Monday, November 2, 2015

6th Anniversary Celebration - - Barbara Devlin's World of the Brethren





Barbara and PJ
Have you discovered Barbara Devlin's bestselling World of the Brethren? Filled with adventure, suspense and sizzle, Devlin's first series, the Brethren of the Coast brings us the stories of sexy Nautionnier Knights and the women who capture their hearts. There are six books in this series, with the seventh, Love With an Improper Stranger due to be released November 16th. Each book is written to stand alone so you can jump in at any point. If you'd like to give the series a try, check out the Brethren of the Coast: Volume 1 boxed set, currently on Kindle sale for only $0.99. The set includes the first three books in the series plus a prequel novella (descriptions from Devlin's website below).


BRETHREN OF THE COAST: VOLUME 1


Enter the Brethren - Book 1

Fate brings them together in a dimly lit cabin. He was looking for revenge and she was taking a bath.

Heartbroken and desperate to escape another London season, Caroline Elliott stows away aboard a friend's ship, never dreaming she'll be mistaken for a courtesan and abducted by a handsome mariner with wounds as deep as her own.

Trevor Marshall, sixth Earl of Lockwood, is a battle-hardened sea captain out to settle a score. But the inexpressibly gentle heart and unschooled passion of his beautiful captive weaken his resolve, and soon the seducer finds himself seduced by an unbridled desire unlike any he's ever known.

My Lady, the Spy - Book 2
Can the mind forget what the eyes have seen?
L'araignee, the Spider, is England's most notorious spy - and Lady Rebecca Wentworth's alter ego. After her partner in espionage is killed in the link of duty, Rebecca returns to London, only to discover a traitor has compromised the war effort from the highest levels of the vaunted Counteribntelligence Corps. To lure the villain into the open, Rebecca embarks on a new mission, acting as prey for a dangerous enemy. But it is the handsome former Navy captain tasked with her safety that presents the greatest threat, when she falls in love.
When Nautionnier Knight Dirk Randolph is sent to evacuate spies from the Continent, he is shocked to discover a beautiful noblewoman in service to the Crown. A no-nonsense man accustomed to a ruthlessly ordered life, his world is upended when he is paired with the intriguing operative and must act the part of smitten suitor. While he protects L'araignee, he does not guard his heart. But can he accept that his ladylove and the spy exist as two sides of the same coin? 
The Most Unlikely Lady - Book 3
Woo a gently bred young lady with a fishing rod and a bucket of worms? Oh-so dashing, but untitled, Everett Markham seeks a bride, and he has charged the field of Miss Sabrina Douglas, a woman who prefers trout to truffles. But, sometimes, even when both hearts are engaged, happily ever after isn't so smooth a journey.
Unabashed and unapologetic, Sabrina sets her cap for a second son, one who will smile patiently when he comes home to find she's misplaced the children. But marriage changes her in ways she could never have imagined, as the awkward debutante surrenders to a very real, very womanly, all-consuming love.
An irresistibly handsome English rogue, Everett plots his future with ruthless detail, but his chosen bride is anything but predictable, resulting in the zaniest courtship London society has ever seen. When a family tragedy upends his life, on his wedding day, no less, he must chart a slippery course with his most unlikely lady - as the new Earl and Couness of Woverton.

Loving Lieutenant Douglas: A Brethren Coast Novella (prequel)
If you've read the Brethren of the Coast series, then you know Admiral Mark and Lady Amanda Douglas as the patriarch and matriarch of the Nautionnier Knights. Would you like to know how they fell in love? Take a trip back in time, to 1785, when Horatio Nelson was a new captain.
It is the Age of Sail, England is on the brink of war with France, and Royal Navy First Lieutenant Mark Douglas is not looking for a wife. As is so often the case, fate has other plans, and Mark sets his sights on a fiery society miss with a spirit to match his own. But can he redeem himself after inadvertently insulting his prospective bride?
Lady Amanda Gascoigne-Lake is at first smitten with and then disappointed by the impeccable naval man. After all, is it not a woman's perogative to change her mind? When a soldier disparages her reputation, Mark defends her honor and wins his lady. What happens when her father rejects Mark's suit, and an ancient brooch with mystical powers portends doom? 
(This novella also appears in the anthology A Jewel in Time.)
In addition to the Brethren of the Coast, Devlin is also writing books for the five original Templar Knights: Arucard, Demetrius, Morgan, Aristide, and Geoffrey in her new Brethren Origins series. The first book, Arucard (Brethren Origins Book 1) was released in July. 
For more information about Barbara, her Templar Knights, and Nautionniers, visit her website. Connect with Barbara online at Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Barbara is also one of the authors participating in Amazon's first historical Kindle World:The de Wolfe Pack, contributing her novella, Lone Wolfe. But more about that tomorrow!




