Vow's Trilogy

What happened to Bybee's Time Travels?

No worries, dear reader... Binding Vows, Silent Vows, and Redeeming Vows will be back online very soon.

The first three books in the MacCoinnich Time Travels were previously published by The Wild Rose Press. The rights to these books have reverted back to me and I'm in the process of changing the covers and reformatting this bestselling series.

All three books will be available on the Kindle, the Nook, iBooks, and at Smashwords. Print copies are still available on all .coms that previously had it.

E-Book pricing will go down to $3.99 per book.

And yes... I'm working on Amber's book. Stay tuned.

.99 Cents ~ Binding Vows ~

For one week ONLY... Binding Vows will be onsale for only .99 cents everywhere online.

Don't delay, fill your e-reader for the summer and start the journey through time with Duncan and Tara.

Duncan MacCoinnich's task...

 

Travel to the twenty-first century Renaissance Faire, deflower the Druid virgins, and go home. Only his job is not so easily accomplished with the virgin in question, Tara McAllister.

Time is running out. The evil is closing in on them both.

Tara finds Duncan irresistible after what was supposed to be a mock Hand-fasting binds them.

When Duncan whisks her to his home in Scotland she could accept that.

But, can she forgive him for taking away her modern life when she finds herself in the sixteenth century?

And is it love they feel? Or something else?


Amazon

Barnes & Noble

The Wild Rose Press 
  

I'm giving away a...

I'm giving away a signed print copy of my Amazon Bestseller, Silent Vows. However, you must - must - must go on over to Goodreads, be a member, and sign up via them to enter a chance to win. So click on the link below. The winner is picked by the good people at Goodreads and will take place in July. Which means you'll have a chance to read Binding Vows first! Hint, hint! And of course you'll want to follow up Silent Vows with Redeeming Vows so you might as well order your copy now! *insert big smile with wiggly eyebrows here*

Goodreads Book Giveaway

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by Catherine Bybee

Giveaway ends July 01, 2011.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Thank you - True Jennifer -

I found this amazing reader review on Amazon today. It's posted under Redeeming Vows but it really does a wonderful job of talking about the entire trilogy~

I love days like this!

I can't believe I nearly missed the conclusion to the MacCoinnich Time Travel Series! I just had no idea it had been released but I'm so glad I snatched it up in the nick of time! So many times, I encounter series' where one or a few books don't hold the same type of magic that the first had, and I'm pleased to say, this is not one of them! The three books in the series, Binding Vows, Silent Vows and now Redeeming Vows, read as a seamless piece of work, where characters stay true to the first time we encounter them and if changes do occur, they still remain true to character.

This book finally tells the story of Tara's sister (from Binding Vows) Liz and Duncan's brother (also from Binding Vows) Fin. The two first encounter each other in Silent Vows and I remember being drawn to them from the very start! The chemistry between these two were intense in the beginning and remain that way. Supporting characters in Redeeming Vows also have such strong personalities that I'd love to read more about them. Including Liz's son Simon, and the youngest MacCoinnich's, Cian and Amber. There is an art to being drawn to characters who don't take center stage in a book and Ms.Bybee definitely knows that art form well. From first encountering Fin in Binding Vows and then being introduced to Liz in Silent Vows, I have always wanted to see their story unfold, either separate or together, the same goes for the younger cast members in Redeeming vows. I feel they each would have interesting stories to tell. I'm trying not to give away too much, but this conclusion in the series has one final story with Grianna who has been the constant villain since we first encountered her in Binding Vows. Character powers unfold more in depth.

This book has an incredible amount of action and of course romance that keeps you wanting to know what's going to happen next. This was definitely a fitting conclusion and Catherine Bybee, I'm dying to read more of your work!

I'm Blogging at...

I'm over at Faith's today, blogging about series romance and trilogy's. Come on over and wave!

http://faithvsmith.blogspot.com/

Release Day for Lizzy and Fin!

Whoo hoo... it's here, my official release day for Redeeming Vows. Book three in the MacCoinnich time travel trilogy.

For all you e-reading junkies, like myself, you can download your copy by clicking HERE and then click on the most beautiful cover in the world. Okay, maybe not the most beautiful, but it sure is nice. So just look for this lovely chest on The Wild Rose Press's website. You won't be disappointed.

