Kathryne Kennedy's Blog (14)

ENCHANTING THE BEAST is the third novel in the RELICS OF MERLIN series. Merlin used thirteen different jewels as a focus for thirteen mysterious spells, and the 'magical jewel' in ENCHANTING THE BEAST is a blue topaz. For this second contest, the prize is a 5-carat Swiss blue topaz pendant. (Go to: http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/contest.html for a photo and description of this 'magical' jewel.)



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The May release of ENCHANTING THE BEAST is just around the corner, and I’m very thrilled to share some snippets from advance reviews the book has received:



Ms. Kennedy weaves a spell from the very start. The world she has created is one in which I find myself longing to be. Grimspell Castle, with its ghosts, and Grimspell Forest, with its wondrous creatures, calls to my soul. This story is full of romance, mystery and the paranormal. The characters are lively and colorful. The author… Continue

I’m thrilled to announce that Double Enchantment will start appearing in bookstores and select Walmarts, Kmarts & Targets as of today! If you’d like to order it on-line, I have several purchase links on my website: http://www.KathryneKennedy.com



Dorchester Publishing is doing a special feature on their blog to celebrate the release of Double Enchantment. They are providing a free short story that I wrote in the Relics of Merlin world. If you want a quick fix of enchantment, you… Continue

With the release of DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT just around the corner, I’m doing interviews and mini-contests. I have an interview up already at: http://www.emilybryan.com/Em%20recommends.htm

Emily Bryan is a fellow Dorchester author who writes fabulous Victorian historicals. We are also running a joint contest! Here are the details:

Answer these two questions:

1. What is the release date of Emily Bryan's new book PLEASURING THE PIRATE? Hint: Click on her book cover here:… Continue

Hello Friends!



I’m excited about the reviews for DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT and had to share. First up is a review from The Long and the Short Reviews, who gave it a 5/5 BOOKS rating:

“Double Enchantment is aptly named. It is enchanting! This is the second book in a series of Relics of Merlin books and I've got to tell you, this series is going right on my keeper shelf. Ms. Kennedy's strong plotting, captivating characters and her inventive new twist on romance made both Enchanting the… Continue

Hello Everyone!



I hope this newsletter finds you well and reading happily.



I have a couple of announcements to share. The first ‘magical’ jewel contest for DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT is over, and the winner is Patricia C. from Houston, Texas. Congratulations, Patricia! It was a bit more difficult to pick a winner this time, as I had to count through friends instead of entries and http://www.psychicscience.org/random.aspx chose the number 122. :}



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I have just posted the first two chapters of DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT-THE RELICS OF MERLIN on my website: http://www.KathryneKennedy.com



Come take a peak at the second book in the RELICS OF MERLIN series. Each book is connected by one of Merlin’s thirteen magical jewels, and is a different couple’s love story—here is a bit about this new enchanting journey:



DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT-RELICS OF MERLIN:

Lady Jasmina was in a world of trouble. A simple spell had gone disastrously… Continue

I’m amazed to be posting this news so soon. My second book, DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT, is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com! If you want to be the very first to get the book, here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/Double-Enchantment-Kathryne-Kennedy/dp/0505527634/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205445420&sr=1-1



And to celebrate, I’m having the first ‘magical jewel’ contest for DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT. Here’s the details:



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I have posted the new cover for the second book in the RELICS OF MERLIN series, DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT, on my page. It’s pink! It’s lovely!



I have just finished the edits for DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT, and will be posting some sneak peek excerpts sometime in April.



Speaking of covers…ENCHANTING THE LADY is up for Best Cover Art 2007-2008 at the Author’s Lounge. If you’d like to vote for it, here’s the link: http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm



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ENCHANTING THE LADY, the first book in the exciting new RELICS OF MERLIN fantasy romance series, hits stores January 1, 2008. Merlin’s thirteen relics—jewels that the sorcerer Merlin crafted, each holding a different spell of power—connect these fantasy romance novels. In author Kathryne Kennedy’s alternate Victorian reality, titles are held by the inheritance of magical powers, with the higher title possessing the more powerful magic. The only power…

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Issue: December 1, 2007

Enchanting the Lady.

Kennedy, Kathryne (Author)

Jan 2008. 336 p. Love Spell, paperback, $6.99. (0505527502).

In a Victorian England where magic dwells, Sir…

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Publishers Weekly genre review round-up

(November 12th issue)…

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Congratulations to Jessica V. from Michigan! She is the lucky winner of the first ‘magical jewel’ promotional contest for ENCHANTING THE LADY, the first novel in the RELICS OF MERLIN series. Jessica won a beautiful hand-carved Italian cameo broach with pearl accents, and it will be in the mail to her this week (insured :}). A special thanks to all of you that entered! And I sincerely appreciate those of you that left…

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I'm running a fabulous contest on my website to promote my new book. Be sure to check it out at: http://www.kathrynekennedy.com

Best wishes!

Kathryne