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Boxed Set Cover Reveal!

Coming July 27, 2014: TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH

A boxed set of ten scorching hot historical romances featuring dukes, rogues, and alpha heroes and the women who can’t resist them. Fall in love with tales of intrigue, suspense, wit, and passion.

For a limited time (July 27-Sept. 21), you can purchase TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH for just 99 CENTS. That’s a savings of almost $35! That’s at least a week’s worth of coffee! Or a really nice bottle of wine!

I’m so excited to reveal the cover of TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH here! Without further fuss . . . ta da!!

And now to tempt you with the books included in Tempted by His Touch . . .

Sonata for a Scoundrel

By Anthea Lawson, RITA-nominated author

Clara Becker is a supremely gifted composer—a talent of little to no use to a woman in 1830s Europe. Her compositions are only worth something when published under her brother’s name, yet this deception barely enables them to scrape out a living in the poorest quarter of London. When Darien Reynard, the most celebrated musician in Europe, comes across Becker’s compositions, he knows this music will secure his place in history. Darien invites the composer to tour with him, but must agree to a most unusual demand—that he bring along his sister . . .

Scoundrel Ever After

By Darcy Burke

When wallflower Audrey Cheswick runs away with England’s most wanted criminal, she learns adventure comes with a price—not just her reputation or her virtue, but her heart. If Ethan Jagger can escape the hangman’s noose and start anew, will she consent to love a scoundrel ever after?

Once Upon a Duke

By Eva Devon

Everything is going swimmingly for Kathryn Darrell. She’s got an annuity of a hundred thousand a year, her lecherous-heart breaking husband has had the good graces to pop off, and best of all, she has her freedom—something she has every intention of reveling in to the fullest. And who better to revel with than Ryder Blake, the infamous Duke of Darkwell?

Dark Surrender

By Erica Ridley

Violet Whitechapel committed an unspeakable crime to save a child. To escape the hangman’s noose, she takes refuge in a crumbling abbey with secrets darker than her own. But when those secrets begin to unravel, none of the abbey’s residents will be able to remain hidden . . .

Undone

By Lila DiPasqua

One sinfully seductive hero on a dangerous mission. One mysterious beauty intent on guarding her secrets. One steamy, emotionally charged historical romance from the acclaimed Fiery Tales Series…Inspired by Rapunzel…Rescuing this beauty from the ‘tower’ is only the beginning…

To Dare the Duke of Dangerfield

By Bronwen Evans, USA Today Bestselling Author

Harlow Telford, the Duke of Dangerfield, is amused by his hellion neighbor, Lady Caitlin Southall. When she bursts into one of his private gatherings, he mistakes her for the entertainment. Her slap across his face sets him straight and raises the absurd desire to seduce the unconventional beauty into his bed. When she issues her daft challenge to win back her father’s pile of rubble, the terms are set. And he’ll do anything to win–except fall in love…

The Problem with Seduction

By Emma Locke

Elizabeth Spencer needs a man, one who won’t be too picky about his reputation. Lord Constantine Alexander can’t afford another trip to debtors’ prison, which makes him the perfect candidate. She doesn’t expect him to have a heart of gold, nor does she expect to find him irresistible—because while she needs a man, she doesn’t particularly want one.

A Dangerous Invitation

By Erica Monroe

Struggling to survive in London’s dangerous rookeries, Kate Morgan is determined not to give into the temptation of past love Daniel O’Reilly when he returns to win back her heart and prove he’s innocent of murder.

Great & Unfortunate Desires – NEVER BEFORE RELEASED!

By Gina Danna

Tristan, the Marquis of Wrenworth and British spy, must marry but he’s haunted by guilt of war. Lady Evelyn Hurstine’s past makes her fear men but for Tristan, she’s willing to overcome her fear. Caught in a world of intrigue and mayhem, can they find love before the traitor destroys them both?

Lady of Pleasure

By Delilah Marvelle, RT Award-winning Author

Lady Caroline Arabella Starling has been in love with her older brother’s best friend, Caldwell, since she was thirteen. Unfortunately, too many things keep getting in the way of proving her love. Her four younger sisters, her mother, her brother, all of society and the man she loves himself. But where there is a will, there is a way, and Caroline is about to redefine not only respectability but true love.

Because TEMPTED BY HIS TOUCH features dukes, rogues, and alpha heroes, which do you prefer? Or is your ideal guy not on that list? Tell us in the comments!

Be sure to join us July 27-August 2 for a release extravaganza! Details will be posted on our Facebook page, where we’re hosting a party with fabulous teasers, giveaways, and most of all: FUN – Wednesday, July 30, 6-11 pm Eastern.

https://www.facebook.com/events/250318105177956/?context=create&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=49

Giveaway!

