RITA-nominated historical romance author, Samantha Grace, discovered the appeal of a great love story at the age of four, thanks to Disney’s “Robin Hood”. She didn’t care that Robin Hood and Maid Marian were cartoon animals. It was her first happily-ever-after experience, and she didn’t want the warm fuzzies to end. Now that Samantha is grown, she enjoys creating her own happy-endings for characters that spring from her imagination. Publisher’s Weekly describes her stories as “fresh and romantic” with subtle humor and charm. Samantha describes romance writing as the best job ever. Part-time medical social worker, moonlighting author, and Pilates nut, she enjoys a happy and hectic life with her real life hero and two kids in the Midwest.
It’s a celebration of love!!! What a fantastic event for romance lovers everywhere! I’m so happy to be here today to chat about my favorite topic, amour, and to introduce you to the hero and heroine from my latest story, RESISTING ROMEO. This long novella can be found in the limited edition boxed set Once Upon a Regency, releasing February 5th.
Here is a little background on my characters and their love letters: Claudine Bellerose is an accomplished French actress who has written her first play, and it is about to be performed for the first time. Earlier, an accident left her without a leading man, so Russell Hawke, the small playhouse owner, stepped into the role. The couple began their relationship at odds, but they have fallen in love and recently declared their feelings for one another. Russell has just slipped his love letter beneath Claudine’s dressing room door. Should we read over Claudine’s shoulder? I don’t think she will mind.
Check out Claudine and Russell's love story in Resisting Romeo, featured in the Once Upon a Regency Box Set.
Join us on a Regency adventure of love and romance in the limited edition box set Once Upon A Regency: Timeless Tales And Fables!French actress and aspiring playwright Claudine Bellerose recently closed the curtains on a bad romance and has returned to center stage at a small London playhouse where she is about to premiere her first production. Enter Russell Hawke, the new owner of the Drayton Theatre, to deliver disturbing news. If Claudine’s play doesn’t turn a profit, he’ll have no choice except to close the theatre. To further complicate matters, her leading man just suffered an accident and can’t perform. Russell is confident he is capable of stepping in to star opposite the lovely Claudine, but she quickly realizes his horrible acting is threatening to turn her romantic play into a farce. Her only option is to tutor him in his role, and hope she can resist the charms of this handsome Romeo.Pre-order contest for ONCE UPON A REGENCY is open until February 5th. Check here for details.
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- 1 Print copy of Secrets to a Gentleman's Heart
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Oh them and their loving poetry~ ;D
ReplyDeleteGotta love it!!! Thanks for stopping by, Ki! :)
DeleteI've never read anything by you, Samantha. I'd love to win the print copy of "Secrets to a Gentleman's Heart".
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the drawing! If you get a chance to read one of my stories, I hope you enjoy it. :)
DeleteOh! I'd love to read this and then donate it to my library so others can enjoy it too! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, Linda! :)
DeleteLoved Kissed by a Scottish Rogue & am looking forward to this one being on my iPad on Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dee! I hope you enjoy Resisting Romeo just as much. :)
DeleteRussell and Claudine sound like a great couple.
ReplyDeleteThey found a special place in my heart. I hope readers enjoy them as much as I did when I was writing their story. :)
DeleteThe novella sounds adorable and I love it in historicals when the characters are "ordinary" people instead of nobles. I'll have to check out the anthology.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen! I really enjoy books about ordinary people, too. Love is not just for the aristocrats! :)
DeleteThat's so poetic miss those times when love letters were written now everything is done through the net... added to my TBR
ReplyDeleteLetter writing has become a lost art. I miss those days, too. :)
Deleteawwww... sweet letters! and I like that we are getting characters outside of the norm :) Thanks for sharing and congrats to Ms. Grace on the new release!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erin! I enjoy writing stories about different types of characters from all different walks of life. It keeps me interested in historical romance. :)
Deletelove the missives
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! :)
DeleteThanks for these letters.
ReplyDeleteBeth,
DeleteYou are welcome! Thank you for stopping by today. :)
Such sweet and heartfelt letters. They seem so in love! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue! I really enjoyed telling their story and kind of wish I could spend more time with them. I think they'll have to show up again in the future. :)
DeleteCan't wait for Once Upon a Regency to be released!
ReplyDeleteThank you! We are all very excited to share the boxed set with everyone. :)
DeleteI have read your Beau Monde books and love them.. Would enjoy printcopy of Secrets to a Gentleman's Heart. Thank you for this chance.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sharon!
DeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the Beau Monde books. Good luck in the drawing! :)
thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! :)
DeleteI've always enjoyed Shakespeare - especially the comedies
ReplyDeleteMe too! Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI'm looking forward to reading their story! Thanks for the letters, Samantha!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Glenda! Thank you for stopping by. :)
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ReplyDeleteNew author for me. Excited to find new ones to read.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kim.
DeleteIt's nice to meet you! :)
When you're not writing, what genre do you like to read. Thanks for those great letters.
ReplyDeleteHi, Joanne.
DeleteWhen I'm not writing, I'm open to reading just about anything. Usually, it's something contemporary, though. I just discovered billionaire romance novels and had a blast reading them. They were quick, sexy reads. I also love mystery and suspense, and stories about smaller communities. What about you? What is your favorite genre to read?
Well, discovered isn't really the correct word. Lots of readers have been reading billionaire books for a long time. :)
DeleteI love to read the letters between the main characters. I have preordered Once Upon A Regency and can't wait to read your story.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catherine!
DeleteI really hope you enjoy the stories. I've been waiting to read my fellow authors' stories on my Kindle, so I can experience the set as a reader. :)
Love your books, thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michele! Good luck in the drawing! :)
DeleteLove love love Samantha's stories! Looking forward to this latest one...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice! You're so sweet! :)
DeleteLooking forward to reading this.
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DeleteOmg! I enjoyed Resisting Romeo so much I finished the story the night before.... Russell was a gem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martina! I'm so pleased by the positive response the story has been receiving. I really loved writing this couple's story. :)
ReplyDeleteI like how Russell steps in to save the show for his love,Claudine!
ReplyDeleteRussell is a sweet guy. Sometimes it's nice to write about one of the really good guys. :)
DeleteSounds like a great story.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteLove the love letter and I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteYou are another new author for me. I love the letter and look forward to reading more by you!
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