Valentine’s Day – and I’m a romance writer!
February 14th – 1 plus 4 equals 5, so I’m giving away a PDF
copy of one of my novels to five – yes five! – people who leave me a
comment. For a chance to win, all you have to do is say which novel you would like – and why!
Here’s some information about each of them:
‘His Leading Lady’: Jess Harper's predictable life is turned
upside down when she discovers that Lora, her twin sister, has disappeared.
It's just a week before rehearsals are due to start for a new West End musical
in which Lora has the lead role. Jess decides to pose as her sister in order to
save Lora's career. This brings her into close contact with arrogrant theatre
director Kyle Drummond. Attraction sparks between them but there's also
evidence that he had been dating Lora. So is Jess simply a substitute - in real
life as well as in the show? And what will happen when Lora eventually returns?
'Fragrance of Violets' is set mainly in England's Lake
District, a beautiful area which I know and love. The latter part of the story
moves to London's theatre world and also to Paris.
The title is derived from a quotation by Mark Twain -
"Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has
crushed it"
Abbey Seton distrusts men, especially Jack Tremayne who
destroyed their friendship when they were teenagers. Ten years later, they meet
again. Can they put the past behind them? Abbey has to forgive not only Jack,
but also her father who deserted his family when she was young. Jack holds
himself responsible for his fiancée’s death. He’s also hiding another secret
which threatens the fragile resumption of their relationship. Will Abbey ever
forgive him when she finds out the truth?
'Changing the Future': Lisa Marshall is stunned when
celebrated volcanologist Paul Hamilton comes back into her life at the college
where she now teaches. Despite their acrimonious break-up several years
earlier, they soon realise the magnetic attraction between them is stronger
than ever.
However, the past is still part of the present, not least
when Paul discovers Lisa has a young son.
They can't change the past, but will it take a volcanic
eruption to help them change the future?
'Her Only Option': Neve Dalton loves her job as a tour guide
on a River Nile cruise ship as much as she values her independence. She isn’t
ready to settle down with her Egyptian boyfriend, despite his repeated
proposals and his father’s desire to see him married.
Nor is she ready to meet Ross McAllister, a compelling and
fascinating archaeologist. She struggles against her growing attraction to him
until she can no longer ignore what her heart is telling her. This is the man
who sets her soul on fire.
When she starts receiving cryptic messages, and Ross’s work
in the famous Valley of the Kings is threatened, Neve has to make a
heart-breaking and life-changing decision which she feels is her only option.
Can they discover whose enmity is forcing them apart before
it's too late?
Dream of Paris: Anna Richards has a dream of going to live
and study in Paris, but when Matthew Carlton comes into her life, her dream
changes direction. Attraction sparks between them, but Matt’s behaviour is
strangely inconsistent. Anna is shocked when she discovers the reason and is
sure there is no future for them. Can Paris work its magic and make her dream
come true?
The winners will be chosen on Saturday February 16th, and
you can enter more than once by leaving more than one comment, but don’t forget
to say why you would like the novel – and please leave an email address too, so
that I can contact you if you win!
Good luck!
