Author Mary Moore & To Rake or Not to Rake

My guest today is Love Inspired Historical author Mary Moore. She writes Regency Romance, something I love to read. She is offering a book giveaway of her latest title, Accidental Fiancee. Here’s Mary:

Accidental Fiancée is my new Regency release and I wanted to talk to you about Lady Grace Endicott, my heroine.

A Rake?

I have wanted to do a story about a rake for a long time, but feared the attempt while writing for an inspirational publisher. So I looked back at my favorite author of all time, Georgette Heyer. She has some really wonderful rakes without any of the racy scenes we would expect today in such a story. Hence I knew it could be done.

Ala Georgette Heyer

My agent and my editor both okay-ed the submission for the story about the bad boy in Town who was rich, wealthy and able to do as he pleased. But without giving too much away, underneath he was not as bad as he was painted.

Lady Grace Endicott

My favorite part of the book, however, is Lady Grace Endicott. A rich, handsome, n’er-do-well can very easily take over the story. But I wanted my heroine to be able give as good as she got, be as strong and independent as her rake, and most importantly, keep her faith always in the forefront no matter what the circumstances.

The Regency period is an era where the very rich cared only about being seen and what they wore or how much a man’s horses cost. Going to church was something many of the rich did, however, it was just an obligation and lasted until the end of the service and went no farther.

To purchase, click here. Accidental Fiancee (Love Inspired Historical)

Feisty, funny, and focused

But Lady Grace doesn’t hide her beliefs or give up easily. She quickly recognizes the apathy of those in their social circles and determines to be a force for good in the slums surrounding the posh riches of the upper classes. That she does so makes her different than any other woman of Lord Weston’s acquaintance and he very soon becomes involved in Grace’s attempts to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Lady Grace is feisty, funny, and focused on her family. The theme of grace permeates the story as she shows her hero that God’s grace is free in spite of his past.”–Mary

For more online:

Website: www.marymooreauthor.com

Facebook page: facebook.com/mmooreauthor

Twitter – https://twitter.com/Sugarbean1020 @SugarBean1020

I think I would love to read this! How about you? QUESTION: Do you enjoy Regency Romance? Have you ever read a Georgette Heyer Regency? I just reread Black Sheep where Lady Abigail Wendover falls in love with Miles Caverleigh, a black sheep–love that story.

NOW-Leave a comment and be entered into the drawing for a copy of Accidental Fiancee.–Lyn

Comments

Author Mary Moore & To Rake or Not to Rake — 10 Comments

Rachel S on February 4, 2015 at 15:22 said:

I love Regency romances! I have read a couple of Georgette Heyer’s but not the Black Sheep. I may have to check it out. 🙂

The Accidental Fiancee sounds like a fun book. I would love to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lis K on January 29, 2015 at 12:48 said:

I love the Regency period, especially Georgette Heyer’s novels. I’ve read most of them but my favorite is These Old Shades with that rake, the Duke of Avon. And I love his son’s story in The Devil’s Cub, too…and how awesome are their heroines!
Mary Moore on January 29, 2015 at 11:13 said:

But he won’t be like the dictionary definition…these are rakes we fall in love with 😉
Mary Moore on January 29, 2015 at 11:12 said:

Edward you made me belly laugh!!! Definitely check out my book or “The Devil’s Cub” or “Black Sheep” by Georgette Heyer and you’ll know the real meaning of rake!
Jan Hall on January 28, 2015 at 14:58 said:

I do enjoy Regency Romance. I have not read any by Georgette Heyer though. Edward’s answer made me laugh. Have a great day!
Lyn Cote on January 28, 2015 at 12:18 said:

Edward, I thought I might get a few with that title! Decidedly I usually decide to let the wind take the leaves. My dh has a different view.

I consulted dictionary.com and found this definition for you

a dissolute or profligate person, especially a man who is licentious; roué. short for rakehell.

Hope that helps!
Edward Arrington on January 28, 2015 at 11:41 said:

Having read several hundred books over the last few years, I guess I’m still uneducated. I saw the subject, “To Rake or Not To Rake”, and assumed it was the question that has gone through my mind every time I have looked out my back window since last fall. I kept trying to decide whether or not to rake the back yard. Now it appears that isn’t the subject here. I need to win this book so I can find out what you’re talking about.
Anna Weaver Hurtt on January 28, 2015 at 11:33 said:

I don’t read much in the Regency genre, but this sounds like a fun book. Thanks for the giveaway, ladies! 🙂
Mary Moore on January 28, 2015 at 10:06 said:

Thanks so much Janine! You are a blessing to me….
Janine Sprague on January 28, 2015 at 01:54 said:

I enjoy Regency but I haven’t read any by Georgette Heyer though I will be looking into getting some from my local library. I have to say that I have already read “Accidental Fiancee” and loved it. I loved the bad boy Rake and the sweet heart innocent. Ms. Cote if you haven’t read this book yet, I would strongly suggest it for it is just wonderful from the get go.

Janine

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