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Take a break from the hectic holiday season with this collection of timeless Christmas Kisses. From USA Today Bestselling and award-winning authors, this set includes -

A Knight's Christmas Wish by LANA WILLIAMS -
Weary and injured, Sir Rylan wants only to return home for Christmas but first must deliver terrible news to a now widowed lady. Lady Kayte has been miserable married to a gruff lord and fears her late husband’s brother will claim her. Will the strong, handsome knight be the answer to her prayers?


Destiny’s Kiss by ELIZABETH ROSE -
A surprise kiss under the mistletoe from a burly Scot has the English Lady Annalyse wishing she hadn’t been raised in a nunnery. Ross Douglas has come to England for revenge, but finds his destiny changed in ways he could have never imagined. Can one kiss change the fate of two people forever?


Wish Upon a Winter Solstice by EMMA PRINCE –
When Keita Cameron trespasses onto the lands of her clan’s enemy, she never expects to come face to face with the man they call the Demon of Loch Moy—or succumb to the dark heat her captor stirs within her.


Mistletoe Magic by LAUREL O'DONNELL –
A confident knight arrives home to find his childhood friend grown into much more than he remembered. The lady of the castle keeps a dangerous secret that threatens all she holds dear. Will Mistletoe Magic save them?


The Right to Remain Single by BARBARA MONAJEM –
Thomasina Warren has sworn never to marry, but all that stands between her and the latest stodgy suitor of her father’s choice is a very protective ghost. When James Blakely offers to get rid of the ghost, he thinks he’ll be doing a good deed. Instead, he is faced with the hostile Thomasina, her cowardly suitor, pigheaded father, lecherous cousin, an exorcist monk, and a ghost who warns of danger and deadly peril—and a few short days in which to convince Thomasina that with the right man, she might just want to marry after all.


Highland Mists by HILDIE MCQUEEN –
When a strong warrior, Declan, is forced to marry, he does everything in his power to keep from it. Love comes in the most unusual way in this delightful Highlander romance.


Upon A Midnight Clear by AMANDA MCCABE –
Antoinette Duvall and Captain Mark Payne both live relatively lonely lives on the fringes of English village life, but a special moonlit encounter on Christmas Eve brings them together and alters the course of their lives.


Unkissable Knight by ANNA MARKLAND –
Dervenn de Roure is a hero of the Battle of Hastings, the same conflict that left Victorine orphaned and facing poverty. She must marry to survive. Dervenn's scarred face bears testimony to his sacrifice, but the haughty Victorine cannot overlook the fact he is Breton, not Norman. It might take an unlikely matchmaker like William the Conqueror to make her see Dervenn is the man she needs.

Wild Highland Mistletoe by ELIZA KNIGHT –
Dunrobin Castle is overflowing with excitement and holiday spirit because of the upcoming Sutherland clan gathering. But when a mysterious missive arrives begging Laird and Lady Sutherland for help in a rescue mission, they leave the safety of the castle, and ride headlong into a trap.


One Knight’s Kiss by CATHERINE KEAN –
Days before Christmas, Lady Honoria Whitford buys a book at the market to add to her prized collection. As Christmas mischief under the Kissing Bough unfolds with Lord Tristan de Champagne, so does the secret of the book—one destined to bring great peril but also ever-after love.

Historical Romance Rocks!

Whether you prefer Medieval, Regency or the Wild West, a historical romance will take you away to a place and time where you will live out a wonderful love story with a Duke, a Lord, A Laird or a handsome cowboy.

Today I'm sharing these new releases by amazing historical authors.  In each of these books you will be swept to an era in the past and experience a breathtaking love affair.  Get away for a few days and live out a wonderful fantasy.

Hope you enjoy!  Tell me if you read historical.  Are you curious now?  I bet you are!!

