Today's Special - - Nicki Salcedo

PJ here.  I am delighted to welcome debut author Nicki Salcedo back to the Romance Dish.  I met Nicki five years ago at the Georgia Romance Writers Moonlight & Magnolias Conference and was immediately captivated by her infectious personality and warm smile.  In the subsequent years, I have come to know her better and have gained an enormous amount of respect for the kind, intelligent and accomplished woman that she is and could not be happier for the success she is enjoying.  Her debut novel, ALL BEAUTIFUL THINGS, is an exquisitely written book that captivated me while reading and still has me thinking about the characters more than two weeks after I reached the end of the story.  That is the mark of a good book.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Atlanta, Nicki is a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in English and Creative Writing.  She's a Past President of Georgia Romance Writers, a two-time winner of the Maggie Award of Excellence and a Golden Heart® Finalist.  She still lives in Atlanta with her husband and children.

Visit her website at http://www.nickisalcedo.com/ and connect with her online at Facebook and Twitter.

Please give Nicki a warm welcome!

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It’s such a pleasure to welcome you back to the Romance Dish, Nicki.  Congratulations on the release of All Beautiful Things.  I recently finished reading it and I have to say, it’s stunning!  Please tell our readers what they can expect from this book.   

All Beautiful Things is a reversal on the beauty and the beast story. The heroine has been scarred. She’s the beast. The hero is the beauty. It is a love story, but it is also a story about other kinds of love. The love we have with our parents, our siblings, and unexpected strangers who care for us when we need it most. There is a little mystery and suspense too. It’s a good book for book clubs. I tried to ask, but not answer, questions on our perceptions of beauty, race, and class. I hope it gets people talking and looking at the world through new eyes.

I can't imagine that it won't get people talking.  The characters in this book provide a fascinating look into how we, as humans, deal with the aftermath of unexpected violence in our lives.  What kind of research did you do for the story?

There are several lawyers in my family. I’ve heard heart-breaking tales of kids and women who have lived in unimaginable situations. I consulted two lawyers to make sure my time frames and legal setup was reasonable. I also toured one of the largest homeless shelters in Atlanta.

For the characters, I couldn’t really research them. I became them. I walked around seeing the world through the eyes of my hero and heroine. When I thought they would react a certain way in a particular situation, I wrote the opposite. If I thought she would be scared, I made her fearless. Later when she should be fearless about something simple and every day, then I made her scared. I’ve been fortunate to have avoided violence and abuse in my life, so I don’t know anything first hand, but I can imagine.

Ava and Graham are compelling, complex characters who engaged me from the beginning, held me spellbound until the end and took my emotions on a roller-coaster ride during the journey.  Without giving away spoilers, what do you want readers to understand about these two and what do you hope they will take away from their story?  

Who Nicki would cast as Graham.

If I told you someone was white or black, you would make certain assumptions (even small ones). Same if I said rich or poor. Woman or man. Ava and Graham are two characters that defy stereotypes. The past does not define who they are now. Guilt and innocent. Forgiveness and revenge. They are both scarred physically and mentally, and they find healing in a strange way. My heroine has to believe in something. My hero has to have doubt. They are each other’s alter ego.

I want readers to come away from this story with new perspective on stereotypes and how we judge people. I want them to look in the eyes of someone completely different than they are and think for a moment that we are all the same.

You certainly accomplished that goal with me.  You made me forget about race, origin and status while reading this story and focus solely on the person inside.  They could have been purple with orange polka dots and it wouldn't have made a difference.  





You are probably one of the busiest people I know.  I honestly don’t know how you manage to keep all of the balls in your life in the air. Any tips for all of us multi-tasking women on how to make it all work? 

I take nothing seriously. Everything is a game. If I can’t laugh at it, I can’t do it. It seems like I do a lot because of my work and family, but I do surprisingly little. If it’s not my family, my job, or my writing, I don’t do it. If you do less, you have time to do it better. I put everything I have into the things I do. So I don’t watch much TV. I’m woefully ignorant of popular culture things and current events. The things I do, I love. It is easy to do the things you love. Only do the ten things you love and laugh at it. You’ll be happier and more efficient doing those things compared to doing ten things you hate!

What excellent advice!

Who Nicki would cast as Ava.

Will All Beautiful Things be a stand-alone book or do you plan to write a book for a certain secondary character?  I’m not ready to say goodbye!   

