The Historical Junkie: Christina McKnight

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

DARING A ROGUE TO LOVE ~ Christine McKnight ~ Giveaway

Title: Daring a Rogue to Love

Authors: Christy Carlyle, Dawn Brower, Katherine Bone,

Amanda Mariel, Christina McKnight, Maggi Ansersen

Genre: Historical Romance

Release Date: November 28, 2017

Indulge in Daring A Rogue To Love: Six tales of unrepentant rogues and the women who win their hearts. These scoundrels don’t stand a chance!

Daring a Rogue to Love includes:

NEVER TEMPT A ROGUE by CHRISTY CARLYLE

An infamous rogue meets his match in a feisty chaperone who has all but given up on love.

Felicity Beckett’s uncle has tasked her with one goal for Lord and Lady Forsythe’s country house party. Keep her innocent cousin away from the notorious rake, Lord Lindsay. Unfortunately, no one warned Felicity how irresistible a rogue can be.

STOLEN BY MY KNAVE by DAWN BROWER

As a child, Lady Elizabeth Kendall glimpsed fantastical images in a mirror of a handsome man. Imagine her surprise when years later she meets a duke who bears a striking resemblance to her imaginary suitor.

MY LORD ROGUE by KATHERINE BONE

A masterful spy in disguise reunites with a noble rogue from her past. Espionage, secrecy, and thwarted assassination attempts. The only thing more dangerous is being in love…

CAPTIVATED BY THE CAPTAIN by AMANDA MARIEL

What happens when an American shipping company heiress crosses paths with a dominering pirate? Can two people whose life paths are at odds find common ground?

SHUNNED NO MORE by CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT

Lady Viola Oberbrook longed for a quiet life in the country, far from London and the society who'd shunned her during her first season. She never expected to come face-to-face with Lord Haversham, the only man who had every right to despise her.

THE EARL AND THE HIGHWAYMAN'S DAUGHTER by MAGGI ANDERSEN

Eugenia Hawthorne, daughter of a deceitful highwayman, saves the life of the Earl of Trentham after he’s deposited at her door suffering from a bullet wound. Outsmarting her father, the earl becomes her guardian and takes Eugenia to live as his ward in his beautiful country estate, Lilac Court. But what does he really want from her?

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Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since.

Christina enjoys a quiet life in Northern California with her family, her wine, and lots of coffee. Oh, and her books…don’t forget her books! Most days she can be found writing, reading, or traveling the great state of California.

You can visit her online at the following places:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Release Blast and Giveaway ~ KISSED AT CHRISTMAS ~ Christina McKnight

Title: Kissed at Christmas

Authors: Christina McKnight, Ava Stone, and Michelle Willingham

Genre: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance

Release Date: September 19, 2017

The Earl and Countess of Banfield cordially request your attendance at the wedding for their daughters: Lady Tamsyn Hambly to Mr. Gryffyn Cardew, & Lady Morgan Hambly to Harold Mort, Viscount Blackwater, on the 24th day of December, 1811, at Castle Keyvnor, Bocka Morrow, Cornwall.

KISSED AT CHRISTMAS

includes:

Christina McKnight's Bound By the Christmastide Moon

Silas Anson has spent his life dealing with other people’s mistakes. Now, as the Earl of Lichfield, he has a plan that will protect his siblings, and give him a chance at a normal life. His arranged marriage to Mallory Hughes should be perfect—except for one thing: she sees visions of the future. When a man determined to free himself from the shackles of the past marries a woman with precognition, happiness in the present may be just a kiss under the Christmastide moon away.

Ava Stone's Once Upon a Midnight Clear

Only a duke will do for Lady Ivy Dallimore. If her unhappily married sisters have taught her anything, it’s that love is fleeting but a title lasts forever, which is all well and good in theory until she finds herself falling for the scandalous third son of a marquess who is bound and determined to make his fortune in trade! Lord Michael Beck courts scandal, living life to the fullest and dabbling in games of chance. Unfortunately, he’s neither heir nor spare to his father’s title, and the time has come to enter a profession. Michael is no soldier, and he certainly isn’t cut out for the cloth, so he embarks on the most scandalous and risky venture of his life. He will need capital, however, and collecting a number of outstanding gambling debts at a Christmas Eve wedding at Castle Keyvnor seems like the perfect place to start, at least until he stumbles across the lady of his dreams. But what are the odds the practiced gambler can win the girl without losing everything he's worked for?

Michelle Willingham's The Sweetest Christmas

Lady Marjorie despises the idea of marriage. After being engaged to a man who tried to command every aspect of her life, from what she wore to what she ate, she refuses to consider matrimony again. Though she isn’t at all opposed to playing matchmaker for her cousin… Sir William Crandall is startled when Lady Marjorie believes he is a shy, withdrawn knight in need of a wife. He has nothing at all in common with her bluestocking cousin, but he is fascinated by the spirited Lady Marjorie. Despite her attempts at matchmaking, he intends to avoid marriage at all costs, after being abandoned at the altar. But a stolen kiss, a feast of gingerbread, and two unexpected friends find that there is magic in the Christmas holiday and a match that neither of them expected…

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Author Bio:
Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since.

You can visit her online at the following places:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

More books from Castle Keyvnor available now!

