The Seduction of Emily by Rachel Brimble Interview and Giveaway!

The Seduction of Emily

by Rachel Brimble

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BLURB:

Seduction is a wicked game, and no one plays it better than the devilish Will Samson in Rachel Brimble's captivating new novel. . .
Since girlhood, Emily Darson has accepted that she will marry Nicholas, the son of her father's trusted business partner. The marriage contract safeguards her family legacy, Emily's fortune, and everything she values--except her independence. Only when a sinfully handsome scoundrel enters her life does Emily realize quite how much a loveless match will cost her.
Will Samson has advanced from expert pickpocket to confidence trickster of the highest caliber. Now he has come to Bath to exact vengeance on the man who destroyed his mother--the man Emily will soon marry. But from his first glimpse of the enemy's bewitching, spirited fiancée, Will's plan changes.
Amid the ballrooms and salons of elegant society, heated glances explode into scandalous kisses. Revenge is sweet, but surrender will be irresistible. . .

Excerpt One:
His caught breath released in a low whistle. Attraction twitched his groin. “My God, tell me you’re not his.”

His gaze languidly travelled from the tip of the feather in the woman’s hat, to the glossy black hair curled and twisted beneath it. Her eyes were big and dark, her skin as smooth as glass over sweet apple cheeks. The vivid royal blue dress she wore was pulled in at a waist small enough to fit in his splayed hands, her stature poised and proud. She was exquisite.

Will smiled. Although her ample bosom was decently covered, the soft white netting revealed the faintest hue of her flesh. What he wouldn’t give . . . He forced his gaze upward and stiffened.  

She stared straight at him—and her mouth twitched with amusement. He pulled back his shoulders and flashed her a smile.

She didn’t lower her eyes as he expected.

Intrigued, he tipped her a wink.
A moment passed before she surprised him again. She did not turn away in disgust or demand Milne punch him to the ground; instead the minx winked straight back. Desire hit Will hard in the gut as a bubble of laughter tickled the back of his throat.
Who was she? He revelled in the tinge of pink staining her cheeks and suspected inside, she laughed right along with him.
Their secretly shared moment came to an abrupt end when her companion took her hand and placed it possessively in the crook of his arm. He led her in Will’s direction and Will bowed as they passed.

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Rachel lives with her husband and two young daughters in a small town near Bath in the UK.  After having several novels published by small US presses, she secured agent representation in 2011. In 2012, she sold two books to Harlequin Superromance. She also writes Victorian romance for Kensington--her debut was released in April 2013.
Rachel is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America. When she isn’t writing, you’ll find Rachel with her head in a book or walking the beautiful English countryside with her family and beloved black Lab, Max. Her dream place to live is Bourton-on-the-Water in South West England…although she hopes a dream visit to Canada might just change her mind!
She likes nothing more than connecting and chatting with her readers and fellow romance writers. Rachel would love to hear from you!

Links:

http://www.rachelbrimble.com/
http://rachelbrimble.blogspot.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/RachelBrimble
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-Brimble/181873201887441?fref=ts
 
Author Interview:

1. If she has her own inheritance, why won't she have some what of her own independence?

She has the potential for an inheritance, but it is details of the contract drawn up between her father and the villain’s that orchestrates her future. Emily is torn between sacrificing her happiness for the sake of her unborn children, or risk their certain poverty. It’s a difficult situation and one she tries her hardest to bear.

2. Where is Will from?

Bristol – which is a real city in South West England. It’s actually where I was born so it’s a nice, common bond between us ;)

3. Why did you pick this era to write about?

I have enjoyed movies and TV dramas from the Victorian era forever. One of my favorite authors is Sarah Waters who writes the most amazing novels set in this time. She was a huge influence to me and after reading her Victorian-set books I started researching the period. It was a time of massive change and provides many subjects for a writer to explore.

I like to focus my books on the change that was slowly occurring for women. They were beginning to get small rights in their marriages and homes and that is very inspirational to me.

4. Have you written other books about this era?

I have a novel (The Arrival of Lily Curtis) and a novella (Love’s Debt) with The Wild Rose Press set in this era and it was after completing those stories that I knew I wanted to write more. When Kensington contracted The Seduction of Emily and my editor wanted a sequel I was thrilled! Even more so when he named not one, but two, secondary characters he’d like to see as heroines in their own novels. You’ll have to wait to see which one I chose in the end…

5. What would you like my readers to know?

 

That I’d love to hear from them! I spend far too much time chatting my day away on Twitter but love to socialize with readers and writers. If you like the look of The Seduction of Emily or any of my other books, that’s the place to find me!

 Giveaway:

 

Rachel will be awarding a $25 Amazon GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:

http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/03/virtual-book-tour-seduction-of-emily-by.html

 Good Luck!