For those who ask, "What have you written?"
In the Beginning: Years ago,
while researching family genealogy, I gained the courage to take the leap from
penning non-fiction essays about rural life (I live on a farm in the Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia) and plunge into historical romance novels set in
early America. That first story, Red
Bird’s Song, written and rewritten more than any other, is the book of my heart.
RED BIRD'S
SONG was purchased from The Wild Rose Press by Amazon for
republication under their Encore line. Look for it in kindle and print.
"I loved the descriptions...I felt I was there...Many mystical episodes
are intermingled with the events...The ending is a real surprise, but I will
let you have the pleasure of reading it for yourself." --Seriously
Reviewed
“This book touched my soul even as it
provided a thrilling fictional escape into a period of history I have always
found fascinating.”
My fascination with Colonial
America, particularly stirring tales of the frontier and the Shawnee Indians,
is an early and abiding one. My English, Scot-Irish (we called ourselves the
Scotch Irish, but are often corrected, so whatever) ancestors had interactions
with this tribe, including family members taken captive. In Red Bird’s
Song, I honed in on my early American roots in a story
featuring the Scots-Irish and an Indian attack that happened to my
ancestors.
My award-winning Native American
themed historical romance novel Through the Fire is
also based on research into my colonial forebears and the French and
Indian War.
Though written to stand
alone, historical romance novel Kira
Daughter of the Moon is the sequel to Through the Fire. These three novels, plus The Bearwalker's Daughter comprise my Native American Warrior Series.
(Image of family musket, hunting
pouch, and powder horn by my mom, Pat Churchman)
Image of the
Alleghenies taken by my mom, Pat Churchman
Blurb: Taken captive by a Shawnee
war party wasn’t how Charity Edmondson hoped to escape an unwanted marriage.
Nor did Shawnee warrior Wicomechee expect to find the treasure promised by his
grandfather’s vision in the unpredictable red-headed girl.
George III’s English Red-Coats,
unprincipled colonial militia, prejudice and jealousy are not the only enemies
Charity and Wicomechee will face before they can hope for a peaceful life. The
greatest obstacle to happiness is in their own hearts. As they struggle through
bleak mountains and cold weather, facing wild nature and wilder men, Wicomechee
and Charity must learn to trust each other.~
“With “Red Bird’s Song”, Beth Trissel has painted an unforgettable portrait of
a daring and defiant love brought to life in the wild and vivid era of Colonial
America. Highly recommended for lovers of American history and romance lovers
alike!” ~Review by Virginia Campbell
RED BIRD’S SONG is in Kindle and Print at
Amazon:
Through the Fire is an adventure romance with a The Last of the Mohicans flavor and
a mystical weave. Some of the most unusual aspects of this story are based on
individuals who really lived. A passionate love story set during the French and
Indian War.
Blurb: Will
love inflame these two natural-born enemies in fiery destruction?
Passions run deep in the raging battle
to possess a continent, its wealth and furs. Both the French and English count
powerful Indian tribes as their allies.
English lady Rebecca Elliot, having
eloped to America with a British captain, finds herself a widow. When she
ventures into the colonial frontier with the militia to seek her uncle, she
unwittingly enters a dangerous world of rugged mountains, wild animals, and
even wilder men. The rules are different here and she doesn’t know them,
especially those of the savagely handsome warrior who captures her body and her
heart.
Half-Shawnee, half-French warrior
Shoka, former guide for English traders, is the hawk, swift, sure, and silent
as the moon. He knows all about survival in this untamed land and how deadly
distraction can be. His intent is to sell Rebecca to the French before she
draws him under her spell, but if he lets her go he can no longer protect her.
If he holds onto her, can he safeguard his heart? With battle looming and an
enemy warrior bent on vengeance, Shoka and Rebecca must decide whether to fight
together or be destroyed.
“Through the Fire is full of interesting
characters, beautifully described scenery, and vivid action sequences. It is a
must read for any fan of historical romance.” ~Poinsettia, Long and Short
Reviews
In the top ten Publisher's Weekly
BHB Reader's Choice Best Books of 2009
2008 Golden
Heart® Finalist
(Shoka and Rebecca from Through the Fire)
The French and Indian War, a Shawnee warrior, an English lady, blood vengeance,
deadly pursuit, primal, powerful, passionate …THROUGH THE FIRE.
