Well, I've done it. Just like everyone else, I've self-published a book.
A Similar Taste in Books
is a sweet regency romance novelette. Currently, it's available on
Amazon, and will soon be available on Barnes and Noble and Smashwords.
BLURB:
Pride and Prejudice has always brought lovers together, even in the Regency.
Justin has a deep, dark secret—he likes that most despised form of literature, the novel. His favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice,
and, especially, Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Intelligent, lively, fiercely
loyal Miss Elizabeth. How he would love to meet a lady like her.
Clara’s favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice
and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Intelligent, steadfast and willing to admit
when he is wrong. Can such a splendid man exist? And can she find him?
One
day in the library, they both check out copies of their favorite book.
When Justin bumps into Clara, the magic of their similar taste in books
just might make their wishes come true.
A sweet, traditional Regency romance.
EXCERPT:
With a curt nod to
the officious clerk, Justin gathered up his package and stepped back. He
collided with the person next in the queue. “I beg your par—”
Before him stood
the loveliest lady he had ever seen. She was short and willowy, her dark pink muslin
walking dress emphasizing every slender curve. Deep brown curls peeped from the
sides of a gauzy matching pink bonnet to frame an oval face. Her skin was
creamy, her nose straight and proud.
Miss Elizabeth
Bennet! The lady of his dreams! His jaw sagged.
“No harm done,
sir.” The vision lifted a shapely dark eyebrow. “If I may reach the clerk?” Merry
chocolate-colored eyes twinkled up at him and sweet rosy lips dimpled in an
amused arch of a grin. A whiff of lilac perfume, delicate as the lady, wafted
toward him.
He snapped his
mouth shut with an audible click. “Oh, sorry.” Damn him for gaping like the
veriest fool. Hugging his package to his chest, he stumbled away from the young
lady and the plainly dressed woman, most likely her maid, who stood beside her.
The maid flashed a grin as if she knew every one of his admiring thoughts.
He bumped into the
table by the counter, and pain lanced through his elbow. Cradling his bundle with
one arm while rubbing his throbbing forearm, he pretended to study the list of
new books on the table, but kept his gaze fixed on the young lady. She was exactly
as he had imagined Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Who was she? And
how could he make her acquaintance?
Available at Amazon here.
Author Bio:
Welcome to My World of Historical Hilarity!
I'm
Linda Banche, and I write witty, sweet/sensual Regency romances with
nary a rake or royal in sight. Most contain humor, some fantasy, and
occasionally a little paranormal. But comedy is my love, and I've
created my own wacky blend of humor and Regency with stories that can
elicit reactions from a gentle smile to a belly laugh.
Like
many other romance authors, I read romances for years before I wrote
my own. Once I tried, I quickly discovered how difficult writing is.
Did I stop? No, I'm persistent--that's French for "too stupid to
quit".
I live in New England and like aerobics and ducks.
So, laugh along with me on a voyage back to the Regency era. Me and my ducks. Quack.
I
have six Regency novellas:
LADY OF THE STARS (time travel, finalist in Science Fiction Romance in the 2010
EPIC eBook Contest),
PUMPKINNAPPER (finalist in the 2011 EPIC Contest
in the Historical Romance category. I'm two for two now. I've entered
the EPIC contest twice, and I've finaled twice.),
MISTLETOE EVERYWHERE,
GIFTS GONE ASTRAY,
AN INHERITANCE FOR THE BIRDS and A SIMILAR TASTE IN BOOKS. Blurbs and excerpts on my website,
http://www.lindabanche.com.
Thank you all,
Linda
Linda Banche
Welcome to My World of Historical Hilarity!
http://www.lindabanche.com
Book 2: A Mutual Interest in Numbers 
Book 3: A Distinct Flair for Words 
