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Duke by Day, Rogue by Night is Here!!
Happy Halloween everybody!
Who doesn't love an alpha male, especially if he's dressed as a pirate? An aristocrat portraying himself as a fop to keep his enemies and the ton at bay? Or men willing to forsake their place in society as first sons in order to serve England without falling under suspicion? Most anyone would find a rogue like this wildly exciting. But not Lady Constance Danbury. Her previous experience with pirates left her motherless and fearful of the sea. But when her father's reputation is practically in tatters and he must wed her to a lecherous lord with a penchant for abuse in order to replenish his coffers, Constance boards a ship bound for Spain in order to escape and plead for her aunt's help. What happens on that ship catapaults Constance into a den of intrigue and danger. It also brings her face to face with a man who cannot compete with her wildest imaginings— a duke by day, rogue by night.
While you masquerade in costume today, I hope you'll give the first book in my Nelson's Tea trilogy a try. It debuted two days ago and I'm still over the moon.
Enjoy the adventure, but don't forget to love a rogue.
Katherine
www.katherinebone.com
Who doesn't love an alpha male, especially if he's dressed as a pirate? An aristocrat portraying himself as a fop to keep his enemies and the ton at bay? Or men willing to forsake their place in society as first sons in order to serve England without falling under suspicion? Most anyone would find a rogue like this wildly exciting. But not Lady Constance Danbury. Her previous experience with pirates left her motherless and fearful of the sea. But when her father's reputation is practically in tatters and he must wed her to a lecherous lord with a penchant for abuse in order to replenish his coffers, Constance boards a ship bound for Spain in order to escape and plead for her aunt's help. What happens on that ship catapaults Constance into a den of intrigue and danger. It also brings her face to face with a man who cannot compete with her wildest imaginings— a duke by day, rogue by night.
While you masquerade in costume today, I hope you'll give the first book in my Nelson's Tea trilogy a try. It debuted two days ago and I'm still over the moon.
Enjoy the adventure, but don't forget to love a rogue.
Katherine
www.katherinebone.com
Sail Ho!
THE ROGUE'S PRIZE book cover is live! As you can see on my Goodreads page, it's been added to my list of books. Woot!!!
You can't imagine my excitement, me hearties. My publisher's art department got this cover right. The heroine of THE ROGUE'S PRIZE, Lady Adele Seaton, is the only daughter of Earl Pendrim in a sea of six stalwart pirating sons. Redheaded and green-eyed, her fiery Irish temper and adventurous spirit warn she's a force to be reckoned with. And it's up to Captain Henry Guffald to tame her if he's ever going to achieve his objective ~ rescue Garrick Seaton, another member of Nelson's Tea who's been captured in Spain.
The book gets off to a rousing start when Adele attacks Henry's ship. I'm sure you can imagine what ensues. Or can you? I hope you'll give the book a try. ;)
If you'd like to read more about my cover reveal, check out my blog at: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/20... or my blog post at Romance Magicians: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
Have a blessed weekend!!!
Katherine
You can't imagine my excitement, me hearties. My publisher's art department got this cover right. The heroine of THE ROGUE'S PRIZE, Lady Adele Seaton, is the only daughter of Earl Pendrim in a sea of six stalwart pirating sons. Redheaded and green-eyed, her fiery Irish temper and adventurous spirit warn she's a force to be reckoned with. And it's up to Captain Henry Guffald to tame her if he's ever going to achieve his objective ~ rescue Garrick Seaton, another member of Nelson's Tea who's been captured in Spain.
The book gets off to a rousing start when Adele attacks Henry's ship. I'm sure you can imagine what ensues. Or can you? I hope you'll give the book a try. ;)
If you'd like to read more about my cover reveal, check out my blog at: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/20... or my blog post at Romance Magicians: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
Have a blessed weekend!!!
Katherine
7 Days Until The Rogue's Prize Releases
"There she is!" Ten sets of wayward eyes arrowed toward the beautiful red-headed creature gliding toward them. Another warning. "She's not your average lady, savvy. No. That one's a hot-headed rebel. Don't turn your backs, men."
"Is she good with a sword?"
A large tattooed man turned and frowned, narrowing his gaze upon the man who’d spoken. "Good?"
"Good enough?” another man asked scratching his nether regions. "I ain't had a woman in months."
The Moroccan snarled and took a menacing step forward. He grabbed the scraggly pirate up by his collar and lifted him the two extra feet it took to bring him face to face. "Mind what you say about your captain."
"Captain?"
