No?
Well, come with me and explore this fantasy world! Here’s a peek at what you’ll find on this world full of mischief, magic, and romance.
Available at Amazon or Smashwords.
And always remember to...
…Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Romance, Mainstream sensual, Paranormal fantasy, Paranormal romance, Romance, tagged Amazon, Book Series, eBooks, Esperance, Jareth, mellie miller, paperbacks, Smashwords, Too Many Talents on December 10, 2023| Leave a Comment »
No?
Well, come with me and explore this fantasy world! Here’s a peek at what you’ll find on this world full of mischief, magic, and romance.
Available at Amazon or Smashwords.
And always remember to...
…Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, Mainstream sensual, paranormal fantasy, Paranormal fantasy, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Sale, Book Series, eBook, Esperance, Jareth, mellie miller, Smashwords, Viviane on October 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »
You know… The sale on the Esperance Series.
Well, never mind. There’ll always be another one.
But for right now, you can get Too Many Talents for only $0.99 over at Smashwords!
I know, it isn’t the whole series, but it is the latest release.
So what are you waiting for? Go on over and get your copy today, before this sale is over!
Esperance Book 4
The story continues for Viviane and Jareth, with more steamy nights, as well as those pesky Talents to tame.
And don’t forget Connell, Belfort’s new heir. He’s having a time getting a handle on his Talents as well. But he discovers he can communicate with his Aunt Viv, which helps a bit.
Still here then?
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Romance, Happy weekend, paranormal fantasy, Paranormal fantasy, Paranormal romance, tagged Book 4, Book Series, Coming Soon, Esperance, Jareth, mellie miller, Viviane on September 9, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Yes! The final edits are finished on Too Many Talents. Now for the formatting. Which hopefully won’t take too long.
I love writing, the creative process. And I love my computer because it makes this process so much easier. But when it comes to formatting, me and computers don’t get along.
But with any luck, you will have Book 4 from Esperance very soon. Ebook will be out on Smashwords and Kindle first, with paperback and hardcover to follow on Amazon.
So what is it about?
After a frightening incident at her brother’s trial, Viviane would like to forget all about Talents and let them fade away. Unfortunately, the more she resists the training, the more trouble it causes. When she accidentally throws her instructors desk into a wall and then throws energy at him in her frustration, she takes the only way out that comes to mind. She teleports to the mountain cabin, throwing the entire household into a panic trying to find her.
Another thing weighing on her mind is why she isn’t pregnant yet. They’ve been together long enough to have had a child by now, but nothing. What if she can’t give Jareth an heir to his clan?
Over in Belfort, Connell, the new heir who is almost eleven, is having troubles of his own. He misses his old home and friends since he’s moved to his grandfather’s house to train. And he still doesn’t quite understand the need for all these Talents. But an incident with a little admirer helps put things into perspective.
Of course, when he later finds out she’s been hurt, his anger and frustration bring out another Talent for him to work on…
Join Jareth, Viviane, Connell, and all their friends on their delightful world–Esperance–where there’s never a dull moment.
Have a wonderful weekend.
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Mainstream sensual, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Series, Coming Soon, Esperance, Fangasy, Jareth, mellie miller, Romance novles, Viviane on June 16, 2022| Leave a Comment »
No, I mean the other kind. We are in the middle of a heat wave down here in the South. It feels like we went from late April to late August all in about a week. We don’t usually have temperatures in the high 90’s until much later in the year.
But about that summer heat…
Yes, Too Many Talents will be coming out soon, and you know Jareth and Viviane… They are quite a couple, and when all that combined Talent meets in the bedroom, things can get a little crazy.
Which is the reason for Jareth’s special birthday present to his wife…
No, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
Stay cool and safe out there in the heat. And watch for Too Many Talents! I’ll let you know the release date as soon as I have one.
Need to catch up on the series? They are all available at Amazon or Smashwords!
In the meantime,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Mainstream sensual, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Series, Esperance, Jareth, mellie miller, Morgan, PNR, Viviane on April 4, 2022| 1 Comment »
Esperance–A fantasy world and a series.
