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Cocky Confessions – Garrett from Sarah Hegger’s Sweet Bea

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Sweet BeaToday I’m interviewing Garrett of Sarah Hegger’s upcoming historical, Sweet Bea, which is set in early thirteenth century London. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Garrett. Thanks for coming along, Sarah. We might need some translation.

Garrett, please tell us who is your love interest and how you met?

Beatrice is my love and we met when I sought her out. I had this notion of using her as an instrument of my revenge.

Oh, my. What’s does she do that totally turns you on?

I do not understand your meaning. A moment, while I ask my author.
*whispering*
Ah, what does she do to make me desire her? She has the roundest most glorious ass. Truly, ‘tis like two apples in a sack.

We call that an apple butt today. Tell our audience something no one would believe about you? Large or small.

Lady, there is nothing small about me, but I will tell you that I carry a small pouch about my neck and in it is a hair ribbon my mother wore. It is all I have of her now.

Nothing small, huh…**Clears throat** I see. Name one thing you’d never tell your lover?

I conceal from her the depth of my anger with her father. It would only sadden her and I like to see my Sweet Bea smile.

So protective. Do you have a fetish? If so, what is it?

Fetish? A moment to confer, again.
*whispering*
I am not that way, lady. I did know a man, who had an unnatural fondness for sheep ***hasty whispering from author*** Um, not what you meant? Then, nay.

*Snickers* Do you rely on your physical prowess or your intelligence to attract a lover?

A true man relies on both, lady. A comely form without a keen mind will not keep a lady interested for long. And a sharp mind without certain physical prowess will give her a wandering eye.

Which leads to my next question, where were you when you lost your virginity?

In a stable. I had straw in my braies for days following. It was worth it.

Sounds kinda romantic. Have you ever done something that could have landed you in prison?

I have never occupied a dungeon or been sent to the stocks or any other such unpleasantness. Why do you ask? On whose behalf are you asking these questions?
*whispering*
Who is this Internet? I know of no such lord.

We have a few lords similar to Internet. There’s Facebook, Twitter…moving on; who’s your best buddy? What do you guys do when bromancing?

Bromancing??? Verily, are you certain you are not addled?
*whispering*
What sort of men do you have in your time?

 
It’s a slang term, but I’m more interested to know if there’s a specific body type, hair, or eye color that attracts you? Does your current lover meet your criteria?

I like a ripe armful of woman and, aye, Beatrice is all that I could desire. She has flaxen hair and eyes that are a curious mixture of green and blue. I did not think her beautiful when I first met her. But she has this mysterious way of growing on a man, until you cannot remember a time when you did not think her the fairest woman you ever laid eyes on.

 
Awww, that’s sweet for a big guy to say. If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be?

I would make it so my mother never had to become a whore. It killed her in the end and a slow and painful death it was to watch.

How sad. I sense you still miss her. What intrigues you most about your Sweet Bea?

I am never entirely sure what she is thinking.

What do she do that drives you crazy?

I am never entirely sure what she is thinking.

*Lifts eyebrow* It seems men haven’t changed much in the last few hundred years. Do you have a secret no one knows? Can you tell us or will it be a spoiler.

I do. After Beatrice and I meet we–
*hasty whispering from author*
She says I am not to tell you. Verily, the women of your time are most commanding and the men are fearsome strange. Bromancing?
*Snorts*

I’d like to thank Garrett and Sarah for visiting today and I hope you’ll check out the soon to be published Sweet Bea.

BLURB: Sweet Bea

Is anything sweeter than revenge?

In a family of remarkable people, ordinary Beatrice strives to prove herself worthy. When her family is threatened with losing everything, she rushes to London to save them. Unfortunately, she chooses as her savior the very man who will see her family brought low.

 

Garrett has sworn vengeance on Sir Arthur of Anglesea for destroying his life when he was a boy and forcing his mother into prostitution for them to survive. He has chosen as his instrument Sir Arthur’s youngest daughter, Beatrice.

Can Beatrice’s goodness teach Garrett that love, not vengeance, is the greatest reward of all?

 

And in case you were wondering about Sarah Hegger, here’s the official Sarah Hegger B&W_Dversion:

Born British and raised in South Africa, Sarah Hegger suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust. Her match? A hot Canadian engineer, whose marriage proposal she accepted six short weeks after they first met. Together they’ve made homes in seven different cities across three different continents (and back again once or twice). If only it made her multilingual, but the best she can manage is idiosyncratic English, fluent Afrikaans, conversant Russian, pigeon Portuguese, even worse Zulu and enough French to get herself into trouble.

Mimicking her globe trotting adventures, Sarah’s career path began as a gainfully employed actress, drifted into public relations, settled a moment in advertising, and eventually took root in the fertile soil of her first love, writing. She also moonlights as a wife and mother.

She currently lives in Draper, Utah with her teenage daughters, two Golden Retrievers and aforementioned husband. Part footloose buccaneer, part quixotic observer of life, Sarah’s restless heart is most content when reading or writing books.

She is always delighted to hear from you. Sarah can be reached at any and all of the following places:
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Hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of Cocky Confessions.  If you have a hero (published or pre-published) willing to share his secrets, contact me on the ABOUT page or message me on Facebook. DJ

IN HER DREAMS: Spotlight on Katherine Given’s historical

1013 In Her Dreams_1400[1]Today I’m hosting Katherine Givens and spotlighting her newest historical release, In Her Dreams.