Are you reading Barbara's books? Do you have a favorite?
Do you enjoy adventure in your historical romances?
Ever been on a sea voyage? A cruise? Tell us about it!
Who else has fantasized about being taken captive by a sexy sea captain? (I can't be the only one!)

Giveaway:
Three randomly chosen people leaving a comment will each receive the Brethren of the Coast boxed set (Kindle copy) and Lone Wolfe: a World of de Wolfe Pack novella (Kindle copy).
One randomly chosen person leaving a comment will receive a Kindle Fire, 7". (U.S. only) (If winner lives outside the U.S. a $50 Amazon gift card will be substituted for the Kindle)
Deadline for comments to be entered in giveaway is 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday, November 5th.
Many thanks to Barbara Devlin for her generous giveaway!
Readers, be sure to check out the other 6th Anniversary posts and Giveaways while you're here! 

60 comments:

  1. Hello! Happy Anniversary, Dishies! I have not yet read Barbara's books. :) I *do* enjoy adventure in my historical romances; and I have been on a cruise before (long ago, in 2001). I went on an Caribbean Cruise with a fringe friend, and we traveled to Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. (My favorite was Grand Cayman; and I loved sailing. Didn't get sick at all. My friend was sick as a dog.) My fringe friend is 8 years older than me, but the entire time we were in Jamaica, she was repeatedly asked if she was traveling with her daughter. She was ticked off. "You don't look that much younger than me!" she'd say.

    And yes, I have fantasized about that. Who hasn't after reading THE WINDFLOWER? Or Julie Garwood's THE GIFT?

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    1. I'm mulling over your "fringe friend." Is that like an acquaintance rather than a good friend?

      I've been on two cruises. The last one was perfect. The first one, not so much. We had storms with 10 ft. seas. By the end of the 4-day cruise I was one of the very few people not heaving my guts out in a cabin. At least I found out I'm not prone to sea-sickness! :)

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    2. Yes. They're the friend of the friend. If you didn't have the mutual friend in common, you likely wouldn't be friends. I call them fringe friends. We pretty much check each other's list for that category. But oddly, we travel very well together. *LOL* Despite all the other ways we do not get along, traveling is not one of them. Whereas I've traveled with good friends and I've nearly been shanked in the night.

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  2. What a beautiful post, PJ. Thank you. So happy to participate in your anniversary.

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  3. Barbara you are such an amazing author, and I love each and everyone of your books...!

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  4. Love your books and you are such a wonderful author. I always look forward to your books

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  5. Barbara Devlin is an amazing Historic Romance Author. I have read each and every book. I always look forward to reading more from her and get excited when she releases something new. I am a huge fan. If you ladies have not yet read her books i recommend them to all :)

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  6. Barbara Devlin is an amazing Historic Romance Author. I have read each and every book. I always look forward to reading more from her and get excited when she releases something new. I am a huge fan. If you ladies have not yet read her books i recommend them to all :)

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  7. I love historical romance but don't read as much as I used to due to traveling abundantly. I keep not having room for paperbacks or I leave them somewhere. I plan to get back to my reading habits soon so keep writing great reads!

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    1. Do you read e-books, Cheryl? I resisted for a long time but now wonder how I ever functioned without my Kindle. I love being able to take as many books as I want with me when I travel!

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  8. Welcome, Barbara! Thank you for being part of the 6th anniversary festivities here at The Romance Dish and many thanks for your generous giveaways!


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  9. Dee, Barbara Burdette, and Hurricane Girl, thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy meeting people who share my love of a good historical romance!

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  10. Wow six years? I picked a good day to stop by! I have always dreamed of being swept away by a rogue captain (The Sea Hawk with Errol Flynn is one of my fav movies) And Barbara is a new to me author, the books sound wonderful! Happy Anniversary :)

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    1. I know! Can you believe it? How did that much time go by so quickly?

