On
Monday, I reviewed the debut novel, A PLAYBOY’S LOVE AFFAIR by Emily Quinn. If
you haven’t read my review, please feel free to click on the title and do so,
but hurry back because the lovely author of this fun contemporary romance will
be joining us shortly.
Emily Quinn writes sexy contemporary
romances with irresistible bad boys, feisty heroines, a bit of conflict, humor
and a dash of spice. She loves books and falls in love with every hero she
reads. She lives in sunny Southern California with her husband, two kids, and
her dog.
Please join me in
welcoming Emily Quinn, debut author of A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR, to
Unwrapping Romance …
Amy: Welcome Emily, it's
an absolute delight to have you with us today, and thank you for taking
time out of your busy day. Congratulations on your debut novel, A
PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR.
Perhaps you'd like to
tell us a little bit about yourself for those who don't know you yet.
Emily: I love to read about
bad boys as much as I love to write about them, which is why I write sexy
contemporary romances with irresistible bad boys, feisty heroines, a bit of
conflict, humor and a dash of spice.
Amy: Well, we do love bad boys, right everyone?! As a debut author,
you're fresh from the journey from initial idea to the release date. What was
it like for you when you heard the news that A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR was
going to be published?
Emily: Oh my gosh, I couldn’t
believe it. The story was passed by a few other publishers so I thought the
last one I was waiting to hear back from would pass as well. Instead, the
publisher asked to see more of the manuscript. Then, I was asked to make a few
minor tweaks but there was no mention of contract yet. Next thing I knew, I
received an offer for a contract a week before Christmas. Needless to say, that
was the best Christmas present I’ve ever had. Even when edits started I was
still processing whether it was really happening. But now that it’s actually
out there for the world to see, it’s a feeling I can’t explain. I’m beyond
thrilled.
Amy: That certainly was a great Christmas gift! I am so jealous. The title of your book,
A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR, is definitely intriguing and quite provocative. Perhaps
you'd like to tell us what inspired you to write this particular story.
Emily: I love this question. One day I was listening to a song and
the lyrics grabbed me. I thought, “Oh my goodness, wouldn’t it be a great love
story if a beautiful woman meets a drop dead gorgeous troublemaker at midnight
and that it’d only take a kiss for him to fall in love with her?” I played with
the title quite a bit, I wanted something that would make people think, “How
can a playboy have a love affair if he is that… A playboy?”
Amy: Leave it to music to inspire. They say that scent is the greatest stimulator, I'm beginning to think music does more to inspire romance than anything. Most writers are
prolific readers, do you have any favorite authors or genres that have
influenced the direction of your writing?
Emily: Some of my favorite
authors are: Jude Deveraux, Lisa Kleypas, Suzanne Enoch, Julia Quinn. I fell in
love with their historical romances. In fact, historicals were all I read for a
very long time. I’ve read most of these authors’ books and never get tired of
them. These authors inspire me and I always tell myself, “I want to be like
them when I grow up.”
Amy: Great role models! A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR
is a contemporary romance. Is contemporary romance where you see yourself
staying with your writing or do you see the possibility of dipping your pen
into other romantic directions?
Emily: I like a little bit of everything but I think I will stick
to contemporary romance with erotic elements (that’s where my dash of spice
comes in) for now. Perhaps, later I may try my hand at writing a historical but
I’d have to give that some thought.
Amy: Go with what works, I say, but never say never. So what's next for Emily
Quinn?
Emily: Well, I just got a new
contract with a different publisher for a Contemporary Erotic Romance Novella
titled ONE WICKED NIGHT. This one will be out very soon.
Amy: How exciting? Congratulations and I know, I'm looking forward to it. Love the title - you know a title like that can only hold trouble! My last question for you and my
personal favorite. If you could be ANY character in ANY book, who would it be
and why?
Emily: I’d be Dougless from A
KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR by Jude Deveraux. I guess the reason is because I like
Colin (the hero) so much that I want to be her just to get to him. : )
You may call me shameless. Hey, but what’s a girl to do with a guy like him?
Amy: I'd never call you shameless for wanting to be her. I wouldn't mind being in her shoes either.
