. . . Lorelei Grey, the countess of Kimpton, can’t trust her husband. Not only did he exile her brother from England without a word to her, but she’s since learned he fathered his ex-mistress’s unborn child. She had only one stipulation for their marriage…to treat her with respect.
. . . Thorne Grey, the Earl of Kimpton, wants his wife, craves his wife. When
she threatens to leave, he panics and offers to pay her to stay with him. He’s
bought himself two weeks and prays it’s enough time to find her missing brother
and prove he’s not the scoundrel she believes.
. . . Neither is able to ignore the explosive passion between them, but in
their search for her brother, they encounter a threat that could not only
destroy their relationship, but their very lives.
Good morning Lady Irene,
please tell us where you are from. I’m from London.
Tell
us a bit about yourself: Well, I’m eight,
but I raised my younger sister Celia.
Can
you tell us why you are whispering? My
father’s not a nice man.
Okay,
tell us please what you thought the first time you saw your father, Lord
Kimpton? He was very dashing. And strong.
Interesting.
What was your second thought? He should have a baby.
What
do you like most about him? Well… our
governess threatened to sell my sister and I if we told anyone the things we saw.
But Lord Kimpton made her go away.
Yes,
We can see why you’d like him. But what about Lady Kimpton? She’s frightened of babies.
And
that makes you smile? Oh, no! I mean,
um, yes. I-I had to show her how to hold Nathan. He’s a newborn. She didn’t
even know how to change his nappies.
How
would you describe Lady Kimpton? She
is very proper, but she is all mush inside.
How
would they describe you? I’ve heard
them talk. They think I’m old inside. That doesn’t make sense to me. I’m eight.
What
is your biggest fear? Losing my mother.
I’m afraid she’s dead.
Thank
you Lady Irene; we’d like to chat with Kathy Wheeler now.
What
movies or books have had an impact on your career as a writer? I love romantic comedy. I think it’s fun to see if I
can find the turning points. It keeps my husband entertained. He thinks I’m the
best writer ever. I hate disappointing him.
What
event in your private life were you able to bring to this story and how do you
feel it impacted the novel? Irene is
a side character this book, but I was a single parent from the time my own
daughter turned two. And, I always felt my daughter had an old soul because it was
just the two of us. I didn’t remarry until she was twenty.
What
book[s] currently rest on your TBR pile?
I read and re-read anything Jayne Ann Krentz, Teresa Medeiros, Susan Elizabeth
Phillips, so I preorder all my favorite authors.
Lastly, what's up next and when can we expect to see it on the shelves? This book is a reissue (meaning my publishing company went belly-up and returned my rights.) I wrote a prequel to help quick start the entire series, which I’m happy to say is completed and up for pre-order. That is a very exciting feeling.
The
Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WRJMJF8
Enchanting
the Earl (a free prequel)
The Earl’s
Error – 4/6
The
Marquis’s Misstep – 5/4
The 7th
Son – 6/8
The
Viscount’s Vendetta – 7/6
Despite her best judgment, Lorelei
turned her face up to a rare sun-filled day, eyes closed. The snippy air
required a shawl, but the sun warmed her shoulders through it. She smiled,
reveling in the small pleasures surrounding her. Cecilia giggled, having
enticed Liza to a footrace about the garden, while Irene issued serious
instructions to Corinne on the best method for relieving Nathan of bubbles in
his small tummy after a sound feeding.
Ever the gracious lady, Irene positioned
herself primly between Lorelei and Corinne. “Lady Kimpton?” Irene adjusted the
blanket that swaddled Nathan, folding it just right about his face. Satisfied that
it allowed him suitable air and sunshine, she turned those serious eyes to
Lorelei. “Is there any word on my mother?”
Lorelei’s heart dipped as she clasped
Irene’s small hand and shook her head. “I’m sorry, darling. I’ve had no word.
My promise holds, however. Never fear.”
Irene leaned close to Lorelei, raising
eyes identical to Ginny’s but for their color. “I expect she’s dead.”
“Nonsense,” Lorelei said firmly,
silently appalled. “We would have most certainly have heard something to that
effect.” She made a mental note to demand answers from Thorne. Today.
Irene cast her gaze around the
gardens. “It’s lovely here, isn’t it, Lady Kimpton?”
Lorelei followed her gaze. “It is
indeed.”
“I suppose it’s sinful to say so, but
if Mama is dead, I would not mind living here with you and Lord Kimpton.”
Lorelei swallowed the sudden lump in
her throat, unable to squeeze words past it. She nodded.
Flowers bloomed along the garden’s
edge. Thick ivy snaked in and around the garden gate, up and over the bricked
fence.
Where was Ginny? What had she endured the night Lorelei had taken ill? Her
happiness in the moment faltered. Why hadn’t Ginny tried contacting her, asked after
her girls? And now that she thought on it, there’d been no word from Lord
Maudsley either. If something had happened to her friend that would leave these
two wonderful children in the earl’s sole care… Lorelei suppressed a shudder. Ginny
treasured her daughters more than her own life. She feared Irene might be right
about her mother.
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What a fun interview. Irene is a great character. I love this book...congrats!
ReplyDeletethank you. I'd forgotten I'd written it. It IS fun. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview and this book sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and god's blessings
PamT
thanks, Pam. She's an amazing character.
ReplyDeleteLoved your excerpt and the covers for the series are beautiful! I hope now that they're under your care they'll take off! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, The Earl's Error is the only book that was under the previous publisher. The entire series, including the prequel -- Enchanting the Earl -- are new books.
DeletePurchased the whole series! Now to find reading time....
ReplyDeleteoh, wow! Thank you. I hope you love it as much as I loved writing it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun series, Kathy - checking out the prequel and first book. Good luck with the rest of the books as you get them out into the world. Can't wait to read them!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb. I hope you like them.
ReplyDeleteHappy book birthday, Kathy, and best of luck with your dashing dukes!
ReplyDelete:) :) :)
ReplyDeleteThe plot sounds intriguing, and Irene is a great character!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the excerpt. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your release!
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