The Seduction of Emily

It's my great pleasure to welcome fellow 'Brit' writer Rachel Brimble to the Flight Deck today. Welcome Rachel, make yourself at home, enjoy a glass of something sparkling, and without further ado, let's here all about your latest release, THE SEDUCTION OF EMILY

Seduction is a wicked game, and no one plays it better  than the devilish Will Samson in Rachel Brimble's  captivating new novel. . .

Since girlhood, Emily Darson has accepted that she will  marry Nicholas, the son of her father's trusted business  partner. The marriage contract safeguards her family  legacy, Emily's fortune, and everything she values--  except her independence. Only when a sinfully  handsome scoundrel enters her life does Emily realize  quite how much a loveless match will cost her.

 Will Samson has advanced from expert pickpocket to  confidence trickster of the highest caliber. Now he has  come to Bath to exact vengeance on the man who  destroyed his mother--the man Emily will soon marry.  But from his first glimpse of the enemy's bewitching,  spirited fiance, Will's plan changes.


Amid the ballrooms and salons of elegant society, heated glances explode into scandalous kisses. Revenge is sweet, but surrender will be irresistible.

BIO

I live with my fantastic husband, our two young daughters and my beloved black Labrador, Max in a small market town near the famous Georgian City of Bath. Having always ‘played’ with writing, I didn’t seriously sit down and write toward publication until I became pregnant with my second daughter – then I told myself to get my butt in the chair and get on with it before she grows up and I’m forced to get a real job!

My first novel was published with The Wild Rose Press in 2007 and since then at least one book a year has followed. In 2012, I signed contracts with Harlequin Superromance (romantic suspense) and Kensington (Victorian romance). They will be available in February and April 2013 respectively.

And when I’m not writing? You’ll find me with my head in a book or walking the beautiful English countryside with my family. And in the evening? Well, a well-deserved glass of wine is 

never, ever refused.

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The Fort Pitt Museum

What a place to get inspiration for an historical romance novel! I loved the little tableaus of people and events.  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

The Blockhouse at Fort Pitt Museum

 What a fascinating place this was! I love museums, especially ones like this that bring history to life!

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Who would expect to find a waterfall in the middle of the city?

I can't believe it's three weeks since I was on holiday in the US with my hubby and dear friend and Author Roast co-hostess Mary.  It was great to meet up with Mary again, and also with Mary Beth, Sharon Donovan's lovely sister, who took us for lunch with Sharon's parents, who are such a special couple.

We had a fantastic time and below is a short video clip I took while we were in Pittsburgh. What a beautiful city, so many trees and fountains. I am a country lover but have to admit I certainly fell in love with Pittsburgh. We had a riverboat barbecue cruise starting on the Mon, and then going up the Ohio and Allegheny rivers, and visited the Pitt Museum among other things, before meeting up with Mary to travel on to Ohio and the Dreamhorse Guesthouse where we stayed last year. Cat and Allan treated us like family and it is such a lovely place, in the heart of Amish country, with four beautiful horses and a real character of a cat, called Woofie.

I'll try and put some more pictures up in the next week or so. We made wonderful memories and renewed friendships. Who could ask for more

The view from our hotel room

We walked to the fountain we could see from our hotel room

Me, Mary Beth and Dave about to take a triip on the three  rivers

Eva Gordon's Roast and giveaway.

Our party this week is set  in ancient rome.  Come along and join the fun and comment to enter the Giveaway.  Togas welcome.

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To Steal a Highlander's Heart Book blast

I'm excited to be able to host a fellow 'Brit' writer today.  Read all about her latest book -

TO STEAL A HIGHLANDER'S HEART

By

Samantha Holt

BLURB:  

Alana sets eyes on Morgann for the first time in several years and what does he do? He captures her! But Alana refuses to go meekly with the sexy Highland warrior. Her kidnapping will reignite the rift that’s existed between the two clans since her father accused Morgann of theft and she doesn’t want to see her father harmed in the inevitable war that will ensue.

Unfortunately for Alana, the faeries seek to interfere with her plans to escape. The sidhe have a debt to repay and Tèile, the green faery, is determined to mend the rift between the clans for good. And that means ensuring Alana and Morgann marry.

Morgann has his own reasons for taking Alana and they are nothing to do with marriage or war. He wants to use her to reveal a secret from the past, the one that had him accused of theft. If only he didn’t find his childhood friend so attractive. When circumstances force them together, Alana’s life is threatened and war is imminent. Can Morgann reveal the truth without losing Alana? And will the faeries meddling help or hinder his cause?

EXCERPT:  

Excerpt 1

Endless moments stretched on as she waited for Morgann to look away, to break the connection, but he stared brazenly on as his gaze trailed over her face. What did he see? As she gaped up at him, the irate warrior dissolved into a flesh and blood man and she recalled how much she used to adore him. When Morgann was banished from her father’s lands, she’d been heartbroken at losing her friend, but with the blazing sensation of having him flattened against her, she remembered that it wasn’t just the loss of his friendship that hurt her so. She’d always silently hoped Morgann would play a bigger role in her future.

But that didn’t change the fact that he was taking her against her will and she would not go meekly, regardless of what she once felt. If only she could ignore the sensuous pull of his lips or the darkening of his pupils as a rough finger drew a path over her cheek.

A crack ripped across the sky and they both jolted. Pushing to standing, Morgann helped her up and grimaced as he eyed her. Aware of the mud coating her, she swiped a hand across her face as her cheeks heated. Titling her head up, she hoped the rain would at least be useful for something and would not only rinse away some of the dirt but also cool her down. The way the man made her skin blister was extremely disconcerting.

Morgann muttered a curse, drawing her attention back to him as he raked a hand through his hair and yanked some rope from the leather pouch hanging from his saddle. As he turned back to her, rope held out, Alana shrank away. “Ye cannae

mean to tie me up, surely?”

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Samantha resides in Warwickshire, England with her twin girls and husband. She's a romance addict and has been devouring all kinds of romance for as long as she can remember.

Having studied archaeology, Samantha likes to blend her love of the past with her passion for romance to create thrilling and passionate tales set to medieval backdrops. She thinks there's nothing sexier than a rugged warrior and a feisty maiden falling head over heels for each other.

Website/Blog – www.samanthaholt.org.uk
http://www.samanthaholtauthor.blogspot.co.uk/

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Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008FKHIXY

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