Monday, November 17, 2014

Release date NOVEMBER 21st. NOT QUITE AN ANGEL. ENTER your name to win your copy

Releasing November 21st 

NOT QUITE AN ANGEL 
(Decisions Book Four)

Please come by and say hello


I will be doing a drawing for a free giveaway for this historical inspirational romance set in 1906
If you are interested, leave your name, email address, 
and take a moment to respond. 




Sir Geoffrey Wentworth thought he knew every alluring woman in San Francisco, until on the night before his return to England he meets and is mesmerized by the mysterious Lady Delphia -- daughter of a French Marquis. While she seems to have appeared out of nowhere, she's  also managed to steal his heart. Maybe,  he's finally found the bride he's been searching for.
When Sir Geoffrey tries to learn more about this irresistible lady of the night, the two are caught and wounded in the throws of a San Francisco earthquake. It's there he discovers this  mystery woman is no daughter of a marquis at all. Lady Delphia aka Miss Daphne Jordan is nothing more than  the sister of a simple country parson, whose also about to be married.
If there is anything the honorable Sir Geoffrey Wentworth, 2nd son to the Viscount of Salisbury cannot abide is being duped by a woman who doesn't even exist.
Excerpt
Daphne backed up. She had nothing to say to Mrs. Merrick. She had nothing to say to Trevor. He would not be listening anyway.
She couldn't look again at Sir Geoffrey after catching the poker faced expression he gave her following Trevor's unexpected pronouncement. Trevor made it sound as if he had won her hand in a game of cards.
"I must go." She pressed two fingers against her forehead again. Before anyone could try to stop her, Daphne turned and stumbled toward the polished wood stairs.
It was as if she was once again in the Tapestry Room. Running from something she didn’t want to have to face, this time, something not of her doing. This time no one called out to her in French. This time no one compelled her to return.
Daphne darted up the ruby red carpeted steps past the doorman and through the double doors. After the doors swung shut, she felt reasonably safe she could look back through the porthole windows and down into the elegant hall; no one could see her now.
Sir Geoffrey and Rand had sat back down and were whispering back and forth. Trevor was leaned back on his chair; his arms folded his pathetic chin still up, another blood red drink in his hand.
A single tear trickled down Daphne's cheek, but it was pointless to cry. Trevor had tried to make a fool of her, but she couldn't let it get to her. She reached up and pushed the tear away.
Daphne started to turn then stopped. She had begun to think something good might come of her developing relationship with Sir Geoffrey. Here on the ship they might have had a chance to know each other better.
He didn't realize it, but Daphne had become incredibly and irresistibly charmed by him. She couldn’t begin to explain why.
Now he would never know.
Maybe all this was not God's intention, but it had seemed at first as if it was the Lord who had brought them together again.
It had to be more than a coincidence.
At the table Sir Geoffrey had been amiable, warm, gracious, even. For the first time, Daphne had begun to see him in a different light.
Unfortunately, once Trevor arrived, everything changed. His untimely presence brought to ruin any hope for a growing bond between Daphne and Sir Geoffrey.

        
            



21 comments:

  1. Is this a regency? It sounds interesting. I like the excerpt. Please put my name down. Janice Ian

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    1. Thanks for writing in, Janice. No, this isn't a Regency. It is set during the gilded age. I am adding your name to the list. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  2. Two fingers to her head, I have dropped my napkin.............she is quite the drama queen. I have a little trouble with the run on sentences. It will probably be a good book but I have trouble reading books if they don't "flow".

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    1. Thanks for writing in and for your comments. The language and structure here reflects the time period and my voice. :) Appreciate your coming by.

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  3. Your story sounds intriguing. Does it come out in both ebook and print? I look forward to reading it. Please include me.

    Eryn Linders, my email address is eryn12@hotmail.com

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    1. Thanks for writing in, Eryn. Not Quite an Angel is presently available in Ebook. The print will be available in January. I'm glad you are looking forward to reading it. I have added you to the list.

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  4. I like your blurb, Shirley. Add me to the list. I have read your others and I remember the Jordan name. I'm glad there is one about Daphne too. Diane Carver. You can reach me at DCARVER@gmail.com

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    1. So glad you enjoyed the blurb, Diane. i remember hearing from you before on some of my other books. Your comments are so appreciated. You are added to the list.

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  5. Sounds intriguing, Shirley! I love stories set in vintage San Francisco. Congratulations on your new release and please enter my name in your giveaway! Judith Ingram at jingramtws@aol.com

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    1. Thanks so much, Judith. I had a good time putting this story together as the century changed. I have definitely entered you name. I really appreciate your coming by.

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  6. Please enter my name in your drawing. I would love to read your book. Sandy

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    1. Thank you for your interest in my book, Sandra. I will be sure to include your name on the list.

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  7. I enjoyed this book when I read it while critting, so I'll look forward to reading the finished product.

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    1. Good to see you drop by, Connie. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed you as one of my critique partners. I will be sure to add you to the list here.

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  8. I love your books. i can't wait to read this one. will it go in print as well as ebook? please add me to your list. Virginia Halifax

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    1. Thank you for coming by, Virginia. I'm glad you are enjoying my books. I have added you to the list.

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  9. Shirley. I just read a sample of this book. I saw that it was on sale. I would be interested in reading it al. I hope I can win. Ellie RAdmacher

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed the sample, Ellie. There is a detailed one over at Barnes and Nobel too. I put your name on the list. Thanks again for coming by.

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  10. Hello I just found your blog. I would love a copy of your book.
    authorjoannemyers@yahoo.com

    all the best with your writings.

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  11. Thank you for dropping in, JoAnne. I will add your name to the basket. I will be drawing the name for a winner of my book tomorrow. Take care and the best to you as well.

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, JUDITH INGRAM! A GIFT CERTIFICATE IS ON ITS WAY TO YOU! HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS. AND THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME BY.

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