Lady Elinor’s Escape by @LyndiLamont is a Super Sale pick #regency #99cents #romance #giveaway
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    • Sep 23, 2021
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Lady Elinor’s Escape by @LyndiLamont is a Super Sale pick #regency #99cents #romance #giveaway



Title: Lady Elinor’s Escape: A Traditional Regency Romance


Author: Linda McLaughlin


Genre: Regency Romance


Book Blurb:


A mysterious lady. An inquisitive gentleman. And a secret that could tear them apart.


Lady Elinor should be in London enjoying the season, not fearful and trapped in a country cottage with an unbalanced relative. When her aunt becomes violent, she flees straight into the path of a compassionate barrister. Desperate, she accepts his help, but will she be able to hide the truth from this inquisitive, intelligent man?


There are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin's life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a woman in need. The reticent seamstress resists his every attempt to draw her out and remains a mystery he can’t solve.


Then a Bow Street Runner hired by her aunt comes asking questions. Elinor again turns to Stephen for help. But when circumstances reveal the truth about her background, will Stephen and Elinor lose their chance at happiness?


Now on a Kindle Countdown Sale in the US and UK for 99 cents through Sep. 28th. Or read for free with Kindle Unlimited.


Excerpt:


“Would you like to take a walk? There is a remarkable view of the city from the top of the hill, but do not forget your bonnet. You do not wish to get freckles on that lovely complexion.” He playfully touched the tip of her nose with one finger.


She laughed and donned the straw hat, but left her gloves on the blanket. “I never freckle.”


He moved closer to tie the ribbons under her chin. The brush of his hands on her neck sent shivers through her.


“We do not want your hat to blow off. It can be windy on the hill.”


He stood and held out his hand to help her up. She was acutely aware of the warmth of his bare hand enfolding hers. It was quite improper but also quite pleasant. Fingers linked, they trudged up the hill.


“Oh,” Elinor gasped softly when they reached the top. London lay before her, viewed through a slight haze. Nevertheless, she could see the spires of the city’s many churches. The sheer size and scope of the panorama comforted her. Surely, in such a large city, Aunt Sarah would not find her.


“Worth the walk, is it not?” Stephen Chaplin said as he let go her hand and stood behind her. He put one hand on her shoulder and used the other one to point out various landmarks. “There is St. Paul’s. Do you see the dome?”


“Yes,” she whispered, acutely aware of his closeness. The heat of his body seemed to envelope her and she breathed in his scent, a combination of soap and musk. She had to force herself to concentrate on what he was saying.


“That is the City, and over there,” his arm swept to the right, “is Westminster and Mayfair. And in the distance, you can see the hills of Kent.”


She looked past the city and saw the faint outline of hills. Turning around, she smiled up at him. “It is a lovely view. How can I thank you for such a pleasant day?”


His gaze grew more intense and he leaned toward her. Was he going to kiss her? Should she let him? Of course not, her head answered, but her heart sped up and she leaned toward him.


Then he blinked and abruptly drew back. “There is no need to thank me. It has been my pleasure. Now we had best return. Madame Latour will be wondering what has happened to you.”


Oddly disappointed, Elinor let him lead her back down the hill. For just a second she had thought he might kiss her. Had wanted him to kiss her. She sighed. What was wrong with her? Under the circumstances, it would be beyond the pale for her to lead him on. After all, she would only be in London a short time, just until her father sent for her. She needed to concentrate on getting word to him about her predicament.


Before she lost all sense of the propriety demanded of the daughter of an earl.


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What makes your featured book a must-read?


Lady Elinor’s Escape is a Cinderella-inspired traditional Regency romance. If you like noble gentlemen, independent ladies and sweet romance, this book is for you!


Giveaway –


Enter to win a $20 Amazon (US) gift card:


Open Internationally. You must have a valid Amazon US or Canada account to win.


Runs September 21 – September 29, 2021.


Winner will be drawn on September 30, 2021.



Author Biography:


Linda McLaughlin grew up with a love of history fostered by her paternal grandmother and an incurable case of wanderlust inherited from her father. She has traveled extensively within the United States and has visited Mexico, Canada, Australia, Europe and Iceland. She now lives near the ocean in Orange County, California.


Linda writes historical and Regency romance under her real name and spicier romance under the pseudonym Lyndi Lamont.


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Blog: https://lindalyndi.com/reading-room-blog/

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