I normally send out Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) to professional reviewers three weeks in advance of my release dates. It occurred to me that maybe I should send my ARCs to readers who would really appreciate them. In return for a free copy you would be expected to post a review on release day.
Books are given in return for an honest review. You would be under no obligation. Copies are limited so the Advanced Reading Team would be a small group. What would you get from being on the team? A free eBook, and you’d get to read my latest release ahead of everyone else. If you’re interested in becoming a member email me at marlow@marlowkelly.com Don’t forget membership is limited. Once the list is full I will ask if you want to be placed on the waitlist. Here is the cover for my latest novel Sun Storm, due to be released 23rd August 2017. Preorder from Amazon Dr. Marie Wilson is a scientist on the verge of a breakthrough. She has come to Montana on the eve of a blizzard to prove her small, portable solar panel can generate electricity even in the harshest environment. But when four men invade her remote cabin with plans to kill her, she knows she’s in trouble. Ex-Special Forces soldier, David Quinn, has had enough of danger and death. All he wants is to be left alone on his Montana acreage to pursue his dream of being a beekeeper. But when his old mentor convinces him to help retrieve a stolen solar panel, he thinks it will be a simple job. But the moment he sets eyes on Marie, he knows their assignment is all kinds of wrong. Together, they escape. Chased by a businessman with unlimited resources, a gunman and a corrupt police force, they are thrust into the frozen Montana landscape. Can a cynical soldier and a naive scientist learn about love and trust in order to survive? The cover for Sun Storm was created by the very talented Melody Simmons from Ebook Indie Covers https://ebookindiecovers.com Here’s the print book version: Stay turned for more information on 23rd August.
Today is the release day for my debut novella A Woman of Honour. I’ve received some reviews and thought I would share them with you. A Woman of Honour is available at The Wild Rose Press Amazon All Romance Ebooks My first review comes from a Goodreads member who answered by post in the Authors Requesting Reviews discussion board Goodreads members can click here to read the review. Bev Walkling's review Jul 13, 14 5 of 5 stars bookshelves: action, free-book-from-author, set-in-scotland Read in June, 2014 I was very pleased to receive an advanced copy of Woman of Honour from Marlow Kelly to read and review. The cover was very appealing and it was set in Scotland which is always of interest to me. It definitely drew me in right away and was fast paced and well written. Woman of Honour is a novella so it is a fairly quick read. The story opens with our hero (Duncan Cameron) and heroine sharing a dark dungeon of Dunstaffnage Castle and completely unable to see each other or tell what the other individual looks like. In fact, their acquaintance begins with a fight as neither knows who the other is or whether they can be trusted. When the dust settles, Duncan discovers that the unknown woman he has fought with has been dressed as a boy and has plans to enter a convent. Isabel, (our heroine) does her best to ease Duncan’s headache caused by a head injury and in doing so makes herself more and more appealing to Duncan. How they escape from their captors and make their way to safety involves lots of twists, turns and surprises. This was a fun read with likeable characters . For those wondering at the spelling of “Honour” in the title, Marlow is Canadian and that’s how we spell honour here. Although I found the cover very appealing, I’m not really sure that the artist fully understood what Isabel looked like. The cover girl is quite buxom and even with strapping would have had a hard time passing for a boy. I think this is a great job for a debut story and would recommend it to all who enjoy a sweet innocent romance set in the Scotland of yesteryears. My second review comes from Robyn Roberts at Once Upon a Romance Reviews.OUAR are currently revamping their site and have assured me this review will be published on the new site once it goes live. I will add the link once I receive it. I have copied and pasted this review in its entirety. Reviewer: Robyn Roberts Title: A Woman of Honour Author: Marlow Kelly Publisher: Wild Rose Publishing ISBN: 978-1-62830-465-7 Release Date: August 2014 Genre/Sub-genre: Historical Romance (Highlands) Year/Setting: 1307 Scottish Highlands Overall rating: 4.25 Sexual Content Rating: Subtle/Sensual Language (Profanity/Slang) Content Rating: None Violent Content Rating: None Author’s Website: www.marlowkelly.com Review: Duncan Campbell awakes in a dark cell with another captive. In mere seconds, he realizes that he’s with a woman. Isabel Douglas is disguised as a man and has been captured and put in the dungeon cell with Duncan. Duncan realizes his enemy, the MacDougalls, have captured him. He knows they won’t let him leave alive and the fact that he’s in a cell with another person makes Isabel’s situation dire. Isabel is determined to fulfill her commitment to become a nun. She is on a mission that will take her to the monastery where she can fulfill her mission and take her vows. Duncan determines (in his mind, without telling her) that she will not become a nun. He would like her to be his wife. Together, they plan an escape and Isabel knows her only chance to get out alive is to follow Duncan. He seems to know what he is doing and while he’s high-handed, he seems to keep her best interest at heart. As they flee and become closer, Isabel will need to decide between duty and love. I couldn’t put this story down. It kept me up until the wee hours of the morning. I loved Duncan from the first page and kept hoping he and Isabel would get together. It took me a little bit to totally warm up to Isabel, but once I saw the true depth of her character, strength and resolve, I fell in love with her, too. Marlow Kelly weaves a fascinating tale of life and fighting between families in the Highlands. I look forward to more from her in the future. I want to take this opportunity to thank Bev and Robyn for taking the time to read and review my work. Marlow No, this is not a trick. I’m giving away a $25 Amazon gift Card on my Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour. To enter the draw, just go to my host’s website. These are my wonderful hosts.
August 25: Susana's Parlour August 26: Emma Weylin August 27: Our Wolves Den August 28: Cathie Dunn writes... August 28: Punya Reviews... August 29: Rachel Brimble Romance September 1: Hope. Dreams. Life... Love September 1: Imagine a World September 2: Booklover Sue September 3: Kinky Vanilla Romance September 3: The Certifiable Wenches September 4: Room With Books September 5: BookSkater September 5: Brooke Blogs You will see the Rafflecopter. (At some hosts you have to click on a link) Just do at least one of the following
You can enter multiple times at multiple stops. The winner will be drawn at the end of the tour by Goddess Fish Promotions. (I honestly can’t figure out Rafflecopter so I’m pleased to leave that to my tour organizers) Good luck. Marlow I won’t be posting on Saturdays for the next few weeks. I want to spend some precious time with my family before the leaves turn. Here in Northern Alberta fall starts around mid-August, so I’m nearly out of time.
In my house autumn brings the chaos of a new school year. The school projects, extracurricular activities, and homework suck me into swirling vortex of commotion that leaves me exhausted by Christmas, so I’m really looking forward to this holiday. I will be back in time for the release of my book A Woman of Honour on 27th August. With that in mind I thought you might like to see my Pinterest board for A Woman of Honour. This is a collection of images that helped me visualize Duncan and Isabel's world. I hope you enjoy it. Wishing you a safe and happy summer Marlow I’m so excited. Today, I received the cover art for my upcoming novella “A woman of Honour.”
If you’re looking for a quick read on a lazy afternoon, or maybe a short story to warm your heart on a cold winter’s evening, this will be perfect for you. I don’t have a release date yet, but will let you know as soon as I have any news. |
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