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Betrayal by Jenna Jaxon #serielromance #newrelease #Betrothed

2/1/2014

 
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I loved reading Betrothal and now I'm excited to present the second book in the series, Betrayal. Jenna Jaxon's story is compelling and filled with engaging characters. Jenna will be giving away a copy of the book on each blog, so please include your email and make sure you mention that you WANT the book! Don't forget that Betrothal, the first book in the serial novel is available at Amazon for .99 through February 14. LINK
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Betrayal

Time Enough to Love

Book Two

Jenna Jaxon

Genre: Historical Romance

Tagline:  The worst betrayals come from within.

Book Description:

After a night of passion with her betrothed, Sir Geoffrey Longford, Lady Alyse de Courcy is eagerly looking forward to her wedding.  But when Geoffrey is forced to marry another, a heartbroken and possibly pregnant Alyse finds herself in her own private hell. She must either gamble with her reputation or marry someone she does not love.

A reputed connoisseur of women, Thomas, Lord Braeton, has dallied with many ladies of King Edward’s court, although he has favored none.  However, as Geoffrey’s best friend, Thomas has sworn to serve and protect Alyse, an oath now sorely tested when he agrees to marry her—in name only—to guard her reputation. Yet, as they grow closer, and Thomas discovers Alyse’s sweet but spirited nature, he comes to desire a marriage in truth.  Can he overcome her memory of Geoffrey or is Thomas doomed to burn with passion for a woman he can never possess?

BUY LINKS:
 Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Book-Time-Enough-Love-ebook/dp/B00I4IKQ8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391083983&sr=8-1&keywords=Betrayal+%28Book+2%3A+Time+Enough+to+Love%29

  Smashwords:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/403200


If you would like to purchase the first part of the trilogy, Betrothal, it is available at Amazon  Smashwords  


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EXCERPT:
“Lady Maurya, Lady Anne, Margaret,” the princess beckoned them. “Lord Braeton would have a moment with Lady Alyse. Would you attend me, please?” Princess Joanna passed Alyse, caressing her arm as she led the confused women through the door.

At the touch, Alyse sought the princess’s eyes. Fear gripped her heart at the pity she saw there.

“Thomas.” Alyse curtsied quickly then blurted out the fear she had fought almost since Geoffrey had left. “Is my lord well? Have you news for me?” Thanks to Anne and Margaret’s thoughtless comments, she had become convinced Geoffrey had fallen ill with Sir Robert’s ailment and now himself hovered between life and death.

Avoiding her eyes, Thomas answered briefly. “Aye, my lady. When I left him, Geoffrey was well enough.”

While his words relieved her, a shadow still lay on her heart. If Geoffrey was not ill, why had Thomas’s manner changed? What had summoned this aloof stranger? He was withholding something from her.

“And Sir Roland?”

He hesitated, searching her eyes then looking away. He fisted his hands. “Sir Roland is…has…”

Alyse could stand it no longer. She crossed to stand directly before Thomas, laid a cold hand upon his arm, and gripped it. “Tell me.”

That there was something he could not bring himself to tell her filled her with terror. He said Geoffrey was well enough when he left. What about now?

Before she could question him further, he drew out a folded piece of parchment, sealed with blue wax and stamped with a signet ring bearing Geoffrey’s family crest. She stared at it, a cold dread creeping through her.

“Geoffrey bade me place this in your hand and no other, my lady.” Thomas thrust the missive toward her.

Alyse compelled herself to hold her hand out.

He sighed. “He also bade me be at your service, lady, had you need of anything.” He gave the parchment into her hand. As he did so, she looked into his eyes and recognized the same pity she had seen in Princess Joanna’s.

Panic made her arms weak and her fingers numb. She forced her shaking hands to break the seal. Alyse unfolded the letter and slowly read the scratched and blurry words.



