And over in the US, Margaret Arculus thinks…

How about this super five star review for Mariah’s Marriage recently posted on amazon.com:
This is a hugely enjoyable historical romance, which goes into unexpected territory as it develops. I thought it was going to be a comedy of manners, in the course of which the heroine and hero would gain a deeper understanding of each other’s good qualities, after the initial spark of attraction (is this the only historical romance where the hero rescues the heroine from an escaped pig?). That deeper understanding does come about, but it does so through the characters having to deal with quite serious issues, which show fully the condition of women, even upper-class women, in the early 19th century. There is also some stirring action towards the end of the novel. The author has a wonderful range. I’m hoping she has another book ready to issue very soon.

A really Great Five Star Review

Muse Banner Mariah’s Marriage

I found this wonderful Five Star Review of Mariah’s Marriage on amazon.co.uk Just the thing an author needs to find now and again.

In many ways this is an unusual departure from the ‘standard’ Regency novel and all the more entertaining for its originality.
The heroine, Mariah, is feisty and determined and from the first time we meet her with Tobias Longreach (and a pig!) we know we are in for a great read.
Without wanting to spoil the plot, the villain is particularly well drawn and the period detail skilfully woven in to the story and to the dialogue.
The course of true love certainly doesn’t run smooth and there are a number of edgy episodes culminating in a finale where Mariah is in serious danger.
This is a book which will appeal to many readers and not only to fans of Regency novels.

Thanks to Myra Duffy for that.

Reverse Birthday Gifts

Muse Banner Mariah’s Marriage

Reverse birthday gifts are on offer in a smashing giveaway on Sally Quilford’s blog to mark her 50th.
You can find the competition here:

http://quillersplace.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/sallys-50th-birthday-giveaway/

Mariah’s Marriage is at no 56, so scroll down and then a wee bit further for the Ts & Cs, nothing too onerous there. Have fun and come back and tell Novels Now if you won something.

AUGUST WANDERINGS

Muse Banner Mariah’s Marriage

I’m blogging today across at MuseItUp where I’m being interviewed by Mariah Fox. She wants to know Why Her? Well, she was irrisistible, but we don’t want her to know that so I’ve dreamed up a few answers. You’ll find it here:

http://museituppublishing.blogspot.ca/

Pop in and leave your visiting card.

Goodreads Summer Reads 2013

Lovely reviewer, Phil, has added Mariah’s Marriage to the Goodreads Summer Reads list 2013. As I type, she’s sitting at No 48 and your vote might be enough to project her into the TOP 25.

the list is here:
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/35263.2013_Summer_Reads?page=1

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