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Ashlyn Macnamara is visiting the virtual offices today to chat about A Most Scandalous Proposal. Please give her a warm welcome!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Reader, writer, mother, bilingual, cat-lover, escapist, Internet junkie.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about A Most Scandalous Proposal?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] My debut Regency begins when my hero, Benedict Revelstoke, sees his old childhood friend, Julia St. Claire, named as party to a wager in White’s betting book. Neither one of them is sure what’s going on at first, but they piece it together soon enough. Julia’s sister’s long-term crush on has set his sights on winning Julia’s hand in marriage. She only has to find a way to dissuade a man who won’t take no for an answer—which is understandable since he’s already bet a considerable sum on her saying yes.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] A couple of years ago, I read two separate historical romances. One was Beverley Kendall’s debut Sinful Surrender, in which the heroine has a long-time crush on the hero. Missy, the heroine, confides a lot in her sister, and that relationship got me thinking about how the angst of a long-standing, unrequited crush might color the younger sister’s views of love and romance.
At the same time, I read Emma Wildes’s Lessons From a Scarlet Lady, which featured two romances. So that got me thinking about telling the story of both sisters in the same book. My working title was A TALE OF TWO SISTERS to reflect the duality of the story.
And then somewhere along the way I realized I was unconsciously riffing on Sense and Sensibility, but that was perfectly in line with my Regency setting, so I went with it.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Julia?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Loyal, headstrong, devious.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If Benedict had a theme song, what would it be?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Benedict begs I not reveal this particular bit of information, lest the Upperton sisters get wind of it and insist on performing it at their next musicale. They’re certain to butcher anything they attempt. However, they’ll have a job trying to present “Wonderwall” by Oasis on Regency musical instruments. “There are many things that I would like to say to you, but I don’t know how…”
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name one thing Julia is never without.
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Unlike her sister, who always has her head in the clouds, Julia is never without the head on her shoulders. Well, unless Benedict gives her a bit too much wine. At that point, all bets are off.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things will you never find in Benedict’s pockets?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Oooh, let me think about that one.
He’d never carry lumps of sugar to feed his horses as treats. He prefers to give them carrots, as it’s better for them. Plus sugar was a bit of a luxury item in the Regency.
He would most definitely never have an invitation to one of the Earl of Clivesden’s parties. He hasn’t liked Clivesden since they were in school together, and the blow-up over Clivesden’s choice of bride only exacerbated matters.
For the third, I’m going to say a copy of Debrett’s Peerage, because while he is the (younger) son of a marquess, he doesn’t hold much with all the goings-on in London. He much prefers a quieter life in the country.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is Julia’s greatest regret?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] This is going to be difficult to answer without introducing spoilers. I think Julia’s answer at the beginning of the book and at the end would be two different things. At the beginning, anyway, she’d have made reference to a traumatic event she experienced during her childhood, which colored her view of love and passionate feelings.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Odd as it might sound, J. K. Rowling. If it wasn’t for Harry Potter fanfiction, I’d never have learned I can write. When I was in school, I never wanted to get anywhere near anything that smacked of creative writing, but maybe that’s because my teachers often forced us to write poetry. Adhering to things like rhythm and rhyme schemes require far too much discipline.
For this particular book, see the reply to the concept and characters question.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] An empty house, a broken Internet connection, and at least an idea of where things are going (but I can’t decide this ahead of time—my characters have their own ideas and don’t like to listen to me).
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] I’m going to go with Sherry Thomas’s Tempting the Bride, only because it’s her latest. Just about anything she writes, really. I love, love, love her lush prose style.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] I don’t know if I can pinpoint one book that turned me on to reading per se. I’ve always loved to read, and before that I loved to have stories read to me. What I recall most is a book of fairy tale we owned when I was a child. I remember asking for “Wassilissa the Beautiful” as often as possible, because, like any good Russian tale, it was the longest in the collection. It was a great way to delay bedtime.
I can tell you which books turned me on to re-reading: the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I read those over and over when I was younger.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Anything that allows me to avoid the housework. I’ve got a teetering TBR pile, so I’m pretty good. If I don’t feel like reading, I’ve got a stash of yarn begging for me to knit it into something. Or I might decide to catch up with the latest goings-on at Downton Abbey.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Ashlyn Macnamara] Through my website: http://ashlynmacnamara.net
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorAshlynMacnamara
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/ashlyn_mac
Sign up for my newsletter.
And you can often find me blogging with the Dashing Duchesses.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
You can purchase A Most Scandalous Proposal from your favorite bookseller or by clicking the links below. Available in print and digital.
About the book:
In Ashlyn Macnamara’s stunning romance debut—perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina Jeffries—two childhood friends in Regency England discover love with the most unlikely of partners: each other.
“A tale of high-stakes scandal and heartfelt passion . . . a most delicious treat!”—New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare
After watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the ton’s golden boy for years, Miss Julia St. Claire has foresworn love and put herself firmly on the shelf. Unfortunately, her social-climbing mother and debt-ridden father have other ideas, and jump at the chance to marry Julia off to the newly named Earl of Clivesden . . . the man of Sophia’s dreams.
Since resigning his cavalry commission, Benedict Revelstoke has spent his time in London avoiding the marriage mart. But when he discovers that the Earl of Clivesden has his sights set on Julia, Benedict tries to protect his childhood best friend from the man’s advances—only to discover that more than friendship is driving his desire to defend her. He surprises them both with the force of his feelings, but when Julia refuses him, and her father announces her betrothal, Benedict fears he’s lost her forever—until Julia approaches him with a shocking scheme that will ruin her for all respectable society and lead them into an exquisite world of forbidden pleasures.
Includes a preview of Ashlyn Macnamara’s next novel, A Most Devilish Rogue
About the author:
Ashlyn Macnamara writes Regency romance with a dash of wit and a hint of wicked. She considers writing her mid-life crisis but reckons producing romance novels is a lot less dangerous than skydiving or rock climbing. She lives outside Montreal with her husband, two teenage daughters and a cat. When not thinking about ballrooms and gentleman’s clubs, she looks for other excuses to neglect the housework, among them knitting, reading and wasting time on the internet in the guise of doing research.
Today, we have a very special guest! Please welcome the multi-talented Jane Ashford to the virtual offices. Jane is celebrating the release of her first book in 10 years and I am absolutely thrilled that she was able to drop by for a chat!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Jane] I love learning. I practice kindness. I’m a story junkie and inveterate storyteller.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about Once Again a Bride?
[Jane] It’s a double love story. Charlotte Wylde and her maid Lucy Bowman both find their perfect matches after enduring a miserable year in a cold, rigid household.
Charlotte’s father, knowing he was losing his mental faculties, married her off to an acquaintance he thought would keep her safe. Unfortunately, his judgment was flawed, and Henry Wylde cares only about Charlotte’s dowry. He treats her with contempt and allows his servants to do the same. Charlotte is determined to rebel when Henry is murdered in the dark streets of London. She’s freed from the shackles of a horrible marriage, but penniless.
Henry’s nephew Alec is amazed to discover that his unpleasant old uncle left a lovely young widow. He’s drawn to her against his better judgment, and soon embroiled in the tangle his uncle left behind. Alec’s sassy young footman finds Lucy equally entrancing.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Charlotte?
[Jane] Determined, sadder and wiser.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name one thing Alec is never without.
[Jane] His sense of responsibility.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things will you never find in Alec’s bedroom?
[Jane] Laudanum, handcuffs and his little sister’s fearsome cat.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is Charlotte’s greatest regret?
[Jane] That she didn’t understand her father’s failing mind more clearly and speak up when he was trying to settle her future.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Jane] My aunt gave me Pride and Prejudice for Christmas when I was twelve years old, and I’ve loved Jane Austen ever since. My small town public library gave me Georgette Heyer, an enduring delight. In college, I studied English literature – Beowulf to James Joyce and beyond. I was intimidated for a while by all that greatness. : ) But my longing to tell stories of my own eventually revived.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Jane] Well, my Mac laptop. A strong cup of English Breakfast tea. And the sign on the outside of my office door that says “working” and means “interrupt only for real emergencies.”
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What has changed the most in publishing since you started your career as an author?
[Jane] The proliferation of resources on the Internet and in groups like RWA. There are so many new ways for writers to get stories out there and to interact with readers and each other. It’s become a wonderful community.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How do you feel the romance genre has changed?
