Christmas At Thorncliff Manor - The Adventure Continues

Yes, this is really happening! The conclusion to Secrets At Thorncliff Manor is now available for pre-order in ebook format (print coming December 5th). I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting this book so it's great to be able to make this happen. For more info, please visit my website at www.sophiebarnes.com

More than love is in the air …
Join the Heartly family as they return to Thorncliff Manor for the holiday season where four sisters and four very handsome, very eligible bachelors, are about to enjoy a lively Christmastime filled with laughter and love. But aside from the covert matchmaking undertaken by the eccentric hostess, Lady Duncaster, the thrill of adventure is sweeping through the estate. Soon, all the guests will be entangled in a treasure hunt for a lost heirloom and secrets hidden for decades will rise to the surface as matters of the heart are finally revealed.
Will Fiona ever see the Earl of Chadwick as more than a friend? Will Emily find an unlikely love in the Marquess of Montsmouth? Can Laura recognize the man of her dreams in the Duke of Lamont? And is Viscount Belgrave able to open Rachel’s eyes to romance? The magic of Thorncliff is about to offer the last unmarried Heartly sisters a chance at their own happily-ever-afters. So sit back with a warm mug of cocoa and lose yourself in a Regency Christmas Romance…

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His Scandalous Kiss Release - Thunderclap Campaign

So, I've started a Thunderclap campaign for HIS SCANDALOUS KISS with a message that will be sent out on social media July 26th, 2016. If you would like to help support this and let people know about my new romance novel, just click to support via Twitter, Facebook and/or Tumbler.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help out! I really appreciate it!!! Have an awesome day :)

You're Invited To Attend HIS SCANDALOUS KISS Pre-release Party

Her Ladyship, the Countess of Duncaster, cordially invites you to an evening soiree in honor of an upcoming release featuring her guests, Mary Bourneville and Mr. Heartly.

To Commence At 6' O Clock Eastern Time

On The 22ND Of July

The Celebration Will Last For One Hour

And Entertainments Will Be Provided.

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There will be ebooks and gift cards up for grabs as we select our ballgowns, share our favorite scenes from Thorncliff Manor, and discuss wounded heroes in romantic fiction. 

So bring your tiaras and order your carriage, because this is one party you won't want to miss!

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A Note from Lady Duncaster's Diary - Secrets At Thorncliff Manor

Thorncliff Manor, June 12th, 1820

It's a curious thing...this business of getting older. One day you're chasing butterflies and squealing at the sound of thunder, and the next, you're wondering how these moments of innocent marvel could possibly have happened so long ago. Time is an interesting concept in that regard. I've known it to pass by with tedious slowness when forced to endure disagreeable company. But looking back - especially when thinking of George - it all happened so fast. Too fast.
I was only seventeen when he and I met, in India, of all places. But then again, that was where my parents were stationed and he was the man charged with the responsibility of bringing me back to England to meet my betrothed. 
Things certainly didn't turn out as expected where he was concerned, but that is hardly surprising considering the fact that we spent six months together, secluded at sea. And George...well, I would be lying if I said he wasn't the finest gentleman I'd ever seen when I first laid eyes on him. It was at the governor's ball, the night before our departure. I had no idea who he was when we were first introduced, and so, hoydenish fool that I was, I fear I was rather rude to him. He told me later that he'd thought of throwing me overboard several times during the weeks that followed. Frankly, I cannot blame him, for I had set my mind on being difficult - to fight the restrictions that were being imposed on me with increasing force the closer we came to England. After all, I was to be a Society bride - a dainty young thing who would sip her tea with perfect poise and never argue a point with anyone. But how was I to adhere to such rules? I'd been living abroad for most of my life, had ridden on Elephants and grown accustomed to sitting cross-legged on the floor while eating supper with my nanny. I had also been taught to shoot at bats with a bow and arrow - a practice that prove quite useful when our ship, the Endurance, came under attack from pirates. George didn't want to admit it at first, but I always knew he was proud of how well I handled myself against those barbarians. Which was fortunate indeed, or things might have turned out very differently for us.
It was our first adventure of many. He and I quickly discovered a mutual interest in seeing the world. We loved to travel - to share new discoveries and to explore places most people of our acquaintance would only ever read about in books. And I loved him, with all of my heart and soul. Not having him here by my side is undoubtedly the worst sort of pain I have ever had to endure. But at least I can find some distraction and pleasure in watching the younger generation enjoy the splendor of the home we once shared. Thorncliff is such a magnificent place, and if the Heartlys are right in their estimation, then the treasure George sought - the one his father supposedly hid here within Thorncliff's walls - is as real as the love George and I had for each other. If only I'd seen it sooner...
Perhaps it's just as well. Perhaps this is an adventure that's better left for the younger generation, for Viscount and Viscountess Spencer, for the Duke and Duchess of Stonegate and for Mr. and Mrs. Heartly.

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The Earl's Complete Surrender

Somewhere within Thorncliff's labyrinth of rooms lies the journal Chloe desperately seeks. When she realizes the brooding, handsome earl is hunting the same quarry, Chloe enters into an uneasy partnership. But in the face of public danger and enemies hiding in plain sight, both must decide how much they're willing to risk to solve the mysteries of the heart.