“Ms Trissel spins a very fine yarn
with Through the Fire. Her vivid imagery takes you right back into the action.
The colours, scents and views tickle the senses. The deep description of
scenery and historical setting gave me just the right idea of what Rebecca went
through, both physically and emotionally. Ms Trissel knows how to tell a
wonderful tale.
A beautifully written love story, with
enough dangers lurking to keep us on our toes. Perfect reading material.” ~Historicals
Reviewed
Through the Fire is available in kindle at Amazon:
Historical paranormal romance
novel, The Bearwalker’s Daughter, follows on the heels of the
American Revolution and takes place in the ruggedly beautiful Alleghenies.
A Handsome frontiersman, Mysterious
Scots-Irish Woman, Bearwalking Shawnee Warrior, Dark Secret, Pulsing
Romance…The Bearwalker’s Daughter
Blurb:
Karin McNeal hasn’t grasped who she really is or her fierce birthright. A
tragic secret from the past haunts the young Scots-Irish woman longing to learn
more of her mother’s death and the mysterious father no one will name. The
elusive voices she hears in the wind hint at the dramatic changes soon to
unfold in the mist-shrouded Alleghenies in Autumn, 1784.
Jack McCray, the wounded stranger who
staggers through the door on the eve of her twentieth birthday and anniversary
of her mother’s death, holds the key to unlock the past. Will Karin let this
handsome frontiersman lead her to the truth and into his arms, or seek the
shelter of her fiercely possessive kinsmen? Is it only her imagination or does
someone, or something, wait beyond the brooding ridges—for her?
(The Bearwalker’s Daughter is a
revised version of my award-winning romance novel Daughter of the Wind) Publisher’s
Weekly BHB Reader’s Choice Best Books of 2009
“Ms. Trissel’s alluring style of
writing invites the reader into a world of fantasy and makes it so believable
it is spellbinding.” ~Camellia, Long and
Short Reviews
The Bearwalker's Daughter is available in kindle and print at Amazon:
A short (14 page) historical romance
story with a The Last of the
Mohican’s flavor to give readers a taste of my full-length American
historical romance novels.
If you like The Lady and the Warrior, chances are you will
enjoy Red Bird’s Song and Through the Fire. Both have a
strong Native American theme interwoven with the plot. Cover also by my highly
artistic daughter Elise.
“The Lady and the Warrior is a sweet
and tender romance, the kind of romance that makes readers sigh with…could it
be longing?
What woman wouldn’t love to be rescued by tall dark and handsome? In a short
time she manages to capture the harshness of the wilderness and the wonderful
intervention of fate that turns a near tragedy into a lovely tale of happily
ever after… ” Five star
Amazon reader review
The Lady and the Warrior is in kindle at Amazon:
KIRA,
DAUGHTER OF THE MOON (Native American Warrior Series) was
purchased from The Wild Rose Press by Amazon for republication under their
Encore line. Look for it in
kindle and print.
‘A beautiful Scots-Irish healer in the
rugged Alleghenies finds herself accused of witchcraft. With the terror of the
French and Indian War fresh in her mind, can Kira love a white warrior?’
I have a growing selection of
historical romance featuring those Celts settled in the rugged Alleghenies and
the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and the Native Americans they encountered.
‘The Rugged Alleghenies, A White
Warrior, Beautiful Scots-Irish Healer, Unrequited Love—Requited, Charges of
Witchcraft, Vindictive Ghost, Lost Treasure, Murderous Thieves, Deadly Pursuit,
Hangman’s Noose Waiting…Kira, Daughter of the Moon’
Set among the superstitious Scots in
the rugged Alleghenies, the story is an adventurous romance with a blend of
Celtic and Native American flavors. Although written to stand alone, Kira, Daughter of the Moon is the
sequel to my award-winning historical romance novel, Through the
Fire.
Blurb:
Logan McCutcheon returns to colonial Virginia after seven years in the hands of
Shawnee Indians. But was he really a captive, as everybody thinks? He looks and
fights like a warrior, and seems eager to return to those he calls friends and
family.
