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#amreading Virtue and Valor a new Scottish #Regency Historical by @Collette_Author #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Bestselling,
award-winning author, Collette Cameron, has a Bachelor of Science in Liberal
Studies and a Master’s in Teaching. Author of the Castle Brides Series, Highland
Heather Romancing a Scot Series, and Conundrums
of the Misses Culpepper Series, Collette writes Regency and Scottish
historicals and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and
five mini-dachshunds. Mother to three and a self-proclaimed Cadbury Chocolate
chocoholic, Collette loves a good joke, inspirational quotes, flowers, trivia,
and all things shabby chic or cobalt blue. You’ll always find dogs, birds,
quirky—sometimes naughty—humor, and a dash of inspiration in her novels.Her
motto for life? You can’t have too much chocolate, too many hugs, too many
flowers, or too many books. She’s thinking about adding shoes to that list.Interview with Collette Cameron
Why did you write
this book?Virtue and Valor is the second book
in my six-book Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Series. The hero and heroine,
Yancy, the Earl of Ramsbury and Isobel Ferguson, were first introduced in my
Castle Brides series. I adored them as secondary characters and knew they both
needed their own stories. Actually, the demanded I write their stories. My
characters can be rather bossy.It wasn’t until I was writing the
first book in the series, Triumph and Treasure, that I suddenly realized the
two of them were meant for each other. Naturally, I had to throw in a bunch of
conflict, danger and intrigue. I wouldn’t want to make it too easy for them to
have their happily-ever-after.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love historical romances of just about any kind, but
especially those set in Europe. Romance
and history; how could I go wrong reading that?Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Just one?I have three male crushes right
now. Jamie Fraiser (it’s the kilt!), the musketeer Aramis (the man’s just
yummy) and The Count of Monte Crist (dark, brooding, vengeful).What are you working on at the
moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m just finishing up Heartache and
Honor, the third book in the Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Series.I have three novella’s to complete for projects with other authors,
and one of those stories is Bradford Kingsley’s. He was introduced in A Kiss for Miss Kingsley
and was so widely popular with my readers, I decided to give him his own story.When I’ve finished the
novella’s, I’ll jump right into the
second book in my Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper series, Schemes Gone
Amiss. Readers have been dying to read Blythe and Leventhorpe’s story.Please tell us about
your latest book.Bartholomew Yancy never expected to
inherit an English earldom and had no intention of marrying. Now, the Earl of
Ramsbury and last in his line, he’s obligated to resign his position as
England’s War Secretary, find a wife, and produce an heir. Only one woman holds
the least appeal: Isobel Ferguson, an exquisite Scotswoman. Brought to Scotland
to mediate between feuding clans, he doggedly woos her.Disillusioned
with men pursuing her for her attractiveness, rather than her unusual
intellect, Isobel has all but abandoned any hope of finding a husband in the
Highlands. Not only does she believe Yancy no different than her other suitors,
he’s a notorious rake. She’s been told he’s practically betrothed. Therefore,
his interest in her cannot possibly be honorable, and so she shuns his
attentions.When
Isobel is mistakenly abducted by a band of rogue Scots, Yancy risks his life to
rescues her. To salvage her compromised reputation, her brother and father
insist she marry him. Yancy readily agrees, but Isobel—knowing full well she’s
fated for spinsterhood by refusing his offer— won’t be coerced into
marriage.Can love unite a reluctant earl and
a disenchanted beauty?About the Book
Title Virtue and
Valor (Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Series, Book 2)Genre Scottish Regency-Historical RomanceAuthor Collette
CameronBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Author Social MediaWebsite http://collettecameron.comNewsletter http://tinyurl.com/regencyrosePinterest http://www.pinterest.com/colletteauthor/Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/collettecameron.com/Google+ https://www.google.com/+ColletteCameronAuthor -
RLF Gem: @Collette_Author Top Blogger April 2015 #RLFblog
RLF Gem Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 30 posts in a 30 day month.
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Heath, Earl of Ravensdale Wagers Gone Awry @Collette_Author #RLFblog #regency
Wagers Gone Awry Interview with Heath, Early of Ravensdale
Tell us about
yourself, please.Heath gives a brief bow. “Thank you
for your kind invitation to visit with you. That’s a lovely blue gown you’re
wearing. It reminds me of Brooke’s eyes.”He settles into an armchair. “Always
a bit awkward, talking about oneself, especially when one has been born into a
life of privilege, but cannot boast ancestors one is proud of. I don’t suppose
you’d be happy with I loathe kidney pie and flowers make me sneeze?”“Hmph, I thought not.” He crosses
his legs and drums his fingers on the chair’s arm.“I’m the eighth Earl of Ravensdale
and have had to leave the comforts of London to travel to a remote dairy farm I
won in a wager. Well, at least I thought I won the blasted thing, but it seems
I only won a portion of the place.”He leans forward a bit. “Have you
any idea how smelly a dairy is? And the flies…hoards of the pesky things.” He
flicks his hand toward the window. “And this farm is run by a troupe of sassy
women. Beautiful women, I might add.”Authors call what you want but
cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?Heath chuckles. “Ah, that’s an
age-old question. What do I want? To sell this farm, but if I do, I’ll render
the Culpepper misses homeless. Makes me rather a cur, doesn’t it?”His gaze drops to his lap.“No, what I really want is Brooke
Culpepper, but she cannot abide me, and I doubt an offer of marriage would
tempt her. Besides, the Ravensdales, up to now, haven’t exactly exemplified fidelity
or marital bliss, so I plan on enjoying a few more years of freedom before
buckling under the responsibilities of the earldom and acquiring a wife and
producing an heir.”What can you not do (but
need to do) during this story?“As I mentioned before, I need to
sell this parcel of green hell so that I can return to London’s civilization.”
