Uncharted Hearts By Amelia Bishop
Author Name: Amelia Bishop
Book Name: Uncharted Hearts
Release Date: August 14, 2015
Blurb:
Clayton Taylor is smart and skilled, and born into privilege. His expertise with navigation lands him a job on The Irish Lady, a ship which promises a world of new experiences. Half in love with Peter, The Lady’s roguish captain, Clayton signs on for adventure and a chance to test his skill against the sea. Once aboard he meets Jorge, a pillar of quiet strength.
Clayton’s life among the sailors and thieves is happy, wild, and free. He learns to sail, to fit in with the crew, and to cheat at cards. There isn’t a course he can’t chart, or a job he can’t design.
But Clayton can’t navigate love, nor can he plan for the whims of his heart. Bold and direct and often stubborn, Clayton’s uncharted heart will plot its own course, bound for a union with two men who need him as much as he does them.
Together Clayton, Peter, and Jorge will discover the heart has no need of map and compass.
Pages or Words: 240 pages
Categories: Fiction, Historical, M/M Romance, Menage/Poly, Romance
Excerpt:
The Irish Lady’s gangway was up, and I had a flash of panic. Was I too late? I caught a glimpse of Peter on deck, and called out to him. “Sir! Peter Simpson!”
He turned and strode back to the rail, a light in his eyes and a smile on his face. My trunk seemed suddenly much easier to haul.
A large black man lowered the gangway, and looked me over as I struggled up it, raising an eyebrow at my large case. He wore his hair in long twisted locks, and his shirt, open at the chest, revealed heavy glistening muscles. I swallowed hard. Was this a ship full of temptation? Would I spend my entire time here aroused and useless?
“You came!” Peter rushed to me, not hiding his excitement.
I nodded, smiling.
“I’m so glad.” He brushed his fingers over my cheek in a move much too affectionate for public display. I glanced at the large man, but he’d turned away.
“Come, I’ll get you settled in and explain your position.” Peter hoisted one end of my trunk, and led us toward the hatch.
I felt as if I had to ask him, before I went below, exactly what kind of situation I was signing on to here. “Just what sort of a ship is this, precisely? I’m sure you aren’t an entirely reputable merchant?”
He dropped his side of the trunk, and I feared I’d erred. Perhaps that was too forward a thing to ask. But his crooked grin told me he was not offended. “Is that a problem?”
Good lord, he was sexy. His chin was shadowed with a fine dark stubble, and his hair was gathered at the top of his head in some sort of ridiculous knot, which only accentuated his chocolate brown eyes and thick brows. “No…” I smiled. “But you’ll have to teach me.”
His mouth opened on a gasp. Finally, I’d unbalanced him.
“Gladly,” he rasped, and picked up the trunk again.
Interview:
Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Amelia Bishop, author of Uncharted Hearts
Hi Amelia, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book.
Hi! Thank you, I am happy to be here 🙂
I love to write (and read!) m/m Romance and ménage romance. It’s something I’ve read for a long time, but I’ve only been writing it for three years or so. Before I started writing I was a graphic designer, and before that, an art teacher. I think I make a better writer than either of those things, though.
My current book is an m/m/m historical Romance with a slightly nautical flavor. It’s a light, fun story, and I think it would make a perfect beach read.
Tell us about your pets – past or present. Pictures are a must! (Not really, but they would be welcome.)
I would LOVE to talk about my pets! I am down to three pets, which is the lowest I’ve ever had. But it’s more than enough, trust me.
Currently I have two chickens (I had a small flock but over the past year I’ve lost a few to hawks and one to an opossum) I prefer not to name them, because… well… you know, I guess they aren’t actually “pets,” but more like livestock actually. When they stop laying I usually butcher them. So no names for the hens, I just call them “the ladies.”
I think these will be the last two, though. I’ve kept chickens for a long time and I’m ready to take a break (which is why I haven’t replaced the ones that died.) Still, they are fun to have. Their happy little noises, the fresh eggs, the way they make such fantastic compost… Overall, chickens are nice and I recommend them.
My actual “pet” is my dog, Nutmeg. She is a purebred boxer with brindle coloring, and she really is a fantastic dog. Boxers are a cool breed because they are kind of tough-looking and a decent size, so they’re good for general security, but they are also very gentle and don’t have a ton of energy. So a nice, low maintenance dog, who loves kids, is happy to spend the whole day lounging at my feet while I write, and who makes me feel safe at night, too. Perfect dog! And come on, isn’t she the cutest??
Nutmeg enjoys hiking with me, walking on the beach, and violently murdering any rabbits and/or squirrels that happen to venture onto our property. She’s not very good at fetching a ball or catching a Frisbee, but she’s exceptional at tug of war, and a very fine snuggler.
Nutmeg is by far the best dog I’ve ever owned. Her behavior is so good (except the small animal killing) and she is gentle and sweet to everyone.
Thanks for having me here, and thanks for listening to me brag about my pets!
Sales Links:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RHYHDS
About the author:
I am a reader and writer of romantic erotic fiction of all varieties. Sometimes, the little stories in my head just need to be shared (and sometimes they are just for me). I enjoy red wine, black rum, shell-hunting walks along the seashore, and solo late-night drunken dance parties.
Where to find the author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amelia.bishop.507
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/ameliabishopauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anotheramelia
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ameliabishop507/
Blog: www.ameliabishop.wordpress.com
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25953502-uncharted-hearts?ac=1
Publisher: Amelia Bishop
Cover Artist: Amelia Bishop with photo by Dan Skinner
Tour Dates & Stops:
14-Aug
Prism Book Alliance, Two Chicks Obsessed With Books and Eye Candy, Inked Rainbow Reads
17-Aug
BFD Book Blog, Amanda C. Stone
18-Aug
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Just Love Romance
19-Aug
MM Good Book Reviews, Love Bytes
20-Aug
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