Today I have another special guest to introduce you to, and for all you lovers of historical romance, you’re in for an extra special treat! Her debut novel, A Gentleman ’til Midnight, just released from Harlequin, and I also happen to know she’s one of the sweetest people you’ll ever want to meet. Please welcome my friend, Alison DeLaine!
OK, Alison, if your book were to be cast as a movie, who would you pick to play your hero and why?
I would pick Lorenzo Lamas. Basically, because he’s Lorenzo Lamas. That’s my only criterion. (Probably because I’m a middle aged woman with starry-eyed memories from twenty years ago.) Lorenzo doesn’t look like my hero, but who cares? He’s Lorenzo Lamas. And sure, he’s got more of an American western persona, and my book is Georgian England, but I can be flexible. Really, it’s okay if he just stands there. He doesn’t even have to say the lines or anything. Although I wouldn’t mind if he got a little wet, maybe from the ocean spray, kind of like when he used to pour that jug of water over himself during the opening credits of that show ‘Renegade’… Wait–was there another part to this question?
No, that’s good, LOL. I’m sure there’s plenty of other “middle-aged” women out there who might agree with you! Now, tell us your hero or heroine’s worst attribute.
My heroine, Katherine, tends to think of diplomacy as a last-ditch option. It gets her into trouble occasionally. But it also makes her a lot of fun when she’s confronting a man with less-than-honorable intentions.
What made you write this story?
I wrote this book because Katherine appeared fully formed in my mind and wouldn’t let go. She’s kind of forceful that way. I also wrote it because even though most of the book takes place on land, some does take place on board a ship, and I really love ships. (Well, the idea of ships. I’m fairly certain that if I was actually being tossed around in the middle of the ocean, I would be panicking — not turning my face to the breeze and enjoying the sea mist.) But I’m pretty good at romanticizing shipboard life, which makes the whole thing much more tolerable, so when I wrote this book I got to experience everything I imagine is glorious about the sea.
Don’t you love it when a story grabs you like that? What was your favorite scene?
There’s a scene where James is so frustrated by desire that he actually throws things. He’s like a caged animal, pacing around and plotting seduction. Well, maybe “plotting” is too soft a word. Except I shouldn’t use the word “soft” in connection with James in this scene. Because he’s, you know, the opposite of soft. In a certain regard. Ahem.
LOL! Can’t wait to read that! And, I always end on a fun note…what is your guilty pleasure?
O Magazine. Okay, it’s really nothing to feel guilty about. It’s pretty amazing. The “guilty” part comes because I never feel like I should be sitting around reading a magazine. But O is full of inspiration, useful tips, and lots of colorful pictures, so whenever I let myself settle in with it I feel completely self-indulgent. (And as I’m writing this, I’m stuffing a See’s butterscotch square into my mouth, which is basically a lump of brown sugar covered with milk chocolate, so I guess you could say that’s another guilty pleasure! Except I don’t feel one bit guilty.)
Nothing at all to feel guilty about! Now tell us a little more about the book and where to find it!
The complication they don’t want…
Lady Katherine Kinloch survived captivity once. Now the notorious captain of her own ship, she refuses to let anyone jeopardize her hard-won freedom. But on a voyage to England to fight for her family’s endangered estate, Katherine is thrown off course when she unknowingly rescues celebrated naval captain James Warre…a man who stands for everything she despises.
The passion they desperately need…
Haunted by regret for his role in her dark past, James is determined to be more than the cold, calculating officer Katherine expects. Her seduction is his obsession, but his pride hangs in the balance if he gives in to temptation. And hiding beneath the scorching attraction between them lies a secret that could force the two apart for good.
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Wonderful! Now, Alison has graciously offered TWO lucky commenters the chance to win autographed copies of her book, so be sure and leave a comment! Good luck!
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Alison DeLaine lives in rural Arizona, where she can often be found driving a dented old pickup truck out to her mining claim in the desert. When she’s not busy striking it rich, waiting on spoiled pets, or keeping her husband in line, she is happily putting characters through the wringer. Visit her at www.AlisonDeLaine.com
WINNERS! WINNERS! The lucky winners of last week’s blog with Lori Wilde are: Annie, Jessica Laas, Loralee Lillibridge, Anne M-SC, Mo, Khelse, Emily B., Alison B., Jeannie L., and Danny. Email me at: christie (at) christie-craig.com with your preference of print or e-book and your delivery particulars and I’ll get you your gift. Congrats!
Alison DeLaine lives in rural Arizona, where she can often be found driving a dented old pickup truck out to her mining claim in the desert. When she’s not busy striking it rich, waiting on spoiled pets, or keeping her husband in line, she is happily putting characters through the wringer. Visit her at www.AlisonDeLaine.com
Woohoo! The book sounds fantastic! It’s going to be on my must read list!
Thanks, Cassie! I hope you like it!!
Hi Alison, great interview, love the cover of your book and it sounds fabulous. I am going to have to put this one on my list to buy. This is my kind of book. Congrats.
I adore the cover, too. 🙂 Thank you so much!!
Alison, Thank you so much for joining me here today. You rock, girl!! I just ordered your book to my Kindle and can’t wait to read it.
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Thanks, Christie! What a fun opportunity. And I’ve already pre-ordered Texas Hold ‘Em… Won’t be long now!
Nem vagyok allergiás. Nem tüsszentek. Jah, de. Emlékszem már, szoktam. Akkor lehet, hogy allergiás vagyok, és amikor tüsszentek beverem a fejem a monitorba és aztán arra emlékszem, hogy egy madár pont az ablaknak repült, ott hagyva a lenyomatát? Lehet. :DDD Vagy mégis spagetti lesz az ablakra kenve? Vagy lehet, hogy egy madár?Kezdek ö.srekevezednis.. Vagy nem kezdek, hanem ez már régóta van? Hmmm. Gondolkodom!
Interesting premise
Thank you!
Oh Lorenzo Lamas would make a good hero… He is so sexy… Thanks for giving away your books as prizes..
Hm… I wonder if I could get him to model for, say, all of my future book covers. 😉 Thanks for commenting!
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This book sounds like a great read. It’s been added to my to read list.
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it!!
Fun interview, Alison – and the book sounds great! Adding it to my ever-growing list of must reads. 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m pretty sure must-read lists can only expand… they never shrink. 🙂 Here’s hoping you have lots of time to enjoy all those great reads!
Fun interview, Allison. I can’t wait to read the book. And Lorenzo Lamas is a good choice for anything.
Thanks, Susan! Yes, a good choice for all kinds of things… 😉
My fingers are crossed the right way hoping everything will turn out better than fine in your book.
How very kind of you. Thank you so much for leaving a comment!
Sounds like a really good book. Always looking for new historical writers to recommend to our patrons. Will order a copy today!
Thank you so much, Jessica! I hope you enjoy it!
I absolutely Love Historical Romance. They are by far my favorite genre. Well, what’s not to love? If you read a romance novel to escape the tedium of everyday life and live vicariously through someone else ( which I do) why not meet a Pirate lover or dashing Prince, a misunderstood Scottish warlord, a scarred but still handsome brooding Duke. They usually make the best lovers and the most devoted husbands. Who can resist a man like that? Just saying….
Um… nobody?? 🙂 I read romance for an escape, too, and your point makes a lot of sense. I’m glad you enjoy historicals. They are lots of fun to write, too! Thank you!
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