I have a follow-up book in progress. It is another reversal on a fairy tale. What if Sleeping Beauty was a man? What if he was cursed and woke up from a strange dream. Who would be the woman to break the spell? What kinds of metaphorical dragons would she have to slay to save him? Then put all of those elements in contemporary Atlanta!

Count me one very excited reader!

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do map out goals and wishes at the beginning of each year.  What are your goals and wishes for 2014?

Last year was a tough one for me because my dad died. I got the cover art for All Beautiful Things exactly one week after we buried him. I haven’t had much time to grieve for him or to celebrate my book. Part of me is afraid I’ll never feel truly happy about this book, and also afraid that I’ll never properly get to say goodbye to my Dad. I’m afraid to cry. I’m afraid to be happy. He loved reading. The two books on his nightstand when he died were books I’d given him that week. I’d had dinner with him the night before, so that gives me comfort. But he never got to see my book. That hurts. Can my goal be to be both fully happy and fully grieving in 2014? Right now, I’m neither and it’s pretty terrible.

I think that's a perfectly acceptable goal, Nicki.  Having lost my husband and both of my parents, I know how difficult it is to find peace and happiness as we move forward without our loved ones and you do have to fully grieve before finding that happiness once again.  

I am taking up running and I’d like to be able to run a 5K by the end of the year. I’m so terrible at running. I don’t hate it, but I don’t like it. I’m slow. I’m always last. But exercising has been wonderful for giving me clarity in my writing and creative process. A very pivotal scene in All Beautiful Things came to me while running through a park in downtown Atlanta at dawn. I don’t have a lot of writing time, so I have to be efficient while still writing with care. At the end of the year, I’d like to thank running for my writing success.

Seems a worthy goal though I'm still shaking my head at the thought of you running through a downtown Atlanta park at dawn.  

Where will readers be able to meet you this year?  Any conferences or book signings in the works?

I’m usually at Romance Writers of America’s National Conference in July and Georgia Romance Writers’ annual conference Moonlight & Magnolias in October. Hopefully, I’ll be giving a workshop at one or both. I love meeting new writing friends and readers. I’m on all the typical social media spots if you want to Like, Follow, Review, or Pin me! There is a reading group guide for All Beautiful Things on my website.

Thanks for letting us know about the reading group guide.  I plan to recommend your book to my former book club and I know that guide will come in handy.  (Readers, click here to download the reading guide.)

What are you working on now, Nicki?

I’m revising a novel called Pine, and it’s set in a small southern town. There is a strong romantic element, but the main story is a coming-of-age story. I received the Maggie Award of Excellence for this manuscript a few years ago. This has always been the story of my heart, and I’m very proud of it.

And I am working on a follow-up to All Beautiful Things. I finally think I have the right title for it!

I'll be looking forward to both books!

Would you like to ask our readers a question today? 

What is your favorite fairy tale and why? What would be the title you would give for a retold Sleeping Beauty story? And I would love to know about a time when someone who fit one stereotype surprised you.

My example is from ten years ago. I was on the train in Atlanta and huge pregnant. All the business commuters ignored me, but the one filthy indigent guy immediately gave up his seat for me. He shouted at everyone on the train, “All these fancy businessmen, and I’m the one with chivalry!” He grabbed his bike and hopped of the train at the next stopped. I was grateful for the seat, and that he stood up for me. The entire experience was unexpected.

Nicki, thank you for graciously answering my questions.  

Readers, Nicki has three giveaways today so let's get those comments posting.  To be eligible for the giveaways you must include U.S./Canada or International in your comment.  To be eligible for the bonus giveaway you must include in your comment that you are a member of a reading group or book club.  

Today's Giveaways:

1. Kindle book – international. *ALL BEAUTIFUL THINGS may not be available in all countries due to copyright restrictions. In these cases the recipient will be given the option to request an exchange for gift credit on their Amazon.com account during the redemption process, or they may contact Customer Service for assistance in exchanging the book.

2. A signed paperback book to US/Canada. I would be happy to mail a book to a lucky person who comments.

3. And I’ll sweeten the pot. If there are any commenters with a reading group (mention that in your comments) I’ll pick another winner. If that reading group decides to tackle my book this year, I’ll call or skype in for the meeting and answer questions for an hour at a mutually agreed upon time and date.

