Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregor

Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregor

janna macgregor pichi pichi 300x200 Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregorRae: Welcome to the blog. With the cold days of spring still upon us, I have an Almond Coconut Milk Latte with a drizzle of chocolate and caramel in my mug. What is in your cuppa?
Janna: Puerto Rican blend double espresso.

Rae: I find that reading is best when I have a beverage and a snack; what do you need to have for yourself when you are settling in to read?
Janna:
I try not to eat when I read, but it never fails that I get the munchies. My go-to? Popcorn.

Rae: In a few words, can you describe the type of books you write?
Janna: 
I write historical romances set in the Regency period. I describe my characters as compelling and powerful heroines who meet and fall in love with their equally matched heroes.

Rae: When was the moment you knew you wanted to write Regency Romance?
Janna: 
I was in an email chat with Eloisa James, and she said I should write a romance. That totally convinced me to try and write a book.

Rae: What are your writing rituals? Do you prefer pen and paper or type away?
Janna: 
I try to write on my Mac between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. I can’t write past that. But many times, I will use pen and paper to sketch the next day’s scene or chapter. It makes my writing go way faster if I do that.

Rae: The attention to details in your books provides a reader with a story filled with adventure, drama, and yes, a bit of spicy heat. If you could go back and chat with your 2017 self when you released your debut book, what words of wisdom or advice would you offer?
Janna: 
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Everything works out for a reason.

Rae: When you start writing the first book in a new series do you plot out how many books there will be?
Janna: 
Yes, I do. My publisher wants to see what my plans are for the new series. I need to decide early on what the character and story arcs are for each book. For instance, in the Widow Rules series, I had decided that it would be a three-book series featuring three women who were married to the same deceased man. I’d been working on the series concept for a couple of years before presenting it to my publisher.

Rae: How extensive is your research before beginning a new story in a series?
Janna: 
It depends upon the series. For my first series, the Cavensham Heiresses, I researched everything, then double-checked it after I’d written it. In the Widow Rules series, I did some pretty thorough research on the Regency-era bigamy laws and the punishment if a person was found guilty. Plus, I had to reread my research on the marriage laws to ensure that the two “illegitimate wives” marriage ceremonies were not legal. But the rest of it? I researched as I wrote. Sometimes, I find all sorts of tidbits that I can incorporate into the series. Plus, it always helps to have author friends who are experts on the subjects!

51cRH1zZblL 184x300 Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregorRae: I devoured How to Best a Marquess in one sitting. Without giving too much away, you know I hate spoilers 😉, this series was exciting and suspenseful in the way you took the reader through the ups and downs of all that happened. Three strangers are thrown together due to the unthinkable actions of one person, and now they must help each other to avoid scandal and public humiliation. How do you develop such unique characters to make them so different from each other to move the story along as plotted?
Janna: 
This is a great question! I had to start with the concept of a man who married three women practically at the same time. Why would he do that, and what was he looking for? From there, that gave me the idea of three strong women from different social and economic ranks in society. It would be easier to hide whom the trigamist married if they weren’t from his same social circle.

5148IJKzgDL. SY346  204x300 Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregorRae: While each book is deliciously written as a standalone, I love the way you weave these three characters in and out of the other books. It is so refreshing as a reader to revisit familiar characters, especially when the story ends, and we want to know more. Were there any unplanned events or characters that you did not intend on while crafting this story?
Janna: 
There was, actually. A reader asked me early on if I planned on writing the age-gap romance between A Duke in Time’s Katherine Vareck’s maid and Christian, the Duke of Ranford’s valet. (The valet is younger than the maid.) I hadn’t planned on putting them in the other books. But the couple had their own ideas. Hence, their romance is mentioned throughout all three books. I’ll let your readers discover what their HEA is.

514nDfyJ4kL. SY346  204x300 Coffee With Historical Romance Author Janna MacGregorRae: What was your biggest obstacle while writing this book and the series?
Janna: 
The biggest obstacle was with book 2, Rules for Engaging the Earl. I had to write it twice. The first draft was a very dark story. I was in a bad place because of the pandemic. So, I asked my editor for more time. She graciously said yes, so I rewrote it. Frankly, I’m in love with how Jonathan, the Earl of Sykeston, and Constance Lysander’s story turned out. It’s heartfelt, and there is a lot of humor in it as well.

