JERR Awards Having Patience by Debra Glass 4.5 Stars!

Upon his marriage to Lady Patience Hadley Mims, James Camplyon, the Earl of Somerset, finds his bride terrified of his attention on their wedding night. To allay her fears the Earl presents Patience with boxes of erotic novels from which she must choose a scene for them to act out each night. Little does James realize what he’s about to uncover in stripping the dark secrets from Patience’s past, nor the untold pleasure they’ll discover in each other’s arms.

"Having Patience is a steaming hot read with elements of light BDSM thrown into the mix to make this a romance that you can cuddle up with on a cold winter night, or any other night you want to read an entertaining novel. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this historical adventure and have found another author to include on my auto-buy list. 

The characters were a joy to discover, Ms. Glass delving into their psych to give us two people I cared about, with some very hot sex once they get past the barrier Patience erected during her childhood trauma. Not only were they true to their time but I felt the plot was well researched with convincing dialogue. The plot was thoroughly engrossing, and while secondary characters did have small parts to play, the story concentrated on James and Patience and how they were able to gain a better understanding of each other and allow their relationship to strengthen. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the pace and how Ms. Glass slowly revealed Patience and James to us as two individuals who were well suited both sexually and emotionally, and the very naughty sexual games between them that lent credence to their tale. Patience and James were at times extremely passionate, thoroughly naughty, and indulged in varied sexual games to whet any readers’ appetite, especially when James showed his masterful side. 

I was hooked from the first page and look forward to reading more from this author." ~ Just Erotic Romance Reviews

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"And you, miss, are no lady." The Romance Heroine by Debra Glass

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?

Book Binge Reviews Having Patience by Debra Glass

"Well told . . .true literary merit." ~ Book Binge

"I liked these characters and enjoyed seeing the progress of their journey of discovery. I liked James' determination to relieve Patience of her deep fears. I truly appreciated the way this story brought all the various threads together into a really lovely romance that I think is well told and has true literary merit. I look forward to reading other works by this author. I give this novella a rating of 4 out of 5."

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Having Patience by Debra Glass - Best Book and Book of the Week

Having Patience was voted Book of the Week by the readers of Long and Short Reviews! 

 

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Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

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"The raw emotion and internal struggle Ms. Glass paints into Patience and James’ wedding night was so palpable and heart wrenching I wanted to cry right along with Patience." ~ LSR Reviews

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

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5 Blue Ribbon Review for Having Patience by Debra Glass

"HAVING PATIENCE is ... remarkably hot (and) extremely compelling." 5 BLUE RIBBON REVIEW ~ Romance Junkies

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

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Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

The Romance Studio - Five Star Review for Having Patience by Debra Glass

"Sexy and Sweet. I love a good cry. . .and this poignant story bought tears to my eyes, not from sadness but from the beautiful sensitivity of the entire tale." ~ The Romance Studio (click to read entire review) 

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

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Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK - Having Patience by Debra Glass

Having Patience by Debra Glass is "a titillating erotic historical that had to be read in one sitting!" ~ Night Owl Reviews

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard-learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.

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Part Seven - Practices of a Published Author by Debra Glass

Read What You Write

You’ve all heard the old advice, write what you know.

When I first started seriously writing romance, I rarely read the type romances I wrote. This was a mistake. How could I target a publisher if I didn’t know what they wanted?

Find out which companies publish the type books you write. Read, read, read the type books you write. But read with a critical eye. Pay attention to how the author sets up the story, the style, the language, the author’s voice, the pacing, the level of plot intensity. Those are the same things editors will be looking for from you as a prospective writer for them. Make time to read books like the ones you write.

DEBRA GLASS is the author of over fifteen books of historical and paranormal romance, non-fiction, and folklore. The recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters Alabama Screenwriter Award, she went on to win the NSAL Empire State Award for excellence in screenwriting. She received nominations as favorite erotic romance author with two of her books earning nominations as best erotic historical romance of 2009 from The Romance Studio. Two of Debra’s historical romances are currently finalists in Romance Writers of America’s Passionate Ink contest for published authors.

Debra is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Professional Authors’ Network, and Passionate Ink. She is also a member of RWA's Heart of Dixie chapter. She lives in Alabama with her real life hero, a couple of smart-aleck ghosts, and a diabolical black cat.

For more information about Debra and her books, click HERE

Current Releases:

In Print: Shadowkeeper

Digital: Having Patience

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Debra Glass with 'name in a book' winner, Tewanda Hardy

at the Heart of Dixie Reader's Luncheon

Tewanda Hardy has luck on her side. I've never been to a reader's luncheon where Tewanda didn't go home with door prizes, author baskets, and several 'name in a book' wins. I believe Having Patience is the 13th or 14th book in which Tewanda's name appears.