A flirty, fun, mix-and-match romance about two sisters who are betrothed to the wrong men…

Evangeline Vernon is a woman on the verge of spinsterhood — until the prim and proper Duke of Manchester steps in. Her family is pleased with the match, but the duke is not the passionate man Evangeline craves. Her heart belongs to an alluring, golden-haired gentleman, perfect in every way…except one: he doesn’t exist.

Angela Vernon is everything a proper, well-brought-up woman should be. She knows her place and understands society’s expectations — which include not being jealous of her sister and not coveting her sister’s suitor. But how can she bear the heartache of watching the only man she loves marry not only her sister, but a woman who doesn’t see past his exterior to the man he is beneath?

Buy Links: Amazon   Barnes & Noble   Kobo   Google Play   Amazon.uk   iTunes

All Romance Ebooks   Harlequin Escape

Publisher: Harlequin Australia’s imprint Escape Publishing

Release Date: October 1, 2013

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REVIEWS

“This novella manages to pack all the punch of a longer story, while not leaving great gaps in understanding or detail for the reader… Kudos for a wonderful debut offering.”  — I Am, Indeed

“I highly recommend fans of Historical Romance give this novella a try. And even those just looking for a fun, quick read, this novella is well worth adding to your TBR pile.” — What the Cat Read

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EXCERPT

She was lost in the depths of his emerald eyes, amber drops floating in the seductive pools. The man reclined in a wingback chair, surrounded by shelved books. His head was tilted slightly downwards, his gaze piercing her where she stood. Hair the colour of antique gold shimmered in the dim candlelight. His skin was bronzed like the helmet of an Ancient Greek warrior.  His harsh features seemed to be chiselled from stone, but laugh lines encircled a passionate mouth. A navy blue coat and white waistcoat hid what could only be a perfectly sculpted chest. A white cravat covered his neck. Pearl grey breeches accentuated muscular legs.

The man reminded her of a golden lion, the king of a pride. His soul must’ve been older than time itself, for he seemed to hold the secrets of the universe in his mind. This man was temptation embodied.

‘Back again, my dear?’ he inquired, his voice like velvet.

Although confidence rang in his tone, his emerald eyes revealed the humanity of this divine creature. At the bottom of those depths lay an expanse of loneliness. Blessed with beauty, he was lacking in companionship and love. It was as if he were a traveller lost in a desert with only mirages to keep him company.

‘I could not stay away,’ she declared, her voice quaking as the man rose from his chair and stalked across the room.

Evangeline took a sharp intake of breath, for the full sight of his robust body was more than a woman could take. He was tall, over six feet. His build was as formidable as the strongest castle wall, built to protect from the worst of sieges. That handsome face of his, a face Adonis would’ve fought for, matched the masculine beauty of his body.

Settling beside her, he said, ‘Nor could I. Not now. Not ever.’

The two studied one another. Both seemed to find it hard to believe the other was there. The silence that shrouded the room as they studied one another deepened the strength of this ethereal spell.

‘Is it because I am a diversion?’

‘Nay.’ He raised her hand to his lips. ‘Life would be meaningless without your visits.’

‘I could not endure my own existence without you,’ she replied, a bit breathless.

‘As a man without friends or comrades, I would be the most lonesome wretch wandering the earth.’ Pain entered his expression, the pain of one who had suffered years of isolation. His voice cracking, he continued, ‘I would be completely alone.’

Her heart nearly split in two upon witnessing his agony. She lifted a hand and caressed his cheek. ‘You never shall be.’

‘You have been vital to my life, my dreams, for these past few months.’ Turning his head, he kissed the palm of her hand. He exhaled, his breath tickling her skin. ‘Without you I I fear I would not know how to live.’

‘Do not say such things.’ Framing his face, she forced him to gaze into her eyes. ‘I shall always be with you.’

‘And I with you.’ Desperation was threaded throughout the statement. ‘I am entirely yours,’ he murmured as he angled his head, preparing to taste the sweetness of her lips…

Katherine Givens is a museum employee with a secret. Few know the truth of her greatest passion, but those closest to her know she loves to write historical romances… Alright, maybe more than a few people know she is a writer. Anyone who will listen to her can glean this from a conversation.

So, Katherine Givens is a museum employee who wishes she had a devilish secret or a jaw-dropping double life, but the characters in her manuscripts often do. From the withdrawn duke mesmerized by his quiet maid or the savage viking eager to ravish a Christian girl, her heroes are always bound to have a secret or two. It is often up to the headstrong heroine to unravel the mysteries surrounding the man that has captured her heart.

candidate-3Katherine is a member of the Romance Writers of America and Romance Writers of America PRO. She has two novellas with upcoming releases.  In Her Dreams (Harlequin Australia’s Escape Publishing) was released October 1, 2013. Love Amidst the Egyptian Sands (Red Sage Publishing) will be released in January 2014. Her short stories and poetry have been published in various magazines, including The Copperfield Review, Tipton Poetry Journal, Nazar Look, and WestWard Quarterly.

Website: http://katherinegivens1.wordpress.com/
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