Author Archive: Kate Bateman

Some Regency items for my HRR18 talk.

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Can’t make it to my Antiques Show And Tell talk at The Historical Romance Retreat in Riverside California next week? Here are a few pictures of some of the lovely Regency-era antiques I’ll be discussing, including a beaded reticule, some dashing portrait miniatures, French fashion plates, scent bottles, vesta cases, button hooks, and Vinaigrettes. Oh my!

September Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway – win a signed copy of The Devil To Pay.

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This month, to celebrate the release of ‘The Devil To Pay’, I’m giving away a SIGNED print copy of ‘The Devil to Pay’, plus a SIGNED copy of Theresa Romain’s Regency historical ‘To Charm a Naughty Countess’ and a copy of Kelly Bowen’s ‘Between The Devil and the Duke’! WOO HOO!

How DO I ENTER, you ask? It’s easy:
1: Post a review for THE DEVIL TO PAY, or any of my other books, on one of the online platforms such as Amazon, B & N, iBooks, Kobo, or Goodreads. (You can use the handy links below)
2: Send me a link to your review as proof, either by direct email: kate@batemans.com or use the ‘contact’ form on this website. That’s it! You’ll be entered into the drawing.

Each review will count as one entry – so if you post on five different sites, you’ll get five chances to win! This giveaway will be open until September 30th, so you have all month to get reading. I’ll post anywhere in the world. Good Luck!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AMGKSn
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2vGOq2z
ibooks: https://apple.co/2vpck3l
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2Oe9kxK

Goodreads:http://bit.ly/2OhLp0B

 

 

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Inspiration for The Devil To Pay – Travel Wanderlust.

The Devil To Pay is set in central Italy, a place I’ve been lucky enough to visit several times in my life. I imagined a fictional Tuscan town near the coast, rather like the real fortified medieval town of San Giminiano, near Siena, but with houses that slope steeply down to the sea, like Positano or Ravello. I celebrated my 14th wedding anniversary last month, and was lucky enough to spend my honeymoon in this amazing 15th century Saracen watchtower on the Amalfi Coast, near Positano. It was originally built as a lookout tower to keep watch for Barbary pirates from North Africa. I’ve been planning a return visit (now with three children in tow!) ever since. Maybe this was where the first seeds of an idea for The Devil To Pay were born?

 San Giminiano

Where’s your favorite place to escape?

Author Spotlight on Harlequin Junkie.

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I had such fun answering the questions on Harlequin Junkie’s Author Spotlight this week. Check it out here – there’s an exclusive excerpt, plus, enter the GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a signed copy of The Devil To Pay!

http://harlequinjunkie.com/spotlight-giveaway-the-devil-to-pay-by-k-c-bateman/

Last chance to get The Devil To Pay on pre-order at $1.99.

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Just a quick reminder,
Today is the LAST DAY you can buy THE DEVIL TO PAY, my new Italian Renaissance historical, at the preorder price of $1.99. It goes on sale live tomorrow (August 28th)! Hurray.

I can’t wait for you to meet Alessandro and Cara. If you like a snarky mercenary hero, a determined tomboy heiress, and a devilishly sexy bargain, then this is the book for you! (Want a sneak peek at the first few chapters? There’s a link below!)

All About Romance just gave it an amazing review: “Entertaining, fast-paced and sexy. . .Ms. Bateman once again offers a masterclass in How to Create Smoking Hot Sexual Tension as Cara and Alessandro strike sparks off each other and trade quips, insults and witticisms that fly effortlessly back and forth. . . if you’re a fan of the drop-dead gorgeous hero with a smart mouth, a wicked smirk and the ability to keep his heroine on her toes, chances are you’ll find much to enjoy here.”

Want to check it out?
Here are the links to preorder:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AMGKSn
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2vGOq2z
Ibooks: https://apple.co/2vpck3l
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2Oe9kxK

Enjoy!
Love Kate.

Recreating Fragonard’s painting ‘The Swing’!

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This evening I tried on the 18th century-style dress I’ve had made for the Historical Romance Retreat in Riverside next month . . .and decided it would be funny to recreate Fragonard’s painting ‘The Swing’!
As you do, on a boring Wednesday night.
What do you think?! The kids think I’ve lost may marbles! I’ve added a picture of Fragonard’s original, for comparison. I couldn’t find any handsome chaps to lie on the ground or give me a push, sadly. And the dismount was rather inelegant!

(Dress by Victoria Vane. Silliness by Kate Bateman)
# Historical Romance Retreat Attendees

If you’re interested in attending the Historical Romance retreat this year (and why wouldn’t you be? Just look at the outfits!), more information can be found on the HRR website: https://www.historicalromanceretreat.com

 

 

Once Upon a Wine book signing event.

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Like books? Like wine? Then this is the event for you! Next week I’ll be taking part in the 6th annual Once Upon a Wine book signing event at Sunset Lake Vineyards Carlock, Illinois. If you’re in the area 5-7pm come and join me and fellow authors R.T Wolfe, M.J Schiller and T.M Cromer for live readings, book signing, giveaways and, of course, a little vino! Cheers! I’ll have copies of my new release The Devil To Pay. . .

The Devil To Pay is on Preorder!

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It’s ALIIIVE! The Devil To Pay, my new Italian Renaissance historical is up for preorder on all the online platforms! Hurray! Fancy a snarky mercenary hero, a determined tomboy heiress, and a Devilishly sexy bargain? This is the book for you!
$1.99 until August 28th release. Welcome to the world little book!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AMGKSn
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2vGOq2z
Ibooks: https://apple.co/2vpck3l
Kobo: bit.ly/2Oe9kxK

Bargain Ahoy! To Steal A Heart is at 99c!

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Bargain Ahoy! To Steal A Heart is ON SALE for only 99c! This is the first time it’s ever been on sale, so grab yourself a copy if you haven’t already got one. You’re going to love the slow-burn snarky romance between Nic and Marianne! It’s available for 99c until August 2nd 2018 (or 99 pence for my lovely UK readers!) and is available from all the usual suspects: Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc. Here are the links:

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Heart-Secrets-Spies-ebook/dp/B00Y6QF12Q/

 

Barnes & Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-steal-a-heart-kate-bateman/

 

Kobo

https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/to-steal-a-heart-1

 

iBooks

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/to-steal-a-heart/id1044031733?mt=11

 

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/books/details/K_C_Bateman_To_Steal_a_Heart?id=SZGmCQAAQBAJ

 

Romance Writers in the local paper . . .

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Tea and Romance: This week yours truly, plus three of my romance writing besties —USA Today Bestsellers Genevieve Jack, Suzan Tisdale, and Tara Cromer—got together for lunch and were interviewed by Pam Adams of the PJ Star. We talk romance writing, empowering women, and hot men in kilts over a nice English afternoon tea and some cakes! Here’s a link to the article.