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About the Author:

Jenna Jaxon is a multi-published author of historical and contemporary romance.  Her historical romance, Only Scandal Will Do, the first in a series of five interconnecting novels, was released in July 2012. Her contemporary works include Hog Wild, Almost Perfect, and 7 Days of Seduction.  She is a PAN member of Romance Writers of America as well as a member of Chesapeake Romance Writers. Her medieval romance, Time Enough to Love, is being published as a series of three novellas.  The first book, Betrothal, released on April 19th.  The second novella, Betrayal, will release at the end of January.

Jenna has been reading and writing historical romance since she was a teenager.  A romantic herself, she has always loved a dark side to the genre, a twist, suspense, a surprise.  She tries to incorporate all of these elements into her own stories. She lives in Virginia with her family and a small menagerie of pets.  When not reading or writing, she indulges her passion for the theatre, working with local theatres as a director.  She often feels she is directing her characters on their own private stage.

She has equated her writing to an addiction to chocolate because once she starts she just can’t stop.

Find Jenna online at:

 

http://jennajaxon.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenna-Jaxon/146857578723570

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4960704.Jenna_Jaxon

Other Books by Jenna Jaxon:

Betrothal--Historical Romance

Only Scandal Will Do--Historical Romance

7 Days of Seduction--Contemporary Erotic Romance

Almost Perfect--Contemporary Erotic Romance

Hog Wild--Contemporary Erotic Romance




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Melissa Keir link
2/2/2014 01:35:17 am

Thank you for coming and sharing your books!!

Jenna Jaxon link
2/2/2014 04:08:53 am

Thank you so much for having me, Melissa! I'm so glad to be here. And NEWS FLASH! Betrothal is FREE until probably Tuesday. But today for sure! So readers should grab it ASAP!

Melissa Keir
2/2/2014 04:22:12 am

I agree! Get it today! You will fall in love with Geoffrey.

D'Ann
2/2/2014 03:01:57 am

What a gorgeous cover!

Melissa Keir
2/2/2014 03:12:09 am

Can you believe it? She's got some amazing covers!

Jenna Jaxon
2/2/2014 04:10:49 am

Thank you, D'Ann! My medieval covers were done by the incredibly talented Danielle Fine (who is also my editor for the books). She's done amazing work for me. I love her covers!

Sheri Fredricks link
2/2/2014 06:37:25 am

Jenna Jaxon is one of the most diversified writers I've read in a long time. You can never get bored reading a Jaxon book!

Melissa Keir
2/2/2014 06:38:41 am

I agree Sheri! :)

Jenna Jaxon
2/2/2014 09:52:44 am

Awww, than you, Sheri! I do seem to skip around a lot--different time periods for historicals and then there's that line of contemporary erotic romance...Yep, I guess diversified sums it up. LOL Thanks so much for coming by!

Jenna link
2/2/2014 11:22:27 am

Jenna, I enjoyed your excerpt very much.

Melissa Keir
2/2/2014 11:35:42 am

Thank you for stopping by. Jenna's book is on tour right now with a variety of excerpts. I hope you will stop by and visit them as well.

Gemma Juliana link
2/2/2014 11:52:32 am

Lovely to "meet" you Jenna, and I agree that your book covers are awesome. Thanks for the free copy of Betrothal. It's now on my TBR pile. Best of success on your tour.

Melissa Keir
2/2/2014 12:01:12 pm

Thank you for stopping by Gemma. I can't wait to hear what you think of Betrothal. :)

Liza O'Connor link
2/2/2014 02:09:33 pm

I loved Betrohal Can not wait to read Betrayal.

Marianne Stephens
2/2/2014 03:23:53 pm

What a great best friend! Wow. Hard not to fall in love as they grow close to each other. I'm guessing Thomas and Alyse make it work!
Nice getting to know you and your books.

Melissa Keir
2/6/2014 02:54:31 pm

Thank you for visiting Marianne. Can you imagine marrying a woman who your best friend loves??


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