With the release of my second novel, Secrets in Scarlet, on the horizon, I wanted to do a giveaway to celebrate the sixth months I’ve been a published author. You can win these three historical romance novels with little to no pain for entry.

Included in this giveaway is:

1. How to Marry a Duke by Vicky Dreiling (unsigned)

2. A Dangerous Invitation by Erica Monroe (signed)

3. Blackstone’s Bride by Kate Moore (unsigned)

4. Bookmarks and cards signed by Erica Monroe (not pictured)

You’ve got many chances to enter! This giveaway will close on Sunday, July 13, at 11:59 PM EST.

And while I’m at it, you can also find me hanging out on Facebook at Historical Romances on the Beach starting July 28th.

 

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Newsletter with an Excerpt from SIS!

Hello, hello! The last few months I’ve been frantically drafting book 2 of the Rookery Rogues, Secrets in Scarlet, and it’s going really well.

Today (or tomorrow, depending) I’m sending out a newsletter that will feature an EXCLUSIVE excerpt from SIS. Do you want to get to know Poppy and Thaddeus before the summer release? Sign up today! (And if you’re not already on the list and you read this after the fact and sign up, let me know, and I’ll personally forward you the newsletter).

Here’s the blurb for Secrets in Scarlet to get your interest up…

When a girl is murdered at a factory in one of London’s rookeries, Sergeant Thaddeus Knight of the Metropolitan Police comes in to investigate. But it’s not just the factory owners that Thaddeus wants information on–the devilishly intriguing Poppy O’Reilly is a puzzle he’d like nothing more than to solve.

Protecting her young daughter is the most important thing to Poppy, and Thaddeus threatens the false identity she’s carefully constructed. The last thing she should do is allow Thaddeus close to her family, yet she can’t stay away from him. With danger around the corner, will the secrets of a scarlet woman lead to their undoing?

What’s different about SIS than ADI? So far, it’s less dark. There’s one dead body, as there is in almost all of my books, but the sweetness of the hero and heroine balance that. Don’t worry, Monroe fans (okay, like, the 7 of you out there, but work with me here), it’s still got plenty of angsty goodness and a hero to love. Called my “19th century gamer” by one of my CPs and “sweet, perfectly beta, and  different,” I’ve fallen deeply in love with him.

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75% Sale!

I’m delighted to announce that A DANGEROUS INVITATION is 75% off at most e-retailers. This marks the e-copy down to $0.99! That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee in most places (and you know how much I love coffee).

If you’ve been waiting to catch the first book in the Rookery Rogues, now’s the time, as I won’t be running another sale until after the release of SECRETS IN SCARLET.

Want to pick up a copy now? Here’s where you can: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Kobo | All Romance E-Books

Also exciting is the fact that A WAYWARD MAN, the 15,000 word prequel to A DANGEROUS INVITATION, is finally available at some retailers. (I’m biting my nails down to the quick waiting on Barnes and Noble and iBooks, sigh). You can get it for free at Smashwords, Kobo, and All Romance E-Books, and it’s available for 99 cents at Amazon. While you’re at Amazon, feel free to report the lower price because it’s my intent to try and offer A WAYWARD MAN for free everywhere. It’s my way of thanking you for being awesome readers and taking a chance on an unknown writer who likes to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.

Secrets in Scarlet Cover Reveal

This cover went out already to be my newsletter subscribers, who will often receive new information on my books before anyone else. Want to be part of this exclusive club? You can sign up here.

I’m super excited to reveal the cover for SECRETS IN SCARLET, so excited that I can’t wait until the date I’d determined for my own cover reveal. This novella has been fun for me to write, as it features a heroine with a big secret and a bookish police officer. I’m dubbing it my “book of awkwardness,” as neither Poppy nor Thaddeus is particularly elegant. But I love their chemistry together and I hope you do too!

I’m aiming to have SECRETS IN SCARLET out in March, but as noted here, I’m terrible with estimating how long things will take.

Without further ado, here’s the cover, made by Book Beautiful from a stock photo of Studio Smexy.

When a girl is murdered at a factory in one of London’s rookeries, Sergeant Thaddeus Knight of the Metropolitan Police comes in to investigate. But it’s not just the factory owners that Thaddeus wants information on–the devilishly intriguing Poppy O’Reilly is a puzzle he’d like nothing more than to solve.

Protecting her young daughter is the most important thing to Poppy, and Thaddeus threatens the false identity she’s carefully constructed. The last thing she should do is allow Thaddeus close to her family, yet she can’t stay away from him. With danger around the corner, will the secrets of a scarlet woman lead to their undoing?

