Seducing a Scottish Bride (43 page)
SEDUCING A SCOTTISH BRIDE conveys the grand passion shared by the hero, Ronan MacRuari, also known as the Raven, and his heroine,
Gelis MacKenzie, youngest daughter of Duncan MacKenzie, the hero of DEVIL IN A KILT. The title also alerts readers that the
book is Scottish-set. Of course, with Scotland being my own grand passion, readers familiar with my work already know that
they’ll be going to the Highlands when they slip into the pages of my books.
Passion and a vivid setting are only two of the magic ingredients that bring a book to life. I enjoy weaving in threads of
redemption and forgiveness, a goodly dose of honor, and always a touch of Highland enchantment. Another crucial element is
hope.
Heroines, especially, should have hopes and dreams. Lady Gelis bursts with them. Vibrant and lively, she’s a young woman full
of smiles, light, and laughter. Her greatest wish is to find love and happiness with her Raven, and even when terrible odds
are against her, she uses her wits and wiles to make her dreams come true.
Lady Gelis also believes in Highland magic and takes pleasure in helping her Raven solve the legend of his clan’s mysterious
Raven Stone. And, of course, along the way, she seduces Ronan MacRuari. Or does he seduce her? I hope you’ll enjoy discovering
the answer.
Readers curious about my inspiration for the Raven Stone (
hint: a fossilized holly tree in the vault of a certain Scottish castle
), or who might enjoy a glimpse into the story world, can visit my Web site,
www.welfonder.com
, to see photos of the special Highland places they’ll encounter in SEDUCING A SCOTTISH BRIDE.
With all good wishes,
From the desk of Larissa Ione
Dear Reader,
In PLEASURE UNBOUND, the first book in the Demonica series, you met the three demon brothers who run an underworld hospital.
There’s Eidolon, the handsome, dangerous doctor. Wraith, the cocky half-vampire treasure hunter. And Shade, the darkly confident,
insatiable paramedic.
Shade was a favorite of mine from the beginning, so naturally, I had to torture him a little.
Okay, a lot.
See, before I became an author, I was a reader, and as a reader, many of my favorite romances were those in which the hero
and heroine are forced together by some external force. So when I started thinking about DESIRE UNCHAINED (on sale now), the
second book in the Demonica series, I saw the perfect opportunity to employ a favorite plot element.
Shade was less excited by my decision . . . but then, his life was on the line, and the only way out of the mess would be
death. Either his, or Runa’s.
Yes, fun was had by all in the writing of Shade’s book!
Oh, but it gets better—or would that be . . .
worse?
Because not only do Shade and Runa have to deal with being forced together, they also have to go toe-to-toe with a madman
bent on revenge . . . which is another of my favorite plot elements.
In real life, the need for revenge comes from powerful emotion that drives people to unbelievable acts. We watch the news
and wonder how someone can snap like that. And if humans can lose it so impressively, imagine what an insane demon can do!
Speaking of demons, I’ve put together a downloadable compendium of all species in the Demonica world, available on my Web
site,
www.LarissaIone.com
. The guide, available to all Aegis Guardians, aids in the identification of demons and includes descriptions, habitats, and
pronunciations.
Get yours now, and happy reading!
From the desk of Leanne Banks
Dear Reader,
There are some personalities so powerful that they refuse to die. Sunny Collins, late mother of Lori Jean Granger, is the
mother who keeps on giving. Advice, that is. But it’s not the typical, stand-up-straight, brush-your-teeth, study-hard-in-school
kind of advice. Sunny wasn’t exactly the typical mother, either. Here’s a taste of her advice so you’ll understand why she’s
unforgettable . . .
“High heels weaken men’s knees.”
“Dogs are generally more devoted than men are.”
“When you’re a teenage girl, think of dating as a visit to the candy store. Remember you can visit more than once, and make
sure to try everything that looks interesting.”
“The true test of a man’s ardor is if he will go shoe shopping with you on Black Friday.”
“If you must do a nasty chore, listening to rock and roll will help the time pass more quickly.”
“Sanity is overrated.”
“You will always be my little sunbeam.”
You’ll find more advice from Sunny in TROUBLE IN HIGH HEELS (on sale now), SOME GIRLS DO, and WHEN SHE’S BAD. Enjoy!
Best Wishes,
