The idea for HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL originated the afternoon my daughter and I watched the movie He’s Just Not That Into You. The vulnerability of the couples negotiating the complicated modern dating scene really grabbed me. After seeing the movie, I recalled that controversial how-to book The Rules. I bought a copy and to my surprise, I learned that The Rules is based on the advice of a grandmother who received numerous proposals back in 1917. When I read that, I just couldn’t resist writing a Regency-era version.
In HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL, my hero Hawk reluctantly agrees to be the guardian for his best friend’s sister Lady Julianne for the season. Hawk and Julianne have known one another since she was a little girl. But in the year since he last set eyes on her, Julianne has undergone a subtle womanly transformation, and she’s acquired a bit more polish. Hawk is a bit taken aback at first, but he’s determined to think of her as his ward. After all, a friend’s sister is forbidden. He has no idea that Julianne is determined to win his heart.
Matters go awry when Hawk denies his attraction to her after a steamy waltz. Julianne is at first heartbroken, but soon she’s angry that he would toy with her. Determined to get even, Julianne secretly pens a pamphlet advising young ladies how to entice determined bachelors to the altar. Needless to say the notorious pamphlet creates quite the scandal.
I had a blast writing HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL. It was especially fun to watch Hawk try to deal with his growing attraction to Julianne. But best of all, I loved their happy ending. Thanks for stopping by to visit with me! I will give away a copy of HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL to one commenter US & CA only.
Vicky Dreiling is the bestselling author of HOW TO MARRY A DUKE and HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL. She’s also a historical romance junkie, anglophile, and yes, she really did set off an alarm in Windsor Castle. To learn more about Vicky’s books and listen to her playlists, visit her website: http://www.vickydreiling.com/index.php
