Get Tempted by this Debut Historical Romance!
TO TEMPT A VISCOUNT
Entangled Nobility #1
By: Naomi Boom
Releasing January 13, 2017
The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
Lady Laura
Rosing knows two things: first, she will marry for love, and second, she
detests rakes. When she meets Lord Gavin Farris, she understands immediately
that he fails both her criteria, and worse yet, he is an absolute cad who
refuses to leave her be.
Lord Farris
has always appreciated women and cannot understand why Lady Laura is so
resistant to his charms. While pretty, she is not his usual type, but something
about her intrigues him. Much to his chagrin, he finds himself desperately in
love with her, but he may be too late. His adamant refusal to marry just might
have planted her firmly in the arms of another.
Lord Farris’s
dark eyes bored into hers before he stepped predatorily closer to her. He gazed
down at her with his dark, smoldering eyes and said, “You do not truly believe
that. Judging by your dilated pupils and the blush on your skin, you find me
incredibly attractive.”
Laura scoffed
and backed up a step. She needed room to breathe. “You would like that,
wouldn’t you?” She gulped nervously as his eyes narrowed, and he took a step
closer to her. Naturally, she continued to reverse her step until her back hit
the bookcase.
He smiled as
he slowly removed the glass of water from her hand and set it on the bookcase.
He then brought his hands to either side of her and leaned in until their faces
were mere inches apart. “Yes, I would like that very much. Unfortunately, I am
too much of a gentleman to act on our mutual attraction.”
As he spoke,
Laura could not seem to take her eyes away from his full lips, at least until
his words sank in. Her eyes regained their focus as she realized he was
standing much too near. This was precisely why she preferred normal gentlemen.
They did not act strangely.
“Are you sure
you are a gentleman?” Laura asked derisively. She immediately regretted her
impulsive retort. He was just too near to her for her mind to perform
rationally, otherwise she was sure she would have behaved herself.
One eyebrow
lifted in question as he grinned wickedly. “Are you asking me not to conduct
myself as a gentleman?”
His dark
smile and wicked words made Laura pause as she stared at his lips, so near to
her own. Her stomach was in knots, and she did not know if she should slap him
or kiss him. She had never been kissed, but right now, she wanted his lips on
hers more than anything. In Laura’s heart of hearts, she wished, just a little
bit, that he would not behave as a gentleman. She could not form words,
however, and only managed to shake her head slightly as common sense prevailed.
“In that
case, my dear, I suggest you run along.” His feet moved silently as he stepped
away from her, but Laura could not budge until he growled, “Go, or we both
shall regret what happens.”
Her feet grew
wings as she flew out the door and down the dark hallway. As she rounded a
corner, she realized she had left her water on the bookshelf, although her
bread and book were still clutched in her other hand. No matter how strong her
thirst, she would never return downstairs now. Not when he was there.
What a debut novel this is! A High 5 Stars for To
Tempt A Viscount by Naomi Boom! I must say, Ms. Boom can really weave a tale
and her writing style is impeccable. The plot is thick and the characters are
well developed. Ms. Boomed hooked me from the first page.
Also, I instantly
fell in love with the heroine of our tale, Lady Laura Rosing. She's sweet,
passionate and has a bit of spunk to her. Our Hero of the tale, Lord Farris is
outwardly a rogue through and through but on the inside he's a deeply passionate
and loving man. The chemistry between these two lights the pages a blaze!
I
thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading many more of Ms.
Boom's books. If you love a good, sweet and passionate historical romance, then
this is the book for you!
Naomi
Boom is an
author with a newly-discovered love for writing. Her inspiration struck when
she was searching for the perfect historical romance novel to read. Nothing
sounded appealing, so she decided to write her own. That one novel has morphed
into a series, and hopefully many, many more.
She
currently resides in Kansas with her family but has her eyes planted on an
acreage in eastern South Dakota. Once her husband retires from the United
States Army, they will return to her home state where she will continue to
pursue her passion.
Marie Greaves Romantic Quill Q&A
What or who inspired you to become an author?
I needed a creative outlet, and I cannot do art. Believe me, I tried. So, my next thought was to try writing. As a bookworm who reads a lot of historical romance novels, I knew which genre to work in, and now I fear I am very much addicted to writing. To Tempt a Viscount is my debut novel, but be warned, there will be more.
Which type of romance do you love most, and why?
I love historical romances set in the Regency Era. Scottish historical romances take a close second, though. To me, both genres seem like fairy tales without magic, and who doesn’t like a good fairy tale?
What’s your favorite romance novel of all time, and why?
Never Trust a Rake by Annie Burrows. I have no idea why I’m obsessed with this novel. Somehow, the storyline really clicked with me. Not only do I have the kindle version, but I also went and bought a physical copy. In total, I have probably read this novel twenty times.
What fellow romance author do you recommend reading, and why?
I am a sucker for all the big Regency Romance authors. Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare, and Eloisa James are my go-to’s. I also have a soft spot for a completely different sort of author, Mercedes Lackey. She has a series called The Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, and I just discovered she released a new one which I will have to read. Like now.
Any advice you have for a blossoming author?
Just go for it. Self-doubt will likely try and convince you to not believe in yourself, but shove those thoughts aside and do it. The worst that will happen is you accomplish something you never thought was possible. Believe it or not, writing a book (even if you are not successful) is an amazing accomplishment.
Anything else you’d like to share with your readers?
Just that I received a contract for the second book in the Entangled Nobility series! I’m always updating my website, so feel free to check it out if you want to learn more.
When you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
I spend my day chasing around my toddler and formulating plots for my novels. On days that I need to get out of the house, I go antiquing or thrifting. One never knows what one will stumble upon, that, and I love the thrill of the hunt.
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