Forgotten
and other Heartless tales
Some happily-ever-afters are worth waiting for...
Some happily-ever-afters are worth waiting for...
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The Reviews..."The plots within each tale and the one tying them together are nicely done at a steady pace, leaving the reader sighing in contentment, and slightly upset that it ended so fast."
~ InD'tale Magazine "The author keeps your interest right to the end." ~ E. G. B., Amazon UK Reviewer "I found it difficult to put this book down until I read it through to the very last "The End"." ~ M.M. Roethig, Amazon US Reviewer The Blurb...Forgotten is three novelettes based on certain supporting characters from Heartless.
Loyalty... Lady Michaella Harcourt's loyalty is unparalleled. Years after his death, she still pines for her lost love. The desire for a family, however, leads her to the Duke of Derringer with a request: arrange a marriage for her, to a man who won't require her heart. Forgotten... Gabriel has made a life for himself with the Frenchwoman who fished him from the water many years ago. He remembers nothing of his former life, but when bits and pieces begin to fall into place, he seeks answers. Hélène does whatever she can to fulfill his wish, even if it means losing him to the woman who haunts his dreams. Introductions: A Heartless Conclusion... Michaella's house party takes a turn for the intense when Lord and Lady Gabriel St. Clair attend. Old emotions resurface, sending certain guests into a panic. Meanwhile, the Duke of Derringer and his wife must overcome a crisis of their own. Forgotten, and other Heartless tales was reviewed in the May 2014 issue of InD'tale Magazine. The verdict? It was awarded a 5-star Crowned Heart! ►►
(If you haven't subscribed to InD'tale, you really should. It's FREE!) “The plots within each tale and the one tying them together are nicely done at a steady pace, leaving the reader sighing in contentment, and slightly upset that it ended so fast." ~ InD'tale Magazine An Excerpt...An excerpt from Loyalty, the first of the three stories in Forgotten, and other Heartless tales...
The Season London 1824 The dancers swirled by, dresses billowing out with each swift turn of the waltz. Ladies smiled, content with their partners, satisfied they were pleasing their parents with their actions. Gentlemen smirked, pleased with their conquests, satisfied they held the prize of the Season. The vibrant gowns of the duennas and widows mingled with the muted tones of the débutantes, creating a shimmering rainbow in the candlelight, accented with sparkling gems. Lady Michaella Harcourt stood off to the side, blessedly alone for the nonce. She couldn’t endure one more moment of fake smiles and condescension. She watched the dancers, bitterness tugging at her heart. She witnessed one young girl fall in love with the man who held her, his own eyes so focused on the girl in his arms that Michaella knew the rest of the world ceased to exist for them. Tears stung the back of Michaella’s eyes. She knew that feeling, remembered the all-consuming joy to be had with a gentlemen who returned one’s regard. The press of a hand, stolen glances, and the assurance that he would speak one day, making his feelings known to all, kept one holding on. And if one found oneself alone with one’s love, for just a moment, a stolen kiss, a sweet, soul-consuming embrace might be all one had to hold onto, years later. The crack in her heart deepened, sending a shaft of pain through her body. She stumbled back, disappearing behind the shrubbery that lined the grand ballroom. Her shaking legs threatened to send her to the floor. How could the pain remain so fresh after so many years? She’d found a man she loved, one who’d adored her, made her feel safe and secure. She may not have been allowed to marry him, spend her life with him, but she’d still had much more than most young ladies. Years later, her pain should be nonexistent, or at least manageable. Yet she could no longer see her sister, her beloved sister, the one with whom she’d never had secrets. As time passed the pain did not lessen, as she was told it would. It only increased, bringing envy and bitterness with it. Find more excerpts on my blog HERE and HERE. ©2014 Laura J Miller (Jaimey Grant). All rights reserved. |