Kira McClure has waited for Logan all those years, passing herself off as odd
to keep suitors at bay–and anyone else from getting too close. Now that he’s
back, he seems to be the only person capable of protecting her from the
advances of Josiah Campbell and accusations of witchcraft. And to defend the
settlers against a well-organized band of murderous thieves.~
“This is one pageturner you might read
in record speed. Except when you get near the end. If it’s read slower the
story will last longer. That’s when it’s time to savor the story for a while
and when the story is really good it almost seems a shame to begin another book
with the memory of the current book still fresh in your mind.” ~Martha
Decker for Examiner.com Five Stars For Kira, Daughter of the Moon!
“One of the things I enjoy most about Ms.
Trissel’s writing is her amazing ability to transport readers directly into her
stories. Her mastery of descriptive language never ceases to amaze me.
“Green-gold light streamed through the rippling leaves while high overhead a
yellow warbler trilled sweet, sweet, sweet and the warmth of hay-scented fern
wafted on the mild breeze.”
After reading this first sentence, I
already felt as if I were standing next to Kira in the woods. I could see,
hear, and smell everything she did. Completely immersed in the story, I eagerly
dove into the pages that followed…”.
Kira, Daughter of the Moon is in kindle and print at Amazon:
THE TRAITOR'S LEGACY SERIES:
Intrigued with all things Celtic, much
of my writing features the early Scot-Irish, my ancestors among them, who
settled in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains. My absorption with
Colonial America extends to the high drama of the Revolution, the focus of
award-winning historical romance novel Enemy of the
King (Book 1, The Traitor's Legacy Series).
I have ancestors who fought and loved
on both sides of that sweeping conflict. My research into the Southern
face of the war was partly inspired by my great-great-great grandfather, Sam
Houston, uncle of the famous Sam, who kept a journal of the Battle of Guilford
Courthouse, North Carolina, 1781, used by historians today.
Stick around for a wild ride into
Carolina Back County and the battle between Patriots and Tories. Our hero is
the former and our heroine the latter. Both bear names that belonged to
my ancestors.
LOVE, BETRAYAL, AND THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION!
The Boxed Set of all three novels
in The Traitor's Legacy Series is available in eBook from ALL online
booksellers. In Kindle at Amazon:
Enemy of the King, historical romance with a paranormal
element, is my version of The
Patriot. A big fan of Daphne Du Maurier since my teens, I was also
influenced by her mystery/ghost story, Rebecca. Our
Virginia home place, circa 1816, and other early homes left deep impressions on
me. I’ve long harbored suspicions that
those who’ve gone before us are not always entirely gone. Most of all,
I’m a Southern Virginia author, and it shows.
1780 South Carolina, spies and
intrigue, a vindictive ghost, the battle of King’s Mountain, Patriots and
Tories, pounding adventure, pulsing romance…ENEMY OF THE KING!
Blurb: 1780, South Carolina: While Loyalist Meriwether Steele recovers from fever in the stately home of her beloved guardian, Jeremiah Jordan, she senses the haunting presence of his late wife. When she learns that Jeremiah is a Patriot spy and shoots Captain Vaughan, the British officer sent to arrest him, she is caught up on a wild ride into Carolina back country, pursued both by the impassioned captain and the vindictive ghost. Will she remain loyal to her king and Tory twin brother or risk a traitor's death fighting for Jeremiah? If Captain Vaughan snatches her away, he won't give her a chance.
“I thoroughly enjoyed
reading Enemy of the King. Not only are the characters memorable and the
setting beautifully described, but the action is riveting and the romance
between Meri and Jeremiah is tender. I highly recommend Enemy of the
King to anyone who loves a well-crafted historical romance.” ~Poinsettia
for Long and
Short Reviews
“An amazing and vibrant look into the
American Revolution…this sexy historical is a must read!” ~Coffee Time Romance
And More
“I love historical romances. They are one
of my favorites and anymore when I think of a historical I think of Beth
Trissel.” ~Reviewed by Bella
Wolfe, You Gotta
Read Reviews
“Beth Trissel is a skilled storyteller
and scene-builder. She immediately plunges the reader into action and
excitement with a vivid sense of time and place.” ~Historical Romance Author Kris Kennedy (
for Enemy of the King)
Enemy of the King is available in Kindle and Print at Amazon.
TRAITOR'S
LEGACY--Sequel to ENEMY OF THE KING (The Traitor's Legacy Series)
Mystery, spies, a coded letter, and
stirring romance fill the pages of Traitor’s Legacy. Bringing history to
life.
