One of my favorite things about writing this book was delving into Elodie’s character as a semi-hypochondriac. Even when she was falling in love with Brandon, she had no idea what was happening to her. 🙂
Here is a snippet from one of my favorite scenes from The Wrong Marquess:
“And is your pulse racing?” He didn’t wait for her answer. Instead, his fingertips drifted down to the quick hummingbird wingbeat at the side of her throat. “And has your mouth gone dry just now? Your lips plump and tender?”
She nodded, mystified. “You’re very good. Doubtless, you could have become a physician. Do you think we should summon Dr. Lockwood?”
“No. Lockwood cannot help you with this,” he said, his tone edged with a low growl, which left her to wonder if this was more serious than she thought. Before she could ask his opinion on her chances of survival, he leaned in and said, “Only I can.”
Then he eased his mouth over hers.
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret continues the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series with a debutante who believes she is destined to marry the lord next door until a fateful encounter with a rogue makes her wonder… if she might be falling for the wrong marquess!
The wrong place…
Elodie Parrish can feel spinsterhood breathing down her neck. That’s the trouble with waiting for the marquess next door her entire life. But Ellie knows if she gives him one last Season, he’ll finally propose. The only problem is, her path keeps crossing with the arrogant Lord Hullworth, who is convinced she has designs on him.
The wrong time…
Brandon, Marquess of Hullworth, never wanted to be “London’s Most Elusive Bachelor,” or have a horde of hopeful debutantes and their scheming mamas follow him around. His past has left him too jaded to consider marrying any of them. At least, that’s what he thinks… until he meets Ellie. She’s quirky, opinionated, blushes easily, and drives him absolutely wild. The only problem is, she believes she’s in love with someone else.
Ellie never imagined that one sultry summer could change everything. But the more time she spends with Brandon researching her book on the mating habits of scoundrels, the more she wonders if she might be falling for…
Well, in today’s adventures in Typo Land, I discovered that nothing derails a love scene faster than an insect. Instead of finding a “tight bud,” in flew a “tight bug” that blinked up at me from the page. As if, suddenly, my hero was checking for ticks.
Sometimes, when the world is a puzzle, I like to dive into puzzles that I can resolve on my own. And just in case you like to do the same, I made a wordfind for you. Though, to be honest, I’m not sure about the resolution, but I hope it is readable when printed.
This year brought its share of changes and challenges, and I’ve been quieter than usual. But I didn’t want this holiday season to sneak by without sending each of you warm wishes for love, joy, and peace. I’m ending the year grateful, hopeful, and ready to turn the page. Thank you for sticking with me. I can’t wait to share new stories with you in the year ahead!
Happy Monday! I have some great news for those of us who enjoy a little hands-free and eyeball-resting reading. For a limited time, THIS MUCH IS TRUE will be on sale at Libro.fm Kiss Club and Chirp (links below)!
I know that there have been some issues gaining access to the bonus epilogue for THIS MUCH IS TRUE. So, I wanted to be sure to post the direct link on my blog.
I hope that you’ll find that the glimpse into Thea and Jasper’s future together is worth the wait. <3
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.
Your kind words, emails, social media posts, and reviews after the release of This Much Is True have meant more to me than I can say. Knowing that these characters have found a home in your hearts is the greatest gift a writer can receive.
Since we’re catching up, I thought I’d share a little slice of my life with you. My favorite way to spend a Sunday morning is with jazz playing softly in the background, a steaming mug of tea in hand, and rain streaking down the windows of a cozy London café.
Of course… I’m actually in my own living room. But thanks to YouTube (and a little imagination), I can be transported there anytime I like. And for the finishing touch, I light my Reading at the Cafe candle from Frostbeard Studios — the scent alone is enough to whisk me into my favorite bookstore café. 😉
Thank you for letting me share my stories with you, and for sharing your thoughts with me in return. You’ve truly made this release unforgettable.
Of course… I’m actually in my own living room. But thanks to YouTube (and a little imagination), I can be transported there anytime I like. And for the finishing touch, I light my Reading at the Cafe candle from Frostbeard Studios — the scent alone is enough to whisk me into my favorite bookstore café. 😉
