Release Day!
Lady Overton's Perilous Journey By Vikki Vaught
Publisher & Release Date: Secret Cravings Publishing, July 11, 2015
Time
and setting: Early 19th Century, England & America
Genre:
Historical Regency Romance
Length:
236 pages
Heat
Level: 1 Scorching Hot Flame
Book Description:
When her son’s life is threatened, Anissa, Marchioness of Overton, seeks refuge by sailing to America. Before the ship reaches the high seas, sparks fly between her and Captain Alex Hawks. Although the young widow may be lonely, and afraid, she cannot risk the diversion a romantic entanglement could bring, no matter how much she wants to lose herself in the captain’s embrace.
The Captain vows to protect the young Lord Overton, but can offer no assurance that the marchioness will leave his ship with her virtue intact. Alex is drawn to Anissa’s beauty and courage, as a hummingbird is to the nectar of a flower. How long he can fight a losing battle before he surrenders and makes her his own?
Will Alex be able to keep this remarkable woman and her child safe? Will his passion for Anissa be enough or will their differences keep them apart?
The Captain vows to protect the young Lord Overton, but can offer no assurance that the marchioness will leave his ship with her virtue intact. Alex is drawn to Anissa’s beauty and courage, as a hummingbird is to the nectar of a flower. How long he can fight a losing battle before he surrenders and makes her his own?
Will Alex be able to keep this remarkable woman and her child safe? Will his passion for Anissa be enough or will their differences keep them apart?
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Excerpt:
Her insides churned as she wove her
way through the crowded tables, the chairs filled with dirty, unsavory-looking
men. The strong smell of sweat mingled with ale threatened to turn her stomach
and had her breathing through her mouth. Anissa went over to the man. “Sir, are
you Captain Hawks?”
The man turned around, and in a
drawling voice, he answered, “Well, darlin’, that’s my name.” He swept his
tri-corn hat from his head, stood and bowed. “Captain Alex Hawks, at your
service. What can I do for you?”
Anissa gazed up into the blackest
eyes she had ever seen and wanted to fall into them. Mesmerized, she blinked as
a shiver ran across her shoulders. This was not
the time to notice this man’s eyes, no matter how compelling they were. Now was
the time to use her charms to convince him to take her on his ship.
“My name is—” she quickly searched
for a name, not wanting to give him her identity, “—Mrs. Carlson. I would like
to pay for passage on your ship. I understand you are leaving for America this
morning.” Then, thinking of a city she had heard of in America, she added, “I
need to go to Boston, where some of my family lives. Would you be able to help
me?”
Captain Hawks gave her an appraising
stare, which unnerved her. This man was intimidating, to say the least. “I’m
not going to Boston. And, I don’t
normally take on passengers. I’m headed to Baltimore, and it’s a far piece from
Boston, darlin’.”
“Please take me. I have to leave for
America as soon as possible.” Anissa had to convince him to allow her passage.
“And as far as your destination is concerned, I’m sure once I am in America, I
shall be able to travel to Boston from there.”
“Darlin’, do you even know where
Baltimore is and how far it is from Boston?”
Anissa wished he would quit calling
her darling. It was quite presumptuous of him, and she did not appreciate it at
all. Of course, she did not want to anger him, so she kept her feelings to
herself. “Well, no, not really. How far is it?”
“It’s over four hundred miles,”
Captain Hawks explained, as if he were speaking to a child, which further
irritated her, tugging at her frazzled nerves. “You would be better served if
you found a passenger ship going there. I have an associate who should be
arriving in a few days, and his ship is going to Boston. He also takes
passengers. I’m sure he would be happy to take you on board.”
Oh,
dear, why did I say Boston? Please, Lord, let me convince him to take me.
Every hour brought her closer to the
chance of discovery. She could not afford to wait for another ship. She needed
to get as far away from Lord Howard as possible, immediately.
“Captain, I do not have a few days to
wait. My uncle is dreadfully ill. He may only have a few months to live, so I
need to leave as soon as possible. Please allow me to travel on your ship.” She
looked up at him, willing a few tears into her eyes, praying to gain his
sympathy.
Captain Hawks sighed and rolled his
obsidian eyes toward the ceiling. “I know I’m going to regret this. All right,
darlin’, if it’s that important, I’ll take you. I hope you realize how
uncomfortable this voyage will be for you and the child. The cabin you will be
in is minuscule and barely has room to turn around in. Are you sure you don’t
want to reconsider?”
“We shall be fine, regardless of the
conditions.”
He shook his head, sending her heart
to the floor.
Oh,
Lord, please don’t let him change his mind.
What
shall I do if he has?
Congrats on your release, Vikki! The book sounds awesome and your cover is gorgeous! Wishing you a ton of sales!
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