Julie Anne Long originally set out to be a rock star when she grew up, and she has the guitars and the questionable wardrobe stuffed in the back of her closet t prove it. When playing to indifferent crowds at midnight in dank clubs lost its, ahem, charm, she realized she could incorporate all of the best things about being in a band—namely, drama, passion and men with unruly hair—into novels, while at the same time indulging her love of history and research. So she made the move from guitar to keyboard (the computer variety) and embarked on a considerably more civilized, if not much more peaceful, career as a novelist.
Julie lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with a fat orange cat. (Little known fact: they issue you a cat the minute you become a romance novelist.)
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Lord Philippe Lavay once took to the high seas armed with charm as lethal as his sword, and a stone-cold conviction: he'll restore his family's fortune and honor, no matter the cost. Victory is at last within reach—when a brutal attack snatches it from his grasp and lands him in Pennyroyal Green.
An afternoon of bliss brings a cascade of consequences for Elise Fountain. She is shunned by her family and ousted from a job she loves, and her survival means a plummet down the social ladder to a position no woman has yet been able to keep: housekeeper to a frighteningly formidable prince.
The bold and gentle Elise sees past his battered body into Philippe's barricaded heart . . . and her innate sensuality ignites his blood. Now a man who thought he could never love and a woman who thought she would never again trust must fight an incendiary passion that could be the ruin of them both.
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One night, a few weeks after Elise has taken the position of housekeeper for Lord Lavay, the two of them lie sleepless...and each are finally driven to their desks and foolscap to write letters to each other they will never send.
Check out Elise and Philippe love story in It Started With a Scandal.
Lord Philippe Lavay once took to the high seas armed with charm as lethal as his sword and a stone-cold conviction: he'll restore his family's fortune and honor, no matter the cost. Victory is at last within reach--when a brutal attack snatches it from his grasp and lands him in Pennyroyal Green.
An afternoon of bliss brings a cascade of consequences for Elise Fountain. Shunned by her family and ousted from a job she loves, survival means a plummet down the social ladder to a position no woman has yet been able to keep: housekeeper to a frighteningly formidable prince.
The bold and gentle Elise sees past his battered body into Philippe's barricaded heart...and her innate sensuality ignites his blood. Now a man who thought he could never love and a woman who thought she would never again trust must fight an incendiary passion that could be the ruin of them both.
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What wonderful letters. To love and need and to be unable to act upon it is torture to the soul and heart. Thank you for the peak into their minds and hearts. I must read more of this series.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine having to keep your feeling hidden.
ReplyDeleteLove the covers our this author's books. They are so pretty. I also enjoy reading this author's books. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLori
Deep sigh!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is why we adore your books so!!! Thanks for the many,many hours of great reading!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you adore the books!! Thanks for saying so, and thank you so much for reading them. :)
DeleteOh I am so glad Julie's books are highlighted in this Sealed With a Kiss celebration! Her stories are joyous, humorous, uplifting and wonderful. She is a must-buy author for me and I tell everyone I know about her stories...I think she is that good. And these letters on today's post are heartbreaking...and I want so much to read about Philippe's and Elise's journey to their HEA. I can hardly wait! jdh2690@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteso sweet of you to say such kind things, Janice! And thank you so much for telling people about my books—you're a doll, and I appreciate it so much! I'm very excited about IT STARTED WITH A SCANDAL because early feedback has been so amazing. I can't wait for everyone to read it!
DeleteI have read all of Julie Ann's books and thoroughly enjoyed them. This book sounds equally as good. I have added it to my TBR list.
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Beautiful! Love the letters. Can't wait to read this story...and the next, but I can't think about that now. I get too excited. Hugs and love!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you love them, Kary! xo
Deletesuch sweet and romantic letters :) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the letters. I'm looking forward to reading the book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the letters. I like the idea of someone injured in mind or body finding a new perspective on life. And finding love, even better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peek into their thoughts! It sounds like a wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteReally great letters. Sounds like a real page turner, one I wouldn't be able to put down. I love the pretty cover.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet and loving letters! Can't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteThe letters were both beautiful and heart breaking since they won't be sent. I can't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteMarcy Shuler
Loved the letters, just starting this series! I just went online and bought What I Did For a Duke
ReplyDeleteHope you love WIDFAD, Sheryl, and I really hope you love IT STARTED WITH A SCANDAL, too! :)
Deletelove the letters
ReplyDeleteThese letters would be heartbreaking if I didn't know they will get their HEA. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I love the blue gown on this cover, looking forward to reading your novel!
ReplyDeleteI love the letters
ReplyDeletecan't wait for the book
Oh I so love these letters that'll never see the light of day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and yet hertbreaking. I love Julie's books. Can't wait to read this one. Thanks for being part of this event and the chance
ReplyDeleteCarol L
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I've been wanting to read this series.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeletenever read this series
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