      Ahhh, Errol Flynn! He fueled many a youthful fantasy of mine. ;-)

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  11. Wow six years? I picked a good day to stop by! I have always dreamed of being swept away by a rogue captain (The Sea Hawk with Errol Flynn is one of my fav movies) And Barbara is a new to me author, the books sound wonderful! Happy Anniversary :)

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    1. Hi Karyn! I know! Six years! It hardly seems possible.

      I share your love of The Sea Hawk. ::Sigh:: So good.

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  12. Happy anniversary, PJ! I have not read any of Barbara Devlin's books yet. After reading the blurbs for the Brethren of the Coast books, I am asking myself, "Why have I not heard of these before?" The series sounds wonderful. Romance and adventure are a fun combo!

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl! I hope you'll give Barbara's books a try. They're available right now at awesome sale prices!

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  13. I love The Romance Dish and look forward to reading these books. It has been a long time since I've had a date with a sexy sea captain! Sounds fun. :) Happy anniversary!!!

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    1. Hi Nicki! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy that date! ;-)

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  14. I've been on many cruises, but none as exciting as the voyages Barb writes about! :-)

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    1. True! Barbara's sea voyages are much more exciting that your typical modern day cruise.

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  15. Happy anniversary, PJ!
    I have read most of Barbara's books! I love her writing because her stories are always filled with adventure, passion and rich characters. I'm so excited to read her 7th story "Love With an Improper Stranger". She is truly a talented author.

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    1. Thanks, Nicole! I'm excited for Barbara's next book too!

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  16. Barbara, I haven't had the opportunity to read your books--yet. They sound so good. Right up my alley. Love excitement and adventure. I went on a cruise to the Bahamas and enjoyed almost every minute of it. I was a little seasick at first, but that calmed down with a short nap. I remember the huge quantities of food and dinner at the Captain's table. Congratulations PJ on six years of great success with The Romance Dish.

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    1. Thanks, Donna! Glad you enjoyed your cruise. They do throw the food at you, don't they? I countered that by walking everywhere on the ship (no elevators). It worked!

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  17. I do enjoy adventure in historical romances, but haven't read Barbara's books yet. I've been on a river cruise and plan to take an Alaskan cruise next year. Thanks for the giveaways. Happy anniversary.

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    1. I'd like to take a river cruise one of these days. Did you take one in the U.S. or another country?

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  18. I've never read Barbara's books, but I think I need to start. I love a good swashbuckling historical romance adventure. Johanna Lindsey was the queen of those types of books back in the day. There were other good books by other good authors, but right off hand, I can't think of their names or the titles of their books.

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  19. I've not read any of Barbara's books, but I'm going to check her out.. My hubby gets seasick.. so we're not much for out to sea adventures.. Did do a small boat cruise in Alaska of sea glaciers...he didn't get sick there..

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    1. Did you enjoy the Alaska cruise? I've always wanted to take one.

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  20. I haven't read Barbara Devlin's books yet, but I love cruises. We just got back from a Scandinavian cruise, which went to St. Petersburg, Russia and it was great. I've been on a lot of cruises to some interesting places and I have been featuring cruises in my books so I'm sure I would enjoy her books.

    Marilyn Baron

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    1. Oh, wow! That sounds wonderful, Marilyn! I bet you saw some incredible sights.

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  21. I haven't read any of Barbara's books yet. Hangs head in shame just thinking of my to-be-read pile. I have been on one cruise - incentive trip I earned as a scrapbook consultant and we got pampered! Should I reveal my age saying I used to watch the Love Boat - okay and may have caught some episodes recently. Guess I was a romantic at heart even back then.

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    1. You're in good company around here, Tracy. I rarely missed an episode of Love Boat! :)

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  22. Happy Anniversary!!!! This is the place I found all my new authors! Thanks to PJ and the other Dishies.... Looks like I just found another one! How did I miss ms Devlin? Downloaded ! Many cruises and yes I very much love adventures in my romances ...

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    1. Always happy to add to your book stash, Hope. ;-)

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  23. I've not read her books but they sound wonderful and I'm sure I would enjoy them and love adventure added to my historicals. I've been on one cruise but that was 40 yrs. ago but I've always said that was my favorite vacation. There was so much to do and eat but it was your choice if you did or didn't. I loved stopping at the different ports and had an adventure with a horse ride up to the Citadel in Haiti!!! I also enjoy Pirate stories lol.

