Romaunce Books

30/12/2023

31/10/2023

STARTS TOMORROW! Follow the for Tuscan Enchantment by Kate Zarrelli Romaunce Books

Librarian Antonia Gray has fled England for northern Tuscany to recover after an unhappy love affair and to work on the archive of a 17th century Italian explorer, a member of a centuries-old aristocratic family. There she meets his descendent, Lorenzo Quattromani, rich, arrogant, handsome - and engaged to the beautiful and ruthless Austrian Giselle. The last thing Antonia wants is to fall in love, least of all with someone so incredibly dangerous. His engagement, though, is not what it seems, but while Lorenzo breaks down Antonia’s resistance Giselle has other ideas.

About the author - Kate Zarrelli is a pen name of Katherine Mezzacappa, an Irish author who lives with her Italian husband and Iris the cat, in northern Tuscany, between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea - the setting for Tuscan Enchantment. As Katie Hutton she has published The Gypsy Bride, The Gypsy's Daughter and Annie of Ainsworth's Mill with Zaffre, with The Maid of Lindall Hall to follow next year. As Katherine Mezzacappa, her The Ballad of Mary Kearney will be published by Addison & Highsmith in 2023 and The Virgin of Florence with Fairlight Books the year after. Her short fiction has been published in a range of magazines worldwide. She is also a manuscript assessor for a major London literary consultancy. Kate has worked as a management consultant, a museum curator, a seamstress and a care assistant. In her spare time, she volunteers with a second-hand book charity of which she is a founder member.Kate's next title for Romaunce is an erotic love story set in Venice, The Casanova Papers, for publication January 2024.

Tomorrow our hosts will be and .crew then on Thursday we will have reviews from and 7

30/10/2023

STARTS MONDAY! Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

On Monday our hosts will be .tx.ana and then on Tuesday we will have reviews from and

29/10/2023

Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Tomorrow we will have reviews from .nook and .reviews.letters.and.recs then on Tuesday our hosts will be and

29/10/2023

Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

On Monday we will have reviews from .nook and .reviews.letters.and.recs then on Tuesday our hosts will be and

29/10/2023

Follow the for Blood Libel (The Isaac Alvarez Mysteries) by Michael Lynes Romaunce Books

Blurb

1495 Seville,Andalusia.

Can Isaac find the real killer to save his best friend from ex*****on?

The Inquisition is determined to execute heretics like Isaac - those who practice Judaism in secret. Friends and family are arrested and set against each other. Isaac's best friend is accused of heresy, and he is forced to choose between him and his own family. King Ferdinand offers to help him - can Isaac trust him? As the mystery unravels what secrets will Isaac uncover about himself, his friends, and his family?

About the author

Michael writes the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, set in late 15th century Andalusia. He won a prize for his debut, Blood Libel, at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival. Best-selling author Sophie Hannah called it, 'immensely gripping,' and the Historical Novel Society said, 'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve.' He published his second novel, The Heretic's Daughter, in 2022. Awais Khan, author of The Company of Strangers, said it had, 'everything a historical thriller should have, and more.' He is hard at work on the third book in the series, The Red Citadel, to be published in 2023. Michael is a member of the Crime Writers' Association - he is the founding convenor of the Gulf Chapter - the Historical Novel Society, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. He is an alumnus of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course. Originally from London, he lives in Dubai with his family.

On Monday our host will be .runes_ then on Tuesday we will have reviews from and

29/10/2023

STARTS WEDNESDAY! Follow the for Tuscan Enchantment by Kate Zarrelli Romaunce Books

Librarian Antonia Gray has fled England for northern Tuscany to recover after an unhappy love affair and to work on the archive of a 17th century Italian explorer, a member of a centuries-old aristocratic family. There she meets his descendent, Lorenzo Quattromani, rich, arrogant, handsome - and engaged to the beautiful and ruthless Austrian Giselle. The last thing Antonia wants is to fall in love, least of all with someone so incredibly dangerous. His engagement, though, is not what it seems, but while Lorenzo breaks down Antonia’s resistance Giselle has other ideas.

About the author - Kate Zarrelli is a pen name of Katherine Mezzacappa, an Irish author who lives with her Italian husband and Iris the cat, in northern Tuscany, between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea - the setting for Tuscan Enchantment. As Katie Hutton she has published The Gypsy Bride, The Gypsy's Daughter and Annie of Ainsworth's Mill with Zaffre, with The Maid of Lindall Hall to follow next year. As Katherine Mezzacappa, her The Ballad of Mary Kearney will be published by Addison & Highsmith in 2023 and The Virgin of Florence with Fairlight Books the year after. Her short fiction has been published in a range of magazines worldwide. She is also a manuscript assessor for a major London literary consultancy. Kate has worked as a management consultant, a museum curator, a seamstress and a care assistant. In her spare time, she volunteers with a second-hand book charity of which she is a founder member.Kate's next title for Romaunce is an erotic love story set in Venice, The Casanova Papers, for publication January 2024.

