Guest Post with Author Jane Ashford and Giveaway

Meet Jane Ashford, author of The Bride Insists.

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. She has written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Spain, as well as the U.S. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Born in Ohio, she now lives in LA. For more information, please visit http://janeashford.com/.

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One of the things I like most about the hero and heroine in my new book The Bride Insists is a trait they share. Both of them experienced major catastrophes in their teens, and both have the determination and strength to recover and embrace life.

Reared on a prosperous estate, with every expectation of a London season, Clare lost her brother, and then her home at age seventeen – and her mother soon after that. She had to make her own way in the world, submit to an unkind, capricious boss, and hide her natural vivacity in order to fit in as a governess. But adversity doesn’t extinguish her spirit. When her financial position unexpectedly changes, she bounces back and acts decisively. She emerges from her self-imposed shell and lives with greater joy and compassion and understanding.

Jamie Boleigh’s life was turned upside down when he was only sixteen, when his mother’s death in childbirth was closely followed by his father’s probable suicide. Feeling grief-stricken and abandoned, he finds that his legacy, his home, is swamped with debt. And there’s no one to save it but him. So he plunges into this losing battle, trying plan after plan, only to be thwarted. Sometimes he’s made to feel less than a man because of his financial status. He’s desperate to restore his patrimony, but the long struggle takes its toll. Is it any wonder that he’s left with a “hot button” about money and control. As a result, he makes mistakes. But through love he finds the inner strength to conquer his personal demons and resist the dictates of his culture.

I like writing about characters who have flaws. The difficulties in life leave all of us less than perfect. And I’m interested in the idea that the partnership of marriage can help two people grow into their better selves. And – since that sounds kind of heavy! – have more fun and pleasure and an even more glorious HEA, as a result. :)

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She Thinks She's Bought a Compliant Husband

Although Clare Greenough has inherited an unexpected fortune, her money is in the hands of a trustee until she marries—everyone knows a woman is incapable of managing funds. What she needs is an easygoing husband, right away...

They're Both in for a Shock

She makes a deal with impetuous young James Boleigh, seventh Baron Trehearth: they will marry, Clare will get control of her money, and Jamie will get the funds he desperately needs to restore his lands. To stave off ruin, Jamie agrees, believing Clare will soon become a proper, submissive wife. But to expect a serene, passionless marriage was only their first mistake...

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