Monica McCarty Giveaway

The winner of a copy of THE RECRUIT by Monica McCarty from our October 7 

Sneak Peek Sunday is:

Jeanne M

Congratulations, Jeanne!  Please send your full name and mailing address to us at

theromancedish (at) gmail (dot) com

Sneak Peek Sunday

Men in kilts, the rugged Scottish Highlands and a romance to warm any reader's heart.  What's not to love? Today we have sneak peeks at two new medieval romances from authors who never fail to give me an enjoyable read.  First up is Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks, first in her new trilogy, The Montgomerys and Armstrongs. (9/25/12).  

 Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but considered “touched” to outsiders. Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even her family, knows that she cannot hear. Eveline taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world view her as daft, content to stay with her family. But when an arranged marriage with a rival clan makes Graeme Montgomery her husband, she accepts her duty—unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful she can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled he awakens her deepest passions.

Graeme is intrigued by his new bride, whose silent lips are ripe with temptation, whose bright, intelligent eyes can see into his soul. As intimacy deepens, he learns her secret. But when clan rivalries and dark deeds threaten the wife he has only begun to cherish, the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save the woman who has awakened his heart to the beautiful song of a rare and magical love.





Next up is The Recruit, the much anticipated sixth book in Monica McCarty's highly acclaimed Highland Guard series. (10/30/12)

Scotland's King Robert the Bruce is retaking his kingdom from the invading English. To win, he'll need all the grit and courage of his elite band of warriors, the Highland Guard, men who fight without fear and love without limits.

Fiery, aggressive, and bold, Kenneth Sutherlandis a true champion—skilled with any weapon and driven to win. Now Kenneth is ready for his greatest challenge: joining Robert the Bruce’s secret army to fight among the elite. Kenneth’s best chance to attain that honor is by winning the Highland Games. Focused and prepared for victory, he is caught off guard by a lovely wisp of a woman—and a stolen moment of wicked seduction. Her innocent arousal and her shameless hunger fire his blood. He will win his place in the guard—and in Mary of Mar’s bed.

The ruggedly handsome hero-in-the-making stirs a heart that should know better. Mary vows her surrender will be sport only—no promises, no heartbreak, just one night of incredible passion. Nothing, she swears, will persuade her to give up her hard wrought independence and put her fate in the hands of another powerful man. But with every gentle touch and heart-pounding kiss, Kenneth makes her want more. Now Mary wants his heart. But is this determined champion willing to surrender everything for love?

Random House Giveaway! 

 Two randomly selected people leaving a comment on today's blog will receive a copy of Never Seduce a Scot. (U.S. only - winner will be selected October 10th) 

One randomly selected person leaving a comment will receive a copy of The Recruit. (U.S. only - winner will be selected October 30th) 

~PJ