Black Diamond Regency series
The Captain’s Conquest
White Rose Publishing, a division of
Pelican Ventures LLC
Fifth full-length novel in the Black
Diamond series
September, 2017
$5.99 Kindle
Inspirational Regency
About the Book:
Captain Jared Allendale is weary of
war, but Wellington gives him one final assignment before he is free of his
obligation to the Crown: retrieve a package in Scotland and return it safely to
London. Easy assignment for a man who's been an aide-de-camp for the past
several years—until the package turns out to be Lucy Cameron, daughter of the
Duke of Diamond. Lord Diamonte was banished to France for his treasonous acts.
As Jared fights old demons, the dangerous journey south begins. The spectre of
death hovers over them as Lord Diamonte's minions hunt Lucy and Jared. It will
take love, gifts and their faith in God to help them overcome the evil that
looms. Can Jared deliver his package without either of them losing their
lives...and their hearts?
My Review:
The British throne is under threat
from obvious enemies like Napoleon, as well as from subtle enemies, such as the
evil Lord Diamonte during the early nineteenth century. This is the era of
haves and have nots, the titled and landed gentry, those who know their places
in society, and those with secrets. It’s time to reveal some of them, like the
whereabouts of the treasonous duke’s daughter—the one who can defeat him.
The evil duke needs a virgin to
sacrifice to his malevolent master in order to secure the power necessary to
wrest the British throne. Unfortunately for him but mightily fortunate for her,
his daughter Penelope, aka Lucy, has fallen into an accidental marriage with
her escort. As Captain Allendale follows his orders to retrieve Lady Penelope
from her hideout in Scotland and return her to London, he completely
understands she is far above his minor standing in society He would not make a
proper husband in any case after the horrors he’s been through as a prisoner of
war in France. He plans to retire to the boring countryside alone after this
final mission. But he learns he cannot fight both his own night terrors and the
calm, soothing Lucy’s love. By the time they need to fight together, they and
their family and friends are more than ready to put an end to the Black Diamond
for good.
Twists and turns, red herrings and
false impressions guide the reader through this well-drawn picture of the
Regency era. While this episode in the series, as all of the books, can be read
on its own, or in any order, readers familiar with the background of the family
members and friends of the title character will enjoy reuniting with them.
Captain has endured unspeakable ill treatment at the hands of the enemy, while
Lucy has been trained to fear her father and love the Lord. Written in
alternating voices, readers of inspirational historical romance who don’t mind
reading about brutalities of war, hints of satanic ritual, or second sight will
appreciate this fitting endcap to an evil lord, but hopefully not an end to
other regency romances.
About the Author:
Susan M. Baganz chases after three
Hobbits and is a native of Wisconsin. She is an Acquisitions Editor with Prism
Book Group specializing in bringing great romance novels and novellas to
publication. Susan writes adventurous historical and contemporary romances with
a biblical world-view.Susan speaks, teaches and encourages others to follow God in being all He has created them to be. She has a degree in counseling psychology, a background in the field of mental health, and serves in church ministry.
You can learn more by following her blog www.susanbaganz.com, her twitter feed @susanbaganz or her fan page, www.facebook.com/susanmbaganz
Other books in the Regency Black Diamond series
Two novellas:
The Baron’s Blunder https://www.amazon.com/Barons-Blunder-Black-Diamond-ebook/dp/B077N2N173
novella, free 11/17
Gabriel’s Gift https://www.amazon.com/Gabriels-Gift-Christmas-Holiday-Extravaganza-ebook/dp/B0774ZX27T
novella, 12/17
Full length novels in the series:
The Virtuous Viscount https://www.amazon.com/Virtuous-Viscount-Black-Diamond-ebook/dp/B076BSVDDS novel 11/17
Lord Philip’s Folly https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Phillips-Folly-Black-Diamond-ebook/dp/B076BRPQNG
novel 11/17
Sir Michael’s Mayhem https://www.amazon.com/Sir-Michaels-Mayhem-Black-Diamond-ebook/dp/B07949YZPH
novel 2/18
Lord Harrow’s Heart https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Harrows-Heart-Black-Diamond-ebook/dp/B07DV3K4M1 novel 7/18
Black Diamond series – now
available, the first three full length books in one: The Virtuous Viscount,
Lord Phillip’s Folly, and Sir Michael’s Mayhem
All three for $15.99
