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Smart Girls Grow Up . . . International Women’s Day
Women in every era have struggled for equality.
Especially during the Civil War when women bound their breasts and cut their hair and fought as men in both the Union and Confederate Armies.
Like my heroine.
In Love Me Forever.
As you can see in the excerpt below from LOVE ME FOREVER
Flynt grabbed the young officer and a flash of heat shot through him, a sensation so unexpected it shook his senses to the core.
My God, what’s this?
A woman’s breasts?
He drew back, puzzled then disturbed. Warm nights . . . silken sheets . . . perfume.
He couldn’t speak. He was dumbfounded, his entire being shaken. He couldn’t move and he could barely breathe. He struggled to keep from blurting out his discovery.
The Rebel prisoner was a female.
Would his nurse give her away? Or was she waiting for him to say something? He couldn’t. He felt a stirring within him, something he didn’t want to admit, that brought a hardness between his loins. Did he dare imagine that a beautiful woman existed under all that blood and dirt? He’d heard stories about women enlisting in the army, both North and South, and fighting as men. A good set of teeth to rip open a bullet cartridge, a trigger finger that worked, and a firm handshake was all that was required to join up. It was no secret the promise of a steady paycheck was often the reason behind such reckless female behavior.
That didn’t solve his immediate problem.
Flynt couldn’t see her face under the broad-brimmed hat, but the fullness of her breasts was quite evident when she fell against him. She was tall, making her charade as a man believable, with a leanness about her uncommon to most women he knew. Too often they bound their bodies with boned corsets and rounded hip pads.
He released her, though not willingly. Her lean figure added to her appeal. She was strong and lithe, like the mountain cats he’d hunted west of the Mississippi, but she was no country girl. Her manner of speaking, though strange to his ears, told him she was well educated.
An adventuress? Or was she a female physician? That would explain her disguise since women in the medical field were rare.
Her presence put him off balance, but he couldn’t stop a smile from curving over his lips.
Who is she? he wanted to know.
More important, what was he going to do with her?
Meet Liberty Jordan:
Let’s celebrate the acts of courage of women throughout the centuries on International Women’s Day!
~Jina
If you love Civil War romance and time travel and TWO hunky military heroes, check out my Kindle Scout winner below.
She wore gray.
He wore blue.
But their love defied the boundaries of war.
And time.
LOVE ME FOREVER is a Kindle Scout winner and is available from Kindle Press at Amazon.com
1862: When the Tooth Fairy went to war to aid the soldiers…
The Tooth Fairy took on a new role during the Civil War. She fought long and hard to help the soldiers keep their teeth, not take them. If a soldier had a toothbrush, it was homemade.
Brushes didn’t show up as commercially made until 1885. Most used a “chewing stick” made from a twig from a tree or bush.
Chomping on hardtack didn’t help. Called tooth-dullers by the soldiers, they tried to soften them in coffee, but often cracked a tooth.
No wonder the Tooth Fairy was so into preventive care.
You see, for a man (or woman disguised as a man) to join the army of the North or the South, they needed a good set of teeth.
As you can see in the excerpt below from LOVE ME FOREVER
Flynt grabbed the young officer and a flash of heat shot through him, a sensation so unexpected it shook his senses to the core.
My God, what’s this?
A woman’s breasts?
He drew back, puzzled then disturbed. Warm nights . . . silken sheets . . . perfume.
He couldn’t speak. He was dumbfounded, his entire being shaken. He couldn’t move and he could barely breathe. He struggled to keep from blurting out his discovery.
The Rebel prisoner was a female.
Would his nurse give her away? Or was she waiting for him to say something? He couldn’t. He felt a stirring within him, something he didn’t want to admit, that brought a hardness between his loins. Did he dare imagine that a beautiful woman existed under all that blood and dirt? He’d heard stories about women enlisting in the army, both North and South, and fighting as men. A good set of teeth to rip open a bullet cartridge, a trigger finger that worked, and a firm handshake was all that was required to join up. It was no secret the promise of a steady paycheck was often the reason behind such reckless female behavior.
That didn’t solve his immediate problem.
Flynt couldn’t see her face under the broad-brimmed hat, but the fullness of her breasts was quite evident when she fell against him. She was tall, making her charade as a man believable, with a leanness about her uncommon to most women he knew. Too often they bound their bodies with boned corsets and rounded hip pads.
He released her, though not willingly. Her lean figure added to her appeal. She was strong and lithe, like the mountain cats he’d hunted west of the Mississippi, but she was no country girl. Her manner of speaking, though strange to his ears, told him she was well educated.
An adventuress? Or was she a female physician? That would explain her disguise since women in the medical field were rare.
