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Guestpost: Why I Love a Good Rogue by Stephanie Sloane + Giveaway
Filed in Giveaways , Guest Post , Stephanie Sloane , The Geeky Lover Posted on April 11, 2011 @ 6:00 am
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We are very happy to welcome Stephanie Sloane here at Book Lovers Inc today. Her new historical romance The Devil in Disguise will be released in May. She writes Historical romance and today she is here to tell us why she loves a good Rogue. Be sure to answer her question at the end for you chance to win.
Last spring, as I exchanged emails back and forth with my editor about the name for my debut trilogy, I began to really think on just how much weight those few words would carry. A series name is, after all, meant to both describe the books and sell them—in two, maybe three words. That’s a tall order, indeed.
“Regency” seemed a natural fit. Not only are all three of my books set in the Regency period, roughly 1811 – 1830, but the word alone conjures thoughts of sweeping BBC productions, delicious Jane Austen scenarios, and fascinating historical happenings ripe for adventure and indiscretion. What’s not to love?!
As for the second word in the series descriptor? Well, I’ll be honest: I adore alliteration. See! So I scoured the dictionary, thesaurus, novels and nonfiction from the time period, and the cob-webby corners of my brain, landing on the perfect word.
“Rogue.”
Look it up in the dictionary and here’s some of what you’ll find:
“A playfully mischievous person. A scoundrel.”
“No longer obedient, belonging, or accepted and hence not controllable or answerable; deviating, renegade.”
“An animal of vicious character that has separated from the main herd and leads a solitary life.”
Such strong and evocative words definitely describe Will, Marcus, and James, the three heroes from my Regency Rogues trilogy. They are, after all, skilled spies within the clandestine Young Corinthians organization, an elite group tasked with protecting England at all costs.
And even better? They’re all complex men with emotional, physical, and spiritual needs that cannot be sated—that is until they meet their respective heroines.
In a word, they are Rogues, from the top of their sexy mussed hair heads right down to their perfectly shined Hessian boots. And honestly, I can’t think of anything sexier.
So here now, are my top three reasons to love a rogue:
1.They’re dangerous. Dangerous to love. Dangerous to trust. Dangerous to adore. But if you prove yourself worthy? They’ll do anything to keep you safe and satisfied.
2.They’re hot. With a capital H. All of that spying and fighting and risking one’s life for crown and country provides an incredible aerobic workout. Really! Just check out the covers of my three books. Seeing is believing!
3.They’re going to fall hard for their heroines. And there is, quite simply, nothing better than watching an unbeatable man fall in love. Not unlike a tree being felled in the forest, when Will, Marcus, and James surrender to the longing and need of their hearts, it’s earth-shattering and it will, quite literally, rock your world.
So, have I convinced you as to the attributes of a rogue? One commenter will win a copy of my debut book, The Devil in Disguise.
What kind of hero is your favorite?
What are your top 3 reasons to love this kind of hero?
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~*~*Giveaway*~*~
Stephanie has generously offered one copy of The Devil in Disguise to be won by one lucky commenter!
All you have to do is answer the questions at the end of the post.
(You can read our full giveaway policy here)
Please leave us a way to contact you.
(Email in blogger profile or twitter name – no way to contact you – no entry).
This giveaway is open worldwide!
Giveaway ends on Saturday, April 30th and we will announce the winner on Sunday.
Good luck!
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Congratulations to Stephanie on your upcoming release.
My favortie kind of Hero is the tall, dark and dangerous bad boy. My 3 reasons are:
1. They are hot and handsome.
2. There is excitment in the danger.
3. There is always adventure and never a dull moment.
rjofus AT gmail DOT com
Congratulations Stephanie, Im looking forward to your books. I like a hero thats a lil damaged. Who don't really know how to love until he meets the right heroine.
1. I love when they are trying to figure out the emotions that they don't understand.
2.They fight these feeling to the bitter end til its utterly useless to do so anymore.
3. Finally they realize it and nothing is stopping them to get that love back.
I like the rogue. He is the most fun.
1. Handsome, sexy, and tall.
2. Adventureous, always willing to do the dare, or something dangerous.
3. Feel that they will never fall in love and ususally they are the ones to fall the hardest. And then fail at it and end up falling in love.
christinebails@yahoo.com
1. They stand up for what is right.
2. They defend what is theirs.
3. They love fiercely and passionately.
yellorose555 (at) aol (dot) com
Congrats Steph on your First Release, I have been "following" you on FB and REALLY look forward to reading your work 🙂
I love a bad boy
1. they always have a sense of mystery, and your never sure whats next
2. they are HOT, and I love them more on a motorcycle..lol
3. I have always been a "good girl" an reading about the dangerous men allows me to live things I havent 🙂
all my best with your book !!
