Angelina's Secret
The Jeweled Dagger Series Book 1
by Diane Merril Wigginton
Genre: Historical Romance
Would you keep a secret to save someone you barely know?
Angelina Stewart is a beautiful, bold, independent woman hiding a terrible secret. After returning home
from a sea voyage, she is touted as a hero for saving her family’s ship and crew from a band of ruthless
pirates, but Angelina feels like such a fraud.
At the same time, her psychic abilities are becoming more pronounced as she attempts to unravel the
mystery of London’s gruesome murders before she becomes the killer's next victim.
>>>Captain Jude Deveraux is leading a double life
He and his band of French privateers steal, rob and plunder unsuspecting ships that have the misfortune
of wandering into their domain. Awarded a title by the King of France for bravery during battle, The Duke
of Bayonne, A.K.A. Pirate Captain, Jude Deveraux, takes what he wants from the world as he and his
best friend, Honore live each day as if it were their last.
That is until the day Jude discovers that the only thing he truly wants is to capture the untamed heart of
fiery tempered, Lady Stewart for his own.
>>>Angelina's Secret is the unforgettable introduction to the "Jeweled Dagger"
series
Isabella's Heart
The Jeweled Dagger Series Book 2
Haunted by a disturbing dream, she must face evils beyond her imagination
It is 1783 England and Isabella Deveraux is an independent, fearless young woman who has hardened
her heart to everyone that mattered to her, until the night she experiences a disturbing dream about her
twin brother, Charlie, on the eve of their 19th birthday. Charlie and his school mates have been abducted
by the devil incarnate and she is resolved to do what ever it takes to save him, even if that means
reconciling with her estranged family and placing her faith and life in the hands of an intimidating Irish
mercenary Captain.
>>>A mercenary who will do just about anything, for the right price
Captain Aiden Townsend is more than willing to save the lives of three privileged schoolboys, for the
right price. Jaded by his own devastating loss, Aiden has worked hard to keep his distance from the
female persuasion until he is introduced to Lady Isabella Deveraux. As he sails his ship from England to
Dublin, with the beautiful Lady Deveraux aboard, he formulates a plan to help her. But if his plan is to
work, he must break through the walls that surround her heart while tearing down a few of his
own.
Olivia's Promise
The Jeweled Dagger Series Book 3
How far would you go to save your best friend from a fate worse than death?
Olivia Townsend is willing to do whatever it takes to save Lilly from just such a fate.
The year is 1804 and Lady Olivia Sophia Allen Townsend has just turned 20 years old. She is beautiful,
well-educated and considered by some in polite society to be far too eccentric for her own good. When
Olivia was younger, she was very open about her gift. She is not only able to see spirits, but she can talk
to them as well. Being shunned by her peers has caused Olivia to turn her back on those who need her
the most - spirits caught between two worlds. That is until her best friend Lilly Collins comes to her in the
middle of the night and asks for her help. Lilly can’t remember what happened to her and finds herself in
need of Olivia’s unique gifts.
>>>Across the sea
Olivia’s younger sister, Coco, is also gifted with a unique set of skills - she can touch someone and know
things about them that they would sometimes prefer to keep hidden. Together, the sisters set off on a
sea voyage, from Ireland to America, intent on solving the mystery of Lilly’s untimely death.
>>>Southern elites, heirs to an empire
Brody and Quinton Beaumont are fine-looking, eligible, southern gentlemen, and heirs to a successful
cotton empire. They also happen to be twins, hiding a deep dark secret. Their mother, Annabelle
Beaumont, died eight years earlier on the night of their annual birthday winter ball, yet she continues to
rule over their plantation home with an iron fist.
Olivia, who has never been drawn to any man, feels an undeniable connection to Brody Beaumont, but
first, she must figure out if she can trust him, and if he or his twin brother Quinton had anything to do with
Lilly’s death.
Lara's Story
by by Diane Merril Wigginton
Genre: Historical Romance
SHATTERED BY HEARTBREAK
“When a heart breaks, it does not break evenly, cleaving in half exactly down the middle.”
Surrounded by her large, boisterous family in 1840s Ireland, Lara Flannigan has never known anything
but love and belonging—until the day tragedy strikes, leaving her abandoned and forced into indentured
servitude.
REMADE IN A NEW WORLD.
Just when all hope seems lost, Lara is discovered by a childless American couple, visiting Ireland to aid
in the famine-relief effort. With barely a chance to look back, she’s swept away to a bustling new
continent—and a dizzying new reality. One of petticoats, opulent townhouses, and the cold reaches of
Philadelphia high society. Desperate for a future, Lara works tirelessly to fit into her new life... while still
haunted by a past that won’t let her go. Set in a fascinating historical period, Lara’s Story is a gripping
young adult novel that explores the strength of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness to heal a
broken heart.
