As we celebrate the release of Lecia's newest book, Once Upon a Highland Summer, she'll take readers on a tour through beautiful historical Scotland. All week, you’ll find out about the romantic setting, the lively characters (both alive and…otherworldly), and the Scottish romance genre in general! Commenters will have a chance to win a signed book by Lecia (US & Canada only).
Happy release day, Lecia! Once Upon a Highland Summer is on sale today from Avon Impulse!!
I have the pleasure of presenting you a Q & A with Lecia Cornwall where she talks about her research behind Once Upon a Highland Summer. Reading her beautiful account of Scotland and the breathtaking pictures, its almost like we're there with her.
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This is your first Scottish historical romance. What inspired the switch in location?
One of the things I love most about being a writer is the ability to go wherever my imagination takes me. (My last book, The Secret Life of Lady Julia took place in the glorious setting of Vienna in 1814.) I have always loved curling up with a Scottish historical novel, or a book of Scottish folk tales. I also have a strong family connection to Scotland, since my husband was born in Glasgow. For me, Scotland is a place of romance, fascinating history, magic, pride, and incredible natural beauty. Where better to set the story of two people facing tremendous challenges in finding true love?
Were you able to do any live research of the setting?




You’ve used some great Highland traditions and lore in ONCE UPON A HIGHLAND SUMMER, love potions, their bogey tales about Englishmen (and the English characters’ bogey tales about the Scots) what were some of your favorite facts and legends you found in your research?


I find such incredible emotion in the real history of Scotland, in people like Mary Queen of Scots, and the events of the Battle of Culloden, the Glencoe Massacre, the Clearances, and the wonderful stories my Scottish mother-in-law told about life in Glasgow just before and during World War II.
If you belonged to A Scottish clan, what would your clan motto be, and your tartan colors?


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Once Upon a Highland Summer
After an ancient curse, a pair of meddlesome ghosts, a girl on the run, and a fateful misunderstanding make for the perfect chance at true love.
Lady Caroline Forrester is on the run from her brother's scheme to marry her off to the highest bidder. An escape to Scotland offers a chance at employment as a governess and freedom from an unhappy marriage - it's the perfect solution. But Caroline wasn't prepared for the feelings that her new employer brings out in her.
Alec McNabb, the reluctant Earl of Glenorne, never expected to return home to Scotland. But now that he's there, he realizes he has obligations that he cannot escape. Alec needs to marry well, and quickly.
When a case of mistake identity - coupled with the sensual, magical atmosphere of Glenorne castle - results in a passionate encounter, Caroline and Alec must decide whether their attraction is enough to overcome the problems of their pasts, or whether this one chance at true love was over before it began...
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Thank you so much for stopping by today. Don't forget to visit each blog on its designated day to get the full behind the scenes picture of Once Upon a Highland Summer!
11/4 - Rakes, Rogues, and Romance: Find out all about the hero & heroine
11/5 - Crystal Blogs Books: Lecia shares pictures from her firsthand research of the Scottish setting
11/6 - For the Love of Bookends: Learn more about the ghostly matchmakers who bring our hero & heroine together
11/7 - Romancing the Readers: Lecia names some of her favorite Scottish-set historicals
11/9 - Coffee Time Romance: Top 10 Best Scottish Romances of all time!
Hello everyone. I'm very excited about today's release of ONCE UPON A HIGHLAND SUMMER!
ReplyDeleteThank you to Crystal for having me to visit. Did you know I took all the photos above on a family trip to Scotland?
Gorgeous pictures, Lecia.
DeleteCongrats Lecia! Happy Release Day! Love the photos. Scotland, and GB in general, is one place i the world I would love to visit. Of course, I'd rather be able to go to Italy or France for my meals. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to going back some day—it's impossible to see all the wonderful historic places in Britain in one visit. My daughter is planning to do a university exchange next year to a British university, and of course I'll have to visit at least once (or twice).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Scotland is one place I'd love to visit
ReplyDeleteFab pix. I went to Edinburgh when I was in university. Did a show in the festival. Lots of fun. The city had such a wonderful atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteDownloaded your book and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Hi Donna—I can imagine you on the stage there! I loved Edinburgh. It has a completely different flavour than Glasgow, just as wonderful, but different (Like Toronto and Montreal)
DeleteIt's just amazing how many old castles and buildings have survived in Scotland and England. There must be so many amazing things to see on vacation.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos from Scotland! So very cool you could visit and research your husband's clan history! Bet the girls were thrilled when your son wore his kilt to finals. :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome cant wait to read this book.Hope you have a great week.
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