Blurb: 1781. On opposite
sides of the War of Independence, British Captain Jacob Vaughan and Claire
Monroe find themselves thrust together by chance and expediency.
Captain Vaughan comes to a stately
North Carolina manor to catch a spy. Instead, he finds himself in
bedlam: the head of the household is an old man ravaged by madness, the one
sane male of the family is the very man he is hunting, and the household is
overseen by his beguiling sister Claire.
Torn between duty, love, and
allegiances, yearning desperately for peace, will Captain Vaughan and Claire
Monroe forge a peace of their own against the vagaries of war and the betrayal
of false friends?
"I would recommend this story for
fans of historical romance and anyone who likes a sweet romance."
~By Brony83 Reviewer
for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock
Traitor's Legacy is in kindle and print at Amazon:
:
Ghostly, Gothic, historical romance
novel, Traitor's Curse, is the
sequel to Traitor's Legacy, and
the third novel in the series. Set in historic Halifax, NC, on the
heels of the American Revolution, Traitor's Curse builds on the
central theme in Traitor's Legacy. Both novels center
around the hidden treasure collected by a band of Patriots to bribe a Loyalist
into revealing the whereabouts of the infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold, the
man they badly wanted to hang.
Although America's most wanted
ultimately fled to England, the treasure remained in Halifax where the haunting
mystery in Traitor's Curse unfolds.
Blurb: Halifax, North Carolina, 1783.
Captain Stuart Monroe returns home from the Revolutionary War to find Thornton Hall threatened by a peacetime foe: debt. He knows the location of a treasure amassed to pay for the capture of Benedict Arnold that would restore his manor to its former glory. The catch, it's hidden in the graveyard, and coveted by old enemies.
Hettie Fairfax inherited the Sight from her Cherokee ancestors, and her otherworldly visitors warn her, and Stuart, away from the buried treasure. Half-dead from fever, she delivers a message: the treasure is cursed. But will he believe a girl half out of her mind with illness? Even when a very real enemy attempts to poison her?
Stuart soon wants to marry Hettie, but she fears her "odd ways" will blemish his reputation. The spirits have their own agenda, however, and the battle against darkness tests everything the couple holds dear, including their love for each other.
"The supernatural interventions mixed with foreshadowing are well done and
believable, whether or not the reader doubts the ghostly possibilities and
curses, they work well in the story … and do keep the reader turning the pages.
The rapidly developing love story carries with it some inner turmoil in matters
of belief and trust, but the gripping external conflicts are laced with danger
and evil intent.
The story draws the readers into the
midst of the fray. And keeps them there. I readily recommend this novel,
“Traitor’s Curse” to anyone who wants to settle into a captivating read created
by Beth Trissel, as she weaves her knowledge of the South, herbs and history
into this enjoyable love story." ~Marion Spicer
"A wonderfully spun novel that
will keep a reader engaged till the end." ~Stephanie Lodes for InD'tale
Won Creme de la Cover monthly contest
Nominated for Reader's Choice at The Romance Review
Traitor's Curse is available in kindle and print at Amazon:
SOMEWHERE IN TIME SERIES: WHERE THE PAST MEETS
THE PRESENT!
Time Travel, Ghosts, and
Reincarnation. Sacred relics and star-crossed lovers. Fantasy, mystery, magic,
and above all romance…
The idea behind my ‘Somewhere in Time
series’ is that the story opens in an old home, (I love old homes!) so far
Virginia, and then transports the reader back in time either in the same house
or another place entirely, such as the Scottish Highlands.
Fated lovers have a rare chance to
reclaim the love cruelly denied them in the past, but can they grasp this brief
window in time before it’s too late?
Blurb:
Two hundred years ago Captain Cole Wentworth, the master of an elegant
Virginian home, was murdered in his chamber where his portrait still hangs.
Presently the estate is a family owned museum run by Will Wentworth, a man so
uncannily identical to his ancestor that spirit-sensitive tour guide Julia
Morrow has trouble recognizing Cole and Will as separate. As Julia begins to
remember the events of Cole’s death, she must convince Will that history is
repeating, and this time he has the starring role in the tragedy. The blade is
about to fall.
As I read Somewhere My Love, I
recalled the feelings I experienced the first time I read Daphne DuMaurier’s Rebecca long ago.
