Guest Post and excerpt by Catherine Hemmerling
One of the questions I am asked often, is who would I be and what would I do if I had been alive in the Regency period. As a woman, my options would be fairly limited, but I expect I would have been a bit of an oddball, just like my characters. I write in the period because I love it, so you KNOW I have pictured myself there. I'm tall (because even I cannot dream my 5'11 height away), blond, and very fair. My blue eyes sparkle with excitement and I am watching all the beautiful people dance in a grand ballroom. In my mind, I am thinking of just the right phrases I will use to describe this night in my journal later. I'm not much of a mixer and I like to think I would be observing the crowd with my friends Sarah and Emily. Knowing my parents, I suspect my mother would be lining up men for me to talk to (like Hannah's meddling mom) and my father would be vetting their heritage. I will not so much find the love of my life, as have the best "match" thrust upon me. I can only hope he will be taller than me.
“Ah,
yes...” Simon said haltingly, unable to believe that Lady Lancaster
had suggested he dance with Rose. Usually when he poured on his
charm, the older ladies did everything in their power to keep the
young impressionable girls away from him. Of course, he was engaged
to Rose, so perhaps that accounted for the woman’s unusual
decision.
Turning
to Rose, Simon saw that she too was surprised by the dowager’s
recommendation. She also appeared displeased by it. Most young ladies
fawned over him and when he asked one to dance, they would
practically swoon with delight. But Rose seemed almost disgusted by
the idea.
Pride
pricked, Simon came to a decision. This dance would be the best Rose
had ever experienced—one she would never forget.
Pulling
himself up straight and tall, Simon adopted the most sincere mien he
could and asked, “Rose, may I have this dance?”
Rose
nodded and accepted Simon’s arm and together they walked to the
dance floor.
Soon
they were moving gracefully around the ballroom floor...in complete
silence. Rose was gazing absently over Simon’s shoulder and Simon
was trying in vain to come up with something witty and interesting to
say.
While
deciding to impress Rose enough for her to never again regret having
to dance with him, Simon took a moment to get a better look at his
betrothed. Something was different about her tonight, but he just
couldn’t put his finger on what.
Lady
Lancaster Garden Society
Book
Two
Catherine
Hemmerling
Genre:
Historical Romance
Publisher:
Entangled Publishing.
Date
of Publication: 9-9-13
ASIN:
B00EMTDL4C
Book
Description:
Rose
Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but
that doesn't mean they have to like each other. Rose is sure the
notorious playboy Simon will never willingly settle down, and Simon,
well... he agrees. Never one to be forced into anything, he'd rather
drink and gamble with his mates than spend time with the bookish,
bespectacled Rose.
When
the two are thrown together to investigate a potential poisoning
mystery, neither expects the sparks that fly. Simon discovers that
Rose is, in face, a brilliant sleuth and - even better - hides a
delectable body beneath her flowing skirts. Suddenly, falling into
bed may be the best idea either has heard, but can Simon convince
Rose his romancing is forever?
About
the Author:
Catherine
Hemmerling has been a technical writer in the software industry for
nearly twenty years and has published many user manuals and technical
documentation in that time. She has always had a love of writing
fiction but has never pursued publication in that genre until now.
Hopefully
it is the beginning of a long new journey with Lady Lancaster and the
Garden Society girls. Certainly historical romance (especially the
scandalous kind) is more fun than writing technical documents!
This
author happily resides in Tehachapi, California (near Bakersfield -
home of her Alma-mater!) with her family.
Catherine
writes for Entangled Publishing's Scandalous historical line and is
thrilled to be part of their family of writers!
Website:
http://www.catherinehemmerling.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/catherinehem
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