Tag: Wild Rose Press

MBB welcomes British author Christina Hollis today.  She’s here to talk about her latest release HIS MAJESTY’S SECRET PASSION, which sounds like an intriguing read indeed.  Christina Hollis is an experienced author who hasn’t been afraid to experiment with the different genres of romance fiction.  Her latest release is from The Wild Rose Press.

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  1. Can you share a short bio? I was born in Somerset, England and met my husband on a blind date.  I’ve been writing all my life, and became a full-time author when we moved to the Gloucestershire countryside. I produced lots of non-fiction articles for national magazines before turning to fiction. My first full length novel, Knight’s Pawn, was published by Harlequin Mills and Boon’s Masquerade line. During a career break to raise our family, I wrote short stories. Then in 2007 I wrote my first Mills and Boon Modern Romance, The Italian Billionaire’s Virgin. My current release, His Majesty’s Secret Passion, is published by The Wild Rose Press. I write contemporary romance starring complex men and independent women–when I’m not cooking, gardening or beekeeping. My books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and I’ve sold nearly three million books worldwide. 
  2. What inspires your writing?The cut and thrust of relationships is a big inspiration for me—the problems of friends becoming lovers, and sparks flying when opposites attract. As well as romantic conflict, I like to capture the countryside in all its moods. I’m lucky to live where there are miles of forest tracks on the  doorstep. Walking in the woods is a great way to kick start my imagination.   
  3. What made you press on with this writing project when things were difficult?  Because they must have been, sometimes. I love the characters of Leo and Sara, the hero and heroine of His Majesty’s Secret Passion, and wanted to see them get their happy ever after. It’s as simple as that! And you’re right, every author has moments  when they despair. It reminds me of the last twenty minutes of childbirth. There always came a point in the labour room when I said, “That’s it. I can’t do this. I want to give up and go home!” In the same way I couldn’t walk away from that situation, I can never leave a book unfinished—no matter what.
  4. Please sum up your plot in a tweet sized sentence. Here’s the plot of His Majesty’s Secret Passion in a tweet: When a King on vacation tempts a woman with a broken heart, seduction in the sun leads to danger…
  5. Future plans? My current release, His Majesty’s Secret Passion, is the first book in my Princes Of Kharovaseries for The Wild Rose Press. The second book, Her Royal Risk, comes out  in April and I’m putting the finishing touches to the third book, which has the working title of Heart Of A Hostage. Then it’s on to the final book in the series. I have characters and plot ready to go, so all I have to do is dream up a title, and start writing. In the meantime, I love to hear from readers. Catch up with me at http://www.christinahollis.blogspot.com, on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChristinaBooks), Facebook, http://on.fb.me/1Ee1urM, and see a full list of my published books at http://www.christinahollis.com/books.html. 

HIS MAJESTY’S SECRET PASSION

Leo Gregoryan is determined to be the perfect king. Loyalty to his country means sacrificing his own happiness, but he’ll divert the energy he once poured into his dream of becoming a doctor toward royal duties. All he needs right now is a stress-free vacation–no future queen need apply. Sara Astley escapes to the luxurious Paradise Hotel after she’s dumped by her partner, who then stole the promotion she’d expected. She hides her broken dreams behind a tough exterior. Her stubborn streak makes her a challenge Leo can’t resist. His special brand of hands-on persuasion seduces Sara into enjoying the holiday of a lifetime. Their fling can’t hurt either of them–or so they think. Leo’s focussed on being the ideal hero. Sara knows what she wants, and that’s independence. Then a revelation tears them apart, meaning things can never be the same between them…

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Sally Clements and the RUNAWAY GROOM – GIVEAWAY

It gives me great pleasure to welcome Irish romance author Sally Clements to MBB today. Sally has been published by the Wild Rose Press and she has also self-published.  She has a book out with Entangled Publishing at the end of this year.   She’s here to tell us a little about her new release, RUNAWAY GROOM.


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Sally, what made you become a writer?
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved reading and writing, and I started my first novel thirty years ago. Needless to say, this first manuscript remains unfinished, and long abandoned, but the urge to write has always been a driving force for me. In 2000 I did National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo), a challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days for the first time, and managed to complete an entire novel in 30 days. I’ve done NaNoWriMo a total of ten or eleven times altogether, and it taught me that I could start and finish a book – which was the first lesson that I needed to learn in my path to publication.

What was your first published piece?
My first published piece was a short romantic story for Love Stories Magazine. The day I held the magazine in my hand with my name on the cover and my story (with illustrations!) in the inside was a very proud one for me. My first published novel, Catch Me A Catch was published initially by The Wild Rose Press and was a contender for the Joan Hessayon Award from The Romantic Novelists Association.

Can you tell us a little bit about your main characters in RUNAWAY GROOM and maybe give us a summary of the novel in a Tweet sized sentence?
Matthew Logan has put a long-ago broken engagement behind him, and is focused on nailing a big contract for his advertising agency, Logan Advertising. The last thing he wants or needs is a reminder of the past, but when his ex-fiancée’s sister arrives on his doorstep, he can’t avoid the attraction that flares between them.

Fledgling dress-designer April Leigh is just about to launch her very first collection when disaster strikes. Her only option is to accept help from Matthew, the man who broke her older sister’s heart. She doesn’t want to like him, or learn his side of the story, but to her dismay, she can’t resist!

Tweet sized sentence: Does a runaway groom ever deserve a second chance?

What’s your daily writing target? Do you have to write a certain amount of words per day?
I try for at least 2,000 words every day, and am happy if I get 1,000, and jump around on the rare days that I top 2,000!

What’s next for you?
I have a ‘flirt’ coming out with Entangled Publishing at the end of the year, and I’m currently working on a new story which is a departure from my usual work in that it’s a New Adult romance with Paranormal elements written in alternate first person. I’m really enjoying writing this book! After that, I’m writing a book featuring Matthew’s brother…then another featuring his sister… luckily there are lots of Logans!


RUNAWAY GROOM



Seven years ago, Matthew Logan ran out on his wedding to June Leigh. Life is good for fledgling dress-designer April Leigh. She couldn’t be happier that her sister has found a new love, and is excited about her veryfirst commission, June’s wedding dress.
On learning June has invited runaway groom Matthew Logan to the wedding, April has to intervene. Matthew’s presence will ruin everything – her father hates him, and just the sight of him in the church might give her mother a heart attack.

Matthew Logan has no intention of going to June’s wedding, but intriguing April’s arrival on his doorstep sparks his interest and he can’t resist getting to know her better. When a disaster forces them together neither can denythe passion that combusts into a red-hot affair. Discovering the truth about the past shifts April’s feelings from lust to love, but bitter experience has taught Matthew to guard his heart.

When it looks as though Matthew will lose her forever, will he fight or flee?

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Sally has very kindly agreed to give either a signed paperback copy or an ecopy of RUNAWAY GROOM, so please leave a comment before you go!