Heath shakes his head then winces. “And, after Brooke’s over- zealous servant
took it upon himself to crack me on my head, I’m under doctor’s orders not to
travel until I’ve recovered fully.”He shifts in his chair while shooting
a look to the parted door.“Trust me, having Brooke under the
same roof is causing me much more discomfort than my aching head is.”What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?Heath gazes into space for a long
moment. A small smile quirks his mouth before he shrugs.“I can barely read, and it’s a secret I’ve
kept close to my chest since my youth. I trust you’ll not bandy it about
indiscreetly. I also have a terrible sweet tooth.”In the story world your author
created, explain what it is you fear most and why.“I fear I’ve lost Brooke because of
the wager between us.” He glances up. “She lost, you know, and she should have
won. Would have won if outside forces hadn’t interfered.”“I’m also afraid I’m stuck with
this farm, and I detest country life.” Heath makes a small gesture with his
hand. “It’s a childhood thing, the story much too long and boring to tell.”What special skills
do you rely on?“Not reading!” Heath
chuckles again and taps his temple with his forefinger. “I have quite a memory
for numbers, though, and can recall every card dealt in a game.”Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?Heath grins. “Oh, I’m happy with
the ending, even if my author manipulated me. Authors seem to enjoy doing that,
pushing us characters around and torturing us a bit.”His grin slips. “I did end up
keeping the confounded dairy farm, and obtained guardianship of the younger
Culpeppers. I’m going to have my hands full with that lot. Speaking of which, I
need to discover what mischief they’ve gotten themselves into in my absence.”Heath stands and bows. “I thank you
for having me as your guest. I’d be honored to return anytime.”About the Writer
Bestselling,
award-winning author, Collette Cameron, has a BS in Liberal Studies and a
Master’s in Teaching. Author of the Castle Brides Series. Highland Heather
Romancing a Scot Series, and Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper Series,
Collette writes Regency and Scottish historicals and makes her home in the
Pacific Northwest with her husband and five mini-dachshunds. Mother to three
and a self-proclaimed Cadbury Chocolate chocoholic, Collette loves a good joke,
inspirational quotes, flowers, trivia, and all things shabby chic and cobalt
blue. You’ll always find dogs, birds, quirky—sometimes naughty—humor, and a
dash of inspiration in her novels.Her
motto for life? You can’t have too much chocolate, too many hugs, or too many flowers
or books. She’s thinking about adding shoes to that list.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?I wanted Heath to almost be an
anti-hero; you know, a guy who’s not perfect, with some real faults but still
comes through as likeable in the end. Creating a character who readers could
like despite his obvious flaws, one readers could still find good qualities in,
stretched me.The very nature of what Heath
decides to do to solve his situation and Brooke’s dilemma was enough to have
many readers slamming the book closed or tossing it across the room. Yet, guys
like Heath do exist, and they aren’t all rotten-to-the-core, if you’ll excuse
the cliché.Are any sequels
planned for this book?Wagers Gone Awry is the first book
in a five-book series. You’ll see Heath and Brooke again as the adventures of
the other Culpepper misses are told. And trust me, some of their capers are
going to be a lot of fun.What genre(s) would
you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?I have some story ideas for
contemporaries, a young adult series (I hope to start that one in the summer of
2015), a couple of paranormal series, and even a time-travel series.There just aren’t enough hours in
the day to write all the stories I have floating around in my head. I have to
jot them down in my story Bible to keep track of all of them.What would your
readers be surprised to learn about you?I hate mushrooms and peas.Oh, you want something with a
little more substance?I didn’t always want to be an author.
I fact, I didn’t start writing until 2011. That book, Highlander’s Hope, was
published in 2013.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Well, they might enjoy a good
chuckle or two if they get my sense of humor. Not everyone does, though.I love history and what I write,
and I hope those passions comes through in my stories.About the Book
Title Wagers Gone Awry (Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper,
Book 1)Genre Historical Romance (Regency)Author Collette CameronBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBrooke Culpepper resigned herself to spinsterhood when she turned down the only marriage proposal she’d likely ever receive to care for her family. After her father dies, a distant cousin inherits the estate and becomes their guardian but permits Brooke to act in his stead.Heath, Earl of Ravensdale is none-too-pleased to discover five young women call the dairy farm he won and intends to sell, their home. Desperate, pauper poor, and with nowhere to go, Brooke proposes a wager. His stakes? The farm. Hers? Her virtue. The land holds no interest for Heath, but Brooke does and he accepts her challenge.Brooke loses, and her devastation is compounded when the cousin arrives, intending to haul the Culpepper misses off to London. Heath astounds himself and proposes in order to apply for guardianship of the other girls. Does Brooke dare marry the handsome stranger who’d been bent on compromising her? Will Heath regret his impulsive gesture, or will unexpected love flourish?Buy This Book
Publisher Blue Rose Romance in partnership with Windtree
PressAmazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UQVRATCBarnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/w/books/2940151707213Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/wagers-gone-awryIbooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wagers-gone-awry/id977706971?ls=1&mt=11Author
Social MediaWebsite http://collettecameron.comBlog http://collettecameron.com/blogPinterest http://pinterest.com/colletteauthorGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7047979.Collette_CameronAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Collette-Cameron/e/B00CWLYXL2You May Also Like
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