It’s been a busy week!–I’ve been chatting about An Heiress at Heart and giving away books to commenters! I hope you’ll visit these blogs and leave a comment:
SOS Aloha
www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/
Bodice Ripper Novels
www.bodicerippernovels.wordpress.com/
Jaunty Quills
http://jauntyquills.com/
Reading with Analysis
http://readingwithanalysis.wordpress.com
An Heiress at Heart releases today! If you’ve pre-ordered it for your Nook or Kindle, I hope you woke up to find it there this morning.
In honor of the book’s release, I thought I’d show you some pictures, “scenes,” if you will, from the book. The following are from the Great Exhibition. (For more details about this event, see my Extras page here.
Here is the exquisite crystal fountain, 27 feet high and made of faultless pink glass, where Lizzie and Geoffrey have a meeting. By the way, did you know that fountain was the model for the famous fountain located at Forsyth park in Savannah, Georgia? (You can see a picture of that lovely fountain here.)
And here is a view from the second floor, where Lizzie looks down and spots someone from her past:
And here is a lovely photo of the bridge at Hyde Park, where another of the book’s scenes take place. Wouldn’t you like to take a stroll here?
I hope you’ve enjoyed this brief tour through An Heiress at Heart, and I hope you enjoy reading the book!
I’m giving away two copies of the book. Simply leave a comment below, and I’ll choose a winner on Friday.
Thank you for stopping by and celebrating with me!
Jennifer Delamere
An Heiress at Heart will be released next Tuesday, October 30, and I couldn’t be more excited!
I’ll be celebrating locally in North Carolina with friends and fans (see Upcoming Events column on the right), and I’ll also be sharing the fun on numerous blog stops. I’ll be blogging on a variety of subjects relating to An Heiress at Heart, as well as answering some very interesting questions from the blog hosts! Most blog stops will feature a giveaway too, so I hope you’ll come by and leave a comment.
Here are the first few (more to come!):
Romance at Random
October 24
www.romanceatrandom.com
Novel Thoughts
October 25
http://rrahnovelthoughts.com/2012/10/25/exploring-a-piece-of-history-by-jennifer-delamere/
SOS Aloha
October 29
www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/
BOOK RELEASE on OCTOBER 30:
I’ll be blogging right here and giving away two books!
Jaunty Quills
Nov. 1
http://jauntyquills.com/
I’m happy to announce more good advance reviews!
AN HEIRESS AT HEART got 4 stars (out of 5) from RT Book Reviews, the popular magazine for reviewing romantic fiction. Here’s what they wrote:
“This is a wonderful love story… not your usual English stuffiness; there is something for everyone. The author’s diligent research of England and the traditions of the 1800s shines in her debut.”
The American Library Association’s Booklist magazine calls the book a “clever historical and subtly inspirational romance,” and adds, “Delamere does include Christian elements, but the classic historical plot will appeal to many readers. The romance is filled with emotion and sexual energy, but there is no explicit sensuality, filling a current genre gap for readers who prefer inference.”
The book debuts on October 30, but please see the “Upcoming Events” column on this page for information about two upcoming book signings, including an early signing on October 13. If you are in the central North Carolina area, I’d love to see you there!
I was so excited to discover yesterday that Publishers Weekly has posted a nice review of AN HEIRESS AT HEART!
“The strictures of 1851 England are revealed in Delamere’s debut, in which a woman tries to overcome her past and ensure a secure future….”
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-455-51893-7