Using the same deliciously eerie
elements similar to that gothic romance, Beth Trissel has captured the haunting
dangers, thrilling suspense and innocent passions that evoke the same tingly
anticipation and heartfelt romance I so enjoyed then, and still do now.”
~joysann for Publisher’s Weekly
"A beautiful love story with plenty of suspense and mystery. With a murderer on the loose and a house haunted by the ghosts of the past, can William and Julia figure everything out and survive? Visit Foxleigh Hall and find out." ~Night Owl Romance, a Night Owl Top Pick
Somewhere My Love is available in kindle and print at Amazon
In Somewhere My Lass, I journeyed back to 1602 Scotland and more
deeply explored my Scottish roots.
An ancient relic, a medieval crypt, a
mad highlander at their throats and time fast running out. Mystery,
suspense, romance, Somewhere My Lass.
Blurb: Will Mora and Neil be too late to save
a love that began centuries before?
‘‘The
MacDonald comes’ warns Mora Campbell when Neil MacKenzie finds the young
Scotswoman lying unconscious at the top of his stairs after he discovers his
murdered housekeeper slumped at the bottom.
Mora’s claim that she’s his fiancé
from 1602 and was chased to the future by clan chieftain, Red MacDonald,
through ‘the door to nowhere’ seems utter nonsense. Neil thinks she’s addled
from the blow to her head until his life spirals into chaos and the avenging
Highlander shows up wanting blood. Mora knows the Neil of the future is truly
her beloved Niall who disappeared from the past, but he must also remember. And
fast.
Although Niall’s kinsmen believe he’s
dead, and Mora is now destined to marry his brother, she’s convinced that if
she and Neil return to the past, all will be right. The balance of the present
and future are in peril if she marries another, and the Neil of the present
will cease to exist. The only problem is how to get back to 1602. An ancient
relic, the ultimate geek friend, and a little Celtic magic help pave the way
back to the enormous challenge that awaits them. If they’re in time.
(Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland)
Reviewed
by: Silvermage of Night Owl
Reviews ~"Somewhere My Lass was a wonderful
time-travel romance. I enjoyed that the time-travel went from the past to 2009
and not the other way.”
"A good adventure and
romantictime travel story that delivers." ~Romance Novel Junkies
"A Wonderful Time Travel
Romance." ~Night Owl Reviews
“Somewhere My Lass presents a
convoluted time-twisting conundrum which becomes more intriguing as it goes
along. I found the romance of it touching, the enigma baffling, and the
resolution unexpected. A light, interesting blend of contemporary and
historical fiction.” ~joysann,
Publisher’s Weekly
Somewhere My Lass is available in kindle at Amazon:
Somewhere in
the Highlands (Somewhere in Time)
The sequel to Somewhere My Lass
Blurb:
The MacDonalds are coming! When Elizabeth MacDonald (a.k.a Beezus Mac)
thrusts a sealed gold box at Angus Fergus amid panicked requests for him to
hide the stolen artifact, she has no idea the ancient cloth it contains bestows
unearthly powers. Red MacDonald knows and he’s hell-bent on traveling 400 years
into the future to claim the charmed relic, even kill for it.
Protecting Beezus from his old nemesis
is only one of Fergus’s problems. Before they can stop him, Morley MacDonald,
descendant of Red MacDonald, snatches the prize and leaps through the time
portal to head the MacDonald clan and kill Fergus’s MacKenzie ancestor. If he
succeeds, Fergus will cease to exist.
Danger grows in the feud between the
MacDonalds and the MacKenzies as the pair, along with an ingenious friend and high-tech
inventions, returns to 1604 Scotland to face these brawny Highlanders and
reunite with kin. Will Fergus overcome his mistrust of Beezus and fan the
growing spark between them before they battle Morley? If he waits, it may be
too late.~
So many readers were taken by the
strong, quirky character, Fergus, in Somewhere
My Lass (as was I) that I decided to write Fergus’s story. Now, I plan
to write yet another story in this continuing saga–part of my Somewhere in Time series. Plotting
is underway for that book. In the tone of Somewhere My
Lass, Somewhere in the Highlands is an unusual twist on the time
travel theme, with high tech gadgets, sci-fi lingo, and action packed. And a
fun dash of romance, of course.
“I absolutely loved Fergus’s story!