On Wednesday our hosts will be and .crew then on Thursday we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

Next week!... Angela M Sims - Author at Cardiff Council Hubs - Fairwater Hub
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27/10/2023

Falcon is a roaring, racy ode to the Swinging Sixties, to a new world of openness, s*x, drugs, and jazz, to Oxford intelligentsia and London bohemia, including its underworld and budding gay scene. The novel’s breathless, page-turning narrative comes enriched by Nina Stanger’s first-hand experie...

27/10/2023

Please join us on the for His Head on a Platter by Alan Gold Romaunce Books

Blurb
A historical novel based on the life of the 17th-Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied her r**e and torture through masterful paintings.

"The works shall speak for themselves." So wrote Artemisia Gentileschi in 1649, in a letter to a patron acknowledging her rare position in the art world at that time: a painter, and a woman. Although all too aware that she had a harder job being taken seriously, she had faith in her talent, her work.

Gentileschi's work is known for its strong women, and its vibrant, even shocking depictions of violence. Her story is one of talent, but also resilience, ambition, and fierce determination.

For Gentileschi had to overcome personal trauma and public humiliation before she could attain the status as one of the most significant Italian artists of the age. R***d at 17 by her painting tutor, she endured a scandalous seven-month trial in which she was tortured to ‘prove’ she was telling the truth. Yet she went on to became internationally successful, at a time when painting at all was incredibly rare by a woman.

Today our hosts will be .runes_ and then tomorrow we will have reviews from and .nook

27/10/2023

Please join us on the for His Head on a Platter by Alan Gold Romaunce Books

Blurb
A historical novel based on the life of the 17th-Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied her r**e and torture through masterful paintings.

"The works shall speak for themselves." So wrote Artemisia Gentileschi in 1649, in a letter to a patron acknowledging her rare position in the art world at that time: a painter, and a woman. Although all too aware that she had a harder job being taken seriously, she had faith in her talent, her work.

Gentileschi's work is known for its strong women, and its vibrant, even shocking depictions of violence. Her story is one of talent, but also resilience, ambition, and fierce determination.

For Gentileschi had to overcome personal trauma and public humiliation before she could attain the status as one of the most significant Italian artists of the age. R***d at 17 by her painting tutor, she endured a scandalous seven-month trial in which she was tortured to ‘prove’ she was telling the truth. Yet she went on to became internationally successful, at a time when painting at all was incredibly rare by a woman.

On Monday we will have reviews from .twylie68 and then on Tuesday our hosts will be and

27/10/2023

Please join us on the for His Head on a Platter by Alan Gold Romaunce Books

Blurb
A historical novel based on the life of the 17th-Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied her r**e and torture through masterful paintings.

"The works shall speak for themselves." So wrote Artemisia Gentileschi in 1649, in a letter to a patron acknowledging her rare position in the art world at that time: a painter, and a woman. Although all too aware that she had a harder job being taken seriously, she had faith in her talent, her work.

Gentileschi's work is known for its strong women, and its vibrant, even shocking depictions of violence. Her story is one of talent, but also resilience, ambition, and fierce determination.

For Gentileschi had to overcome personal trauma and public humiliation before she could attain the status as one of the most significant Italian artists of the age. R***d at 17 by her painting tutor, she endured a scandalous seven-month trial in which she was tortured to ‘prove’ she was telling the truth. Yet she went on to became internationally successful, at a time when painting at all was incredibly rare by a woman.

Today our hosts will be and .nook then on Monday we will have reviews from .twylie68 and

27/10/2023

Please join us on the for His Head on a Platter by Alan Gold Romaunce Books

Blurb
A historical novel based on the life of the 17th-Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied her r**e and torture through masterful paintings.

"The works shall speak for themselves." So wrote Artemisia Gentileschi in 1649, in a letter to a patron acknowledging her rare position in the art world at that time: a painter, and a woman. Although all too aware that she had a harder job being taken seriously, she had faith in her talent, her work.

Gentileschi's work is known for its strong women, and its vibrant, even shocking depictions of violence. Her story is one of talent, but also resilience, ambition, and fierce determination.

For Gentileschi had to overcome personal trauma and public humiliation before she could attain the status as one of the most significant Italian artists of the age. R***d at 17 by her painting tutor, she endured a scandalous seven-month trial in which she was tortured to ‘prove’ she was telling the truth. Yet she went on to became internationally successful, at a time when painting at all was incredibly rare by a woman.

Today we will have reviews from then tomorrow our hosts will be and

27/10/2023

Please join us on the for His Head on a Platter by Alan Gold Romaunce Books

Blurb
A historical novel based on the life of the 17th-Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied her r**e and torture through masterful paintings.

"The works shall speak for themselves." So wrote Artemisia Gentileschi in 1649, in a letter to a patron acknowledging her rare position in the art world at that time: a painter, and a woman. Although all too aware that she had a harder job being taken seriously, she had faith in her talent, her work.

Gentileschi's work is known for its strong women, and its vibrant, even shocking depictions of violence. Her story is one of talent, but also resilience, ambition, and fierce determination.

