The Scoundrel Takes A Bride: 5 Fun Facts with Stefanie Sloane
Winner, winner…Emma Comery!!!
Stefanie Sloane is a double-nominated RITA finalist whose Regency Rogues series has delighted and intrigued readers. Stefanie’s resume is impressive: a former Amazon employee (she was the 30th!), a distant relation to William Wallace, spent ten adolescent years dancing (ballet, tap and jazz), and did I mention she’s Julia Quinn‘s BFF?! I also know that Stefanie loves animals–I’ve seen pictures of her dogs, read how much she loves four-legged creatures, and witness on Facebook how hard she works to help shelter animals find homes–which makes her my total favorite.
Welcome, Stefanie! We’re so glad to have you here on the blog. Readers, be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win a copy of THE SCOUNDREL TAKES A BRIDE!
The Scoundrel Takes A Bride
Regency Rogues #5
Ballantine Books
January 1, 2013
A notorious scoundrel, the right Honorable Nicholas Bourne has spent years in the East Indies amassing a fortune through questionable means. Still, his loyalty to his older brother Langdon remains true and trusted. But when Lady Sophia Southwell, the woman promised to his brother, seeks his help on a dangerous mission, he is troubled—and torn. Unable to dissuade her from her quest to find a killer, he vows to keep her safe. This makes his mission the hardest test of his wits, honor, and skill. For Sophia is the secret love of his life.
For years, Sophia has planned her daring act of revenge against her mother’s killer. She has painstakingly prepared herself by studying the criminal mind. Now she knows the moment is right and that Nicholas is the man to help her. But she doesn’t count on the reckless temptation of his rugged sensuality or the captivating intensity in his deep eyes. When desire and emotion intoxicate her as they venture together into the darkest corners of London’s underbelly, Sophia must contend with a yearning even more powerful than vengeance: love.
Five Fun Facts about THE SCOUNDREL TAKES A BRIDE:
1. I adore putting animals in my books. But when I mapped out the plots for The Saint Who Stole My Heart, The Scoundrel Takes a Bride, and The Wicked Widow Meets Her Match, I knew that the stories were structured in such a way that, well, no pets would be allowed. So I chose Petworth, a small town in Sussex, as the setting of the inciting incident as a nod to our furry friends.
2. The prologue for Scoundrel was the last scene I wrote, added during a snowstorm here in Seattle. From where I sat inside the house, I could hear my daughters playing outside—lots of giggles and high-pitched screaming. A part of me longed to be out in the snow, so I decided to set the prologue during a snowstorm in Petworth, too.
3. U2’s song, “All I Want is You” is my hero Nicholas in song form. Sexy, raw, slightly unnerving but achingly beautiful, bruised and battered but real in a way that most are not.
4. I hit replay on Ingrid Michaelson’s song “Sort Of” way too many times while working on Scoundrel. I suppose it’s Sophia’s song. Simple and straight-forward, pragmatic, unsure, but desperate to follow her heart.
5. There’s a scene in Scoundrel that opens with Sophia and Nicholas talking. My editor assumed this occurred post-coital because of where it takes place, with the va-va-va-voom happening off screen. But it’s not! I swear! See if you can find it.
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Leave a comment to be entered to win a copy of THE SCOUNDREL TAKES A BRIDE by Stefanie Sloane and a signed copy of LOVING LADY MARCIA. Giveaway open to US/CA. Ends 1/25.
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A native Northwesterner with the pale skin to prove it, Stefanie credits her parents’ eclectic reading habits—not to mention their decision to live in the middle of nowhere—for her love of books. A childhood spent lost in the pages of countless novels led Stefanie to college where she majored in English. No one was more surprised than Stefanie when she actually put her degree to use and landed a job in Amazon.com’s Books editorial department. She spent over five years reading for a living before retiring to concentrate on her own stories. Stefanie currently resides with her family in Seattle.
Connect with Stefanie:
Author Site | Facebook | Twitter
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Category: Contests, Guest Authors, Post by Kati | Tags: 5 fun facts feature, stefanie sloane, the scoundrel takes a bride 29 comments »
January 21st, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Love this series and love Stephanie’s books. This book is definately on my must read list. Big fan of Kieran’s also. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Great excerpt, thanks for that.
