I told Karyn I'd take the opportunity to introduce Cheryl Bolen, a bestselling author and one of my friends in real life.
Cheryl and I go back a long way to the time before either of us was published.
I remember when she made her first sale. I took a bouquet of stargazer lilies to her at our RWA Chapter meeting the night she announced it.
I won't tell you how long ago that was. Suffice it to say all of our kids are grown, and we've traveled many a mile on the road to success.
About Cheryl Bolen
Since being named Notable New Author for 1998, Cheryl has published 39 books with Kensington/Zebra, Harlequin, Love Inspired Historical, Montlake, and independently. She has broken into the top 5 on the New York Times and hit the USA Today bestseller lists.
Her 2005 romance One Golden Ring won Best Historical, Holt Medallion, and her 2011 novel My Lord Wicked was awarded Best Historical, International Digital Awards, the same year her Christmas novella was chosen as Best Novella.
Her books have been finalists for other awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, and have been translated into nine languages. Cheryl also has consistently been the number 1 bestselling historical romance author in Germany.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Houston.
Her favorite pursuits are traveling to England, watching the University of Texas Longhorns play football and basketball, and reading letters and diaries of dead English women.
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As the third son of the Duke of Fordham, Alex never thought he'd become a duke. But he's suddenly catapulted to the lofty title after his slightly older brother dies in his sleep.
Now Alex has the onerous task of announcing the death to the woman his brother was to wed.
Ever pragmatic, Lady Georgiana Fenton insists on seeing the late duke's body, and when she does, she's convinced he was smothered as he slept.
She and the new duke decide to secretly work together to uncover the murderer. But the longer they're together, the harder it becomes to resist the duke's scorching kisses—and even harder to dismiss him from the list of suspects. No one had more to gain by her fiancé's death.
Reviews for Last Duke Standing
"A wonderful mystery tale in the vein of Agatha Christie. Ms. Bolen does a masterful job creating suspects, then cleverly entwining their motives to keep her readers guessing whodunit. . .A lovingly crafted historical novel with a deeply satisfying mystery!" -- InD' Tale
"An exquisitely written historical romantic suspense with very appealing characters" -- Fresh Fiction
"This book really ticked all the boxes for me and it gripped me from start to finish. " -- Dragonrose Books Galore
"Cheryl Bolen spins a delightful tale of mystery, politics, and (of course) romance " -- IN PRINT
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Hi Cheryl! Nice to meet you! I subscribed to your newsletter!
ReplyDeleteWish you lots of sales and new readers!
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Shuffling off to buy this book ASAP. I enjoy Cheryl’s books so much!
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ReplyDeleteOkay "Last Duke Standing" sounds like a seriously good read. I love cozy mysteries, but this one packed in a steamy historical romance!
p.s. the dog still gives me a laugh
I haven't read this yet. I think I'm going to spend the rest of my reading life being seriously behind. So glad you've come along on the Gem journey, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great journey. And it continues. The latest book sounds wonderful. Still love historicals.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds great!! So great to hear all about you!
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of this book.
ReplyDeleteI have long enjoyed Cheryl's books.
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Nice to meet you. Love your books.
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Hey, Cheryl. I was out of town when your post published. Hope you have rested up and all is well with your family.
ReplyDeleteI already subscribe to Cheryl's newsletter, she's a great writer!
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