Opposites attract when amiable sportsman Hugo, Viscount Saxby, attends a Christmas house party and falls hard for clever, artistic Lady Madeline Lyons, his host’s eldest daughter. For her part, Madeline finds herself unexpectedly charmed by Hugo’s warm brown eyes and even warmer heart. Despite several complications, which include her contentious family and his almost-courtship of another lady, their attraction blooms into love. Before their wedding, however, the couple must endure a separation when family duties summon Hugo home to his country estate. Yearning for his betrothed, he pens the following missive:
Bevington Chase, Nottinghamshire
11 February 1880
On receipt of her beloved’s letter, Madeline—never at a loss for words—composes this reply:
Denforth Castle, Yorkshire
14 February 1880
Check out Hugo and Madeline's love story in The Advent of Lady Madeline.
Hugo and Madeline’s love story began in The Advent of Lady Madeline, the prequel novella to my Lyons Pride series:
Responsible, level-headed, and invariably good-humored, Hugo Lowell, Viscount Saxby, has his plans for Christmas—and his future—all mapped out. Until a surprise invitation lands him at the country estate of Harold Lyons, the rich and powerful Duke of Whitborough.
Drawn into his host’s charming, often contentious family circle, Hugo finds himself matching wits and words with the Duke’s eldest daughter, Lady Madeline. Striking, clever, and as sharp-tongued as she is sharp-witted, Madeline is the polar opposite of the placid, proper beauty Hugo intends to marry. So why can’t he get her out of his mind? And how is it that she can persuade him to attempt things he’s never tried before? As Advent yields to Christmas, Hugo’s future becomes far less predictable…and infinitely more exciting.
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This sounds like a fun story! Intended for one lady, but ends up with another! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Sue! I rather like that twist myself, so I had fun playing with it in this story.
DeleteThat's such a romantic set of letters. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, May! Neither Hugo nor Madeline guessed they had it in them. :-)
DeleteSounds good.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy.
DeleteI'm really enjoying reading the Valentine letters from heroes and heroines. It's a different way of sparking interest in the books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Dee. Reading characters' love letters can be very revealing.
DeleteI love the flirtatious banter between the two. Can’t wait to read the book.
ReplyDeleteThank you, K. I hope you enjoy reading it.
DeleteWonderful letters. Love their anticipation.
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Thanks, Carol! Anticipation definitely lends spice to romance.
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DeleteHi Pamela! You are new to me so glad I found you! I love historicals and this one sounds great and of course there is nothing like love letters!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Lori! I am happy to be found, and I am glad you're enjoying the love letters!
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Hi, Cyndi. Nice to meet you too. I always enjoy hearing from readers, both present and future.
DeleteSuch banter. Love the letters.
ReplyDeleteHi, Joanne! Banter between lovers is always fun.
Deletelovely letters
ReplyDeleteThank you, dstoutholcomb!
DeleteWas wondering, is it easier or harder to write novellas/prequels after or before you've already released your book?
ReplyDeleteHi, Lilah! Personally, I would say "after." Because I'd actually written Book One of The Lyons Pride before getting smacked on the head with two prequel ideas. Madeline's story proved fairly easy to write. Elaine's, on the other hand... not so much!
DeleteI Would Love to read this book, but can't afford too.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rose! My books are on Overdrive, so your library could purchase them on request. And libraries are a great way to sample new authors!
DeleteHi, Have you gotten to visit the places that you write about?
ReplyDeleteHi, Suzannah! I've been to some of them. While vacationing in the UK, I visited London, Yorkshire, and Cornwall. Other places too, but those three locations have figured prominently in my works to date.
DeleteSounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jean! I hope you get the chance to try it.
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ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying these letters and your book sounds soooo good, I need to check it out!
ReplyDeleteHi, Carole! I hope you enjoy my book if you do!
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