"Aye," he said. "Captain."
The lithe red-head in question sauntered up to the Moroccan. "Thank you, Husam.” She scanned the rag-tag group and then, fisting her hands on her hips, shouted, “Now that introductions have been made, its time to capture a Royal Navy ship."
Breathing a sigh of delight... I love a good teaser, just as much as Captain Belle!!!
Join me as I begin a whirlwind week, me hearties. You can find out where my sails are headed at: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
or: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/
Have a great week!!
Blessings,
Katherine
"Is she good with a sword?"
A large tattooed man turned and frowned, narrowing his gaze upon the man who’d spoken. "Good?"
"Good enough?” another man asked scratching his nether regions. "I ain't had a woman in months."
The Moroccan snarled and took a menacing step forward. He grabbed the scraggly pirate up by his collar and lifted him the two extra feet it took to bring him face to face. "Mind what you say about your captain."
"Captain?"
"Aye," he said. "Captain."
The lithe red-head in question sauntered up to the Moroccan. "Thank you, Husam.” She scanned the rag-tag group and then, fisting her hands on her hips, shouted, “Now that introductions have been made, its time to capture a Royal Navy ship."
Breathing a sigh of delight... I love a good teaser, just as much as Captain Belle!!!
Join me as I begin a whirlwind week, me hearties. You can find out where my sails are headed at: http://www.romancemagicians.blogspot....
or: http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/
Have a great week!!
Blessings,
Katherine
11 Days Left ~ Goodreads Giveaway!
It's Wacky Wednesday, me hearties! Mid-week hump. We're on the tail end of this week and headed for a #WW aka wonderful weekend ahead!!!
What's on my fav list this week? Will-I-Am's new cd. Songs like Good Morning, Geekin and #thatPower, plus The World is Crazy, are my favorites. (Picture me jammin on the way to and from work without any rum and you've got a good visual.) Life is so much better with music, don't you think?
5 days left until The Rogue's Prize releases!!! I'm stoked about June 24th and can't wait for your thoughts on this book. It was a joy to write!
Until next time, don't try to fit into a port hole.
Blessings,
Katherine
What's on my fav list this week? Will-I-Am's new cd. Songs like Good Morning, Geekin and #thatPower, plus The World is Crazy, are my favorites. (Picture me jammin on the way to and from work without any rum and you've got a good visual.) Life is so much better with music, don't you think?
5 days left until The Rogue's Prize releases!!! I'm stoked about June 24th and can't wait for your thoughts on this book. It was a joy to write!
Until next time, don't try to fit into a port hole.
Blessings,
Katherine
Two And Nine!
Such an exciting time for me and you, me hearties!!! There are two days left before The Rogue's Prize launches toward your horizon and nine days until the winners of my Goodreads Giveaway for Duke by Day, Rogue by Night are announced!!!
How am I passing the time? My rogue took my mother and me out for a late birthday celebration last night, where I enjoyed a strawberry daiquiri and scrumptious chocolate dessert. Yum!!! And I got to go see Man Of Steel with Henry Cavill. Great movie filled with fabulous comic book adventure. Very nastalgic too as Superman has been one of the major players on the comic scene for as long as I can remember. Critics have mixed reviews for Man Of Steel but they tend to forget when Superman was created, post depression era when America needed a hero to assauge its woes. Iconic! Uplifting! Dependable! Trustworthy and moral! That's Superman.
Today, I enjoyed breakfast with my rogue and we checked out some cars as we're thinking of trading in our 2000 model for one with better gas mileage. And of course, what day could go by without writing, eh?
Until The Rogue's Prize comes out, here's a snippet for you to enjoy.
With escape in the forefront of her thoughts, Adele asked, “What are you going to do with me?”
“That is something I’ve been asking myself since the moment I saw you brandishing a sword in your hand.”
There was a gleam in Guffald’s eyes, a faint signature sign she recognized — respect, but also something more powerful — attraction. She’d seen the look on Harrison’s face. Lust! Guffald’s momentary lapse gave her an idea. She drew him in.
“Then don’t hold back,” she said. “Go ahead. Kiss me.”
His lips were mere inches away. His cynical eyes turned stormy as they examined hers. At his nearness, unbidden warmth enveloped her, setting off a maelstrom throughout her body. She could feel herself sinking beneath his blue-eyed stare. Determined, however, not to succumb and to keep her wits, she fought the inclination to close the distance and erected a barrier of anger around her. Focus, girl. Focus on what you really want — no, need. She needed to bring Captain Guffald to heel. Not the other way around. But to do so, she was going to have to tempt the devil, draw him close enough so the tips of his lips caressed hers. Then, just as he gave in to her seduction, she’d dispatch him, proving she was immune to him.
