"Ms Black
delivers an excellently executed classic romance firmly rooted in a beautifully
depicted
historical setting. The last few years of the 19th century come vividly alive, and both
Daisy and Adam rise above the clichéd cut-outs to become characters it is easy
to relate to and care for. The plot is well-constructed, the dialogue is
enjoyable, the villains are agreeably villainous, and all in all this is a book
warmly recommended for those who enjoy a well-written historical romance." Historical Novel Sciety reviews, Anna Belfraga.
EXCERPT:
He kept his gaze on the hem of her blue silk gown as it slid across the worn carpet. She glanced over her shoulder, then halted in mid-step and laid a graceful hand on the newel post at the foot of the stairs. ‘You don’t suspect I stole the wretched picture, do you? Is that why I am not allowed to go alone to my chamber?’
He kept his gaze on the hem of her blue silk gown as it slid across the worn carpet. She glanced over her shoulder, then halted in mid-step and laid a graceful hand on the newel post at the foot of the stairs. ‘You don’t suspect I stole the wretched picture, do you? Is that why I am not allowed to go alone to my chamber?’
She was clever, too. It had not taken long for her to
make the connection. Adam’s momentum carried him two steps up the staircase
before he looked down into her wide eyes and saw the flash of temper there.
‘Oh!’ Her fingers tightened on the post. ‘Once in my
room I shall tamper with the evidence. Is that what you think? What a silly
idea!’
He looked down from his vantage point. With every
breath she took, her breasts rose against the deep blue silk of her gown. His
body tightened in response, startling him. Was he mistaken, or did the faint
thrum of lust hang in the air?
‘Damn it all,’ he said softly. ‘Can we just collect
the wretched lists and be done with it?’
The CRAIGSMUIR
AFFAIR, published 20th July on Amazon kindle.
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