The prize? A$25 Starbucks gift card. What to do? Post Norse Jewel quotes with #NorseJewel fromJanuary 1 – 10 (as often as you like).Winner’s name drawn Jan. 11.
Willa is ruined. So she focuses on her unique tea blends, clandestinely supporting a coffee house that employs poor women. When the Duke of Hartwell discovers her secret, Willa learns a little ruination might be just what a confirmed spinster needs.
Welcome to 2014.Have any goals for the new year? You top my list with “give the latest romance book news, full of color and interesting details.”You’ll be the first to receive insider news. 2014 promises to be a roller coaster ride of fun. Hold on!
Cheers to you, Reader~ Gina
New Year’s
Resolutions
New Year’s Eve 2007, my husband (Brian) vowed to forgo French fries for one year. And, he’s not had a single one since. I, however, continue the French fry love and can’t remember what I said I’d do in 2007.
What about you? I’d love to hear your resolution(s) for 2014 on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1eRwIhb
Here’s 3 Secrets
The Lady Meets Her Match…
…is the title for Book 2, Midnight Meetings. My editor called before Christmas with the best gift: a great title. That’s secret #1. No one else knows (not even on my website yet!).Secret #2: I’m title-challenged. My editor kindly brainstormed, and I LOVE the direction for the series. I hope you enjoy it, too.That takes us to Secret #3: Each Midnight Meetingsstory is based on a popular fairy tale. Meet the Earl atMidnight gives a fresh spin on Beauty & the Beast. The Lady Meets Her Match…Cinderella with a whole new twist. And the others?
Norse raiders had hot hearts for romance. What you see below is a Runic love quote from the 13th century. Archaeologists found this message etched in wood in Bergen, Norway.
Ost min kys mik
Translation:
‘My love, kiss me.’
The Rules…
His jaw tightened. Best to lay down logical parameters now.
“You also need to know that I can’t abide hysterical women.”
“Good heavens, no hysterical women allowed? Then last night must’ve been quite a trial for you.” She tapped her fingers with rapid counting. “Let me see if I’ve got this right: one, no coming in your greenhouse; two, no going in your room, and three, no hysterical women.”
This was deteriorating quickly.
He took a deep, calming breath and cradled his mug in both hands. “You’re getting perilously close to histrionics, and no, last night was enlightening. You are enlightening.”