Latest Release by Romance Author Marie Lavender
Today we are virtually traveling to the Midwest to visit with romance author Marie Lavender. Marie has published 19 books. Her latest release is Upon Your Honor, an historical romance set in 1891. Take a look at the book trailer below.
Blurb for Upon Your Honor
Deception is a dangerous path…
New York City, August, 1891 – Orphaned after the death of her father, Chloe Waverly stows away on La Voyageur to escape the clutches of her cruel fiancé, Lamonte Beckett. Gabriel Hill, a strange and compelling gentleman, comes upon Chloe and promises to protect her without knowing the true circumstances of why she is running away. During their journey, Gabriel doesn’t bargain on being distracted by her fair beauty or succumbing to her many charms. As their attraction to each other grows, so does the danger and Gabriel suspects things are not as they should be.Both are determined to get to New Orleans, where she can start a new life. But, once they reach their destination, events spin out of their control and Chloe is captured by the fiancé she escaped. Gabriel is left wondering if he can overlook her betrayal. Soon he finds himself in a race against time, to reach her before Beckett can exact revenge.
Okay now to the interview, Welcome Marie,
1. Can you tell us three facts about your main characters of Upon Your Honor?
Both main characters have strong personalities and are very brave. They both even have a tendency to protect those they care about at all costs, even if they come at it from different angles.
2. What can you tell us that is not included in the blurb?
Chloe Waverly, the heroine of the novel, has a tendency to get herself into troublesome situations or, shall we say, trouble clings to her.
3. What inspires you to write romance?
I have always believed in true love and even after having experienced some pretty horrible relationships, I found it for myself. This cemented my belief and made me more determined to create relationships that matter, to write about compelling characters who can finally find that love for themselves as well.
4. When did you publish your first book?
Technically, my first book was published in 2010. It was self-published. The book was an anthology of literary fiction and poetry; it was titled Express Café and Other Ramblings. My first traditionally published book was released in 2013. That was Upon Your Return, the first book in the series.
5. You write in several genres. Do you have a favorite?
I really like paranormal romance. I love reading about witches, shifters, vampires and other supernatural beings. I have a vampire romance called Second Nature coming out soon; it will be part of the Blood at First Sight Series. Recently, I ventured into fantasy. I just finished writing a children’s fantasy, which is also the sequel to Magick & Moonlight, a contemporary romance with fantasy elements. So, in essence, I am looking forward to writing more romantic fantasy. I even have plans for a future series set around the time of the Salem Witch Trials. That will effectively mix fantasy with my love of historical romance.
6. Do you have a favorite book or/and author or mentor?
I have many favorite authors. To name some, I would go with Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, Chloe Neill, J.R. Ward and Kris Tualla. As for a favorite book? Just now, the one that comes to mind is Dark Lover by J.R. Ward.
7. Do you write full-time, or as many self-published authors do have a 2nd job?
For now, I have a second job. I do appointment setting. But, I would love to write full-time whenever I can.
8. Do you write every day and do you have a ritual or routine that you do, before you sit down to write?
I don’t write every day, but, as with other writers, I am always thinking or planning something out in my head. I have those “Eureka!” moments when a good idea pops into my brain, even if it’s the title of a story. Usually, that spurs more ideas so I end up working on something anyway. Case in point, I was pretty busy yesterday with other tasks. Suddenly, a title came to me for a current work in progress so I pulled up the document and wrote it down. I ended up adding two paragraphs. So, that was progress!
When I am heavily focused on a project, I try to work on it every day, even it’s just research for the book.
9. What are you working on right now?
As aforementioned, I just finished up a children’s fantasy story. But soon I intend to get focused and finish the last book of the Heiresses in Love trilogy,Upon Your Love.
10. Do you have any future plans for more stories?
Oh, yes! With over 100 works in progress going at once, I don’t think I will be running out of ideas any time soon. LOL.
11.What is your favorite thing to do that is non-writing?
Well, I love reading, of course. I also have two other vices. Cooking at home or going out and finding a new restaurant. I love different kinds of food, and I am into ethnic foods as well. My other obsession? Shopping! My fiancé often jokes that he needs to hide my credit cards. LOL.
12. What else can you tell us about your current release?
Even though Upon Your Honor is a historical romance novel, there is a lot of suspense to keep your interest.
13. Before we leave, what you like to say to your readers?
I would like to thank my loyal readers and followers on social media. Your constant support inspires me to keep writing! And for anyone who hasn’t heard of me, you can find out more about me and my books at my website,http://marielavender.com/.

Author Bio
Bestselling author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 18 other books. 2014 BTS Red Carpet Review Nominee. Finalist and Runner-up in the MARSocial’s Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader’s Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 50 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.
Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for over twenty years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Marie has published nineteen books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry under various pen names. Lavender released Magick & Moonlight, a romance with fantasy elements, in March. Upon Your Honor, released in late April, is her second historical romance novel. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series and The Blood at First Sight Series. Feel free to visit her website at http://marielavender.webs.com/for further information about her books and her life. Marie is also on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.
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book trailer: http://youtu.be/dLOteuscV04
Jessie Anderson has been taught that her kind hides who they really are. And she has a problem on her hands. Someone knows her secret and she has to do all she can to protect herself. What other choice does she have? Jessie casts a love spell on a good man, a man with whom she can’t fight her attraction. The spell doesn’t work quite as planned – she ends up falling for Ethan.
To top it off, Ethan’s treatment of her, his “love”, is so addictive. Deep down, she knows the spell will wear off, and yet his feelings seem genuine. It’s just a spell…right?
Grant Hill, a trading captain, is enchanted by the young heiress not only because of her beauty, but because she is hardly conventional. Underneath her ladylike exterior lies a tigress. Grant cannot help but offer his protection as she is in need and he is far from immune from her charms.
Fara just never bargained on the passion that she feels for Grant Hill. As events unfold, she must decide whether her desires and the dictates of her heart should trump the rules of society…
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