Elaine Violette
www.elaineviolette.com
Regal Reward
What is Regal Reward about?
After a successful night of thievery, York Blackstone finds Lady Marielle Henley alone and unprotected in the woods surrounding her father's estate. He takes her to his hideaway and plans to profit from her rebellion. That is, until he realizes that she is betrothed to the son of his arch enemy, the man who falsely accused his father of treason and caused his once illustrious family's ruin. Marielle's desire for escape turns to passion for her captor while York's need to restore his father's good name, must take precedence over his feelings for the beautiful Miss Henley. While their passion for each other simmers, Lord Craymore realizes that the sons of the man he destroyed have surfaced and are out to ruin him. He will use any means possible to keep the estate and titles he's gained through his villainy.
What do you think readers will enjoy most about it?
I hope that readers will enjoy the suspense created by York's obsession to clear his father's name as well as Marielle and York's passionate natures that bring them together and as easily tear them apart. The page-turner is not free of humor created by the indefatigable Aunt Cornelia who refuses to accept defeat and has her own plan to bring the two stubborn lovers together.
What inspired you to write Regency romance?
I write what I love to read. The enjoyment over the years of reading historical romances that have a bit of treachery along with heated passion have given me many moments of pleasure in my very busy world.
What is the most interesting thing you´ve ever done?
Raising my children has never been dull. Through their tough teenage years, I was impelled to begin a teen center in our hometown and have been proud to see it grow and develop for the last 17 years and continue in operation today.
If you could be another person for a month, who would you be?
I must admit, I've had a secret desire to have a career similar to Barbara Walters where I'd have the opportunity to interview famous people. I love to hear what inspires others to succeed in their life dreams and the passion behind their work. So, today, perhaps, Oprah Winfrey or another respected talk show host who has that opportunity.
What do you like to do with your free time?
Write! I can lose myself in my writing. I also enjoy a hearty walk, sketching, and when the weather is warm, getting on the ocean in my kayak. These are enjoyments when I'm alone. I wouldn't want to exclude time with my loved ones, which always comes first in my heart.
Who do you think is the most dashing man who ever lived and why?
Oh, this is a hard one. There are so many! I still love the movie legends in my mother's era. The romantic leads in the old black and white movies had a special aura of romantic heroism that is missing today.
Tell us about your first love.
My first love was actually a skinny, bespectacled and shy neighborhood boy whose first sign to me of his interest was drawing a heart with our names in it. It's a sweet memory.
What is your idea of a romantic date?
Dressing up for a date with my sweetheart, Drew, since he does all the little things that are really big in my eyes like holding the door for me, helping me with my coat, treating me to a lovely dinner, walking with me in the moonlight on the beach, sharing a soothing glass of wine, cuddling, and enjoying whatever comes next.
Where is your favorite place to spend time?
Walking the beach, which is less than a quarter mile from my home, in the morning when the egrets and blue herons are nesting, in the afternoon when the seagulls are swooping for crumbs on the beach, in the evenings when the sounds of the ocean are soothing and the sun in settling down for the night.
