On this day in 1006, William the Conqueror sailed from the Somme River to begin the Norman Conquest of England. This singular event would ultimately shape the Royal Houses of Europe.
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| A panel from the Bayeux Tapestry, capturing the events of the Norman Conquest (Wikipedia) |
British author Hester Browne creates her own kingdom for her modern fairy tale, THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS:
She’s a green-fingered gardener. He’s a blue-blooded banker. Can the Queen of Spades really make it work with the Prince of Diamonds?
If Amy Wilde’s new boyfriend, Leo, treats her like a queen, that’s because he’s secretly a prince himself: Leopold William Victor Wolfsburg of Nirona, the ninth most eligible royal bachelor in the world. Amy soon discovers that dating an heir to a throne has many charms—intimate dinners, glittering galas, and a dazzling new wardrobe with tiaras to match. But there are also drawbacks: imagine the anxiety of meeting your boyfriend’s parents multiplied by “riding in a private jet,” “staying in a castle,” and “discussing the line of succession over lunch.” Not to mention the sudden press interest in your very un-royal family. Amy would do anything for Leo, but is finding her Prince Charming worth the price of losing herself?
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| Amy would love the flowers in Hawaii! |
I loved this book! I posted my five star review of THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS on Goodreads at this link. I'll post my review on Amazon when it is published on October 2 at this link. To celebrate THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS, I am giving away a Hawaiian "Royal" souvenir to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. If Amy is the Queen of Spades (because she is a gardener), what are you? I'm the Baroness of Blogging!
Suggestions for titles - Empress, Queen, Princess, Duchess, Marchioness, Countess, Baroness, Lady, Dame, Honorable, etc.
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Saturday, September 29, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, September 30.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
To learn more about Hester and her books, check out her website at hesterbrowne.com.
I'm going to say the Queen of Hearts because it's so very cool. No other reason. I just think it's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThat is an easy question -- I am the Queen of Shopping! My friends when they need something call me up and ask me to go shopping for them because I know what stores have the best prices!
ReplyDeleteI think I should be called Lady Grandma. I now have eight grandchildren and will soon be babysitting the newest baby full time.
ReplyDeleteI would be called the Duchess of Love, as I love my family so very much.
ReplyDeleteI am the Countess of Chocolate....due to my love of chocolate. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the Duchess of Comb-bridge. Can't understand why I often break the teeth of combs. So frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI want to be Empress of Enjoyable Reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Regal Romantic! I like everything romance :)
ReplyDeleteI am and have been for a long while - Catslady. Crazy can also preface my title lol.
ReplyDeleteI am also a gardener--so I am the Oueen of Dirt.
ReplyDeleteI'm a freelance writer so I could be the Lady of Language. lol
ReplyDeleteI'm the Marchioness of Comedy.
ReplyDeleteI am the Queen of Surprises.
ReplyDeleteDuchess of gummies because I love them! :)
ReplyDeleteDuchess of dessert
ReplyDeleteI am "Bettysunflower" as I love the flower and decorate my house with them in all forms. I also lived in a development named...Sunflower!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Royal Reader!! Thanks for pointing us in this direction.
ReplyDeletelady of surprise :)
ReplyDeleteAccording to Mary Englebright, I am the Queen of Everything - and have the sign to prove it!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post and letting your followers know about Hester Browne"s The Runaway Princess! Somewhere in my lineage we are related to Lord Hastings (whish is also my middle name) so needless to say I was brought up knowing about the Battle of Hastings and love books set in the area or is influence by the time period so I'm really looking forward to reading Hester's book!
Alas I'm the Lady of nought but instead The Maid of the Meals! I might of taught my husband and sons to cook but I still end up standing by the stove each night cooking all the meals!
I am the Princess of Procrastination since I am always putting things off.
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