Thank you for having me here today, Rachel. Even though our journey with Embrace Books was short, I consider myself lucky to have you as a friend because of it!
For
those of you intrigued and maybe a little inspired by the Wild West, I have a treat
for you today. Somebody is going to win a download of Dark Sun Rising! If
forbidden love in the old west is up your alley, be sure to enter the contest!
Picture
it…a lawless town surrounded by the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains, where a
beautiful and spirited woman works hard to keep her emporium business afloat. Not
only does her competition threaten her livelihood, they threaten her very life
when she saves a handsome buffalo soldier. Dark Sun Rising is an emotionally
gripping story with a controversial look into the life of a black man who
earned his freedom, and fell in love with a white woman. The story of Charlotte
and Avery is timeless, for no matter how hard they struggled in the face of racism
and jealousy, in the end, they had each other.
Dark
Sun Rising is the first of many forbidden love stories I’m working on.
Interracial love in those times not only caused a stir, it put lives at risk.
And what is a love story without risk, right?
From
tall, handsome and brooding gunslingers to the simplicity of life back then,
the old west has always inspired me. I would’ve been one of the few women who’d
dare to wear breeches and carry a peacemaker. I would’ve drunk whiskey with the
likes of the rowdiest men and entertained my fellow ruffians with a tune on the
saloon piano. You would not find me mending clothes or sipping tea with the ladies!
And being in an interracial relationship myself, you can bet your breeches I’d
be causing a stir in the Wild West! *g*
Praise for Dark
Sun Rising:
"Readers
who thrive on stories of empowered women and sexy, brooding men will savor
this historical tale of interracial love." Publishers
Weekly
“This
read is for those who like their love stories both explicit and explosive, with
a mix of strong women and sexy men!” Library
Journal
Dark Sun Rising
His sin is the
color of his skin. Her love is his salvation…and the greatest danger.
Life
in a mountain town is hard for gently raised Charlotte Phillips, who has come
to Hatchet Creek to help run her cousin’s emporium. When her cousin suddenly
dies, she learns just how rough-and-tumble is the life of a business
owner—especially when she steps in to stop the brutal whipping of a local
colored man.
Avery
Samms made the mistake of rejecting the advances of a married white woman, and
he pays with the flesh on his back. With no doctor in town, he’s sure a slow
agonizing death is his fate. Until a beautiful angel shocks everyone—especially
Avery—by taking him home. Her heart may be in the right place, but now her
business, even her very life, is in danger.
As
Avery recovers, their connection grows stronger every day. There’s passion in
her eyes, and purity in her heart that heals soul-deep wounds no one can see.
One moment of irresistible desire bonds them in forbidden love.
Even
as they plan to escape to a far-off haven, jealousy and revenge threaten to rip
their world apart. Under a savage western sun, they must fight for their
love…and their very lives.
To
find out more about BL and her books, you can find her online here: http://www.bl-bonita.com
So tell me, would you be in the saloon
causing a ruckus with me, or sipping tea with the ladies? Enter the contest by
commenting below! This is a quick draw
contest! Entry deadline is Oct. 8 at midnight EST. Be sure to leave your email
address with your comment. Good luck!
*
Mini Tour
Destinations
Don’t
be shy. Stop by and say hello. I’m giving away a download of Dark Sun Rising at
each stop!
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12: Night Owl Romance http://www.nightowlromanceblog.blogspot.ca/
7 comments:
Hi Bon! Love the cover, and the book sounds fantastic too... Good to see us all doing so well since the old days, and all the best with the launch!
Hi Sally! Yes, I'm so glad we're all doing well and we can stay in touch. :-) Isn't that cover sexy? I just love it. Thank you for dropping by and don't be a stranger!
This sounds like a must read...going on my wishlist! I'd probably be sipping tea with the ladies and then sneak out to the saloon!
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Hi pc! I'll save you a seat at the head table. Drinks on me. ;-) Thanks for dropping by!
Thank goodness that things have changed since those times. Lead the way into that saloon.
Hi Ann! Yes, we've come a long way. I have a special seat saved for you and the barkeep will keep our mugs full. ;-)
Thank you so much for hosting me, Rachel, and everyone who popped in to comment. :-)
And now it's time to announce the winner...drum roll...PC! Congrats! I'll be contacting you shortly with your win.
Happy reading everyone!
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