Kym
krykym(at)fullchannel.net
I love a bad boy hero. One with an inner heart that he cannot help but deny, then melts completely later. Like chocolate covered in a candy shell! I love them for their dangers, edge, wildness and gruff 🙂
robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com
There is nothing sexier than a good rogue hero; ie. bad boy gone good. The 3 reasons I love this hero is tall, dark, and handsome! 🙂 YUMMY!
sandysandmeyer@gmail.com
Congratulations!
Don't we all love the rogue? I know I do :).
vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com
I enjoy reading about different character types. As for traits I adore in my *personal* hero: honesty, intelligence and hard-working, with a sense of humor.
Thanks for visiting. Your trilogy sounds like one I'm sure to enjoy.
Love to read about rogues. They're such fun!
winnie968@yahoo.com
1. Tall, dark and handsome is a good start
2. A bit of a bad boy …
3. … with a good heart
danaan at gmx dot at
Congratulations Stephanie, I can't wait to read your book. My type of hero is:
1. A little dark & mysterious and, a bit of a rogue:
2. Handsome and charming and sexy with a hint of danger:
3. An adverturous spirit and not afraid to sink into a romantic affair.
I like a dark and troubled hero.
1. Their heroine is the one woman who can understand them.
2. His troubled past makes him sexy and vulnerable.
3. By overcoming his past, their love will be even stronger.
Oops, I forgot to include my email address! It is carollois@gmail.com.
My favorite type of hero is the rogue with a troubled past.
1. He can give you smoldering looks.
2. He can ravish you like no one else can.
3. You can help him over his issues and reap the benefits. 🙂
Good luck with your upcoming release!
claudigc at msn dot com
I love Alpha males with a tortured past because
1. They are sexy
2. They are passionate
3. Very protective of the ones that they love
I can't wait to read this series. I've had it on my wishlist for months now and I can't wait until the first book comes out.
iqb99@yahoo.com
Many congrats for your new release in May, Stephanie, I'm looking forward to it.
I fell for bad guys whose life promise excitement and maybe a little danger. I would love if a hot disjointed me from everyday life. I would say I would risk my life for it but God would have to ensure my safety in the end of the events xD And, well, a little exhilarating romance would be good =P
Thanks for the chance to win,
mikki-mano@hotmail.com
Definately love the alpha/rogue/badboys!
1. With their experience, they really know how to please a woman.
2. They are always handsome and somewhat dangerous.
3. They know what they want and will do ANYTHING to get it.
Can not wait until your books come out. They sound great!
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
Bad boys win everytime. Sometimes that's good, like in books. Unfortunately in real life it usually doesn't. Maybe that's why I read so much? LOL
Good Luck with the new book!
Amy
moon_princess111@msn.com
Hi Ladies! So nice to see you all here. Whoa, your reasons for loving a rogue are very compelling.:)
I think I am going with…the highlander
1. He looks sexy in a kilt
2. he will protect the heroine at any costs
3. He has a castle 😉
blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com
I love wounded warrior heroes. Because:
1: Dark and broody heroes…. le sigh.
2: I love watching (reading) the heroine heal his warrior heart.
3: It's more then satisfying when he finally gets his much deserved HEA.
It was nice chatting with you! And I look forward to reading your new book!
justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Re: Comment # 12 – (That's me). I forgot to put my email address so, here it is: dpd333@aol.com
I've always loved a rogue and I agree with your top 3 reasons to love one.
My favorite hero is the unapologetic rake or sexy rogue, they're always a lot of fun. My top three reasons to love them are:
1. They're always witty and a lot of fun.
2. When they fall for a woman, they fall hard.
3. They've had lots of experience with women and they know how to please.
Barbed1951 at aol dot com
This is a tough question because it sort of depends on my mood. But I guess I like the larger than life hero:
1. He is untouchable until the right woman comes along.
2. He can solve any problem.
3. He needs to have a strong heroine to bring him down a couple of notches.
jepebATverizonDOTnet
I love humorous rogues because they can always guarantee a good time, can make you laugh with their wit and naughty comments, and devilishly handsome!
lilazncutie1215[at]yahoo[dot]com
My favorite is the bad boy highlander. The kilt of course. He never thinks he can love a woman, and the protector instinct.
please enter me. thanks. lisa gk at yahoo dot com
My favorite kind of hero is strong, silent & flawed. I want to be with him every step of the way as he breaks down walls, is true to who he is & falls hard into love.
What kind of hero is your favorite?
The strong willed, but a good hero.
