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Convicted of murder, Adam Butler spent two hellish years, being slaved out
to settlers for a few shillings a day, until he could buy his way to
freedom. After months at sea he’s finally on dry land – unknown and a pauper
– but free. When he saves an older, finely dressed Spanish gentleman he’s
offered employment as a handyman in repayment.

The daughter of a wealthy land owner, Evangelina La Reina Herrara Ortega has
been groomed from an early age to wed a man of her class and further her
father’s business dealings. Betrothed to Don Luis Santiago’s eldest son, she
journeys from her home in the small, wealthy city of Caceres to the Santiago
estate near Madrid to marry only to find a bone melting attraction to a man
forbidden to her.

The frosty Spanish beauty, sheltered all her life, is thrown together with
the tough Aussie ex-con by fate. Will these two be able to survive in the
wilds and build on the attraction they share?

Other Book Titles By Patricia Bates

Patricia Bates

Historical Fiction

#1 Bestseller "Master's Mistress" May 2009 - Champagne Books.

Due out March 1, 2010 from Blade Publishing: In the Hand's of A Stranger - Can a cynical, embittered Aussie ex-con build a future with the pampered Spanish noblewoman he's sworn to protect?

Now available from Carnal Passions - The Viscount's Prize: The rogue spy and his sheltered courtesan must fight to find a far more ephemeral reward than mere passion – they must try to survive falling in love in a time when love isn’t fashionable.

Avail. now Borderline Sin: They say opposites attract - but can a Canadian farm girl and the US Marshal she's riding with survive falling in love? from Blade Publishing.

Available Now Love Thy Neighbor: In a land devastated by the Civil War, can water flow uphill to unite the two lovers destined to reclaim it? Champagne Books

Master's Mistress In a world of betrayal and murder, a vibrant Celtic slave woman holds the key to her Viking master's heart. #1 Bestseller for May - Champagne Books in e-book or Print versions

Christmas for the Cowboy: A spicy holiday novella available now from Blade Publishing

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New Release

BELIEVE IN ME by Crystal Jordan

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Love might need a little push…or a good, swift kick.

Tori Chambers. Old biddy, gossip, busybody and meddler. Except in reality she’s none of those things—she’s a guardian angel who specializes in helping people find their soul mates. Her latest assignment has had her tearing her hair out for over a year. She’s holding up her end for the fireman who’s her current client, but his soul mate’s guardian angel is dropping the ball big time. And when a replacement steps in, it’s enough to curl what’s left of Tori’s hair.

Jericho. The one man who broke her heart—and made her determined to never fail her clients like her own guardian angel failed her.

A hundred years ago, while fighting for Texas independence, Jericho made a mistake that accidentally cost her life. Now that she’s forced to make nice and work with him, he’s determined not to lose her again. Even if he has to tie her to the bed and make love to her until she’s willing to see reason.

Because unknown to Tori, she is his assignment. And if he can’t find a way to convince her they’re soul mates, they face an eternity of consequences…

2 Strange Questions This Week

Okay had 2 questions come up this week that I decided to share with everyone.

First: Let me set the scene a little. After getting ready for work on Thrusday I had a little extra time before I had to leave. I sat in the recliner and picked up the remote. My son turned to me and said "Your nose is really shiny. Did you polish it?"

Second: We were over at the apartment today painting and my son (yes he is the main reason I chose to have a strange question Saturday in the first place)paused and asked,
"Who do you think named the dinosaurs?"

me: "Why" (instantly I realized I shouldn't have asked.

Chazz: "Because they should have named the T-Rex the 'Big Ass Chomposaurus"


So who else out there had someone ask or pondered their own strange question this week?

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My Newest Release

Available now from Siren Publishing.

To Unleash a Brazen Desire

Blurb:
Samantha Brazen’s world is spinning out of control. She’d finally dumped her cheating boyfriend. Then her bother in-law, Trent, blew into town sweeping her off her feet. Trent tears out of town just as quickly leaving her to wonder what, if anything, is going on between them. Then she learns she’s pregnant. Now she has to tell Trent he’s going to be a father. Then she needs to explain everything to her sisters.

Trent Weatherly has fallen hard for his sweet, little sister in-law. It hit him fast, but he was determined to see where it could go. Then he finds out she’s pregnant and decides he sticking around for good, whether she wants him to or not. He’s not going to let her ex-lover, or sisters, get in his way either. The sheriff might be another story.



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BRUSH STROKES by Jax Cassidy
Release date: January 10, 2010
Publisher: Amber Heat
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-627-7 (Electronic)
*Heat warning:erotic, explicit sex scenes, language

For Sage, attending the Parisian sex club, Plaisirs Sombres, was the ultimate fantasy. So when the conservative gallery assistant is cloaked behind the velvet mask, she never expected to be the object of the club owner's desire. Spurred on by D.S. Gregoire's erotic and sensual brush strokes of the exclusive club, she gives into a brief liaison that leaves her breathless and wanting.

For Damien, known to the art world as D.S. Gregoire, his art has always been an adrenaline rush. But when an exotic and mysteriously uninhibited 'sex club virgin' enters his establishment, he is willing to break his club rules for another taste of the dark pleasures she brings him.


Author Bio:
Jax Cassidy followed her dreams to Paris, then Hollywood to pursue a film career but managed to fall in love with penning sexy romances and happy endings—finding Mr. Right was just an added bonus. She writes contemporary, paranormal, and multi-ethnic romances and is Co-Founder of Romance Divas, and award winning writer’s website and discussion forum. Jax is also known as one-half of the retired writing team of Cassidy Kent.

For more information on Jax, please visit her online at www.jaxcassidy.com or www.jaxadora.blogspot.com

New Release.

I'm so happy to announce that Red Hot New Year is available now from Pink Petal Books

Here's a little blurb:
Sarah is sick and tired of being the good girl everyone expects her to be. She’s already made plans to start her new life; she just has one more thing to cross off her list – getting laid. She’s made a resolution this New Year’s to let the fun loving woman inside her free. She just needs a man, and when Eddie, a hunky real estate developer, finds her half-dressed in a closet, he’s more than willing to oblige.

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