[Jane] I think it’s more inclusive, a larger world. There are many more kinds of love stories being told – in terms of protagonists, settings and sensibility.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Jane] Folly by Laurie King.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Jane] Read, of course! Get together with good friends. I love country walks. I’ve been spending some time in southern California and learning a whole new ecosystem. The blue jays look quite different from their Massachusetts kin! I enjoy going to the movies (the whole experience — popcorn, being part of an audience, previews, as well as the feature).
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Jane] My website is janeashford.com and my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jane-Ashford/154028944714495. I’ll be at the RT Booklovers Convention in May and hope to see lots of people there!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
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About the book:
ONCE AGAIN A BRIDE BY JANE ASHFORD – IN STORES FEBRUARY 2013
She couldn’t be more alone…
Widowhood has freed Charlotte Wylde from a demoralizing and miserable marriage. But when her husband’s intriguing nephew and heir arrives to take over the estate, Charlotte discovers she’s unsafe in her own home… Alec Wylde was shocked by his uncle’s untimely death, and even more shocked to encounter his uncle’s beautiful young widow. Now clouds of suspicion are gathering, and charges of murder hover over Charlotte’s head.
He could be her only hope…or her next victim…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. Jane’s historical and contemporary romances have been published all over the world, and she has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Eighteen of her Regency romances will be published by Sourcebooks in the near future! Born in Ohio, Jane currently lives in Boston. For more information, please visit www.janeashford.com.
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| | Title: How to Tame a Willful Wife Author: Christy English |
May Contain Spoilers
From Amazon:
How To Tame A Willful Wife:
1. Forbid her from riding astride
2. Hide her dueling sword
3. Burn all her breeches and buy her silk drawers
4. Frisk her for hidden daggers
5. Don’t get distracted while frisking her for hidden daggers…
Anthony Carrington, Earl of Ravensbrook, expects a biddable bride. A man of fiery passion tempered by the rigors of war into steely self-control, he demands obedience from his troops and his future wife. Regardless of how fetching she looks in breeches.
Promised to the Earl of Plump Pockets by her impoverished father, Caroline Montague is no simpering miss. She rides a war stallion named Hercules, fights with a blade, and can best most men with both bow and rifle. She finds Anthony autocratic, domineering, and…ridiculously gorgeous.
It’s a duel of wit and wills in this charming retelling of The Taming of the Shrew. But the question is…who’s taming whom?
Review:
I had high hopes for How to Tame a Willful Wife, and I was left disappointed for one reason; I didn’t like the hero, and he never won me over. Caroline, on the other hand, was a fun heroine, full of spunk and not willing to just sit around and wait on her overbearing husband. She was overindulged as a child, and allowed to explore life in her own way. Her father, a rough and crusty sort of guy, saw no problem with his daughter learning how to wield weapons and learn to defend herself. The world wasn’t a safe place, after all, what with all of the conflicts going on around them. Raised by fighters, Caroline is unrepentant that she isn’t a girly type of a girl. Her mother is less than thrilled, and constantly harps on her to grow up and act like a lady, but Caroline is too stubborn and too independent to listen.
One of the things that I liked about her was that despite being a rough and tumble girl, she was always aware that she had a duty to uphold. Her reputation was everything, and she tried not to bring any embarrassment or scandal to the family. After her hasty, unwanted marriage to Anthony, whose wealth saved her family from poverty, she finds that nothing she does is good enough for her husband. She’s not allowed to be herself, and he expects her to conform to his idea of the perfect wife. No more riding aside, no more weapons lessons, no more, well, FUN, and Caroline doesn’t like that at all. What I didn’t like was that Anthony expected her to change who she was, without making any changes to himself. He still intended to carry on as before he was married, with his wife tucked away at his country estate. He would continue his own pursuits in London, and that included visits to his mistress. While that might have worked in Shakespeare’s day, it didn’t work for me.
My greatest disappointment with the book was my least favorite plot device, and it’s one that’s used too often in YA novels. The hero has made a terrible enemy, an awful man who ruined his younger sister. Instead of explaining the situation to Caroline, Anthony becomes evasive and refuses to tell her why she must stay away from one of the only friendly and welcoming people she’s met. Why, why, why must she never speak to Lord Carlyle? By not treating Caroline like an adult, by not being upfront with her, all he did was push her into danger. Carlyle is a smooth operator, always kind and helpful, more so than her husband. I found Anthony annoying and thought Caroline deserved better. I did enjoy the author’s writing style, and hope that the hero of the next book in the series is a little more likable for me.
Grade: C+
Here are more tempting romances to feed your eReader! I love Loretta Chase and Tessa Dare, and several of their titles are discounted at Amazon. December is turning out to be a dangerous month for my pocketbook!
Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase – 2.99
Lessons from a Scandalous Bride by Sophie Jordan – 2.99
How to Be a Proper Lady by Katharine Ashe – 2.99
Blame it on bath by Caroline Linden – 2.99
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare – 2.99
I can’t resist holiday romances, and Random House is releasing a pair of Mary Balogh’s classic titles. They are sharing an excerpt of A Christmas Bride/Christmas Beau for your reading pleasure. If you enjoy, please consider ordering from the links below.
A CHRISTMAS BRIDE/CHRISTMAS BEAU by Mary Balogh, Excerpt
About the book:
In a pair of classic Regency-era Christmas romance novels from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, the holidays herald the greatest gift of all: unexpected, all-consuming love.
A Christmas Bride
The very wealthy Edgar Downes has promised his aging father to finally take a bride—specifically, to wed a titled lady by Christmas. London is full of pretty, proper, and eligible misses, but it’s the widow Helena, Lady Stapleton, in a shocking red dress, who captures Edgar’s attention. Helena is intrigued by the seductive stranger—but he’s simply not in her class. Marriage, of course, would never do. But in a season of miracles, something wondrous is about to happen.
Christmas Beau
Not even the warm, forgiving Christmas spirit can stop the Marquess of Denbigh from settling his score with Judith Easton: The beautiful young widow injured Denbigh’s pride years ago by jilting him for another man. Now that Judith is free from a nightmare marriage, the handsome marquess has her in his sights—and wants her in his arms. But to trust the tender words on his lips, Judith must not only see past the hardness of his heart, but learn once again to trust her own heart’s desire.
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Wendy Vella, author of The Reluctant Countess, is in the virtual offices today to introduce herself and chat about her new book. Please give her a warm welcome!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about yourself?
[Wendy Vella] I was born in the beautiful North Island of New Zealand where I live with my husband of 28 years Blake. I have a daughter Sophie age 25 and son Nathan 22.
I’m a hoarder of books an avid cyclist and lover of food. I’m a romantic who can’t watch a movie unless it has a happy ending. I hate shopping and usually end up with another black item that matches the three others in my closet. Patience is not one of my crowning glories but I rarely lose my temper and when I do RUN! I like to talk and often, according to my husband, it takes me an average of 100 words to get to the point. My favourite time of the year is Christmas when according to my family I turn into a crazed Christmas Fairy with maniacal tendencies.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about The Reluctant Countess?
[Wendy Vella] It’s a story about two people who have never had a reason to trust before. Born into different worlds both have been betrayed by people close to them. Patrick the hero is arrogant, distinguished and hides his emotional scars behind a carefully erected façade. Circumstances place Sophie into a life she is not equipped to cope with yet must to protect the two people she loves most. It’s a journey with plenty of colourful characters, humor and passion that eventually finds Sophie and Patrick in each other’s arms where finally they can find the love they always believed would elude them.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Wendy Vella] I was looking for a competition to enter and found one that gave you the starting scene of a book. The scenario was a ballroom with a handsome Lord and a mysterious Countess and that was where The Reluctant Countess came from. I actually never entered the competition but it worked out well in the end.
The characters really just developed with the story. I had a Countess and an Earl so the main two were already given to me and the opening scene set up their personalities. Patrick was mistrusting of her from the start and Sophie hid her terror of the unfamiliar world she was thrust into by being cold and informal. I have some great secondary characters in this book too, which I hope everyone loves as much as I do.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Sophie?
[Wendy Vella] Protective, vulnerable, courageous.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If Patrick had a theme song, what would it be?
[Wendy Vella] (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name one thing Sophie won’t leave the house without.
[Wendy Vella] Spare hair pins.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things will you never find in Patrick’s pockets?
