Title: Masked Love
Author: Nicole Zoltack
Genre: Holiday/Christmas Regency Novella
Publisher: Swoon Romance
ISBN: NONE
Publication
Date:
November 1, 2013
Formats: eBook (mobi and ePub)
Masked
Love by Nicole Zoltack
Isabelle is content being a maid, and will do anything for her lady,
even accompany her to a masquerade ball. Lady Theodosia needs extra support and
encouragement on this night, for tomorrow she will meet the man her parents
have pledged her to.
Isabelle has never had occasion to attend such an event, and is at first ill at ease. But meeting an enchanting young man during the course of the evening makes her wish for a life she can never have. Thinking she will never see him again, she returns his flirtation and even reveals her face. Imagine her shock when he shows up the next morning, announcing his claim on Lady Thedosia.
Isabelle does all she can to avoid Lord Adrian Wingave, but then he not only sees her, he recognizes her. To make matters worse, Isabelle fears her feelings are not one-sided. Torn between duty and desire, Isabelle hopes for something more this Christmas.
Isabelle has never had occasion to attend such an event, and is at first ill at ease. But meeting an enchanting young man during the course of the evening makes her wish for a life she can never have. Thinking she will never see him again, she returns his flirtation and even reveals her face. Imagine her shock when he shows up the next morning, announcing his claim on Lady Thedosia.
Isabelle does all she can to avoid Lord Adrian Wingave, but then he not only sees her, he recognizes her. To make matters worse, Isabelle fears her feelings are not one-sided. Torn between duty and desire, Isabelle hopes for something more this Christmas.
Nicole Zoltack
Nicole Zoltack
loves to write fantasy/paranormal, romances, horror, and historical, for all
ages. When she isn't writing about girls wanting to be knights, talking
unicorns, and zombies, she spends time with her loving family. She loves to
ride horses (pretending they're unicorns, of course!) and going to the
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, dressed in period garb. Her current favorite TV
show is The Vampire Diaries.
PUBLISHER LINKS
www.myswoonromance.com
@swoonromance
Facebook.com/SwoonRomance
AUTHOR LINKS
http://www.NicoleZoltack.com
http://NicoleZoltack.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/NicoleZoltack
I don't usually read historicals, but I'm so glad I had the chance to read Masked Love. I read this in just a few hours, as it's a short romance. Set in the Regency Era, I felt like I was reading about Jane Austen, Lizzy Bennett or Emma. If I read a historical, this is the time period I love! The instant love is so heart-warming during those times. Isabelle and Adrian meet during a Masquerade ball during the holiday season. What they both don't know is that Adrian is to be married to Isabelle's employer, Theodosia. Adrian doesn't know that Isabelle is just a maid. Yet, when they find out, it doesn't matter, because their love for each other far outweighs any social class perils. Adrian was always the gentlemen, not wanting to hurt Theodosia, but when he learns that Theodosia doesn't want to marry either, he's set on finding a solution to make every one happy. Centered around the holidays, Masked Love is a heart-warming, quick read with the joys of Christmas and love around every corner. Don't miss this read!
4 stars!
What
sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?
I’ve
always been a hopeless romantic. I mean, I married my first kiss and the only
guy I ever dated, my college sweetheart. I knew I wanted to be a writer since I
was five but it wasn’t until about high school that I realized I wanted to
write romance.
What
is your writing environment?
Most
of my writing is done on my netbook on the couch opposite our TV. I could get
writing done in the middle of a battle. If the TV’s on, or music is playing, or
even sometimes when hubby’s talking to me (sorry, hon!), I can still write.
Do
you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as
you write?
Sometimes
I’ll know a particular character, usually the hero or heroine, rather well
before I start writing, but I’m a panster, so I don’t plan or plot very much.
What
type of book have you always wanted to write?
I’ve
always wanted to write a medieval romance that didn’t have a paranormal/fantasy
aspect to it. The one time I tried, a character wanted a speaking role. Only he
was dead. I plan on writing one…eventually.
What
is your favorite scene in your new release?
Definitely
the masquerade ball – when Isabelle and Lord Adrian first meet. They don’t know
who the other is so they – especially Isabelle, a handmaiden – can speak their
mind. They share one dance together, and I think it’s rather romantic. I might
be a little biased, lol
Flirting Questions
Which actor or book character do you have a crush on?
Oh,
boy, that’s hard to answer if I can only say one! I guess I’ll go with Ian
Somerhalder.
When
was your last kiss?
*runs
off to find hubby* Just now! ;)
How
did you meet your significant other?
The
first day of classes freshman year of college. We partially walked the way to
bio together. He asked me out that December and we’ve been together ever since.
What’s
your idea of a perfect date?
A
perfect date isn’t about what you do. It’s about the person you’re spending
time with. As long as I’m having fun, enjoying myself, maybe talking about
dreams for the future, I’m good. Of course, if there’s dessert and chocolate
involved, I’m not going to complain!
If
you could take a romantic trip, where would it be?
I
would love to go to Italy and Greece for a looong trip. Maybe someday.
Flirting Quickies:
Planner or Panster?
Panster
White wine or red? Blush
Vanilla or chocolate?
Chocolate
Sweet or salty? Salty
Sleep in or get up
early? Sleep in (if I can!)
Laptop
or desktop? Both
Beach or
mountains? Beach
Winter
or summer? Summer
Clubbing
or candlelight dinner? Candlelight dinner
Backpacking
or luxury hotel? Luxury hotel
Morning
or night person? Night
Christmas
or Halloween? Christmas
Optimist
or pessimist? Optimist
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