Friday, February 1, 2013

Sealed with A Kiss: Tracey Devlyn + Giveaway


The lovely Tracey Devlyn is kicking off our Sealed with A Kiss event. Her letters are fun exchange between two secondary characters in her latest release.

WELCOME TO THE BLOG TRACEY!!!

Meet Tracey:
Tracey Devlyn writes historical romantic thrillers (translation: a slightly more grievous journey Toward the heroine’s happy ending). She’s a co-founder of Romance University, a group blog dedicated to readers and writers of romance, and Lady Jane’s Salon-Naperville, Chicagoland’s exciting new reading salon devoted to romantic fiction.

An Illinois native, Tracey spends her evenings harassing her once-in-a-lifetime husband and her weekends torturing her characters. For more information on Tracey, including her Internet haunts, contest updates, and details on her upcoming novels, please visit her website at: www.TraceyDevlyn.com.

Connect with Tracey: Author Site | Facebook | Twitter

Sophie Ashcroft and Teddy are two endearing secondary characters in my February release, Checkmate, My Lord. Throughout the story, you get a sense of their enduring friendship and budding love, despite their class differences. Of course, what is a great love story without a heroic end? Sorry to be a tease, but Teddy’s daring deed is one of my favorite scenes in Checkmate. Enjoy!

Mama said I should write to you and thank you for attending my 7th birthday celebration and for that other thing we can’t talk about. I really enjoyed hiding beneath the table with you and watching the adults chatter about. Well, except for that time when Mama was searching for me. I think I scared her a little. Anyway, I hope you’re enjoying the archer from Dragonthorpe Castle. He’s one of my favorite pieces. It’s too bad about his broken arrow, but that’s what that bad man gets for—um, being bad.

We’re off for London tomorrow, where Mama promises I’ll see all sorts of horses. I asked Mama if you could come with us, but she reminded me about your sick mama and about how much Guinevere depends on you. I do wish I could take Guinevere with me. I’ve wanted to ride her in Hyde Park for years.

Maybe you could come with us next time. Now that Mama is going to marry Bastian, we’ll be traveling to London often.

Do you want to go fishing tomorrow morning, before I leave?

Your forever friend,



Genre: Historical
Length: 416 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (February 5, 2013)

A desperate mother falls in love with the spymaster she’s forced to betray.

THE STAKES ARE HIGH, THE PLAYERS IN POSITION...
Catherine Ashcroft leads a quiet life caring for her precocious seven-year-old daughter, until a visitor delivers a startling ultimatum. She will match wits with the enigmatic Earl of Somerton, and it's not just her heart that's in danger.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN...
Spymaster Sebastian Danvers, Earl of Somerton, is famous for his cunning. Few can outwit him and even few dare challenge him--until now. After returning to his country estate, his no- nonsense neighbor turns her seductive wiles on him--but why would a respectable widow like Catherine risk scandal for a few passionate nights in his bed?
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What a cute letter! Tracey is offering a copy of Checkmate, My Lord to one(1) lucky reader. Here's how to enter:
  • Leave a comment about your favorite romance couple or couples --we know it's hard to decide sometimes.
  • Fill out the rafflecopter form below. You must leave a comment. All other entries are optional.

Head over to Dani's blog for Teddy's letter for Sophie.


Don't forget to enter for the grand prize! A giant box of books or $25 worth of books from The Book Depository.

Thank you to Tracey for celebrating with us!

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68 comments:

  1. Can't choose one favourite couple, Jess and Dain from Lord of Scoundrels and Ian and Beth from The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie are top of the list.

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    1. Beebs, thanks so much for popping in. Yes, it is hard to pick a favorite couple!

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  2. Can't choose one favourite couple, heart and isabella from the dukes perfect wife and from Lord of Scoundrels and Ian and Beth from The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie are top of the list.

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  3. Hmmm... I like Simon and Daphane from Julia Quinn's The Duke and I.

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    1. May, The Duke and I is one of my all-time favorites!

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  4. I love all them couples I have read upon~! Devil and Honoria from Stephanie Laurens' Devil's Bride might be my favorite from her Cynster series.

    How do you come up with the stories for your character? Does the story come first before the characters or the other way around?

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    1. Kipha, I love the Cynster series. Stephanie has a new book coming out in a couple months.

