This is my inaugural post on Magical Musings! So happy to be here! It seems only right that my debut on this fantastic site should include a very dear friend of mine, Zoe Archer. Zoe has been so busy this fall promoting her four-part “Blades of the Rose” series.
WARRIOR and SCOUNDREL–a Publishers Weekly Pick of the Week–are both out now, with REBEL and STRANGER to follow in November and December. That many books out at once makes my head spin, but it’s fabulous news for readers who love adventure, romance, and a touch of paranormal steampunk goodness!
Here’s the blurb for WARRIOR, to kick it all off:
To most people, the realm of magic is the stuff of nursery rhymes and dusty libraries. But for Capt. Gabriel Huntley, it’s become quite real and quite dangerous…IN HOT PURSUIT…
The vicious attack Capt. Gabriel Huntley witnesses in a dark alley sparks a chain of events that will take him to the ends of the Earth and beyond0–where what is real and what is imagined become terribly confused. And frankly, Huntley couldn’t be more pleased. Intrigue, danger, and a beautiful woman in distress–just what he needs.
IN HOTTER WATER…
Raised thousands of miles from England, Thalia Burgess is no typical Victorian lady. A good thing, because a proper lady would have no hope of recovering the priceless magical artifact Thalia is after. Huntley’s assistance might come in handy, though she has to keep him in the dark. But this distractingly handsome soldier isn’t easy to deceive…
To celebrate these fantastic, unusual historical romances, we’re giving away a signed copy of WARRIOR and STRANGER to one lucky commenter.
UPDATE: The winner has been selected. Thanks for stopping by!
WOW! This series sounds EXACTLY like the books I enjoy reading!
*hope I win* *hope I win* *hope I win*
I hope you enjoy the series, Margaret! They’re exactly the kind of books I like, too!
Zoe’s book have been getting such fabulous reviews. I am dying to read them, especially SCOUNDREL…because I like scoundrels. LOL!
jenma76 at hotmail dot com
Thanks, Scorpio! Who doesn’t love a scoundrel?
Very cool giveaway! I’ve heard such great things about these books.
Thank you, Cynthia!
Sounds like a wonderful series, Carrie! I’m jotting Zoe’s name down so I won’t forget. Like Margaret commented, sounds like some of the fun elements I enjoy reading. Congrats go out to Zoe Archer!
Thanks, LaDonna! Fun is definitely the name of the game when it comes to the Blades books. They’re all about fun and excitement!
Very cool! It’s too bad that I won’t be eligible. I’ll tweet this.
Sorry you aren’t eligible,
but thanks for stopping by and tweeting!
I’ve heard great things about this series, it sounds like fun. I love books that aren’t afraid to toss some genres together.
Thanks, Barbara! I’m all about fraternization between subgenres.
I really adore these covers, and the blurbs look exciting!
Thanks, Joan! I love the covers, too. The art department at Kensington did a fabulous job.
sigh.
Lost my e-mail in there. Or my blog. Go for the contact in my blog?
This should be a good lure! I’ll go Tweet it too.
Reel ‘em in, Meankitty!
I am looking forward to the Blade series, I am going to need more after Rebel and Stranger. Someone let me know whom I need to write for more blade books.
Thanks, Ruth! Tell your friends and their friends to buy the books, that way my publish knows there’s a demand for more.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to win this book.
Please enter me.
lucybeugelingramos@gmail.com
Thanks, Lucy!
I’d really like to win these!
Great giveaway! I’d love to be entered.
Please count me in, Thanks.
avalonne83 [at] yahoo [dot] it
Thanks for stopping by, avalonne!
I’ve been wanting these books forever. FOREVER, I tell you. I would be tickled pink, purple and green to win signed copies.
Thanks Carrie (and Zoe, of course!)
Thanks, SeaGrace! If you think *you’ve* been waiting a long time, imagine how long it feels for me!
Great covers and steampunk goodness? I’m so there!
Thanks, cories! We’ve got steampunk gadgets and tons of action and adventure, so there’s something for everyone. Did I also mention that the books are very hot?
Hi everyone! So glad you stopped by today. I’m happy to be a part of Magical Musings now, and so happy to bring Zoe to everyone’s attention. These books are such a great change of pace from most historicals on the shelves. Gotta love a daring woman! Best of luck in the drawing
Carrie
This series sounds fantastic!
chey127 at hotmail dot com
Thank you, chey!
Sounds terrific, Zoe and Carrie. Sorta like Indiana Jones … which I absolutely adore.
Thanks, Liz. Indy was definitely one of my inspirations when writing these books (and the cover of WARRIOR just shouts “Indiana Jones!”).
ooh, I so want to win this set. Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by, Jen X!
I’m really looking forward to reading The Blades of the Rose series. Adventure, romance, gadgets, and magic – it’s definitely a winning combination.
Thanks, Barbara! I love that combination, too!
I pre-ordered Stranger because the genius inventor hero really appealed to me, but I really want to read the rest of this series as well. Gotta catch them all!
Thanks, Rosie! I absolutely adore Catullus, the hero of STRANGER. Geeky science hero FTW!
following these books around the blogs ! i’ve been wanting to read them
Thanks, Mariska! The books are waiting for you.
Count me in for sure! It sounds like a fabulous read!
You can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com
Thanks, PP! Maybe I’m biased, but I think they’re fabulous.
Wow! Gotta get my hands on this!
atta.girl@rocketmail.com
Thanks, Atta Girl! I know that SCOUNDREL’s hero, Bennett, wants you to get your hands on him.
There has been a lot of buzz about these book all over blogworld. I certainly want to read them and have them on my amazon wish list.
Valerie
in Germany
valb0302@yahoo.com
Thanks, Valerie! It’s so cool knowing that I have international readers!
Via the miracle of random.org, and excluding myself, Zoe and any MM contributors, our winner is Pink Panther! Thanks for stopping by, everyone, and thanks to Zoe for this fabulous giveaway.