The Importance of Being Wicked: 5 Fun Facts with Miranda Neville
Winner, winner…Anna!!!
Miranda Neville is the queen of creating sexy, adorable beta heroes–you know, the type that doesn’t quite know what he’s getting into when he meets up with the heroine. Who doesn’t love the idea of teaching a man a few lessons in love? Miranda’s gotten lots of well-deserved praise for her Burgundy Club series as well as her new Wild Quartet series. She is also one of the fabulous hostesses at The Ballroom Blog. When not writing, Miranda can be found cooking 30-minute recipes, gardening, cross-country skiing, and procrastinating….
She also apparently loves cats (see the darling one in the video below). This trait puts Miranda at the top of my special secret list of authors I adore because they also love cats. When I see them at conferences, I hug them a little tighter than other people and maybe even slip them some chocolate! Watch out, Miranda! This may happen to you at RT and RWA this year! :>)
Today she is sharing five fun facts about her latest release, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING WICKED, which Publishers Weekly chose as one of the top ten romances of the fall! Let’s give her a warm welcome, and be sure to leave a comment at the end to win a copy of Miranda’s book as well as one of mine!
The Importance of Being Wicked
The Wild Quartet #1
Avon Romance
November 27, 2012
The rules of society don’t apply to Caro and her coterie of bold men and daring women. But when passions flare, even the strongest will surrender to the law of love….
Thomas, Duke of Castleton, has every intention of wedding a prim and proper heiress. That is, until he sets eyes on the heiress’s cousin, easily the least proper woman he’s ever met. His devotion to family duty is no defense against the red-headed vixen whose greatest asset seems to be a talent for trouble…
Caroline Townsend has no patience for the oh-so-suitable (and boring) men of the ton. So when the handsome but stuffy duke arrives at her doorstep, she decides to put him to the test. But her scandalous exploits awaken a desire in Thomas he never knew he had. Suddenly Caro finds herself falling for this most proper duke…while Thomas discovers there’s a great deal of fun in a little bit of wickedness.
5 Fun Facts about THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING WICKED:
1. The hero is a duke descended from King Charles II and an actress. True fact: Charles made several of his illegitimate sons into dukes, and their descendants are still pillars of the peerage!
2. The duke, Thomas, is a very proper guy despite his scandalous origins. Caro calls him Lord Stuffy.
3. Their attraction flares up at a very naughty masquerade. Here’s a picture of such an event. What kind of dancing do you think these people are doing? Looks like a kind of Regency mosh pit to me.
4. Caro succeeds very well in unstuffing Lord Stuffy. He has a lot to learn and she is all too happy to educate him!
5. Caro’s cat was inspired by my cat Ernie. Exactly how important the kitty is to the plot is a matter of argument. Ernie thinks he is the main character, as revealed in this video.
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Leave a comment to be entered to win a copy of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING WICKED by Miranda Neville (e-book or print, winner’s choice) and a signed copy of LOVING LADY MARCIA. Giveaway open to US/CA. Ends 2/8.
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I grew up in England reading Georgette Heyer and other historical romances, always dreaming that I’d write one myself. Life kept on getting in the way. I studied history and wrote non-fiction, changed careers a couple of time, raised a daughter. Now I write Regency set romances for Avon, enjoying my characters’ happy endings as much as my own. I live in beautiful rural New England where I survive the winters by skiing and the summers hiking and gardening.
Connect with Miranda:
Author Site | Facebook | Twitter | Ballroom Blog
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Category: Contests, Guest Authors, Post by Kati | Tags: 5 fun facts feature, miranda neville, the importance of being wicked 24 comments »
February 4th, 2013 at 1:48 pm
I’d like to know what a ‘naughty masquerade’ is..
February 4th, 2013 at 2:01 pm
It is amazing how much crap the current Royal Family gets for their behavior, yet they can’t hold a candle to some of their ancestors! Loved the Burgandy Club series so can’t wait to get into the Wild Quartet!
February 4th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
I absolutely love everything I have read by Miranda! Cannot wait to get my hands on this one
February 4th, 2013 at 2:13 pm
I enjoyed the other books in ther Burgandy Club by Miranda so looking forward to this one too!
February 4th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
I am looking forward to reading this. I like when the heroine is not stuffy, but quite shocking. I have added this to my TBR list and can’t wait. Thanks for the exerpt.
February 4th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
I love Ernie’s video. It makes me laugh.
February 4th, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Oh, I love a good masquerade! All those beautiful costumes and masks make for an excellent party.
February 4th, 2013 at 3:42 pm
I just love your cat Ernie but like Thomas I am a dog lover. I have read many of your books and can’t wait to read this one about Thomas and Caro… I look forward to seeing how Caro unstuffs Lord Stuffy..
February 4th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I’m pretty sure what makes a good romance is a feline. Loved Ernie’s video, would love a chance to read his story! With a little bit of Caro and Lord Stuffy thrown in, too.
February 4th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Miranda that is the *best* book trailer I’ve ever seen. What a handsome boy you have! Loved your 5 facts!
~Anna
February 4th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Cats truly have staff, not owners. Thank you for the giveaway. I look forward to reading this book.
February 4th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Thanks for all the nice things you’ve said about my books, and about Ernie! He is all puffed up and purring like crazy.
February 4th, 2013 at 8:12 pm
Hi Miranda!
Ernie is adorable and I loved his video! My cat Charlie (aka Atilla the cat) is terrible jealous of him but is anxiously waiting for me to get a copy of The Importance of Bring Wicked so I can read him Ernie’s story!
Fortunately for me Charlie is happiest when I’m reading one of your books and get so involved in the story that he can sleep the day away while he’s sitting in my lap!
February 4th, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Interesting information.
February 4th, 2013 at 10:06 pm
thanks for the fun post and congrats to Miranda on her new release! I loved Ernie’s video. Now I definitely want to read it knowing he’s the “star”
February 4th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Charlie (my cat) and I enjoyed Ernie’s video. I’ve only just added Miranda Neville to my library. I look forward to reading many more of her books.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
But what is the cat’s name in the book?
February 5th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Would enjoy reading about Lord Stuffy…great name for a character.
February 5th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Thanks for the info on your book.I love reading these kinds of stories….I’m adding this one to my books to get the next time I shop for books.
February 6th, 2013 at 12:15 am
Thanks for sharing Ernie with us Miranda! Looking forward to what looks to be a truly fun story.
February 6th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
love the video
and enjoy the facts (great nickname “lord stuffy”) 
look forward to getting to read this story.
February 7th, 2013 at 3:35 am
Although the balls and parties look like fun, just the thought of being in one makes my anxiety level go up. I have some serious anxiety in crowds so I would have freaked out to be in one of those crowded situations.
February 8th, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Those are some awesome facts. “Lord Stuffy” te hees.
February 10th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Miranda, it was such a pleasure to have you here, delightful lady!! Come back again sometime, and meanwhile, happy writing!!!
All my wonderful blog visitors, thank you!!! I hope you all have a happy Valentine’s week. I plan to spend it making sure I speak to one person a day that I’ve never met before. That’s always fun. It’s usually at the grocery store, so I guess I’ll be shopping like the French every day, buying fresh!! I like shopping that way anyway.
Love to all!
Kieran