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    1. That sounds like a great trip, catslady! I've been on two cruises but neither one offered horse rides. I would have enjoyed that!

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  24. Sorry, never read Barbara's books. I have picked up the box set. Thank you for the heads up. Of course I would love to be ravished by a sea captain. My sea captain was Errol Flynn. sighs

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    1. And another member of the Errol Flynn fan club checks in. *grin* I have the feeling he set many young hearts a'flutter back in the day. He certainly did mine! :)

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  25. Princess Bride! Sexy Sea Captain AND a sea voyage. ;o)

    Nice giveaway and congratulations again. xoxo

    (Bobbi)

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  26. Happy Anniversary,best wishes to many,many more :)
    I haven't read any book by Barbara Devlin,but now I have read the synopsis of all books,and sounds great!Looking forward to read :)
    Thanks for the lovely post and great giveaway :)

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  27. I have not read any of Barbara Devlin's books. I'm honestly confused as to how I've missed them... They're definitely on my wishlist now!

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  28. I've never read her books :( I've never been on a cruise. The only sea captain I like is Hook from Once Upon a Time lol.

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    1. Barbara I love your books....just got back from a Canadian tour on Royal Caribbean cruises. I must say no dashing sea captains were seen, or to be had on the entire ship.....
      Won't find that except reading your wonderful stories......but I did have breakfast in bed every morning......lol......Bonnie Keller

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  29. Yes I have fantasized!! 3 came to mind right away Mickey O'Conner from Elizabeth Hoyts maiden lain books, The Pirate Prince (I can't think of this name) and this last one isn't a book pirate, but I LOVE Vain from Black Sails. At least I do right now I only just started season 2 I have a bad feeling I am going to end up hating him :(

    I have to check out Barbara's books!
    Okay I lied 4 pirates come to mind, I just seen the comment above mine and I have to admit Hook form Once Upon a Time is the cutest pirate I have ever seen!!!

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  30. Happy 6th anniversary. :)
    So far, I've only read ARUCARD and absolutely loved it, but I have all the other books in the series except for the one that will be released soon. And just yesterday, I won LONE WOLFE. Last year, when I discovered the world of eBooks, I found ENTER THE BRETHREN and MY LADY, THE SPY free on Amazon - they were among the first books I downloaded. I'm looking forward to read the whole series (should start soon).
    I've never been on a cruise as I'm seasick. But I've dreamed of being kidnapped by a sea captain numerous times - back in the days. And I do enjoy adventures in my romance readings immensely.
    This is a great giveaway. Good luck to everyone.

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  31. Barbara, I love your books and I eagerly await each new release. The sea captains have this woman captivated. I just got back from a cruise and I must say not a pirate was to be had or in my sights the entire time. But I took you last book with me and dreamed......and had breakfast in bed every day......hehehe.......

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  32. This is a new to me author. I find it exciting to read historical romances that include adventure in the mix. I have not been on a cruise but have been on some very rickety ferries in Asia which prompted a crash course in how to swim during my travels abroad. And as for my sexy sea captain fantasies...well, that is between me and the figment of my imagination.

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  33. This is a new to me author. I find it exciting to read historical romances that include adventure in the mix. I have not been on a cruise but have been on some very rickety ferries in Asia which prompted a crash course in how to swim during my travels abroad. And as for my sexy sea captain fantasies...well, that is between me and the figment of my imagination.

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  34. I get sea sick so no cruising for me. I'd be happy for a saucy Captain to come visit me on shore though.

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  35. yes, Enter the Brethren
    i enjoy some adventure
    no not really apart from my pa's boat for short trips
    taken captive by a sexy sea captain yes please

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  36. I'm sorry to say I haven't read any yet. How did this slip past me. Thanks for the chance. I'm looking forward to reading Barbara's Books. I've not been on any cruises .I do love adventure, keeps it interesting.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (t) aol (dot) com

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  37. Thank You for this awesome Giveaway!!! No cruises for me, just imagine a shipwreck no Thank You ��Love Barbara and her books and would love to read this too!! Thank You Barbara for all those amazing books⛄❤⛄

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  38. I haven't read any of her books yet, but thanks for highlighting her books.

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