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CommercialNow that the Pixie and the Green Man is with the editor, I’ve turned back to a story I started earlier and set aside. I love the story, but I had some issues with it. And I have trouble seeing how to fix something when I’m too close to it.

Master of the Fleet is a stand-alone story set in an alternate timeline of America. Think of a United States in which the French had much more influence. Now divide the continent into kingdoms and baronies instead of states.

Richard, our male protagonist, owns a highly successful merchant fleet on the west coast. Very tall, sun-streaked blond and with piercing blue eyes, he was one of the most eligible bachelors on the Côte. Though he was in his late thirties, he’d never found the woman he wanted for his wife, until he met Anne-Marie.

Anne-Marie is a woman with a secret past. Though she seems to be a lady of society, it is only a part she plays—to perfection. When she meets Richard at a party, he becomes one more mark for her to claim.

Right up until she tries to stab him during the baron’s banquet during the fall festival and ends up bound to Richard by a blood oath and marriage vows.

Watch for Master of the Fleet, another paranormal fantasy romance by yours truly,

Mellie Miller

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What’s Next?

Black and whiteNow that Jareth, First Lord and Viviane, First lady are available in audio, what’s next for yours truly and Esperance?

Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man

I loved the character of Morgan so much in the first book, I decided to give her a story of her own. And, of course, we need to meet the man who wins her heart, James Ferguson. He was one of the men who came to her rescue when she was attacked by Ian McConnaugh in Jareth, First Lord.

What do we know about Morgan?

“She had a beautiful smile, when she could be coaxed into it. Her straight black hair was cut to about chin length and drew attention to her face, with its cute upturned nose and dazzling eyes. When she was happy, those eyes were an intense shade of blue. But when upset or angry, her eyes became the gray of a loch on a cloudy day.

“There was an energy around her which was nearly visible. It was like diamond dust dancing in a sunbeam. He thought it was this energy that drew him to her. She was so small, though, not even reaching his shoulder, like a tiny, raven-haired pixie with blue-gray eyes.”

What about James?

He’s very tall, with sun-streaked sandy brown hair, bright green eyes that twinkle with mischief, and dimples. His family owns the lumberyard in town, not far from the market where Morgan works. He makes a good living from the family business, which he will inherit. And like all the Fergusons, he has a way with wood.

Here’s an excerpt:

“I could never do gymnastics. The closest I come to that is dancing. And I have two left feet.”

“Two left feet? Don’t be silly,” she said, her eyes deepening into a beautiful shade of blue.

“Really. Let me show you.” He reached for her right hand with his left and swung around to face her. “How about a waltz?”

Morgan’s mouth opened as she stared at him, but it was too late. He had already begun their dance past the restaurant.

“James! We can’t dance down the pavement,” she said in amazement, though following his lead.

“Why not? There’s no law against it.”

“No, but everyone is watching. What will people think?”

“That we’re happy?”

“That we’re insane!”

“Same thing,” he countered.

With the market once again in view, he twirled her away from him and back to his side. With a comical bow, he added, “As milady wishes. A nice, dignified stroll to take the air.”

Standing straight, shoulders back, and with a most serious look on his face, he altered his pace to match his statement.

“You are incorrigible.”

“So I’m told. Frequently,” he added. “But it did make you smile.”

“Well, maybe.”

“Ah. There it is again, the illusive creature. You should let it out more often, before it dies from lack of attention.”

“Are you ever serious?” she asked.

“Only when it is absolutely necessary. And here we are, back at the market.”

So watch for Book 3 in the Esperance Series–Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man. If you liked Jareth and Viviane, you’ll love Morgan and James!

Until later…

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Morgan Coming Soon

Story Hour

Black and whiteRemember when you were a little kid and your parents would read you a bedtime story? It was one of my favorite times of the day. I would snuggle down next to mom or dad, close my eyes and let my imagination fill in the blanks–the smell of the leaves, the way the rain felt as it trickled down my body, the feel of the wind in my hair–as the characters came alive.

I’ve recaptured that feeling! I’ve discovered Audible audio books. Now don’t get me wrong. I still love to read the old-fashioned way, turning the pages and smelling the ink from a new book.  But sometimes, listening to a story is fun and relaxing.

As a treat for you, Jareth, First Lord and Viviane, First Lady are both available in audio from Audible or through Amazon. Alastair Cameron, the narrator, has given each of the characters a unique voice, and I admit to falling in love with Jareth and his Scottish brogue… (sigh)

Anyway, enough daydreaming.

If you don’t have an Audible account, you can get Jareth, First Lord free if you sign up. You can cancel at any time, so if you decide it’s not for you, you’re not out anything.

Want to hear a snippet before you decide? Go to the page and click on Audible Sample to listen to Alastair’s narration.

So if you loved story time as a child, try it as an adult.

Go ahead. You can try it for free!

Already have an Audible account, but not sure about Jareth or Viviane? Message me on Facebook. I have a few promo codes  for a free copy of either one. So you can still give them a try for free!

Jareth, First Lord and Viviane, First Lady. Books 1 and 2 of the Esperance Series.

Fantasy Romance on a distant highland world.

Don’t forget to Share the Romance…

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Viviane, First Lady:  https://amzn.com/B01H2JI2U6

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Black and whiteOne with laughter, drama, temper, and tears? But with a happy ending?

Then you need to listen to Jareth, First Lord, the first book in the Esperance Series. And yes, I asked if you’d love to hear it—

–because it is now available as an audiobook through Audible and Amazon!