When I drew Tewanda's name in 2009, I was working on a 4th installment of the Phantom Lovers series and planned to give her the character of a voodoo priestess. (I might yet!) But I shifted focus to my first love - historical romance. Because I write historicals, I changed Tewanda to Wanda and gave her a role as the heroine's servant, who has a  well-deserved reputation for reading risque romance novels.

Here's an excerpt from Having Patience:

“What’s this?” Patience asked. She couldn’t imagine.
James lifted the lid off one of the boxes before withdrawing a book.
“What on earth?” she began but James thrust the book into her hand.
Her gaze dropped to the title. The Rose and the Rapier. “What is this?” she demanded.
“A romantic novel.”
“A what?” she inquired but she knew very well what it was. Her handmaiden, Wanda, read novels such as these all the time. Patience did not see the benefit of reading such trite writing. Why had James brought her these? Surely he knew she preferred the philosophical musings of the ancients to this drivel.
“My lord, you insult me,” she said, wagging the book at him in an effort to get him to take it back.
He cocked an eyebrow and for a split second, Patience forgot about the book. She had agreed to call him by his given name. “James,” she said softly. Something warm and liquid swirled within her at the intimate utterance of his name. The fact that he’d practically commanded her to use his name instead of some other formal address only added to the mysterious feelings churning inside her.
“My gift is not intended as an insult,” he told her.
“We have…known each other for nearly a year now. Have I ever given you the notion that I would read…this? For heaven’s sake, James, The Rose and the Rapier?”
One corner of his mouth pulled into a partial smile.
“What then?” Patience was confused. “Are these for Wanda?”
 “Of course they’re not for Wanda. They’re for you.”
“I don’t understand.”
James folded his arms over his chest. “I think perhaps that you did not get a good education from your governess.”
Patience suddenly comprehended the meaning of the books. A torrid blush infused her cheeks. Anger knotted her stomach. “Are you insinuating that I might learn how to…how to submit to you by reading this…this twaddle?”
His shoulders rose and dropped with a sharp breath. “Not in the least. I’m not insinuating anything. I only hope to learn what pleases you.”
Patience laughed and the high pitched, almost hysterical sound of it seemed as if it were coming from someone else. She shook her head. “There’s surely nothing in those books that would please me.”
His dark eyes narrowed into vicious slits. He gestured to the book. “Well I suggest you find something in there that does.”
She realized she was shaking. And yet, this was the very opportunity for which she had yearned. Here and now, she could make him angry enough to take her, to claim her.
Something clenched inside her—something between her thighs. She summoned courage. “No. I’ll not do it.”
Two steps closed the distance between them. She gasped as James hauled her against him. All at once she was aware of the heat of his body, the sinister gleam in his eyes, the cruel twist of his lips, the hard feel of every unyielding inch of his chest, his thick, powerful thighs, the spicy, male scent of him and the warmth of his breath fanning her face.
Oh do it now! Make me. Please, make me.
But instead, he glared. “You will read each and every one of these books and you will take a pen and underline what piques your interest.”
He snatched the book from her hand and opened it at random. “Here,” he said and began to read. “Rose yielded as Sir John pressed a kiss to her breast—”
“Stop!” Patience wailed. What was she saying? She really wanted to beg him to do just that right now. Where was her pen and ink?

Leave a comment and tell me what sort of character you would like to be if you were to win a name in a book contest. One lucky commenter will be entered in a drawing to win a free download of my newest release, Having Patience! (comments are moderated and may not appear immediately) The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 9.

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Having Patience Cover on 'Jimmy Thomas Covers' Bag

If you were at the Romantic Times Convention this year, I hope you got one of cover model, Jimmy Thomas', bags featuring his covers. My cover for Having Patience is on the top right!!

Having Patience will be released June 2 from Ellora's Cave. Click HERE for more information.

Having Patience by Debra Glass Coming June 2 From Ellora's Cave

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But Patience is far more than shy. She’s terrified.


James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard‑learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets threatening to prevent her from giving herself to him completely.


I got to meet Jimmy Thomas, the adorable cover model on Having Patience, at the 2009 Romantic Times Vampire Ball. I'm super pleased to have him on the cover of Having Patience. The picture of him kissing me isn't hardly as stunning as my book cover. :-)

Book Trailer for Having Patience by Debra Glass

Coming Soon from Ellora's Cave - Having Patience by Debra Glass

Coming soon from Ellora's Cave's Legend line, a new Regency romance by Debra Glass~

Having Patience

Throughout their long engagement, James Camplyon, Earl of Somerset, has fantasized about Patience Hadley Mims’ silken skin and voluptuous curves. He expects his witty, beautiful bride to be timid on their wedding night. But James realizes he’s gotten more than he’s bargained for when he discovers she is literally terrified of sex.

James presents his reluctant bride with a box of risqué novels, ordering her to choose a passage each night for them to act out. Despite her fears, Patience thinks being bound and blindfolded will undo the hard learned lessons of a lifetime. But she doesn’t count on her husband’s patient resolve to strip away the dark secrets that prevent her from giving herself to him completely.