My Favorite Book Boyfriend with Valerie Bowman and Giveaway

Valerie Bowman is an award-winning author who writes Regency-set historical romance novels aka Racy Regency Romps! Secrets of a Runaway Bride has been named a 4.5 star TOP PICK! by RT Book Reviews. It's been called "Too Delightful Too Miss!" by New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Kleypas, and New York Times bestselling historical romance author Sarah MacLean says it's, "Everything a romance should be—sexy, quirky, fun...once you start reading, you won't be able to stop!" Valerie's debut, SECRETS OF A WEDDING NIGHT, the first in the Secret Brides series from St. Martin's Press, was nominated by RT Book Reviews for Best Debut Historical for 2012!

Valerie has a B.A. in English Language and Literature with a minor in history from Smith College. By day, she is a technical editor at a computer software company. By night, she combines her love of writing, history, and romance to craft stories about people falling in love.

Originally from Rantoul, Illinois, Valerie lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her rascally rescue dog, Roo. When she's not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or watching Downton Abbey and Hoarders.

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I've been with my book boyfriend since I was about 15 years old. That's right, we have a long-term relationship. His name is Jason Fielding, he's from England in the early 1800's, he's a marquess, and he's super tortured, hot, handsome, and alpha. He has black slightly curly hair and emerald green (that's right, emerald) eyes. Swoon. He's the hero of Judith McNaught's classic historical romance (and one of my favorite books of ALL TIME) Once and Always.

So, why do I love Jason more than all others? It's something about the dichotomy of his strength combined with his vulnerability. I don't want to give away the story line if you haven't read it (and you MUST read it!) but let's just say Jason has some kind o' baggage and yet he's still a caring good man. He's got a really hard shell to crack and Victoria, his American heroine, cracks it! Oh, boy, does she.

McNaught is my writing idol. No one writes an angsty black-moment scene like she does and Once and Always delivers magically. So, yes, even though I've read a ton o' books since meeting Jason back in the 80's, we're still an imaginary couple. Sigh. I still read Once and Always every 1-2 years just to rekindle the flame. : ) And I'm never, ever disappointed.

With honorable mentions going to: Derek Craven from Lisa Kleypas's Then Came You, Anthony Malory from Johanna Lindsey's Tender Rebel, Sebastian Ballister from Loretta Chase's Lord of Scoundrels, and Seth English from Mary Behre's upcoming Precious Jewels.

Across the vast ocean sailed Victoria Seaton, a free-spirited American beauty left suddenly orphaned and alone. Eager to claim her long-lost heritage, she was amazed at the formal elegance of Wakefield, the sumptuous English estate of her distant cousin...the notorious Lord Jason Fielding. Sought after at plays, operas, and balls by London's most fashionable ladies, Jason remained a mystery to Victoria. Bewildered by his arrogant demeanor, yet drawn to his panther-like grace, she came to sense the searingly painful memories that smoldered in the depths of his jade-green eyes.

Unable to resist her spitfire charm, Jason gathered her at last into his powerful arms, ravishing her lips with his kisses, arousing in her a sweet, insistent hunger. Wed in desire, they were enfolded in a fierce, consuming joy, free at last from the past's cruel grasp. Then, in a moment of blinding anguish, Victoria discovered the shocking treachery that lay at the heart of their love...a love she had dreamed would triumph...Once And Always.

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THE THRILL OF ESCAPE

Miss Annie Andrews is finally free to marry the man she loves. With her overprotective sister out of the country on her honeymoon, nothing can prevent her flight to Gretna Greene—nothing, that is, but an abduction by the wrong gentleman.

THE SWEETNESS OF SURRENDER

When Jordan Holloway, the Earl of Ashbourne, promised to look after his best friend’s sister-in-law, he didn’t realize she would prove so difficult. But when he spirits her away to his country house to prevent her elopement, he discovers that the tempting beauty knows how to put up a fight. To make matters worse, he’s stuck playing the role of honorable protector…when what he really wants is to run away with her himself.

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• 1 lucky winner will win a copy of Once and Always + Secrets of a Runaway Bride

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