[Wendy Vella] His hands, a crumpled handkerchief and any item of food.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is Sophie’s greatest regret?
[Wendy Vella] That she has to live a lie to secure the happiness of the two people she loves most.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Wendy Vella] I love reading, and wonderful dialogue with creative characters and intriguing plots is very motivational. When I read something that really stirs me I want to write something that will have the same effect on readers.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Wendy Vella] I’m not big on rituals or needing peace and quiet to write. I simply need music, a chair and a laptop. I can pretty much write anywhere.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Wendy Vella] Angel Falls – Nora Roberts
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Wendy Vella] Georgette Heyer – These Old Shades
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Wendy Vella] Spend time with my family. Read or go for a long bike ride. We have some pretty neat scenery over here in NZ so I love getting out on my bike for a few hours.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Wendy Vella] My website is http://www.wendyvella.com/ and I have a facebook page http://facebook.com/AuthorWendyVella and Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/wendy_vella
“THE RELUCTANT COUNTESS” can be purchased from Random House INC http://www.randomhouse.com/book/221633/the-reluctant-countess-by-wendy-vella
Email: wendy@wendyvella.com
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
You can read an excerpt from The Reluctant Countess here – http://www.scribd.com/doc/112350111/Vella-ReluctantCountess-Final
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About the book:
From rising romance star Wendy Vella comes a Cinderella story of whirlwind passion between a dashing earl and a beautiful countess—and the secret that threatens to tear them apart.
Regal, poised, and elegant, Sophie, Countess of Monmouth, is everything that a highborn lady should be. But Sophie is hiding a past that is far from royal. When Patrick, Earl of Coulter, realizes that her story doesn’t add up, he resolves to find out the truth of what Sophie and her sister-in-law are concealing. Although Sophie has every reason to avoid him, the handsome and charismatic Patrick awakens something wicked deep within her soul . . . a powerful need that Sophie must stifle in order to protect her place in society.
Despite Sophie’s humble background, the raven-haired beauty has won Patrick’s heart. But what Sophie needs now is an ally. Viscount Myles Dumbly, the disgruntled former heir of Monmouth, is determined to expose Sophie as a fraud to recapture his lost inheritance. Soon Patrick is drawn into a fight for both their lives. Somehow he must find a way not only to rescue Sophie from poverty once and for all, but to keep her in his arms forever.
By: Julie,
on 8/31/2012
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Sabrina Darby is the author of The Short and Fascinating Tale of Angelina Whitcombe. I enjoyed this quirky read, and was delighted when Sabrina agreed to answer some of my questions. Check out what she has to say:
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Sabrina Darby] From my bio: I’ve been reading romance since the age of seven and learned my best vocabulary (dulcet, diaphanous, and turgid) from them!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about The Short and Fascinating Tale of Angelina Whitcombe?
[Sabrina Darby] This story was so much fun to write because the premise is basically a mom hiring a mistress for her son.
The official blurb is:
Wanted:
A beautiful young woman—preferably one with no connections, who won’t ask too many questions—to spend two weeks in the North of England with an obstinate, aloof, and utterly handsome man.
Must love dogs, fixing up crumbling castles, and gorgeous and complicated war heroes who may or may not be hiding hearts of gold under their gruff exteriors.
Must not, under any circumstances, fall in love . . .
Simpering misses need not apply.
You can find an excerpt at http://www.scribd.com/doc/100422106/The-Short-and-Fascinating-Tale-of-Angelina-Whitcombe-by-Sabrina-Darby
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Sabrina Darby] This story actually started as a blog post on TheBallroomBlog.com, where I was playing with some of the common story elements in historical romance: wounded, war-scarred hero, meddling mother, castle, etc. It grew into a series of posts and then into a novella.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Angelina?
[Sabrina Darby] Ambitious, Determined, Unconventional
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are three things John would never have in his pocket?
[Sabrina Darby] This is a hard one. John’s definitely the sort of guy who might collect random things if he thought they could be put to good use. Of course, he’s also very neat, so there would be nothing in his pocket by the end of the day. I do think, by the time the story happens, he would likely never have a gun in his pocket.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If Angelina had a theme song, what would it be?
[Sabrina Darby] Just prior to meeting John, I’d say her theme song is the Dar Williams version of Comfortably Numb.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Sabrina Darby] Another good question, and hard to pick just a few since there is no doubt that I’m influenced by all of the amazing artists who have come before me. However, for now, I’d say Ani DiFranco, Carole Maso and Magritte.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Sabrina Darby] Something to write with, something to write on, and a latte.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Sabrina Darby] If we’re talking romance, then I’d have to say the last Sarah MacLean book that I read.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Sabrina Darby] I can’t remember because I’ve been reading voraciously for as long as I can remember. However, books like Harriet the Spy definitely contributed to my love for writing.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Sabrina Darby] In the past, I used to love ballroom dancing and karate. These days, I like going to museums (Los Angeles has some of the best!), traveling and spending time with my husband, family and friends.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Sabrina Darby] I love when I get to interact with readers! You can find me online at SabrinaDarby.com, twitter.com/SabrinaDarby, facebook.com/sabrinadarbyromance or at TheBallroomBlog.com.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
You can order The Short and Fascinating Tale of Angelina Whitcombe from your favorite bookseller, or by clicking the widget below. Available in print and digital (digital is only .99!!)
Here are some cheap reads to feed your Kindle or Kindle app for the weekend! Today I am spotlighting one of my favorite Regency lines. InterMix is reprinting a selection of Signet’s Regency Romances. Much like Random House’s Loveswept imprint, the Signet Regency Romances will always be near and dear to my heart. Many of my favorite authors wrote for the line. These are all preorders for September and October.
The Errant Earl: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) by Amanda McCabe
The RITA Award-nominated Signet Regency Romance from Amanda McCabe. Available Digitally for the First Time After the untimely deaths of his estranged father and actress stepmother, Marcus Hadley returns home for the first time in years. Desperate to make amends for protesting the doomed couple’s marriage, he has decided to take charge of the young stepsister he never knew… But Julia is not a child any longer. She and a group of her actor friends have been living on the estate Marcus once called his home, and she knows Marcus will not approve. After all, he despised her mother and she was an actress. To save her friends from scorn, Julia conspires to have them play new roles in her household—as servants. But when she discovers that Marcus is a changed man, she stops worrying about losing her home—and starts to worry if she’s losing her heart… Be sure to look for Amanda McCabe’s other Regency Romances now available from InterMix: Scandal in Venice, The Spanish Bride, The Lady Rogue, and The Star of India. And don’t miss The Rules of Love, available December 2012.
Libby’s London Merchant: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) by Carla Kelly
An engaging Signet Regency Romance of mysterious suitors and surprising secrets from the “the powerful and wonderfully perceptive.”* Carla Kelly…
Available Digitally for the First Time
Beautiful Miss Libby Ames knew little about the man who landed unexpectedly at her country manor. Only that he called himself Mr. Nesbitt Duke, a London merchant. And after one look at Libby, he claimed he’d fallen in love. But it was soon clear that this handsome stranger was not being entirely truthful.
Arriving at Libby’s doorstep was not fate, but rather an encounter of Nesbitt’s own design. Furthermore, his position in life was far from that of a merchant. His name too was a lie. But his true identity was still not the greatest mystery. For Libby had no idea of the secret longings of her own heart—or what to do next about the mystery man, and the passionate love that has taken her by shocking surprise.
*New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney
The Jilting of Baron Pelham: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) by June Calvin
A classic Signet Regency Romance from beloved author June Calvin.
Available Digitally for the First Time
A Trio of Temptations
Though new to the London marriage mart, Miss Davida Gresham had three marvelous men in her young life. One was the devastatingly attractive Baron Montgomery Pelham, newly jilted by the most beautiful belle of the ton, and seeking to use Davida as an instrument of vengeance. One was the dazzingly handsome, fabulously wealthy Harrison Curzon, bored with experienced mistresses and lusting for an innocent bride. And the third was the gentle and kindly Duke of Harwood, the father of Davida’s best friend, looking for a wife to replace the one he had tragically lost. One match assured lasting safety. One match offered unleashed sensuality. And one match promised only certain shame. But the question was, which match would light the fire of love in the heart that had to choose for better or worse…?
The Wagered Heart: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) by Rhonda Woodward (Kindle Edition – Oct 9, 2012)
Available Digitally for the First Time
For "historically accurate writing that shines" (All About Romance) look no further than this classic Rhonda Woodward Signet Regency Romance.
