Welshman's Bride
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“Hush!” Rhys was off the chair, clasping me in his arms, holding me tight. “I was blind, Joss. Abominably slow to see how serious things were. I could not believe anyone at Glyn Eirian would wish you harm.”
We clung together in silence until I managed, “Time to wipe the slate clean and start again.” I lifted my head to meet his gaze, stripping away all doubts and defenses to allow my love to shine through. “But perhaps the rest of our challenges can wait until morning?”
“And so they can.” Rhys chuckled before reaching for his cravat and making short work of becoming naked as a jaybird.
I am happy to say that the day ended infinitely better than it began.
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1Special Note:
The Eisteddford, a celebration of Welsh poetry and music, is an ancient tradition. First begun by Rhys ap Gruffydd in 1176, it did not have clear sailing through the centuries. Put down by both the English government and the church (Nonconformists as well as Church of England), it had faded into obscurity until revived in Corwen in 1789. (Amazingly, there was even an Eisteddford at Primrose Hill in London in 1792.) Druids did not enter into the celebration until 1819, but they seem to have helped the Eisteddfod cling to life until it was finally organized on a national scale in 1860. With the occasional exception of some years during World Wars I and II, the Eisteddford has been an annual event ever since, and has become famous throughout the world for its support of the literature and music of Wales.
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Blair’s books currently online:
Regency Gothics
The Welshman’s Bride
The Demons of Fenley Marsh
The Mists of Moorhead Manor
Brides of Falconfell
The Regency Warrior Series (in order)
The Sometime Bride
Tarleton’s Wife
O’Rourke’s Heiress
Rogue’s Destiny
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Lady of the Lock
The Courtesan’s Letters
The Temporary Earl
The Harem Bride
A Season for Love
A Gamble on Love
Lady Silence
Steeplechase
Mistletoe Moment
The Last Surprise
The Captive Heiress (Medieval)
Airborne - The Hanover Restoration (Steampunk)
Regency Darkside (18+)
Belle
Cecilia
Holly
Juliana
Contemporary Mystery/Suspense
Shadowed Paradise (GB)
Paradise Burning (GB)
The Art of Evil
Florida Wild
Death by Marriage (GB)
Orange Blossoms & Mayhem (GB)
Limbo Man
Contemporary Romance
Florida Knight (GB)
Love at Your Own Risk