Pumpkinnapper is Here!

The time has come! The Wild Rose Press has released my Regency Halloween comedy novella, Pumpkinnapper.

Buy link here. Note, depending on your location, the link may not yet be active.

Join the fun as Henry the man and Henry the goose spar over heroine Emily's affections while they try to capture the foul pumpkin thieves.

The day's events (September 30):

3-5 PM Eastern time: I'll be at the Classic Romance Revival loop
9-10 PM Eastern time: I'll be at The Wild Rose Press loop. I'll drop in all day, but I'll be there for sure at this time.

You must join the loops in order to post.

And enter my CONTEST--Find Me a Hero! Prize is a PDF copy of Pumpkinnapper. Contest runs through October 31. Details on my Contest page.

BLURB:

Pumpkin thieves, a youthful love rekindled and a jealous goose. Oh my.

Last night someone tried to steal the widowed Mrs. Emily Metcalfe's pumpkins. She's certain the culprit is her old childhood nemesis and the secret love of her youth, Henry, nicknamed Hank, whom she hasn't seen in ten years.

Henry, Baron Grey, who's never forgotten the girl he loved but couldn’t pursue so long ago, decides to catch Emily's would-be thief. Even after she reveals his childhood nickname--the one he would rather forget. And even after her jealous pet goose bites him in an embarrassing place.

Oh, the things a man does for love.

EXCERPT:

"Emily, even with Henry, formidable as he is--" Hank glared at the goose. The goose glared back "--you need protection. I will send over some footmen to guard the place."

"No. Turnip Cottage belongs to Charlotte's husband. What will the townspeople think, with Lord Grey's servants about my house?"

Her refusal increased his fury. The sight of her hand on that damned goose's head didn't improve his mood, either. He balled his fists as his patience thinned and something else thickened. "I'll find you a guard dog. You must have some protection out here all alone."

"But I have Henry." She patted the goose's head and the bird snuggled into her hand. Again.

Heat flooded Hank, part desire for Emily's touch, and part desire to murder that damned goose, who was where he wanted to be. His insides groaned. "Very well, then, you leave me no choice. I will help you catch the culprits."

"But--"

He changed his voice to the voice that either melted a woman or earned him a slap in the face. "Who knows, mayhap we would enjoy ourselves as I lie in wait with you." I would love to lie with you.

Her eyes widened. Had she understood the innuendo?

"I cannot stay alone with you, and you know it," she said, her voice severe.

"You are a widow in your own home and no one will see. I will make sure of it."

"No." She marched back into her cottage and slammed the door. Henry smirked and waddled away.

Hank grinned. He would be back, whether she liked it or not.

Thank you all,

Linda

Linda Banche

Regency romance--most with humor, some with fantasy, and occasionally a paranormal

Lady of the Stars--4 stars from Romantic Times, Regency time travel available from The Wild Rose Press

Pumpkinnapper--Regency Halloween comedy, available from The Wild Rose Press

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Review: No Funny Stuff!- 5 out of 5 Tombstones!

What wonderful news for my #1 Bestseller No Funny Stuff!, my spicy Greek mythology novella, brought to you by The Wild Rose Press!

*Reviewed by Bitten By Books
Rating: 5 out of 5 Tombstones
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1210 <- Read the Review in its entirety!

…What do you get when you mix the Muse of Laughter, a calamity-ridden man, a fantastically eccentric red head, a Chihuahua with the heart of a rottweiler, and a task from the Gods? An utterly fabulous story filled with humor and depth, that’s what. This story practically flew off the pages and I had so much fun… I loved this spin on Greek Mythology…and the back story for Drew’s family curse was interesting. The interplay between the different deities was well done and a rather humorous version of what was said to happen rather frequently when Olympians take sides. I also got a real kick out of Thalia’s various shoe stores. I highly recommend this tale if you’re looking for a laugh out loud story that is the perfect remedy for a downer of a day or a long day at work.
Reviewer: Sarai
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Here’s a blurb to whet your appetite:

Something's Rotten at the Gates of Heaven

Under conspiratorial inspiration of Olympian thrones,
Thalia, the Muse of Comedy,
sends a blessing of love and laughter to Drew Murphy,
a young man cursed to a short and miserable life.
But when her favorite messenger Daisy Sullivan
accidentally launches the magic
--wrong time, wrong place, wrong method, wrong everything!—
Thalia must force to light buried secrets
of a millennia-old family curse
and face down a most vengeful
Immortal on his own battlefield
if she wishes to free both Drew and Daisy
from an unJust fate.

Ares, the ruthless God of War,
loves only one thing as much as he loves bloodshed....
How's Thalia supposed to make THAT funny?
At least, she's wearing her best sandals!
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Buy Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=925
$3 for so many giggles! More fun than shaving a monkey!

Want more? Reviews, Excerpts, Book Trailer Here!
http://www.michelehart.com/b22-book.htm

NO FUNNY STUFF! is proud to be a
part of the Song of the Muses anthology,
9 Tales of Romance for the 9 Muses of Inspiration.
AVAILABLE NOW IN PRINT!
Meet the Muses!
Check out the other tales of the 9 Greek Muses of Inspiration in the anthology, Song of the Muses!
http://www.michelehart.com/songofthemuses.htm

Writing, Tragedy, Music!
Astronomy, Erotic Love, Dance!
History, Comedy, Glorious Praise!
Song of the Muses anthology presents
a tale of Romance for every muse,
both Historicals and Contemporaries for every taste.
Don't Miss Them!

Have a magical day,

Michele Hart
http://www.ILoveShapeShifters.com/

#4 on Wild Rose's Bestsellers List!

YIPPEE! What a nice wake-up surprise!

I hope you like the book trailer.

Michele Hart
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance Author
http://www.ILoveShapeShifters.com/
~~~ Walk Another World ~~~
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Available NOW! * NO FUNNY STUFF! * a tale for the Muse of Comedy!
SONG OF THE MUSES * 9 Inspirations of Romance * coming October '08
AMUSE ME * another tale for the Muse of Comedy * coming 2009!
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