Miss Julia Allard is enjoying an afternoon of shopping in town when a handsome stranger catches up to her. Before she knows what’s happening, she is in his arms being kissed! Miss Allard slaps her assailant, the Duke of Kelbourne, but not before her reputation is tarnished…and the memory of his passionate kiss is sealed on her lips. Cutting her Season short, she returns home to Bath to concoct an elaborate revenge. But little does she know that the duke has some rakish plans of his own…
Don’t miss Rhonda Woodward’s classics, A Spinster’s Luck and A Hint of Scandal–available in eBook from InterMix.
The Golden Feather: Signet Regency Romance (InterMix) by Amanda McCabe
A classic Signet Regency Romance from Amanda McCabe, an author who writes “flawlessly crafted historical romance” (Chicago Tribune).
Caroline Aldritch is shocked to learn her late husband’s only legacy to her is the Golden Feather, a notorious gaming establishment. Faced with a life of personal poverty, the genteel widow hatches a desperate scheme: She will don a silk mask, call herself Mrs. Archer, and risk scandal by running the Golden Feather. No one must ever discover her secret—not even dashing Lord Lyndon, who will stop at nothing to unmask her…
Don’t miss Amanda McCabe’s charming Signet Regency Romance, One Touch of Magic, available November 2012.
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Here are new adult releases for the week. It’s a monster list, with quite a few titles from my wish list. I think I am most excited for Her Amish Man because it looks wonderfully cheesy, and Not Proper Enough. Are there any must haves from your list? Check back tomorrow for new and notable Young Adult releases.
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Alone Time: Visits to Petal, Part 1
by Lauren Dane (Sep 4, 2012)
Guardian (Berkley Sensation)
by Catherine Mann (Sep 4, 2012)
Her Amish Man
by Erin Bates (Sep 4, 2012)
In Rides Trouble: Black Knights Inc.
. by Julie Ann Walker (Sep 4, 2012)
The Reluctant Amazon
by Sandy James (Sep 3, 2012)
Kiss of Steel
by Bec McMaster (Sep 1, 2012)
A Lady and Her Magic
by Tammy Falkner (Sep 1, 2012)
The Last Renegade (Berkley Sensation)
by Jo Goodman (Sep 4, 2012)
Not Proper Enough (A Reforming the Scoundrels Romance) (Berkley Sensation)
by Carolyn Jewel (Sep 4, 2012)
Playing to Win
by Jaci Burton (Sep 4, 2012)
Ruined By Moonlight: A Whispers of Scandal Novel
by Emma Wildes (Sep 4, 2012)
A Season for Sin
by Vicky Dreiling (Sep 4, 2012)
When You Give a Duke a Diamond (The Fallen Ladies)
by Shana Galen (Sep 1, 2012)
Witch Born
by Amber Argyle (Sep 5, 2012)
Dragon’s Moon (A Children of the Moon Novel)
by Lucy Monroe (Sep 4, 2012)
How to Drive a Dragon Crazy (Dragon Kin)
by G.A. Aiken (Sep 4, 2012)
In a Fix
by Linda Grimes (Sep 4, 2012)
The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, Book 3)
by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith (Sep 4, 2012)
The Lost Night (A Rainshadow Novel)
) by Jayne Castle (Sep 4, 2012)
The Map of the Sky: A Novel
by Felix J Palma (Sep 4, 2012)
Primal Possession: A Moon Shifter Novel
by Katie Reus (Sep 4, 2012)
Ravenous (Clare Point Vampires)
by V. K. Forrest (Sep 4, 2012)
Riveted (A Novel of the Iron Seas)
by Meljean Brook (Sep 4, 2012)
The Skybound Sea (The Aeons’ Gate Book Three))
by Sam Sykes (Sep 4, 2012)
A Tale of Two Vampires: A Dark Ones Novel
by Katie MacAlister (Sep 4, 2012)
This Case Is Gonna Kill Me
by Phillipa Bornikova (Sep 4, 2012)
Two Ravens and One Crow: An Iron Druid Chronicles Novella
by Kevin Hearne (Sep 4, 2012) (Novella)
The Wild Road: Book Three of Karavans
by Jennifer Roberson (Sep 4, 2012)
Are any of these on your must have list?
Tammy Falkner is the author of A Lady and Her Magic, a new release from Sourcebooks. Tammy stopped by the virtual offices to introduce herself, and she brought a copy of her book for one of you to win!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Tammy Falkner] Sports mom (the one with the cow bell), wife of almost 20 years, hopeless romantic
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about A Lady and Her Magic?
[Tammy Falkner] Sophia Thorne is a faerie on a mission. She’s been sent to help the daughter of the Duke of Robinsworth. But there’s magic at play that draws the two of them together again and again. He’s not of her world, and she can’t stay in his. So, what’s a faerie to do when the Unpardonable Errors keep her away from the one she loves? Luckily, the reclusive Ashley is stronger than she ever dreamed, and he takes matters into his own hands in trying to win her heart.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Tammy Falkner] I like magic and paranormal. I have always wanted to write about faeries, and decided to stick them in the middle of Regency England and find out what happened! I had a lot of fun with them in this time period.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Sophia?
[Tammy Falkner] Fearless, faithful, and determined.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are three things Ashley would never have in his pocket?
[Tammy Falkner] One thing Ashley would never carry in his pocket is faerie dust. It has been known to combust in untrained hands. Regency men didn’t travel with pockets full of things like other eras, so I can’t think of much else. He WOULD have a handkerchief. And maybe a miniature of his daughter, Anne.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is Sophia’s single most prized possession?
[Tammy Falkner] Her faerie dust.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Tammy Falkner] Most definitely my parents. My dad and I sit at the dinner table and talk about faeries and how much trouble I can get them into. And my mom chimes in occasionally to tell us when something is really not working. I also get a lot from my kids. They can get into some of the most astonishing scrapes.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Tammy Falkner] Quiet, Diet Dr. Pepper, and a dog at my feet. I usually have a cat behind my head, too, but I can ignore that.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Tammy Falkner] Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Tammy Falkner] The “Only” series by Elizabeth Lowell.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Tammy Falkner] I am the quintessential sports mom. I am at all the games, all the matches and I sit on the bleachers and embarrass my children. That’s what they’re for, right? We also take the family out on the boat a lot and do some skiing and tubing.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Tammy Falkner] On Facebook, Twitter @tfalkner, and on my website: www.tammyfalkner.com
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
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A LADY AND HER MAGIC BY TAMMY FALKNER – IN STORES SEPTEMBER 2012
Rules Are Made to be Disobeyed…
Sophia Thorne is new to the Regency’s glittering high society, which resembles her magical homeland only insofar as both places are filled with ridiculous rules. Which means no matter where she goes, she’s bound for trouble…
And Scandals Are Meant to be Shocking…
The Duke of Robinsworth has flaunted and shocked society for years. In a moment of fateful mischief, Robinsworth encounters the enchanting and distinctly scandalous Sophia. Between her streak of magical mischief and his penchant for scandal, they’re about to take rule-breaking to a whole new level…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As half of the Lydia Dare writing team, Tammy Falkner has co-written ten books, including A Certain Wolfish Charm and In the Heat of the Bite. A huge fan of Regency England, her new series explores the theory that the fae can walk between the glittering world of the ton and their own land. Tammy lives on a farm in rural North Carolina with her husband and a house full of boys, a few dogs, and a cat or two. For more information, please visit http://www.tammyfalkner.com and follow her on Twitter, @TFalkner.
Avon is having an eBook sale! These digital romances are all on sale for $1.99 for a limited time only. Clicking the cover will take you to the Amazon product page. Check back tomorrow for a few more bargains!
Have you read any of these? Which would you recommend?
To Pleasure a Duke by Sarah Bennett
It has taken Eugenie Belmont but a moment to decide whom to marry . . .
Unfortunately the gentleman in question, the Duke of Somerton, hasn’t yet offered—a mere formality for a confirmed member of the Husband Hunters Club of Miss Debenham’s Finishing School. Like her friends, Eugenie is unwilling to wait demurely until the perfect mate happens by. And, despite the handsome duke’s imposing reputation, she can feel his heated glances in her direction are charged with desire . . . and possibilities.