Her presence put him off balance, but he couldn’t stop a smile from curving over his lips.
Who is she? he wanted to know.
More important, what was he going to do with her?
Meet Liberty Jordan:
So keep our Tooth Fairy happy. Take care of your teeth!!
~Jina
If you love Civil War romance and time travel and TWO hunky military heroes, check out my Kindle Scout winner below.
She wore gray.
He wore blue.
But their love defied the boundaries of war.
And time.
LOVE ME FOREVER is a Kindle Scout winner and is now available from Kindle Press at Amazon.com
National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
Fun picture says it all…
Now if it would only rain…
Perfect for romance.
~Jina
The Runaway Girl — A Titanic love story — coming March 17th!
Last Day to enter our Romance Giveaway and win those Jane Austen Socks
I’m thrilled to be part of this promo put together by the fabulous Aileen Harkwood — a wonderful author and the hardest working promotions expert I know.
My historical book for this promo is TITANIC RHAPSODY. Can you believe it will be 107 years since the Ship of Dreams sank? (more later)
First, here is more info re: the historicals’ giveaway and prizes from Aileen:
Historical romance and time travel romance fans, how would you like to take home a Jane Austen-them gift basket loaded with goodies? A reproduction historical love token? Maybe some historical romances on your wish list or an Amazon gift card? Enter March 11-31 for your chance to win!
LORDS & LOVE TOKENS GIVEAWAY
Jane Austen Gift Basket 1st Prize!
Nothing is more romantic than a love that survives or spans the sweep of time. Our book fair has something for everyone, from Medieval to Regency to 20th Century romance. Every book, 2.99 or less. A FREE exclusive download and bonus giveaway, too!
Giveaway entry page:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-giveaway/
Book Fair page with bonus giveaway:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-book-fair/
Direct link to Rafflecopter:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b0075a2b101/?
Check out all the fab historicals on the Book Fair Page — and now here is more info about TITANIC RHAPSODY
Can Katie fight her scandalous attraction to Captain Lord Blackthorn?
Romance is in the air on the Titanic . . . a sexy, gentleman gambler, a beautiful Irish girl, and an enchanting countess.
Or will the countess stand in her way?
I so loved writing this romance about these three characters, each with a secret to hide aboard the ship of dreams. A lot can happen in four days aboard ship . . . events that will change their lives forever in TITANIC RHAPSODY available on Amazon Kindle.
Titanic Rhapsody from Jina Bacarr on Vimeo.
a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js
The Princess and the Magic Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day and A Romance Giveaway, too
Happy Patrick’s Day!
I’m thrilled to be part of this promo put together by the fabulous Aileen Harkwood — a wonderful author and the hardest working promotions expert I know.
My historical book for this promo is TITANIC RHAPSODY. Can you believe it will be 107 years since the Ship of Dreams sank? (more later)
First, here is more info re: the historicals’ giveaway and prizes from Aileen:
Historical romance and time travel romance fans, how would you like to take home a Jane Austen-them gift basket loaded with goodies? A reproduction historical love token? Maybe some historical romances on your wish list or an Amazon gift card? Enter March 11-31 for your chance to win!
LORDS & LOVE TOKENS GIVEAWAY
Jane Austen Gift Basket 1st Prize!
Nothing is more romantic than a love that survives or spans the sweep of time. Our book fair has something for everyone, from Medieval to Regency to 20th Century romance. Every book, 2.99 or less. A FREE exclusive download and bonus giveaway, too!
Giveaway entry page:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-giveaway/
Book Fair page with bonus giveaway:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-book-fair/
Direct link to Rafflecopter:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b0075a2b101/?
Check out all the fab historicals on the Book Fair Page — and now here is more info about TITANIC RHAPSODY
Can Katie fight her scandalous attraction to Captain Lord Blackthorn?
Romance is in the air on the Titanic . . . a sexy, gentleman gambler, a beautiful Irish girl, and an enchanting countess.
Or will the countess stand in her way?
I so loved writing this romance about these three characters, each with a secret to hide aboard the ship of dreams. A lot can happen in four days aboard ship . . . events that will change their lives forever in TITANIC RHAPSODY available on Amazon Kindle.
Titanic Rhapsody from Jina Bacarr on Vimeo.
a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js
Lord and Love Tokens Giveaway Enter March 11-31 and Jane Austen socks too
I’m thrilled to be part of this promo put together by the fabulous Aileen Harkwood — a wonderful author and the hardest working promotions expert I know.
My historical book for this promo is TITANIC RHAPSODY. Can you believe it will be 107 years since the Ship of Dreams sank? (more later)
First, here is more info re: the historicals’ giveaway and prizes from Aileen:
Historical romance and time travel romance fans, how would you like to take home a Jane Austen-them gift basket loaded with goodies? A reproduction historical love token? Maybe some historical romances on your wish list or an Amazon gift card? Enter March 11-31 for your chance to win!