Add Secrets in Scarlet to your Goodreads list

Release Schedule for this Year

There’s something to be said for accountability. I’m one of those writers who works best if I’ve made a grand announcement. Apparently, the shame of knowing I’ve let a bunch of people down by not doing what I said I’d do is a grand motivator for me. (Well, we always knew I was really an 80-year-old woman in the body of a 27-year-old, so public shaming totally does it for me. MY REPUTATION! And other various cries.)

Thus, I wanted to talk to you a little bit about what I’ve got planned for the year. I’m not listing exact dates for these books because I’m really, really horrible at estimating when something will get done. I am a chronic overwriter, so when I project something, I need to take into account how long it’s going to take me to edit out the copious amount of “word vomit” I’ve done. Every book is different too in this process. So what I’m giving you today is instead what I’d like very much to release this year.

Release schedule of this year is looking like…

A WAYWARD MAN – Historical short story prequel, Daniel and Kate

SECRETS IN SCARLET – Historical novella, Poppy and Thaddeus

SCANDAL BECOMES YOU – Historical full-length, Justine and Alex

THE GOOD FIGHT – New Adult full-length, Vivi and Colton, 1st in new series

UNNAMED CHRISTMAS NOVELLA – Historical

The historicals noted in this list will all pertain to my current The Rookery Rogues series, of which I’ve already released the first book A Dangerous Invitation (check out more information on this book here).

Further explanation on these intended works: A Wayward Man has been finished and is with my critique partners. Then it will go through some edits and will be out to you shortly. Secrets in Scarlet is in drafting stages now. I’m estimating that it will be about 30,000 words, give or take. This is my current project.

After Secrets in Scarlet, I will either be starting The Good Fight or Scandal Becomes You, depending on what book is grabbing me more at the time. I love writing historicals, but they require an immense amount of research, so I’ll be writing whatever book first that I can really run with. Scandal Becomes You will be a very fun book regardless, as I’m already in love with my heroine and hero. You meet Justine for the first time in A Wayward Man, and she’s also mentioned in A Dangerous Invitation as the friend that betrayed Kate three years prior. Justine is a very, very different heroine from Poppy or Kate, and I’m excited to get to share her with you. Her hero, Alex Weston, used to steal with the Chapman Street Gang that I introduce in ADI, until he joined the Navy. When tragedy brings Alex back to London, he’s got to face his past if he’s going to help Justine save her sister from the clutches of Chapman.

What’s this about The Good Fight? That’s definitely not a historical, so why is it on my list? Gasp! Here’s the thing, y’all. I come from a very varied (how’s that for a tongue twister?) writing background. I studied 19th century Brit lit in college, which of course led to my love for the Regency and the Victorian periods. But I also got a Writing degree through composing a metric ton of sci-fi and contemporary stories. I love romance, and I’m definitely in the right place. But the great thing about romance is there’s so many different genres to deal with.

New Adult has really taken the world by storm these past two years. It involves college-age heroes and heroines who face often dark, emotional issues. There’s a ton of angst. Oh wait, doesn’t that sound a little bit like my historical series too (minus the college-age, that is)? I’ve wanted to experiment with different subgenres for awhile now, and an idea seized hold of my brain recently that I can’t get rid of.

Which brings me to introduce to you Battle Royale, a new adult series set in the small, highly religious fictional town of Battle, Georgia. When we meet Vivi, tragedy has brought her to live with her grandmother. She’s not pleased in the least, for Battle is far from shopping malls, fashion shows, and good parties. But when she meets town outcast Colton, suddenly she’s faced with a hell of a lot more to figure out than what she’s wearing. Colton’s life plan has gone up in flames, and his relationship with Vivi is the only thing keeping him afloat. But in small town Georgia, life is never exactly what it seems.

 

 

 

 

ADI on Wattpad

While I’m finishing up edits on A WAYWARD MAN, I wanted to let you know that you can now read the first three chapters of A DANGEROUS INVITATION on Wattpad. So if you’ve been dying to try out the Rookery Rogues but you have felt like you just need a little bit more information, here you go!

I know that new series are always hard to get into, so I wanted to give you readers a chance to really see what this first book in the Rookery Rogues is all about.

Check it out here - http://www.wattpad.com/story/11972521-a-dangerous-invitation-chapter-1-3

New release!

I’m so happy to announce that on Monday, Breaking Up the Girl: Poems released on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords (still waiting on iBooks). You can now purchase this book of 30 poems for your e-reader at the introductory price of $0.99. This book is important to me because it pretty much chronicles my life as a writer–with poems from high school onward, all revised and revamped for publication.

The official blurb:

In Breaking Up the Girl, Erica Monroe explores a woman’s place in today’s world. Poems are composed mostly in free verse and discuss love, feminism, mortality, fidelity, and self-identity.

And here’s something exciting…as of today, 1/21/2014, Breaking up the Girl is at the following ranks on Amazon:

#8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Poetry >  Women
#59 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Poetry >  American

How exciting!