Hi, everyone. I would like to wish all of you a very happy holiday season. So far it's been a pleasant one for me--not too hectic. One of the things I love to do is watch Christmas stories on television. I also love to read them. I've written one too. A contemporary called Holiday Heat.

What kind of holiday stories do you like? Do you prefer contemporaries, fantasies, or historicals. I read and enjoy them all, but I'd like to hear from you and what you like.

Books make great holiday presents too.

I'd like to talk a little more aobut my book, Lady Claire's Cavalier. After ten long years of exile, Lady Claire returns to England. She hopes to live a quiet life, now that Charles II is restored. Unfortunately, she finds herself thrust into a vortex of terror and intriquen when she overhears a plot to assassinate the new kind.

To captures all the traitors, the king needs someone who can spy and discover their identities. He arranges a marriage of convenience between Claire and the prime suspect, Lord Barrington--the man she fled from ten years ago. Claire suspects he had a hand in poisoning her father...although her mother was accused of the murder.

But Barrington thinks Claire is one of the king's mistresses. Besides, he's heard rumors that Claire poisoned her first husband--just as her mother had. Since a woman almost murder him once, Barrington is in no hurry to become a victim again--no matter how desirable he finds his new bride.

Reviews

"Filled with unusual characters and unusual storyline, this story will transport you back to historical England, the balls, the conspiracy and the facades of that time. I especially enjoyed the fact that the author portrays the woman as almost an equal in the story. Usually, the woman is the destitue one and the man is knight in shining armor. In this novel, both Claire and Christopher needed each other. It was also an interesting read because the historical event around which this story is centered is a true story. So this adds to the authenticity and excitement of the novel. For all historical fiction lovers, this story will surely capture your attention. Highliy recommended!" Reviewd by Jasmine of Long and Shrot Reviews, 4 Books

"Lady Claire's Cavalier tempts the reader with a tumultuous love tory set against the backdrop of an intricate assassination plot. Ms. Neal paints an authentic picture of the opulence and pageantry of a time, where greed and lust often took precedence over loyalty and honor." Reviewd by Her Voice--Winter Haven Hews Chief, Florida.

You can read a 3-chapter preview at www.awe-struck.net

Fiona Neal, Romance Writer

Hi, all you romance readers. I write romance and I'd love to hear from you about what kind of romances you like. So don't be shy. Let me know. So far, I've written historical, contemporary, and paranormal novels.

My lastest is a historical novel that takes place in the reign of Charles II. It is called Lady Claire's Cavalier. It is currently on sale at www.awe-struck.net. This is book number thirteen for me.

I am a pet lover, so I often, but not always, include a dog or cat in my novels. In this novel, I've included some King Charles Cavalier spaniels.