Join the virtual book tour of A SEASIDE SUMMER, a collection of novellas by bestselling authors Josi S. Kilpack, Martha Keyes, and Heather B. Moore, August 23-September 19, 2021. Over twenty-five popular on-line influencers specializing in Regency romance, historical romance, and inspirational fiction will join in the celebration of the release of the 17th book in the bestselling Timeless Regency Romance Collection with a spotlights, exclusive excerpts, and reviews of this new anthology set in Regency England.
Do you like to take a vacation by the sea or a lake? If so, where if your favorite vacation spot?
In The New Countess, Diane is
happy to be visiting the family cottage by the sea with her children without
the societal pressures of being a countess.
She has just married the earl as a second marriage and is expecting
their first child together. When the
earl arrives, it threatens to upset her vacation plans. Can the two of them learn to love each other
without the societal roles and pressures they entail?
In Mishaps and Memories,
Judith’s chances of marriage are ruined with Mr. Carlisle makes a great joke of
her last name after an unfortunate incident.
Shortly thereafter, Mr. Carlisle suffers an accident and is discovered
by Judith with no memories. She tells him
he is a servant for a joke, but will it become something more?
In Moonlight Summer, Dottie is
on vacation with her new stepsisters and stepfather, as well as her
mother. Her stepfather has found a great
match for her, but after she meets their mysterious neighbor Oscar, she starts
to wonder if she should marry without love.
What is Oscar’s mysterious past?
I loved all three stories, and
they were highly enjoyable to read. I
flew through this book as I loved the characters and their unique stories. I really enjoyed the seaside theme as the end
of summer winds down. I enjoyed that
each love story explored different aspects of love. I especially enjoyed that this was a clean
read as I love closed door romances.
Overall, A Seaside Summer is a wonderful collection of regency novellas that I could not put down. I highly recommend it!
Book Source: Review Copy for being a part of the Book Tour
put together by Austenprose. Thank-you!
QUICK FACTS
· Title: A
Seaside Summer: Timeless Regency Romance Collection (Book 17)
·
Authors: Josi S. Kilpack,
Martha Keyes, and Heather B. Moore
· Series: Book 17
in the Timeless Regency Romance Collection
·
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical
Romance, Inspirational Fiction
·
Publisher: Mirror
Press (August 24, 2021)
·
Length: (307) pages
· Trade paperback
ISBN: 978-1952611186
· Audiobook
ASIN: B09C6PDGB2
· eBook
ASIN: B092FLD2TX
· Tour
Dates: August 23 – September
19, 2021
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Join us for three novellas in one collection:
The New Countess, by Josi S. Kilpack
Diane knows why the earl asked her to marry him; he needed a mother for his
daughter, an heir for his title, and a hostess to assist with his position in
Parliament. With two sons of her own, and no security to speak of, she never
thought twice about accepting his proposal. Summering at his holiday cottage at
the sea was meant to be reward for a busy first year as the new countess, and a
time for her to rest before their baby is born. She is expecting lazy days on
the beach with the children, simple meals, and keeping her own schedule. When
the earl surprises her with a visit, she does her best not to resent the
intrusion. When she learns that he came for the sole purpose of being with her
and getting to know her better, she realizes that perhaps this marriage can be
more than she expected. Is she ready for him to know her and love her and
explore this new possibility together? She wants to be, but it is not an easy
thing to let go of expectations and open up to an entirely new way of life.
Mishaps and Memories, by Martha Keyes
Judith Jardine’s one chance at a brilliant match is doomed from the start when
she is ignored and then mocked by the ton’s most sought-after gentleman. Under
a gloomy cloud of failure, Judith is exiled to a seaside cottage to spend the
summer helping her sister—and living a life far below the one she experienced
for her week in Brighton. When she discovers the man responsible for her
misfortune unconscious on the beach, she heeds her better impulses and has him
brought to the cottage to be seen to. But James Carlisle has no recollection of
who he is, what happened to him, or how he has wronged her, and Judith sees the
opportunity to teach him a valuable lesson—unless the deception and her
feelings get the best of her first.
Moonlight Summer, by Heather B. Moore
Oscar Rosewell’s life is not lacking in many things even though he lives on the
fringes of society due to his father’s ruined reputation. He’s sworn off having
any personal relationships with ton members—his only interest lies in keeping
his business thriving. He’s content with his day-to-day anonymity, and business
keeps his heart from getting exposed. It’s safer that way. Until Oscar meets
Miss Dorothea Atkinson. A woman capturing his interest is a rare thing, but
Miss Atkinson is nearly engaged to a man of her parents’ choosing. Would it be
wrong to wish for something to go terribly wrong between the couple? Soon,
Oscar learns that wishing can become a reality, but often, the price is an even
heavier thing to pay.
ABOUT THE SERIES
AUTHOR BIOS
Josi S.
Kilpack is the bestselling author of several Proper Romance, Timeless Romance
series, and a Cozy Culinary Mystery series. Her books, A Heart Revealed
and Lord Fenton's Folly; were Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of
the Year. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children
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Martha Keyes is a Whitney Award winning author born,
raised, and educated in Utah—a home she loves dearly but also dearly loves to
escape whenever she can by traveling the world. She received a BA in French
Studies and a Master of Public Health, both from Brigham Young University.
Word crafting has always fascinated her,
but it wasn’t until a few years ago that she considered writing her own
stories. When she isn’t writing, she is honing her photography skills, looking
for travel deals, and spending time with her family. She lives with her husband
and twin boys in Vineyard, Utah.
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Heather
B. Moore is a USA Today bestseller and award-winning author of
more than seventy publications. She's lived on both the east and west coasts of
the United States, including Hawaii, and attended school abroad including the
Cairo American College in Egypt, and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in
Israel. She loves to learn about anything in history and, as an author, is
passionate about historical research.
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TOUR SCHEDULE
Aug 23 Austenprose (Review)
Aug 24 My Jane Austen Book Club (Excerpt)
Aug 24 Getting Your Read On (Review)
Aug 26 Heidi
Reads (Review)
Aug 27 Our
Book Confessions (Review)
Aug 30 The Lit Bitch
(Spotlight)
Aug 30 Wishful
Endings (Review)
Sept 01 The
Book Diva Reads (Spotlight)
Sept 01 Rosanne E. Lortz (Review)
Sept 02 Laura's
Reviews (Review)
Sept 04 Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen (Excerpt)
Sept 07 Probably
at the Library (Review)
Sept 08 Gwendalyn's
Books (Review)
Sept 09 Books
and Socks Rock (Spotlight)
Sept 10 Christian Chick's Thoughts (Review)
Sept 11 Storeybook
Reviews (Excerpt)
Sept 13 From Pemberley to Milton (Review)
Sept 13 My
Bookish Bliss (Review)
Sept 14 Bookworm
Lisa (Review)
Sept 15 Relz
Reviewz (Spotlight)
Sept 15 Reading with Emily (Review)
Sept 16 Lu Reviews Books (Review)
Sept 17 Greenish Bookshelf
(Spotlight)
Sept 17 Austenesque Reviews (Review)
Sept 17 Bringing
Up Books (Review)
Sept 18 Book Confessions of an Ex-Ballerina (Review)
Sept 19 Eli's Novel Reviews (Review)
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GIVEAWAY
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This contest is open internationally. The winner will be drawn randomly
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Thanks for the review, Laura. I am so glad that it was a great fit for the first week of back-to-school. I am looking forward to the next book in the collection, The Inns of Devonshire. Best, LA
ReplyDeleteLaura, Thank you for sharing your lovely review!
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