Except when she chaperones her sister to a country house party, she is taken aback by her sudden, undeniable attraction to the host. And deliciously scandalized when she finds a copy of the notorious, much-gossiped-about Ladies Book of Pleasures in his library.
When Seth Rowland, Marquis Lyndham, notices his book is missing, his interest is piqued as to which of the potential young brides at his party has absconded with it—and he’s shocked to discover it’s Isabel. Though older than the women he’d planned to court, the powerful beauty exudes a sensuality he cannot ignore.
The book inspires them to begin a desperate, passionate affair. But their time together is running out and they must choose. Follow society’s rules, or take a chance at love.
Welcome to in A Dream Beyond, Jess! What is your dream?
When Seth Rowland, Marquis Lyndham, notices his book is missing, his interest is piqued as to which of the potential young brides at his party has absconded with it—and he’s shocked to discover it’s Isabel. Though older than the women he’d planned to court, the powerful beauty exudes a sensuality he cannot ignore.
The book inspires them to begin a desperate, passionate affair. But their time together is running out and they must choose. Follow society’s rules, or take a chance at love.
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Welcome to in A Dream Beyond, Jess! What is your dream?
I am living
my dream, which was first to become a published author and then to be able to
support my family with my income. My next dream is to find success as an indie
author, which I’m now beginning to work for.
As this is
your first visit, I must ask: When did you start writing. Why?
I always
wrote, though I didn’t write my first romance until my Sophomore year of
college (1995). I gave up on the dream shortly after, but started again and began
writing full-time in 1999. I had a silly idea that writing romance would be
“easy” but it is not easy. The books are so well-written and awesome, you have
to bring your “A” game. Every time, all the time.
You write erotic
historical romance. Why this particular genre?
I just love
historical romance and I love sexy parts. Put them together and it’s awesome!
That’s where I get my ideas and where my
passion lies.
As a full
time writer, tell us, what is a day in the life of Jess Michaels like?
I get up in
the morning, have some breakfast, do some email and then I write. I have a
daily page goal that I meet, hopefully by lunch. Then I do lunch with my
husband, maybe catch up on some tv, do a little clean up around the house. The
afternoons are often dedicated to promotion. After dinner, it’s more promo,
editing and writing. I work about 80 hours a week now, but it’s for me, it’s
for my readers and I love it.
What sort
of research do you usually have to do for your novels? How about your latest
release, A Matter of Sin? Did you
have to research anything in particular for this novel?
I’ve
written many, many books (nearly 50) and a good portion of them are set in the
Regency period. So I have a good “base” for that period. What I tend to have to
research now are spot items. Regency wedding dresses. Funeral details. Whether
or not a particular word is appropriate, that sort of thing.
What was the hardest part about writing A Matter of Sin? Easiest?
What was the hardest part about writing A Matter of Sin? Easiest?
I’m not
sure I really think in terms of hardest/easiest. I get lost in writing and
don’t really buy into the concept of “writer’s block”. I wrote the book on a
cruise retreat and the hardest part was writing all the time and not playing as
much as maybe I should have.
Tell us
something about this novel that doesn’t appear in the blurb or excerpt.
I love the
friendship between the heroine and her two best friends. It was one of my
favorite parts of writing the book, in fact. Strong female friendship is
important to all my books.
A Matter of Sin is book one in The Ladies Book of Pleasure
series. What can you tell us about this series?
There is a
wicked book circulating in Society. A naughty tome written by a mysterious lady
that details not only sex, but partnership within relationships. Obviously, it
causes some big waves, both positive and negative! And it will change the lives
of three friends forever.
Wicked August
Tea or coffee – neither, Coke Zero Vanilla is
my poison
Chocolate or vanilla – chocolate but I like
vanilla too
Cats or dogs – cats (we have 2, my babies)
Summer is ending…Where should we have a quick
weekend getaway? My husband and I are heading to Vegas for a late birthday trip
(I will be out of town at a conference on my birthday) and I’m excited about
that!
Something to read this month? – I’m so busy
right now promoting and writing a new book, I’ll be lucky if I read anything. I
just finished The Creativity and Camaraderie Club Handbook, which is about
forming groups to celebrate and support creativity. I love the idea so we’ll
see I add something else to my plate. LOL
Something wild to do this month? -- Just be
happy. My husband and I live way outside the box and every day I just try to do
whatever I can to be happy. I think people forget how important that is.
A musical recommendation for this month- I always love The Killers and have been on
heavy rotation for their entire catalogue lately.
Jess Michaels began writing full-time in 1999 after being encouraged by her husband to follow her dream. In 2003, she sold her first novella to, since then she has published (or has contracted to publish) nearly 50 novels, novellas and short stories under three different pen names with several major publishers, small presses and via self-publishing. Her erotic historical romances have been national bestsellers and won awards from booksellers and readers. She and her husband live in Tucson, AZ.
There she enjoys hiking in the beautiful desert, spending time with her nephews, reading and spending time with her awesome husband and cats.
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