Yes, a good plan.
“Kiss me,” she repeated, her voice a tremulous whisper.
Tenderness softened his eyes. He moved in, touching his lips to hers just as she lifted her knee to do him harm. But instead of being startled, his reflexes were quick. Arrowing daggers at her, he stepped easily aside. Undaunted, she swooped underneath his arm, twisting sideways until she was behind him and whipped the chains in an effort to wrap them around Guffald’s neck. But the captain had already anticipated her attack. He countered her actions, ducking to the side before she could trap him. In an instant, he appeared behind her, pinning both of her arms to her sides.
His voice was cool, impersonal. “The cobra finally shows its fangs.”
Guffald didn’t give her time to react. He pulled her toward one of the hanging lamps where he swiftly attached one of her manacled wrists to a hook, and then pulled her other arm outward until he could latch the iron link to another hook on the bedpost.
Outraged, Adele screamed and rattled her chains. “You can’t be serious.”
“Aye,” he said, “I can.” He grinned and straightened his shoulders before easing a knife out of the waistband of his breeches.
Adele’s eyes widened. She was so furious she could barely speak. “W-What do you intend to do with t-that?” Her entire body grew rigid. Did he intend to rid himself of his current problem — her? Garrick will die if you kill me! she wanted to scream.
Oblivious to the fear and rage mounting inside of her, Guffald’s eyes took on a mischievous twinkle. How could he be so callous? For all that was holy, she was a woman! She kicked and thrust her feet into the air, desperately trying to kick him, wound him, anything to keep him from getting closer. But the more she jerked in an attempt to do him bodily harm, the deeper the iron bands dug into her wrists. As her anger became a burning fury, she yelped in pain until her bravado disintegrated.
When she’d spent her last ounce of strength, Guffald moved in closer and placed the dirk’s tip close to her throat. “You like to play games, don’t you?”
She choked down a lump of fear as he lightly stroked the knife along her jaw. “It depends on the game,” she said.
“I have a rewarding game in mind.” Guffald dragged the knife from her jaw to the tip of the collar of Winters’s uniformed coat. Adele held her breath as a grin overtook the captain’s features and he cut off the top button. Pop. She inhaled a swift breath as the now useless ornament dropped into his waiting hand. He cradled it there for a moment, as if weighing it, and then slowly lifted his gaze to hers. His sardonic smile intoned he wasn’t finished.
“What are you doing?” she gasped.
He laughed as if she was dense. “Cutting off buttons, of course.”
Female pirate? Sword fights? Mistaken identities? Rollicking good fun? What's not to love, eh? I do hope you'll give The Rogue's Prize a try and that you'll love these characters as much as I do.
Blessings,
Katherine
How am I passing the time? My rogue took my mother and me out for a late birthday celebration last night, where I enjoyed a strawberry daiquiri and scrumptious chocolate dessert. Yum!!! And I got to go see Man Of Steel with Henry Cavill. Great movie filled with fabulous comic book adventure. Very nastalgic too as Superman has been one of the major players on the comic scene for as long as I can remember. Critics have mixed reviews for Man Of Steel but they tend to forget when Superman was created, post depression era when America needed a hero to assauge its woes. Iconic! Uplifting! Dependable! Trustworthy and moral! That's Superman.
Today, I enjoyed breakfast with my rogue and we checked out some cars as we're thinking of trading in our 2000 model for one with better gas mileage. And of course, what day could go by without writing, eh?
Until The Rogue's Prize comes out, here's a snippet for you to enjoy.
With escape in the forefront of her thoughts, Adele asked, “What are you going to do with me?”
“That is something I’ve been asking myself since the moment I saw you brandishing a sword in your hand.”
There was a gleam in Guffald’s eyes, a faint signature sign she recognized — respect, but also something more powerful — attraction. She’d seen the look on Harrison’s face. Lust! Guffald’s momentary lapse gave her an idea. She drew him in.
“Then don’t hold back,” she said. “Go ahead. Kiss me.”
His lips were mere inches away. His cynical eyes turned stormy as they examined hers. At his nearness, unbidden warmth enveloped her, setting off a maelstrom throughout her body. She could feel herself sinking beneath his blue-eyed stare. Determined, however, not to succumb and to keep her wits, she fought the inclination to close the distance and erected a barrier of anger around her. Focus, girl. Focus on what you really want — no, need. She needed to bring Captain Guffald to heel. Not the other way around. But to do so, she was going to have to tempt the devil, draw him close enough so the tips of his lips caressed hers. Then, just as he gave in to her seduction, she’d dispatch him, proving she was immune to him.
