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"SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY"
in the Blue Moon Enchantment anthology
by: Judith Laik
ISBN: 0-9746249-7-7
Release Date: September 2006
Publisher: Highland Press
“Sentimental Journey” takes place during WWII and features Howie and Eve, young lovers torn apart by the misfortunes of war. Before Howie ships out the next morning, Eve and her sweetheart spend the night dancing. It is a bittersweet evening for them both, because the specter of war and possible death looms between them. Will Howie come home safe after the war or will he be one of its victims? Only the blue moon knows, and only a tearful wish upon a blue moon proves that love transcends all, even tragedy.
“Sentimental Journey” was a departure from my usual historical fare, and I loved writing it. The story takes its title from an old song popular during the war years. It’s one of my favorite periods, musically speaking, and I really enjoyed a walk down memory lane as I looked up song titles from the era to include in the story.
I also mention The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the story. The bridge was known as “Galloping Gertie” for the way she bucked and twisted on windy days. By the time my story opens, the bridge had already broken apart in a breathtaking spectacle during a windstorm, plunging hundreds of feet to a saltwater grave. I've included several links about the Narrows Bridge and other Tacoma landmarks mentioned in the story on my Articles & Workshops page.
Two of my writing buddies are in this anthology with me! They're Jacquie Rogers and Sherrie Holmes, and we've done a number of booksignings in Washington and Idaho. I'm really thrilled that we are in the same book together.
REVIEWS:
Judith Laik’s tale of heartbreak and loneliness is very poignant. This touching story is sure to invoke strong emotions in the reader as Ms. Laik has a definite gift with words. Sentimental Journey is both heart wrenching and heart warming and one expects to see Ms. Laik become a huge force in the romance genre. -
Reviewed by Debbie, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
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 THE LADY IN QUESTION
by: Judith Laik
ISBN: 0-8217-7828-5
Release Date: August 2005
Publisher: Zebra
A Daphne du Maurier
Contest finalist and
Bookseller’s Best finalist
A fateful toss of the dice
Charlotte Treadwell is outraged when she learns her gaming-mad papa has just forfeited her in a game of hazard. Suddenly she is the “property” of Hugh Brooks, Earl of Rayfield, a rake and a gambler who couldn't possibly understand that her passionate heart is taken up with helping those less fortunate than she.
A perilous game of chance
Rayfield must stop an aristocratic spy from inflicting the horrors of revolution upon England. How can he keep his mind on his duties when the tempting woman he has just won is the fiery daughter of his prime suspect?
Love is the most dangerous gamble of all . . .
REVIEWS:
With a lovely regency voice Ms. Laik fashions a sweet tale that fans of this genre should look forward to without the shock value that some authors utilize in spicing up their romances. Laik focuses more on character development and building a memorable love story which is very refreshing. This book should be put on all traditional Regency genre lovers shopping lists.
Marilyn Rondeau – Reviewers International Organization ( RIO ), CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
“ . . . the powerful yearning
Hugh and Charlotte share
makes this a must-read.
Judith Laik's story is one of mystery
and intrigue-- and draws to a close
with a thoroughly exciting conclusion.”
4˝ Stars, Top Pick,
- Romantic Times Bookclub
“Rayfield is my favorite type of bad-boy ...” - Robyn Roberts, Once Upon a Romance website
“Ms. Laik writes with a regal pen ... How completely refreshing!” - Janalee Ruschhaupt, Love Romances website
“Judith Laik’s second book The Lady in Question proves that she truly is an author to watch ... she pulls the reader into the turmoil of the Luddite uprising with her deft writing. The Lady in Question has a well-matched hero and heroine, delightful secondary characters and a story that is full of intrigue and mystery.” - Valarie Pelissero, Rakehell.com
“ ... a complex and interesting plot ... coupled with a moving romance ...” - Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today website
“This story drew me in and had me cheering and jeering with each victory and set-back the couple faced.” - Char, Romance Junkies website
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 THE LADY IS MINE
by: Judith Laik
ISBN: 0-8217-7827-7
Release Date: May 2005
Publisher: Zebra
A HOLT Medallion finalist
When an innocent carriage drive leads to stolen kisses and a hasty proposal, Lord Beldon must escape a most inconvenient betrothal. Harriet Vernon is no happier with the situation. If only she hadn't been so dazzled by Lord Beldon's handsomeness and dazed by his kisses, she never would have said yes.
Unfortunately, Harriet and Beldon can't seem to keep their hands off each other, and with interfering families, other candidates for their hands and a pantomime, will these two misguided lovers ever discover they were meant for each other?
Here's the cover of the Portuguese-language version of The Lady is Mine which was published in Brazil.
(THE LADY IS MINE - Brazil)
REVIEWS:
This was an absolutely enchanting love story that felt like a breath of fresh air sparkling with a brace of raciness that most traditional regencies lack. Well researched and written in perfect regency cant the reader will be transported back to the drawing rooms and ballrooms of that long ago glittering period with vivid descriptions that accurately portray this era.
Marilyn Rondeau – Reviewers International Organization ( RIO ) CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
"The Lady Is Mine...by Judith Laik is a nicely woven debut."
- Robin Taylor, Romantic Times Magazine
"Throw in a dysfunctional family, a widow who has designs on Lord Beldon, two of Harriet's suitors vying for her hand, and you have the makings of an entertaining house party. The Lady is Mine is a very good debut book, and I am eagerly looking forward to her next."
- Valarie Pelissero, www.rakehell.com
“I fell in love with our heroine Harriet on the very first page of the book ... I found myself giggling off and on with Harriet’s antics and grand plans.” - Robyn Roberts, Once Upon a Romance website
“Just brilliant! ... a magically wonderful tale.” - Janalee Ruschhaupt, Love Romances website
The Lady is Mine is a very refreshing, fast paced book that took me from start to finish with a smile on my face ... made me want to go back and re-read it as soon as I turned the last page.” - Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart website
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