Blurb:

Modern day, single mom, Lizzy McAllister is forced to bow to the medieval men who surround her when she’s thrust back in time to the sixteenth century against her will. When Lizzie finds herself trapped in time with Fin, the one man she finds both irresistible and maddening, she agrees to combine forces with him and his family to rid Scotland of the evil witch Grainna.

Finlay MacCoinnich’s attraction to Lizzie sizzles the very air they breathe. Tearing down the solid walls the woman has built around her won’t be easy, but he’s willing to do anything to keep her by his side. When a spell cast by their deadliest foe throws them forward in time, will they manage to find their way back in time to save their family from peril? And will Lizzy willingly stay in his time, or abandon him altogether?

Amazon Top 100 Seller in Time Travel Romance

So I'm only a few days away from the official release of Redeeming Vows, book three in my MacCoinnich Time Travel Trilogy, and today I clicked on over and found Redeeming Vows at #91 in the top 100 in Time Travel Romance. Yep, the print version is already on the best seller list. So yeah!

I found my mail box nice and plump with my author copies of Redeeming Vows. It's so nice to hold a book in your hand. Yeah, the thrill of publishing, in any form, is great... but the print book simply is nicer!

I re-read my whole story from page one to the end once I can hold the book in my hand. Ahhh... so nice!

Click HERE for your Amazon order

or HERE to order direct from my publisher

Early Print Release or Redeeming Vows

Whoo to the hoo! Redeeming Vows is out early in Print!

So click here to order your copy today.

Here is the blurb:

For her own safety, modern day, single mom, Lizzy McAllister is forced to bow to the medieval men who surround her when she’s thrust back in time to the sixteenth century against her will. When Lizzie finds herself trapped in time with Fin, the one man she finds both irresistible and maddening, she agrees to combine forces with him to rid Scotland of the evil witch, Grainna.

Finlay MacCoinnich’s attraction to Lizzie sizzles the very air they breathe. Tearing down the solid walls the woman has built around her won’t be easy, but he’s willing to do anything to keep her by his side. When a spell cast by their deadliest foe throws them forward in time, will they manage to find their way back in time to save their family from peril? And will Lizzy willingly stay in his time, or abandon him altogether?

Blog Interview and Giveaway

Sky has a wonderful (if I do say so myself) interview up for me on her blog. There is a sneak peak at Fin and Lizzy's story, Redeeming Vows. So come on over and wave... it's kinda lonely!

http://skypuringtonwrites.blogspot.com/

Don't delay... We'll pick one lucky winner of a free copy of Binding Vows - Book One in my MacCoinnich Time Travel Trilogy.

Let's Review Social Networking

Last year I video blogged about Social Networking. I talked about Myspace, Facebook and Twitter and I also talked about HQN sales and how the recession isn't hitting romance very hard.

By popular demand, I'm going to re-post my video blog: See Below -

The pudding has been proven by my increasing sales over the last year. In my December Blues blog I've received a bunch of feedback and hear the frustration in the voice of many writers. It can be frustrating trying to get noticed in this crazy world of authors, books, manuscripts and slush piles. And even when you have a sale... you have to hit the road hard for people to go out and buy your books. But don't give up! Keep plugging. Keep Writing!

Take my advice on my Video Blog or toss it out the window. This is working for me, at least on some level.

Live at Bitten By Books ~ Stop by Now!!

I'm live at Bitten By Books. I'm giving away 2 Amazon Gift cards... all you have to do is show up, make a comment or two, or follow any of the other rules for more chances to win.

Click HERE to link on over.

Save the Date... RSVP

I'll be over at Bitten By Books on this Monday September 13th all day long. I'm giving away a couple of gift cards for Amazon and spreading lots of love.

Click HERE to link on over. RSVP for more points to win the gift cards.

Release Day!

The long awaited release of Silent Vows is officially here. Yes, the print has been out for a few weeks but so many of my readers are die-hard e-readers so here ya go folks... Click HERE to link over to The Wild Rose Press and download your copy of Myra MacCoinnich's story today.

Book Two the the MacCoinnich Time Travel Trilogy:

Silent Vows:

Myra, a medieval virgin druidess, flees five hundred years into the future to escape death at the hands of a cursed witch and lands in the arms of a handsome but cynical twenty-first century cop.

