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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Contract to Wed by Holly Bush ♥ Book Tour & GIVEAWAY ♥ (Historical Romance)

1891 . . . Jolene Crawford Crenshaw, heiress and Boston socialite, went from her family home directly to Landonmore upon her marriage, the mansion she shared with her handsome and charismatic husband. She’d never in her life worried in the slightest over anything as crass as the dollars required to maintain that home or the lifestyle she’d been born to. Her extensive yearly wardrobe, the stables and the prime horseflesh within it, even the solid silver forks and knifes that graced her table, were expected and required to maintain the social standing that she’d cultivated over the years. But suddenly she was a widow with little money and just her pride and her secrets to keep her upright.

Max Shelby made his fortune in oil wells and cattle, but lost the love of his life the day his wife died. Now, his happy, carefree daughter needs instruction and guidance as she grows into a young lady and his dream of becoming a Senator from his adopted state of Texas seems out of reach with few political or social connections. The right wife would solve both problems. As it happens, his sister knows of a woman, a recent widow, charming, beautiful and socially astute, but in reduced circumstances, who may want to begin again. Max signed the wedding contract sight unseen.

Will Jolene be able to shed her sorrows, anger and fears to begin anew away from the censure and hidden tragedy that marred her life? Is her new husband, confident, strong and capable Max Shelby, the man, the only man, to see past her masks to find the woman beneath?
Max walked slowly to where a woman, dressed in black, was directing several porters stacking multiple trunks and luggage. It was a detail he’d not thought of. He turned to the depot manager who was watching the porters himself.

“Can you get word to the Shaw Brothers to get over here with one of their wagons?”

The manager nodded and hurried to his depot, and Max turned back. Apparently finished, four porters stood behind rows and stacks of luggage and trunks, staring up at the train. The woman dressed in black was waiting, and the conductor stood to the side of the metal steps between the cars. He lifted his hand up and at the top of those three steps appeared a tall, slender woman. She was dressed from head to toe in the palest blue, starting with the tilted, wide-brimmed hat, to her jacket trimmed in black roping to her bustled skirts. She extended a foot shod in a pale blue satin slipper and accepted the conductor’s outstretched hand.

At first glance, she was stunning and sophisticated and sure of herself. And he was certain she was his wife. He walked to her and held out his hand.

“Mrs. Jolene Shelby?”

She turned her head slowly. “Mr. Maximillian Shelby?”

He bowed his head and touched his hat. “At your service, ma’am.”

She put a gloved hand in his, and he was immediately aware of her. He could smell a musky rose scent and felt the pressure of her hand in his as she came down the last two steps.
     
    
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Holly Bush writes historical romance set on the American Prairie, in Victorian England, and recently released her first Women’s Fiction title. Her books are described as emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance. She makes her home with her husband in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com and on Twitter @hollybushbooks and on Facebook at Holly Bush.
    
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20 comments :

  1. Morning! Thanks for having me! I'll be around to gab this evening!

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  2. My favourite part of this post is the Rafflecopter

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  3. I like the beautiful cover the most!

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  4. Thank you for the excerpt. Sounds like a great read.

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  5. I know you've written novels in other time periods and other genres. Which genre(s) would you consider the most difficult to write? Also, are there other genres you would like to write?

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  6. My favorite part of this post is the excerpt.

    Juana Esparza

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  7. Hi Karen! I've written 4 historical romances set in the US in the late 1800's, Romancing Olive, Train Station Bride, Reconstructing Jackson, and Contract to Wed. Contract to Wed is the second in the Crawford Family Series after Train Station Bride. I've also written 2 set in Victorian England, Cross the Ocean and Charming the Duke. I also recently released a Women's Fiction Novel called Red, White & Screwed. I really love to write about America, post Civil War, especially closer to the turn of the century. America was on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution and had just started to flex her muscle world-wide. What a fascinating time to be alive! I also really enjoyed writing the Women's Fiction novel too. I like to write comedy and as many of us know, if middle-aged women don't laugh, they might cry!

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  8. I enjoyed the excerpt...looks to be an interesting read.

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  9. This is a really good excerpt - definitely whet my appetite for the book. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Liked the Synopsis & appreciate the chance!

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  11. I love a good second chance at love story

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  12. Love the excerpt! This sounds like a really good book!

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  13. I love the excerpt. Sounds like a great book

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  14. I see the author lives in Lancaster, PA. I was wondering if she has given a thought to publishing Amish or Mennonite books ? Those and historical fiction are my favorite genre. This book sounds fabulous because I love fun historical romance books.

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  15. Hi Deanne! I do not write Amish or Mennonite books because other than Romancing Olive, my books do have some sex scenes in them and that would not work for the Amish romance readers. I don't think my books are overly sexual but the bedroom door is open. Good talking to you! Holly

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