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Ten Secrets to Know From A Groom Of One’s Own
By: Maya RodaleJune 29, 2010
If a woman is to marry, she must have a dowry and a groom of her own. If a romance novel reader is to have the latest “smash”, “enchanting” and “zany historical” she must have A Groom Of One’s Own. It’s the first novel is the NEW Writing Girl romance series—think Sex And The City, Regency-style. Without further ado, here are some essential things to know about A Groom of One’s Own:
1. The hero, Duke of Hamilton and Brandon (a double duke!) likes to make lists. For example: A List of Desirable Qualities In A Wife.
2. The heroine, Miss Sophie Harlow, doesn’t exactly fulfill his desired qualities in a wife.
3. His Grace is betrothed to Lady Clarissa, daughter of the Duke of Richmond. She’s perfect. The ton is calling it “The Wedding of The Year.”
4. Sophie writes a column in the popular newspaper, The London Weekly. It’s called Miss Harlow’s Marriage In High Life. She’s reporting on The Wedding of the Year.
5. Sophie hates weddings.
6. His Grace spends more time thinking about the scandalous Miss Harlow instead of the perfect Lady Clarissa.
7. Sophie is falling in love with His Grace.
8. A dashing, foreign prince arrives. Scandal ensues.
9. His Grace learns of a great secret.
10. No one is jilted at the altar, no one dies, and there are no jaunts to Gretna Green and yet…
11. They all live happily-ever-after.
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LouisaCornell says: June 29, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Sounds like another great read, Maya! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! Congrats on this latest release!
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Deb says: June 29, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Maya, I bought the book today and look forward to starting it as soon as I finish the book I’m reading now. Congrats on the release!
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Maya says: June 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Tiffany, there are so many things I love about your comment! I really lucked out with the cover art Gods and/or Goddesses!
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Tiffany M. says: June 29, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I found this book last weekend on a trip to Walmart and was immediately drawn in by the cover. I picked it up, opened it, saw a book written by the author on my wish list, and immediately bought it. I read it within the next 24 hours. LOVED it. Very sweet and wonderful story. ^^
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Amy Valentini says: June 29, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Sounds like a great story, Maya … looking forward to reading it! : )
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Amy Valentini says: June 29, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Love the cover by the way … Carrie would sooooo jealous!
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Jane says: June 29, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Happy Release Day, Maya. Can’t wait to meet Sophie and the double duke.
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Maya Rodale says: June 29, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Yay, T! Thanks!
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t says: June 29, 2010 at 11:44 am
OMG, I love your books and I’m so glad you moved to Avon! Can’t wait to read a Groom of One’s Own!
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catslady says: June 30, 2010 at 11:42 am
I’ve been hearing good things about your book!!