Thursday, January 8, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Medieval Monday with Ruth A.Casie
What is Medieval Monday? Fall in love with new stories and find new authors. Each Monday for the next 12 weeks another author will share the cover and excerpt from their story. Today is my turn.
Knight of Runes
When Lord Arik, a druid
knight, finds Rebeka Tyler wandering his lands without protection, he swears to
keep her safe. But Rebeka can take care of herself. When Arik sees her clash
with a group of attackers using a strange fighting style, he's intrigued.
Rebeka is no ordinary
seventeenth-century woman—she's traveled back from the year 2011, and she
desperately wants to return to her own time. She poses as a scholar sent by the
king to find out what's killing Arik's land. But as she works to decode the
ancient runes that are the key to solving this mystery and sending her home,
she finds herself drawn to the charismatic and powerful Arik.
As Arik and Rebeka fall in
love, someone in Arik's household schemes to keep them apart, and a dark druid
with a grudge prepares his revenge. Soon Rebeka will have to decide whether to
return to the future or trust Arik with the secret of her time travel and her
heart.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Monday, October 20, 2014
Timeless Treasures
Timeless Treasures ~ Stories of the Heart
A special wish of hope, strength,
and love brings five couples what they treasure most in this heartwarming collection
of short stories.
Ruth
A. Casie ~ Whispers on the Wind A newly minted knight plans to secure his place in his adoptive family through marriage. But the fates have other plans for him. Will he be willing to give up the life he's always wanted to be with the woman he loves?
Lita
Harris ~ Trusting Kindness Former lovers are reunited one
winter night on a boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. Will a common cause reignite
their passion or extinguish it forever?
Emma
Kaye ~ Losing Patience When a wish sends a man back in time, can he save the woman he
loves, or is he doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?
Nicole S. Patrick ~
The Colors of Courage Can a midnight kiss on New Year’s
Eve lead a US Marine and struggling artist toward more than they’d ever dreamed
of for the future?
Julie Rowe ~ Medal
of Honor When
a Chicago surgeon is informed her homeless father has been murdered, she’s
shocked to discover he won the Medal of Honor years ago in Vietnam. Now the
killer has her in his sights, but the detective on the case has no intention of
letting anyone hurt her. Ever.
Now available:
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Christmas In July
The 1892 opera, Werther by Jules Massenet included a scene
of children rehearsing a Christmas song in July. The character’s response—“When
you sing Christmas in July, you rush the season.”
I think we crave the goodwill and congenial feelings that
are epitomized during the holiday season. So what is the history of Christmas
in July? Is it more than a marketing sales tool?
- 1933 – Camp Keystone, a girls summer camp in North Carolina, celebrated with a Christmas tree, presents, and a visit from Saint Nick. Perhaps the girls, who only see each other during the summer wanted to chance to celebrate the holiday with the unique summer camp family.
- 1940 – The concept was given national attention
in the Hollywood movie, Christmas in July with Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. In this story takes place in July, Dick Powell’s character is led to believe he’s won $25,000 in an advertising slogan contest. He buys presents for family, friends, and proposes to his girlfriend played by Ellen Drew.
- 1942 – The Calvary Baptist Church in Washington D.C., celebrated Christmas in July with carols and the sermon Christmas Presents in July. It garnered an outpouring of donations. The program was held each summer.
- 1944 – The U.S. Post Office and U.S. Army and Navy promoted Christmas in July as an early mailing campaign for service men and women overseas during World War II.
- Today – American advertisers have been using the Christmas in July theme since 1950. We can find re-runs of Christmas programs on television and many stores run sales.
- My
offering for Christmas in July? Timeless Keepsakes: A Collection of Christmas
Stories, available at Amazon.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Virtual Book Tour
More Timeless Tales
Now Available
May 26: Long and Short Reviews
May 28: Sexy Adventures Passionate Tales
June 2: BookSkater
June 3: It's Raining Books
June 4: Nancy Adams
June 5: Rachel Brimble Romance
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Timeless Escapes: A Collection of Summer Stories
Five Stories ~ Five Romances ~ Five Chances for Love
Escape to the Virgin Islands where the bonds of
marriage are renewed, friends become lovers, and new love is given a chance to
thrive.
Ruth A. Casie ~ Second Chance by the Sea
Married for ten
years, a couple at odds find their marriage was never registered. Will an
impending disaster be the final straw that breaks them up or will it rekindle
their love and send them back to the altar for a second chance?
Lita Harris ~ Chasing Fireflies
Soured on love by a recent breakup, a travel agent with a fear of flying and open water takes a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. She meets a boat captain who challenges her fears. Will she survive her breakup and find happiness in the arms of another man?
Emma Kaye ~ In Her Dreams
When an author
escapes to the Virgin Islands to work on her latest book, she’s swept back in
time to Regency England and must decide whether the love she finds with an English
lord is real or only in her dreams.
Nicole S. Patrick ~ Poseidon’s Strength
A beloved hero’s death leads his sister and
his best friend, who have never seen eye-to-eye, to discover
that helping family can be their happy medium, and possibly lead them to
uncover a love that's meant to be.
Julie Rowe ~ A Pirate’s Vacation
A
doctor grieving the death of her husband, buys a B&B in the Virgin Islands
in need of a lot of fixing. Her old flame arrives to help with repairs, but
will she let him heal her shattered heart?
Introduction ~ Roxanne St. Claire
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day
“Here?” she whispered to him sweetly.
