Author Vicky Dreiling and a giveaway!
With a Little Help from Bellingham’s Friends
(And a Nod to the Fab Four)
True Confession: I love a great hero. My favorite heroes have flaws, but underneath their alpha core, they are men of honor. The hero in my e-novella A SEASON FOR SIN is Andrew Carrington, the Earl of Bellingham, or Bell as his friends call him. For those of you who read HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE, you will likely remember Bellingham and his intense stage presence. I had just thought to give Will a couple of friends, but Bellingham walked onstage fully formed. I hadn’t really planned on a character with a tormented past, but sometimes characters just insist on being who they are.
When we first meet Bell in A SEASON FOR SIN, he is on the verge of change, much of it due to his friends deciding to marry and settle down. Bell is feeling a little at sea over it all and a bit lonely. Like most strong willed men, he doesn’t want to admit that he needs anyone. But as the author, I knew that this confirmed bachelor shouldn’t be all alone. So I threw two men into the Thames River and waited to see what Bellingham would do. He shucked off his coat and boots and dived in to save them. Of course, he did. He’s a hero after all. J
A SEASON FOR SIN is an introduction to Bellingham and his new friends. The e-novella ends on a hook and includes a bonus first chapter from the upcoming full length novel WHAT A WICKED EARL WANTS starring Bellingham and Lady Laura Chesfield, coming in Spring 2013! I know it’s a little while to wait, but I promise you’ll love the Happily Ever After.
One last thing. Cat asked me to include something about Halloween. So here are five interesting facts you might find interesting.
- The word witch is derived from the old English word wicce, which means wise woman.
- In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches and the hoot of an owl signaled the impending death of someone.
- The first Jack O’Lanterns were made from turnips.
- Samhain was a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year. By the way, Samhain is pronounced sow-in.
- Trick or Treating comes from the ancient Celtic tradition of leaving treats to placate spirits who supposedly were out in force at Samhain.
Here’s a task for readers. Tell me two great characteristics of a hero for a chance to win signed copies of my first trilogy: HOW TO MARRY A DUKE, HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL, and HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE. (US/Canada Only)
Vicky Dreiling’s A SEASON FOR SIN Introduces Her New Regency Series, The Sinful Scoundrels
On Sale September 4, A SEASON FOR SIN is Available for Review
Vicky Dreiling, the highly praised, award-winning author of How to Marry a Duke, How to Seduce a Scoundrel and other Regency romance novels, has written A SEASON FOR SIN, an introduction to her upcoming Regency series, The Sinful Scoundrels, a Forever Yours e-original novella on sale September 4th. The novella reintroduces some of the characters from previous series, including Andrew Carrington, Lord of Bellingham, who has become a reader favorite since he was introduced in How to Ravish a Rake. A SEASON FOR SIN and her novel, What a Wicked Earl Wants (Forever, May 2013), feature Andrew and the Sinful Scoundrels, Colin Brockhurst, Earl of Ravenshire, and Harry Norcliffe, Viscount Evermore.
Andrew is stuck in a bit of a rut, restless now that many in his circle have succumbed to wedded bliss. Then his two rakish friends, Colin and Harry, take charge, dragging him back into society and to the side of beautiful young widow Laura Davenport. Bell isn’t after a wife. He’s interested in a challenge—and the lovely Laura may be just what he needs.
ABOUT VICKY DREILING
Vicky Dreiling was honored as a Finalist for three of Romance Writers of Americas prestigious RITA Awards this year for her first two novels, How to Marry a Duke and How to Seduce a Scoundrel. Both were Finalist for “Best Regency Historical,” and How to Marry a Duke was a Finalist for “Best First Book.” That novel was also chosen as one of Booklist’s Top Ten Romances of 2011, was named a Finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards, and received the Holt Medallion Award for Best Historical Romance.
Vicky is a self-proclaimed historical romance junkie and Anglophile, whose frequent business trips to the United Kingdom allowed her to indulge her passion for all things Regency England.
