Five Secrets Revealed By Author Alanna Lucas

It's a pleasure to have as a return guest, Alanna Lucas. 

Wait until you read her revealed secrets. 
And wait until you read the blurb for her latest book!!

Hello!

Thank you for joining me today and thanks, L.A. for hosting me again.

I’m Alanna Lucas. I write mostly Regency-set historical romance—every once in a while, a western gets lassoed into the oeuvre.

Most days I can be found researching for my next story, desperately trying to get through my email inbox (I don’t like the pile up), attempting to coordinate my kids schedules, and sneaking off to read. Although if you ask my husband, he would add plotting my next travel destination—usually Holland to see my family—to the list. And just for the record, you can never have too many shoes, handbags, or books.

Hi, Alanna, please tell us Five Secrets we may not know about When the Marquess Returns or you, but will after today!

1)  I was bitten by a spider when I was five and had to go the emergency room. Sadly, I did not transform into Spidergirl and have no superpowers, or do I?  ;-)

  

2) I have a master’s degree in Art History. I even studied art history in Paris, France for a semester *mumbles into her hand* years ago.

  

3) One of the twins in When a Marquess Returns kept trying to steal the show-and not stay out of my head- so I killed him off, but promised that if he behaved and let me write the story, I would bring him back to life.

  

4) I don’t listen to music while I write, but it is a must when I develop the story. The playlist for When the Marquess Returns included Imagine Dragons, Bishop Briggs, Black Veil Brides, and Beethoven (who’s always on the list!).

5) The first book I read—and continues to be one of my favorites—is Go, dog. Go! Perhaps my love for driving first developed with that book ;-)

Blurb :

A Marquess in Waiting and the Cursed Heiress…

The ton is abuzz and mamas are lining up their daughters; identical twins Maximus and Lucius St. Albans are making their entry into society. But they’re not just eligible―they’re the missing grandsons of the Duke of Warrington, stolen as infants.

However, Maximus doesn’t relish the battle with his cocky, reprobate brother to be the next Marquess.  And he has no time for the simpering misses now vying for his attention. Only Miss Sabina Teverton has his interest. 

She was resigned to life as a spinster but from the moment Sabina meets Lord Maximus, her heart is torn. She dreams of a match with him―but how can that be when she’s been branded as cursed…and she knows secrets of that night long ago when Maximus and his twin were snatched from their cradles?

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Five Secrets From Alanna Lucas and Her Latest Book ~ Only A Hero Will Do

A little bit about Alanna before she shares her secrets: Thanks for having me as a guest, L.A.

Hi! I’m Alanna Lucas and I write historical romance. Although I didn’t start writing (at least fun stuff like romance!) until I was an adult, I would make up bedtime stories for myself every evening as a child. Fast forward many years, a couple of career changes, and two kids later, I put pen to paper and wrote my first romance novel (which is tucked under the virtual bed kept company by virtual dust bunnies). Only A Hero Will Do is my 11th book!

Welcome, Alanna, please tell us Five Secrets we may not know about Only A Hero Will Do or you, but will after today!

1) It’s no secret that Only A Hero Will Do is one of nine books- by nine different authors- in The Heart of a Hero series, but do you know which superhero inspired the hero in my story? I’ll give you a hint- carries a shield and was frozen for 70 years. The research was really tough ;-)

2) When I was five years old I went to a taping of the TV show Happy Days and got a kiss on the cheek from the Fonz! My first kiss :-)

3) I can count on one hand how many guys I’ve dated. I started dating my husband shortly after my 17^th birthday and was/still am absolutely smitten.

4) Although I normally write historical romance, an idea for a contemporary romance kept pestering me. So, earlier this year, I gave into the Tessa and Rex, and wrote their story in a month.

5) I am terrible with names! Before I was published I tried a pen name, but I couldn’t remember it!  To keep names straight while writing, I have a cheat sheet with all the names (from dukes to servants, horses to dogs, and even estate names) I’ve ever used. Sometimes that doesn’t even help and I find myself combining two previously used names ;-)

Blurb :

Defender of the realm…and his wary heart…

Captain Grant Alexander is an enigma in London society. Dashing and handsome, he coldly eschews marriage. But the ton knows nothing of his role in the Legion: to bring Typhon, the traitor who seeks to destroy the British monarchy, to justice.

When Grant is thrown together with fellow Legion member Elizabeth Atwell, he’s instantly beguiled yet exasperated by this beautiful viscount’s daughter. She has little interest in combing the marriage mart for a well-bred, well-heeled husband, but is adept at code-breaking and handling a bow and arrow. She also refuses to do as she is told, insisting she accompany Grant on his mission.

As Typhon continues to evade capture and dark forces are at work, Grant realizes he must act, not only to protect the realm but Elizabeth too…not to mention his heart, which is in danger of thawing every time she comes close.

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