“We’re alone,” he said discreetly.
“I’ve been good till now!” she sighed.
“But you’re human!” he replied.
“It’s so big!” she hesitated.
“It’s all yours,” he proudly stated.
“Oh, I shouldn’t!” she protested.
“If you love me -!” he suggested.
And so, losing all resistance,
she gave in to his insistence …
and ate every single chocolate in the box!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
with a special thank you to my Valentine and Hallmark Cards.
Tell me about the best valentine you got - that you can tell me in public :)
Tell me about the best valentine you got - that you can tell me in public :)
Monday, November 4, 2013
Timeless Keepsakes - A Collection of Christmas Stories
The magic of
Christmas is in the memories we hold dear and those precious treasures
that remind us of the past. Join us as our Timeless Keepsakes take us on five
remarkable journeys that heal old wounds, remind us of days gone by, play
matchmaker, sweep us back in time and prove that love can conquer all.
~~~~~~~
Introduction ~ Sharon Sala
Mistletoe and Magick ~ Ruth A. Casie
She
would give her last breath for him. He would give up everything to guard her
well and love her more.
Christmas Spirits ~ Lita Harris
A
widow's everlasting love is renewed by the memories of the holiday season.
Granting Her Wish ~ Emma Kaye
She
doesn't belong in his time and he doesn't belong back home. Could they belong
to each other?
Letter from St. Nick ~ Nicole S. Patrick
She’s
trying to save her home and he’s never had one until now. Can an unexpected
gift lead their hearts to the same place?
Secret Santa ~ Julie Rowe
A
nurse grieving the death of her twin brother receives an unusual gift at the
staff Secret Santa party: the bullet that killed him along with a message of
hope and love.
Romance and Time Travel
I was doing research for this week’s blog on time travel and found a wonder post from Jody Beck’s Women’s Forum. I was excited to see authors that I know and admire on Jodi’s lists.
Here is her post. I've added it here below for your convenience.
Time travel romance novels writers have carved out their very own genre of romance novels. These splendid stories are romance at the core and they appeal to a wide variety of people because they carry aspects of a few other beloved genres. Some people think of time travel romances as historical romances because time travel means going back in time. In reality they are far more variegated than that. Time travel romance novels are one of the more exciting genres within the romance genre. Time travel books can also be part of another genre such as futuristic, science fiction, Dungeons & Dragons, or paranormal romance. Women who like other aspects of romance novels beyond just the romance typically love time travel romance novels. You'll be hooked before you know it. The following novels come highly recommended for a "far out and away" trip to anywhere. The following novels come highly recommended for a "far out and away" trip to anywhere.
Take a little trip, the options are many... But before you do I must tell you about a new time travel romance, Time for Love, by debut author, Emma Kaye.Alexandra Turner will do anything to save her twin sister. Even when she's transported back in time to Regency England. Rescuing her sister and finding her way back to her own time will take all her concentration. Falling in love is not an option. With the death of his brother, Nicholas Somerville became the ninth Marquess of Oakleigh and must return to England to take his place in society. Part of his responsibility will be to find a wife. It never occurs to him he might actually discover a woman he could love--until he meets Alex on his voyage home. Can Alex and Nicholas find a way to bridge the gap of time and circumstance? Can they overcome their fears to realize that true love transcends time? Or will a dark secret from Alex's past rear up to separate them forever?
Books That Time Travel to Old England
There are many time travel books that take either the male or female character back in time. It seems that traveling back to England in the 15th century or later is the most common location of time travel romances. A few of these books are listed below.
- The Queen's Man by Terri Brisbin
- What would Jane Austin Do? by Laurie Brown
- Gallimore by Michelle M. Griep
- Awaken, My Love by Robin Schone
- A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray
Books Within a Series With Time Travel
Some book series have characters that time travel in only a couple of books. This is perfect for the reader who is wondering if they would enjoy time travel romance novels. A couple of different series and the time travel books within them are listed below. From the Dark-Hunter series:
- Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
From the Viking series:
- The Reluctant Viking by Sandra Hill
- The Outlaw Viking by Sandra Hill
Time Travel Series
There are also full series of books that are considered time travel romance series. These books are for people who love the time travel romance genre. The nice thing about reading a time travel series is that the author is familiar with switching time periods and it is often easier to read than authors who write a time travel novel once. A few different time travel book series are listed below.
- The Highlander Series by Karen Marie Moning
- Viking Series II by Sandra Hill
- Time Hunter Series by Angela Knight
- Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon
Time Travel to Modern Times
Although time travel romance novels typically travel backwards, some of them bring a character forward in time. These books are set in today's world but one of the main characters will have to learn to deal with things like cars, TVs, and other modern inventions. The fun thing about these books is that the time traveling characters have to deal things that they never even imagined could be invented. A few different romance novels that bring characters ahead in time are listed below.
- Night Games by Nina Bangs
- Beloved Warrior by Judy Di Canio
- It's About Time by Charlotte Douglas
- Timeswept Rogue by Amy J. Fetzer
- Quinn's Way by Rebecca Flanders
Futuristic Time Travel
Futuristic time travel books take the reader to new worlds that are created completely from the author's imagination. These books are exciting because the reader gets to learn about the characters as well as the new world. Some futuristic time travel romance novels are listed below.
- Never Love a Stranger by Ellen Fisher
- All Our Tomorrows by Eden Robins
What’s your favorite time travel story?
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