Rae: What hero or heroine do you connect with most?
Janna: 
I love all the women in this series. They’re strong and independent, and through no fault of their own, they were duped. But they all came together to help each other out. Their friendship is better defined as a sisterhood, in my opinion. They created their own family, and I love that about them.

Rae: What is next on the horizon?
Janna: 
I’m currently writing two books at the same time. One is for my new publisher, and the other is a series I’m creating based on a character in How to Best a Marquess. His name is the Duke of Pelham, and I’m having a blast writing his story and his sisters’ stories.

Rae: Thank you so much for hanging out with me today, and I can’t wait for everyone to read How to Best a Marquess.
Janna: 
Thank you so much for having me here. Thank you for all your kind words!! xoxo

 

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1. What is your must read book? The Takeover by TL Swan. I laugh and cry every time I read or listen to this story by TL Swan. Why? I’m a sucker for bad-boy billionaire romances, and this one hits my sweet spot sooo much. This is another age-gap romance where the woman is older, and she is a widow with three boys. The trials and tribulations that the male protagonist has to go through to win her heart are perfection!

2. If I visit your hometown, where are you taking me, and what’s the best place to grab a bite? Minneapolis-I’m taking you on a walk around the Mississippi River trails that wind through the heart of the city. Our restaurant is Bar La Grassa. It’s the best Italian restaurant around.

Kansas City-We’re heading to the Liberty Memorial Museum, the only WW One museum in the nation, then we’re heading straight to the Negro Leagues Museum. Here’s a quote from the organization: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America.

The late, great Buck O’Neil was a huge part of that history.4/

You can’t visit Kansas City without tasting great barbeque. Around the corner from the Negro Leagues Museum, we’re going to Arthur Bryant, the home of burnt ends.

3. What is one thing readers would be surprised to know about you?  I’m turning into a football fan. Always before, it was baseball all the way for me!

4. What is your guilty pleasure? Fletcher’s ice cream in Minneapolis.

5. What are you afraid of? Wasps

6. Tats or No Tats? If tats, how many and what did you choose for your first one? No tats, but I wish I did.

7. Binge watcher or weekly viewer? Which show(s)? Can’t claim to be either. I don’t watch a lot of tv except news shows.

8. Is there a book you have read that you would love to see made into a movie (besides yours😊)? Kerrigan Byrne’s The Highwayman

9. What is the one thing you cannot live without? Coffee

10. What is the one career that gives you the shudders? Epidemiologists – They always seem to be delivering bad news.

11. If I opened your handbag/bag/briefcase, what item would I be shocked to see? 3-4 tubes of lipstick. Love the stuff and I always want variety in my colors.

12. What app on your phone/ipad gets the most use? Kindle

Rae: Thank you for hanging out today. Readers for more info on Janna MacGregor you can find her at  the links below in her bio.   

Janna: Thank you, Rae! Thank you to your readers as well!!! Xoxo

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Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. She credits her darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance novels. Janna writes stories where compelling and powerful heroines meet and fall in love with their equally matched heroes. She is the mother of triplets and splits her time between Kansas City and Minneapolis with her very own dashing rogue, and one smug, but not surprisingly, perfect pug. She loves to hear from readers.

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How to Best a Marquess by Janna MacGregor

How to Best a Marquess by Janna MacGregor

51cRH1zZblL 184x300 How to Best a Marquess by Janna MacGregorHow to Best A Marquess is the latest installment in The Widow Rules series is a second chance romance that is sensual and charming. I have been waiting for this adventure, a road trip that promises to keep you reading until the very last page and it was satisfying in every way!

Beth Howell is the last to discover her deceased husband had three wives, and now the legality of her marriage is in jeopardy. With unresolved questions, her financial status in peril, and her brother insistent she find a husband, Beth will need to act fast to avoid a huge scandal. In order to recover her dowry she will ask the one person who might be willing to help her, and one who still might have a piece of her heart. What could go wrong ;)?