January 21st, 2013 at 2:26 pm
I haven’t read this series yet, but it sounds really good! I love finding new books to read.
January 21st, 2013 at 2:30 pm
I love Stefanie’s book and have been reading and hearing such great things about this novel. Would so love to be your winner! Pretty please with sugar on top!
January 21st, 2013 at 2:31 pm
OMG! I almost forgot to mention Kieran’s book too. My daughter and I were just talking about Kieran’s novels and she was saying how she loves them too. We share! Fingers and toes crossed in hopes of winning!
January 21st, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Ever since I read Stephanie’s first book, The Devil in Disquise, I haven’t missed one of her books!
I don’t know how she does it but she makes her secondary characters not only relevant to the story line but also makes then so interesting that you want them to have a book of their own!
The only book I haven’t read yet is The Scoundrel Takes a Bride which came out on January 1st and it’s all my husband’s fault because he’s been monopolizing my Kindle! (He blames me because I didn’t buy him his own as a Christmas gift!).
Anyone who hasn’t read the previous books Stefanie has written should either run to their local bookstore or get them for their ereader! They are all great book to read as a single story but I really enjoyed reading them in order.
January 21st, 2013 at 3:27 pm
I can’t wait until I get this book cause Nickolas sounds like the kind of man I would want.
January 21st, 2013 at 3:46 pm
I haven’t read this series but it does sound like something I would really enjoy – thank you so much for the chance.
January 21st, 2013 at 4:03 pm
I lovethis series !
January 21st, 2013 at 4:22 pm
This series is so much fun! Every book makes me smile so hard. Thanks for sharing your imagination and your talent with us all.
January 21st, 2013 at 4:54 pm
I love the fact that you incorporated pets into the series through the name of the town, Petworth. I love reading books that include pets.
January 21st, 2013 at 5:56 pm
I love her series. I am addicted to them.
I cannot wait for more. Hopefully there will be more…Lots more…
Thanks for sharing.
January 21st, 2013 at 7:28 pm
Interesting information about the prologue.
January 21st, 2013 at 7:45 pm
enjoyed the interview/facts. thanks for it & the chance to win
January 21st, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Sounds like a great book!
January 21st, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Love both authors and the series!
Would love to read it again!
January 21st, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Thanks for the fun post and congrats to both ladies on the releases! They sound fun
January 21st, 2013 at 10:57 pm
I am behind on my reading from Christmas, but looking forward to reading Stephanie’s new book:)
January 22nd, 2013 at 2:12 am
I love your books, Stephanie. I’m almost caught up on this series
Can’t wait to read this one! Also, totally jealous you’re BFFs with Julia Quinn lol
Thanks for the giveaway, Kieran
January 22nd, 2013 at 6:52 am
Loved the post and fun facts. Look forward to reading both books. Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol L.
January 22nd, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Pick me! Pick me! I’d love to read Stefanie’s newest!
January 23rd, 2013 at 12:07 am
Thanks for the info on your book…love the cover too.
January 23rd, 2013 at 12:08 am
Your book sounds very good. I know I would enjoy reading it.
January 23rd, 2013 at 9:04 pm
I read Stephanie’s first three books which put her on my TBR list, so I have some catching up to do. I do enjoy hearing about a writers process as in this post.
January 24th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
I just love all Stephanie books and can’t wait for the next one.
January 24th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
I have read all Stephanie books. I just love her.
January 24th, 2013 at 6:42 pm
wow, what a good giveaway. I haven’t miss any of her books
January 24th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
I love both you ladies, and I really enjoy reading your books
look forward to reading these books as well!
January 26th, 2013 at 8:19 am
Thanks for visiting, everyone! As usual, I loved your comments and am proud to have such enthusiastic, positive people visiting my blog. I wish you all a terrific weekend, and Stefani, thank you so much for stopping by!! We wish you all the best in your writing career, and thank you for all you do for our four-legged, furry friends.
XOXO
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