Danita Minnis

Welcome Samantha Holt! 

Today we learn more about this bestselling romance author and her exciting new release Borderland Bride. 

Borderland Bride (The Borderland Legacy)                                              by Samantha Holt                                                                        

Historical Romance                                                                     

Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press                                                    

Release Date: March 21, 2013                                                            

Heat Level: Steamy                                                                            

Word Count: 50,000

 Buy Links

Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00C825F1W

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/borderland-bride-samantha-holt/1115054338

Jupiter Gardens Press: http://jupitergardenspress.com/shop/borderlands-bride-the-borderland-legacy-book-1/

Giveaway Info:
Prize is 5 eBook sets (1 set each to 5 winners) of ‘The One Knight
Collection’. Contest is tour-wide and ends May 17. Must be 18 years of age or
older to enter.

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Samantha Holt Author Interview

How did you choose your genre? What made you
write this book? I’ve always adored history and medieval history
fascinates me the most. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that I love the idea of
strong warriors strutting around. So, for me, it was very natural to write
medieval romance. I wrote Borderland Bride firstly because I wanted to create a
relationship with a communication issue and secondly because the history of the
borderlands interested me.

Writers write what they know, and must observe
the world. Are you a first born, middle or last child and how does this shape
your view of the world? I’m a first-born and I’m definitely bossy and a
little used to getting my own way!

Where is your favorite place to write? I normally write in my living room. I’d love to
write somewhere exotic with a beautiful view but unfortunately my living room
is the best place I’ve got at the moment!

How do you feel about killing your darlings, and
what do you do with the remains? I’ve normally only kill off bad guys, and I’m
more than happy to do so as they always deserve it. Actually, come to think of
it I’ve killed off an awful lot of bad guys… I’ve killed off one nice person
and it made me cry.

You are introduced to your favorite author. Who
is it, and what is that one burning question you must ask them? Elizabeth Gaskell. I’d ask her (I’d have to go
back in time, unfortunately) her genuine thoughts on Charles Dickens.
Apparently he didn’t like her very much, once exclaiming, “If I were Mr G. Oh
heavens how I would beat her!”

Inquiring minds want to know…tell readers something
about you that no one knows. Honestly, I’m a very open book so there’s not
much but one of the things that very few people know is that I’m a gamer geek.
I love Guitar Hero and all the Halo games and my xbox is one of my most prized
possessions! I can kick my hubby’s backside at both of those games. I keep
wondering if one day I will grow out of it, but not yet…

You are stranded on a deserted island with only a
back pack for company. What three items are in your survival pack? Canned Piná Colada (because you can’t be on a
beach and not have a cocktail), a copy of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
and a pillow. I take my pillow everywhere. I even paid for an extra suitcase to
take my pillow on holiday with us this year. I’m a very fussy sleeper.

If you could have one super power in your
existence, what would it be? To give everyone a happy ending. Is that sappy?
Yes, probably.

Favorite snack? Melon. Failing that, a pastry of some
description. Not as healthy though.

Indy 500 – Do you know how to get where you’re
going or do you drive the speed limit? I’d probably drive around in circles in a very
focused manner.

 

Description

These are the borderlands, lass. We make our own
rules here.

In the wilderness of 14th century Northumbria,
Lady Isabel discovers just how dangerous the borderlands can be. With the loss
of her voice and her hearing, there is little hope left for her. But when a
brooding knight rescues her, she vows never to become a victim again and buries
the secrets of her past in the hope that those hunting her will never find her
in the borderlands.

Jake is astonished to come across the beautiful
Isabel, near to death, on his brother’s lands. Bringing her back to his
brother’s home, he finds himself longing for something more from the courageous
woman, something that he thought he would never want again. Isabel works her
way into his scarred heart and opens Jake up to loving once more. But will
Isabel’s secrets destroy their bond? And with his charismatic brother, Dominic,
charming her, does he even stand a chance?

Warning: This title is intended for readers over
the age of 18 as it contains adult sexual situations and/or adult language, and
may be considered offensive to some readers.

 

Book Trailer

http://youtu.be/ijcIPOa27gg

 

EXCERPT

As soon as his name left her lips, Isabel could
not fail to detect the darkening of his eyes. Her skin tingled as elation
turned to lust and she glanced down at her bare body, the heat of the water
doing little to stop the shudder that coursed through her.

“Say it again,” he murmured as a hand came up to
cup at her cheek.

“What?” she breathed.

“Say my name.”

His thumb pushed across her damp face and her
lips parted as her heart pounded faster.

“Jake.”

He groaned and pulled himself up so he could lean
across her. His lips joined with hers in a rush of movement and her breath
caught at the sudden heat of his mouth upon hers. Intuitively falling into a
motion that was both so familiar yet so excitingly new, she kissed him with
enthusiasm, enjoying the way his breathing stilted as their passion increased.

His tongue swept inside her mouth, searching for
hers, and Isabel entwined her wet fingers around his neck, forcing him closer.
His tunic dipped under the water and brushed across her breasts but he paid
little heed, instead bringing his other hand up to support her head, his
fingers digging under her damp braid.

As the kiss deepened, they both moaned and her
hair loosened while his fingers delved through it, sending it tumbling over the
edge of the tub. A splash resounded through the room as his hand left her cheek
and dove under the water to grab at her body. Jake’s fingers curled around her
ribs, drawing her closer to him and she let out a gasp.

Jake’s hand froze briefly but Isabel drew a hand
from his neck and placed it over his, pinning his hand in place. He relaxed and
dragged his lips across her cheek to her ear.

“What are you doing to me, lass?” he whispered.

She quivered as his breath grazed over her ear
and his hand continued to massage at her bare skin under the water.

“No more than you are doing to me.”

 

About the Author

Samantha resides in Warwickshire, England with
her twin girls and occasionally her husband, who works abroad. She admits that
his long absences often help get the creative juices flowing. She’s a romance
addict and has been devouring all kinds of romance for as long as she can
remember.

A huge history buff, Samantha likes to blend her
love of the past with her love of romance and create thrilling and passionate
tales set to medieval backdrops. She thinks there’s nothing sexier than a
rugged warrior and a feisty maiden falling head over heels for each other.

 

Connect with Samantha Holt

Website: http://www.samanthaholt.org.uk/

Blog:
http://samanthaholtauthor.blogspot.co.uk/
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