Yes, a good plan.
“Kiss me,” she repeated, her voice a tremulous whisper.
Tenderness softened his eyes. He moved in, touching his lips to hers just as she lifted her knee to do him harm. But instead of being startled, his reflexes were quick. Arrowing daggers at her, he stepped easily aside. Undaunted, she swooped underneath his arm, twisting sideways until she was behind him and whipped the chains in an effort to wrap them around Guffald’s neck. But the captain had already anticipated her attack. He countered her actions, ducking to the side before she could trap him. In an instant, he appeared behind her, pinning both of her arms to her sides.
His voice was cool, impersonal. “The cobra finally shows its fangs.”
Guffald didn’t give her time to react. He pulled her toward one of the hanging lamps where he swiftly attached one of her manacled wrists to a hook, and then pulled her other arm outward until he could latch the iron link to another hook on the bedpost.
Outraged, Adele screamed and rattled her chains. “You can’t be serious.”
“Aye,” he said, “I can.” He grinned and straightened his shoulders before easing a knife out of the waistband of his breeches.
Adele’s eyes widened. She was so furious she could barely speak. “W-What do you intend to do with t-that?” Her entire body grew rigid. Did he intend to rid himself of his current problem — her? Garrick will die if you kill me! she wanted to scream.
Oblivious to the fear and rage mounting inside of her, Guffald’s eyes took on a mischievous twinkle. How could he be so callous? For all that was holy, she was a woman! She kicked and thrust her feet into the air, desperately trying to kick him, wound him, anything to keep him from getting closer. But the more she jerked in an attempt to do him bodily harm, the deeper the iron bands dug into her wrists. As her anger became a burning fury, she yelped in pain until her bravado disintegrated.
When she’d spent her last ounce of strength, Guffald moved in closer and placed the dirk’s tip close to her throat. “You like to play games, don’t you?”
She choked down a lump of fear as he lightly stroked the knife along her jaw. “It depends on the game,” she said.
“I have a rewarding game in mind.” Guffald dragged the knife from her jaw to the tip of the collar of Winters’s uniformed coat. Adele held her breath as a grin overtook the captain’s features and he cut off the top button. Pop. She inhaled a swift breath as the now useless ornament dropped into his waiting hand. He cradled it there for a moment, as if weighing it, and then slowly lifted his gaze to hers. His sardonic smile intoned he wasn’t finished.
“What are you doing?” she gasped.
He laughed as if she was dense. “Cutting off buttons, of course.”
Female pirate? Sword fights? Mistaken identities? Rollicking good fun? What's not to love, eh? I do hope you'll give The Rogue's Prize a try and that you'll love these characters as much as I do.
Blessings,
Katherine
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night is a Kindle Daily Deal!
At last, I can announced my special news, me hearties! And believe you me, it was terrible having to hold this in.
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night, Book One in my Nelson's Tea Series, is a #KindleDailyDeal today!!! Woot and huzzah!!! I'm so excited about this and have brought out pirate jokes and mayhem on my Facebook, Twitter and everywhere else I can think to plunder online. All in the name of fun and excitement, o' course.
My interview at Paperbacks 'n Papercuts is live today. Make sure to check out the shenanigans at:
http://paperbacksnpapercuts.blogspot....
You can follow the fun on Twitter at: @katherinelbone I love to make more friends!
I'm on my Facebook page today at:
https://www.facebook.com/katherine.bo...
And my Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kather...
Come celebrate with me, luvs. And if you're feeling extra jaunty, would you help share the word that Duke by Day is only #99cents today? I'd be most grateful for your kindness!
Time to break open the Henry Morgan and make a toast!
Blessings,
Katherine
Duke by Day, Rogue by Night, Book One in my Nelson's Tea Series, is a #KindleDailyDeal today!!! Woot and huzzah!!! I'm so excited about this and have brought out pirate jokes and mayhem on my Facebook, Twitter and everywhere else I can think to plunder online. All in the name of fun and excitement, o' course.
My interview at Paperbacks 'n Papercuts is live today. Make sure to check out the shenanigans at:
http://paperbacksnpapercuts.blogspot....
You can follow the fun on Twitter at: @katherinelbone I love to make more friends!