Saddled with a dukedom, a haughty dowager,and an irresponsible younger sister, Sinclair St. John is far too occupied with important matters to indulge in romantic whims. But for the first time in his life, a brazen temptress has him utterly distracted. He could—and he should—dismiss her and court someone more befitting his station. But he is irresistibly drawn to this bewitching woman . . . and must match her game of seduction, move for passionate move.
His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell
Anything can happen at Christmas!
When her father threatens to marry Abigail Montross off to a man twice her age (and with thirteen children!), she decides to elope instead with the irresistibly handsome Baron de Vasconia. She knows all about his notorious reputation. He is the most seductive man in all of London, but he’s vowed to protect her, so she allows herself to be tempted into his bed, promising to guard her heart at all costs.
Andres believes he’s entered into nothing more than a marriage of convenience with a charming and very wealthy young woman. But the days—and nights—Abigail spends in his arms soon reform this rogue. He’ll do anything to gain her love—until they each discover the truth about the other and old wounds are revealed.
It’s the season of miracles and passion—when love not only awakens the senses but delivers the greatest gift of all . . .
Sinful Pleasures by Mary Reed McCall
A Noble Knight…
Once, Lady Alissende de Montague and Sir Damien de Ashby were passionate, secret lovers — until the day Alissende had to turn her back on him, shattering both their hearts and changing their lives forever. Knowing he would never love another, Damien cast off all earthly concerns to dedicate his life to the Templar Knights. But now, his life endangered, he is thrust back into a world he’d left behind…coming face-to-face with the proud beauty who’d once spurned him.
A Wicked Promise…
Alissende will use her influence to save the man she still loves in exchange for his protection from the detestable, powerful earl bent on claiming her. It is a perilous bargain, forcing Damien to reunite with the one woman who could make him reject his vows for the temptations of the flesh. For their love rekindled will only burn deeper, threatening to consume them in the flames of dangerous intrigue and forbidden desires…
Perilous Pleasure by Jenny Brown
A Mysterious Lord under A Vow of Chastity…A Virgin Who Must Seduce Him to Save Her Life
Lord Ramsay has waited years to exact his vengeance on the scheming courtesan who sent his sister to the guillotine. Now the courtesan’s grown daughter is completely under his control. Her virginity is essential for the ancient rite that will give him the mystical powers he’s worked to master since his sister’s death. But Ramsay isn’t prepared for the vulnerable, courageous woman he finds–a woman with powers of her own.
Zoe has only one weapon against the fate that awaits her…seduction. Only that will rid her of the virginity Ramsay so prizes. Yet even as Zoe uses her charms to bewitch her abductor, Ramsay’s haunted, Pisces soul weaves a sensual spell around her too. Soon, the two will be bound together by a passion as bright as the stars–and locked in a desperate struggle against an ancient sorcery that can only be vanquished by love.
Passion and Pleasure in London by Melody Thomas
Winter Ashburn was once the toast of the ton, but now she skirts the margins of high society by stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Her latest mark is none other than Rory Jameson, the rake who dared mistake her for a lady of the evening. Winter has stolen from her fair share of scandalously handsome men in the past . . . so why does her heart beat faster as she approaches his door?
Rory Jameson is a rake, it’s true. And he’s caught many a thief while on secret missions for the Crown, but none has been this intriguing, this enticing. He will make Winter repay what she took so shamelessly . . . and melt her icy facade with the heat of his wicked touch. But her kiss sets his soul on fire—and now he will never be satisfied until he has made this alluring temptress his own.
Avon is having an eBook sale! These digital romances are all on sale for $1.99 for a limited time only. Clicking the cover will take you to the Amazon product page.
Have you read any? Can you recommend any of these?
At the Duke’s Pleasure by Tracy Anne Warren
All the Byrons are just as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know" as their famous non-relation . . . but now the time has come for the eldest son to marry . . .
Edward Byron, Duke of Clybourne, has everything a man in Society needs . . . except a wife. Duty requires he wed, so he decides that a long-standing arranged marriage will do nicely. He knows his bride is beautiful, biddable, and bright enough to run his household and nursery. He expects his betrothed, Lady Claire Marsden, will be thrilled with his decision—unfortunately, she’s not!
Claire has longed for Edward since she was sixteen, but how can he expect her to agree to his proposal when he barely knows her and doesn’t love her? Nothing will convince her to accept a loveless marriage. And so she begins a battle of outrageous resistance, forcing Edward to learn that he must lose his heart in order to win his bride.
The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long
A rescued rogue . . .
Scandal has rocked the city of London. Colin Eversea, a handsome, reckless unapologetic rogue is sentenced to hang for murder and, inconveniently for him, the only witness to the crime disappears. Then again, throughout history, the Everseas have always managed to cheat fate in style: Colin is snatched from the gallows by a beautiful, clever mercenary.
A captivating captor. . .
Cool-headed, daring Madeleine Greenway is immune to Colin’s vaunted charm. Her mission is not to rescue Colin but to kidnap him, and to be paid handsomely for it. But when it becomes clear that whoever wants Colin alive wants Madeline dead, the two become uneasy allies in a deadly race for truth. Together, they’ll face great danger—and a passion neither can resist.
A Well Pleasured Lady by Christina Dodd
Prim, plain, desperately virtuous Lady Mary Fairchild stared at the seductive gentleman and wondered — did he remember the elements of the night they met? Surely not. In the ten years since, she had abandoned her youthful impetuousness and transformed herself into a housekeeper — disguising her beauty beneath a servant’s dour clothing determined to conquer the passions of the past.
But Sebastian Durant, Viscount Whitfield, did recognize her as a Fairchild, one of his family’s bitter enemies. When he demanded her help recovering a stolen diary, she dared not refuse him. When he proposed they masquerade as a betrothed couple, loyalty forced her to agree. And when the restraint between them shattered and pleasure became an obsession, Mary had to trust a powerful man who could send her to the gallows … or love her through eternity.
Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke
One of Daphne Wade’s guilty pleasures is to watch the Duke of Tremore as he works, shirtless, on the excavation site of his ducal estate. Anthony Courtland is by far the most exciting and handsome man she has ever known, and she dreams of one day being able to speak with him without getting tongue tied.
Anthony, meanwhile, only sees Daphne as a hard worker on his excavation team. He considers her a plain young lady and says so in a careless remark to a friend, unaware that Daphne is outside the library door, her heart shattering to pieces. So Daphne decides she will not be so silly any longer. She begins to be tutored in the social graces, forcing Anthony to see the beauty who has been right in front of his eyes.
The Pleasure of Her Kiss by Linda Needham
The dashing rogue is finally coming home to claim the exquisite stranger who is living there, a willful beauty he barely knows . . . his bride.
Theresa Romain is the author of Season For Surrender, which will be in stores next week. She dropped by the virtual offices for a chat, and she even brought along a present for one of you! After the interview, enter for a chance to win a copy of Season For Temptation!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Theresa Romain] 140? I only need two. Bookish like Dahl’s Matilda. Devoted to family & friends like Austen’s Elinor Dashwood. (I am also fond of wordplay.)
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about Season For Surrender?
[Theresa Romain] But of course. SEASON FOR SURRENDER is a Regency-set historical romance that takes place during the holidays. It’s a sequel to my romance debut, SEASON FOR TEMPTATION, though each story can stand on its own.
To tell you a bit about the plot, please join me in welcoming SEASON FOR SURRENDER’s back cover blurb:
HONOR AMONG ROGUES
Alexander Edgware, Lord Xavier, has quite a reputation—for daring, wagering, and wickedness in all its delightful forms. But the wager before him is hardly his preferred sport: Xavier must persuade a proper young lady to attend his famously naughty Christmas house party—and stay the full, ruinous two weeks. Worse, the lady is Louisa Oliver, a doe-eyed bookworm Xavier finds quite charming. Yet to refuse the challenge is impossible—he will simply have to appoint himself Miss Oliver’s protector…
MISCHIEF AMONG MISSES
Louisa knows her chance for a husband has passed. But she has no desire to retire into spinsterhood without enjoying a few grand adventures first. When Lord Xavier’s invitation arrives, Louisa is more intrigued than insulted. And once inside the rogues’ gallery, she just may have a thing or two to teach her gentlemen friends about daring…
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Theresa Romain] The hero and heroine were both characters in my first novel, SEASON FOR TEMPTATION. In that story, Lord Xavier appears to be villainous—but he’s also very popular. I thought it would be interesting to figure out what made him tick, and one way to do that is by throwing seemingly-opposite characters together. Shy, brilliant Louisa made a great match for him, because she doesn’t take anything at face value.
