isabella Wood from a cattle stampede! Their instant attraction is undeniable, but Isabella must wed this Season and Angus isn’t looking for a bride. His wild Hebridean home is a world away from London Society, so Isabella is completely out-of-bounds. Even if their connection is unlike anything he’s felt before.

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First things first because I know you're staring heart-eyed at the cover duo above.  It's not often that the UK and US edition are so VERY close!  Usually there is a more dramatic difference, either the entire scene is changed, or a close-up versus zoomed out situation occurs...but with this one, well...it appears no one wanted to back away from his charming good looks, or lose the view of his tartan plaid.  Can't say I blame them either!  😉  Now, on to that review...

Chòrd an leabhar seo rium!

Leis a h-uile teine, losgadh, agus toileachas a dh ’fhaodadh tu a bhith ag iarraidh, agus toradh a tha thu dha-rìribh ag iarraidh, tha an rud as ùire aig Catherine Tinley gu math iomchaidh airson luchd-leantainn Romance Eachdraidheil!

Seeing as many of you probably don't read nor speak Scottish Gaelic, which I don't either, but Google translate was kind enough to assist, here's the English version of my statement above.

I loved this book!

With all the fire, burn, and allure you could want, and an outcome you truly desire, Catherine Tinley's latest is a perfect fit for Historical Romance fans!

...and I stand by that statement in ANY language!

This was a great example of a clean romance that really delivers on not only the story, but the love side of things as well.  For those readers that prefer "more" in their novels, I respect that, and I've read some as well, but I love a good "less" story too because I can get lost in the characters, follow their lives, see their heart's desires, and experience their fresh wonder and awe as things change, surface, and realizations take place.  It's got all the anticipation with the payout being more for the heart.  

I honestly haven't read a lot of books featuring Scotland, or those from it's isles, but I DID read the first book in this series, and while they stand alone perfectly well, it gave me a wee bit of backstory to put two and two together, and I'm definitely a reader that likes to find the answer still equals four!  Isabella was a wonder, her brother Max equally so, her other brother Freddy...a pompous a**.  Hey, the apple CAN fall far from the tree sometimes, and other times it simply can't see the forest it's ACTUALLY in.  I was so glad to meet the first two, and see their genuine love for each other, as a family should be.  The same can be said for Angus and his sister, Eilidh.  They are thick as thieves, but so genuine and open not only with each other, but those they meet.  It's not a performance you'll get when encountering them, but the real deal.  I was sorry to see how they were treated by many for a heritage that wasn't anything worse than the people doing the talking, but so happy to see them fall into the right sort of acquaintances, and by book's end, make the right moves for all involved.

A wonderful story with characters not easy to forget, though some you'd rather because honestly...ugh...but I digress, the GOOD bits are what stick most with you, and I say to heck with the ton and their jabber jaws!  Following your heart never goes out of fashion, and is always the better option when it comes to love.  

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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 in London!

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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 LOST LAIRD FROM HER PAST by Jeanine Englert - GUEST POST + GIVEAWAY!

Hi guys!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're welcoming back Rachel's Random Resources as we set our sights on another Historical Romance out now via Harlequin Books! I, for one, would have LOVED to sign up for a review of this one to share with all of you, but alas...I still haven't perfected that CREATE TIME formula yet, and my calendar is a bit overbooked at the moment to realistically squeeze it in. NO worries...that's what WISH LISTS are for! Anywho, my wish list add could be your next must read, so let's get this party started as we introduce today's title in the spotlight (then chat with the author!)...

The Lost Laird from Her Past

by

Jeanine Englert

Harlequin Books | Mills and Book

About the book...

A second chance…With her first love!

Lady Brenna Stewart is grateful to be saved from her burning carriage—only her rescuer is Laird Garrick MacLean, the man she once loved and lost! He seems determined to protect her from the unknown enemy pursuing her across the Scottish Highlands. But, bitterly hurt by his past betrayal, she needs answers. Why did he abandon her? And how can she keep her heart safe now, when the connection between them is as strong as ever…

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~~~  GUEST POST with Author Jeanine Englert  ~~~

Thank you, Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, for hosting me today for a guest post on your blog! I’m so excited to be here to celebrate the release of my latest Harlequin Historical/ Mills & Boon book, The Lost Laird from Her Past, which is book two in the Falling for a Stewart series.

As a writer, I’m often asked about my writing process, so I’d thought I’d share with you five things about my writing process that you may not know with you today:

I am a pantser through and through. I know and understand people that can plot a novel all the way through before starting it, but that has never been my process. Even when I attempt to plot my books, the story always changes as I write each chapter and my characters start to have their own way in the story!

I write my novel out of order. Although I always “see” or envision the first scene of the first chapter first of each book I've ever written, the rest of the chapters come to me sporadically and not in a linear fashion at all, since they come to me out of order. I tend to have to go back and edit chapters, and then I piece them back together.

Music is a huge part of my inspiration. I create playlists for my characters and use music as inspiration for different chapters and scenes in each book. I will often pick out images of characters and places as well and put it into what might be called a book “dreamboard” or a book “moodboard.”

I edit from the end of the book to the beginning. This is one of the best pieces of writing advice I've ever been given from a fellow writer. After I finish my book, I edit it from the end to the beginning so that I can better see and address any inconsistencies in characters, scenes, or plot lines.

I also listen to my book several times as I write and edit chapters. One of the only ways I can catch errors when I write is to listen to the scenes and chapters using the “read aloud” feature on my laptop. It also helps me to hear repetitious words and odd sounding dialogue. It doesn't catch everything, but it catches a lot!

Thank you so much for having me on your blog today! It has been amazing spending some time with you. Please feel free to drop a comment or ask questions if you like. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about my writing process or my books. 

Please also feel free to follow me @JeanineWrites on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram or you can drop me a note on my website at www.jeaninewrites.com. 

Wishing you all health, happiness, and many love stories for the rest of 2022!

Jeanine

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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.

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN in the...

While Away the Hours in Scotland Giveaway! 

(Open to UK / US)

Whether it's too cold, too hot, or too rainy where you are, you can while away the hours with the first two books in the Falling for a Stewart Series: Eloping with the Laird and The Lost Laird from Her Past! Your prize also includes two Scottish blessing bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, and some lovely book swag! 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. (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!