Do you like paranormal romance? With a little fantasy?
How would you feel about psychically gifted rulers? Or regular joes like blacksmiths and lumberjacks with abilities related to their work?
Then you’ve come to the right world.
Jareth, First Lord–Book 1 introduces the ruler of Clan Brannach. One of the most talented of the current first lords, he seems to be able call on and control enough energy to do anything he desires. Unfortunately, that doesn’t include winning his lady’s heart.
He met her in her father’s clan, without knowing of her ruling family ties, and took her as part of the spoils in a dispute settlement. Hoping to win her as his first lady, he moves her into the family manor to get accustomed to being a part of the ruling house.
But she has had enough of ruling houses. As the youngest of five siblings, she married to escape her family, though she grew to love her husband. When he died, her family insisted she move back home. With other options disappearing, she asked for a sign. And what she got was Jareth.
But she wanted no part of the first lady bit.
Viviane, First Lady — Book 2 This book continues the story of Jareth and Viviane. In Book 2, she must gain control over psychic abilities which have suddenly developed, which nobody can explain. But with all the various Talents she now possesses, she is beginning to cause problems when emotions run a little too high. With her brother’s trial for treason rapidly approaching, can she win enough control over her Talents and emotions to withstand the rigors of the trial?
But if her training is frustrating and the headaches a royal pain, at least her nights with the first lord are sizzling, as their combined Talents add to their pleasure.
Morgan–The Pixie and the Green Man–Book 3 Morgan was a minor character in Book 1. From Viviane’s original clan of Belfort, she came from an abusive background. So when Jareth came to town with demands, she was a volunteer in the choosing, welcoming a change of clans and hoping for a change in her life.
But mere months after resettling, she is attacked and nearly raped in her new clan. Fortunately, two young men came to her rescue and got her help. One of them was the tall, sandy-haired James, with those adorable dimples.
In that first moment after seeing Moran, muddy and sobbing thought she was, he fell in love with this petite young woman with hair of midnight and eyes the color of the sea. Biding his time, he waited until she’d had some time to recover before asking her out. But as fearful as she was, it took some time for her to agree to as much as a cup of tea across the square.
James had some trouble of his own. His family had a way with wood as part of their talent. They could shape wood, read what flaws there might be in the lumber it would produce, and understand the forest better than anyone else. And this scared a lot of people. One of those people had been a girlfriend of his, who ran out in front of a carriage when he showed her a little of his talent.
Dare he pursue a relationship with Morgan?
And can she open her heart again and accept his love?
Too Many Talents–Book 4 This book is still in editing, but will be out this year. Continuing the story of Jareth and Viviane, we also meet the next heir to Clan Belfort–Connell, a little boy of ten and a half (almost eleven). Viviane’s brother Carl was to have been heir to the house, until he betrayed his first lord and clan. And at ten years old, Connell is getting a late start on his training.
He also doesn’t understand the need for Talents, until some jealous friends harm a little girl who adores him. And then his Talents come out to play to save her from further injury.
Between Viviane’s mishaps in training and Connell’s, it makes for a lively time for a while on this magical, romantic world–Esperance.
If you haven’t read the books in the Esperance Series, you can find them at Amazon or at Smashwords. And as soon as Too Many Talents is out, I’ll let you know!
In the meantime,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Series, Esperance, Jareth, Jareth First Lord, mellie miller, PNR on November 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Yes, Jareth First Lord has been out for quite a while, but it’s still one of my favorite stories. So I thought I’d share one of my favorite scenes with you.
For a little background, Jareth is the First Lord, or ruler, of Clan Brannach. His wife died in childbirth about three years before this story began. After meeting Viviane during negotiations with her father, First Lord of Clan Belfort, he includes her in the Choosing, taking her back to his clan hoping to win her heart. He hadn’t known she was a member of the ruling family.
She is a beautiful woman, with black hair and dazzling blue eyes. But temper? She was a feisty on. Oh yeah. She had temper to spare. But Jareth thought he had a chance at taming this wildcat named Viviane.