Officer Todd Blakely knows Myra is hiding something , but can't resist her innocent charms. Destiny throws them both into a world of intrigue and mysticism. Can Todd be the true white knight she needs? Or will magic and the winds of time tear them apart?

Excerpt:

“I want you,” he whispered in her hair, not willing to break their contact.

She stiffened when his words registered. “I don’t—”

“You want the same thing, Myra. Don’t try and deny it.”

“I don’t know what I want. I’ve not ever...” She didn’t finish her sentence.

“Not ever what?”

“No one has ever kissed me the way you do. Let alone anything more.”

A virgin? Was that even possible? “You mean you’ve never...?”

“Never.” She lowered her head and removed her hands from his shoulders.

“Hey.” He caught her gaze. “It’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” He kissed her again, briefly, then placed a protective arm over her shoulders and walked her home. “So are the men in Scotland blind?”

She laughed. “Nay.”

“What then?”

“My father is very protective.”

“Does your father know you’re here?”

“Much to his dismay, but we had no choice.”

Interesting, a protective father who sent his daughter away to a different country without any money. Something wasn’t lining up.

They were within a block of his home when Myra stiffened, and all color washed from her face. She stopped and spun in a slow circle.

“What is it?”

“Someone is watching us.”

“Some of the neighbors are busybodies.”

“No, Todd. The one who watches wants more than to gossip.”

Now the hair on his neck stood on end.

REVIEWS:

Affair de Coeur 5 Stars ~

Silent Vows is a fascinating time-travel tale of ancient Druids and modern heroes that pulls the reader in from the very first page. Ms. Bybee has created a myriad of characters who immediately forge a bond with the reader and take you back into the 16th century with skillful ease. Her combination of time-travel, ancient magic and 16th century Scottish culture with a 21st century male macho law enforcer hero is absolutely brilliant and hilarious. And Todd quickly discovers that his modern machismo doesn’t hold a candle to a 16th century Scottish warrior’s!
This is the second book of a trilogy, but easily stands alone. I haven’t read the first book, Binding Vows, but definitely plan on it now and can’t wait for the third, Redeeming Vows. This trilogy is hot and definitely a keeper!
Lani Roberts ~ Affair de Coeur

Romance in the Backseat

I enjoyed the interactions between the medieval family of druids and the twenty-first century men and women they fell in love with. In Silent Vows, the reactions of the characters to both the technology and people of the future (or the past) were entertaining and insightful without straining the limits of believability. For an interesting, unique, and engaging read, Silent Vows by Catherine Bybee is a sure bet.

Pepper ~ Romance in the Backseat

There's a real sense of danger and suspense to the story, a well-crafted, well-paced plot that keeps you turning pages, enough sexual tension to set your desk or e-reader smoking, wonderful secondary characters and Ms. Bybee's wry sense of humor underpinning it all.

5 Stars ~ Angel Martinez, Author of Finn

It is a light, fun, absorbing read that disappoints only because it ends. My one caution would be not to pick it up without an afternoon to finish, the result would be extreme frustration!

5 Stars ~ Tammy Schneider, Goodreads Review

Silent Vows ~ Amazon Top 100 Time Travel Romance August 2010

Manic Monday - Early Print Release

Yep, you heard it here... Silent Vows, the print release, came out Friday of last week.

The Wild Rose Press will often times release the print version of their novels three weeks before the digital release. So if you're a die-hard print reader... then make your way over to my publishers website and order your copy today.

Here, I'll make it easy for you: Click HERE to link over.

Fun Friday

Okay... I'm so excited about this book... and I think I did a darn good job on the trailer.

What do you think?





Silent Vows will be here in print and e-book September 3rd 2010 from The Wild Rose Press.

Covey Trailer Awards + Binding Vows

Okay folks... I'm up for another trailer award. This time with the New Covey Trailer Award site. I could use your vote.

Click HERE for the link. Binding Vows is #8. By all means, check out the other entries and vote with your heart. But do vote.

Because their site takes quite a bit of time to load, I'll post my trailer here for you to watch. But you need to go to their site to vote.

Happy Summer Everyone!