Fergus is the perfect geek hero, smart, funny, thinks on his feet, and cute! I
love Beth’s stories, she has a wonderful way of writing so that you are right
there in story with the characters. I thoroughly enjoy the tone of her stories
and her settings, Beth’s stories are wonderful and definitely worth the read.”
Amazon Review
Somewhere My Lass is available in kindle at Amazon:
Wonderful old homes are a major part
of my Somewhere in Time series.
The image below is of the old Virginia family home place that lies at the heart
of many of my stories and is the setting for my ghostly Christmas romance
novella, Somewhere the Bells Ring.
Nostalgia about the late 1960’s and an earlier era, WWI, coupled with a vivid
dream inspired this vintage American Christmas ghost
story.
‘Although Somewhere the Bells Ring has a holiday theme, it’s an anytime read
for Romance Lovers.’
(Old Virginia family homeplace that inspired Somewhere the Bells Ring)
Blurb: Caught
with pot in her dorm room, Bailey Randolph is exiled to a relative’s ancestral
home in Virginia to straighten herself out. Banishment to Maple Hill is dismal,
until a ghost appears requesting her help. Bailey is frightened but intrigued.
Then her girlhood crush, Eric Burke, arrives and suddenly Maple Hill isn’t so
bad.
To Eric, wounded in Vietnam, his
military career shattered, this homecoming feels no less like exile. But when
he finds Bailey at Maple Hill, her fairy-like beauty gives him reason to
hope–until she tells him about the ghost haunting the house. Then he wonders if
her one experiment with pot has made her crazy.
As Bailey and Eric draw closer, he
agrees to help her find a long-forgotten Christmas gift the ghost wants. But
will the magic of Christmas be enough to make Eric believe–in Bailey and the
ghost–before the Christmas bells ring?
For Somewhere the Bells Ring:
“Ms. Trissel captivates her reader
from the moment you start reading the first page. She has written a compelling
love story that spans some fifty plus years and keeps you entertained every
step of the way with the story within a story…I fell in love with Ms. Trissel’s
characters and look forward to the next delightful story ready with Kleenex box
in hand. A must read for every romance fan.” ~Reviewed by Robin for Romancing the
Book
In Kindle and Audio at Amazon:
Though set in England, the tumult taking place in France during the explosion
of the French Revolution is the backdrop for my new historical
romance, Into the Lion’s Heart. This story launched the new series The
Wild Rose Press is debuting called Love Letters, the premise being that a
letter is responsible for bringing the hero and heroine together.
Blurb: As
the French Revolution rages, the English nobility offer sanctuary to many a
refugee. Captain Dalton Evans arrives in Dover to meet a distant cousin,
expecting to see a spoiled aristocrat. Instead, he’s conquered by the
simplicity of his new charge. And his best friend Thomas Archer isn’t immune to
her artless charm, either.
Cecile Beaumont didn’t choose to
travel across the Channel. And she certainly didn’t expect that impersonating
her own mistress would introduce her to a most mesmerizing man. Now she must
play out the masquerade, or risk life, freedom – and her heart.
“A brilliant historical romance by
Beth Trissel. You can feel her passion in the story, very well written and
characters that you can feel. Into the Lion’s Heart will take you through a
journey of love, and enough surprises to keep you hanging on. If you love a
beautiful historical romance you will enjoy this story!” ~Reviewer: Wanda
from Romance Writers Reviews
Into the Lion's Heart is available in Kindle at Amazon:
“A Warrior for Christmas took me
by complete surprise. I expected the usual tale of a former Indian captive
transcending his past to live the life of a gentleman, but Beth Trissel’s
exquisite writing skill made me love this story…No reader of historical romance
will want to miss A Warrior for Christmas, even if it isn’t
Christmas.” ~Two Lips Reviews (Five Lips and A Recommended Read Rating)
Blurb:
Reclaimed by his wealthy uncle, former Shawnee captive Corwin Whitfield finds
life with his adopted people at an end and reluctantly enters the social world
of 1764. He plans to return to the colonial frontier at his first
opportunity–until he meets Uncle Randolph’s ward, Dimity Scott.