Neither Louisa nor Xavier is quite who people assume them to be. Since the story’s set at Christmas, the themes of redemption and forgiveness—and, of course, openness to love–seemed a natural fit.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Louisa?
[Theresa Romain] Thoughtful. Determined. Clever.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are three things Xavier would never risk losing in a wager?
[Theresa Romain] At the beginning of the novel, there’s really nothing Xavier wouldn’t risk losing. He says he won’t wager on a respectable lady’s reputation, yet he does it anyway. (Oh, Xavier.) By the end of the story, he has changed, and he would never risk the well-being of his estate, his tenants, or the people he loves.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If Louisa had a theme song, what would it be?
[Theresa Romain] It would have to be The Music Man’s “Madam Librarian,” that witty ode to book-loving women. In fact, while I was writing SEASON FOR SURRENDER, I used Madam Librarian as its working title!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Theresa Romain] Anything can be a creative influence, from a snippet of overheard conversation to a particular color of paint. But for me, the greatest of all is reading. I feel like I can’t get words out of my head if I don’t put words in–that is, I couldn’t be a writer if I didn’t read all the time. I read history, biography, nonfiction, and of course lots of fiction. I keep a giant pre-order list of titles I’m looking forward to, so I can be sure to get the latest romances by my favorite authors right away.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Theresa Romain] 1. Quiet. I get really distracted by sounds; I can’t listen to music while I’m writing. Even instrumental music pulls my attention away from my work.
2. A reasonably tidy environment. This goes along with being easily distracted! If my office is too cluttery, I can’t concentrate. Note: I did say “reasonably tidy.” As long as I can shove all the papers on my desk away from my keyboard, that’s good enough.
3. A computer. I have a plan for where the book is going (thanks to the synopsis I always write as part of a book proposal). But the specific details of each scene come about while I’m writing. For example, it’s not too much of a spoiler to say that Xavier is farsighted. That detail occurred to me while I was writing an early scene in SEASON FOR SURRENDER, and it shaped several later scenes too. It seems like my brain needs a keyboard to get fully engaged.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Theresa Romain] Ravishing the Heiress, by Sherry Thomas. The way she uses language is absolutely beautiful, and I loved the characters in this story too. The hero and heroine make a marriage of convenience, but the heroine is deeply in love with her new husband—and for the sake of that love, she hides her feelings. She’s strong, honorable, and heart-broken. I wanted to hug her and be friends with her and have the story continue for ages.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Theresa Romain] I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember, so the real answer is probably something my parents introduced me to in the forgotten years of my babyhood. One of my favorite books as a very young kid was the Sesame Street classic “Farley Goes to the Doctor.” Even after I could read by myself, I liked my father to read it to me because he would do ridiculous character voices.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Theresa Romain] I spend time with my family and read as much as I can. I also like to bake, especially after I’ve been writing a lot. Baking uses my mind in a whole different way. Instead of being creative and abstract, baking is exact: if I follow the recipe, deliciousness will result. Batter breads (like banana bread or cranberry-orange bread) are a favorite of mine.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Theresa Romain] Thanks for asking! I have several online homes and love to talk with readers at all of them.
Website: theresaromain.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorTheresaRomain
Twitter: @TheresaRomain
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
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Historical romance author Theresa Romain pursued an impractical education that allowed her to read everything she could get her hands on. She then worked for universities and libraries, where she got to read even more. Eventually she started writing, too. Her historical romance debut, SEASON FOR TEMPTATION, was published in October 2011. The sequel, SEASON FOR SURRENDER, will be published in October 2012.
SEASON FOR SURRENDER back cover blurb:
HONOR AMONG ROGUES
Alexander Edgware, Lord Xavier, has quite a reputation—for daring, wagering, and wickedness in all its delightful forms. But the wager before him is hardly his preferred sport: Xavier must persuade a proper young lady to attend his famously naughty Christmas house party—and stay the full, ruinous two weeks. Worse, the lady is Louisa Oliver, a doe-eyed bookworm Xavier finds quite charming. Yet to refuse the challenge is impossible—he will simply have to appoint himself Miss Oliver’s protector…
MISCHIEF AMONG MISSES
Louisa knows her chance for a husband has passed. But she has no desire to retire into spinsterhood without enjoying a few grand adventures first. When Lord Xavier’s invitation arrives, Louisa is more intrigued than insulted. And once inside the rogues’ gallery, she just may have a thing or two to teach her gentlemen friends about daring…
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Shana Galen is the author of many historical romances. She has a new series hitting stores, and the first book is When You Give a Duke a Diamond. Shana stopped by the virtual offices to tell us about her new series, and she brought a present! You can enter to win a copy of When You Give a Duke a Diamond after the interview.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Shana Galen] mom, wife, author of fast-paced, adventurous Regency romances
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about When You Give a Duke a Diamond?
[Shana Galen] Absolutely! When You Give a Duke a Diamond is the first in my Jewels of the Ton series, which is about three glamorous Regency-era courtesans. Juliette, has been dubbed the Duchess of Dalliance, and she has a reputation as an ice queen. That’s not who she is at all, but she does have a reason to keep aloof and watch her back. Will is the sixth Duke of Pelham and boy does he ever know it! He has a lot of responsibility and likes his life orderly and routine. He doesn’t like scandal. He doesn’t like disruptions. And he doesn’t like Juliette. But when she witnesses the murder of his fiancée and becomes the killer’s next target, Will is honor-bound to protect her.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Shana Galen] I had been reading a book by Jo Manning titled My Lady Scandalous because I was researching female spies for Lord and Lady Spy. The book is about Grace Dalrymple Eliott, who was a famous Georgian courtesan and also spied for England during the French Revolution. I started thinking about how glamorous a courtesan’s life could have seemed on the outside and how very precarious their position in Society was. I thought a heroine like that would make an interesting character, especially if I threw a bit of intrigue her way, as I am wont to do.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Juliette?
[Shana Galen] smart, spontaneous, and fun-loving
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are three things William would never have in his pocket?
[Shana Galen] He wouldn’t have money. He’s a wealthy duke and his name would get him whatever he wanted. Most aristocrats put everything on credit during the Regency anyway. It was vulgar to carry money. He wouldn’t have house keys. He has servants who had better be waiting at attention when he arrives. And he wouldn’t have any IOUs. Gambling was hugely popular during that era and so many people gambled away everything they had. Will is a practical guy. He doesn’t believe in luck or games of chance.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is Juliette’s single most prized possession?
[Shana Galen] Definitely her freedom. She’s been under a man’s thumb before, and she would never consent to have her independence taken away again.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Shana Galen] I never realized until I had a child how much I need quiet and time for reflection in order to be creative. So much of the time I have to run to my computer and start working as soon as my daughter takes a nap, but this way of working doesn’t inspire great writing. I have to get up at early o’clock a few times a week so I have a couple of hours of quiet and solitude to just think about my book and my characters and my plot. Occasionally, my husband has an early meeting, and he’ll come downstairs to find me sitting at the table, laptop closed, just thinking. I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m very weird.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Shana Galen] I can write no matter what, but if I could create the perfect situation, I’d have lots of time, silence, and a constantly replenished snack bowl.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Shana Galen] The Selection by Kiera Cass. (The Selection
) It was such a fun read.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Shana Galen] Probably Gone with the Wind
. The first time I read it I was in fourth grade. I already loved reading by then, but I’d never read something so complex or wonderfully romantic. I think I fell in love with historical romance reading that novel.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
[Shana Galen] Honestly? Sleep. I also love spending time with my daughter. She’s almost three, and we play in her toy kitchen, make play dough shapes, and read library books. She has a constant supply of energy and enthusiasm.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Shana Galen] My website is www.shanagalen.com; my Twitter handle is @ShanaGalen; and my Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ShanaGalen. I also blog with the Jaunty Quills (www.jauntyquills.com) and have a blog for moms called Peanut Butter on the Keyboard (www.peanutbutteronthekeyboard.wordpress.com). I love hearing from readers. My email is shana@shanagalen.com. Finally, if readers have a smartphone, they can download my free author app for Apple http://bit.ly/Lc4IRz or Android http://bit.ly/LwaG2h devices. I always have fun app exclusive content.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Thank you!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
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WHEN YOU GIVE A DUKE A DIAMOND BY SHANA GALEN – IN STORES SEPTEMBER 2012
He had a perfectly orderly life…
William, the sixth Duke of Pelham, enjoys his punctual, securely structured life. Orderly and predictable—that’s the way he likes it. But he’s in the public eye, and the scandal sheets will make up anything to sell papers. When the gossips link him to Juliette, one of the most beautiful and celebrated courtesans in London, chaos doesn’t begin to describe what happens next…
Until she came along…
Juliette is nicknamed the Duchess of Dalliance, and has the cream of the nobility at her beck and call. It’s seriously disruptive to have the duke who’s the biggest catch on the Marriage Mart scaring her other suitors away. Then she discovers William’s darkest secret and decides what he needs in his life is the kind of excitement only she can provide…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shana Galen is the award-winning author of fast-paced adventurous Regency historicals. She is a three-time RWA Rita Award finalist and a winner of the coveted RT Reviewer’s Choice KISS Award. A former English teacher in Houston’s inner city, Shana now writes full time. She is happily married, with one daughter and a spoiled cat. Look for the next book in the Jewels of the Ton series, If You Give a Rake a Ruby, in March 2013. For more information, please visit www.shanagalen.com, or follow her on Twitter, @ShanaGalen.