Charmed at Christmas

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Enchanted at Christmas

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Tempted at Christmas

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

New Release Spotlight ~ WICKED LOVE ~ Seven Wicked Historical Love Stories

When love is this good, it's wicked. Seven tales of passion, written by your favorite USA Today and bestselling authors, sure to make your heart flutter!

Title: Wicked Love: Seven Wicked Historical Love Stories

Author: Christina McKnight, Dawn Brower, Amanda Mariel, Callie Hutton, Erica Monroe, Lauren Smith, Elizabeth Essex

Genre: Historical Romance

Release Date: June 20, 2017

The Mistress Enchants Her Marquis by Christina McKnight
Elijah Watson, Marquis of Ridgefeld, has spent his life away from society. As the illegitimate daughter of London's disreputable Craven House Madame, Miss Samantha Pengarden has never had to face society alone--until now. When Samantha is named Elijah's mistress in White's betting book, her reputation is in ruins--and only Elijah can save her.

Surrendering to My Spy by Dawn Brower
A rogue, a marquess and a spy... Each an integral part of Dominic Rossington's life and he does them all rather well. Love throws him off balance and he'll do everything in his power to protect the one who holds his heart, Lady Rosanna. Danger lurks on the horizon and he'll have to put it all on the line to save her.

Scandalous Redemption by Amanda Mariel
Can two wary people overcome past hurts, an old scandal, and social strictures to embrace true love?

For the Love of a Viscount by Callie Hutton
Bluestocking Lady Elise Smith and content bachelor Lord St. George made a pact to thwart Lady Elise's father's plans for her to marry. What they don't understand is a pretend courtship can only if work if you don't fall in love . . .

Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe
Police inspector Michael Strickland sees the beauty inside Abigail Vautille, not the scarred beast she believes herself to be--and he'll do anything to protect her from the blackguard who left her disfigured.

Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith
Emily, a rebellious debutante, is kidnapped by a devilish duke and his infamous league of rogues as part of a revenge plan, but Emily gives the duke more than he's bargained for.

Mad About the Marquess by Elizabeth Essex
Lady Quince Winthrop has been robbing from society's rich and giving to the poor for years--but when the Marquess of Cairn returns to Edinburgh, Quince discovers love is even harder to resist than temptation.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

New Release Spotlight/Author Q & A/Giveaway ~ THE MISFORTUNE OF LADY LUCIANNA ~ Christina McKnight

Three innocent debutantes.
One murder. Endless mystery!

Title: The Misfortune of Lady Lucianna

Series: The Undaunted Debutantes Series (Book Two)

Author: Christina McKnight

Genre: Historical Romance, Regency England

Release Date: June 13, 2017

Word Count: 45,000

Quick-witted hellion Lucianna Constantine has no doubt who was responsible for the death of her dear friend. And she will stop at nothing to expose his transgressions—and those of every despicable man in London. Lucianna has witnessed the cruelty of London’s beau monde her entire life…starting with her own father. So she is more than willing to singlehandedly take down every vile man that crosses her path.

Roderick Crofton, the Duke of Montrose, had his entire family fortune stolen when his father trusted the wrong men. After a scandalous article surfaces in the London Daily Gazette, written by the notorious Mayfair Confidential columnist, Roderick finds himself financially destitute, without a betrothed, and lacking the means to find the lords responsible for duping his sire. With little option left, Roderick has only one choice: find another wealthy heiress to wed. His quest brings him to Lady Lucianna Constantine, and soon, he can’t deny that he wants her for more than just her dowry.

However, Luci has secrets that could change everything. And when Roderick uncovers what those confidences entail, it could mean misfortune for all involved.

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What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

When I’m writing? Well, I can honestly say that writing is my entire life…only overshadowed by my daughter’s hectic baseball schedule. Many writers find their ultimate zen or best working hours in the evenings and nights, but I’m the opposite. My most fulfilling writing hours are in the early morning. In fact, I’m typing this at 5:38am. On average, I write about 5-7 hours per day and handle 2-4 hours of other related business tasks. Making the switch from weekend warrior writer to full time writer came with an average of 3 additional work hours per day. I can say I don’t regret leaving my full time employment as an office manager/accountant to embrace my passion for writing.

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

What surprised me most is that the more books I write, the more books I have the drive to write. With each book I complete, I have ideas for four more. Many in my life were worried I’d ‘run out of story ideas’ after years of writing, but, fortunately, that has not been the case. Quite the opposite, in fact.

What projects are you working on at the present?

With the release of THE MISFORTUNE OF LADY LUCIANNA, my next book, THE MISADVENTURES OF LADY OPHELIA, is in the final stages of editing for release in July. Currently, I’m writing ADELINE, LADY ARCHER’S CREED (BOOK THREE) and plotting two Christmas novellas.

What do your plans for future projects include?

Oh, I have so many projects coming later this year and early 2018; three Christmas novellas (two in anthologies and one standalone), completion of my CRAVEN HOUSE SERIES, a collective group project with twelve other authors, and two fresh new Regency series.

What is your favorite part of The Misfortune of Lady Lucianna?

I LOVED writing Lucianna, a fearless hellion who allowed no man, even her abusive father, hold her back from living her life…on her terms. Unfortunately, or fortunately for readers, she met the one man who loved her for HER. The Duke of Montrose meets Lady Lucianna in a most unconventional way—and their journey continues despite Luci’s insistence that men and love were not for her.

Thank you Christina for being so gracious and answering my questions!