The Lady and the Rogue
Day 1
1. Tell me about your latest release or the book you wish to
feature. Genre?
The Lady and the Rogue is book three in the series, the
Return of the Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea, a Regency romance series with a mix
of murder and mayhem. Lady Euphemia Brandt, the esteemed concert pianist, finds
herself unwittingly caught up in a dangerous game when she is mistaken for Lord
Thornton's contact. In a twist of fate, the two are hastily engaged and embark
on a treacherous journey to uncover a deadly assassination plot targeting the
Prime Minister.
As Euphemia and Lord Thornton navigate the treacherous waters of high society,
they must rely on their wits, resourcefulness, and growing affection for each
other to unravel the threads of this dangerous conspiracy. But time is running
out, and their only chance lies in deciphering a perplexing musical message
that holds the key to saving England from impending chaos.
As Euphemia's musical talents become her most valuable weapon, she must decode
the melodies with precision and uncover the hidden truth within the notes. With
each passing moment, the stakes rise higher, and the threat becomes even more
dire.
In a world where secrets lurk behind every elegant facade, Euphemia and Lord
Thornton must face not only their own demons but also the relentless pursuit of
those intent on destroying their newfound love and jeopardizing the safety of
an entire nation.
Will Euphemia's brilliance at the piano be enough to decode the musical message
and save England from disaster? Can she and Lord Thornton overcome the
obstacles in their path and find love in each other's arms amidst the chaos?
2. Where did the idea arise?
The story concept began with a thought-provoking prompt and
an intriguing article that explored the art of conveying clandestine messages
through music.
The prompt presented a scenario in which a young woman found
herself in an unfortunate situation, being at the wrong place at the wrong
time. She bravely defended herself against an assailant, inadvertently losing
her reticule in the process. To secure her transportation, she resorted to
taking coins from her attacker. She crosses paths with the same man at her
parents' party. The attacker is determined to find out more about her. She is
just as determined to stay far away from him. He solved the issue by petitioning
her father for her hand.
You’ll have to read
the story to see how I used that prompt and how it all turns out!
3. How much research was involved? Did you stay on point or
be distracted by wanting to look at just one more thing?
The ‘just one more thing’ turned out to be music. I
had already decided that the mistaken identity was our hero meeting his
contact, a woman who our heroine is teaching how to read music. In doing
research, I came across an article on music used in spy codes. So, I used the
music code as a device to include our heroine with the villain.
4. How long did it take to write the book?
It took me three months from start to release. I
started the book in June after the release of The Lady and the Earl. The Lady
and the Rogue releases on September 12.
5. Now a bit about you. How long have you been writing? What
is your Sun Sign?
I have been writing for twelve years. The first book I wrote
was Knight of Runes. It was published by Carina Press as an ebook and by
Harlequin in print. I am a hybrid author. Including this book, I have published
twenty-six books and three novellas. My 27th book will be published
in October.
6. Do you write in a number of genres of stick to one?
I have tried to write in both historical and
contemporary genres. My readers overwhelmingly prefer my historical stories. With
that in mind, for the last few years, I have been writing Regency romance. I do
have a short historical series that includes magic and another that is a time
travel.
7. Where on the internet can you be found?
Thank you
for asking. You can find me at the following places on the internet.
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