Thursday 27 June 2019

Join me in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries #RegencyRomance #Giveaway @SabrinaJeffries @KensingtonBooks @hfvbt


Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours Presents…

Project Duchess
By Sabrina Jeffries


From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother’s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . .

A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady . . .
Beatrice Wolfe gave up on romance long ago, and the arrogant Duke of Greycourt with his rakish reputation isn’t exactly changing her mind. Then Grey agrees to assist his grief-stricken mother with her latest “project”: schooling spirited, unfashionable Beatrice for her debut. Now that Beatrice is seeing through Grey’s charms to his wounded heart, she’s having trouble keeping him at arm’s length. But once Grey starts digging into her family’s secrets, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her family . . . or with the man whose lessons capture her heart . 
Praise for Sabrina Jeffries’ previous novels.
“Quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries’ books apart”
Publishers Weekly, starred review.
“Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game.”
RT Book Reviews, Top Pick on The Secret of Flirting.

A Conversation with Sabrina Jeffries

Hi Sabrina, welcome to Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots…. Could you tell my readers a little about who you are and what kind of books you write.

My name is Sabrina Jeffries, and I’m the New York Times bestselling author of over fifty  novels and novellas, most of them historicals set in the Regency period.

I love Regency Romance. What inspired you to write Project Duchess?

First, the pleasure I had writing a previous series, The Hellions, with a mystery thread going through all five books that was only solved in the last book. Second, my fascination with blended families. I don’t come from one myself, which may be why I find them interesting. I’ve always wondered how dealing with a stepsister, half-brother, stepfather, etc., differs from dealing with full siblings in a nuclear family. Families in past centuries were more likely to be blended, since the mortality rate for mothers was higher (many more women died in childbirth), but I thought it might be fun to deal with a family where the mother lived and the fathers died. Sort of a matriarchy within a patriarchy.

What were the challenges you faced in researching this period of history?

Finding information about everyday life issues in the Regency is harder than researching the usual stuff like ballrooms and gowns, etc. I pored over books and web articles to learn a) what the etiquette was for being presented in society and b) how funerals were handled, among other things.

There are many Regency-set historical romances. Can you tell us three things that set your novel apart?

I tend to focus more on historical avenues that aren’t familiar to people—like how an estate is actually run and what social issues were important at the time. Not too many historical romances talk about how hunting dogs were bred, for example.

No, you are right, they do not! Can you share with us what you are you currently working on?

I’m plotting the third book of the series (the second book, The Bachelor, is already in production). But I can’t even say much about it because I’m pretty much at the beginning of that process. I can say that it’s about the second oldest duke brother, the Duke of Thornstock.
Such a pleasure talking to you today, Sabrina.
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Giveaway

We have two paperback copies of Project Duchess up for grabs!
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Sabrina Jeffries

Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 9 million books in print in more than 20 languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.

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1 comment:

  1. Thank you for hosting Sabrina's blog tour!

    Amy
    HF Virtual Book Tours

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