Viviane is the youngest daughter of the ruling house of Belfort. Her husband died about six months before this story begins. Though she would rather do nearly anything else, she may be forced to move back to her father’s house unless she can find someone to buy the shop and cottage she’d shared with her husband. But when Jareth chose her as part of the spoils, another option was thrust upon her.
She wasn’t ready for a relationship, though she was growing fond of Jareth. But he could get on her nerves when he pulled his high and mighty act. First Lords. Always thought they knew what was best for everyone.
Yeah, she’d see about that. It was about time he met someone who would stand their ground and give him a piece of her mind.
Here’s the excerpt.
“Annie, I’m so tired I want to sleep forever, or for at least a week, and it’s only the second day of the Gather. Jareth wants me to come with him but I’m not sure I can keep up the pace,” Viviane admitted, so tired she was almost in tears.
“Now, now, milady! Let’s get you upstairs and into a hot bath to begin with. No, now don’t argue with old Annie. She knows what’s best.”
A few minutes after she’d slipped into her bath, Annie insisted on some calming herbal tea, just enough sweetening in it to bring out the flavor. Then, pulling a stool up to the end of the tub, she began to brush Viviane’s hair for her like her nanny had done when she was a little girl.
“Annie,” she protested, “you don’t need to do this. Really, I’ll be fine with a bath and good night’s sleep.”
“Now, Viviane, you relax and drink your tea. A little pampering never hurt anyone. What you need is a bit of family here, which you don’t have. So you’ll have to accept me as a substitute. See? You’re feeling better already.”
She was, too. Something about the warm tea, the bath, and the rhythmic brushing pulled the tension out of her body. Finishing her tea, she relaxed for a while, nearly dozing off.
“There now, I’ll bet you can sleep and feel just like new in the morning,” she heard Annie say, as if from a great distance.
“Thank you so much Annie,” she told her, pulling herself out of her reverie. “You are a gem and I’m so glad you’re here. If there’s anything I can do to repay your kindness, let me know.”
Annie said goodnight and saw her tucked in before she left and turned out the lights. Viviane hadn’t slept so well in years.
The next morning Jareth was up early. Viviane, though, had had enough. Deciding to stay in bed and rest, she was happily on her way back to sleep when someone knocked at the door.
“Viviane? It’s Annie. Lord Jareth wants to know when you’ll be ready to leave.”
“I’m not going, Annie. I simply can’t. Give my apologies to the First Lord.”
A few minutes later there was another, stronger knock at the door. “Viviane, come on. We’re going to be late!”
“No, Jareth, I’m not going to be late. I’m not going. Please extend my apologies to your guests.”
“This is not acceptable, Viviane. You knew the requirements beforehand. You will be up and ready in ten minutes.”
Now she was fully awake and mad. How dare he give her orders?
“I beg your pardon, Lord Jareth, but exactly who do you think you are? I did not come here to be ordered about like a servant. I told you I might not manage the entire week and I can’t. Go away!”
“You will be ready in ten minutes or you will go to the Gather just the way you are. A bargain was struck and you will be held to it. Now get ready!”
Fearing he might carry out his threat, Viviane snarled and stormed out of bed. She dressed to an accompaniment of slamming doors and drawers before attacking her hair with the brush.
Jareth was pacing the hallway when she opened her door. “It’s about damned time! There will be no more of this nonsense. You will accompany me at the Gather each day and at least appear like you’re with me willingly. Is that clear?”
“Do stop, Jareth. Nobody’s impressed.”
“I beg your pardon,” he said in a dangerous tone of voice.
“Yes, okay, fine. You’ve made your point, now shut up. We’re late. Remember?”
If anyone noticed a bit of frost in the air they said nothing, but there did seem to be more space around them than usual. It was nearly halfway through the day before Viviane began to calm down. How had she gotten herself into this mess?
Want the book? Jareth, First Lord–first book of the Esperance Series— is available at Amazon, Smashwords, or from Audible!
Get ready for your weekend with Jareth, First Lord!