Secrets of a Heart by Samantha Garman – Q&A and Giveaway

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Welcome to Long and Short Reviews, Samantha. Tell us about your latest release.

Charleston Heat, a contemporary romance. It was a big change from writing historical romance. It’s about an independent young woman who meets a famous drummer.

What have you got coming soon for us to look out for?

Dandelion Dreams, which I guess could be classified as Contemporary Fiction.

What song would you choose for Karaoke?

Eye of the Tiger.

Which Star Trek or Star Wars character are you most like?

I’m an Ewok. I make a lot of weird noises and sounds.

Who would you most like to be stranding on a desert island with? Least? Why?

I’d choose to be stranded with my husband. He’s a lot of fun and into survival stuff. I’m pretty sure he’d keep me alive. Least would have to be Kim Kardashian or Rhianna. It’s a tie, I guess.

MEDIA KIT Book coverLondon, 1815. At the age of nineteen, Blaine Whitmore loses everything dear to him in a brutal assault on his family line. Left with nothing, he finds himself aboard a merchant ship sailing far from home. Years pass as a boy becomes a man, and yet no amount of time or distance will help Blaine forget all that he has lost. After ten years sailing the high seas, he is finally ready to restore the Whitmore name.

Felicity Canton is as lovely as she is penniless, and has been left to care for her three sisters while attempting to maintain a crumbling estate. With no hope for escape from her predicament, she is resigned to a peasant’s fate. She never anticipates attracting the attention of her wealthy and mysterious new neighbor, nor does she expect him to be her savior.

As Blaine searches for truth and doles out vengeance, he becomes increasingly captivated and distracted by Felicity’s beauty and inner strength. Does he dare confide in her the secrets of his heart? Will his future be as bleak as his past, or will he finally have a chance at happiness?

Enjoy an excerpt:

She took a healthy swallow of brandy, unaware of Gray’s steadfast gaze on her. “The sale of the manor will only cover the remaining debts. There will be nothing left to buy even a small cottage so that I can care for my sisters. I can provide them nothing.”

“Your father’s debts are not your fault, Felicity. The choices he made were his, and his alone.”

“Still, it is my burden to carry. Who will provide for Abby, Grace and Phoebe if I do not?” She set her glass down on the desk and took a deep breath. “We have no relatives, but I think I have found a way out of our predicament.” Gray raised his eyebrows, but said nothing. “Would you like to know what my plan is?”

He nodded. “Please, enlighten me.”

She took a deep breath and then stated, “I want to come work for you.”

“You want to what?” he asked in confusion.

“It is a perfectly reasonable request.”

“Reasonable? You are a gently-bred young lady, ill suited to menial labor.”

She sighed, crestfallen. “A paid position in a wealthy home is the best I can hope for. I can run a household. I will gladly be your housekeeper.” Gray was momentarily shocked into silence. “I have no hope for marriage. Winterbourne was my only opportunity. I have no dowry, and I come with three sisters equally destitute.”

“You could marry me,” Gray suggested slowly as if he was just coming to the conclusion himself.

About the Author: MEDIA KIT Author PhotoSamantha Garman currently lives and writes in Brooklyn, NY. She loves Scotch, a great conversation with anyone willing to speak their mind and flannel pajamas. While yearning for a backyard and a dog, she’s decided to stay busy working on her next book, Dandelion Dreams.

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Comments

  1. SHELLEY S says

    GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

  2. Thanks for having me!

  3. Thanks for hosting!

  4. I love the cover of the book, it’s so pretty! And the story sounds great!

  5. I enjoyed the excerpt. Sounds like a good read.

  6. Thanks for the nice excerpt!

  7. The cover is dark and mysterious…definitely liked that.

  8. Mary Preston says

    A great excerpt.

  9. I enjoyed the interview and excerpt. Sounds like a great read.

    Samantha’s husband would be a lot more helpful on a deserted island than Kim Kardashian or Rhianna. LOL!

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