Jareth, First Lord was narrated by a very talented young man, Alastair Cameron, of ProAudio Books. He has created a whole host of voices for the various characters in the book. And of course, a beautiful Scottish brogue for Jareth… (sigh)

So, if you’d rather hear your book than read it, give Jareth a try.  Of course, you could always read it as well. I won’t tell.

http://lrd.to/jareth

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Black and whiteOK, does anyone else out there pick up accents faster than white cat hair on black dress pants? An Englishman by the name of Alastair Cameron, of ProAudio Books, is narrating Jareth, First Lord to be released as an audio book. He’s using a delightful Scottish brogue for the main characters, since it’s sort of a highland romance. Of course, I have to listen through each chapter as he uploads them to check for mistakes. Like that’s really a chore… (I love his Jareth voice!)

I talked to our daughter, Dawn, on the phone today. First thing she said was, “You’ve been listening to Jareth, haven’t you?”

Ah well, who can resist a highland lord with psychic talents?

Watch for Jareth, First Lord, in audio, near the end of March. It’ll be on Amazon and Audible. If you want to know how I hear Jareth and Viviane, grab your copy!

For the paperback or e-book:

http://lrd.to/Esperance1

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Black and whiteYes, you read that correctly. Jareth, First Lord and Viviane  First LadyBooks 1 & 2 of the Esperance Series will be free for Kindle Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7.

So if you haven’t taken the plunge, now’s your chance. No risk involved.

Esperance, a world of hope for those who left Earth to colonize this distant planet. And it should have been a world of hope. But something happened before they became a self-sustaining colony. They were cut of from their mother world without so much as a whisper.

Equipment broke down. Disease decimated their numbers, and soon, it was every man for himself. Theirs was a world of chaos and violent confusion as those left fought to survive–

–until the very first of the psychically talented rulers appeared after decades of anarchy. Descended from the Seekers, a talented few who helped find and settle new worlds with their psychic powers, these men who would become the first lords, called a halt to the madness and forced the rule of law on the remaining population as they began to rebuild their world.

Two hundred years later, Jareth is First Lord over Clan Brannach. After losing his wife and firstborn in childbirth, he’s not sought a new mate. But with the winter’s troubles, he rides to a neighboring clan to issue demands for repayment of stolen goods.

Who knew he would meet the woman he must make his First Lady?

And who could have foreseen the trouble that would ensue when he decided to take her back to his clan and woo her?

Can he win her heart before their courtship brings their clans to war?

Jareth, First Lord–Book 1

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Viviane, First Lady–Book 2

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Black and whiteYes! Jareth, First Lord and Viviane, First Lady are now available for Nook! So for everyone out there who has thought about reading this series, but didn’t do Kindle, here’s your chance!

Books 1 & 2 of the Esperance Series take place on a distant highland world. A world colonized by Earth, and then abandoned. After falling into chaos, their civilization was saved and forced back under the rule of law by psychic First Lords, men and women who had multiple and powerful psychic abilities.

Two centuries later, Jareth of Brannach rules his clan. Left alone when his young wife died in childbirth, he hadn’t thought of marrying again, until he met Viviane. There was a spark there which drew him to her. For Jareth, it was love at first sight. He decided to take her home as part of the spoils.

Viviane, a young widow, was the daughter of a neighboring clan leader with whom he had a complaint. But due to circumstances in her life, she didn’t claim the family name when they met. She’d had her fill of ruling families, protocols, and all the nonsense that went with them. For her, the possibility of being chosen was better than moving back home.

Now that he has the woman, can Jareth win her heart? Or will his choosing her start a clan war?

Read their story!

Jareth, First Lord 

Viviane, First Lady

Prefer it in paperback?

Go to my Author Page at Barnes and Noble.

Also available at Amazon in print and Kindle.

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Esperance, the Series

Black and whiteLooking for something to read on these chilly nights? How about a little romance?

Check out the books in the Esperance Series. Fantasy romance on a distant highland world.

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Viviane, First Lady

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Fall Is In the Air

CommercialThere’s a crispness in the air which is lacking in summer. Fallen leaves crunch underfoot on the sidewalk and there’s a subtle spicy-earthy scent in the air. Your nose tells you the man down the road has freshly mown hay and  autumn wild flowers are making an appearance.

Autumn breezes sweep around you on the bridge as you watch the flowing stream carry autumn leaves on a journey downstream. The quiet music of the wind in the trees is the perfect background for the setting.

It’s time to locate those sweaters and long sleeves you put away when summer came around. Jeans and corduroys are soon to be the favorites when cooler winter weather comes calling. And where are those boots you love to wear?

It’s almost time to light the first fire in the fireplace, bring in something lovely to drink, and curl up in front of the dancing light to read.

What are you reading this evening?

My editor has a new stand-alone book in hand which should be out late in October. So watch for Mistaken Identity, a fantasy romantic intrigue. Meet Krista and Michael as they seize the circumstances in which they find themselves and make it work.

And don’t forget Master of the Fleet, another stand-alone paranormal fantasy romance set in an alternate timeline. Richard LeMarnier, CEO and Master of the Fleet of LeMarnier shipping and Anne-Marie DesPlaines, the seamstress who has captured his heart have some major issues to sort through.

I’m working on the sequel to Viviane, First Lady–Connell, Heir of Belfort, Esperance Book 3. Never fear! I will answer those questions left hanging in Viviane, First Lady!

Enjoy your weekend and the cooler autumn weather. And find something good to read!

For excerpts and insights:

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And don’t forget–

–to Share the Romance…

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