      Maybe a little of both. In my debut novel, A Lady's Revenge, a picture of a woman strapped down in a dungeon came to me. I had not idea who she was or why she was in a dungeon. In Checkmate, I knew I wanted the story to take place in the country and that a widow would be forced to spy on him. That's it!

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  5. Oh gosh I am still catching up on a lot of books to pick this one but ummm.. I from Historical books I like Sidonie and Jones from Seven Nights in a Rogues Bed and Camilla and Pierce from 'Twas the Night After Christmas

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    1. Thanks, Lily B! I picked Seven Nights as one of my top reads of 2012 http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2012/12/09/2012-best-of-romance-authors-picks/1757799/

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  6. I've always felt that Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler are my very favorite romance couple. They loved, they spared and they adored each other. All of the fun things that you look for in a hero and heroine in a romance novel.

    Tracy, I want you to know how much I am looking forward to reading "Checkmate, My Lord." It sounds like a perfect read with a intriguing hero and heroine. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway and congratulations on all of your successes! Wishing you many more.

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    1. Thanks so much, Connie! Really appreciate your well wishes. Good choice--Scarlett and Rhett are a fascinatingly complex couple.

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  7. Sounds fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing and congrats to Tracey on the new book! Loved the first and can't wait to read this new one :)

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    1. Erin, so glad you loved A Lady's Revenge! Goood luck on the draw.

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  8. I have a lot of favorite couples. However, I do have one that stands out in my mind, and that's Kev and Winn, from Lisa Kleypas' "Seduce Me At Sunrise". Talk about a tortured hero, and a poor sick heroine. :-(

    Thank you for this opportunity to win "Checkmate My Lord". It sounds an amazing, and wonderful read.

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    1. Diane D - you picked a couple from my very favorite author--Lisa Kleypas. She's amazing. Kev and Winn were an awesome couple.

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  9. I have to say Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Benett. I an a Jane Austen fan and Pride and Prejudice is my favorite.

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    1. Annwitch, I always enjoy watching Elizabeth "tweak" Darcy's nose! Good luck!

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  10. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Benett Both of them to proud of themsleves and prejudice against each other. Love it!

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    1. Robin, two of my all-time favorite characters. When my husband goes out-of-town, I pull out my P&P DVD and spend the next 3 hours in bliss. :)

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    2. The one with Colin Firth is the best!

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  11. I also can't pick a favorite romantic couple. I guess it would have to be Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler.

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    1. It's tough, isn't it?! Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. Claire and Jamie from the Outlander series.

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    1. Mary Jo, I've heard a lot about these characters, but have yet to read the story. One day!

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  13. My all time favorite couple is Devil and Honoria Cynster from Devil's Bride!

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    1. Wow, haven't heard these characters' names in awhile. Thanks for the lovely reminder!!

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  14. Frost's Kat & Bones; Gabaldon's Claire & Jamie; Andrews' Kate & Curran; Briggs' Mercy & Adam; Briggs' Anna & Charles; Lindsey's James & Georgina (aka George) Mallory.

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    1. JMCGaugh, Johanna Lindsey's Gentle Rogue, featuring James and George, was one of the first romance novels I'd ever read. James=rogue!

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  15. Gosh, what a difficult question! And five minutes later, I'm still thinking about which couple I want to answer with. Cristiano d'Este and Sophia Garnet from Golden Heir by Kate Hofman. A very delightful read.

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    1. Now, there's a couple I haven't met yet, Julianne! Thanks for the referral.

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  16. BIG thanks to Katie and Jamie for inviting me to participate in the Valentine's Sealed With a Kiss event!! Really appreciate it.

    Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi and who shared their favorite romance couples. Such fun!!!

    Hugs,
    Tracey

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  17. My favorite romance couple is Petre d'Avernio and Robin Fitzvitry from Jo Beverley's A Lady's Secret.

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  18. I like Plum and Harry from The Trouble with Harry by Katie MacAlister. I also love Pia and Kristoff from her Dark Ones series. There are just so many to love. Thanks for the post. lisagk(at)yahoo

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  19. My all time fav couple is definitely Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth.

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  20. howdy tracey...
    can't wait to read ur book...i love historical romance :)

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  21. This book sure sounds very good to me, adding it to the wishlist! My favourite couple, mmm. Eve and Roarke, by JD Robb.