What are your top 3 reasons to love this kind of hero?
1. He is not you're typical hero, he's a annoying and frustrating at one point, but gentle and loving once you get to know him.
2. He will push you, motivate you and encourage you to face you're shadows
3. He will give you his heart.
twitter contact: jenniferrluna
A Brooding t ortured hero or a naughty rake? Cant choose!
They both need a good woman to tame them!
They are always smokin' hot!
They are always just a little bit wicked. I just love em!
evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]com
I love a hero who is stubborn pig headed, and is going through some kind of torture that makes him afraid to love anyone. It makes the story lines every interesting and shows that only their sole mate can help and tame them through love. Please enter me in contest.Tore923@aol.com
I adore a bad boy. My ideal bad boy would be a tortured hero. Stoic, protective, possessive and mysterious.
Stacie
GeishasMom73 on twitter
Thank you so much Stephanie for the interesting blog. Look forward very much to the series. 🙂
The rake is my favorite type of hero because they always get reformed in the end and it can happen in so many interesting ways. 😉
Thanks,
Cristina
menina.iscrazy@yahoo.com
I'm really not sure. I've recently started to like the characters that are happy settling down or want to marry more than the heroine does–like Giles in the new Sabrina Jeffries book.
To be perfectly honest, I like the head of the family hero the best.
1. They are repressed and ready to cut loose.
2. They love their families and work their asses off to keep money in the coffers.
3. They fall in love.
Congrats Stephanie!
My favourite kind of hero is the shady, stubborn, strong and a bit tortured kind of guy.
The one who's ready to protect you but will never admit his weaknesses.
aliasgirl at libero dot it
I love highlanders! They are strong in body and mind, fierce with their fighting and loving, and loyal to family.
Hollybwright at comcast dot net
Hi Stefanie,
Good post today. Your books are on my books-to-buy list. They sound terrific!
My favortie kind of Hero is the tall, dark and dangerous bad boy. My 3 reasons are:
1. They are hot and handsome.
2. There is excitment in the danger.
3. There is always adventure and never a dull moment.
kkhaas at bellsouth dot net
I like handsome bad boys who promise dangers and excitement.
1.They are hot, good-looking and suave.
2. They are bad boys who are seductively sweet at times.
3. They know how to make you swoon.
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Greetings from Italy!
I prefer beta heroes because:
1) They are more REAL: the best friend, guy next door …
2) That is the kind of person I like to be around
3) I like couples where both are equal (alpha usually like to dominate)
My email:
natalija (dot) shkomare (at) gmail (dot) com
Good luck to everyone!
My favourite type of hero really depends on the book and characters but overall I like the strong, protective caring type, especially if they start of friends with the main character. Why?
1. They're really romantic and will do anything for their girl.
2. They are "safe" so to speak and really easy to fall in love with.
3. They're usually so proper and don't think the other person likes them.
jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)com
Mr. Darcy is my favorite hero of all time. Three reasons I love this type character.
1. He is strong and protective.
2. He is willing to change for the woman he loves.
3. He has strong morals.
marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com
Oh, I certainly fall for the "bad boy" on the outside, "softy" on the inside kind of hero. 🙂
-I love this kind of hero because he always looks so tough and protective.
-He may not say his feelings out loud, but he shows it in actions.
-He shows you a side of him(his vulnerabilities)no one else knows of.
Oh, my heart… LOL
Thank you for the international giveaway!
kah_cherub at hotmail dot com
I like the bad boy Hero
1) Bad boys are sexy
2)I love how they end up showing there vulnerable side
3) There softys at heart
Kasha_simpleplan_luver@hotmail.com
I like the jaded bad boy heroes with tortured pasts.
I like the complexity they often bring to the story, the take charge attitude they often have, and watching them be reformed ;).
gfc – pams00
pams00 @ aol.com
I like the really roguish rakes–the really bad ones that are actually kind of mean.
1)It always causes great tension and conflict.
2)Watching their bad behavior is just plain fun.
3)The process of reformation is doubly rocky and takes a really strong heroine to accomplish.
Thanks for the giveaway.
bookslikebreathing at gmail dot com
The good boy who thinks he's bad.
1. He's generally kind to all he knows, even if it bothers him.
2. He thinks of himself as a loner, when really he has many good friends.
3. He's loyal when it's important to those friends.
meredithfl at gmail dot com
I wish I had known about this Giveaway before. Oh well. I like a "Middle of the road, Rogue". One that folks would never guess at his "badness". Good boy in disguise.
1. Charming, polite with wicked thoughts.
2. Loyal to family and friends, even though they may not know it.
3. Sexy, but not arrogant.