Friday, April 29, 2011

Cover for Bard of Bristol - coming soon!


I'm excited to share the cover of my upcoming release, Bard of Bristol.

When famous Bard, Leif Garnette, comes to a small out-of-the-way village, with the intent to a write a book of women’s fantasies, he’s met with a strong-willed woman who leaves him scrambling for words.

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Excerpt (copyright 2011) -

With his face half hidden, he peered through the window, wondering just how things had gotten out of hand.
“Well if it isn’t the famous peeping Tom who passes himself off as a writer.”
Leif turned around to see Becky standing with her hands on her hips and a scowl on her face.
“I promise you, I am a writer as well as a storyteller.”
“While I may not sit around dishing it up with the women of the town, I am not so deaf that I can’t hear all the talk buzzing around Dorchester Creek. Imagine the likes of you taking advantage of Celia and Danielle. I heard they were throwing themselves at you because you promised to make them rich. I think your behavior is disgusting and request you find yourself somewhere else to stay before you turn my boarding house into a brothel.”
“Can I explain?”
“What’s to explain? You’re walking around out there like the pied piper with a procession of half naked women. Maybe your idea of a proper woman differs from mine, but I’ll not have my good name run down in the mud with you.”
“You really want me to leave? Right now?”
“I’ll give you two days, then I want you out of here, stories and all.”
“Please Rebecca, you need to hear me.”
He wasn’t sure whether to get on his knees or not.
“I knew you were a smooth talker for a reason. All your compliments and poetry, it was all just get me in bed so you could write about me and add me to your list of sexual conquests.”
“No, you’re wrong. I have been writing about you, but not in the way you think. Last night I tried my hand at a poem, and it was about you. I was inspired by what you had written and it spoke straight to my heart. Because of your poetic words, my heart spoke back to you.”
“I don’t want to hear another word from you Mr. Garnette. Dinner will be ready at six sharp, provided of course you’re not off gallivanting around with the other half of the women in town.”
She turned and disappeared into a room in the corner, slamming the door behind her.
Leif felt like a jerk. As much as he wanted to get angry and yell at her, he could also see her side of things, and it looked bad. Out the window he could still see the group of women, and decided the whole project was out of control. If it would cost him the woman he loved, than it wasn’t worth it.
He strode up to his room and looked over the words he’d written since starting his journey.
Pages and pages of were filled with his ideas and visions coming to life, and how he hoped to make a difference. It could have worked, but he messed up somewhere. Through all the learning of what other women fantasized about, he’d come face to face with the woman he’d been dreaming of for a year. The black hair, soft body, sweet voice, it was Rebecca, he was sure of it.
Was the curse of Dorchester Creek behind all this? It seemed love was a taboo subject here, and it had its clutches around him as well.

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Bard of Bristol by Ann Cory - releases next week!

Ann Cory

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards


The LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS were started in 2007 to provide the readers of lesbian fiction a voice. After five years we are extremely proud to say that the readers continue to respond.

To Love & To Cherish - an Anthology of Lesbian Love and Marriage was voted as one of the Top 5 Favourite Anthologies of 2010!

Love is love.

~Ann Cory

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The King's Speech


The family and I watched The King's Speech last night and absolutely loved it. I can see why it won best picture, best director, and a best actor win for Colin Firth who did an incredible job in his portrayal of King George VI. The entire cast carried this movie, but Colin - this was his role. I've enjoyed him in Love Actually, Bridget Jones, Easy Virtue, What a Girl Wants, and many more movies. I look forward to his next movie.

If you haven't seen The King's Speech, you're missing out on a stunning movie. I highly recommend it.

~Ann Cory

Monday, April 25, 2011

Angel with a Blade now at All Romance eBooks


My sensual historical romance Angel with a Blade is now available from All Romance eBooks

Using rune stones as her guide, natural healer Rebecca travels to aid those who need her. Armed with her basket of tonics and a sword, she travels to her next destination, Blatsfort , England. At first glance, a handsome gentleman stirs her desires and makes her question the solitary path she has chosen.

But their sweet exchange turns sour when the gentleman is poisoned by men seeking to rob him of his fortune. Unable to deny her growing affections, Rebecca gathers her sword and all her courage, knowing in her heart she was meant to save him.

For an excerpt, please click Here

~Ann Cory

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

A Day of Reflection


Today my son turns 18! I'm part excited and part in denial. I'm so not ready for this. Where has the time gone? It's actually a double whammy this year - first 18 and then graduating from high school. I just know another strand of hair turned white in the last five minutes.

While he's at school, I'll look through the photo albums and his baby book. Run my fingers along his baby blanket that I've kept. Hold his baby booties in my hand. And smile, because it's been an amazing 18 years.

But first I need to put up decorations, take care of the cake, and yeah, take a moment here and there to reflect on the joy of my life - my son :)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Witching Well now in print!


My novel Witching Well is available now in print from Ellora's Cave

Left for dead on the eve of her wedding, Astrid’s dreams have been shattered. She hides away, sheltered from the dangers of the world until a handsome man arrives and a sexual awakening occurs.

Killian finds himself lost deep in the woods. He comes across a well and senses raw sexual energy in the air. There he finds a beautiful woman and is drawn to her. Something inside him longs to be the protector she craves.

Dark secrets surround the Makian Well. Three witches cry out to be reborn and their only hope is Astrid. As the power of the witches grows and her desire for Killian reaches a boiling point, Astrid must find her hidden reserves to fight, and hold onto the dream that love can be hers.

For an excerpt, please click Here

~Ann Cory

Friday, April 15, 2011

Angel with a Blade - sensual historical romance


Very pleased that my sensual historical romance book Angel with a Blade is now available from Ellora's Cave

Blush sensuality level: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic).

Blurb

Using rune stones as her guide, natural healer Rebecca travels to aid those who need her. Armed with her basket of tonics and a sword, she travels to her next destination, Blatsfort, England. At first glance, a handsome gentleman stirs her desires and makes her question the solitary path she has chosen.

But their sweet exchange turns sour when the gentleman is poisoned by men seeking to rob him of his fortune. Unable to deny her growing affections, Rebecca gathers her sword and all her courage, knowing in her heart she was meant to save him.

For an excerpt, please click Here

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Win a Mother's Day Spa Basket from BWLPP Spice!


After a harsh, cold winter it's time to pamper yourself!
For a chance to win a lovely spa basket, please click here