I can hardly wait to get my hands on The Husband Hunt by Lynsay Sands! Avon is sharing an excerpt ahead of the February 28 release date, so check it out if you have time. Is this book on your wish list? Which February release are you looking forward to the most?
THE HUSBAND HUNT by Lynsay Sands
Here is a book at the top of my wish list. Once I get my TBR under control, I will pick it up. Until then, I will just keep looking at the pretty cover. Here’s an excerpt – are you interested in reading A Secret in Her Kiss by Anna Randol?
A SECRET IN HER KISS by Anna Randol
Susan Gee Heino is the author of several Regency romances. Her latest, Passion and Pretense, hits store shelves on March 6. Susan dropped by the virtual offices to tell us about her new book.
[Manga Maniac Café] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Susan Gee Heino] Susan Gee Heino is a lover of humor, strange creatures, and Mr. Darcy. She writes Regency romance and dreams of magical house elves.
[Manga Maniac Café] Can you tell us a little about Passion and Pretense?
[Susan Gee Heino] I had so much fun writing this book! It is the story of Miss Penelope Rastmoor, a slightly spoiled rich girl in 1820 London. She’s a little too clever for her own good and frequently gets herself into trouble. Penelope’s brother, Anthony, is tired of dealing with all her drama and decides the best thing to do is get her married off. Then she’ll be someone else’s problem, right?
But Penelope has dreams of her own and they don’t involve marrying some dull dandy and being stuck in England all her life. She wants to travel and see the world–Egypt especially. So, she comes up with a plan. If she pretends to be hopelessly in love with a real loser, someone her brother can’t stand, it stands to reason Anthony might do anything to separate them–even send her off to Egypt.
Her plan backfires, of course, when the scoundrel she selects to play the part of doting fiancé turns out not to be quite the loser she expected. Lord Harry is unshaven, unruly, uncouth and unremorseful. He’s also irresistible. With secrets of his own, he’s been using Penelope just as much as she’s been using him. Danger is afoot, with kidnapping, thievery and deception all around them. It’s beginning to look like this time Penelope has gotten in way over her head. Worse, she realizes the only thing real is the way she’s come to feel about her not-so-real fiancé. Lord Harry, however, is full of surprises.
[Manga Maniac Café] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the book?
[Susan Gee Heino] Penelope Rastmoor plays a role in one of my previous books, DAMSEL IN DISGUISE. I really loved her in that story and I thought it was high time she got her own. She’s somewhat older and wiser in this book than she was in that, but still the same sneaky, scheming little charmer. I’ve had lots of fun creating her and watching her finally find a happily-ever-after.
I needed a hero who could stand up to such a feisty heroine, and Lord Harry definitely fits the bill. He’s awesome! In my mind, he’s sort of a Regency Indiana Jones, sans bullwhip. He’s smart, independent, cocky, but is a man on a mission to rescue someone he cares about. Penelope has a passion for Egyptology, and so does he. This is just one of the many things that make them perfect for each other, although it does take them a little while to realize it.
[Manga Maniac Café] What was the most challenging aspect of writing the story?
[Susan Gee Heino] So much research! My other books take place in the English countryside in 1816. That really narrowed down the research for me! (Lazy author in the room? Yes, I’m raising my hand. lol) But PASSION AND PRETENSE takes place in London, 1820. I had to dig up a whole batch of new details to keep the story real and accurate.
On top of that, I had the element of Egyptology to research. Now, we all know how easy it is to find books and articles and websites all about the beautiful artifacts and history of the an
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
I’m not sold on the cover, but Regency shape shifters has a nice ring to it, so I’m waiting on Alexa Egan’s Demon’s Curse. In stores December 2012.
| A fast-paced and captivating debut—the first in the dark and sexy Imnada Brotherhood series about shape shifters in Regency-era England. A rising star on the Covent Garden stage, Bianca Parrino believes she has everything she wants. Independence. Wealth. And a life finally free of her violent, abusive husband. But when her close friend, Adam, is murdered, and Bianca is suspected in his death, she is unwittingly drawn into the search for his killer, and soon must question everything she believes—about her friend, about herself, and about a world she never knew existed. A member of the mysterious race of shape-shifting Imnada and part of an elite military unit, Captain Mac Flannery gathered intelligence during the Napoleonic wars. As a result of a savage massacre, Mac and the men he served with are cursed. Now one of them has been found murdered, and Mac suspects the existence of the Imnada has been discovered at last. His only link to unearthing the truth is the beautiful actress who turns up unexpectedly at Adam’s funeral. Before long, Mac has more to contend with than Bianca’s overt mistrust, his ill-fated attraction to the haughty and beautiful actress, and his ongoing search for an end to the curse. Because Adam’s killer is back, and Mac is next on his list |
In stores December 2012
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Jayne Fresina is the author of The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine. She dropped by the virtual offices to talk about her book, and she brought a copy for one of you to win! Fill out the widget after the interview for your chance to win The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine.
[Manga Maniac Café] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Jayne Fresina] I’m a crazy writer who loves dogs, tiramisu, shoes and cappuccino.
[Manga Maniac Café] Can you tell us a little about The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine?
[Jayne Fresina] This is a story about love and second chances. It’s about a woman’s journey to understand herself and forgive her own flaws. And it’s about a man who wants to turn his life around. When Sophie puts an advertisement for a husband in the Farmer’s Gazette she doesn’t really expect anyone to answer it. Mischief and temper make her do it, as well as a generous dose of frustration with her life and the constraints of propriety. Then our hero, Lazarus Kane, shows up on her doorstep, taking the advertisement seriously, and suddenly Sophie has to face reality.
[Manga Maniac Café] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Jayne Fresina] I woke up one morning thinking about a scarred woman opening her door to a dark, mysterious stranger. Have no idea where that came from, but that’s often the case with my inspiration! I was actually working on another manuscript at the time and had to put that aside because Sophie demanded her story be told at once!
[Manga Maniac Café] What was the most challenging aspect of writing The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine?
[Jayne Fresina] I have a tendency to want to use a lot of characters, so my biggest challenge with this one was cutting out a few small parts to streamline the story. Often I become very fond of minor characters and don’t want to edit them out, so that’s a struggle!
[Manga Maniac Café] What three words best describe Sophie?
[Jayne Fresina] Mischievous, curious dreamer.
[Manga Maniac Café] What are three things Lazarus would never have in his pocket?
[Jayne Fresina] Hmmm – good one! A pen (he can’t write very well); A To-Do list (he just does things— gets on with it); a 
compass (he knows where he’s going without one)
[Manga Maniac Café] What is Sophie’s single most prized possession?
[Jayne Fresina] The clockwork linnet in a cage that Lazarus buys for her. Although she’s also very fond of her French lace drawers with the little silk roses—as is Lazarus.
[Manga Maniac Café] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Jayne Fresina] Friends and family, particularly my Dad who used to tell us stories about his life growing up in the country.
[Manga Maniac Café] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Jayne Fresina] Coffee, clean teeth, peace. (I assume you mean in addition to the computer!)
[Manga Maniac Café] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Jayne Fresina] Enslaved by Virginia Henley.
