Woo Hoo! Today is release day for MONK’S BRIDE, book 5 of
the Kincaid Series. I can hardly wait for you to read this book and let
me know what you think!
MONK’S BRIDE came about because I’ve had numerous
requests for Monk’s story since he appeared as a secondary character in THE
MOST UNSUITABLE HUSBAND, Kincaid book 2. In preparation for this release, I’ve
re-edited and updated the first four Kincaid novels.
Kincaid romances 1-4 are sensual but book 5 is sweet
due to Monk’s character. He didn’t come by his nickname by being a womanizer. I
love the man and admired his character in THE MOST UNSUITABLE HUSBAND. If you
haven’t yet read that book, the universal Amazon link is http://mybook.to/Husband.
I’m so excited for you to read Monk’s story in MONK’S BRIDE.
Here’s the blurb:
A
destitute widow; a reformed con man; the danger that links them…
Betsie Galloway Hirsch has escaped Memphis with her
son Liam. Her gambling husband tricked the wrong people and they’re demanding
Betsie pay his debts—or else. She’s come to Kincaid Springs to stay with her
mother and seek a safe place for her son. Being so far from her former home,
she feels secure. That is, until danger confronts her.
After 34 years alone, Michael “Monk” Magonagle is
falling in love with Betsie and is fond of her son. Monk is certain she is not
free of the men her late husband cheated. Although he is not a violent man by
nature, Monk is brave and willing to fight for Betsie’s safety. He and the men
of the Kincaid family prepare to meet the enemy.
How
can Betsie and Liam be protected from the approaching danger? Will she and Monk
be able to forge a love that endures or will one of them be silenced forever?
What toll will the enemy exact?
The Universal Amazon buy link is http://mybook.to/Monk MONK’S BRIDE is
in e-book and is enrolled in KU. Soon it will be available in print.
Here’s an excerpt of their first kiss:
They
were at the Kincaid front door. She hated their time together was over.
Monk
put his hands on her shoulders. “Betsie, may I kiss you goodnight?”
Inside
she was yelling yes!, but she
pretended to be demure. She certainly didn’t want him to think she was a
hoyden. “I think that would be all right.”
He
removed his hat and pulled her into an embrace. She’d thought he meant a kiss
on the cheek, but that wasn’t the case. His lips sought hers softly at first,
then as if he would consume her. Without conscious thought her arms went around
him, pulling him closer.
When
he broke the kiss, it was as if she’d been deprived of a part of herself. Each
of them panted with ragged breaths. He held her a few minutes longer, his
forehead against hers.
“I
apologize for getting carried away.”
“Please
don’t. I was hanging on to you as if I was drowning and you were a life
preserver.”
He
brushed an errant curl from her face. “Then you’re not sorry?”
“Not
a bit. I have to admit I was carried away, too. Perhaps it’s not proper to
admit, but I enjoyed your kisses.”
Her
admission brought a wide smile to his face. “Goodnight, Betsie. I’ll be by to
escort you to Mass in the morning. I hope I may call again soon.”
“I
look forward to both.” She slipped inside and hurried to her room.
She
changed into her night clothes and crept in to check on Liam. He was sound
asleep with his dog cuddled close but had kicked off his cover. She leaned over
to give him a kiss and tuck his sheet around him.
Her
lips still tingled from Monk’s kiss. He was her beau, a serious beau. She
wanted to dance around the room. Instead, she crept to her room and crawled
into her bed. She’d have sweet dreams tonight.
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