Hello, my friend,
Booklist called my DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS "wickedly witty." Readers from all over the world have written to let me know they've enjoyed my Duchess. Now, I have a pirate for them!
PLEASURING THE PIRATE comes out July 29th! It's the story of a prodigal pirate and the courtesan's daughter who's more than his match. There are laughs, a tears or two and love scenes guaranteed to 'shiver your timbers!'
RT BookReviews says: "Emily Bryan's touches of humor, naughty, bawdy dialogue and colorful descriptions capture the era, adding dimension to this charming tale of a landlocked pirate, the hellion who tames him and their wild adventure. The heat rises as their escapades sizzle, and readers' hearts will race to the delightful conclusion."
Visit http://www.emilybryan.com to read an excerpt today!
Enjoy!
Em
http://www.emilybryan.com
Today is the official launch day for DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS! I love these characters and I'm so excited to be able to offer Artemisia and Trev's love story to the world.
When I decided to write a Victorian set tale, I wanted to make sure my characters weren't the usual suspects--you know, the ingenue and the rake. That's story's been told, often and well. So I decided to make my heroine outrageous for her time (she's a widowed duchess who longs to be recognized as a serious artist, so she paints nudes!). And my hero is 'over-the-top' sexy (a nude model with nothing to hide, except the fact that he's Her Majesty's spy!). If I threw these two strong-minded individuals together, I hoped something interesting would come of it.
The reviews have been terrific. The watchword seems to be "fast-paced." One reviewer even told me reading it reminded her of riding the "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride" attraction at Disney World. She hastened to assure me that was a good thing. And RT BookReviews has tapped my hero, Trevelyn, for their K.I.S.S. Award (Knight in Shining Silver!)
But I know the only review that really counts is YOURS, dear reader. Please let me know what you think of DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS by publishing your review here once you've read it. Thanks!
Enjoy!
Feb 15th--Reviews are flying in for DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS, my first light-hearted romance written as Emily Bryan. I'm thrilled with all of them, but a review in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY is special cause for rejoicing.
First of all, PW only reviews a select number of new titles each week--mine was one of only 4 under the Mass Market Heading.
Secondly, I'm sharing the space with the likes of NY Times Best-Sellers Susan Wiggs and Candace Camp, along with up and coming paranormal author Meljean Brook. Fast company, indeed!
Lastly, the review was glowing! PW says "Bryan has a great handle on the material and her characters, creating a charming, colorful story with an intricate, fast-paced story line."
If you'd like to read the whole review of DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS, please visit:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6523567.html
Scroll down when you get there. Mass Market is further down the page.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=distracting+the+duchess&z=y"]Pre-order your DUCHESS today!
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