What would you like to tell readers about yourself?
* Tali Spencer fell in love with writing at an early age and never stopped. Thanks to a restless father, she grew up as a bit of a nomad and still loves to travel whenever she can. Her longest stint in one place was Milwaukee where she went to college, enjoyed a series of interesting careers, and raised three surprisingly well-adjusted sons. She later married her true love and put down new roots in Philadelphia, where she lives in an ongoing Italian American family sitcom. At least she’s learned how make good pasta. When not writing, Tali reads everything from sweet goofy romances to medical research, manages her fantasy football team—go Gekkos!—and takes long walks with her loving, if slightly neurotic, poodle.
* As fate would have it, her hated kidnapper left her carrying his child, and that is a condition even she cannot wish away. Adora’s enduring hope for romance fades until a blue-eyed, self-possessed foreigner walks back into her life and reawakens feelings promising the erotic delights of which she’s always dreamed.
* Vallmer Berringen, the handsome and devout prince of a country allied with conquered Sebboy, has come to Uttor for two reasons: to secure the treaty that will give his country a much needed alliance, and to fulfill his father’s orders to use the occasion to find a suitable bride. Captivated by Adora’s intelligence and courage, Vallmer is torn by the fact she is both pregnant and pagan. Her infamous reputation taints Adora, a woman that a man of his position and faith should never be tempted to woo.
* Can he reconcile his vision for his country with his passion for a woman whose spirit sets his blood on fire—but for whom kingdoms have gone to war?
* Did she really expect him to answer so personal a question? Apparently she did, because she was giving him the most provocative smile, one that said she knew she’d put him on the spot. His answer, however, would be too revealing.
* She laughed again, but the sound was warm, embracing. “You know, sex doesn’t have to be impolite. It’s a little undignified, but—”
* “Which is why it is private.”
* “Yes,” she agreed, and cocked her head, reassessing him. “Yes, it is.”
* “Why are we talking about this?”
* “You tell me.”
* Now that would be dangerous. He was talking to her about sex because she made him think of it. Because Adora looked and sounded and smelled like a woman who might enjoy being with a man. Lorant had called her a slut, but Vallmer had never been fool enough to believe it. He had known all along Lorant could not abide being rejected by a woman who found him wanting. Vallmer liked that about Adora, that she was fearless about her opinions. He met too many women who were so completely deferential to men their thoughts could not be trusted.
* “I talk to you this way because I feel I can talk with you about anything, anything at all. And because I feel this way, you can steer me into talking about anything you wish.”
* Her smile beckoned him to thoughts he would do better to avoid. “Are you calling me artful, Prince Vallmer?”
* “I am calling you fascinating.”
ANNOUNCEMENT! Tali Spencer will be awarding $30 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour! So be sure to leave a comment AND use the Rafflecopter below. Also, visit the other tour stops for a greater chance of winning!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
10 comments:
Sounds like a unique and fascinating story. Loved the excerpt.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Casey! I'll be dropping by to see if anyone says hi, and if anyone has questions they'll get an answer. :)
I liked the excerpt.
Enjoyed the post, sounds like a terrific read, thanks for sharing!
This sounds like an exciting book.
Where do you get your ideas for your books from?
I get ideas from everywhere, Anna. One book came from a dream that was so vivid it felt like memory. Another came from a scene from a movie I wanted to riff a bit in another direction. I'm especially fond of visuals, so a drawing or painting can inspire characters or a whole novel. Thanks so much for asking such a great question!
Great post, thank you for sharing!
I love the cover, I'm looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for sharing :)
I really enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations and nice cover! Happy Holidays!
Post a Comment