Today I’m beyond thrilled to welcome
over and interview amazingly talented author Renee Vincent, of UNFORGETTABLE HEROES, Eight Contemporary Romance Novels.
Several of Turquoise Morning Press’ award-winning and bestselling
authors share their favorite contemporary romance heroes – all boxed up for you
in one sexy and irresistible package!
From a sexy carpenter to magnetic CEO, a rough-and-ready cowboy to a
“homeless man,” a classic car buff, a starving artist, a Latin-style dancer,
and an FBI agent – each unique hero has his own story to tell, and a heroine
who just can’t forget him. Ever.
With an introductory promotional price of only 99¢, how can you resist
this unforgettable boxed set, either?
Release date:
January 30, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-62237-258-4
Promotional Price: $0.99
Retail Price: $4.99 (April, 2014)
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WILL WORK FOR LOVE
by Amie Denman, EPIC Award and
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence finalist.
Hurricane Destiny leaves a trail of destruction across the island of
St. Thomas, jeopardizing the wedding of Whitney Oliver’s best friend. When
Whitney arrives on the island, she finds a disaster only a sexy carpenter like
Chris Maxwell can repair. Despite the sizzle between them, Chris has secrets
that threaten his construction business and force him to work for Whitney’s
love.
THIS MAGIC MOMENT
by Bobbye Terry, award winning author of contemporary, historical
and fantasy romance.
Zack Graham, CEO of Scrumbles Snack Cakes, is
energetic, magnetic and forget it—no women for him, except to
relieve an occasional sexual itch. He’s a workaholic who refuses to let a woman
make a fool out of him again. But what about Crandall Drake, the CEO of
Pretzelicious Pretzels? He tells himself all he wants is sex. His heart tells
him it wants more.
HER HIRED MAN
by Cat Shaffer, Golden Heart
finalist and award-winning journalist.
Hot nights, a double sleeping bag and a stranger for a husband…how
much can one city girl take? Lillian Osborne needs a husband for a weekend.
Wesley Hatfield needs money to customize his beloved classic car before
Detroit’s biggest auto show. The perfect agreement turns out to be anything but
when their accommodations turn out not to be what Lillian had expected.
SINS OF THE FATHER
by Janet Eaves, Amazon
bestselling author of the Ladies of Legend contemporary romance series.
Just like the Princess in the classic tale Sleeping Beauty, Aurora’s life doesn’t really begin until her
heart is awakened by a handsome struggling artist. But with her life in danger,
Aurora must hide who she really is. Unbeknownst to her, her struggling artist
isn’t who he appears to be either.... Friend, lover, or foe?
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
by Jennifer Johnson who writes comedic
romances so entertaining even guys read them. Author of the TMP top-selling Rescuing Riley.
Abigail
Benton is a bum magnet, according to her dad, so when she becomes attracted to
Eli, a homeless man at the community center where she works, she wonders if what
her dad says is true. But when Eli saves her life, Abigail decides she is going
to return the favor and save his life by turning it around. Trouble is, Eli
isn’t on board with her plan.
RAWHIDE AND ROSES
by Maddie James, Amazon bestselling author of contemporary
and western romance.
She’s roses, he’s rough-and-ready rawhide. Kim Martin is hardly
equipped for a Colorado camping trip, especially when her mountain
guide is a rough-edged cowboy who is as untamed as the wilderness. Thad
Winchester’s patience for city women is wearing as thin as the seat of his
jeans. But there is something about Kim that puts his hard-and-fast don’t-touch
rule to the test.
LONG DISTANCE LOVE by Margaret
Ethridge, contemporary romance fan favorite and TMP top-selling author of Commitment.
Sometimes the distance between two hearts can be measured in frequent
flier miles. Love may be a many splendored thing, but it’s rarely convenient.
Can FBI Agent Jack Rudolph and fiercely independent Ellie Nichols find a way to
make a long distance relationship work?
SILENT PARTNER
by Renee Vincent, award winning
author of historical and contemporary romance.
Grayson Anders is a talented Latin-style dancer and wealthy
co-owner of a happening nightclub. Chloe LaRoche is a talented artist, but
failing entrepreneur with her once thriving studio now on the brink of
foreclosure. When the two indulge in a passionate, out-of-control, one night
stand, they awaken the next morning consumed with inspiration. Grayson finds
his perfect dance partner while Chloe finally finds her muse. Will her secret
destroy both their dreams?
Let's Interview!
If
you could spend an hour in real life with one of your characters, who would it
be and why?
From this book, I’d have to say Grayson Anders. I
love to dance and have always wanted to “cut a rug” with a man who knows his
way around the dance floor. I think
dancing is VERY sexy. But if you’re asking me out of ALL my characters from
every book I’ve ever written, then that would be, hands down, Dægan Ræliksen.
No one compares to him. He’s my all-time favorite Viking hero. But I should say
that Gustaf, his older brother from The
Temperate Warrior, runs a close second race.
If
you had to sell your book based on one run of dialogue (start quote to end
quote), which would it be?
Oooh, great question, Sky! This is my hero, Grayson
Anders speaking to my heroine, Chloe LaRoche about the one-night stand they’re
about to embark upon: “I’m not going to
hurt you, and I’m not going to force you upstairs to my apartment. You decide.
Right here. Right now. But once you unlock this door…you’re mine. All night
long…”
Tell
us about your book cover and how it relates to your story.
