The last few days have passed in a storm of writing. I’ve completed my edits for Assassin, written a blurb and sent both back to my editor. I’ve also sent off my Jewel of the Nile story to my editor and started another. It’s so great when the stars align and the writing goes well.
I used to love reading historicals but went off them a couple of years ago, tired of the constant Regency settings. To me all the books seemed the same. This year I’ve picked up the odd one and enjoyed them. Lisa Kleypas used to be one of my favorites and yesterday I finished reading Mine Till Midnight. I really enjoyed the characters. The heroine Amelia Hathaway manages her brother and three younger sisters, always rescuing them from problems. One sister steals silver and other things, which creates problems, one sister is very weak after surviving scarlet fever and the brother, who has inherited a title is busy spending every penny. He’s heartbroken because his fiancee died from scarlet fever.
The hero, Cam Rohan is part Gypsy and lives on the outskirts of society. He suffers from a dreadful curse, that of being able to make money without effort. (I wish that curse would rub off on me!) The hero is strong, determined and tries to stay away from Amelia but her family difficulties keep brining them together.
It’s a great story where two people defy conventions and fall in love. I’m eagerly looking forward to Lisa Kleypas’ next book.
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November 19th, 2007 at 12:36 pm · Link
Yeah, that sounds like a nice curse to have.
November 19th, 2007 at 5:03 pm · Link
You have been writing up a storm, Shelley. It’s wonderful when it all comes together like that!
I binge on historicals occasionally. Sometimes, I’ll try a new author, but mostly I go back to the ones I love.
November 19th, 2007 at 5:33 pm · Link
Gabriele – Yes, I was shaking my head a little about that one
NJ – I love trying new authors, too, but sometimes only a favorite author will do.
November 20th, 2007 at 6:30 pm · Link
LOL yes, I’m still trying to work out why that would be a curse too!!