Deaf since a childhood bout of Scarlet fever,
Dimity Scott intends to be cherished for herself, not her guardian’s purse,
even if it means risking spinsterhood. Then the rugged newcomer arrives, unlike
any man she’s ever known. Dimity has learned to manage her silent world, but
unaccustomed to the dangers of the frontier, can she expect love and marriage
from Corwin, who longs to return to his Shawnee life?~
A Warrior for Christmas is available in kindle and audio at Amazon
THE SECRET
WARRIOR SERIES (YA PARANORMAL/FANTASY ROMANCE
SERIES)
I've completed a three-book deal with
The Wild Rose Press for my YA Fantasy romance series, TheSecret Warrior. Book 1, The Hunter's Moon, Book
2, Curse of the Moon, Book 3, The Panther Moon. I love the
covers by the talented Debbie Taylor.
Blurb for The Hunter's Moon: Seventeen-year-old Morgan Daniel has
been in the witness protection program most of her life. But The Panteras have
caught up with her and her younger brother. Her car is totaled, she's hurt, and
the street gang is closing in when wolves with glowing eyes appear out of
nowhere and chase away the killers.
Then a very cute guy who handles a bow
like Robin Hood emerges from the woods and takes them to safety at his
fortress-like home. And that's just the first sign that Morgan and her
brother have entered a hidden world filled with secrets.~
"This is a series with a whole
bunch of potential and I can't wait to read more. Definitely recommended for
all fans of YA/Paranormal." ~Merissa for YA Insider
"I laughed out
loud many times. The writing was engaging, interesting,
informative and humorous. It was narrated in first person by Morgan, so I got
insight into how she felt through all the revelations. Admittedly, she handled
things a lot better than I would have, but it wasn’t so unbelievable that I was
removed from the story at any point. If anything, it kept the pacing nice and
quick!" ~Dani Reviews Things
The Hunter's Moon is In Kindle and Audio at Amazon:
CURSE OF THE MOON, BOOK 2, THE SECRET WARRIOR
SERIES
This story was inspired by my love of
history, fantasy, the paranormal, and fascination with the mountain people and
Native Americans. Living in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia surrounded by
mountains veiled in mist and mystery lends itself well to creating the
characters and setting for Curse of the Moon, and the stories that will follow
as the series unfolds.
Some of the characters and creatures are based on lore I've learned over the
years. Others appeared to me, as characters have a way of doing. A great deal
of research and intuition went into writing Curse of the Moon.
BLURB: The
bad news? Morgan Daniel’s wolf is out of control. The good news? There’s a
treatment. She just has to get a potion from a lizard shifter witch--without
looking into the witch’s eyes. Easy, right? But when the witch puts a spell on
her younger brother, Morgan has to do the witch's bidding to save him.
Fortunately, Morgan isn’t alone. She
has Jackson to lean on, a few witches coming into their powers, a secret
warlock, and the always mysterious Chief Okema. What could possibly go wrong?
“After finishing this second book I
can’t wait to see where the author takes them in the next edition. There’s
never a dull moment and so many creative things tossed into the mix."
Carrie
"The story weaves between modern
day and myths and legends, providing an exciting and compelling read."
~Orchid for Long and
Short Reviews YA
Won November Book of the Month at Long
and Short Reviews YA
Curse of the Moon is available in Kindle at Amazon:
A bit about The Panther Moon: Wolf shifter, Morgan Daniel, faces
formidable odds, along with hot alpha leader, Jackson, her genius brother,
Jimmy, and their inventive pack. Together, this unconventional band rocks. But
will they be strong enough to battle Armageddon? If they’re not, evil
grows. And how. It will take everything Morgan, Jackson, and their pack
have, and MORE, to prevail. If you like a kick-ass heroine, Morgan is for
you. She also has a tender side, vital in a shifter with her growing powers.
And alpha leader Jackson is sizzling.
BLURB: Being
the seventh Morcant has its perks: Morgan is learning to fly and wield magical
blue fire. But the coyote shifters are growing bolder. Mateo and his
panthers seem impossible to defeat. And vampires aren't real – are they?
When the elusive and enigmatic Chief
Okema disappears and the wards protecting the Wapicoli territory falter, Morgan
and Jackson are forced into the role of leaders. Badly outnumbered and
outgunned, do they have time to search for the secret of the Divining Tree, and
will it help them in the final battle?
“I’m loving this whole series and have
no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys action packed
paranormal adventures with a wide range of shifters, aliens and so much more!”
