Guest Author Kae Elle Wheeler.
Thank you, Ella Quinn.
Guest Author Kae Elle Wheeler.
Thank you, Ella Quinn.
Kae Elle Wheeler and “The English Lily”: Lady Yarmouth’s Letter.
The English Lily was officially released yesterday. Read Lady Kendra’s note to her friend Charles Thomas.
From The Earl’s Error ~~~~ enjoy!
Lorelei urged Bethie out before her, no doubt further shocking her delicate sensibilities with the lack of natural ordered precedence. “Go,” she whispered.
Bethie marched down the street like the general Lorelei could depend upon. An earsplitting whistle pierced the air causing her to flinch. A second later a badly sprung cab pulled over; Bethie gave the driver their direction in low tones. Lorelei picked up her step.
One whiff of the stench inside had her quickly digging through her reticule for a handkerchief. Bethie did not bother to hide her smirk which Lorelei ignored. “You did tell him to drop us two blocks—”
Bethie expelled an exasperated sigh. “Milady,” she said, indignant. “I cannot have you bein’ seen in the vicinity of that harlot’s abode. I gots’ my reputation to see to.”
“Bethie, you will mind your place when you speak to me,” Lorelei informed her primly. “I can sack you, you know.”
Bethie shook her head at the fate she appeared resigned to. “Won’t matter none, iffn’ we’re caught, his lordship will see to the sackin’ hisself.”
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When did gothic romances become unpopular? You know the ones I mean, the crumbling castles, the jagged cliffs where the ground can disintegrate beneath your very feet only to send you flying over the edge to a horrifying end.
Where the dead heroine’s portrait is bound to the sale of that monstrosity of a castle, where she roams the night, leaving behind scented jasmine in her wake. The faint sounds of a music box and long ago laughter.
**sigh**
Yes, where have those novels disappeared to?
Well, I can lead you to one that will keep you awake at night. If you read any of Teresa Mederios, you know that she delivers with outrageous wit and, in this case, intrigue. And, it works. How the hero and the heroine lecture each other, then insist on punishing themselves, depriving themselves of any words or actions of comforts of their own. Instead, its guilt in their respective lives, so deep, though each can see the nurturer in the other so clearly.
Ah, but this might all sound like the same old story, until—
He sees her at the edge of the cliff. He runs for her but he’s too late. . she’s thrown herself over. What does a real hero do? He throws himself after her, of course.
I really do miss gothic romance. Have fun with this one. You’ll love it. —Kathy L Wheeler
This is the first story I’ve read from Courtney Milan, and I’m happy to report it will not be my last. She has a gripping emotional pull that is not strung so tight that I cannot breathe. She creates such a compelling conflict that I could not put down my book (or e-reader, as was this case.)
This is the first story I’ve read from Courtney Milan, and I’m happy to report it will not be my last. She has a gripping emotional pull that is not strung so tight that I cannot breathe. She also creates such a compelling conflict that I could not put down my book (or e-reader, as was this case.)
I especially love a man who sees beyond the obvious, and in this instance, our hero, Evan Carlton, Earl of Westfield, created a terrible situation for a woman he’d been too young to appreciate, yet was very attracted to, when he was all of nineteen. Rather than trap himself at such a young age, but still draw the attention of the young woman in question, he ended up making up a bit of a joke about her that lasted a decade long. And, rather than facing his folly, he ran.
But when his brother passes away, leaving him the title, he has no choice but to return home and face his demons. More than that—her. She, Lady Elaine Warren, has suffered through the snickers of society all those years, and now he’s back. To make matters worse, his cousin, Lady Diana, is determined to remind one and all of her cousin’s part in Elaine’s horrific downfall—all out of her own fear.
This is a story about trust. While the story is short by novel length, Ms. Milan takes us through a period of another nine months of rebuilding. This is a lovely story. So compelling on several different levels.
This story touched my heart, and it will yours too. —Kathy L Wheeler
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