Bram Barclay is sought by ladies of the ton who enjoy his brand of pleasurable punishments. He can't comprehend why innocent Miss Katrina Hartford has disguised herself as Kitty Hartley, taking a position as a maid at his estate. When he attempts to ferret out her secret, he finds her a willing servant, indeed. No one knows scathing social columnist Alistair Allenby is Kitty's nom de plume-or that she's writing an article to expose Bram. But as she submits to his torturous toys, it's Kitty who is exposed, indulging her unspoken desires to find true freedom, power...and love.
Badcock ~
When her fiancé trades her for an heirloom ring to a dashing highwayman, Sophia Astley is hurt and shocked. However, it soon becomes apparent that she is the true gem Bad Jack sought. Intrigued, she willingly submits to his every tantalizing taboo. Dressed as a masked highwayman, Jack Badcock thinks he's acting out the fantasies of a woman he knows only through lurid letters. As Jack tames her with blindfolds, sensual spankings and more, she plays her role as the abducted virgin convincingly-too convincingly. By the time Jack uncovers his lover's true identity, it's far, far too late.
2010 is over, but not without all those "best and worst of" lists.
My guilty pleasure is watching the Top 100 songs of 2010, any recap of the year show, even Junk in the Trunk with the Kardashians. So I've compiled a few lists of my own.
Standout Books I read in 2010
These are the books that stand out in my mind without even having to think about it. 2010 was the Year of Vicki Lewis Thompson and Lora Leigh for me. I met Vicki when she was the keynote speaker at the 2009 Heart of Dixie Romance Readers Luncheon and have been a fan ever since.
1. Wild and Hexy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
2. Blonde With a Wand by Vicki Lewis Thomspon
3. Highlander in Disguise by Julia London
4. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh
5. Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh
6. The Virgin's Lover, Phillipa Gregory
Favorite Gadgets
1. Western Elements External Hard Drive - Thanks O.G.! (guess what everyone got for Christmas in 2010)
2. Sony E Reader - I made more new friends from people who were curious about my E Reader!
3. My bluetooth - I love being hands free.
Favorite Music I Revisited Over and Over in 2010
1. Cruel Black Dove, Love My Way (Psychedelic Furs cover)
2. We Radiate, Goldfrapp
3. The whole Monster CD by Lady Gaga
4. Walking On Air, Kerli
5. 10,000 Miles, Mary Chapin Carpenter
6. Pulling Our Weight, The Radio Dept.
1. Sarah Palin's Alaska
2. Anything regarding Jon and Kate
3. The Gulf Oil Spill
My 2011 Wish List and Things to Anticipate
1. Growing as a writer
2. Attending at least one conference
3. Continuing to ignore the detractors
4. Read more
5. Season 4 of True Blood
6. William and Kate's Big British Wedding
Scarlett O’Hara took Rhett’s quip as an insult. But we all knew better. Society-conscious, conforming, traditional, prim and proper ladies held no allure over the dashing realist, Rhett Butler.
Despite Scarlett’s willfulness, we as readers, cheered for her because she showed determination and grit. While she appeared selfish on the outside, Scarlett would have sold her soul to the devil to protect her family and her home.
As a romance writer, I strive to depict heroines that stand firm in the face of adversity even though they are trying untested waters—and even though society compels them to conform.
In More Than a Mistress, Erika defies tradition by donning her brother’s uniform and joining the Prussian Army rather than commit to a loveless marriage. Her courage earns her the love and respect of a man who comes to see her as an equal—not as a trophy.
Smart women read romance and smart women want to read about heroines who inspire them to triumph in life and in love. Romance heroines will settle for nothing less than a committed relationship with a man who is worthy of her love.
I love to craft heroines who come from a place where they have been controlled by society or by others to journey to their own self-actualization.
In Badcock, Sophia refuses to settle for being second best in Jack Badcock’s life. While being true to her own heart, Sophia shows Jack her true inner strength. It is through Sophia’s example that Jack discovers his own courage.
Expression of sexual desires is also necessary for a strong heroine. In Having Patience, Patience discovers she is in control of her own pleasure. Because she learns how to tell her husband what she needs and enjoys, the two move from a relationship of mutual attraction into one of deep respect and love.
Readers enjoy romance heroines who are in charge and in control of their own fate, who choose their hero because he is someone who adds to what they already are on the inside.
And isn’t loving who we are, flaws and all, eccentricities and all, inside and out, what it’s all about?
"Prepare to be swept back to a time of Lords and Ladies, balls, clandestine meetings and romance a la Regency England. Ms. Glass has written an exciting and sexually charged novella that had me at “Stand and deliver”." ~ LSR Reviews
When her fiancé trades her for an heirloom ring to a dashing highwayman who holds up their coach on a desolate country road, Sophia Astley is hurt and shocked. However, it soon becomes strikingly apparent to Sophia that she is the true gem Bad Jack sought. Intrigued, she willingly submits to every tantalizing taboo he metes out to her.