  

The scars. She’ll never forgive her attacker.

Seven years ago, a knife-wielding stranger left socialite Ava Camden for dead on the sidewalk of an upscale Atlanta restaurant. She survived, but her face was brutally scarred. The police, the courts, and the powerful Camden family pinned the assault on only one suspect: Joel Sapphire, a twenty-year-old star athlete on the cusp of a pro football career. Too drunk to remember any details, Joel was found over Ava’s body, holding the bloody weapon. 

The letters. His brother is her only hope for the truth. 

Graham Sapphire grew up fighting on the city’s tough southside, and he’ll never let the Camdens crush his family. Now a wealthy hotelier, he’s determined to clear his brother’s name—and to find the monster responsible for Ava’s scars. Graham started writing to Ava the day his brother entered prison, asking her to give him a chance and offering his help. She never answered—but she never stopped reading. 

The secrets. The truth may destroy them both. 

Now Joel has been paroled, only to vanish before Graham can reach him. Is he lurking in the shadows or on the run from death threats? Ava is the lure that will bring him back, but she’s not alone in the fight. Graham will give his life—and even his brother’s—to protect her. The bond between them is hot, tender, and almost as dangerous as the hunter who waits in the shadows of the city’s darkest streets.

Guest Review - - How to Master Your Marquis

How to Master Your Marquis

By Juliana Gray

Publisher: Berkley Sensation

Release Date: January 7, 2014

Princess Stephanie Victoria Augusta, the youngest of the three young princesses of the German principality of Holstein-Schweinwald-Huhnhof forced into hiding by the assassins who killed their father, has prepared herself to take up the position secured for her by her maternal uncle, the Duke of Olympia. Princess Stefanie will become Stephen Thomas, the newest law clerk of the eminent barrister Sir John Worthington. The unconventional, impulsive Stefanie is not pleased with her disguise as a mustache-sporting law clerk. She’s even less pleased when she is reminded how early law clerks must be up and about their business. Still, the unchaperoned company of Sir John’s nephew, James Lambert, the Marquess of Hatherfield, the epitome of masculine beauty, provides considerable compensation.

The Marquess is more than a pretty face. He is an intelligent, insightful man with dark secrets of his own that belie his affable, polished exterior. Almost immediately, he recognizes that his uncle’s new law clerk is a young woman. James finds Stefanie/Stephen amusing and intriguing from the first. It takes a bit longer for him to realize that she will propel him into adventures, imperil his secrets and his life, and irretrievably claim his loyalty and his love.

The structure of How to Tame Your Marquis is atypical. Stefanie and James have already fallen in love when the reader meets them, and James is on trial for the murder of his stepmother. For most of the book, the narrative moves between the present in which the tension surrounding James’s battle to prove his innocence heightens almost unbearably and the past in which the reader sees the romance develop most satisfactorily amid danger and delight.

This is the second novel in Gray’s Victorian A Princess in Hiding series, following last year’s How to Tame Your Duke. Readers who enjoyed the earlier book will be pleased to see that the storylines of the two books intersect, and Emilie and her duke are secondary characters.  The indomitable Miss Dinglesby and the Machiavellian Duke of Olympia also make appearances. Among the villains is a character who takes the term “mean girl” to a new level and proves the proverbial hellish fury of a scorned woman. Gray again stays true to the pattern she has established of creating engaging lead characters and operating within the conventions of the romance genre while at the same time giving readers a story with a difference.

How to Master Your Marquis combines some truly dark elements with moments of madcap humor. It also features a hero and heroine who save each other. All of these are qualities that strengthened the book’s appeal for me. For readers who want steamy love scenes, Gray provides them. For readers who want romantic scenes that leave them sighing, Gray provides these as well, including an unforgettable declaration of love scene.

Gray joined my autobuy list with her first series, and the second one has confirmed that she writes the kind of books I love to read. If you like your romance to mix tenderness with heat, to move you to laughter and tears, and to leave you hungry for the author’s next book, I highly recommend How to Master Your Marquis. And that next book? It’s How to School Your Scoundrel, the story of dutiful Princess Luisa “disguised as a personal secretary to a notorious English scoundrel.” It will be released in June, and I’ve already pre-ordered my copy.

~Janga
http://justjanga.blogspot.com

Make Your Reservations!

