The Viscount’s Vow
- Synopsis
Amidst murder and betrayal, destiny and hearts
collide when scandal forces a viscount and a
gypsy noblewoman to marry in this Regency romance, sprinkled with
suspense, humor, and inspiration.
Half
Romani, half English noblewoman, Evangeline Caruthers is the last woman in
England Ian Hamilton, the Viscount Warrick, could ever love—an immoral wanton
responsible for his brother’s and father’s deaths. She thinks he’s a
foul-tempered blackguard, who after setting out to cause her downfall, finds
himself forced to marry her—snared in the trap of his own making.
When Vangie learns the marriage ceremony
itself may have been a ruse, she flees to her gypsy relatives, declaring
herself divorced from Ian under Romani law. He pursues her to the gypsy
encampment, and when the handsome gypsy king offers to take Ian’s place in
Vangie’s bed, jealousy stirs hot and dangerous.
At
last, under a balmy starlit sky, Ian and Vangie breech the chasm separating
them. Peril
lurks though. Ian’s the last in his line, and his stepmother intends to dispose
of the newlyweds so her daughter can inherit his estate. Only by trusting each
other can they overcome scandal and murderous betrayal.
“A
brilliant tale combining Regency romance with exotic Romani culture.”
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Collette Cameron Bio
Multi-published
historical romance author Collette Cameron has a BS in Liberal Studies and a
Master's in Teaching. She only teaches part-time so she has time for her
greatest passion: writing. Collette’s been married for 30 years, has 3 amazing
adult children, and 5 dachshunds. Collette loves a good joke, inspirational
quotes, flowers, the beach, trivia, birds, shabby chic, and Cadbury Chocolate.
You'll always find dogs, birds, quirky—sometimes naughty—humor, and a dash of
inspiration in her novels. Her motto for life? You can’t have too much
chocolate, too many hugs, or too many flowers. She’s thinking about adding
shoes to that list.
Collette would love hearing
from you.
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Excerpt One - The Viscount’s Vow – Gypsy Vardo Scene
Ian placed a hand on Vangie’s shoulder. “I’m so
very sorry.”
Oh, how she needed a comforting touch. But not
his. Never again his.
She wrenched away from him.
Her voice ringing with scathing condemnation,
she said, “Tell me, Lord Warrick, are you terribly disappointed I’ll not have a
distended belly proclaiming to the world I carry your seed before you discard
me?”
Vangie heard him suck in a great gulp of air.
“She was lying, Vangie.”
She clamped a hand over her mouth to stifle the
sobs demanding release.
Was she? Or was Lucinda telling the truth, and
Ian the liar?
When she didn’t respond he pressed, “Lucinda
knew you were behind me. Her lies were contrived to cause you pain and grief.”
He laid a hand on her shoulder. “We’re legally
married. By all that is holy, I swear it.”
What did he know of holiness?
Vangie struggled to turn over, the weight of the
quilt covering her adding to the burden of her grief. She pinned him with a
direct look.
“Tell me one thing,” she rasped. “Did you or did
you not venture to London for the express purpose of causing my downfall?”
“Vangie. . .”
“Perhaps downfall isn’t accurate. Putting me in
my place? Giving me my just due? Ruining
me?”
He said nothing. Had guilt rendered him
speechless? She searched his face. His handsome features were etched with
sorrow, and his eyes . . . was that regret? Or . . . could it be? Were those
tears awash in the silvery depths?
Her heart twisted painfully. Blast and damn. No.
She’d not feel compassion for him. She was the victim. She would offer him no
quarter, no mercy.
“Well, did you?”
“That was before I. . .”
Pain, razor-sharp pierced her heart and left it
bleeding. “It’s a simple question, Ian. Yes or no?”
“It’s not that simple—”
With a doggedness that surprised even her,
Vangie persisted. “Yes or no?”
“Sweeting, I’d been told. . .”
Told? Fury whipped anew. She bit out, “Yes. Or. No?”
Absolute, resolute, demanding truth’s
validation, either to mend her shattered heart or annihilate it completely,
Vangie would have her answer. No more a corked-brained, beguiled miss, blinded
by love. Looking through the twin lenses of betrayal and deceit, she could at
last see Ian clearly.
His eyes pleaded with her to understand. His
voice low and filled with self-condemnation, he uttered but one syllable.
“Yes.”
5 Star review
I received this book from the touring host for and honest
review.
It is a delightful romantic tale that takes you back in
time. Although a long story the author’s writing style was fast paced and kept
you interest through out. The detailed plot well delivered, the scenes well constructed,
each a stepping-stone to create the plot and the characters strong and
believable.
I really enjoyed this book from Collette Cameron. The first
of her books I have read, definitely not the last.
The story was about revenge and greed that caused many
misunderstandings, lies, cruelty and heartache. Mixed it with a budding
romance, hope and love as two people found their way to each other, and you are
thoroughly entertained. Learning how people can manipulate and cause harm
without thought for their fellow human beings. All for their own selfish
desires.
Found in a compromising position one night at a ball Ian was
forced to marry Vangie. This was where all the troubles started for these two. Both
tried to convince her uncle that it was ludicrous but he and the ton was
adamant.
Believing many lies about Vangie, Ian thought he could get
his revenge this way, since he believed she was responsible for killing his
brother. With a lot of anger, he took what he wanted from her, but when the
truth finally caught up with him, he was plaque with guilt, getting to know his
wife through brand new glasses.
Vangie was a Roma Princess, left penniless after her parents
passed away and forced to live with an aunt and uncle whose cruelty knew no
bounds. At a very young age, she had to learn how to defend, be strong and
stand up for herself. With the help of her paternal grandmother, she was
feisty, straightforward, and compassionate. Very humble, she had many things
against her. When she met Ian, she had her doubts but defended him, loved him
and trusted him unconditionally. However, when he took it too far she took
matters in her own hands and went back to the only place she felt safe.
Ian’s gullibility caused him many problems on the way. Trusting
and believing the wrong people, which cost him much more than his freedom. Shackled
to Vangie he was determined to show her who was boss in their marriage. As the
scales fell from his eyes he surrendered to his heart and knew that she was the
best thing that ever happened to him, willing to follow her and do what ever
was needed to win her back.
With a greedy stepmother, he had many problems that had to
be solved. But his tenacity and determination pulled him through so that he
could see what was important. He became a true leader with Vangie, at his side and
respecter of her people.
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