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Wouldn't You Like To Capture A Spy?

Available Now: To Capture A Spy by Silvia Violet

When danger lurks, is courage alone enough to save a country—and a heart?

It’s not enough Meg Wentworth has suffered kidnapping, imprisonment and torture. She kept her wits about her and escaped with her life, only to be captured by a handsome British officer—and promptly accused of spying for the French. Convincing him otherwise turns out to be easier than dealing with her next discovery: that Lucien just might be the man to help her put her life back together. If only he will let go of his rigid control long enough to let her show him they belong together.

Recovering from a near-fatal injury, British intelligence officer Lucien Archer hoped to leave the shadowy, violent world that left him scarred, body and soul. But a mysterious letter calls him back to duty, and nothing prepares him for Meg. The beautiful spy’s fiery spirit threatens to break through the shell Lucien has built around his heart.

But Meg’s kidnapper wasn’t looking for simple ransom. He’s an old enemy of Lucien’s, Le Lézard, who’s resurfaced with a single goal. To raise magical forces dark and powerful enough to destroy England. To do it, blood must flow. The blood of Lucien and Meg.

And the fire of passion that burns between them is the perfect lure to get them both where he wants them. On an altar of sacrifice.

Warning:This book contains wickedly delicious sex and words no Regency maiden should know.

Spring Fever

I’m woefully behind on my writing goals and I’m even writing this post at the last minute. I find this time of year particularly hard for getting work done. I suppose I have a classic case of spring fever. The weather has been lovely here and there is a constant parade of flowers bursting into bloom. My preschooler exclaims about a new flower every time she walks through the yard.

A Persistent Attraction Available Now!

A Persistent Attraction, my second Regency Intrigue book, is now available.

For those of you who have read the first book, A Carnal Agreement, you’ll recognize Rhys and Amanda, the hero and heroine of A Persistent Attraction. And for those of you who haven’t you can jump in right here and learn their full story. Here’s a little more about this erotic, suspenseful, Regency tale…

Do I Have To Write?

I’ve been conducting an experiment for the last few months. I being pulled in far too many directions and feeling ready to snap as the fall came to a close. I’ve got a baby and a preschooler and I want to spend as much time with them as I can. I’ve been married for nearly twelve years, and my husband and I both value our time together. I enjoy cooking and baking and sewing and other domestic pursuits. I’m researching homeschooling as well as other options for kindergarten next year. And of course, I have a writing career that I want to develop.

But something had to give as the holidays approached so I decided to take a two month hiatus from writing.

Country-Style Inspiration

Writers are frequently asked where we get the ideas for our stories. For some of the books I’ve written, all I can say it that the characters introduced themselves when I was drifting off to sleep and they wouldn’t shut up until I wrote their story. But for many others, I have an answer that makes me sound less insane – country music.

My Love Affair with Regency England

My perfect fantasy man would is a black-haired, blue-eyed English Duke who looks fabulous in tight riding pants. He has a perfectly formed behind and powerful thighs, and he rides expertly on a large black stallion. He scoops me up on his horse and transports me back to Regency England*. (Of course, I’d settle for Colin Firth in his role as Mr. Darcy.)

My love affair with Regency England began when my best friend from junior high school discovered her mother’s stash of romance books under her sofa. My friend began sneaking out books one at a time, reading them, and then passing them to me. Many of the stories featured dashing dukes (or marquesses or earls) from Regency England, and these quickly became my favorites. I’ve been reading books set in the Regency ever since, devouring everything from stories written during the era like the novels of Jane Austen to the more staid traditional modern Regencies to racier Regency historicals.

Writing a Novel in 15 Minutes a Day

One of the questions I’ve been asked most often since I got my first writing contract is “How did you get started writing?” I’ve talked to countless people who tell me they would love to write a book, but they can’t make themselves actually sit down and do it. I’m sure many published authors, myself included, felt this way themselves before they found whatever system, inspiration, or spark of determination set them on the path to complete that first book.

When I decided to make a serious push to get published, I’d just completed my masters in history, and I was teaching history and geography at a private high school. The school was small, community-oriented and expected it’s teachers to participate in the full life of the school. In other words, I was working all the time.