Well, it's time again to mark your calendars and Make Your Reservations for February! There are some great books coming out in the month of love. Here are just a few of the ones we are anticipating. Are any of these books on your list? If so, which ones? If not, which books are on your list?

The Bride Says No

By Cathy Maxwell

What happens when a bride says no?

He is the bastard son of a duke, arrogant, handsome, a little bit dangerous, and, of course, one of the most sought-after bachelors in London. He is also about to be publically jilted by some chit of a girl! Blake Stephens' pride isn't about to let him be humiliated, so he charges after his bride to the wilds of Scotland, determined to bring her to the altar.

What happens when the heart says yes?

He is promised to one woman, but discovers his soul stirred by . . . the chit's sister! Lady Aileen Davidson's reputation was ruined ages ago, which is why she's buried herself in the country, but her fiery spirit and bold beauty threaten to bring Blake to his knees, making him wonder if he has proposed to the wrong lass.

And now he must make a choice: marry for honor . . . or marry for love?

(Avon)

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Once in a Lifetime

By Jill Shalvis

SOMETIMES WRONG IS OH-SO-RIGHT

After a wrenching loss, Ben McDaniel tried to escape his grief by working in dangerous, war-torn places like Africa and the Middle East. Now he's back in his hometown and face-to-face with Aubrey Wellington, the hot-as-hell woman who is trouble with a capital T. Family and friends insist she's not the one to ease his pain, but Aubrey sparks an intense desire that gives Ben hope for the future.

Determined to right the wrongs of her past, Aubrey is working hard to make amends. But by far, the toughest challenge to her plan is sexy, brooding Ben - even though he has absolutely no idea what she's done . . .

Can this unlikely couple defy the odds and win over the little town of Lucky Harbor?

(Grand Central)

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When the Rogue Returns

By Sabrina Jeffries

They are the Duke’s Men: an investigative agency born from family pride and irresistible passion, risking their lives—and sometimes their hearts—as they unravel shocking deceptions and scandalous transgressions! 

Victor Cale never imagined that his sweet, shy bride, Isabella, would use her talent for creating exquisite imitation jewels in a criminal way. But there’s no denying that Isa’s handiwork was used in the brazen heist of the Dutch royal family’s diamonds—after she disappeared into the night. 

Ten years later, still reeling from her betrayal and enraged that her duplicitous side was so undetectable, Victor is sent to Edinburgh to investigate a wealthy baron’s mysterious brideto- be. Simple enough—until the “fiancée” proves to be Isa, masquerading as an alluring young widow. 

No longer the meek and mild girl he once knew, the bold woman vehemently asserts that it was Victor who abandoned her after he helped steal the royal diamonds! Piecing together the truth of the past reawakens their volatile passion, which burns hotter than ever. But with a decade of secrets between them, Victor and Isa must trust each other in order to bring the real thieves to justice—without getting burned themselves.

(Pocket)

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Melting the Ice

By Jaci Burton

Everything’s coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That’s when her brother suggests his best friend as a model—hockey player Drew Hogan.

Carolina and Drew already have a history—a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, it’s different. His perfect body would be for professional use only. This time, she could use him.

Drew is all for it. He’s looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he’s changed. If only he could thaw her emotions, convince her to let down her guard and let him in just one more time…

(Berkley)

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Romancing the Duke

By Tessa Dare

As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens.  She never doubted romance would be in her future, too.  The storybooks offered endless possibilities.

And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off.  One by one by one.

·         Ugly duckling turned swan?

·         Abducted by handsome highwayman?

·         Rescued from drudgery by charming prince?

No, no, and . . . Heh.

Now Izzy’s given up yearning for romance. She’ll settle for a roof over her head.  What fairy tales are left over for an impoverished twenty-six year-old woman who’s never even been kissed?

This one.

(Avon)

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Shoreline Drive

By Lily Everett

Dr. Ben Faulkner is a veterinarian on warm, welcoming Sanctuary Island, a refuge for wild horses. Though he’s dedicated his life to healing animals and rescuing the ones no one wants, Ben is nursing deep wounds of his own. After tragedy tore his family apart, he gave up his dreams of finding happiness long ago…until Merry Preston arrives on the island. Vivacious, friendly, and instantly loveable, Merry is everything Ben is not. She’s also nine months pregnant and attempting to carve out a new life for herself and her unborn child.

