Romance in the Limelight: Deceit and Devotion

Today, the limelight falls on a new book from Australian romance author, Faye Hall. Her latest release, Deceit and Devotion, like all her previous romance novels, is set in her Australian homeland. This new story is a tale not only of forbidden love, but of a dangerous deception. The hero, a young Aboriginal man, is hired by a cattle rancher to seduce his wife by an arranged marriage. The greedy rancher intends to use the affair as an excuse to take total control of his wife’s valuable property. Unaware of her husband’s actions and miserable in her marriage, the young wife hires the hero to help her to find grounds for a divorce. As attraction flares between them, how can this forbidden love, hedged round by danger, possibly come to a happy ending?

Deceit and Devotion in the limelight . . .

Last Chance to Get Deflowering Daisy

The publisher of my debut Regency romance, Deflowering Daisy, is going out of business and will soon be shutting down all operations. They have begun withdrawing all of their books for sale, in both print and eBook formats, from all web sites.

I have not yet decided whether or not I will seek other publishing options once the rights to my book are returned to me. Therefore, if you were considering buying the book and have not yet done so, I suggest that you do not procrastinate any longer. I understand both formats of Deflowering Daisy will become unavailable within the next few weeks.

My deepest gratitude to all of you who did buy a copy of my book!

Romance in the Limelight: Tempting Sophie

Zoë Mullins has just released her newest novel, Tempting Sophie. It is a very steamy contemporary romance in which the love life of the heroine, Sophie, has become rather tangled as she battles cancer. How will she sort things out between the two important men in her life?

Tempting Sophie in the limelight . . .

Romance in the Limelight: Shrouded Passions

I am very pleased to put Faye Hall’s brand new historical romance novel, Shrouded Passions, in the limelight today. Faye lives in the land down-under and she sets her passionate romances in her homeland of Australia. This new book is a second time around story with a dangerous twist. The heroine, whom the hero believes to be dead, has returned to the scene of her attempted murder some years later in order to find the killer who tried to snuff out her life. As the danger mounts, will she finally reveal herself to the hero, a man to whom she is still powerfully attracted?

Shrouded Passions in the limelight . . .

Interview with Mandi Benet, Author of To Rome With Love

I am very pleased today to feature debut romance author, Mandi Benet. Earlier this month, Mandi released her first romance novel, a contemporary love story set, as you can guess from the title, in the Eternal City, Rome. Her debut novel, To Rome With Love, is the first in a series entitled Love in the City. Mandi’s heroine is a talented chef who pays a visit to Rome while on the rebound. There she encounters a handsome, irresistible Italian, and despite the fact she has sworn off men, particularly those of the Italian variety, sparks fly. Will those sparks explode into true love?

Please welcome Mandi Benet . . .

Romance Coloring Books?

Recently, I read an article at the Publishers Weekly blog which reviewed the ups and downs in the categories of books sold in 2015. What was most surprising to me was the powerful impact which coloring books had on book sales last year. Several of my friends have taken up coloring and I must admit I am also considering joining in the fun. But I had no idea how widespread the interest in coloring books is among adults.

Which got me thinking, how cool would it be to have coloring books based on our favorite romance novels? My guess would be that coloring books based on the novels of Jane Austen would do quite well, since so many people love her books, and the look of the Regency. Of course, I think coloring books with scenes from the novels of Georgette Heyer would also sell very well. I certainly would buy any which were published. What do you think about the idea of romance coloring books?

My Interview with Dena Garson

Yesterday, I was honored to be the guest of romance author, Dena Garson, at her blog. Dena is an author after my own heart who enjoys very naughty romance novels. Since my debut novel, Deflowering Daisy, falls into that category, I felt most welcome. Dena posed some questions in her interview which I had not encountered before, which made the interview fun for me.

Please feel free to pop over to Dena’s blog if you would like to read my interview with her. Perhaps you will learn something new about me and Daisy, too.

Romance in the Limelight: Winning Cait

My guest today is romance author, Zoë Mullins, who hails from Canada. Her most recent release is Winning Cait, a contemporary romance in her St. Augustin series. It is a second-chance story in which the heroine must come to terms with the man she left behind and decide whether or not she wants to build a new life with him. But beware, this is a story for adults only. As the blurb for this story states, there are " . . . no closed bedroom doors (or other rooms) here!"

Winning Cait in the limelight . . .

A New Blog for New Romance — Romance Debuts

Calling All Debut Romance Authors!

Recently, I leaned that there is a new blog on the romance scene. This new blog, Romance Debuts, is the brain-child of Cate, an avid reader and aspiring writer of romance. Ably assisted by her adorable mascot, Buddy, Cate has created her blog to help romance readers find new romance authors, and vice versa. Along with showcasing new authors for her readers, Cate will also be hosting experienced authors who are willing to share their wise advice with those of us who have just embarked on a career as a romance author.

