Book Blurb & Info
A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
ISBN: 9781419940446
Release date: 20th November 2013
When tough Scot warrior Connor MacKenzie rides into the barbaric lands of the Picts on a mission for his king, he never expects to be captivated by a beautiful Pictish widow. Drawn under her spell, yet unaware of her true identity, he risks everything for one passionate night in her arms.
Aila, princess of Pictland, swore long ago she would do anything within her power to help defeat the Vikings who invaded her land and murdered her husband. But after meeting Connor, her frozen heart thaws and once again she imagines a future filled with love and passion.
When Connor delivers the message from his king, Aila becomes a pawn in a deadly game of politics. Her heart belongs to Connor, but she must marry the prince of Dal Riada – Connor’s half-brother. But the fates have other plans for the star-crossed lovers as they fight their enemies and themselves to find true love.
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“I’ve wanted to kiss you since the first moment I saw you.”
His ragged whisper scorched her parted lips. She hadn’t been mistaken. “I thought you far from interested that first day. You surely didn’t give any indication of your thoughts.”
He moved closer. The breadth of his shoulders blocked out the rest of the world, his white linen shirt sculpted his impressive chest. And the weave of his plaid branded her through the softness of her gown.
“How could I? You were an aloof Pictish lady and I a mere savage Scot.”
She leaned into him, soaking up the hard ridges of his chest, the fresh scent of his hair, the faint sweetness of mead on his breath. “So what has changed?”
“Nothing.” His fingers tightened around hers and his eyes enslaved her. “Yet everything.”
His words curled through her heart, shimmered in her blood. Nothing. Yet everything. The chance of them having a future together was remote. And yet she had been given this time with him. Moments to savor, to cherish. To remember for the rest of her life.
Author Info
She is published by Ellora’s Cave and Berkley Heat and has dipped her toe in the indie pub waters. She is a member of the Romance Writers of Australia, Romance Writers of America, the DarkSide Down Under Group Blog and Historical Hearts Group Blog.
Christina is an ex-pat Brit who now lives in sunny Western Australia with her family. She is also owned by three gorgeous cats who are convinced the universe revolves around their needs. They are not wrong.
~Giveaway~
Tour Wide Giveaway in conjunction with Allison Butler
who writes Scottish
medieval romances for Penguin Australia
First Prize
E-Copy of THE BORDER LAIRD'S BRIDE by Allison Butler
$10 Amazon Gift Card
Signed Swag - Bookmarks, Postcards & Fridge Magnets - Christina Phillips and Allison Butler
Second Prize
E-Copy of TAINTED by Christina Phillips
Signed Swag - Bookmarks, Postcards & Fridge Magnets - Christina Phillips and Allison Butler
Third Prize
E-Copy of BETRAYED by Christina Phillips
Signed Swag - Bookmarks, Postcards & Fridge Magnets - Christina Phillips and Allison Butler
~To Enter~
Tour Info
Thank you for the giveaway. I'd really love to win the books but I really want the Amazon gift card. My husband's job closed down and the unemployment is barely paying the bills. The Amazon gift card would really help me to get her a Christmas present.She won't be getting anything for Christmas if I can't come up with the $80 dollars I need to get it.
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Hi Angela,
DeleteYou're welcome :-) Good luck in the giveaway!
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Christina
The more I read the excerpt and blurb the more excited I get about this book. I've not ever read an historical romance from such an early era (Pict). They've always been Regency, Georgian or Victorian. I can't wait to read it! jdh2690@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Janice,
DeleteThe Picts are such a mysterious people, I love delving back into ancient times :-) I hope you enjoy the book when you read it!
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Christina