The Last Kiss by Sally Malcolm

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Blurb

A tender and triumphant story of forbidden love in the aftermath of war

When Captain Ashleigh Dalton went to war in 1914, he never expected to fall in love. Yet, over three long years at the front, his dashing batman, Private West, became his reason for fighting—and his reason for living.

For Harry West, an ostler from London’s East End, it was love at first sight when he met complex, compassionate Captain Dalton. Harry knew their friendship wouldn’t survive in the class-bound world back home, but in the trenches there was no point in worrying about tomorrow…

Now, gravely wounded, Ash has been evacuated home to Highcliffe House, his father’s Hampshire estate. Bereft of Harry, angry and alone, Ash struggles to fit into the unchanging world he left behind. Meanwhile, Harry, broken-hearted, doubts he’ll ever see his beloved captain again.

But when the guns fall silent and Harry finds himself adrift in London, a desperate hope carries him to Highcliffe House in search of work—and of the officer he can’t forget…


This novel is approximately 81,000 words and comes with a HEA guaranteed.


Review 
My Rating - 5 Stars!

Sally Malcolm's The Last Kiss is a wonderful historical romance. From the first page, I was sucked into this story, reading it as fast as I could.

Ash and Harry are two men trapped in a world that isn't theirs. They are two men who aren't allowed to be together in any way. They met during the war and fell in love. But they are separated by class, status, and law. 

The emotions are high and intense. Fear. Pain. Grief. Longing. Chemistry. More Fear. Anger. Sadness. Heartache. And yet more fear. My heart was hurting throughout, as the author expertly conveys all these emotions and more.

There are some great secondary characters as well, such as Olive, who is amazing. I love Olive. Not only is she understanding, she also has her own dreams that aren't available to her. 

The writing is nothing short of fabulous, as I've come to expect from this author. The characters are developing throughout, the emotions jump right off the page, and the story line is positively riveting.

The Last Kiss is a touching story of unattainable dreams and forbidden love. This Sally Malcolm story will warm your heart and leave you with the happiest of endings. Read it.

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - A Position in Paris by Megan Reddaway

Buy Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Length: 65,000 words approx.

Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Blurb

Paris, 1919. World War One is over, and wounded hero James Clarynton is struggling to face life without one leg, one eye, and the devilish good looks he had before the conflict. Now he must pay for affection, and it leaves him bitter. He’s filling the time by writing a book—but it’s the young man who comes to type it who really intrigues him.


Edmund Vaughan can’t turn down the chance to be secretary to the wealthy James Clarynton. He’s been out of work since the armistice, and his mother and brother depend on him. But he has secrets to hide, and the last thing he wants is an employer who keeps asking questions.


As they work together, their respect for each other grows, along with something deeper. But tragedy threatens, and shadows from the past confront them at every turn. They must open their hearts and trust each other if they are to break down the barriers that separate them.


A heartwarming romance with some dark moments along the way.

REVIEW

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Position in Paris is a good historical romance by Megan Reddaway.

When we first meet James, he is broken and bored after being injured during WWI. We follow his life through journal entries that he and his love, Edmund, make over time. 

Edmund is hired as James' secretary, to help him to write a book, but eventually becomes more. Their romance is a tender and romantic story, as we follow them meeting, and falling in love. 

Of course, as an historical romance, the setting is part of the charm. And the element of forbidden love is exquisite.

One beautiful part of this story is the transformation of James, as he goes from an extremely insecure man to one who finds his confidence again. It happens slowly over time and is just so perfectly written.

Another story aspect of this story is the all too realistic secret of Edmund and the need to keep this secret. It is very telling of the times, and leads to a lot of emotion and pain. This was written so well, with such care and compassion.

I recommend Position In Paris to any fan of historical romances.

About The Author

MEGAN REDDAWAY lives in England and has been entertained by fictional characters acting out their stories in her head for as long as she can remember. She began writing them down as soon as she could.


Since she grew up, she has worked as a secretary, driver, barperson, and article writer, among other things. Whatever she is doing, she always has a story bubbling away at the same time.

For news of Megan’s gay romance releases and two free stories, visit her website:http://meganreddaway.com

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