Elaine at Splashes into
Books
"Dare I say, this is a series I
will be reading again. I've found myself thinking about it randomly the past
few months, and very much enjoyed the adventure over all. I would recommend this series to
others, but would definitely recommend reading the first two books in the
series before enjoying this one." ~ Desert Rose
Reviews
The Panther Moon is available In Kindle at Amazon:
NEW SERIES! LADIES IN TIME! Another fabulous time travel
series, published by The Wild Rose Press. Two books are out and I'm at work on a third. These stories do not need to be read in order. I may
add a ghost or two, and stir in some magic, but the historical elements are
carefully researched. I strive to be as accurate as possible.
Somewhere My Lady (Book One):
Blurb: Is he real or is he a ghost?
Lorna Randolph is hired for the summer
at Harrison Hall in Virginia, where Revolutionary-War reenactors provide guided
tours of the elegant old home. She doesn't expect to receive a note and a kiss
from a handsome young man who then vanishes into mist.
Harrison Hall itself has plans for Lorna - and for Hart Harrison, her momentary
suitor and its 18th century heir. Past and present are bound by pledges of
love, and modern science melds with old skills and history as Harrison Hall
takes Lorna and Hart through time in a race to solve a mystery and save Hart's
life before the Midsummer Ball.~
'Somewhere My Lady is a fun
supernatural romance that will have you slipping in and out of the past and
future as if you were a spirit yourself.'' ~Colleen Chesbro at Colleen's Book
Reviews
"Quite simply, one of the best paranormal, time slip stories I've ever had
the pleasure to read." ~Elaine at Splashes Into Books
Somewhere My Lady is available in print and kindle at Amazon:
The White Lady, Book Two, Ladies in Time Series
Ghostly, Time Travel, Holiday Romance The White Lady was inspired by ghostly
lore I’ve read based in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains.
After researching these haunting
tales, I discovered this lore is widespread in America and the UK and dates
back centuries. It's a paranormal 'thing,' or should I say she is?
The white woman is described as a sad solitary figure deep in mourning, having
been jilted in love, possibly left at the altar, maybe pregnant. Desperate, she
generally kills herself or fades from illness and then lingers as a mournful
restless ghost. While creepy, she's not usually vindictive. Usually... And
that's the catch with my ghostly, magical, adventure through time. Oh yes, and
there's romance.
Blurb: Avery
Dunham has always been ready to follow her friend, time-traveling wizard, Ignus
Burke, on incredible adventures. This time, though, she has serious misgivings.
It's just one week before Christmas, but she cannot get him to change his mind.
The usually cool and collected magic-wielding leader is wholly obsessed by the
portrait of the White Lady whom he is bent on rescuing.
Almost as soon as they begin their journey, it becomes clear their mission is a
trap.
Avery was right: this adventure is not going to be like any other.
"I loved this book because it was so unusual and creative. It was a fun read that moved as quickly as the spectral magic that danced on each page." Colleen M. Chesebro
The White Lady is available in Kindle at Amazon:
I also LOVE Gardening and herbs. I
give online Herbal Lore classes for writing groups. With the help of my talented daughter, Elise, I self-published an herbal. Elise also did several
of my book covers including Somewhere
My Love, Somewhere My Lass, Through the Fire, The Bearwalker’s
Daughter, The Lady and the Warrior, and added artwork for Enemy of the King.
Book Description: An illustrated
collection of plants that could have been grown in a Medieval Herb or Physic
Garden in the British Isles. The major focus of this work is England and
Scotland, but also touches on Ireland and Wales. Information is given as to the
historic medicinal uses of these plants and the rich lore surrounding them.
Journey back to the days when herbs figured into every facet of life, offering
relief from the ills of this realm and protection from evil in all its guises.
Available in Kindle and print at Amazon.
I’m a member of RWA ® and YARWA. My
work has received many awards including a 2008 Golden Heart Final with American
historical Through the Fire.
Author Awards:
2008 Golden Heart® Finalist
2008 Winner Preditor’s & Editor’s Readers Poll
2016 Winner Book of the
Month at Long and Short-YA
*Image of our garden
***ALL OF MY BOOKS ARE AT AMAZON
Many, though not all, are available
from other online booksellers. Your library can order them.
Regarding Rosemary, she says,
Rosemary Christmas Trees