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His Scandalous Kiss - Chapter One

Chapter 1

Thorncliff Manor, 1820

A gentle breeze stirred the air, carrying with it the smooth murmur of violins as Richard gazed out over the terrace of Thorncliff Manor. The grand estate and guesthouse where his parents and siblings had chosen to spend the summer while their own home was being renovated, sat solidly at his back—a welcome retreat for those who were wealthy enough to afford it. Standing to one side, Richard watched the guests, their gemstones scattering the torchlight while feathers bowed and swayed.

Although they wore masks, he was able to recognize a few of those present. Certainly, he had seen many of them from his bedroom window since arriving at Thorncliff a few weeks earlier. But there were those whose acquaintance he’d never had the pleasure of, like the young ladies who’d made their debuts since 1815—a year he would not soon forget. In any event, it was a long time since he’d spoken to any of these people. Some, he reflected, had been friends once . . . His heart beat slowly, dulled by the lead that now flowed through his veins.

It was briefly forgotten when a gentle voice spoke at his shoulder. “Your company is much appreciated this evening, Mr. Heartly.”

Turning his head, Richard glanced down at his hostess, the incomparable Lady Duncaster. “After all . . .” His words faltered—no doubt from lack of usage. Inhaling deeply, he took a moment to compose himself before trying again, more slowly this time. “After all the effort you have gone to on my behalf, it would have been rude of me to stay away.” Rigidly, he glanced in her direction, his nails digging against the palms of his hands as he clenched his fists. There was more to be said. “I . . .”

“Yes?” she queried.

“Please don’t use my real name, Countess. Tonight I am Signor Antonio.”

A late night rendezvous at Thorncliff Manor - Short story sampler

In anticipation of the upcoming release of His Scandalous Kiss, I will be writing a few short stories featuring Thorncliff and guests who have not been included in any of the books. This is just for fun - a little freebie for you, my lovely readers. Thank you for your support :)

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Harriett Gaverdine, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Rockburn, was positively convinced that Simon Shaw - rogue, rake and reprobate extraordinaire - had to be the most vexing man in existence; a man without whom her sojourn at Thorncliff would have been rather lovely. Regrettably, however, he’d arrived on the same day as her, and had, since then, taken every opportunity imaginable to insult her in some horrid way. Like yesterday, when he'd told her that it wouldn't hurt her figure if she refrained from eating teacake, or this evening after supper, when he'd commented on the color of her gown. 

"It makes you look like a corpse," he'd told her dryly. 

Had she not been so shocked by his statement, she would have slapped the intolerable cad. Or at least she liked to imagine that she would have. Realistically, ladies did not resort to such unrestrained bursts of violence. But that didn’t mean that they didn’t feel the need to.

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Book Release - The Earl's Complete Surrender

The Earl's Complete Surrender is on sale today!!! It's the second book in the Secrets At Thorncliff Manor series. For tour dates and to enter the giveaway for a $25 ebook gift card, courtesy of Avon Books, please click HERE

To grab your copy today, please follow the buy links via my website at sophiebarnes.com

Tiaras and Ballrooms Romance 
Ebook Contest

Sophie Barnes

Enter to win 5 ebooks & $20 

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One grand prize awarded will recieve the following ebooks:

Lady in Disguise by Wendy Vella

Lady Sarah's Sinful Desires by Sophie Barnes

Wicked by Cheryl Holt

A Heart Revealed by Josi S. Kilpack

Cast in Ice by Laura Landon 

Contest is open to all residents of the United States, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada (excluding Quebec) and must be the majority of age within the state/province they reside in. 

Contest runs from October 11, 2015 12am and ends October 17, 2015 at 11:59pm.

Lady Sarah's Sinful Desires

Welcome to Thorncliff Manor, where London’s elite mix, mingle, and may even find their heart’s desire . . .

There are thousands of things Christopher, Viscount Spencer, would rather do than hunt for a bride, especially since experience has taught him that women are not to be trusted. Then he finds the intriguing Lady Sarah scrambling around in Thorncliff’s conservatory and he is instantly charmed by her passionate nature. But why is she so intent on avoiding him?

Lady Sarah would make the perfect bride for a peer—if not for a tarnished past that she’s hiding from the ton. A stay at Thorncliff Manor was meant to help her plan for her future, not fall in love. Yet Christopher’s kisses are irresistible, his gallantry enticing. When her secret stands to be revealed, will the truth ruin their dreams of happiness? 

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The Earl's Complete Surrender Book Trailer

The trailer for The Earl's Complete Surrender is ready! A friend of mine made this for me and I have to say that she did a superb job, don't you think? If you're an author and would like to get in touch with her or if you would like to advertise an event with video, you can contact her through her website at http://www.visualtrailer.com/ or via the Visual Trailer FB page at https://www.facebook.com/visualtrailer?fref=ts Thanks for watching :D

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Exclusive Prologue Release

I’m so excited! We are so close to hitting the preorder goal for Lady Sarah’s Sinful Desires! If we reach it within the next week, I’ll be able to release an exclusive prologue for LADY SARAH’S SINFUL DESIRES on my website! This prologue will not be available in the book! So If you’d like to help out, please preorder the book here: http://avonromance.com/book/lady-sarahs-sinful-desires-2 Click "other retailers" for a list of options. And if you’ve already done so, THANK YOU!!!

OFFICIAL TRAILER Lady Sarah's SInful Desires

Last week I wrote a post about book trailers where I mentioned Book Candy Studios. They have been simply fantastic to work with, keeping me updated either by email or phone and brainstorming with me through the entire process. I'm truly impressed with what they came up with for Lady Sarah's Sinful Desires. Take a look at the result and leave a comment if you like. I'd love to know what you think =)