Cover
artist Dara England had made the cover for my Silent Partner novella. It was originally a premade cover, but upon
seeing it, I knew right away that it fit my story and characters to a “T.”
Grayson is a very suave, sexy, and swarthy dancer. Chloe is a beautiful
dark-haired, independent woman. Dara’s cover portrayed all that and more.
The
cover for the UNFORGETTABLE HEROES Boxed set was made by Kim Jacobs of Calliope Designs and Turquoise Morning
Press. One look at this cover and instantly this male model is someone you
won’t forget. I mean, just look at those abs!
What
sort of personality does your hero have?
Grayson Anders is an Alpha Male from the word go.
He’s dominant, confident, and charming. He’s a hard worker, given he has his
own successful dance club, he’s rich, and women of all kinds flock to him. He
has everything he’s ever wanted. Like any typical Alpha male, he’s content with
being the desirable man, often times being selfish and self-centered. He steers
clear of committed relationships until the night he meets Chloe.
After one incredible dance with her and a
mind-blowing one-night stand, Grayson, for once in his life, wants more. He’s a
very determined man and doesn’t take no for an answer. But one thing I love most
about him, is that he’s not so haughty that he can’t admit when he’s wrong. To
me, he’s one UNFORGETTABLE HERO because of the deep personal growth he
undergoes in order to win back the perfect dance partner he’s lost.
What
sources do you use for research?
This particular story takes place in historical Back
Bay of Boston and I needed to portray a true sense of the charming area even
though I’ve never been there. For this, I relied on my cousin, Kelli, who
actually lives in this district. She helped me locate the perfect setting for
my hero’s dance club, Gyrations, and
an ideal spot for my heroine’s art studio, while cluing me in on the amazing
shops and restaurants in that area that my characters could frequent.
When I needed to get a feel for Boston and see
firsthand what the streets of Back Bay looked like, I turned to Google Maps.
It’s amazing that Google Maps allows you to actually drop down on the street in
front of a restaurant or shop and get a 3D perspective of the place and its
surroundings without having to fork out the money to fly there.
It’s
time to promo. What is your favorite marketing tool?
I’d say my favorite is newsletters. They have
allowed me to communicate with my followers and romance readers without
bombarding them with promo. They’re also a way for me to give back to them for
all their loyalty.
By signing up, my subscribers are continually offered
exclusive giveaways, promotional materials like autographed books, and first peeks
at things like new excerpts, new covers, etc. before the general public. Here
recently, I’ve allowed them to name a character in my upcoming book with a
chance for their name to be mentioned in the Acknowledgements page as well as
getting the whole series autographed and sent to them for free.
I dearly treasure my romance fans and this is one
way for me to connect with them and return their kindness for all the books
they’ve purchased and continue to purchase each year.
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future giveaways, sign up
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How
long have you been writing?
Since I was about 4 years old. I can’t think of a
day when I haven’t written something or sat for long hours contemplating an
epic story in my head.
How
long have you been published?
I
was first published in 2010 under my current publisher, Turquoise Morning
Press, with my first historical Viking romance novel, Raeliksen.
Since then, I’ve written and published five more books, with another five
coming this year.
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My first love has always been reading historical
romances. Consequently, they are what I LOVE to write. I’ve dabbled in humorous
Chick Lit writing as Grace Lee Rose, but have always wanted to write a Young
Adult historical fantasy. I have a premise, a title, a cover, and a different
pen name for this upcoming project…I just have to find the time to write it.
I’m hoping to finish it sometime in 2015.
Do
you write books in series? If so, share a bit about the series you currently
have published or are coming soon.
Oddly
enough, I seem to gravitate toward series books. I have my Emerald Isle Trilogy, my Warrior Saga series, and I’m
currently finishing the Jamett & Joseph series.
Book one, The Start of Something Good is available right now. Book two, The Road to Something Better will release in April 2014 and the third book, The Gift of Something Grand is due to release in May.
About the Author Renee Vincent
I'm an author, a dreamer, a horse owner,
and a medieval history buff. I'm a fun-loving, mildly eccentric,
free-spirited kind of girl with a passion for books. From an early age, I've
always had scenes playing out in my head. Whether it was a story with a moral
or a tale with a twist, those ideas have never let me sleep until I wrote them
out. And considering I have an eclectic ensemble of stories swarming
in my brain at any given time, I write under a couple pen names to accommodate
the various genre categories.
Renee Vincent
Historical &
Contemporary Adult Romance
From the daunting, charismatic Vikings, to the charming, brazen Alpha
male heroes of modern day, you'll be whisked away to a world filled with
fast-paced adventure, unforgettable romance, and undying love.
also writing as
Gracie Lee Rose
Lighthearted,
Fancy-free Women's Fiction/Chick Lit
For those who love to read fun, wholesome, and endearing romantic
stories (with a smidgen of spunk) that your mother, sisters, friends, and
daughters can enjoy.
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her author newsletter: http://www.reneevincent.com/p/contact.html
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3 comments:
Thank you so much Sky! It truly is an immense pleasure to be back on your blog again. I had a great time answering your interview questions.
I'm happy to talk romance heroes if anyone wants to chime in!
I love this interview! You are a busy woman today, Renee! Thanks, Sky, for featuring our boxed set, UNFORGETTABLE HEROES. We love it and hope your readers will, too!
Such a pleasure to feature this set! It's AMAZING!!! And always love having you over, Renee! You know you're welcome anytime. (((hugs)))
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