Binding Vows ~ 5 Tombstones from BBB

5 Tombstones from Bitten By Books!

Tara McAllister is a waitress who works for tips while going to nursing school. She is a typical woman of the 21st century. She doesn’t believe things she can’t see or touch. She also has a friend that talks her into attending a Renaissance Faire where they must be in full costume and sleep in tents. She is overjoyed…not.Duncan MacCoinnich is from the 16th century but has traveled in time to the 21st century. He is of Druid descent, and magic runs through his veins. Duncan and his brother must find what they need in modern times within three days or the witch Grainna will be too powerful to take down.


Tara and her friend Cassy drive to a Renaissance Faire in the middle of nowhere California in the summer heat. Tara hates it from the get go. Cassy is excited that there is a witch that will read palms and dares Tara to go. Tara is twenty-five and still a virgin, so she decides that if the witch can guess that, she will shut up and pretend to enjoy herself. The witch guesses correctly and makes them into royalty during the fair. She starts to enjoy herself until a gorgeous man and his brother start talking about witches and druids. Duncan needs to take Tara away before Grainna can kill her for her innocence and will stop at nothing to do it; he just doesn’t think his feelings for her will get in the way. He decides that if he can’t save her in this time then he must take her back to his. He just hopes that she won’t hate him for too long because he wants her more than just a way to stop Grainna - he wants her for himself.


Binding Vows was such a amazing book. It is possibly the best I have read so far this year. In a typical romance where the woman or man travels back in time, it is usually dreamy and sweet. Not in this book. It tells what it would be like for a typical woman to go back. You have no indoor plumbing, cars, modern medicine or air conditioning. Doesn’t seem so romantic now, huh? Well, Tara is just that woman and she ain’t happy. It is hilarious watching her get to know her new surroundings and laughing at Duncan while he tries to make it easier for her. What a pair these two are. It was so much fun getting to know them. Of course, Catherine left a cliff hanger, and now we must wait for the next installment. Is it ready yet?

Pick up your copy today: E-book - or - Print

~Oh the Cover Gods~

I can't hold back... I should wait... but I just can't!

Rae Monet - When we meet, m'dear, I'm going to cover you with kisses. It will be embarrassing for both of us, but I'm gonna do it anyway.

And yes... that is Jimmy Thomas, don't you just wanna run your fingers all over that chest, Jimmy Thomas. *fans self*

Here is the cover for the third and final book in my time travel trilogy.

Redeeming Vows is the story of Fin and Lizzy. You've met Fin in Binding Vows - and you'll meet Liz in Silent Vows, due out September 3rd.

But is this not the bomb of book covers? Like award winning! And this will be in print and E-book... So I get to slobber all over this hunk!

Contracts and Milestones

Yes... you heard me... I'm being offered another contract. Does it ever get old. "Hell no!"
The third and final book in my time travel trilogy, Redeeming Vows, has been in my editors hands for less than two weeks and a contract is on its way to my hands.

Fin and Lizzy's story completes the circle, literally and figuratively. For those who have picked up Binding Vows and who are looking forward to Myra's story, Silent Vows, this final chapter ties the entire trilogy into a neat little bow.

The Milestone for me and this final book is how much my writing has changed. I think improved but I'll let you all decided that for yourselves once you put down the last book. I will sometimes laugh and tell the world that if it wasn't for spell check I'd never have had the nerve to try my hand at fiction writing. I still put a lot of the credit for my lack of spelling errors on my critique partners who catch things I don't and to my editor who finds things that slip past the first two of us... but with Redeeming Vows... I think it really did fit the description "Edited within an inch of its life."

Bottom line to any writer is this... Sloppy Submissions = Revise/Resub Requests. Add a story that needs work and you end up with a rejection.

Back to my happy dance.

Happy Monday Everyone!

Book Club Pick ~ Binding Vows

Binding Vows has been picked by the Romance Book Club to read and discuss. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheRomanceBookClub/
If you've read, or plan on reading Binding Vows, come on over to the loop and join in the book club discussion!

BLURB:

Travel to the twenty-first century Renaissance Faire, deflower the Druid virgins, and go home. Only his job is not so easily accomplished with the virgin in question, Tara McAllister. Time is running out. The evil is closing in on them both.

Tara finds Duncan irresistible after what was supposed to be a mock Hand-fasting binds them.
When Duncan whisks her to his home in Scotland she could accept that. But, can she forgive him for taking away her modern life when she finds herself in the sixteenth century?