LORDS & LOVE TOKENS GIVEAWAY
Jane Austen Gift Basket 1st Prize!
Nothing is more romantic than a love that survives or spans the sweep of time. Our book fair has something for everyone, from Medieval to Regency to 20th Century romance. Every book, 2.99 or less. A FREE exclusive download and bonus giveaway, too!
Giveaway entry page:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-giveaway/
Book Fair page with bonus giveaway:
https://bookwrapt.com/lords-love-tokens-book-fair/
Direct link to Rafflecopter:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b0075a2b101/?
Check out all the fab historicals on the Book Fair Page — and now here is more info about TITANIC RHAPSODY
Can Katie fight her scandalous attraction to Captain Lord Blackthorn?
Romance is in the air on the Titanic . . . a sexy, gentleman gambler, a beautiful Irish girl, and an enchanting countess.
Or will the countess stand in her way?
I so loved writing this romance about these three characters, each with a secret to hide aboard the ship of dreams. A lot can happen in four days aboard ship . . . events that will change their lives forever in TITANIC RHAPSODY available on Amazon Kindle.
Titanic Rhapsody from Jina Bacarr on Vimeo.
a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js
1862: When the Tooth Fairy went to war to help the soldiers…
The Tooth Fairy took on a new role during the Civil War. She fought long and hard to help the soldiers keep their teeth, not take them. If a soldier had a toothbrush, it was homemade.
Brushes didn’t show up as commercially made until 1885. Most used a “chewing stick” made from a twig from a tree or bush.
Chomping on hardtack didn’t help. Called tooth-dullers by the soldiers, they tried to soften them in coffee, but often cracked a tooth.
No wonder the Tooth Fairy was so into preventive care.
You see, for a man (or woman disguised as a man) to join the army of the North or the South, they needed a good set of teeth.
As you can see in the excerpt below from LOVE ME FOREVER
Flynt grabbed the young officer and a flash of heat shot through him, a sensation so unexpected it shook his senses to the core.
My God, what’s this?
A woman’s breasts?
He drew back, puzzled then disturbed. Warm nights . . . silken sheets . . . perfume.
He couldn’t speak. He was dumbfounded, his entire being shaken. He couldn’t move and he could barely breathe. He struggled to keep from blurting out his discovery.
The Rebel prisoner was a female.
Would his nurse give her away? Or was she waiting for him to say something? He couldn’t. He felt a stirring within him, something he didn’t want to admit, that brought a hardness between his loins. Did he dare imagine that a beautiful woman existed under all that blood and dirt? He’d heard stories about women enlisting in the army, both North and South, and fighting as men. A good set of teeth to rip open a bullet cartridge, a trigger finger that worked, and a firm handshake was all that was required to join up. It was no secret the promise of a steady paycheck was often the reason behind such reckless female behavior.
That didn’t solve his immediate problem.
Flynt couldn’t see her face under the broad-brimmed hat, but the fullness of her breasts was quite evident when she fell against him. She was tall, making her charade as a man believable, with a leanness about her uncommon to most women he knew. Too often they bound their bodies with boned corsets and rounded hip pads.
He released her, though not willingly. Her lean figure added to her appeal. She was strong and lithe, like the mountain cats he’d hunted west of the Mississippi, but she was no country girl. Her manner of speaking, though strange to his ears, told him she was well educated.
An adventuress? Or was she a female physician? That would explain her disguise since women in the medical field were rare.
Her presence put him off balance, but he couldn’t stop a smile from curving over his lips.
Who is she? he wanted to know.
More important, what was he going to do with her?
Meet Liberty Jordan:
Women Soldiers in the Civil War from “Love Me Forever” from Jina Bacarr on Vimeo.
So keep our Tooth Fairy happy. Take care of your teeth!!
~Jina
If you love Civil War romance and time travel and TWO hunky military heroes, check out my Kindle Scout winner below.
She wore gray.
He wore blue.
But their love defied the boundaries of war.
And time.
LOVE ME FOREVER is a Kindle Scout winner and is now available from Kindle Press at Amazon.com
A Purple Dragon, a Princess, and a fairy tale ending . . .
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bst-WEiFT3k/
I love dragons. Pink, blue, green, purple like our friend here. Our princess is reading a fairy tale to him. Hmm. Once upon a time there was a dragon who was in love with a princess. I wonder what happens . . .
Does he turn into a prince?
If frogs can do it, why not a dragon?
I have no doubt our purple dragon turns into a prince…how about you?
Once upon a story... 