He brought one very bad habit to their marriage. What was it?

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Anne and Charles ebook edition on promotion Oct. 3-10, 2019, 99 cents, 99 pence http://lrd.to/ANNEANDCHARLES Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series.

Charles? Needs watching.—Anne and Charles for Valentine’s Day, Anne of Brittany Series, Book One

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Be inspired in 2019. Let Anne of Brittany’s story show you how.

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Find the Anne of Brittany Series here. Discover the keys to self-possession and self-confidence in the true story of this 15th century ruler.  Let 2019 be your year to fly.

NYT bestselling author Eleanor Brown selects Anne and Louis by Rozsa Gaston for BookLife Prize finals

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Anne and Louis joins Sense of Touch and Anne and Charles in the Anne of Brittany Series.  Learn from early Renaissance ruler Anne of Brittany the power of self-possession and self-confidence.

Anne and Louis—Winner, Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize, General Fiction Genre

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Anne and Louis wins the General Fiction genre of the Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize.

Book Two of the Anne of Brittany Series, Anne and Louis covers the first years of Anne of Brittany’s marriage to Louis XII, King of France. Featuring a cast of characters from Christine de Pizan to Cesare Borgia, Anne and Louis serves up historical accuracy with passion and wit, according to InD’Tale Magazine.

“A gripping novel about a larger than life queen, Anne and Louis is a smartly written read filled with both passion and wit.”—InD’tale Magazine

Here’s what New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Brown says about Anne and Louis:

“A lively, engaging story, rich with historical detail that brings the story of a forgotten queen to life. Reminiscent of Philippa Gregory and Jean Plaidy, Anne and Louis gives voice to Anne of Brittany, allowing her to step from the historical shadows and illuminating her as a determined and influential political figure, as well as a bright and devoted woman in her own right.” —Eleanor Brown, NYT bestselling author of The Weird Sisters, The Light of Paris

https://booklife.com/books/11/01/2018/booklife-prize-names-six-finalists.html

Anne and Louis excerpt:

“Charlotte, you are safe. She is gone,” he murmured behind her.

Charlotte turned and slapped Nicolas de Laval across the face as hard as she could. “And since you are not gone, I am not safe at all,” she hissed.

Nicolas stumbled backward, his hand to his cheek. “My lady, you misunderstand.”

“I understand perfectly. You know her, she knows you, and I don’t want to know anymore.”

—Anne and Louis, p. 84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publishers Weekly says Anne and Charles comparable to Philippa Gregory’s Plantaganet and Tudor Novels

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Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII of France’s’ 15th century marriage problems? As contemporary as our own. Discover their story in Anne and Charles, Book One of the Anne of Brittany Series.

Anne and Charles Publishers Weekly review 4-2-18

Anne of Brittany – ruler of her country at age 11

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Anne of Brittany, ruler of her country at age 11 – 60 seconds with Michael Dandry of WVOX Radio, 1490am, March 12, 2018

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Anne of Brittany Talk, Bronxville Library 3-18-18

Anne of Brittany by Jean Perreal, c. 1492

Anne of Brittany booksigning Bronxville Library 3-18-18

Anne of Brittany booksigning Bronxville Library 3-18-18

 

 

4.5 out of 5 Stars for Sense of Touch from Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker

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From Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker

Regan Walker

Oct. 14, 2017

Review: Rozsa Gaston’s SENSE OF TOUCH – Sweet Story of Love in 15th Century France

Set in France, beginning in 1497, this is the story of Nicole St. Sylvain and Philippe de Bois. Fifteen-year-old Nicole serves Anne of Brittany, Queen of France as one of her ladies. There she meets Philippe, a young horse trainer, breaking in one of the queen’s stallions. The attraction between the two is immediate, but Nicole and Philippe have only a brief time to love before duty and honor separate them.

The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Nicole awaits an arranged marriage to a man of a noble family. She loves the queen and will do her duty even though she has given her heart to Philippe. She has a gift with healing herbs and a touch that heals, both horses and people. After the loss of many of her babes, the queen finally gives birth to a healthy girl. When the child falls ill, she asks Nicole to help. The queen has promised to grant one favor to any who can save her child.

The history is woven into the story and you are swept into the 15^th and early 16^th century and to the court of Queen Anne and all she endures trying to bring a child into the world. It’s as much Anne’s story as it is Nicole’s. Anne is an independent young woman who makes her own way in a rigid world. Philippe manages to rise in a society that affords little opportunity to do so.

For fans of historical romance that love the history, this will be a great choice. There are some repetitions that slow the pace a bit, and the ending comes quickly, but still, it’s a wonderful story, beautifully told.

Find Sense of Touch here. 

Posted by Regan Walker at 2:00 AM October 14, 2017

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“A striking story.”—U.K. Historical Novel Society

“Well written, well developed characters and accurate historical information make this book a winner.”—Helene Furst, Morning Beans Blog

“Thoughtful and well crafted, with a plot that runs seamlessly through delightful prose. A lovely historical tale.”—CK

Budapest Romance: “a tasty smorgasbord of love and faith.”—AudioFile Magazine

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AudioFile Magazine calls my latest release Budapest Romance a “tasty smorgasbord of love and faith” in its April 2015 issue. http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/99464/

“To handle a language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery.” – Charles Baudelaire…

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“To handle a language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery.” – Charles Baudelaire

Kindle Fire Dept. features Running from Love as its book of the day. A novel about overcoming donwhill running and relationship fears, Running from Love is set in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY. http://fireapps.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-from-love-kindle-book-of-day-124.html