Did you know? The cost of coffee post US Civil War was outrageous. And good manners forced Bella to only use what little coffee she had sparingly and for guests. But Bella didn't have to break her caffeine addiction. Yaupon leaves contain caffeine and grow wild in the southern US. Brew some up and you have a steamy cup of coffee alternative.
Isabella Troy Stanley is a divorced, slave freeing pariah surviving in the shattered post Civil War south the only way a fallen debutante knows how.
She heads to a Yankee prison and buys herself a husband.
Jack Byron is the former Troy plantation stable boy and object of young Bella's affection. He rejected her then, and he's still not sold on the idea of marrying her now.
It’s complicated.
Though to Bella, it’s simple: make Jack love her, marry her, and live happily ever after. The plan seems to work...at least until her secret is revealed.
Elizabeth is a wife, a mom, and a writer. She has four wonderful boys, one dusty house, and three published books to her credit. Feel free to check them out and buy them HERE! Erm, the books, not the kids or the house...though all things in life are negotiable ;)
You can find her here - Blog // Facebook // Twitter
You can find her here - Blog // Facebook // Twitter
Cover art by Sprinkles on Top Studios.
Lovely cover, Elizabeth!
Also today, the moment we've all been waiting for. It's time for the final installment in Father Dragon's
awesome Lord of the Clones series! The Showdown—a video this time!—stars Mark Koopmans as Lord Baldernot and Alex J. Cavanaugh as Ninja Cloner.
Use the comments section to vote for your favorite. Father Dragon will be assisted by guest judge Jeff Hargert. It is rumored that Jezebel's Punch will be available after the voting boots walk off the stage.
Thanks for stopping by. :)
Congratulations, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for promoting the showdown. The dwarf judges may be biased and I need all the help I can get...
Elizabeth's making a great splash today! Good for her. I've cast my vote already. Can't wait to see who wins in this contest.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth's story sounds pretty fun. I like the "It's complicated." The cover is freaking gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI hopped over to Father Dragon's. I'll admit, I'm a bit partial to ninjas...
Beautiful cover, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI like historical fiction, and love the premise.
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Thanks so much Melissa! I appreciate the help so much :)
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