Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Aloha to Stefanie Sloane and THE SAINT WHO STOLE MY HEART (part 1)


We are trav'ling in the footsteps
Of those who've served before,
We'll follow their honor, 
To protect England's shore,

Oh, when the Young Corinthians go marching in
Oh, when the Young Corinthians go marching in
Lord, protect our families.
When the Young Corinthians go marching in.


Last year, Stefanie Sloane debuted with three back to back stories of the Regency Rogues - aristocrats who serve as Young Corinthians. Agents for the Crown. Spies.


The Young Corinthians are back, marching stronger than before with new characters dedicated to find a deadly killer in THE SAINT WHO STOLE MY HEART:

Desire, danger, intrigue, and steamy seduction unite a sexy spymaster and an intrepid bluestocking as Stefanie Sloane’s luscious new series continues.

Possessed of a brilliant mind and a love for puzzles, Dashiell Matthews, Viscount Carrington, is a crucial member of the elite Young Corinthians spy league. Assuming the façade of an addle-brained Adonis, he hunts for a notorious London murderer known as the Bishop. When fate causes him to cross paths with Miss Elena Barnes, Dash discovers an enigma that will prove delightfully intoxicating to unravel: a voluptuous beauty as intelligent as she is fearless.

Only the lure of a collection of rare books bequeathed to her family by Dash’s late father could tempt Elena from her cozy rural life to the crush and vanity of London. But if Elena finds his lordship to be the most impossibly beautiful man she’s ever seen, he also seems to be the stupidest. Which made her body’s shameless response to his masterful seduction all the more unfathomable. Yet when she discovers Dash’s mission to track the dangerous Bishop, she willingly risks everything—her trust, her heart, her very life—to join him.



This isn't just a Regency novel that tugs at the heartstrings of historical fans. Sloane does more than give readers romance and passion, pomp and circumstance, cloak and dagger. She creates characters to which we can relate - they have emotional depth.  Fears and tragedies. Hopes and dreams.  And Lady Mowbray serving as the unexpected Fairy God mother:

A delectable treacle sponge pudding was placed in front of Elena. She stared at it, utterly confused.

"It won't bit, my dear," the marchioness assured her.

Elena looked to Lady Mowbray for an explanation.

"Life is short, Miss Barnes," the marchioness said, taking up her silver spoon. "Whenever I am able, I being each meal at the very end. Then I work my way back to the necessary bits. I suppose some would find this odd."

"I think it's terribly brilliant," Elena replied honestly, reaching for her own spoon and dipping it into the decadent dessert.

Ah, a woman after my own heart.  Indeed, life is short, as the Young Corinthians experience first hand.  Sloane delivers a delectable story that is satisfying from beginning to end. Read my five star review on Amazon at this link.  

To learn more about Stefanie and her books, including links to purchase, check out her website at www.stefaniesloane.com.

Mahalo,

Kim in Hawaii



18 comments:

  1. Great post! These sound like wonderful books.

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  2. I really enjoying this series.

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  3. Been eyeing this author for some time. Will have to give her a try.

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  4. This is a new series for me to pick up. I love those words "Regency Rogues". :)Thanks for the post.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. I have added this series to my wish list and look forward to reading.
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  6. Thanks for a great post! I've had book lust for this series, ever since Stefanie first went on tour :)

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  7. Kim -

    I would so much like to share a decadent dessert with Lady Mowbray but oh me, oh my I can no longer partake in those sweet tasting treats!

    Unfortuantely 41 years ago was I was diagnosed as a Type I diabetic (which runs in our family) and had to forgo any indulgence in the pleasure but to make up for it I became a baker of treats for others!


    My family and friends would all recommend my thick creamy Cherry Covered Cheesecake to be served to the dear lady would be more than happy to show up themselves to partake in the treat!

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  8. You can't go wrong with red velvet cake! :-)
    This series sounds fantastic!

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  9. I've always thought it best to start a meal with dessert!

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  10. Great interview! Stefanie is a new author for me, but her series sounds delicious and musty reads (must read).

    kscathy@yahoo.com

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  11. The books do look amazing. It's been a long time since I had a Treacle Pudding.

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  12. I have summer vacation starting in a few weeks and will be doing lots of reading. These are going on my summer reading list.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  13. Wonderful post and what a great series Stefanie has written. I haven't read all of them, but the two I've read were spectacular.

    I love treacle sponge but with some lovely English custard. Yummy!!

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  14. I love Stefanie's books!! This should be another good one!! I'm looking forward to it!

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  15. got all this 3 books and hope can read them soon

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