I was born in Riverside, California in 1963. My family and I moved to San Diego when I was 7 and I
never looked back. I had a very rich life growing up with my brother, David, and best friend Gigi. I
married my husband, David in 1998 and we lived in Encinitas, California for a couple of years before
moving to Herald, California in 2001. We have a blended family of 6 kids and truly enjoyed the rural life
on a 5 1/2 acre ranch, 45 minutes south of Sacramento. I love writing and creating stories that are
different from and intriguing. I like to give my readers a little something extra and unexpected. I have
always wanted to be a published author, but the timing never seemed right. Raising a family and working
fulltime always took precedence. Shortly after I turned 50 I decided that if I continued to put off my
dreams, the time would never be right. So, with an idea in my head, I sat down and began writing. I
wanted there to be no regrets in my life. What resulted was a historical romance, filled with adventure,
suspense, and an underlying epic love story weaved in for good measure and "Angelina's Secret" was
born. I loved everything about the process of writing and there are currently three books in "The Jeweled
Dagger Series." I am very excited about the future and thrilled to be writing fulltime now since I retired
from my "9 to 5," job at the end of April 2017. My husband retired shortly after me and our youngest was
a sophomore in college so we decided that it was time that we had an adventure of our own. We made
the move to Kalispell, Montana and the adventures just seem to happen every day. We go for hikes in
our own backyard or take off for Glacier National Forest on a whim. We currently have seven grandkids,
with another one due this August 2018. Being "Grandma and Grandpa" is the icing on the cake for us. I
count my blessings every day because I know how lucky I am. Life is good and now I can devote my
days to doing what I really love, and that is writing and creating more stories.
GUEST POST
What inspired you to write this book?
Answer: When I sat down to write, Angelina’s
Secret, I wanted to write a grand love story that incorporated
adventure and suspense into the story line. Then when the idea formed
for the second book, Isabella’s Heart, I just wanted to carry that
same line of thinking in the plot. And you can’t have a series
without writing at least three books, so I wrote Olivia’s Promise.
After writing the three books I felt very accomplished and went on to
write, Lara’s Story, about an Irish Immigrant who came to America
during the Great Famine. It’s rich in culture, visualization and
emotion.
What can we expect from you in the future?
Answer: I’ve just finished a Modern Romance
and I am working on a Suspense/Thriller. The Modern Romance is
complete and edited and I am currently getting ready to shop it
around to agents.
Can you tell us a little bit about the
characters in the Jeweled Dagger Series?
Answer: Book 1 of The Jeweled Dagger Series are
of course Angelina, who is stubborn, loyal, smart, witty and strong
willed, and determined that she will never be possessed by any man
because they are a bunch useless men, her father, brother and uncle
are the exceptions to this rule of thumb.
Captain Jude Deveraux is a pirate and part of
the French gentry. He’s strong, determined and usually gets what he
wants, that is until Angelina comes along. He is smitten from the
start and pursues her to England where he was educated so he knows
how to blend in.
How did you come up with the concept and
characters for the book?
Answer: It came to me in a dream. When I would
get stuck, A.K.A. writers block, I would take a hot bath or go to bed
and ponder the problem as I fell asleep and the answer would come to
me. I don’t do outlines because I want to be as surprised by the
twists and turns as my readers are.
Where did you come up with the names in the
story?
Answer: It was about the secrets that Angelina
was forced to keep, to protect the one man she found herself in love
with and couldn’t live without, A.K.A, “Angelina’s Secret.”
What did you enjoy most about writing this
book?
Answer: How it made me feel to get the words
out there, and how freeing it felt to open up my heart and express my
feelings and emotions so freely on the page.
Who designed your book covers?
Answer: I found a company called, IzzardInk and
they helped me put it all together.
Are your characters based off real people or
did they all come entirely from your imagination?
Answer: They are completely from my
imaginations.
Do your characters seem to hijack the story
or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story? Convince us why
you feel your book is a must read.
Answer: Each book is unique in the sense that I
birthed the idea and the storylines. I like to describe, The Jeweled
Dagger Series as Pirates of the Caribbean clashes with Downton Abby,
while Lara’s Story is a roller coaster ride of emotions from start
to end. Each book is meticulously fashioned to give you the most bang
for your buck.
If your book had a candle, what scent would
it be?
Answer: Sandalwood and Lavender, fresh,
intoxicatingly sexy and makes you feel good but leaves you wanting
more.
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