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Showing posts with label the Christies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the Christies. Show all posts
Friday, June 29, 2012
Review - "Starlight" by Carrie Lofty
Starlight
(The Christies #2)
Author: Carrie Lofty
Publisher: Pocket Books
Release Date: 6/26/12
Genre: Historical Romance
Source: ARC provided by The Novel Sidekick
Author’s Website: www.carrielofty.com
Description
An esteemed astronomer, Alex Christie, the eldest and most steadfast of the Christie siblings, has never possessed his late father's ruthless business drive. But to protect his frail infant son from his cruel father-in-law's bid for custody, the young widower must undertake Sir William Christie's posthumous million-dollar challenge: to make a Glasgow cotton mill profitable. At sea in an industrial world of sabotage and union agitation, Alex meets Polly Gowan, daughter of a famed union leader, who hopes to seize a mysterious saboteur without involving the police. Because a sympathetic mill master would aid her cause, Polly becomes Alex's guide to urban Scotland. From soccer games to pub brawls, Alex sees another side of life, and feels free for the first time to reveal the man--vital and strong--behind his intellectual exterior. Polly is utterly seduced. Their ambitions, however, remain at odds: Alex vows to earn the mill bonus to save his child, while Polly fights for the needs of her people. Is there strength enough in their sparkling passion to bind them together in their quests-- and in a lasting love that conquers all?
Review
Once again Carrie Lofty has dazzled me! I so love this series. The characters are funny, charming and totally likable, even when they're being difficult. And let me tell you, Polly and Alex are just that! Even the secondary characters are really entertaining. I loved the setting for this one. I don't know much about this kind of history to know if she got it all right but her descriptions and details felt totally realistic. I found the whole Scottish mill setting fascinating and I'd love to learn more about it now that I've read this book.
Alex is my kind of leading male character, strong in mind and body, utterly charming and a little tortured inside. Something about a man with troubles to be solved really gets me. Struggling to raise his infant son and keep him away from his late wife's disgusting father gave him the depth emotionally he needed to convince me. From the beginning of the book I was rooting for him to succeed with his father's plan for him so he could get rid of that vile man and when Polly showed up I was rooting for him to fall for her too.
Polly is a scheming little firecracker. I so loved her, she really gave Alex a run for his money... literally! Her loyalty to her people was admirable and the woman sure had spirit, that's for sure. And I loved her family, wish there would have been more about them, I didn't get enough.
This story had it's ups and downs with a little twist here or there and I just couldn't put it down. Starlight is a very entertaining read. I recommend all historical romance lovers pick this book up today. You won't regret it!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Guest Post & Giveaway - Cast This Book By Carrie Lofty
It’s
one of Pocket’s first original digital releases. You can read more about those
fabulous new originals here ,
including an extended excerpt of “A Little More Scandal.”
But
there. Aside from the blurb, that’s my sales pitch. Let’s do silly stuff now…
I am
one of those writers who likes to “cast” my hero and heroine before writing any
romance. Generally I don’t talk about it because what a reader imagines and
what an author describes are greatly divergent. No sense in ruining the
fantasy! Covers, too, can alter even my impression of what person or persons
initially inspired characters.
Here
today, I thought we could play a little game. If I offer descriptions of
William, the hero of “A Little More Scandal,” and of Catrin, his brave heroine,
would you cast them for me? I’ll never reveal my inspiration, but I’d love to
see what entertainers these passages describe for you!
First
up, William:
William
Christie had the build of a mythic giant, all muscle and silent intimidation.
His suit was unaccountably fashionable for someone who wore it so poorly. He
appeared half-strangled by his cravat, and hugged indecently by a slim-fitting
coat that had been tailored, inexplicably, to diminish the breadth of his
chest. His rich, golden-blond hair was neatly combed and his face cleanly
shaven, but she could imagine him scruffy and wild atop some distant Scottish
peak, his big-boned body meant for the freedom of a Highlander’s garb.
How
often did one notice a man’s lips? Hardly ever, in Catrin’s experience. They
hid behind mustaches or dimmed in comparison to high cheekbones or a fine head
of hair. Even a nice set of teeth was more noteworthy. But Mr. Christie’s mouth
was . . . beautiful. A full lower lip. A perfectly symmetrical upper lip, with
a sharp curve that suggested devilish possibilities.
Next,
his lady Catrin:
In a
word, she was contrary. Entirely contrary to the sort of woman who generally
caught his eye. She was short and almost boyish in her stature, whereas William
preferred sinuous curves that could annul a man’s ambitions.
The
potency of her gaze was mollified only by her soft features. Such a tidy little
face, haloed by russet brown hair, so rich, shimmeringly rich and thick with
curls. Her lips were nearly as round and plump as they were wide, just like an
apricot. Laughing eyes shone with the luster of honey in sunlight. As if
perpetually surprised, her russet brows lifted away from the bridge of her
petite, turned-up nose.
Let
your imaginations run wild! I’ll only say that William and Catrin are modeled
after an actor and actress, both of whom are fairly well known. I’m so curious
who you’ll “see” from these descriptions. Feel free to leave multiple
possibilities if you can’t decide. When it comes to inspiration, there can
never be too much.
For
those of you who participate, you’ll be entered to receive a copy of FLAWLESS , the first of my Christies series
from Pocket. I’ll ship anywhere. Anyone who already has FLAWLESS can win any
choice from my back catalog.
What’s
next for Carrie:
STARLIGHT , the second full-length romance in
the Christies series, is set in Victorian Glasgow. It just received a 4 ½ stars
Top Pick from RT BookReviews. It come
out on June 26th. Then comes another Pocket Star digital original,
HIS VERY OWN GIRL .
It’s a historical romance set in WWII.
Carrie
on the internet:
Twitter: @carrielofty
Giveaway:
Make sure you fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win a copy of FLAWLESS or if you already have it you can choose a book from Carrie's back catalog. This contest is open to everyone!
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