So, it’s official! I’ve finished the revisions on the second book in the Rules of Scoundrel’s series–One Good Earl Deserves A Lover, Cross’s book, and there’s an official release date — January 29, 2013. I’m so SO excited about this book — I knew when I met Cross and Pippa in A Rogue By Any Other Name that they were going to be an incredibly fun couple to write, but I had no idea how much I would end up loving them both…together and separately. Cross is a beautifully tortured hero, possibly the Scoundrel with the most emotionally devastating past. And Pippa…well she’s the only woman I could really imagine being able to save him and his brilliant mind.
I also can’t help but tell you that the cover for the book I am affectionately calling Earl is the most beautiful romance cover I’ve ever seen, and I cannot wait to reveal it to you, along with the first line of the book, when I get permission from my publisher! For now, I thought I’d give you some pictures of my real-life inspiration for Cross–ginger-haired model, Johnny Harrington (even though Cross doesn’t have a beard).
Now, of course, I’m on to Temple’s story — Temple who is the opposite of quiet, perfect, cerebral Cross. Temple is all physical–massive, brutally intense and wickedly sexual. He’s raising the already-high summer temperatures here in Brooklyn! More to come on that book, as well, including the reveal of the title…but for now, one teaser of inspiration for my broken-nosed, bare-knuckle boxer:
August 10th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Yay! I can’t wait to read this book!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Can’t wait to hear what you think of it, Shayera!
August 10th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Having read the first five chapters of this amazing amazing book, I respectfully disagree about Johnny Harrington, Sarah, and submit this photo as alternative inspiration of what Cross really looks like.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Not sure about this guy. I think he looks like an alien. Cross does not look like an alien.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
It is hot in here or what? Cannot wait–for both of them! :)
August 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Ha! Alisa, I’m so happy you’re as excited as I am!
August 10th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Oh, my…
August 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Right?!
August 10th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Yay!!! Late January cannot get here soon enough! And I’m dying to hear more about Temple.
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Temple’s still cooking, Monet…but I can tell you, I’ve never written a hero like him. He’s so…physical. ;)
August 10th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Your titles are some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of being hooked by. (Wow. that doesn’t sound right, grammatically, but I can’t think how to fix it right now). Can’t wait to read this one!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Thanks, Noelle! I hope this one hooks you, too!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:05 am
I can’t wait!!! everytime I finish one of your books, I just feel I can’t read anything else for a long time and I perceive a sense of void, it’s because your characters are so real… thanks so much for the fun times :) You’re such an incredible talent!!
August 11th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Oh, thank you so much, Simona! Well, I hope EARL is worth the wait and lives up to the others!
August 12th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
There aren’t enough ginger haired heroes! January it waaaay to far away! A Rogue by Any Other Name still ranks as one of my favorite reads this year, and I can’t wait to read Cross’s story especially when you say he is a tortured hero with a devastating past….to have you say that….means that it’s going to be sooooo goood! Can’t wait :) If you ever need anyone to sing your praises feel free to send me the book and I’ll let you know exactly how brilliant I think you are, LOL.
August 14th, 2012 at 8:59 am
I agree with MJ Taylor…for the intellectual hero, you can’t beat Benedict Cumberbatch! Sarah, you don’t watch Sherlock? This isn’t the greatest picture of him, even with ginger hair, but now he’ll be in my mind for the character! Can’t wait for the book.
August 14th, 2012 at 11:39 am
You know I can’t wait!!! The end of Rogue killed me. Now I’m dying for the cover too! Gah!
August 16th, 2012 at 12:28 am
I’m SO looking forward to this book. I got hooked on your novels when I saw this really intriguing title staring at me in the bookstore called “Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.” I couldn’t resist picking it up to take a peek, and that peek turned into reading five wonderful stories from you:)
I’m so exited to read the next book in the Fallen Angels series. (Nice looking inspiration even though I’ll probably still picture Michael Fassbender as Cross since that’s the face popped into my mind when reading the last story:) I can’t wait!!! I’m sure it will be as wonderful as always.
August 19th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Ah! I was waiting exactly this… A date to look at… And this model Johnny Harrington is too handsome, my goodness. Waiting, waiting! :)
August 20th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I can’t wait. I’ve been a Maclean romance novel stalker since last year and this looks like it could be the best one yet!!
And that dude is HOT!! I don’t even like redheaded men, but he could get it.
August 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 am
Oh, that is soooo far away to have to wait! OK, I will quit whining now, lol. I can’t wait to read more of this series, I became a huge fan with the Love by the Numbers series and loved A ROGUE…. when it came out!
August 29th, 2012 at 1:33 am
If Johnny Harrington is your inspiration for Cross, you gotta tell us your inspiration for the other 3!
September 8th, 2012 at 12:30 am
I am sooooo excited! 9 Rules is my favorite romance. I did a summer internship last summer that had me rooming with 3 other college girls and we read the entire book aloud while taking a weekend road trip. I am an unabashed lover of ginger men, despite having married a blonde, and the snippet at the end of A Rogue By Any Other Name had me scouring the internet to find your next release date. And that model is gorgeous.
September 13th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Oh em gee!!! It’s killing me! I need this book. I was totally left searching like a madman to find the next book, I just need to read about Pippa and Cross!! I cannot wait! Thank you so much for your amazing books!