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A Guest post and Giveaway by Elizabeth Michels

Dear Romance Readers of the World,

Pull up a chair and we’ll have a nice chat.  I’m so happy to be here today to tell you about the first book in my new four book series, The Spare Heirs! Yes, it’s true that I’m an easily excitable person, but I’m especially looking forward to the release of The Infamous Heir.  This is a story that I love and I think you’ll love it too!  What do I think you’ll enjoy most about this book?

  • The romance between two estranged former childhood friends.

I love it when the characters of a story have history, and that’s certainly the case with this book.  Ethan Moore and Lady Roselyn Grey grew up on neighboring estates.  But after a childhood of running wild together across the North Yorkshire Moors, Ethan is disowned from his family and leaves home.  Now years later, Roselyn’s come-out season has arrived and Ethan makes an unexpected reappearance.  Everything that was once wrapped in laughter between the two, is now steeped in longing and much more complicated due to their present circumstances.  But when disaster strikes, Roselyn blames Ethan for all wrong doing and Ethan knows he must gain her forgiveness in order to protect her from the real enemy after them.

  • New locations to explore!

In this series, we get to step inside many traditional Regency locations.  But when I say step inside, I mean *really* step inside.  One of my favorite scenes takes place at Gentleman Jackson’s Boxing Salon.  Roselyn goes in disguise as a boy, then is forced into a fight with her pugilist counterpart, Ethan.  It’s…I don’t want to spoil it, but let’s just say, I’m excited about it.

  • Getting to catch up with characters we’ve seen before.

I love a reunion, don’t you?  This series grew out of my first series, Tricks of the Ton, so there are quite a few characters you’ll recognize from earlier books.  Roselyn is Devon’s, (The Mad Duke of Thornwood from Must Love Dukes) younger sister and Ethan is Lady Katie Moore’s, (From How to Lose a Lord in 10 Days or Less) older brother.  Since this entire series takes place in the span of time between these earlier books, you get to see some of the characters from those books as well as some of the characters from Desperately Seeking Suzanna.  I can’t wait for you to catch back up with Evangeline, Isabelle, and Victoria who will each have a book in this series.

  • The first look into the Spare Heirs Society and their headquarters.

The Spare Heirs are an unusual group of gentlemen.  They are all second, third, and fourth sons of titled families who had no inheritance or lands to provide for them.  Therefore they band together to form a secret society beyond the notice of the ton.  Are they the Regency version of the mafia?  Perhaps.  Are they a band of wild Alpha Males with their headquarters in a large London home covered in floral prints and cherubs? Perhaps.

  • The fight against love that finally explodes in passion once the characters allow it.

Sometimes the heart wants what isn’t logical.  These characters have to overcome a pretty big obstacle and choose to believe in each other to find love and happiness in the end.  But slow burning fires spark the brightest, especially in The Infamous Heir.

I hope you love this story as much as I do.  Have a lovely day filled with romance novels!

Yours in Storytelling,

Elizabeth Michels


 

Ms. Michels is giving away three copies of The Infamous Heir (U.S. readers only please). Enter your name in the comments below to be in the drawing for this book.

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cheryl c.
cheryl c.
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02/26/2016 1:23 pm

This sounds like it is going to be a great series. I like the idea of focusing on “”spare heirs.””

Natasha Persaud
Natasha Persaud
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02/25/2016 12:11 pm

I so agree that the hearts wants what it wants sometimes. Have I told you how much I love this cover also?? And I’m a big sucker for covers

Glenda
Glenda
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02/24/2016 11:32 pm

I’m really looking forward to the Spare Heirs series! It’s not often the younger sons get their own books!

Susan D
Susan D
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02/24/2016 9:57 am

Ms. Michels: Thanks for the summary. Not only do I want to read about your Spare Heirs, but I will add your work to my backlist reads. I was not familiar with your body of work prior to this post and now I can look forward to sitting down and enjoying a new (for me) author. Keep up the good work! Romance reads are my gift to myself.

ML
ML
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02/23/2016 8:18 pm

I love the concept of spare heirs. That, and sneaking into Gentleman Jim’s. :-)

Elaine Carlson
Elaine Carlson
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02/23/2016 6:40 pm

Would love to win!

anne
anne
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02/23/2016 5:45 pm

The Infamous Heir sounds captivating and very special. Thanks for this lovely giveaway.

Gige
Gige
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02/22/2016 8:40 pm

Thanks for the giveaway, I am looking forward to this series, sound exciting :)

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Gige
02/23/2016 9:15 am

I know I’m excited about it, Gige! I hope you enjoy reading the Spare Heirs as much as I am enjoying writing them. :)

Kim
Kim
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02/22/2016 6:26 pm

Thanks for the giveaway.

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Kim
02/23/2016 9:13 am

Thanks for commenting, Kim! :)

Marguerite Guinn
Marguerite Guinn
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02/22/2016 2:05 pm

This books sounds like a great read! Can’t wait for release day!

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Marguerite Guinn
02/23/2016 9:13 am

I’m counting down the days to book release day too! I can’t wait to share this new series with the world! :)

Amanda D
Amanda D
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02/22/2016 2:04 pm

This looks like a fantastic book. Can’t wait!

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Amanda D
02/23/2016 9:11 am

Thanks, Amanda! I hope you enjoy it!

anon1001
anon1001
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02/22/2016 1:32 pm

Thank you for the giveaway!

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  anon1001
02/23/2016 9:11 am

Thanks for the comment! :)

Sarah
Sarah
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02/22/2016 1:22 pm

I too love it when characters have a history. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Sarah
02/23/2016 9:10 am

Me too, Sarah! Some of my favorite stories are ones that stretch back years before the first page of the book. I hope you enjoy this one. :)

Stephanie
Stephanie
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02/22/2016 12:58 pm

This sound like great fun to read! And now I want to check out your backlist too!

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Stephanie
02/22/2016 1:07 pm

Yay! I hope you enjoy them! :)

LSUReader
LSUReader
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02/22/2016 12:56 pm

The Infamous Heir sounds wonderful. Thanks, Elizabeth, for the post and giveaway.

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  LSUReader
02/22/2016 1:06 pm

I’m excited to be here! Thanks for commenting! :)

Susan Irwin
Susan Irwin
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02/22/2016 12:39 pm

This sounds delightful. I’d love to win a copy!

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Susan Irwin
02/22/2016 1:05 pm

May the odds be ever in your favor, Susan. ;) Thanks for commenting!

ElaineMC
ElaineMC
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02/22/2016 12:10 pm

Sounds as if it will be a wonderful book. Females posing as males is one of my favorite story lines.

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  ElaineMC
02/22/2016 1:04 pm

It’s such a fun plot to write too, Elaine. My favorite will always be Johanna Lindsey. Nobody can pull off breeches like “”George.”” ;)

Valerie L
Valerie L
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02/22/2016 12:09 pm

Thanks for this opportunity to enjoy more of your books.

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Valerie L
02/22/2016 1:02 pm

I’m excited about this one, Valerie! I hope you like it! :)

LeeF
LeeF
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02/22/2016 11:00 am

Oh, boy- not only a new series to follow- now I have to read the earlier books to catch up. Sounds terrific.

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  LeeF
02/22/2016 1:01 pm

I’m so happy you came across my books, Lee! Enjoy! :)

Laura J
Laura J
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02/22/2016 10:52 am

Oh I would love to win! Looks like a GREAT read!
Laura Jacobson

Elizabeth Michels
Elizabeth Michels
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Reply to  Laura J
02/22/2016 11:00 am

Thanks, Laura! I hope you enjoy reading it!