[Manga Maniac Café] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Jayne Fresina] Olga Da Polga by Michael Bond (who also wrote the Paddington Bear books). I can remember reading it when I was very young and I was so sad that the story ended I just read it over
Manda Collins is the author of The Ugly Duckling trilogy, which kicked off with How to Dance with a Duke. The second book in the series, How to Romance a Rake, will be in stores in July. Manda stopped by the virtual offices to discuss her new series., so read on to see what she has to say.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Manda Collins] A life long reader–okay maybe not lifelong, I mean who has time to read at one month old?–who loves all things English, romance & mystery.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about How to Dance With a Duke?
[Manda Collins] HTDWAD is the story of Miss Cecily Hurston–a wallflower bluestocking–and Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson–a former soldier with a sense of humor, who are united in their quest to find his missing brother. Cecily, because she wants to prove her father didn’t kill him, and Lucas, because it’s his brother. They get into all sorts of scrapes and eventually uncover just what happened to William Dalton on Lord Hurston’s Egyptian expedition
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for your Ugly Ducklings series?
[Manda Collins] I was thinking about the Gunning sisters, the famous Regency beauties who came to London with nothing but their looks and took the ton by storm. I wondered what it would have been like if they’d had daughters who were constantly being unfavorably compared to them. So, I hatched the idea of the Fabulous Featherstone Sisters, and their not so fabulous daughters, The Ugly Ducklings. Cecily, Juliet and Maddie just sort of evolved from there. And the idea for a trilogy was born.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What was the most challenging aspect of writing How to Dance With a Duke?
[Manda Collins] Now that I’ve written all three of the books, I have to say that How to Dance with a Duke was the easiest to write. It’s much less daunting to write something completely new than to work with characters that people already know and love. However, How to Dance with a Duke did have it’s moments. I think the trickiest bit was deciding how Cecily and Lucas would unravel the mystery. Planting clues and working out the step by step process of the mystery plot was hard.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Cecily?
[Manda Collins] Brilliant, audacious, stubborn.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are three things Lucas would never have in his pocket?
[Manda Collins] A feather. A quizzing glass. An elephant.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Manda Collins] Gosh, that’s a tough one. I am constantly absorbing other stories–from television, from film, from other authors. But for this trilogy, I’d have to say that Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie were a huge influence. I devoured both of them during my childhood and early teens. And one of my favorite bits about Nancy Drew was how she and her friends were so different, but they got along anyway. I also loved it when they hung out together with their boyfriends. Really the Ducklings and their respective heroes owe a huge debt to Nancy, Bess and George. Then there are Agatha Christie’s Egyptian set books. I remember reading several of them in a row one summer when I was in my teens. Add some Jane Austen to the mix, and you’ve got How to Dance with a Duke.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?<
Cover Shot! is a regular feature here at the Café. I love discovering new covers, and when I find them, I like to share. More than anything else, I am consumed with the mystery that each new discovery represents. There is an allure to a beautiful cover. Will the story contained under the pages live up to promise of the gorgeous cover art?
OMG I love this cover! Shades of Milk and Honey floated right under my radar because I find that cover drab and dull, but this cover is gorgeous! So pretty! Without a Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal will be in stores 2013
| The magical book that might result if Jane Austen’s Emma were set against the Luddite uprising in the Year Without a Summer Up-and-coming fantasist Mary Robinette Kowal enchanted fans with award-winning short stories and beloved novels featuring Regency pair Jane and Vincent Ellsworth. In Without a Summer the master glamourists return home, but in a world where magic is real, nothing—even the domestic sphere—is quite what it seems. Jane and Vincent go to Long Parkmeade to spend time with Jane’s family, but quickly turn restless. The year is unseasonably cold. No one wants to be outside and Mr. Ellsworth is concerned by the harvest, since a bad one may imperil Melody’s dowry. And Melody has concerns of her own, given the inadequate selection of eligible bachelors. When Jane and Vincent receive a commission from a prominent family in London, they decide to take it, and take Melody with them. They hope the change of scenery will do her good and her marriage prospects—and mood—will be brighter in London. Once there, talk is of nothing but the crop failures caused by the cold and increased unemployment of the coldmongers, which have provoked riots in several cities to the north. With each passing day, it’s more difficult to avoid getting embroiled in the intrigue, none of which really helps Melody’s chances for romance. It’s not long before Jane and Vincent realize that in addition to getting Melody to the church on time, they must take on one small task: solving a crisis of international proportions. |
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Random House is sharing an excerpt of When You Wish Upon a Duke, the first book in Isabella Bradford’s Wylder Sister’s series. Check it out, and if you want to read more, click the widget below to order. When You Wish Upon a Duke by Isabella Bradford (Preview) More about When You Wish Upon A [...]
For a limited time, these Avon eBook romances will be offered at a special price of $1.99! Take advantage of these scandalous prices while you can!
Have you read any of these scandalous romances? Which would you recommend?
Scandalous Love by Brenda Joyce
Sin and Scandal in England by Melody Thomas
Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress by Elizabeth Boyle
His Scandal by Gayle Callen
Scandal of the Black Rose by Debra Mullins
A Scandal to Remember by Linda Needham
A Game of Scandal by Kathryn Smith
Her Scandalous Affair by Candice Hern
Duke of Scandal by Adele Ashworth
Too Scandalous to Wed by Alexandra Benedict
A Matter of Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
Here are some nicely priced romances to feed your Kindle or Kindle app!
Three books for the price of one! Elizabeth Boyle’s The Brazen Trilogy (The Brazen Series)
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BRAZEN ANGEL: Lady Sophia D’Artiers plays a dangerous game of deception that pits her against the most unlikely of adversaries, her betrothed, Giles Corliss. Winner of the prestigious RWA RITA Award for Best First Book.
BRAZEN HEIRESS — Lady Lily D’Artiers is lured into spying by her childhood love, the bold and dashing Webb Dryden.
BRAZEN TEMPTRESS— Julien D’Artiers’ double life as the toast of the ton and an American privateer are about to collide when he finds himself face to face with the one woman who could unmask him: his wife.
Gentleman Says "I Do"
by Amelia Grey (only .99!)
Iverson Brentwood has finally met his match. Catalina Crisp heats his blood like no other lady. Her alluring countenance has stopped him dead in his tracks. But no matter how attracted he is to her, he can’t give into his desire to possess her in every way…she is the daughter of the man he’s sworn to destroy.
Catalina’s father is a well-known writer, but wastrel whose disappearances continuously put them close to destitution. Something drastic must change, so it is with quill in hand, that Catalina completes her father’s latest parody of Iverson and Matson Brentwood’s spectacular arrival in London. When the story hits the newsprint, a darkly handsome man is at her door, looking for her father.
Seeing the dashing rogue in the flesh, for a bewildering moment dallying with the rake seems like the perfect fictional escape—and it’s all she can do not to give into the madness of the intriguing man.
Here are some cheap reads to feed your Kindle or Kindle app for the weekend! We’ve got a little bit of lovin’, and some YA PNR featuring everyone’s favorite supernatural being, the Grim Reaper!
When a Scot Loves a Lady: A Falcon Club Novel
by Katharine Ashe (.99)
London gossips are asking: What use has society of an exclusive gentleman’s club if no gentlemen are ever seen to pass through its door?
After years as an agent of the secret Falcon Club, Lord Leam Blackwood knows it’s time to return home to Scotland. One temptation threatens his plans—Kitty Savege. The scandal-plagued lady warms his blood like a dram of fine whiskey. But a dangerous enemy stands in the way of desire, and to beat this foe Leam needs Kitty’s help…
Kitty never wanted to spend her holidays in a wretched country village! With snow up to the windows, escape is nowhere in sight. A roguish Scottish lord, however, is. His rough brogue sends tingles of heat from Kitty’s frigid toes to her chilled nose, but she’s confident she can withstand that. What she cannot control is the reaction of her carefully guarded heart when she discovers this beast is, in fact, no beast at all…
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Too Scandalous to Wed
by Alexandra Bendict (only 1.99!)
HE MUST PROTECT HER FROM HIS PAST …
Unwilling to taint any woman with the terrible secret hidden in his heart, Sebastian, Viscount Ravenswood, has sworn never to marry. Luckily, whimsical Henrietta Ashby was never much of a temptation for the devilishly handsome rogue — until now. Suddenly, Henrietta has learned to seduce him with a bewitching charm … and cla
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