For Gentileschi had to overcome personal trauma and public humiliation before she could attain the status as one of the most significant Italian artists of the age. R***d at 17 by her painting tutor, she endured a scandalous seven-month trial in which she was tortured to ‘prove’ she was telling the truth. Yet she went on to became internationally successful, at a time when painting at all was incredibly rare by a woman.

Today our hosts will be and .inspired then tomorrow we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

STARTS MONDAY! Follow the for Blood Libel (The Isaac Alvarez Mysteries) by Michael Lynes Romaunce Books

Blurb

1495 Seville,Andalusia.

Can Isaac find the real killer to save his best friend from ex*****on?

The Inquisition is determined to execute heretics like Isaac - those who practice Judaism in secret. Friends and family are arrested and set against each other. Isaac's best friend is accused of heresy, and he is forced to choose between him and his own family. King Ferdinand offers to help him - can Isaac trust him? As the mystery unravels what secrets will Isaac uncover about himself, his friends, and his family?

About the author

Michael writes the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, set in late 15th century Andalusia. He won a prize for his debut, Blood Libel, at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival. Best-selling author Sophie Hannah called it, 'immensely gripping,' and the Historical Novel Society said, 'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve.' He published his second novel, The Heretic's Daughter, in 2022. Awais Khan, author of The Company of Strangers, said it had, 'everything a historical thriller should have, and more.' He is hard at work on the third book in the series, The Red Citadel, to be published in 2023. Michael is a member of the Crime Writers' Association - he is the founding convenor of the Gulf Chapter - the Historical Novel Society, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. He is an alumnus of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course. Originally from London, he lives in Dubai with his family.

On Monday we will have reviews from and then on Tuesday our hosts will be .twylie68 and

27/10/2023

STARTS MONDAY! Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

On Monday our hosts will be .tx.ana and then on Tuesday we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

STARTS TODAY! Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Today our hosts will be .tx.ana and then tomorrow we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

STARTS TODAY! Follow the for Blood Libel (The Isaac Alvarez Mysteries) by Michael Lynes Romaunce Books

Blurb

1495 Seville,Andalusia.

Can Isaac find the real killer to save his best friend from ex*****on?

The Inquisition is determined to execute heretics like Isaac - those who practice Judaism in secret. Friends and family are arrested and set against each other. Isaac's best friend is accused of heresy, and he is forced to choose between him and his own family. King Ferdinand offers to help him - can Isaac trust him? As the mystery unravels what secrets will Isaac uncover about himself, his friends, and his family?

About the author

Michael writes the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, set in late 15th century Andalusia. He won a prize for his debut, Blood Libel, at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival. Best-selling author Sophie Hannah called it, 'immensely gripping,' and the Historical Novel Society said, 'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve.' He published his second novel, The Heretic's Daughter, in 2022. Awais Khan, author of The Company of Strangers, said it had, 'everything a historical thriller should have, and more.' He is hard at work on the third book in the series, The Red Citadel, to be published in 2023. Michael is a member of the Crime Writers' Association - he is the founding convenor of the Gulf Chapter - the Historical Novel Society, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. He is an alumnus of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course. Originally from London, he lives in Dubai with his family.

Today we will have reviews from and then tomorrow our hosts will be .twylie68 and

27/10/2023

STARTS TOMORROW! Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Tomorrow our hosts will be .tx.ana and then on Tuesday we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Today our host will be then tomorrow we will have reviews from and

27/10/2023

Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Today our hosts will be and then on Monday we will have reviews from .nook .reviews.letters.and.recs and

24/10/2023

Follow the for Blood Libel (The Isaac Alvarez Mysteries) by Michael Lynes Romaunce Books

Blurb

1495 Seville,Andalusia.

Can Isaac find the real killer to save his best friend from ex*****on?

The Inquisition is determined to execute heretics like Isaac - those who practice Judaism in secret. Friends and family are arrested and set against each other. Isaac's best friend is accused of heresy, and he is forced to choose between him and his own family. King Ferdinand offers to help him - can Isaac trust him? As the mystery unravels what secrets will Isaac uncover about himself, his friends, and his family?

About the author

Michael writes the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, set in late 15th century Andalusia. He won a prize for his debut, Blood Libel, at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival. Best-selling author Sophie Hannah called it, 'immensely gripping,' and the Historical Novel Society said, 'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve.' He published his second novel, The Heretic's Daughter, in 2022. Awais Khan, author of The Company of Strangers, said it had, 'everything a historical thriller should have, and more.' He is hard at work on the third book in the series, The Red Citadel, to be published in 2023. Michael is a member of the Crime Writers' Association - he is the founding convenor of the Gulf Chapter - the Historical Novel Society, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. He is an alumnus of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course. Originally from London, he lives in Dubai with his family.

Today we will have reviews from .twylie68 and then tomorrow our hosts will be and .hann

24/10/2023

Follow the for Love at War by Jill Barry Romaunce Books

Blurb
Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her business training. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna’s looks attract much attention and it is this that drives the story of two men and one woman. Charismatic Captain Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot’s new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible

Today our hosts will be and then tomorrow we will have a review from