WITH A PASSION FOR HISTORY
"With its atypical setting and unique characters, Lofty's latest sweeps readers into a historical plot that tackles many contemporary themes in a meaningful and thought-provoking way. Kudos to Lofty for her innovative approach." 4 Stars
Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews
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"Historical romance needs more risk-takers like Lofty..."
Wendy, Misadventures of Super Librarian
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"Scoundrel's Kiss has a near-epic type feel to it in an exotic land with so many twist and turns. Carrie Lofty is a masterful storyteller who kept me hooked until the very last page." A-
Katie, Babbling About Books
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"I love not only the fact that this author tried something different, but that she did it well."
Lynn, All About Romance
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"Throughout the novel, Lofty avoids the easy clichés of the genre in favor of the original."
Nanette, Historical Novel Society
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"Deeply flawed and yet struggling for redemption in their own ways, Gavriel and Ada's story is heartbreaking and breathtaking."
Kiraninse, Night Owl Romance
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"Ada and Gavriel...are memorable for their bravery and resilience with each new trial, but even more for the power of their love."
Lisa, The Historical Novel Review
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"The era and location are not usual among historical romance or even historical fiction, and from the first pages, I was immediately swept away."
Alex, Historical Tapestry
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"Scoundrel's Kiss...shines with the resilience of the human spirit, where love increases the strength and determination to meet life head-on and to fight for one's happiness."
Leontine, Realms on Our Bookshelves
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"Add some supportive secondary characters, a shifty villain and an exciting, action-packed ending and you've got a great read!"
Andrea, The Romance Dish
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"By turns scorchingly sexy and tantalizingly tender, Scoundrel’s Kiss not only sizzles, it sparkles."
Honeybee, Working Girl Reviews
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"It's been a long time since I was sad to see a historical romance end, but I wasn't quite ready to leave the world of Scoundrel's Kiss."
Elizabeth, Scandalous Women
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"Scoundrel's Kiss is in my top picks of historical romances this year."
Has, The Book Pushers
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"With both of the characters learning how to live again with the love for each other...you can't help but be mesmerized by the beautiful poetry that Carrie has created."
Brandé, The Book Junkie
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"Excellent reading!"
Long and Short Romance Reviews
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"Scoundrel's Kiss has made me especially eager to read the author's first book, What A Scoundrel Wants. This was a great read and I definitely recommend it."
Meghan, Medieval Bookworm
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"I fell wholeheartedly for Gavriel and Ada..."
Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart
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"With plenty of action and hair-raising scenes, along with some tender and passionate moments, Scoundrel's Kiss is one of the best historical romances I’ve read in a long time..."
Margaret Marr, Nights and Weekends
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"Captivating from beginning to end, Scoundrel's Kiss has more than a few provocative surprises in its pages."
Debby Guyette, Single Titles
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January 5, 2010
Zebra
ISBN: 1420104764
$5.99 US / $7.99 CA
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Below is Part One of my interview with Wendy the Super Librarian, which took place at the Marriott during Nationals in July 2009. Go read Wendy's take on the interview.
What is up with my face in that still?
Below is Part One of my interview with Wendy the Super Librarian, which took place at the Marriott during Nationals in July 2009. Go read Wendy's take on the interview.
What is up with my face in that still?
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Interview on Long & Short Reviews
Feb 10:
Interview on Fallen Angels
Jan 10:
Villains to heroes on Literary Escapism
Interview at The Book Junkie
Excerpt on Lindsay Townsend's blog
Taking liberties with history on Write Minded
Five sexy things about Spain on DIK
Five sexy things about monks on DIK
Five songs that inspired Scoundrel's Kiss on DIK
Fernán Garza speaks on Lust in Time
Interviewed by Jack Sparrow on Romance Writer's Revenge
Talking history at Scandalous Women
Mondo interview at Petit Fours & Hot Tamales
January Jacuzzi at Moonlight, Lace & Mayhem
Sister heroines on Magical Musings
Interview at Historical Romance Releases
Being your own inspiration at Vauxhall Vixens
Exclusive excerpt at Unusual Historicals
Ada & Gavriel interview on Yankee Romance
Historical trivia about Spain on Unusual Historicals
All things medieval at Medieval Bookworm
Talking Richard Armitage on Babbling About Books
Interview on Roses of Prose
Married monks on Historical Hussies
Interview and excerpt on Romance Bandits
On the importance of friends on Book End Babes
Visiting Borders' True Romance
Five surprising things about SK on Book Obsessed
How to Launch a Book on First Turning Point
Interview on Much Cheaper Than Therapy
Too Many Mochas at Mama Writers
Interview on Realms on Our Bookshelves
Interview on Romantic Crush Junkies
Dec 09:
Interview with The Book Pushers
Interview on Lori Brighton's blog
Christmas wishes on TJ Bennett's blog
Why I love unusual settings at History Tapestry
Talking with the ladies at The Romance Dish
Interview at Historical Novel Review
A post and excerpt at RomCom
Interview at Working Girl Reviews
Nov 09:
Interview at Once Upon a Romance
June 09:
The Castilian city of Uclés, on Unusual Historicals
Nov 08:
Interfaith marriages in medieval Castile, on Unusual Historicals
May 08:
Family law in medieval Castile, on Unusual Historicals
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