From ARe bestselling author Layna
Pimentel comes a brand new suspenseful historical romance.
Releasing in eBook on August 17th,
2015
Liquid Silver Books
Novella – 83 pages
Historical Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance
ISBN: 978-1-62210-245-7
Warning:
This book is intended for a mature audience only, and contains frank language
and adult situations.
Reviews:
The twists, diabolical turns
and disturbing descriptions had me hooked and wanting more! I couldn't put it
down! ~ Goodreads review
Filled with emotional turmoil,
danger, suspense, mystery, deceit, lies, scandal, murder and romance. What an
awesome blend of romance with suspense, family turmoil and secrets. Not for the
faint of heart… ~ My Book Addiction and More
Where I can usually figure out
the intrigue element in most mysteries, I wasn’t exactly left guessing who the
bad guy was, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out he had an accomplice! ~
Award winning author Nichole Severn
Blurb:
Every man has a price...
As
Lord Benedict St. John and his fiancée prepare to marry, his family is
blackmailed by a former acquaintance. Hoping to set things straight, he accepts
an invitation to dine at the Blackmailer’s family estate.
But how many should die...
Estelle
agrees to accompany Benedict, but nothing prepares her for the mysteries and
bodies she stumbles across during her time at Hawthorne Hall.
Before
the shocking truth is exposed?
Hawthorne
Hall holds many secrets, but will Estelle and Benedict escape to see the day
their union is blessed, or will they succumb to an untimely end?
Excerpt 1:
Benedict St. John glared
ice-cold daggers at his father. The marquess paced behind his desk, muttering
oaths and, within his meaty grip, he held a crumpled piece of paper. Benedict
didn’t know what had the patriarch so vexed, however, whatever it was, had to
have been infuriating enough to radiate contempt. To have pulled him away from
making arrangements for his and Estelle’s wedding had to have been of great
importance.
Exhaling, Benedict took a seat
by the fireplace, but not before reaching for the brandy his father left out on
the sideboard. He swirled the amber liquid and inhaled the sweet scent of the
indulgence; the liquor his father preferred to drink when something went awry.
“Dare I ask what has you in
such a state, Father?”
“I’m not sure if you want to
be privy to such information. It’s a bloody scandal. Your mother is going to be
surly when she finds out. Not to mention how the rest of our family will be
dragged through the mud. No, it is crucial we put a stop to this madness.”
Benedict winced, knowing all
too well his mother would only give her scathing disapproval if the situation
were related to their finances. They had led a comfortable lifestyle up until
now and, while taking up a smaller residence wouldn’t bother him that much, his
mother would certainly object. He imagined his mother’s words spewing and
sputtering, society this, and society
that. They would be ruined, and she would be too embarrassed to face
society. She would insist that they leave town, and God would only know to
where.
In fact, while he maintained a
small income and the inheritance he received from his grandfather, the time had
arrived for him to consider moving into his own residence. Something he should
have done some time ago, but his resolve in ensuring him and Estelle had enough
income without relying heavily on his parents had weighed on him greatly.
With his nuptials to Lady
Estelle Humphrey pending, he really should have established their family
residence by now. He had no excuse to not have it completed already. Their
wedding being more than a month away certainly didn’t leave him more time to
piss about and squander time he didn’t have.
“Father, come and sit down
with me. I am certain we can discern how much trouble the family is in. If
there is an opportunity to consolidate properties—”
The earl guffawed at the
suggestion. “My dear boy; let me ascertain that none of the servants are nearby
and I will confide in you. What I have to say impacts on everyone and I want to
make sure this information stays between you and me.”
Benedict raised a brow at his
father’s comment. What on earth, could the man be hiding?
Biography:
Born and raised in Toronto,
Ontario, Layna discovered her love of reading at an early age. She’s a
bestselling author at All Romance eBooks, and multi-published author of
historical, paranormal and contemporary erotic romances. When she isn’t
devouring salacious romance novels or writing, she enjoys losing herself in
researching ancient history and mythology, weaponry, and hiking. She lives in
Northern Ontario, with her husband and two daughters.
For updates on her upcoming
releases, or to leave her a comment, you can find at:
Website: http://www.laynapimentel.com
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