Emily, thank you so very
much for joining us today and for sharing A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR with us.
Congratulations on your debut and I wish you the greatest luck and success.
Emily: Thank you so much for having me on your blog today. It’s
been lots of fun!
Now, for the giveaway. One lucky commenter will win an
ecopy of A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR. For your chance to win just leave us a
comment and tell us:
If
you could have ANY hero from ANY book, who would it be and why?
Amy: Well, my dears, Emily has given you a task and a chance at a prize.
If you’d like to learn more about Emily and her books, please
feel free to visit her website. Also, follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, and
Pinterest.
In the meantime, enjoy a taste of A PLAYBOY'S LOVE AFFAIR by Emily Quinn.
Excerpt from A PLAYBOY’S LOVE
AFFAIR:
Alex walked through a stunningly
tall garden arbor, admiring the
beautiful roses clambering up its sides. He came to a halt at its end, and
closed his eyes as he slowly inhaled the tranquility mixed in the rose sweet smelling
cool night air. Instinct told him he wasn’t alone, and was glad to see his gut
feeling never failed him. His gaze followed a path leading up to a woman in a midnight
blue gown, standing under a timeless giant tree a few steps away from him.
“Trying to get away?” the mysterious woman purred, coming
out of the shadows with a cat-like walk.
He nodded. His gaze traveled the length of her body, and his
hands itched to touch her long chocolate waves resting on her left shoulder.
“I don’t blame you.” She lifted her hand offering him the
bottle of wine she’d been drinking from. “Alex St. Jones, is it?” Her moonlit
cosmic green eyes met his caramel brown moss.
Alex was sure he’d never crossed paths with this woman
before tonight. “And you are?” He puckered his brow in inquiry. He shouldn’t
have been surprised to hear she knew who he was, but he was. Alex had yet to meet
a woman who claimed she’d never heard of the St. Joneses. He didn’t know
whether he owed a “thank you” to his wealthy-as-sin dad or not.
“Carly Mitchell… Are you going to have some wine or should I
just do the deed myself?” Her upper lip curled showing straight pearl white
teeth. “I certainly don’t mind.”
Alex grabbed the bottle of wine from her and took a long
sip. “Who are you trying to get away from?”
“My ex.” Carly rolled her eyes.
“Your ex?” His gaze
drifted around them.
* * * * *
GIVEAWAY: A Kindle Copy of A PLAYBOY’S LOVE AFFAIR by
Emily Quinn
Blurb for A PLAYBOY’S
LOVE AFFAIR:
What a playboy wants, a playboy gets…
Alex St. Jones, black sheep of the famous St.
Joneses, is the playboy of playboys whose only love affair is his freedom. He
lives by one rule: Enchant them. Seduce them. Leave them. But that’s about to
change when a midnight temptress stumbles upon him and demands he kiss her.
Carly Mitchell wants nothing to do with Alex St.
Jones. She hates his good looks, his arrogance. Plus, he won’t leave her alone
no matter what she does. Most importantly, she hates that she’s falling for
him. But she’s determined not to go down without a fight and to teach him a
lesson at that. Alex may have met the one woman he cannot tame, but he doesn’t
plan on letting that stop him.
Will Carly withstand his charms? When two strong
personalities collide, sparks are sure to fly.
GIVEAWAY RULES:
***This Giveaway is OPEN TO EVERYONE with a Kindle or Kindle App, international
included. (void where prohibited)
***For VALID ENTRY, commenter must leave a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.
Remember the Magic Formula for Entry:
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR VISITING.
***This Giveaway will run until 11:30PM EST, Friday, April 12,
2013 at which time one lucky valid entry will be chosen by randomizer to win a Kindle
Copy of A PLAYBOY’S LOVE AFFAIR by Emily Quinn. The winner will be notified by
email, and announced in a special Saturday post. If the winner doesn’t respond
by end of day Thursday, April 18, 2013, a new winner will be chosen by the same
process. Good Luck!
Happy Reading Everyone!
A PLAYBOY’S LOVE AFFAIR by Emily Quinn,
A Wild Rose Press release, available in ebook format for Kindle at Amazon but
all other retailers will be available on July 17, 2013.
