Interview/Giveaway with Darcy Burke

Lexi: Raise your glass and give a toast to a woman who lives beside Oregon wine country! Welcome Darcy Burke!

Well perhaps you would prefer a cup of English tea over wine? I hear you are a sucker for all things British. Do you have a favorite British celebrity?

Darcy: Elizabeth I. Too dead? Emma Thompson is one of my favorite actresses (and she’s a great writer, too!) and I’m still a sucker for Hugh Grant. Ugh, don’t get me started on all the hot British guys! Clive Owen, Henry Cavill, Daniel Craig, oops, too late.

(I just couldn't resist putting in this picture of Henry Cavill...ahh Henry...)

Lexi: The British accent never hurts; pretty much melts me into a little puddle even if I am simply reading about a character with an accent. Have you always wanted to write historicals set in England?

Darcy: Totally agree on the accent. England is my preferred setting. I’m even writing a contemporary paranormal set there—I can’t leave it alone! I’ve thought of writing a Revolutionary War trilogy set in America, but I don’t know when I’ll ever get to it.

Lexi: Do you still enjoy reading historical romances now that you also write them? Or is it too much proper etiquette-tea-and corset overload?

Darcy: It’s interesting because that’s all I ever used to read. Now, I read a variety of romance and other genres (mostly YA, which isn’t really a “genre” per se, but the industry sort of defines it that way). I have a hard time reading historicals, especially Regency-set ones, while I'm in the middle of writing one.

Lexi: You are fairly new to the historical romance scene. What has surprised you the most upon entering the world of being a published author?

Darcy: I’m not sure surprised is the right word, but I’ve been absolutely blown away by the support and kindness of other writers. People have been so encouraging and so helpful. I really love the community of romance writers—no other job has given me such a wonderful group of co-workers!

Lexi: Congrats on your hot streak this year, three books and it’s only July! Thanks for stopping by. We hope to see some more releases from you soon!

Darcy: Thank you so much for having me! I hope to have a novella out in the early fall, so stay tuned!

To Seduce A Scoundrel

by Darcy Burke

Paperback, 330 pages

Published July 5th 2012 by Intrepid Reads

ISBN 13: 9780615639536

Quintessential debutante Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs so that she may marry well. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa unwittingly follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Philippa is “rescued” from disaster by England’s most notorious scoundrel, which sets them both on a path to public and personal ruin.

Lord Ambrose Sevrin is infamous for ruining his brother’s fiancé and refusing to marry her. Content to remain among the fringe of the upper ten thousand, he is an intriguing enigma to London’s elite. Philippa thinks she’s met the true Ambrose—a gentleman who would fight to defend her and help her secure a husband before it’s too late. But he can’t be that husband, even for her. He won’t tolerate redemption—or love—for his crimes are far worse than anyone can imagine.

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Available for purchase at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author:

A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her devoted husband, their two great kids, and three cats. In her “spare” time Darcy is a serial volunteer enrolled in a 12-step program where one learns to say “no,” but she keeps having to start over. She’s also a fair-weather runner, and her happy places are Disneyland and Labor Day weekend at the Gorge.

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~*GIVEAWAY*~

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