Monday, November 22, 2010

Welcoming Victoria Grey and her latest release!



My new release, Angel in My Arms, is the story of Amanda Emerson, a Union spy undercover in Richmond, and Union officer Steve Dunham, the man she enlists in the daring rescue of a double agent from a Confederate prison and imminent execution. As the danger surrounding them thickens, every moment he’s with her jeopardizes their lives, but they discover a passion that’s worth the risk.

Meet the hero and heroine:

Steve Dunham, the hero in Angel in My Arms, is built like a Viking, has a twinkle in his eye, and he’s got guts. Best of all, he’s the kind of man who’s had his share of women, but when he falls, he falls hard and forever. A seasoned Union operative, he faces danger on a daily basis, but when the woman he loves is threatened, he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe.

Amanda Emerson, the heroine, is a sable-haired beauty who joined up with a nest of Union spies living in Richmond. She’s skilled at deception, but when she falls for the handsome spy she’s drawn into their latest scheme, there’s no way to hide her feelings. Amanda’s gutsy and tender, a woman who doesn’t even realize how beautiful she is. She doesn’t want to fall for Steve – their love puts both in danger – but some tides are too hard to fight.

What’s Next:
I’m currently finishing Against All Odds, a sequel to Angel in My Arms. The story features Kate Sinclair, a beautiful Union spy who’s part of the Richmond spy ring, and Will Reed, a Confederate officer whose love for Kate draws them both into a web of treachery and betrayal more dangerous than the fields of war.

Other Works:


If readers enjoy Angel in My Arms, I hope they’ll check out Destiny, Steve’s partner’s story. Jack Travis is a by-the-book Cavalry officer until he receives unusual orders: kidnap the daughter of a powerful United States senator. His captive is intelligent, headstrong, beautiful – and forbidden. He risks his neck to protect her. But how can he protect her from himself?

Contact me at:
www.victoriagrayromance.com www.victoriagrayromance.blogspot.com

Here’s an Excerpt:

Amanda closed her eyes and savored his possession. How could anything feel as good as his lips against hers? With his arms wrapped tight
around her, she felt as though nothing could penetrate the tender shield of his embrace.
Wanting him was wrong. He was little more than a stranger. A man she’d teamed with for a mission. He was supposed to be nothing more.
But he’d filled her heart.
His handsome face captivated her all the more for its tiny imperfections. A small scar on his chin. The small bump at the bridge of his nose that told the tale of a long-ago break. Another scar, much more recent, on his jaw that looked to be the result of a man’s ring connecting with his flesh and bone.
He was a warrior. Her warrior. Fierce. Tender. Courageous. Protective.
“You’re so beautiful, Mandy.” His lips trailed the column of her throat.
She nestled against his broad chest. He smelled like bay rum and pine and leather. She’d never realized how tantalizing the scents could be. Mingled with his natural essence, the blend of aromas touched something deep and primal within her. She couldn’t resist the scent. Or him.
He took her hands in his. A sly smile curved his mouth as he studied her. “Such sweet temptation. The question is where to begin.”
She’d wasn’t an innocent, but she’d never experienced the heat of a man’s gaze drinking her in as though she were a fine wine to be savored. When Steve looked at her, she felt wanted.
Desired.
Loved.
Ridiculous. He couldn’t possibly love her.
But he hungered for her touch. That would have to be enough. After all, she didn’t love him.
Keep telling yourself that, Mandy.
She couldn’t love a man she barely knew.
Even if she longed for his scent. For his touch. For the moment when he’d claim her.
Even if she prayed he’d come to his senses and leave her before the rebels captured him and dragged him away to prison. Or a noose.

8 comments:

Nancy said...

Welcome Victoria. It's so good to have you hear again. Your new book sounds exciting.

Nan

Unknown said...

VICTORIA-congratulations on the release. The plot is intriguing, and I really love your book covers. Many good wishes for lots of sale on this! Celia

Nancy said...

Thanks Celia for dropping by. It's good to see you out and about.

Nan

Stephanie Burkhart said...

Nancy and Victoria, great post! I'm usually not one for Civil War romance, but this really caught my attention. I loved excerpt. hehe. It really sucked me in. The characters desire really stood out.

Victoria, did you have to do a lot of research on the subject?

Smiles
Steph

Kathleen said...

Great post, Victoria. As one of your crit partners, I had the pleasure of being up close and personal with Angel In My Arms, so I can assure StephB and anyone else who was intrigued by the excerpt that it is well worth the read! I loved it from the first page!

Nancy said...

Hi Stephanie,

Victoria is a stickler for research. Often you can find her up to her nose in websites and books to find answers to her burning questions. She's got a great post on Seduced by History this week as well.

Nan

Nancy said...

Thank you all for coming by. It was so good to see familiar faces once again on the blog. Don't stay away so long. :o)

Victoria Gray said...

Thanks for commenting...sorry I'm so late to this party :) I've been overwhelmed at my "day job" the last couple of days and finally have a minute to breathe :)

It's so good to hear from you all!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

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