What would you do if you knew you had seven sexy days and nights in your very near future? We’re talking passion so scalding, so unbridled, and so primal that most mortals never know the like.
The catch: those same seven sexy days and nights are most likely going to have to last you the rest of your life. Oh, and you’re not quite twenty-one which means “the rest of your life” promises to be a very, very long time.
Lady Bea Lindsey confronts that very scenario in The Tutor my Victorian-set romance published with Harlequin’s super sexy Blaze line. At the opening of The Tutor, Bea has gotten herself engaged to a very nice but very dull gentleman.
Conventional wisdom counsels that a young woman on the cusp of twenty-one, in this case a young woman of noble birth, purse-poor dowry, and an impulsive nature, dare we say “wild streak” should settle down safely and quickly. But conventional wisdom is not always…wise. And Bea is very much a modern girl—modern in the context of the 1890’s. She may be willing to settle for a dry-as-toast husband at the dining table but when it comes to the boudoir, she is going to need a little jam.
Only a disastrous dry run of the wedding night (pun intended) has demonstrated that if she wants any pleasure in her marriage bed, she’ll have to take the lead. But first she needs to be taught. And who better to take on the role of tutor than the oh-so-sexy Ralph Sylvester, a former East London street rogue and her brother-in-law’s private secretary?
Never did Ralph imagine that the woman of his dreams, a lady born, would proposition him and on the very night her engagement to another gentleman is announced! But when Bea shows up at Ralph’s bedchamber door after midnight wearing a red velvet cape and nothing beneath, he knows she means business. Armed with a contraband copy of The Kama Sutra and nine months’ of shored up lust, he sets about tutoring her in the loving arts. It’s every man’s fantasy, until the pupil surpasses the teacher.
Along with The Tutor, I have another Scottish historical coming out this July. My Lord Jack, first published in 2002 with Berkley, is being reissued with Carina Press, Harlequin’s new exclusively digital publishing imprint, on July 12th. A Rogue’s Pleasure, my Regency-set romp, will release with Carina Press on August 16th.
Happy Summer and yes, Happy Reading,
Hope Tarr
Hope is offering a signed copy of her Scottish-set Blaze Historical, TWELVE NIGHTS to one lucky commenter today!!!
Hope Tarr is the award-winning author of thirteen historical and contemporary romance novels including THE TUTOR. “Tomorrow’s Destiny,” her first novella, will appear in a single-title Christmas anthology, A HARLEQUIN CHRISTMAS CAROL, with Betina Krahn and Jacquie D’Alessandro this November 10, 2010. Visit Hope at www.HopeTarr.com where you can read her blog and enter her regular contest.
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The Tutor sounds risque for 1890. I like a woman who goes after what she wants! I’m hoping that those 7 days of pleasure stimulate her to reevaluate her future! ‘d love to read Bea and Ralph’s story!!
Hi Laurie! Yes and no, I think. The 1890’s were also the era of music halls and variety saloons and a host of naughtiness. On a more sobering note, the British suffragette movement was at its height, so while gaining the national vote was the mission–women could vote and hold office in some localities– women, working- and upper-class, were re-examining their roles domestically as well as politically. Would be fun to beam ourselves back for a day.
On second thought, better make that seven.
Gives new meaning to the term “interactive tutorial”
Hope, I can tell that you are having way too much fun dreaming up these daring heroines and dashing heroes! Congratulations on all the good things going on for you right now! I am sure that there have been many, many women like Bea who were bound by convention and longed for the freedom of individuality. If only they were all so fortunate to find a “tutor” like Ralph!!!
I know, I know, Virginia. As they say, a girl can dream. None of my online software support calls ever led to anything like this. Reboot, indeed!
I read this one almost as soon as it came out. It was fantastic! I wouldn’t mind a “Ralph” in my life!
I highly recommend this one to everyone!!
Thanks, Andrea! Music, sweet music, to my writer’s ears.
Love any heroine defying society’s conventions, which is part of what makes Blaze such a great line. This story sounds like another must read.
Happy Saturday, Everyone!
I’m so honored to be a “Blaze Babe” and so thrilled to be blogging here about my latest Blaze release, THE TUTOR. As you’ve rightly guessed, I had a lot of fun writing this book, which picks up where my single-title Men of Roxbury House trilogy left off.
Dare I say, too much fun?
Anyhoo, I’ll be popping in throughout the day to reply and of course pick the winner to receive TWELVE NIGHTS.
Hope
You know poor Mr. Billingsby needs to find a Tutor of his own. I really felt sorry for him by the end of the book
THE TUDOR sounds like it is a really Hot read… have it on my list to get, but do not have it yet…
Congrats on the new release, Hope. I don’t think anyone can resist Ralph and his copy of copy of The Kama Sutra.
Where can we all find a tutor like that? It gives a whole new spin on extra credit.
Congrats on the new release! You sound super busy.
LOL, Jody. If I knew that, I’d be in another…industry entirely.
Congrats on your new release. The Tutor sounds fantastic!
Wow, The Tutor sounds fantastic, I love stories set in the Victorian era. I love Scottish historicals as well, so looks like I have a few books to pick up!
I love the Victorian period as well, particularly the latter part. I had such a good time researching my Men of Roxbury House books, incl UNTAMED, I couldn’t give it up.And of course Scotland is always a plus. There’s something about a good brogue.;)
Ooooh, this sounds like a splendid read! Thanks for sharing it in the blog today!!
Hope. Loved this book. I really do enjoy you Historical stories. I loved how Ralph uses his knowledge of his experieinces to drive her crazy!! They made for some really hot encounters! Thanks for this great hot beach read. Looking forward to you new one in the Blaze series.
I have really enjoyed your Historical Blazes, I can’t wait to read this one.
Congratulations, Andrea. You’re my contest winner. Email your mailing addy to Hope@HopeTarr.com, and I’ll get your signed copy of TWELVE NIGHTS in the mail this week.
Thanks to you all for stopping by on a Saturday to visit me. I had so much fun!
Hope