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Miss George’s Second Chance Giveaway Prize Draw

May 30, 2022January 26, 2014

Thanks so much to the tour host blogs and Goddess Fish Promotions for setting up the Miss George’s Second Chance Blurb Blitz tour and giveaway. I really enjoyed my time visiting and chatting on each blog and thanks so much to the readers who followed me around. As promised, I’ve chosen three comments at random (well, my minions chose) to receive a copy of Miss George’s Second Chance.

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Giveaway Winner #1 Genie Gabriel via Christine Young Romance Writer

Giveaway Winner #2 Linda (Thanks for stalking LOL ) via Buried Under Romance

Giveaway Winner #3 Glenda via Long and Short Reviews

Congratulations and I’ll be in touch shortly via email OR … please contact me via the contact form

New Review

Many thanks as well to Queen of All She Reads for posting a lovely review for the book during the blurb blitz tour. Here’s an outtake:

The scenes between Imogen and Peter are well written and completely enjoyable. They have great verbal and emotional chemistry, though Imogen is reluctant to admit to her emotions at first. Ms. Boyd does a good job developing both characters and I really enjoyed getting to know Imogen and Peter both and learning their strengths and weaknesses.

Queen of all She Reads voted Miss George’s Second Chance 4 1/2 crowns out of 5. Yay and thanks for reviewing Please click here to read the full review of my regency novella.

WeWriWa: Miss George’s Second Chance Pt2

December 21, 2023November 10, 2013

Happy Sunday! I had such a great response to the first Miss George’s Second Chance first snippet last weekend. Thank you so much for your wonderful words of encouragement. I’m following immediately on from last week

She limped forward, annoyed that her clumsiness at dinner earlier in the evening at his house had robbed her of her dignity. It was not every day she pursued a man for conversation, even when he was her best friend’s elder brother. She was taking quite a risk being here but it was within her power to improve their lot. Peter Watson may lack the good sense to detect and seize his only chance for security, but Imogen would not. She had a plan for her life and Mr. Peter Watson would suit her needs perfectly.

When she found the place she meant to sit, Mr. Watson remembered his manners and gallantly swept his coat from his shoulders and spread it on the ground so she might rest upon it. She was pleased to see that even while desperate, he did retain some good qualities. Her hopes for a smooth resolution soared.

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Brighton_200 Miss George’s Second Chance – out November 13

Peter Watson once believed that marriage to Imogen George would solve his financial problems. He didn’t mind marrying for convenience and a large fortune when affection was within reach. Yet when he gains a title, an estate, and a fortune of his own the secretive writer releases him from their engagement so he might marry for love instead. Now he’s returned, unwed and unaware of changes in her life, should he do what is expected or listen to his heart?

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WeWriWa: Miss George’s Second Chance Pt1

December 21, 2023November 3, 2013

Happy November! Thanks for visiting my humble abode. Hope you’ve had an excellent week. Today I’m featuring the first lines from an upcoming release — Miss Watson’s Second Chance. Surprise. Surprise. It’s a regency romance – novella. Miss Watson will release November 13.

Difficult situations required desperate measures. Imogen George–writer, spinster and pragmatist–steeled her heart to be as brutal as any heroine before her had ever been. “Have you sulked enough Mr. Watson?”

The man sitting on the dark Brighton shoreline surged to his feet and then faced her. “Hell’s bells, what are you doing here?”

Imogen clenched her hands together to hide their trembling. Standing on the dark beach, waves crashing around them, made her meeting with her best friend’s brother potentially romantic though she doubted it would be. “I have a proposition for you, Mr. Watson.”

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Miss Watson’s First Scandal is waiting for you!

December 21, 2023July 1, 2013

It’s here. It’s here. Release day for Miss Watson’s First Scandal has finally arrived. After months of planning, writing, editing and coaxing this new series along, the Miss Mayhem novellas are ready to take their first steps into the world.

Book 1 ~ Miss Watson’s First Scandal

Overworked London banker David Hawke has two goals for his week in the seaside town of Brighton: one, demand repayment of a debt without losing a valued friendship and two, relax for the remaining holiday without further distractions—except he encounters his friend’s newly confident younger sister and all his carefully made plans end. Abigail Watson is flirty, bold, and determined David will agree to her bargain and save her brother from debtor’s prison. But is her game to prevent him from calling in the debt, or are her sweet kisses a sign she is after a much greater prize instead?

This is a sensual read rather than sizzling but mischief, romance and lots of passion abound. I hope you’ll give the book a shot.

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If you pick it up, feel free to contact me and let me know what you think. And if you take the time to leave a review at Amazon, Goodreads or Apple, I always appreciate the time it takes for readers to do that.