When she’s not writing, Vicky enjoys reading, films, concerts, and, most of all, long lunches with friends. A native Texan, she holds degrees in English literature and marketing.
Links:
Website:http://www.vickydreiling.com
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Goodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4107724.Vicky_Dreiling
Book Extras:
Printable booklist:http://www.vickydreiling.com/booklist.pdf
Buy Links:
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/A-Season-for-Sin-ebook/dp/B008GYLGBE/
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-season-of-sin-vicky-dreiling/1111638235?ean=9781455525140
iBooks: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-season-for-sin/id537356661?mt=11
October 21st, 2012 at 10:19 am
Hi Vicky! I can’t wait for Bell and the boys. Write faster! LOL. I like an alpha hero with a gooey beta center. Well, that sounded less inappropriate in my head.
October 21st, 2012 at 10:19 am
For me a great hero needs to be able to admit he’s wrong and be willing to give up everything for the woman he loves.
October 21st, 2012 at 10:33 am
This sounds like a wonderful series. I love flawed heroes, that dispite what they may want for themselves, do the right thing.
October 21st, 2012 at 11:20 am
Compassion and humor are a must. He can then be handsome and the other good things that go with the perfect man. Who wants a guy who doesn’t give a rip about others and is crabby? Not me!
I’m so looking forward to reading A SEASON FOR SIN. Love your novels, Vicky!
Hope you take another day or two to relax and breathe before heading back into your writing cave. I’m sure you need it!
Congratulations on your successes and all the best!
October 21st, 2012 at 11:50 am
Two great characteristics of a hero? I think a sense of humor, definitely, coupled with confidence, rugged good looks, and smarts.
October 21st, 2012 at 2:48 pm
He would have to be a great kisser. Also, I guess there would have to be something in his past that he would overcome to give love a chance.
October 21st, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I like for the hero to be honorable. I’d also like for him not to automatically assume that the heroine is helpless. I hate for the hero to so arrogant that he thinks he’s the only one whose capable of making right decisions. I absolutely love your books.
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October 21st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Intelligence and loyalty
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October 21st, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Smart and loyal.
Those are important to me!
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October 21st, 2012 at 5:51 pm
I am a sucker for an alpha hero as I married an alpha. The top two things that hooked me were he’s a complete sucker for kids and he can cook. Being an alpha he is very loyal and true to his word but I haven’t really seen an alpha that isn’t. As to the books I would love to have signed copies that could have a special spot on my shelves.
October 21st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
I love a strong hero with a huge heart! luv2scrap22@yahoo.com
October 21st, 2012 at 7:17 pm
An alpha male that is strong on the outside and soft on the inside, he’s honorable and has to have a sense of humor – oh, and willing to die for you doesn’t hurt either lol.
October 21st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I loved the Halloween tidbits…so interesting!!!
I LOVE an alpha male that is loyal to the core and yet tender-hearted.
*swoon*
October 21st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
I like a hero with a sense of humor, and has integrity. denwal1@aol.com
October 21st, 2012 at 10:18 pm
I like heroes who are strong, loyal and protective.
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 am
Hi everybody. These are great responses! I so agree with all of them.
Connie, no rest for me. I’m off and running on the second book in my new series coming out in May.
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Hi Vicky,
I haven’t read any of your books yet but they look awesome and are on my towering stack(s) of “To-Be-Read” books. I love the hero too. Especially one with a sense of humor, and a strong personality. One that you can’t help but notice in a crowded room. A character with a flaw is also a big plus for me. It makes them seem real and attainable. I mean, who doesn’t want a Darcy, Bridgerton, or one of those Impossible Bachelors.
Thanks for offering the contest!
October 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I love flawed heros, it gives them room to grow with the woman meant for them. But not too much on the poor me trip, they have to be able to eventually see the good side of life, and what they have been missing without her. And he’s got to be able to laugh.
October 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Hmmm, two characteristics in a hero… he is open to love & loyal.
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Two great characteristics of a hero are honor and a sense of humor.
October 27th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
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November 4th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Winner picked: May
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