Dressed as a masked highwayman, Jack Badcock, Earl of Stafford, thinks he is acting out the fantasies of a woman he knows only through lurid letters. As Jack tames her with blindfolds, sensual spankings and an array of torrid toys, she plays her role as the abducted, submissive virgin convincingly—too convincingly. By the time Jack uncovers his fantasy lover’s true identity, it’s far, far too late.
"Jack is about as sexy a character as has been seen in Regency Romances in quite some time. A great read for those who love Regency and eroticism topped off with a bit of BDSM and comedy." ~ Blackraven's Reviews
Win a free copy of Badcock! I'm talking about the inspiration for Jack Badcock over at the RomErotica Writers blog. Stop in and leave a comment to be entered in the drawing. Winners will be announced August 9, 2010.
When her fiancé trades her for an heirloom ring to a dashing highwayman who holds up their coach on a desolate country road, Sophia Astley is hurt and shocked. However, it soon becomes strikingly apparent to Sophia that she is the true gem Bad Jack sought. Intrigued, she willingly submits to every tantalizing taboo he metes out to her.
Dressed as a masked highwayman, Jack Badcock, Earl of Stafford, thinks he is acting out the fantasies of a woman he knows only through lurid letters. As Jack tames her with blindfolds, sensual spankings and an array of torrid toys, she plays her role as the abducted, submissive virgin convincingly—too convincingly. By the time Jack uncovers his fantasy lover’s true identity, it’s far, far too late.
When people find out I write romance, the first question I'm asked is, "Where do you come up with your ideas?"
My reply. "Everything and everyone inspires me." From songs, to movies, to books, to stories in the news, I find inspiration for plots and characters.
Growing up in the 80's, I adored MTV and New Wave music. Adam Ant's zany tunes and videos spoke to my love of pirates and brigands of yore. Remember Jolly Roger and Prince Charming? :::Sigh:::
Okay, so my kids think I'm nuts for ever liking a guy who wore tight leather pants and makeup but his song, Stand and Deliver, instilled a romantic interest in the stories of English highwaymen.
My muse - one of two smart aleck ghosts who hangs out at my house - usually pesters me around 3 a.m. with ideas for stories and characters. He said, "Well, you've always wanted to write a highwayman story..."
My dilemma was making the highwayman an English lord instead of a thief and yet incorporating the highway robber mystique. Hey, what heroine wouldn't rather have the manor house than a hovel in the end?
I concocted a series of mistaken identities and created two deliciously wicked villains to thwart my characters' happily ever after and thus, my hero, John Badcock, was born.
For John Badcock's devilish good looks, I sought inspiration from The Vampire Diaries hottie, Ian Sommerhalder. That dark hair and those icy blue eyes were just perfect for John Badcock.
Excerpt:
He closed what little distance was left between them, removed his mask and before she could get a good look at him, he covered her mouth again. Sophia’s eyes fluttered shut as she surrendered to his expert lips and tantalizing tongue. Curiosity mounted when his fingers glided down her arms until he held both her hands behind her back. But sheer panic surged when he dragged his mouth from hers and began binding her wrists with his satin mask.
“What are you doing?” she demanded.
“Divesting you of your control as surely as I’ve just divested you of your clothes,” he said flippantly.
“Untie me this instant, you miserable wretch!” Her command fell on deaf ears.
“Ah, spirited,” he said and whirled her around so that her back was to him. A smart slap to her backside caused her to yelp. The sting transformed into a warm throb, sending wild impulses through her body that were in direction opposition to the protests from her brain.
She gulped as his warm hands moved around her waist, as his lips nibbled the nape of her neck.
“Sir, I beg you—”
He chuckled low. “See there. I told you that you’d be begging me.”
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Badcock
“Your money ... or your wife!”
When her fiancé trades her for an heirloom ring to a masked highwayman who holds up their coach on a desolate country road, Sophia Astley is hurt and shocked. It soon becomes strikingly apparent to Sophia that she is the true gem the masked marauder seeks and intrigued, she willingly submits to every tantalizing taboo he metes out to her.
Disguised as a highwayman, Jack Badcock, Earl of Stafford, thinks he is acting out the fantasies of a woman he knows only through lurid letters. As he tames his captive with blindfolds, sensual spankings and an alluring array of torrid toys, she plays her role as the abducted, submissive virgin convincingly—too convincingly.
By the time Jack uncovers his fantasy lover’s true identity, it’s far, far too late.
Coming soon from Ellora's Cave - A new historical by Debra Glass!
Badcock
“Your money ... or your wife!”
When her fiancé trades her for an heirloom ring to a masked highwayman who holds up their coach on a desolate country road, Sophia Astley is hurt and shocked. It soon becomes strikingly apparent to Sophia that she is the true gem the masked marauder seeks and intrigued, she willingly submits to every tantalizing taboo he metes out to her.
Disguised as a highwayman, Jack Badcock, Earl of Stafford, thinks he is acting out the fantasies of a woman he knows only through lurid letters. As he tames his captive with blindfolds, sensual spankings and an alluring array of torrid toys, she plays her role as the abducted, submissive virgin convincingly—too convincingly.
By the time Jack uncovers his fantasy lover’s true identity, it’s far, far too late.
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