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Gail Ingis | what’s OLD is NEW again
Author Guest / July 6, 2016

I’m thinking about the future of Indigo Sky. In a whirlwind romance, a lovely New York socialite marries a fêted, debonair author. But beneath the charm is a cheating husband addicted to hasheesh. Her dream marriage turns sour and the simplicity of her life runs amok when a handsome stranger, her husband’s business partner, threatens her staunch loyalty to her wayward husband. When she faces the ugly truth about her marriage, her need to finalize her divorce sends her on mad chase across the wilds of nineteenth century America with a handsome stranger—she learns hard lessons of murder, kidnapping and more that almost destroy her. A new release in paperback and audiobook will be here sometime soon. After last week’s blog, I Write and I Paint, my novel,Indigo Sky needed a blog of its own. If you like romance, and you like adventure, Indigo Sky is for you! Shopping at Tiffany’s, getting caught up in the New York Draft Riot, the Civil War, and the wilds of the Great Plains. Here’s an excerpt from my book that will curl your toes. Read the rest on Ingis About Gail Ingis Gail Ingis writes historical romance, loves history and romance of course,…

Charis Michaels | What Is It About a Virgin?
Author Guest / July 6, 2016

When I revealed the title of my second book to one of my writing buddies, she wrote back: “Nice. Are virgins like the new dukes?” Apparently I’m not the only one name-checking virgins these days. She’d seen it on several other books, not unlike the proliferation of “dukes” of the last couple of years. So, what gives? What is it about a virgin? Before I go any further, let me acknowledge that not everyone loves a virginal heroine. In fact, some readers can’t abide them. Certainly, virgins-as-heroines are not as thick on the ground as they were back in the day, when I read my first romance in the late 1980s. In today’s contemporary romance, I’d venture to say that virgins are virtually nonexistent. But my editor loved the title, THE VIRGIN AND THE VISCOUNT as soon as I suggested it, and as my friend said, I’m not the only author brandishing the big “V.” So perhaps this means that there are still a few of us virgin enthusiasts out there. Hey, I’ll admit, straight up, that one of my favorite romance tropes is a hero who believes a heroine is not a virgin, only to discover, after he deflowers…

Alissa Johnson | 10 Best Fictional Boyfriends
Author Guest / July 6, 2016

Often when reading a romance, I’ll fall in love with a hero knowing full well that the very qualities I find attractive on the page would probably annoy me in reality. But there are definitely some male protagonists out there who could potentially make a great real life boyfriend. In no particular order, here are ten of my favorite romance heroes who, for various reasons, I think make good boyfriend material: Whittaker Cole from TEMPTING FATE. Obviously, I’m a little bias where my own characters are concerned. But one of the things I love most about Whit is his determination to always do the right thing and, just as importantly, his willingness to admit when he gets it all wrong. Roarke from the In Death series—He has that sexy, sexy accent. Also, being able to take a private jet to your personal tropical island paradise whenever the whim strikes you can only be counted as a plus. Sir Harry Valentine from WHAT HAPPENS IN LONDON—Harry will make you laugh. Actually, nearly every hero in every Julia Quinn book will make you laugh. And sense of humor is, for many of us, an absolute must in a romantic partner. Gabriel Arkwright–Gabriel…

Amanda Forester | A Proper Kiss
Author Guest / July 6, 2016

Thank you for inviting me to Fresh Fiction today. I am excited to announce the release of IF THE EARL ONLY KNEW, which features some of my favorite characters. Determined to avoid society as much as possible, Lady Kate has returned to London after leaving six years ago. Part of her departure, and certainly the haste with which she left, can be blamed on a certain John Arlington, the Earl of Wynbrook, for it was he who kissed her in a moment of trial. She had hoped to elude him when she returned but of course that didn’t work and she finds herself alone with him in the study. Here is an exclusive excerpt from IF THE EARL ONLY KNEW of Kate and Wynbrook discussing the kiss—and Wynbrook trying to convince her to do it again—properly this time! Wynbrook cleared his throat and motioned for her to sit in a chair beside the waning embers of the fire. He took the chair opposite her and Kate waited in silence. “The last time you left was so sudden, I did not have the chance to say good-bye. This time, I wanted to be able to express my gratitude for your service…