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Count The Shells
Porthkennack #6
Blurb:
Michael Gray returned from World War One injured, but at least he returned. Others were not so fortunate, including his first and greatest love, Thomas Carter-Clemence, with whom Michael had parted bitterly before the conflict began.
Broch, the Carter-Clemence home in Porthkennack, was an integral part of pre-war holidays for the Grays, the two families drawn together in the wake of their sons’ friendship. Returning to the once-beloved Cornish coast for a break with his sister and her family, Michael has to find the courage to face old memories . . . and dare new relationships.
When Thomas’s brother Harry makes an unexpected appearance, Michael is surprised to find himself deeply attracted to Harry for his own sake. But as their relationship heats up, it unearths startling revelations and bitter truths. Michael must decide whether Harry is the answer to his prayers or the last straw to break an old soldier’s back.
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Welcome to Porthkennack, a charming Cornish seaside town with a long and sometimes sinister history. Legend says King Arthur's Black Knight built the fort on the headland here, and it’s a certainty that the town was founded on the proceeds of smuggling, piracy on the high seas, and the deliberate wrecking of cargo ships on the rocky shore. Nowadays it draws in the tourists with sunshine and surfing, but locals know that the ghosts of its Gothic past are never far below the surface.
This collaborative story world is brought to you by five award-winning, best-selling British LGBTQ romance authors: Alex Beecroft, Joanna Chambers, Charlie Cochrane, Garrett Leigh, and JL Merrow. Follow Porthkennack and its inhabitants through the centuries and through the full rainbow spectrum with historical and contemporary stand-alone titles.
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About the author:
As Charlie Cochrane couldn't be trusted to do any of her jobs of choice—like managing a rugby team—she writes, with titles published by Carina, Samhain, Bold Strokes, MLR and Cheyenne.
Charlie's Cambridge Fellows Series of Edwardian romantic mysteries was instrumental in her being named Author of the Year 2009 by the review site Speak Its Name. She’s a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Mystery People, International Thriller Writers Inc and is on the organising team for UK Meet for readers/writers of GLBT fiction. She regularly appears with The Deadly Dames.
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Giveaway:
To celebrate the release of Count the Shells, one lucky winner will receive a goodie bag from Charlie Cochrane, including postcards (new and vintage), a recipe book, bookmark, pencils, a fridge magnet and various other doodahs! Leave a comment with your contact info to enter the contest. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on October 21, 2017. Contest is NOT restricted to U.S. entries. Thanks for following the tour, and don’t forget to leave your contact info!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats, Charlie, and thanks for the post. Sounds like a great addition to this wonderful collaborative series. I love historicals and this time period. And with that mysterious plot twist, I can't wait to see what happens. - Purple Reader,
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Thanks, toots. That plot twist, though I say it myself and self-praise is no recommendation, is one of my better ones.
DeleteCongrats, Charlie, and thanks for the post. Sounds like a great addition to this wonderful collaborative series. I love historicals and this time period. And with that mysterious plot twist, I can't wait to see what happens. - Purple Reader,
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Congrats on the release!
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Many thanks, Lisa.
DeleteCongratulations, Charlie! Looking forward to read this story that I’m sure will be super romantic, fun and sexy like all your stories. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you. You've brightened up a wet and dreary morning!
DeleteCurious, are the cover models gay or just everyday working dudes? I have mainly wondered this when they are embracing on a cover. That is, the authenticity factor. No big deal either way but i weave those faces into my read.
ReplyDeleteI suspect it's a bit of both. There are certain faces which crop up on all genres of covers (other places, too). I guess if the straight ones are embracing it's like any other actor playing a role. :)
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