Thursday, July 8, 2021

Limited Time Free Read


 
 

Been craving a relaxing, happy summer read? Right now, Fit for a Queen is free at all major retailers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Retailers in other countries may match this deal, so if you live elsewhere, check your favorite.

 

Fit for a Queen is the first book in the Royal Scandals: San Rimini series, but can be read as a standalone novel (no cliffhangers!) If you haven't tried this series, now is the perfect time. If you've already read Fit for a Queen, tell a friend!

 

Here’s the back-of-the-book info to whet your appetite:


She holds the secrets of a queen. He’s been hired to watch her.

Daniela D’Ambrosio is the most trusted employee of Sarcaccia’s Queen Fabrizia, managing the queen’s schedule and ensuring she never makes a misstep in public. But when Fabrizia sends Daniela to organize the belongings of San Rimini’s late queen for a charity auction, Daniela finds a locked closet full of treasure, a suspicious king, and an attractive handyman who seems strangely familiar.

Following a harrowing stint in the military, Royce Dekker now runs his own security firm in San Rimini. When he goes undercover to safeguard the late queen’s possessions, Royce learns that the woman organizing the auction project is none other than Daniela D’Ambrosio, the stunning beauty who’s fueled his late-night fantasies ever since their stolen night under the stars.

When Daniela recognizes Royce, she realizes there is more to the palace job than she was told. But can she trust the sexy man standing guard over her as she works? Or will Royce discover that Daniela also has secrets to uncover?

 Get it at your favorite ebook retailer today!


 

 

Friday, June 25, 2021

How to Whitelist News from Nicole

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Next, you should whitelist nic@nicoleburnham.com.

 

For easy whitelist instructions that are specific to your email newsletter service, check out this page on my website.

 

Whitelisting is key to ensuring you receive everything (and you can still unsubscribe at any time if you don't...there is a link at the bottom of each newsletter.)

 

You don’t want to miss a thing!

 


 

Friday, June 4, 2021

Kobo Audiobook Sale


 

If you’re an audiobook listener, you need to check out Kobo Books. Not only do they have a fabulous selection of books to choose from, there’s no subscription requirement.

 

Better yet: to celebrate Audiobook Month, Kobo is running a fantastic sale, one that includes the first three books in the Royal Scandals series. Hollis McCarthy narrates all three titles and has earned rave reviews.

 

BONUS: if you're new to Kobo, you can get your first audiobook FREE for giving them a try. Gotta love the words "free" and "audiobook" in the same sentence.


If you haven't read any of these books and want to learn more, you can listen to audio samples, read an excerpt, or go behind the scenes here:

 

Scandal With a Prince

 

Honeymoon With a Prince 

 

Slow Tango With a Prince 

 

This is a limited-time event, so grab your books today.


 

 

Monday, March 22, 2021

Recent FAQs

While my site has a Frequently Asked Questions page, I've received some repeat questions about my books via email, which gives me a great excuse to do a blog post. 

If you have a question, feel free to contact me anytime. I am always happy to answer reader email.

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Q: What is the order of the Royal Scandals series? Are there more books planned?

 

A: To date, there are six full-length novels and three Christmas novellas in the series. Each is designed to stand alone, as there are no cliffhangers from one book to the next. However, many readers prefer to enjoy the stories in order since the series follows family members over the span of several years. The order is:

 

Christmas With a Prince (novella)

Scandal With a Prince

Honeymoon With a Prince

Christmas on the Royal Yacht (novella)

Slow Tango With a Prince

The Royal Bastard

Christmas With a Palace Thief (novella) 

The Wicked Prince

 One Man’s Princess

 

More Royal Scandals books are in the works. Once I have release dates, I’ll announce it on my site and in my newsletter.

 

The related Royal Scandals: San Rimini series is complete with six titles. In order, they are:

 

Fit for a Queen

Going to the Castle

The Prince’s Tutor

The Knight’s Kiss

Falling for Prince Federico

To Kiss a King

 

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Q: I plan to read both the Royal Scandals and the Royal Scandals: San Rimini series, but should I read one series before the other?

 

A:  The two series run in parallel, with only slight overlap, so reading one won’t spoil the other. Whichever fires your interest at the moment is the one to read first.

 

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Q: Which book has the background of King Carlo and Queen Fabrizia’s relationship?

 

A: While there are bits sprinkled throughout the Royal Scandals series, the Big Story behind Carlo and Fabrizia’s early years is covered in The Royal Bastard, the fourth full-length novel in the series.

 

 

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Q: I loved The Bowen Bride. Will there be more books in the series? Do you know when?

 

A: More books are planned, but the release date(s) are not yet finalized. I'll post here and will make an announcement in my newsletter as soon as I know. 

 

Thanks for asking and keep 'em coming!

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Special Sale Event: Fit for a Queen

I just learned that the first title in the Royal Scandals: San Rimini series, Fit for a Queen, is included in a fabulous Valentine’s Day sale hosted by Books2Read. Focused on highlighting the range of romance novels, the event features stories in different categories, ranging from historical to paranormal to LGBTQ to contemporary.

Only seven novels were chosen for the contemporary romance category, so having Fit for a Queen there is a thrill.

To access the sale event and all participating retailers, visit the Books2Read Every Kind of Love Story sale site. The sale is good in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, though retailers in other countries and at a variety of retailers are likely to price match, so check your favorite.

 

If you’ve already read Fit for a Queen, send the link along to a friend. This is the first time the book has been on sale, so it’s an excellent opportunity to give the series a try.

Friday, January 15, 2021

Refilling the Well

 

Today, some throwback shots to a trip taken to Egypt in January 2019. I went to visit family and to explore, but left with so much more than pretty shots on my camera.

 

Writers often talk about refilling the well between books. There’s a need to get away from the computer to gain perspective and learn something new. Travel has always done that for me, whether it's to a different part of the world or to the next state. Not only does travel provide fresh story ideas, I love having the opportunity to experience a new culture, from its food to its architecture to its etiquette and traditions. Learning about daily routines, clothing, humor, the weather, even picking up the different sounds and smells…it goes far beyond visiting a few bucket list tourist sites. It's all a joy.

Though this trip was two years ago, it feels distant. 

Here’s hoping we can all travel safely soon.