Mary’s Musings...TURNING UP THE HEAT TOUR with TOO WICKED TO WED and DELICIOUSLY SINFUL

When I was asked to be part TURNING UP THE HEAT TOUR with Cara Elliott and her new book TOO WICKED TO WED (click the link to find the review), and Lilli Feisty DELICIOUSLY SINFUL (click the link to find the review), I was thrilled and honored.  I am a fan of both these authors and could not wait to get their books read, reviewed and my questions answered.  This is a wonderful mix of Contemporary and Historical Romance which a favorite of mine because I love to mix up the genres.

 I was able to ask questions of both authors so let get to that part first….

From the desk of Cara Elliott

You have traveled extensively (for research) and I wondered if you have ever been to a place that exceeded your expectations?  I’ve been to a lot of really fabulous places, and it’s always exciting to soak in the sights, the ambiance, and the history of an area.  That said, Wales and Tuscany were even more amazing than I imagined. There is something about both places that is really magical—the stunning beauty, the rich sense of the past wherever you look, the warmth of the people and their love of the land. I can’t wait to go back!

When you look out your back door tell me what you see vs. what you would like to see?  Oh, LOL! I see a large backyard with more weeds than flowers growing and lots of tall trees that could use some pruning.  (I confess that gardening is not one of my strong points, but hey, I like a natural look)  I’d like to see the fox that occasionally rambles through the property make a den somewhere out back. I love nature and I enjoy watching the birds and animals who play each day outside the window of my writing room. (The crows are particularly funny with their quorking and hopping.)

Tell me a unique quality about you that if someone knows you would already know about this?  I’m pretty persistent—in a good way, I hope! If I set out to do something, I usually stick with it, even if the going gets tough.

Talking with Lilly Feisty

Mary, thank you so much for having me on my blog!

Your books are spicy but at the heart of them is a love story - is it a difficult balance making sure both of these items are expressed. Not at all. To me sex is an integral part of any romantic relationship, so the story and the physical aspects of the relationship are always deeply intertwined. I believe when you are with the right partner, that person helps you grow and learn things about yourself. That happens outside as well as inside the bedroom. So for me, the sex scenes are just as important and integral to the story as other scenes.
I really would like to have a super power and wondered if you could have one what would it be? Like Dr. Horrible, I would really like to stop time! I never seem to have enough time to get everything done that needs to get done. Think about it. For example, say I’m on a deadline and I want to go to Hawaii. I could just stop time, fly away for a week, come back and finish up on time. I would also like the ability to transport so I could get to Hawaii.
Your book covers are graphically enchanting do you have any say in the selection? My wonderful publisher, Grand Central Publishing, designs the covers and I love them all!

Thanks again!

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