I'm on my Facebook page today at:
https://www.facebook.com/katherine.bo...
And my Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kather...
Come celebrate with me, luvs. And if you're feeling extra jaunty, would you help share the word that Duke by Day is only #99cents today? I'd be most grateful for your kindness!
Time to break open the Henry Morgan and make a toast!
Blessings,
Katherine
Goodreads Giveaway!
Ahoy, me hearties! It's summer and temps ARR really showin' it in my neck of the woods. We're expected to crest the 100 digits with storms and high humidity today. Whew! I'm so glad there be a good breeze in me cabin these days.
I've been out to sea with me family and venturing' into the writing cave, but I haven't forgotten the wonderful readers in me life. Huzzah!!!
*Treasure Alert* Don't miss my Goodreads #Giveaway for an autographed copy of The Rogue's Prize, The Nelson's Tea Series Book #2. Contest ends on July 23, 2015! And as usual, I'll throw in some swag too. (Pirate!)
Future ports: I'll be helpin' Author Julie Johnstone celebrate her latest release on July 27th on FB. If you're open to some great fun, stop by: https://www.facebook.com/events/93480... I'll be featured at 6:20 p.m. (Central)
On July 30th on FB, I'll be helpin' Author Barbara Monajem celebrate her latest release so keep your eye on that weathered horizon for that partay too, me hearties!
My Stationary Ports ARR:
Website: http://www.katherinebone.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/katlbone/
Facebook- Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kat...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/katherinelbone
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katherine...
Instagram: http://instagram.com/katlbone
Tumblr: http://katherinelbone.tumblr.com/
Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/katherinebone
Until next time, I wish you Happy Reading and fare winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
I've been out to sea with me family and venturing' into the writing cave, but I haven't forgotten the wonderful readers in me life. Huzzah!!!
*Treasure Alert* Don't miss my Goodreads #Giveaway for an autographed copy of The Rogue's Prize, The Nelson's Tea Series Book #2. Contest ends on July 23, 2015! And as usual, I'll throw in some swag too. (Pirate!)
Future ports: I'll be helpin' Author Julie Johnstone celebrate her latest release on July 27th on FB. If you're open to some great fun, stop by: https://www.facebook.com/events/93480... I'll be featured at 6:20 p.m. (Central)
On July 30th on FB, I'll be helpin' Author Barbara Monajem celebrate her latest release so keep your eye on that weathered horizon for that partay too, me hearties!
My Stationary Ports ARR:
Website: http://www.katherinebone.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/katlbone/
Facebook- Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kat...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/katherinelbone
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katherine...
Instagram: http://instagram.com/katlbone
Tumblr: http://katherinelbone.tumblr.com/
Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/katherinebone
Until next time, I wish you Happy Reading and fare winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
Congratulations to my Giveaway Winners!!!
Huzzah and Hoorah!!! My Goodreads #Giveaway for The Rogue's Prize event has come to an end. I owe each and every reader who signed up for a chance to win and added Rogue to their "want to read" list a tremendous thank you!
You rock, me hearties!!!
And now what you've all been waiting for, eh? I'm happy to announce that Gloria Vigil and Rachel Flores ARR the winners of autographed copies of The Rogue's Prize, Nelson's Tea Series Book #2!!! And because pirates ARR gatherers of treasure, I'm going to include a bunch of swag for you too. Woot!!!
As I prepare Gloria and Rachel's treasure packages, I want to thank you FABulous readers once more for the 1677 entries to my giveaway. What a boon your interest has been to my soul today! ARR!!!
Keep your eyes feasted on that horizon, me hearties! I'll be offerin' 2 more autographed copies in the near future of the book that started my Nelson's Tea Series off, Duke by Day, Rogue by Night!
Wishin' ye fair winds and blessings,
Katherine
You rock, me hearties!!!
And now what you've all been waiting for, eh? I'm happy to announce that Gloria Vigil and Rachel Flores ARR the winners of autographed copies of The Rogue's Prize, Nelson's Tea Series Book #2!!! And because pirates ARR gatherers of treasure, I'm going to include a bunch of swag for you too. Woot!!!
As I prepare Gloria and Rachel's treasure packages, I want to thank you FABulous readers once more for the 1677 entries to my giveaway. What a boon your interest has been to my soul today! ARR!!!
Keep your eyes feasted on that horizon, me hearties! I'll be offerin' 2 more autographed copies in the near future of the book that started my Nelson's Tea Series off, Duke by Day, Rogue by Night!
Wishin' ye fair winds and blessings,
Katherine