You can also check out my previous post to see where I’ll be blogging over the next few weeks and there is a virtual book launch party on facebook today (tomorrow if you’re in Australia). Come along and chat with me.

I’m off to nervously pace and hope readers love the book.

Have you met Miss Watson?

December 23, 2023June 25, 2013

She’s due in stores worldwide very soon but I’ve just received notification that Miss Watson’s First Scandal is available for pre-order now.

Overworked London banker David Hawke has two goals for his week in the seaside town of Brighton: one, demand repayment of a debt without losing a valued friendship and two, relax for the remaining holiday without further distractions—except he encounters his friend’s newly confident younger sister. Abigail Watson is flirty, bold, and determined David will agree to her bargain and save her brother from debtor’s prison. But is her game to prevent him from calling in the debt, or are her sweet kisses a sign she is after a much greater prize instead?

Want another peek at the story and the unstoppable Miss Watson? Here’s a teaser for your reading pleasure…

Abigail threw her arms about her friend in gratitude and hugged her. “I need to find my brother a wife. An heiress, in fact, and I know the perfect one.”

A frown crossed Imogen’s face as Abigail released her. “The only heiress you know is Miss Melanie Merton. Would you really want to live under the same roof as that woman?”

Imogen did have a point about Melanie. The reigning beauty of their circle possessed the largest dowry and could be very demanding of those around her. Peter had never shown any interest in Melanie, but he might if given enough encouragement. Wasn’t having him marry a harridan better than him losing everything?

She smoothed her hands over her gown. “There is no one else unless another comes to Brighton.”

Imogen’s expression grew skeptical. “The last man who called at Merton House to propose practically ran away afterward. Have you come to dislike your brother?”

Abigail sat up straighter. “I love my brother. I’m doing this for his own good. Starting tomorrow I shall somehow engineer meetings between them. Who knows, maybe Peter will come around with her dowry to sweeten the deal.”

“You’ve become very mercenary about this business, Abigail. Almost as bad as Miss Radley.” Imogen squeezed her hands. “I’m not sure I like your sudden turn of practicality. Where has your romantic heart disappeared to?”

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Meet my hero David Hawke

December 23, 2023June 18, 2013

It’s just two short weeks until the release of Miss Watson’s First Scandal. I’m busting at the seams to share this story, which has nothing to do with titles and rakes and everything to do with the value of friendship. So, without further ado please enjoy page one of Miss Watson’s First Scandal, a flirty regency romance novella coming July 1^st.

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David Hawke breathed a sigh of relief when the first sign of Brighton came into view through the grimy coach window. He marked his place in the latest K. L. Brahm novel he’d been reading and reluctantly closed the book on the wonderful tale. The journey from London to the seaside resort town appeared to grow longer each year and he longed to already be at his destination, at home in his snug terrace house. If not for his client’s witty novel, he would have drowsed the entire way or grown cross with his companion’s frequent jostling.

He pressed the heel of his hand against his thigh as impatience clawed at him. He was desperate to stretch his legs, desperate to escape the strangers seated opposite in the mail coach and their assessing glances. He’d dressed a little too finely to be completely ignored by his companions and his seat partner kept reading over his shoulder. Their curiosity compelled him to be vigilant of his possessions and he was weary to the bone.

The coach drew to a stop and he jumped out as quickly as he could manage. He should have hired a chaise for the journey but sitting in the large conveyance alone was a wasteful way to travel in his opinion. He caught his remaining possessions as a groom tossed them down from the carriage rooftop then he set off for his seaside home.

By design, his path took him the long way through the deserted streets of Brighton just so he might catch a glimpse of the dark waters of the channel before he went to bed. The gentle ocean breeze blew the stench of London from him; the scent of brine cleared his head and cooled his exposed skin. He drew in deep cleansing breaths and a smile broke free. It was good to be home again. He’d missed swimming each morning with his neighbors, if they still came here at this time of year. It had been a long while since he’d had a letter from any of them and he’d come with no illusions they would have time to see him.

But the destination itself still made any uncertainty worthwhile. He’d spent many years here as a boy and his pulse raced at the familiar sights and sounds. Returning each year for a week-long holiday had become a necessary pilgrimage.

After a time, he forced himself away from the water, making his way up Cavendish Place toward his home. Lights burned in the windows of several residences along the street. The Radleys appeared to be here, the Mertons, too. The George’s residence was dark and silent but that was not an unusual circumstance. The young Walter George preferred to go out and his sister was rumored to retire early.

He stopped outside the Watson residence, a three-story town house, second from the end of the street. Peter Watson’s front door stood beside his own, but their circumstances couldn’t be more different. His good mood evaporated.