The Damsel (The Bride Quest Book 2) by Claire Delacroix  

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The Spy Who Seduced Her (The Brethren Book 1) by Christi Caldwell

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Desire's Ransom: Medieval Outlaws Book 3 by Glynnis Campbell 

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Laird of Darkness (MacDougall Legacy Book 3) by Eliza Knight  

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How a Scot Surrenders to a Lady (Highlander Vows: Entangled Hearts Book 5) 

by Julie Johnstone http://amzn.to/2j9fZPl

Shield of Kronos (The Great Knights of de Moray Book 1) by Kathryn Le Veque  

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A MASTERPIECE OF HOLIDAY STORYTELLING...

Imagine, if you will, that it is Christmas Eve.

The candles are guttered, one by one, and a hush falls over the grand parlor. The children have gone to bed, and a tall, gloriously decorated Christmas tree looms in the shadows of the hearth’s dying embers. Beside the tree a nutcracker stands guard, its broken jaw cradled in a kerchief tied about its head. All is quiet in this dark, peaceful scene until the long case clock chimes. Dulcet tones form a gentle symphony, and the parlor comes to life.

Now, the magic happens.

Lose yourself in The Nutcracker Reimagined, a collection of eleven Christmas tales based on the most treasured characters from the famous holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Sugarplum fairies will dance in your head, as armies of mice and legions of dolls do battle, and a wounded nutcracker and his lady fair become the stuff of which legends are made. From Arabian dancers to living flowers and hosts of angels, enjoy these tales as reimagined characters from the beloved Christmas tradition find their own happily ever after.

And as the clock’s chimes signal the approaching sunrise, you’ll awaken from these magical stories to discover it has all been a beautiful dream of a retold Christmas classic.

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Writing the West.... One Bride at a Time

Writing the West.... One Bride at a Time

As many of you may know, writing historical means lots of research.  Just when I think I know enough about life in the west during the1800s, something comes up and I have to do more exploration.

Everything was so different back then, especially in the untamed west. From the way household chores were done, how meals were prepared and even the way people interacted.  During the last book I wrote, which is a mail order bride story, set in Wyoming, 1872, I came across an interesting situation.  How would a single woman survive if the husband-to-be either changed his mind, or died?

In the west, if a woman did not have money, she would be forced to fill mostly domestic duties such as housekeeping, cook or such.  Although women did have some choices, they were very limited.  Many owned businesses, such as restaurants, apothecaries and bakeries, while others ran boarding houses.  However, most of the women in the west had to work hard to barely survive.  Even the married ones, if the husband didn’t make enough, they would work alongside him at farming, ranching or in whatever business they ran.

When women were without resources of income, there was always marriage to a man who could provide a home and protection. Some would end up marrying right away, as men were plentiful and many willing to marry a mail order bride.

In my latest book, the mail order bride, Sarah, decides to find a job after her husband-to-be does not come to meet her when she arrives.  As a matter of fact, he is there at the place where the stagecoach arrives and does not greet her.  [Sarah, A Festive Bride]

Sarah did have a bit of money with her and was able to secure a room in town.  Having arrived with the new town’s teacher, Sarah asked the schoolmarm if she could use help, and together they approached the town’s mayor and asked for work for Sarah a couple days a week. Sarah then found a second job at the apothecary.  I am not sure how accurate this would be in real life.  I can’t imagine this happening to someone.  It would be terrifying.

Of course it goes without saying that many women, who were stranded in the Wild West ended up with a less desirable way to make a living.  Brothels and saloons were a means to survive, although not a good way.  Many women in those establishments were mistreated and caught transmittable deceases. Most died very young.

There are so many articles and stories of mail order marriages going either wonderfully well or horribly wrong.  My favorite was of the bride whose train was held up by robbers.  The leader of the gang allowed the upset bride-to-be to keep her trousseau before blowing up the train.  Was he a kind-hearted robber?  Maybe, or maybe not, since it turned out he was the groom.  This makes great fodder for a book!  If you want to look up the true story, the mail order bride’s name was Eleanor Barry.