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  22. Cute letter. This is a wonderful series. Loved A Lady's Revenge. Don't enter me to win because I have just received my copy of Checkmate, My Lord which I won. :)
    Starting it tonight.
    Carol L
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  23. Hmmm... hard question. I love/ or learn to love all sorts of characters from different books. However if I had to pick a couple/ couples that stand out for me it would be any of the Carpathian couples from Christine Feehan's Dark Series books. My first love will always be historical however I do occasionally read other genres.
    I have never read anything from you. I do look forward to reading these books by you. The excerpt sounds great. Thanks,
    lorih824 at yahoo dot com

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    1. BD - I'm spent many glorious hours reading Christine Feehan's Dark series. LOVE!

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  24. just one?! That's tough. The hero/heroine from Courtney Milan's The Duchess War (Minnie & Robert)

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  25. ONE of my favorite couples is Wulfric and Christine from Balogh's SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS.

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    1. Cheryl, I loved Mary Balogh's Slightly series. So awesome!

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  26. My favorites are Sebastian and Mary in "She Tempts the Duke". He is angry, scarred and tormented. She soothes him with her love.

    Please enter me. I want to read your book. Thank you.

    annfesATyahooDOTcom

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  27. Hi Kati, Jenn, and Tracey!

    I loved Tracey's furst book, A Lady's Revenge, and it's been a long wait but I can't wait to read Catharine and Sebastian's story, Checkmate, My Lord! I was so excited to find out on Tracey's website that her third book, A Lady's Secret Weapon was coming out in October!

    My favorite romance couple were written many years ago by the historical romance author of all times, Cervantes! They are Don Quixote and Dulcinea!
    After all who couldn't fall in love with a hero who sees only the best in his "heroine" no matter how she lives or by what means! I may give away my age by saying that they're my favorite couple since I read it as part of an English Class in High School back in the 1960's but that one book set the standard for me of what a "true hero" was!

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    1. Awww, Jeanne, thanks so much. It has been a long wait for Checkmate--but I hope worth it! :) So glad Ethan's story is coming out this fall. I'm having such a great time with this series! Thanks again!

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  28. I wish I had read this letter first. Sophie sounds like a sweetie. I look forward to reading more in the book.

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  29. Alright, Since I've answered this question, I'm going to go with my second favorite Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton from "The Duke and I".

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  30. It's so hard to pick a favorite couple! One of the couples I adore...Viscount Sebastian St. Vincent and Evangeline Jenner in Lisa Kleypas' A Devil in Winter. I love all of her couples, but this one in particular was a favorite. I loved that she was able to reform a villain & that the heroine, Evie, had such spirit. Given she was a "wallflower", it was nice to see her stand up to Sebastian!

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  31. It would have to be Elizabeth Bennett and Darcy. NO matter who else I might like they are my favorite.

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  32. I absolutely love Evie and Sebastien from Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas!

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  33. I'm a Darcy and Elizabeth fan too.

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  34. Right now, one of my favorite historical couples is Callie & Ralston in NINE RULES TO BREAK WHEN ROMANCING A RAKE by Sarah MacLean (I am really wanting her new book but have not bought it yet)

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  35. My fave couples from is Graeme Montgomery dan Eveline Amstrong from never seduce a scot by maya banks

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  36. I'm sticking with Joanna and Gabriel MacBain from Saving Grace by Julie Garwood. Love those two. :)

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  37. What an adorable letter from Sophie... I cannot wait to read more about her and her mother.

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  38. There are just so many couples... however the first one to come to mind was Eve and Roarke.

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  39. One of my favorite couples is Alec Kincaid and Jamie from The Bride by Julie Garwood. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  40. Can't beat the couple that started it all Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth.

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  41. I love all the wallflower couples from the Lisa Kleypas books but I think my favorite couple is Annabelle and Simon from Secrets of a Summer Night.

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    1. Annah, I adore the Wallflower series! Lisa Kleypas is my all-time fav author.

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  42. My favorite coupole is Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy.

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  43. I think my favorite couples are:
    Rhett and Scarlett
    John and Margaret from North and South

    I'm really enjoying reading these romantic love letters. And I'm finding a bunch of new books to add to my groaning TBR shelves!

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  44. I love the letter. Haha. One of my favorite romance couples has to be Delilah Marvelle's Nathaniel and Imogene from Forever a Lord.

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  45. My favorite couple was Eve Dallas and Roarke from In Death Series!!

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  46. HUGE thanks to everyone who stopped by and responded. Loved reading about your favorite characters!!

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