The Viscount’s Vow
by Collette Cameron
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLURB:
Amidst murder and betrayal, destiny and hearts collide when scandal forces a nobleman and a gypsy to marry in this Regency Romance.
Half Romani, half English noblewoman, Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman in England Ian Hamilton, the Viscount Warrick, could ever love—an immoral wanton responsible for his brother’s and father’s deaths. She thinks he’s a foul-tempered blackguard, who after setting out to cause her downfall, finds himself forced to marry her—snared in the trap of his own making.
When Vangie learns the marriage ceremony itself may have been a ruse, she flees to her gypsy relatives, declaring herself divorced from Ian under Romani law. He pursues her to the gypsy encampment, and when the handsome gypsy king offers to take Ian’s place in Vangie’s bed, jealousy stirs hot and dangerous.
At last, under a balmy starlit sky, Ian and Vangie breech the chasm separating them. Peril lurks though. Ian’s the last in his line, and his stepmother intends to dispose of the newlyweds so her daughter can inherit his estate. Only by trusting each other can they overcome scandal and murderous betrayal.
As a side note, I am in the middle of reading this book. I am featuring one of the portions that I read recently. Look for a review from me within the next month or two. It is a delight!
Excerpt:
Wedding Reception Scene.
“You didn’t eat much, wife.”
They were alone on the dance floor. Ian deftly twirled Vangie around his aunt’s smallish ballroom, mindful of the interested eyes watching them.
Stealing a glance at the smiling and nodding onlookers, he suppressed a frown. He felt like a curiosity on display at Bullock’s Museum. He wished others would take to the floor, so he could dispense with the devoted bridegroom facade.
The twelve courses at dinner had been tortuous. His wife hadn’t taken more than a dozen bites nor said as many words. He’d tried to eat the succulent foods Aunt Edith had gone to such efforts to have prepared, but his anger made everything dry as chalk and every bit as tasteless.
“I’d not much appetite, my lord.”
He chuckled. “Don’t you think you might address me by my given name, wife?”
“Why?” she asked pertly. “I’ve known you but four days, certainly not long enough to be so familiar with you.”
He lowered his head, breathing in her ear, very aware every eye in the room was trained on them. He’d give them something to gossip about. “Because I want you to, wife, and you did promise to obey.”
He nipped her ear.
She jumped and a tiny yelp of surprise escaped before she clamped her lips together. Her eyes were shooting sparks again, only this time they were directed at him.
“What’s my name, wife?”
“Please, don’t call me that. I too have a name, as you well know.”
Drawing her closer, her breasts pressing against the breadth of his chest and cresting the edge of her bodice, he murmured, “Indeed, but Evangeline sounds . . . angelic, and we both know you’re no such thing.”
“Pardon?” She stiffened, trying to shove away from him. “I don’t under—”
His head descended again. “Say it, or I’ll trace your ear with my tongue.”
He grinned as her breath hissed from between clenched teeth. She stumbled, her fingers digging into his shoulder and hand. A very becoming flush swept across her face.
“Will you cease?” Her worried gaze careened around the room. “We’re being watched.”
Voice husky, he said, “Say my name, sweeting.” Giving her a gentle squeeze, he started to dip his head, caressing her elegant neck with his hot breath.
“Ian, your name is Ian,” she gasped breathlessly, twisting her head away.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
A life-long Oregonian, Collette Cameron was born and raised in a small town along the northern Oregon coast. Today she makes her home in a rural community, 30 minutes west of Portland. Her Victorian farmhouse sits on a one-acre certified wildlife habit, interspersed with a plethora of gardens: English, rose, butterfly, rock, water, and of course, vegetable.
A voracious reader of romance since her teens, she even named her daughter after a heroine in her favorite romance novel. An enthusiast of times gone by, and anything related to romance, she writes Historical Romance, with a dash of inspiration, a pinch of humor, and a liberal portion of suspense.
Having dabbled in interior decorating in her youth, Collette returned to school, graduating summa cum laude from Oregon State University, and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Teaching. She is member of Romance Writers of America, Rose City Romance Writers, The Beau Monde, and Love Faith and Hope, Inc., and a whole slew of other author/writer groups.
Some of Collette’s favorite things include unique blends of coffees and teas, trivia, Cadbury Milk Chocolate, inspirational quotes, and scented candles. Her Christian faith, husband, three adult children, and five miniature dachshunds round out her life quite nicely! When she’s not teaching or writing, she enjoys amateur photography, bird watching, gardening, interior decorating, rock-hunting, boating or fishing on the Columbia River, and reading of course.
To connect with Collette, please visit www.collettecameron.com or http://blueroseromance.com/
She can also be found on:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/collettecameronauthor
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/colletteauthor/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/110459897284342875390/auto
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/collette-cameron/60/17a/667
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Collette_Author
Buy Link:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Viscounts-Regency-Romance-ebook/dp/B00EZ8RBN2
Please follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:
http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/09/virtual-book-tour-viscounts-vow-by.html
Related Articles
17 Comments
-
Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win!
Sounds really good!!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com -
Looking forward to reading this i read Highlander’s Hope and loved it .Thank you for sharing with us today.
-
-
Sorry I missed you on the day of your visit. I’m a little behind and playing catch up here.
kareninnc at gmail dot com
-
-
Such a great excerpt thank you.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
-
-
This novel sounds all kinds of good!
justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
-
Sounds like everyone is having computer problems!
I love the sound of Vangie. She sounds like a great character.
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com -
I’m chuckling here Ruth and Andra because my hubby calls me wifey. I don’t even remember when it started.
-
I think there’s something so cute and sexy when a guy calls his wife, “wife”…silly I know…but it conveys ownership and…love…and I just like it!
andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com
-
Author
I just had to comment, Andra. This guy is truly sexy, and this scene is delicious in the extreme. In fact, the entire book so far is great. I actually wouldn’t mind being married and having my husband call me that!!
Ruth recently posted…Litfuse Publicity: “The Bargain” by Stephanie Reed Book Review
-
-
Please forgive me for being so late to stop by. I tried to stop this morning but my computer decided to be a slug. I had to wait until lunch time.
Anyway, thanks so much for hosting, Ruth, and Rita and Eva, thank you for stopping by!
-
No problem, Collette. It actually wasn’t up first thing this morning due to computer issues. It was my joy to feature this book on my site, and I am thoroughly enjoying the read!
Ruth recently posted…Litfuse Publicity: “The Bargain” by Stephanie Reed Book Review
-
-
Thanks for sharing the great excerpt and the giveaway. Sounds like a great book. evamillien at gmail dot com
-
A nobleman and a gypsy?? Sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to read this one.
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com
-
This book sounds amazing, and I love the cover.
-
Looks like a good read 🙂
-
Thank you for hosting
-
Sounds like a good read.
