Interview – The Duke’s Quandry | Romantic Reads and Such

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Today I get to talk to the fabulous Callie Hutton as she answers a few questions about the joys of romances. Then we’ll take a look at her newest, The Duke’s Quandry.

And make sure you check out her gorgeous giveaway too!

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What do you like best about writing (or reading) romances?

I love a happy ending. No matter how tough things get in a romance novel, you know at the very end the hero and heroine will come together. I also love writing about how the love grows between them. The initial attraction is always there, and in most stories they don’t want to act on it for one reason or another. It’s watching those walls break down that make for a satisfying story.

Do you prefer historical or contemporary romances?

I prefer historicals. In times past there were so many rules to break, and it’s fun to write a story where the hero and heroine break those rules. In today’s world it seems as if anything goes, so to me, it’s not as thrilling as an historical. Plus I was a history major in college, so reading and writing historicals is a natural for me.

What is your favorite romantic story (movie/book. fact/fiction)?

There are so many, I really couldn’t pick just one. I have loved tons of movies and books. I guess the most romantic story I’ve ever heard was when King-Emperor Edward VIII of England abdicated his throne to marry the woman he loved.

If you could be any romantic heroine, who would you be?

Christine in Phantom of the Opera.

Which of your characters/books was the most fun to write?

My most fun book to write was A Wife By Christmas. There was a lot of humor and funny scenes in that book.

What is your favorite part of The Duke’s Quandry?

Well, the ending, but I won’t give it away. So next to that I would have to say just about every time Drake and Penelope got together. She was always getting herself (and him) into trouble.

What is the one thing you wished your readers knew about your life as a writer?

That I love it, and would never want to do anything else. There are scores of stories rolling around in my head yet to be written.

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THE DUKE’S QUANDARY

by Callie Hutton

EBook: 285 pages

Release Date: March 10, 2014

ISBN: 978-1622664641

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Blurb:

London 1814…

Drake, Duke of Manchester is searching the Marriage Mart for a perfect bride. He wants a woman who is poised, sophisticated, and worthy of the title Duchess. But most of all, he wants a woman who does not want the useless emotion of love.

Socially awkward Miss Penelope Clayton isn’t meant for marriage. A serious botanist, she has no desire to wed, so being forced by her guardian to participate in the Season to find a husband is torture. She’ll never fit in with the ton, especially if they discover she’s been pretending to be a man within the scientific community.

As Drake’s family makes over Penelope, turning her from naive bluestocking to enchanting debutante, he is put upon to introduce her to society and eligible bachelors. Despite dance lessons and new gowns, Penelope is the opposite of poised and sophisticated as she stumbles from one mishap to the next. Why then, does he find it so hard to resist her?

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Author Info:

Callie Hutton always knew those stories she made up in her head would be written down one day. There was nowhere else for them to go. After years of writing articles and interviews for magazines and company newsletters, she decided to tackle writing a book. That was back in 2010. Now with twelve books under her belt, and seven more contracted, the relief at having somewhere to tell those stories is wonderful. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, adult children and three dogs.

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Giveaway:

1 necklace and a pair of earrings US Only