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Excerpt from Kane's Reckoning A Blackwood Series Novel Book 2 Startling Revelations The next morning, I was having coffee in my room, my fingers happily tapping away on my laptop as I skimmed over page after page of places I’d like to see while I was in Scotland. When my cell phone rang the I glanced at the bedside clock on the small table beside the bed. Seven am. I let out a huff. It was probably Lydia, or Eveline, calling to check up on me. Or more likely, wanting details

I sat back in my chair as they began ladling a delicious looking lobster bisque into fine white bowls. Davina took a sip of her wine, then turned to me. “I wasn’t sure if you’d eaten yet,” she said courteously, “so I had the chef prepare something hearty, but light, just in case. I hope you like seafood,” she smiled. Too nervous to eat on the plane, I’d skipped the in-flight meal, munching instead on some crackers to help calm my stomach. And as it was nearing eight o’clock,

Book Excerpt Excerpt from Finding Emmaline A Blackwood Series Novel I Go Out ! Cam and I made our way back to the front of the store just as Lydia was finishing up a sale. As she waved goodbye to the customer, she joined us at the counter. “So, do we have a masterpiece?” Cam folded his muscular arms on  top of the display case. “Well, I don’t know about a masterpiece, but it’s certainly an interesting find.” “Tell me about it,” Lydia drawled. “ Em. hasn’t been able to take he

E mily The moment should have felt awkward, much too intimate for two strangers that had just met. But somehow, as I sat there, with my hand enfolded in his, all I could think was, it just felt… right. As soon as the thought crept into my mind however, I immediately dismissed it. I was here to return the man’s painting. That was all . And it was best that I keep that in mind, no matter how incredibly hot he was. But that voice ! Oh my God! It was even more incredible than it

Excerpt from Kane’s Reckoning A Blackwood Series Novel Available on Amazon Kane I stood in the doorway of my library, studying the enchanting creature standing at my piano. Having seen her photos, I thought I’d prepared myself to see her face to face. But as my heart pounded, I realized that had been too much to hope for. As I took a moment to drink in her beauty, I attempted to calm my racing heart. “Do you play?” With a squeaking yelp, she whirled around, her mouth falling

Excerpt from Finding Emmaline A Blackwood Series Novel As I lay draped over his arm, he raised his head to look down at his handiwork ,  his chest heaving as he observed the wetness from his mouth. Placing a palm between my breasts, he let his hand smooth down the center to my bared midriff ,   following the movement with his gaze. ”My beautiful Emmaline,…"   With a cry, I came fully awake. I was sweating, my heart was pounding, and I could barely breath. What the hell was t

Excerpt from Finding Emmaline A Blackwood Series Novel Book 1 Available on Amazon and Goodreads Yep. Crazy ! At ten minutes after five, I sent Lydia home and finished closing up before heading back to the storeroom to shut down my computer for the night. Sitting at my desk afterward, I was lost in thought as I stared at the painting. I’d been an interesting day, and I was still a little overwhelmed at everything that had happened. Who was this William? Who was Emmaline? And w

Excerpt From Kane’s Reckoning A Blackwood Series Novel Book 1 Deductive Reasoning After spending a restless night mulling over Kane’s offer in my head, I decided to call my sister. I needed advice, and Eveline was always good at helping me clear my head whenever I had a problem. I was close with all my sisters, but growing up, Eveline and I had always had a special bond. Probably because we were so close in age. So here I stood in my kitchen at seven in the morning, gulping d

Book Excerpt Cajuns and Kilts. At exactly four on the dot, Cam came bursting through the front door of my store. Rounding the counter, he grabbed me by the waist for a bone crushing hug, lifting me off my feet as I wrapped my arms around his neck. We lived only minutes away from each other, saw each other at least three times a week, but still, every time I saw him, Cam greeted me like we hadn’t seen each other in years. And I loved that about him. Cam McSwain lived life to

Finding Emmaline A Blackwood Series Novel Book 1 Excerpt As I walked into the store, the twinkle of the small bell over the door announced my entry. And there was my assistant, Lydia, smile in place at the front counter, going over the weekend inventory sheets. “Mornin boss!” she called out way too cheerfully, making a point of turning her wrist to look at her watch. “Well,…almost,” she smiled, her eyes twinkling with amusement. “Happy birthday!” Lydia was a morning person. I

Finding Emmaline. A Blackwood Series Novel. Book 2 Bonus Excerpt! Finding Emmaline A Blackwood Series Novel Book 1 Available on Amazon and Goodreads.   Whispers in The Dark I waited, listening. The house was so still, so quiet, all I could hear was the storm brewing outside. But something was off. I didn’t know what, just… something. Trying to decide if I was just imagining things or not, I heard it again. Still faint, but louder this time. I laid there, contemplating. Get up

When Emily Snow travels to Scotland to meet handsome entrepreneur Kane Blackwood, she had three objectives. Return the man’s painting. Have a holiday. And see the sights. It was a dream come true, a chance of a lifetime. And one she couldn’t pass up. After meeting the devastatingly attractive businessman in person, however, she realizes that Kane Blackwood, with his dark, good looks, and sexy Scottish charm, was everything she looked for in a man. But when secrets are reveale

Aberdeen, Scotland. 1744 William Blackwood had it all. The oldest son of a wealthy whisky merchant, the devastatingly handsome bachelor was more than content with his life. He had a wonderful family, good friends, and the freedom to do as he pleased. The gentleman bad boy known affectionately as The Prince of Aberdeen, the ladies loved him. And he loved them . When Emmaline Bissette, his childhood friend, walks back into his life, his whole world changes. Suddenly, the though