About the Book
Book Title: A Duel For Christmas
Author: Rosanne E. Lortz
Genre: Regency Romance, Romantic Suspense
Release date: October 1, 2019
My Perspective
The first thing that caught my eye about this book was the cover. I am a big cover person. I want something that will draw me in, and make me wonder about the story. This cover did just that. The beautiful castle in the background with the light snow all around certainly puts me in the mood to read a Christmas novel! I had not read a book by Lortz before, so I was anxious to see if I would have another Regency author to follow. Yep, I do.
Lortz transports us back in the way the characters speak to each other, but also stays true to the time period in how she writes the non-dialogue scenes. The characters vividly came to life in my mind, and I could see every eyebrow raise, every gasp, giggle, stolen kiss, as well as the scenery. It makes me want to get into a time machine and visit historic London just to see if I’ll find them there.
Adding the murder mystery to the already delightful story line was a fabulous idea, and had me turning the pages even faster. Lortz chose to break up the sections of the book into the 12 Days of Christmas, and I found myself humming the tune each time I came to a new section. The suspenseful, charming story is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit, although I believe it could be read at any time of year. I look forward to reading more by this author! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Guest Post from Roseanne
The year is 1120. The place is the English Channel. A ship puts off from the French port. The passengers have been drinking, far too heavily. A submerged rock shatters the hull of the ship. The vessel goes down into the watery depths, and with it the heir to the English throne.
This incident from Medieval history was the inspiration for my Regency novel, A Duel for Christmas. Set in the early 1800s, the novel has a dash of suspense, a few tablespoons of murder mystery, and a heaping cup of sweet romance all blended together to make the perfect holiday read.
Lady Maud Worlington has just returned to London, determined to reclaim life on her own terms, but when an impulsive and unforgettable kiss creates a connection with Geoffrey, the Duke of Tilbury, she must decide if he can prove an equal partner in life and the equal of all the forces mounted against her. A watery death, financial ruin, and a nefarious shadow from the past dog their steps as the Twelve Days of Christmas race toward a perilous end.
Blog Stops
A Baker’s Perspective, October 13
Just Commonly, October 13
Blogging With Carol, October 14
Remembrancy, October 14
Carpe Diem, October 15
Inklings and Notions, October 15
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 16
Ashley’s Bookshelf, October 16
Where Faith and Books Meet, October 17
Texas Book-aholic, October 17
All-of-a-kind Mom, October 18
Wishful Endings, October 18
Faery Tales Are Real, October 18
More Of Him, October 19
Just the Write Escape, October 19
Bibliophile Reviews, October 20
D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, October 20
Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, October 21
Lis Loves Reading, October 21
Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, October 22
Mary Hake, October 22
Two Points of Interest, October 22
Simple Harvest Reads, October 23 (Guest post from Mindy Houng)
Book by Book, October 23
proud to be an autism mom, October 23
Reader’s Cozy Corner, October 24
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 24
Janices book reviews, October 25
Bigreadersite, October 25
Godly Book Reviews, October 26
Living Life Free in Christ, October 26
Have A Wonderful Day, October 26
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Rosanne is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d434/a-duel-for-christmas-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for your review on “A Duel For Christmas” by Rosanne E. Lortz and for being part of the book tour.
I’m like you I love to dissect covers and discover all the little details. I, too, love this cover. All the aspects of this book from the time period, Christmas and even a murder mystery (all things that would grab at me each on their own) just make me want to have the opportunity to read this book which has been placed on my TBR list.
Sounds like a good read.
This one sounds like it is just the type of book I gravitate to! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the review and hosting the tour.
Sounds like an interesting read. Thank you for sharing.
This is a great review. I will definitely check this book out!
I haven’t read anything by Roseanne before so I thank you for introducing her to me. This book is exactly what I love to read. I’m adding her to my list to check out her other books.
I would enjoy reading this book and wondering what secrets have been hidden and who committed the murder.
I appreciate you taking the time to give us a great book description and giveaway as well. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the kind review!
Now this story has me intrigued! Like you, Carrie I’m drawn in by the cover. I really like it! And the synopsis and your review have me excited to read this new-to-me author!
So Sorry!! I had my mind on something else. That should say, Jessica! ?
I really like the cover! Thanks for the chance!
Thank you for sharing A Duel for Christmas. The cover is striking. Thank you for the opportunity.