Though Ben tries to keep his distance, when a raging storm cuts them off from the mainland, he’s forced to help bring her new baby into the world.  It’s a harrowing experience that leaves him with one great certainty: I want these two to be my family. Seeing his opportunity, he makes a dramatic proposal to the young mother: a marriage of convenience. If Merry marries him, he’ll draw up a contract naming her son as his heir and promising to provide for them both. But as they’ll learn, love is more than a business proposition…and it’ll take all the magic hidden in Sanctuary Island to turn Ben’s proposal into something real and lasting.

(St. Martin's)

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Why Earls Fall in Love

By Manda Collins

IS IT A REASON FOR ROMANCE?

In Why Earls Fall in Love by Manda Collins, young widowed Georgina Mowbray is settling into her role as Lady Russell’s companion quite well—until the lady’s nephew Dominic, the Earl of Coniston, arrives in Bath for a visit. Georgie’s always found him shallow and too smooth, and trusts him as much as she trusts most men…which is to say, not at all. But Con turns out to be more intriguing than she remembers—and completely irresistible... 

OR A PROMISE OF PASSION?

Pretty, practical Georgie is nothing like the women Con usually woos—especially since she seems blind to his charms. But his elderly aunt is so fond of her that Con is determined at least to be sociable…with the occasional flirtation thrown in just for fun. But things take a serious turn when a dangerous figure from Georgie’s unhappy past appears and threatens to bring her harm. Con will do whatever it takes to keep Georgie safe. And if he can show her that all men are not menaces, he might be able to keep her in his arms and never let go…

(St. Martin's)

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Winter at Mustang Ridge

By Jesse Hayworth

The Skye family rebel never wanted to be a cowgirl ... and she sure didn't plan on coming home for good.
 
Grateful to her twin for keeping Mustang Ridge in the family, Jenny Skye agrees to return home for a month so her sister can get away. It’s the middle of winter, and only a few year-round staffers, her family, and the animals will be there. But the globe-trotting videographer is soon in way over her head at the dude ranch dealing with reservations, her redecorating-obsessed mother, and the town's hunky new veterinarian.
 
Despite his adventurous past, Nick Masterson is putting down roots in Mustang Ridge. When a stray dog, a missing family member and a snowstorm conspire to throw him and Jenny together, there's no denying the blaze of attraction. But can a relationship that began in the heat of the moment turn into something more for a woman who's always been eager to put her hometown behind her?

(Signet Eclipse)

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Must Love Dukes

By Elizabeth Michels

She Can't Resist the Dare

Lillian Phillips could not imagine how her quiet, simple life had come to this. Blackmailed by the Mad Duke of Thornwood into accepting one wild dare after another...all because of a pocket watch. Desperate to recover her beloved father's pawned timepiece, Lily did something reckless and dangerous and delicious—something that led to a night she'd never forget.

He has a Reputation for Scandal

When Devon Grey, Duke of Thornwood, runs into a mesmerizing, intoxicating, thieving woman who literally stole from his bedchamber—with his new pocket watch—Devon plots his revenge. If the daring wench likes to play games, he's happy to oblige. After all, what's the ruse of being the Mad Duke if you can't have some fun? But the last laugh might just be on him...

(Sourcebooks)

Today's Special - - Leigh LaValle

I'm delighted to welcome Leigh LaValle back to the Romance Dish today.  Leigh lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family where she balances her historical romance writing with taking care of two children and getting ready for a new baby due this spring.  One wonders where she finds time to write her terrific stories.  Leigh holds an honors degree in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing and is a poet with pieces published in small literary magazines.  The first book in her Nottinghamshire series, The Runaway Countess was a 2011 Golden Heart finalist and went on to become her debut book.  

Please give Leigh a warm welcome!

Welcome, Leigh!  Congratulations on the release of The Rogue Returns, third in your Nottinghamshire series.  Please tell our readers what they can expect from this book and the series.  

Hi PJ! Thanks for having me back on The Romance Dish. The first time I was here was the day my debut (The Runaway Countess) released. I’ll never forget that!

The Rogue Returns, a Regency-set historical, is the final book in the Nottinghamshire Series. It’s a road romance and features an adventure by horseback through the peaks and Pennines of England. Our intrepid heroine, Lady Helen, is not an outdoorsy kind of girl, which makes for lots of amusing entanglements. The hero, who was featured in the first two books of the series, is in a bit of a hurry and reluctant to have this London-bred lady tag along. In the end, she proves her mettle, and he is dutifully impressed.