Now, I’m off to do more research, because my interest has been piqued once. I going to look up more mail order bride stories because I need ideas, truth can be a lot more interesting than fiction.

Read Sarah, A Festive Bride today! The book is on Amazon here:  http://amzn.to/2rH7Osj

Hildie McQueen

USA Today bestselling author of the Brides for All Seasons series

Website:  www.HildieMcQueen.com

Amazon Page:  http://amzn.to/2tJokJT

First Ride Cowboy because You Never Forget Your First…


I am part of a collaboration with some amazing bestselling authors to bring you First Ride Cowboy. This set of first in a series collection is available for a limited time at only .99¢

Wondering why we offer it as such a low price? We want to introduce you to new authors and also to our series!  It's a win/win for readers and the authors!


Saddle up for a sexy ride with 18 bestselling and award winning authors as they share with you their first in a series. These cowboys will claim your heart with their rough edges and raw emotions. Dust off your boots, and join us for a ride you'll never forget.

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Excerpt from Aurora, A Romantic Bride

Women cooed at Milford's mother as he and his father helped her to the stairway. Not a second later, they moved away and reached for a fresh cocktail. It was well understood. They were to remain until Mr. Jameson returned to give an update on his wife's health.

The conversation buzzed as Aurora moved closer to the patio doorway.

"I hope you are paying attention to your mother-in-law’s lessons on how to keep your social events forefront on society's lips." The woman, Gertrude, had come to stand next to her.

She was pretty in a no-nonsense sort of way. Her dark hair was pulled up allowing into a tumble of curls to fall from it’s holdings. Gertrude rolled her eyes and curled her upper lip. "All she had to do was feign a headache and excuse herself if she was bored with our company. Of course, that would not have made for gossip fodder."

"It does cut our evening short, which is distressful for some of the guests. This way, she cannot be blamed," Aurora said immediately, regretting her slip. "However, I'm sure she overtaxed herself today."

The woman smiled and Aurora immediately liked her. “Perhaps this is a good time for me to slip away. I find myself with a headache.”

Gertrude lifted an eyebrow. “I can certainly understand why.”

Not wanting to ponder what Gertrude knew, Aurora nodded and hurried away.

She went to her father, who stood next to doors leading outside to the gardens. "Enjoy the rest of your evening, Father. I'm going home. I have a headache."

He looked around the room and huffed. "Quite so. I'll join you." He motioned for her mother, who shook her head. "Ah well, she'll ride home with the Pattersons, I'm sure, as she will remain until the end to ensure our hostess is not in grave danger of sudden death," he mumbled. Aurora laughed, gaining astonished looks.

"Come, Father, before you get me in more trouble."

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Boys will be Boys!  An Excerpt from Wilhelmina, A Winter Bride

Laurel, Montana, near Billings

Marcus Hamilton spurred his horse forward to rush after his brother’s. They raced toward the stables and, as always, it became part of the competition between them. The rascal had a good lead on him, but Marcus' horse was faster. He reached the barn just as Tobias dismounted.

When Marcus tackled Tobias from behind, both fell to the ground rolling over each other, throwing punches. The horses, smarter than their owners, moved away from the ruckus and voluntarily entered the corral area.

Tobias landed a hard punch to Marcus’ jaw and he fell back, blinking away the stars that appeared. Seeing the advantage, Tobias scrambled over and sunk a fist into his brother’s gut.

"Boys! Cut it out right now!" Their father's deep voice was followed by two swift kicks, one for each of them.

Tobias tumbled off of Marcus and landed on the ground next to him. Both looked up at a furious Jacob Hamilton. "Enough of this nonsense. Marcus, you have no right to be angry with your brother. It was clearly an accident that he hit you with the rope."

Marcus sat up and glared at his brother. "Twice?" When Tobias grinned, Marcus almost punched him again. But his father's presence stopped him. He rubbed at the side of his face. "I've got scratches all over the side of my face from the rope. He didn't have to be so close. Both of us know he's too good of a roper for it to be an accident."

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