BLURB:
The last thing
Alasdair Fraser expects to find on an isolated beach in Northern Scotland is a
beautiful, unconscious lass. Unable to turn his back on someone in need, he
delays his journey and tends to her injuries–an act that has him questioning
his destiny and his plans to rejoin the fight for Scotland’s independence.
Will he drop the
shield that guards his heart or will the secrets she fails to reveal and his
own stubbornness keep them apart forever?
EXCERPT:
An
onslaught of desire threatened to override Alasdair’s good sense. He fought the
urge to plunder Lauren’s sweet mouth with his tongue, to lift her nightrail, to
make her his own.
He
broke their kiss and raised his head, knowing if he didn’t stop himself now, he
might not be able to harness the unbridled passion heating his blood.
“Forgive
me.” He forced the words out on a strangled breath. He swept an errant wisp of
hair from her brow and locked his gaze with the wide, hazel eyes of a woman
obviously shocked by his impulsive actions.
He
cupped her chin, stroked her cheek with the pad of his thumb, then brushed it
across her lips. “I dinna mean tae make inappropriate advances or tae take
liberties. I—”
She
pressed two fingers to his mouth to silence him. “You have naught tae apologize
for. I appreciate you staying with me, Alasdair. After my nightmare, I canna
bear tae sleep alone.”
This
was the first time she’d used his name, and it sounded as melodic as the Celtic
lullabies his mother used to sing. At a loss for words, he stared back at her
and smiled, but inside, his stomach churned in turmoil.
What
to do?
He’d
rather be drawn and quartered than remain on the pallet with her lush, shapely
body pressed against his side, and not sate his carnal needs.
She’d
begged him to stay, so why shouldn’t he take her? But she also trusted him
enough to seek safety in his arms. He could not betray that trust.
INTERVIEW:
- Where
did you get the idea for the novel?
I have always been fascinated with
Scottish history and the time period around the Scottish War of Independence.
While researching the time period, I discovered many interesting battles and
historical facts about the cause and why the clans did not all fight on the
same side. Very much like the north and south during the American Civil war,
brothers fought against brothers to defend political beliefs. Sharing this
information through a historical romances allows me to share what I learned and
at the same time offer an escape to those lovers of the time period looking for
a romantic adventure with a HEA ending. This is the third book in the Fraser
Brother Trilogy so it basically fell into place after I finished book two,
Highland Quest. Picking up where the second book left off.
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- Your
title. Who came up with it? Did you ever change your title?
I chose my own titles. Highland
Legacy, the title of the first book was originally a working title, but the
editor loved it and thought it suited the book so it stayed. In keeping with
the theme, the next two books started with the word Highland and the second
word was chosen in conjunction with the plot of the story.
- Why
did you pick this genre? What do you like about it?
I am a history buff and love
historical novels, especially Scottish historicals so it seemed the logical
choice for me.
- Since
becoming a writer, what’s the most exciting thing to ever happen to you?
The day I saw my first cover, made
me cry(with joy) The day my first book
released was pretty exciting, as was the day I got my first email from a fan
who loved my book. But I think for me the most exciting day was when my third
book, Highland Homecoming, was listed as the #1 hot new release on Amazon for
Scottish Historical and the #1 best Seller in Scottish historicals, one week
after it released.
- What
book are you currently reading or what was the last book you read?
Sadly, I am not reading anything
right now. Since I work full time and have a small business on the side,
finding time to write and edit my books and those of my critique partner take
up most of my time. I have not read anything for pure pleasure in a long while
but hope to get a chance in the near future. When I do, it will be a Scottish
historical.
- What
is your writing process?
I am a combination of a plotter and
a pantser. After I do my research and decide what the book will be about, I
make a list of my characters and decide what their personalities will be like,
their strengths and their weaknesses. None of my characters are without their
flaws. Once I have the main characters figure out, I do an outline of the
chapters from start to finish. That done, I flesh out the chapters. Nothing is
carved in stone and the characters tend to take on more traits and are subject
to changes as well.
- At a
book signing, do you just sign your name or do you write a note? How do
you come up with stuff to say?
When signing books I ask the reader
if there is anything special they want written.
If they say anything is fine, I usually write something simple like best
wishes or happy reading and sign my name. It just seems a little more personal
than just my name. I am new to this so am getting accustomed to having someone
ask for my signature ;)
- What
is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I do my best writing in the bath
tub. Especially when faced with writer block. I fill my claw foot tub with hot
water and lavender bath oil and soak. Amazing how much I can write when in the
bathtub. I have been known to remain submerged for hours but usually come out
with a finished chapter.
- How do
you react to a bad review?
I am human and my books are like my
babies so when someone does not leave a favorable review it hurts. But I know
that this is part of being an author and not everyone will love every book. Rather
than brood or get upset, I read the review and honestly ask myself if what they
are saying is true, is there some way I could have made the book better? I
don’t discount anyone’s opinion and use their feedback to hopefully become a
better writer.
- How
did you celebrate the sale of your first book?
After jumping up and down like a
fool, and sharing the news with my family and friends, my hubby and I got a
bottle of our favorite wine and celebrated.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
With a passion for
historical romance, history in general, and anything Celtic, B.J. always has an
exciting work in progress. Each story offers a blend of romance, adventure,
suspense, and, where appropriate, a dab of comic relief. Carefully researched
historical facts are woven into each manuscript, providing a backdrop from
which steamy romance, gripping plots, and vivid characters—dashing alpha heroes
and resourceful, beguiling heroines you can’t help but admire—spring to life. A
member of RWA, World Romance Writers, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, and Savvy
Authors, B.J. also writes contemporary, paranormal, time travel, and romantic
suspense.
C.S. Lewis first captivated
B. J.’s imagination in the fourth grade, and her desire to write sprang from
there. Following a career in nursing and child and youth work, B.J. married her
knight-in-shining-armor, and he whisked her away to his castle by the sea. In
reality, they share their century-old home in a small Canadian town on the
shore of Lake Erie with three dogs and a cat. When she is not working at her
childcare job, on her small business, or writing, you will find her reading,
camping, or antique hunting.
Buy links
Highland Homecoming( book 3
of Fraser Brother Trilogy)
Highland Quest (book 2 of
Fraser Brother Trilogy)
Highland Legacy: (book 1 of
Fraser Brother Trilogy)
GIVEAWAY:
B.J. will be awarding a $50 Amazon gift card, Scottish
shortbread cookies, can cooler and mouse pad (US/CANADA ONLY) to a randomly
drawn commenter during the tour, and a beaded book thong with silver charms,
book marks, pen, and canvas tote to a randomly drawn host (US/CANADA ONLY).
The more you comment,
the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:
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