We have UK author Sarah Morgan talking to us about her - A Night Of No Return!
A Night of No Return…..
Thanks Nas for inviting me here to talk
about my November release for Harlequin Presents, A Night of No Return.
This is my first ‘office’ romance since
my RITA winning book Doukakis’s Apprentice (although it’s worth noting that
none of the action takes place in an office - the book moves from the hero’s
castle in England to the desert country of Zubran without going near a glass
tower block!).
Personal Assistant Emma Gray, a hard
working and dedicated professional, finds herself trapped in a lethal snowstorm
with the man she works for, internationally renowned architect Lucas Jackson. She
has made a vow never to get involved with her boss but, by the time the night
is over, Emma's life will have changed forever.
I loved writing this story so much. Emma
is such a decent hard working girl it was fun to bring sparkle and romance into
her life and Lucas has been so damaged by his past he deserves a woman like
Emma.
If I had to find one word to describe
the heroine in this book it would be ‘loyal’. What one quality do you think is
important for a heroine?
One commentator, chosen by Nas, will win
a copy of A Night of No Return. Check back to see if you’re the winner!
I hope loyalty is an important character for a heroine, because the one in my next book has that quality, too.
ReplyDeleteHi, Nas :)
That's good to hear Carol! Good luck with the book :)
DeleteSounds like two very interesting characters.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, I do think they need each other :)
DeleteLoyalty is definitely an important quality!
ReplyDeleteGlad you agree on the importance of loyalty Sherry!
DeleteBackbone :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tash, yes backbone is SO important. No doormats allowed :)
DeleteCant wait to read it Sarah :D
DeleteDignity.
ReplyDeleteHi Suze, yes I agree that dignity is a lovely and important quality in a heroine.
DeleteSarah, isn't it lovely to hear you enjoyed this story so much yourself, which probably means your readers will also. Very generous of you to give away a copy.
ReplyDeleteHi Nas (((waves)))
Hi Denise, yes I loved writing this story - and I loved one of the secondary characters in the book so much I wrote her story too, (out next month - Woman in a Sheikh's World). One of the benefits of being a writer is being able to meddle in the lives of your characters :)
DeleteHi Nas, Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteMy quality for heroine is don,t be to weak againt men
Thanks for the giveaway
Eli_y83@yahoo.com
Hi Eli, yes I agree that strength is an important quality in a heroine, particularly if the hero is very strong. Good luck with the giveaway!
DeleteOooo... Loyalty is a perfect attribute... Love it. And I'm so stoked/excited for you... Good things coming your way! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Morgan, and I really hope you're right about good things coming my way :) I'm excited too - I love this duet so much. Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteOh Sarah Morgan, you are in sooo much trouble. What is it about your books that I always seem to pick them up last thing at night and CANT PUT THEM DOWN. Just finished Night of No Return at 3am in the morning. Am desperate for Avery's story.
ReplyDeleteWell good morning Princess Fiona :) I'm never going to apologise for having kept you awake, but I'm really so pleased you enjoyed A Night of No Return. Avery's story is explosive so keep a cold shower running :)
ReplyDeleteShe should be a woman with a point of view of her own. Someone who is not afraid to assert herself. My reading of romance novels was somewhat marred in the past by insipid heroines. I like heroines who are loyal, good humoured and trustworthy. And yes, who know how to speak up for themselves.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right Maria, that a heroine should have her own point of view and not be afraid to speak it. Hope your romance reading has improved since those early days :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, looking forward to this one. But that's perty usual, I can devour your books though, Miss Ma'am.
ReplyDeleteI love a gutsy heroine, but I also apparently love a chatterbox heroine--which I must say since A Night of Scandal is one of my keeper-shelf favorites :)
Hi Amalie, so glad you enjoy my books! I enjoy a gutsy heroine too (Emma is gutsy, but in a quiet steady way - Avery in the next book is loud gutsy!) Very happy that A Night of Scandal is on your keeper shelf!
ReplyDeletea strong heroine but has to be kind and loving to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway
Hi Taylor! I'm totally with you on kind and loving. I think Emma in A Night of No Return totally fits that description fortunately. Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteHi sarah! A heroine must be strong, loyal, loving, compassionate. That's my perfect heroine
ReplyDeleteHi Sienny, YES compassionate, definitely. So important. Your perfect heroine sounds exactly like mine :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah (and Nas) I so love a strong, gutsy heroine! Loyal yes but one who is able to speak up for herself! Can't wait to read your November book! November is my favorite (birth) month!
ReplyDeleteHi Evy! So glad November is your favourite month - I'm hoping it's a lucky month for me, too :) I love a strong gutsy woman too! Really hope you enjoy A Night of No Return.
DeleteI like a heroine who is strong and independent. I also think that loyalty is a great trait or quality for anyone to have. This sounds like a good book with an interesting plot! Thanks for the introduction and the giveaway.
ReplyDelete~Jess
Hi DMS, I agree that it's important for a heroine to be independent. Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteI like a heroine who's honest.
ReplyDeleteChey, yes honesty, I agree. So important.
DeleteOh, fun! It's always exciting to see what happens to characters who are stuck together somewhere...
ReplyDeleteDeniz, I love writing those books too :)
DeleteThat cover looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to see what people do when they're stuck together or stranded somewhere.
Medela, I love the cover too. It is exactly how I imagined them both, right down to the flashy car and the British castle in the background :)
DeleteMy heroine right now is very independent - I love that in a heroine. Loyalty is important, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, your heroine sounds great! And I agree about loyalty - so important
DeleteI agree with the above-noted attributes being important to a heroine. The first thing I thought of was what I LIKE to see in a heroine (and a hero): witty repartee. Nothing makes me smile or laugh as getting to witty banter between the hero and heroine. Those are the parts of the book I go back to read, time and time again. They are also the reasons I re-read entire books.
ReplyDeleteLast year, I was waiting for ages at my local clinic, so OF COURSE I was reading a book. (Duh!) I was totally immersed in Kathleen O'Reilly's DEAR SANTA... - in Blaze's trilogy called A BLAZING LITTLE CHRISTMAS - and I LOL and then teared up not four pages later. I have never read a book that evoked such contrast in emotions so close together - and I don't recommend it in a waiting room filled with lots of people either, LOL.
Leney4, good banter is great fun to read. And thanks for adding to my towering pile of books to read next :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Sherri Ellis! Her name came up as the winner for A NIGHT OF NO RETURN!
ReplyDeletePlease contact Sarah via her website about getting your prize!
Thanks to all my lovely friends for coming along to read this post and commenting.
And thanks to Sarah Morgan for being with us and for this giveaway!
Thank you! I am so excited! I can't wait to read it.
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