However, Romance Debuts is not just an author-centric blog. Each week, Cate will also be featuring a review of a romance novel by someone who has just read it. So romance readers looking for new books should make it a point to stop by Romance Debuts each week to check out the latest review. You might find out about a new romance which could be just what you are seeking to escape from the daily grind for a few pleasant hours. Cate makes it very easy to follow her blog via email, so you will not miss any new posts. If you love romance, do stop by Romance Debuts. I think you will be glad you did.

Interview with Lilith Darville, Author of The Scorpio Saga

This is the first time I have had a guest who has written a romance with a heroine who shares my name, at least my nickname. It turns out that the heroine of Scorpio Rising, Lilith Darville’s most recent romance, is called Kat, though she spells her full name differently. Lilith Darville is a romance author who enjoys reading and writing erotic romance, just as I do. And, she shares my view that such romances can help real-life lovers enliven and enrich their intimate relationships. However, I must admit, I am a bit jealous to discover she has a "magical" cat that obeys commands.

I would like to introduce Lilith Darville . . .

Only Two Weeks Until the RWA/NYC Chapter’s Romance Festival

The date for the Romance Festival sponsored by the New York City Chapter of Romance Writers of America is fast approaching. It will take place on Saturday, 20 June 2015, in New York City. It has been announced that the guest speakers will be romance authors Maya Rodale and Lauren Willig. The Romance Festival will be held at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, an elegant eighteenth-century mansion which is the oldest house in Manhattan. Tables are available to rent by those who have materials to display, but it is free to attend the festival.

For complete details and contact information . . .

Interview with Deborah Blumenthal, Author of Mafia Girl

My guest today is Deborah Blumenthal, whose most recent romance novel is Mafia Girl. This is a contemporary romance about a strong-willed young woman who has no intention of allowing her life to be overshadowed or controlled by the "family business" or anything else. Mafia Girl demonstrates that organized crime and true love can share the pages of a romance novel and entertain readers into the bargain. And, there is also Italian food. Who doesn’t love that?

Please welcome Deborah Blumenthal . . .

When Flowers Wore Shirts! — At Regency Ramble

Last week, I was privileged to be a guest at the Regency Ramble, award-winning romance author Ann Lethbridge’s wonderful Regency blog. Because Ann always has such informative posts, and because I was one of her first invited guests, I wanted to do something very special. Therefore, I wrote an article about the French technique of preparing fruit and later, flowers, en chemise, which featured prominently in my debut novel, Deflowering Daisy.

For those of you who have not yet read the book, there are no spoilers. Whether or not you have already read Daisy’s story, if you would like to have a more complete understanding of this French culinary technique, which the English extended to use on flowers than that which I provided in the Author’s Notes for Deflowering Daisy, you can find my article here: http://regencyramble.blogspot.com/2015/05/guest-author-kathryn-kane-when-flowers.html

I hope you enjoy it!

Your Invitation to the RWA/NYC Chapter’s Romance Festival

If you will be in New York City on 20 June 2015, the New York City Chapter of Romance Writers of America cordially invites you to attend their annual romance festival. Not only is the topic of this festival romance, so is the setting. It will be held at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, an elegant eighteenth-century mansion which is the oldest house in Manhattan. Adding to the romantic ambiance, this Georgian mansion is nestled in lovely landscaped grounds. What better place to celebrate romance in all its many forms, while you enjoy live music in the garden? And, did I mention, it is free?

For complete details and contact information . . .

Interview with Reagan Phillips, Author of Hot Contemporary Romance

Today is an important day for my guest, Reagan Phillips. Her steamy new romantic suspense novel, Confess, debuts today. Reagan is sharing some of her views on romance and writing in her interview here. I am particularly taken with her answer to the last question, on the misconceptions held today about romance novels. I very much enjoyed her answer, even if the first part of it made steam come out of my ears.

To celebrate her new release, Reagan has generously offered to give a free copy of Confess to one commenter to today’s post. So please leave your comment, with your name, and contact information, if you would like to be entered in the drawing.

Please welcome Reagan Phillips, author of Confess . . .

Interview at The Romance Beat

Late last month, romance author A. C. Rose was my guest here, sharing her views on reading and writing hot romance. She has most kindly reciprocated and invited me to guest at her blog, The Romance Beat with A. C. Rose. I enjoyed answering her interview questions and I hope you will enjoy reading my answers to them.

You can find my interview here: http://acroseauthor.com/2015/05/12/kathryn-kane-on-deflowering-daisy/

Romance in the Limelight: Above All

Mmmmm!!!   A delicious man, who can cook, is the hero of this hot romance by Rebecca Brooks, author and world traveler. To add even more spice to the story, the heroine is on the rebound and the hero is a younger man. But does age really matter when true soul-mates come together? Is it not more important whether or not this couple will have the courage and faith needed to make a rich and happy life together?

Above All in the limelight . . .