The series, in general, focuses on two families brought together by a renegade highwayman, the Midnight Rider.

I enjoy road romances as well as fish out of water stories and you offer readers both in this book.  What do you want people who pick up The Rogue Returns to understand about Roane and Lady Helen?

That’s a great question. I want readers to understand that both Roane and Helen are more complex than they seem on the surface. At first, Roane appears to be an unreliable, carefree rogue who refuses to take anything seriously. And Helen is a bit, shall we say, pampered. Throughout the course of the book, life challenges them, as life does, and we see their deeper layers—their needs, their fears, and their dreams.

While this is a common theme in books, I don’t think it can be overused. In ‘real life’, the impulse to form opinions, judge other people, and evaluate ourselves is a natural process, but it is fraught with obstacles. We can never have too many reminders that, no matter how things appear, there is often a deeper cause for compassion.

Very true.  I  enjoyed the gradual reveal of Roane and Helen's deeper layers.

Lady Helen is reluctant to part with her reticule during their cross-country trek while Roane considers it a nuisance.  What ‘must have’ items do you take with you on trips that most husbands wouldn’t understand?

It used to be my books! I’d easily pack five books on a quick trip, just in case I wanted to read them. I’d bring two romance novels, a book of poetry, a book on meditation or yoga, and a journal. The thought of wanting a book and not having it was too painful to consider. Now, I just take my iPad. J

I remember a week at the beach when I packed 15 books...and read them all!  So much easier with an e-reader. :)  Is this the final story in the series or will we be returning to Nottinghamshire?

As of right now, this is the last story in the series. But one never knows what paths the future will bring…

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do map out goals and wishes at the beginning of each year.  What are your wishes for 2014?

I am due to have a baby girl, my third child, in April. My wishes are to get through 2014 with my sanity intact. J If I can find some time to write, exercise, and get away for dinner with my husband then I am really doing well.

Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!  



What author or book was your introduction to romance?  What do you enjoy reading these days?

It was definitely Judith McNaught—I pilfered her books from my mother’s bookshelf and read them through the late hours of the night. (By my teens, my mom had decided it was better to just let me stay up and read with the light on than have me ruin my eyes reading by flashlight J). The story that stands out most in my memory is Almost Heaven. Oh, Elizabeth and Ian…

These days I am particularly enjoying contemporary romances. Samantha Young, Brenna Aubrey, Ruthie Knox, and Tracy Brogan have all kept me highly entertained. Once I get some breathing room from The Rogue Returns, I’ll dive back into the world of historical romance.

What are you working on now?

I have a partial completed for a regency historical titled Beauty and the Thief. I also have a very ambitious idea for a contemporary series that I am excited to explore. I’m not entirely sure which one I will work on between now and April. Honestly, I’m feeling a little sad that Roane and Helen’s story is finished. I’m not ready to move on!

I know what you mean, Leigh.  I wasn't ready to say good-bye to them either!  

Would you like to ask our readers a question today?

I’d love to know: What are some of your favorite tropes in romance? Road romance, friends-to-lovers, older-brother’s-best-friend, secret baby, fake marriage… 

Thanks for having me today, PJ!

It was our pleasure, Leigh!

Readers, Leigh is giving away an advance copy of  The Rogue Returns to one randomly chosen person who leaves a comment on today's post.   

PJ here.  I just noticed that Leigh's three books are currently available at fantastic prices for Kindle.  The Rogue Returns is $2.99, The Runaway Countess is $5.00 and The Misbehaving Marquess is FREE! They are also available for Nook at $5.99, $2.99 and $0.99, respectively.  

Elizabeth Boyle Winner

The randomly chosen winner of a copy of

If Wishes Were Earls

by Elizabeth Boyle is

Quilt Lady

Congratulations!  

Please send your full name and mailing address to us at

theromancedish (at) gmail (dot) com

New Releases winner!

The winner of a random book from my prize stash is:

hrdwrkdmom aka Dianna

Congrats, Dianna! Please send your full name and address to theromancedish AT gmail DOT com with "Andrea's winner" as the subject and I'll get your book in the mail. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!