Julian Grayson is on the cutting edge of changing society designing steam engines, unfortunately his plans require more funding and his bank account is running perilously low. When a request for help comes from the one person he never expected to cross paths with, will he agree? Even after Beth makes it clear of her intentions to never marry again, will that impact his decision? Or, will he risk his heart again in the name of love?

When Julian agrees to help Beth find her lost dowry their journey is a second chance, one that will change their lives forever and possibly rekindle something so decadent, they may finally get the ending they deserve. Julian is cautious not to move too quickly with Beth, he wants to ensure she has complete control of expressing her desires and feelings towards him. Older and wiser, Julian is prepared to let Beth set the pace of the affection. If love can blossom again, it will be because she truly desires him. This devotion and commitment to letting Beth set the pace and take control is one of the many reasons to add this to your bookshelf.

I could not stop reading this book down until I discovered all the secrets, the truth behind what had happened, and find out if Beth would fall in love again and have her happy ending, one she deserves. This epic, saucy, and addictive story will hopefully satisfy your historical romance adventure. It delivers an ending with a few twists and will leave readers satisfied in every way.

While this is part of a series, it can be deliciously enjoyed as a standalone. Should you desire to find out more about characters from the previous two books, head over to your favorite e-book retailer and download a the prequel for free and then happily pick up the A Duke In Time and Rules for Engaging the Earl from your favorite bookstore or library, and dive in.

If you’re looking for a scorchin hot read with off-the-charts chemistry, one bed, a road trip, a highwayman, and a second chance romance one-click today.4 Flames 2023 300x300 How to Best a Marquess by Janna MacGregorCaution, this Scorchin hot read may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. So steamy the pages ignite. May include a dash of Erotic elements or elude to further exploration of desire and need.

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley and St.Martin’s Press for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. I hope there is more from this series as I didn’t want the adventure to end.

 

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Scoring Sutton by USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Bonds

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Scoring Sutton by USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Bonds is the third book in the Waverly University series and can be read as a standalone and is so good you won’t be able to put it down until the last page. This was the first book I’ve read in the series and now I want to read all the others. If you are in the mood for a New Adult, college sports romance add this to your reading list.

One night. Two minutes. Two years of regret. Can Sutton Cruz forgive DJ Parker when she discovers what really happened that night all those years ago?

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✔ Football players for days
✔ Off and on the field shenanigans
✔ College Move In Day – Oh my!
✔ Scorchin Chemistry
✔ Friendships
✔ Secret Romance with a twist
✔ Gifts that keep on giving 😉
✔ Satisfying Pleasure in revenge – oh yeah!

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Scorchin Hot Read Caution, may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. So steamy the pages ignite. May include a dash of Erotic elements or elude to further exploration of desire and need.

Thank you Jennifer Bonds for the advance reader copy for review considerations. All opinions are my own.

 

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Playing it Tough by USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Andrews

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Playing it Tough by Amy Andrews is the eighth installment in the Sydney Smoke Series, a cosmetic tattoo artist, a rugby player, and a twist on a celibacy pact- yes please! Wait, there’s more – forced proximity, neighbors with benefits trope, and deep fried hoho’s. No, that’s not a trope but trust me, it adds to the fun.

Amy writes her stories with compelling characters and takes us on their journey through a difficult subject matter of cancer and how they find their way. It’s a sensitive topic and for some, it can be a trigger. There are plenty of scenes that provide laughter, others you might shed a few tears. There is always the potential for hearts breaking as these characters reflect and grow through the unexpected. From the dedication page to the last I was unable to put this book down. Each reader has a reason they gravitate towards their books and no matter the season or reason, genre, trope, or author, this is a must read.

Ronan Dempsey is laser focused in his career aspirations to play rugby and will do whatever he must to stay focused on his game, distractions of any kind could lead to injury or dreams shattered in an instant. What will happen when needs to move out of his apartment, will he be able to focus after meeting his new “neighbor” or will his pact be in jeopardy?

Orla Stewart overhauled her life to stay healthy and loves her job as a cosmetic tattoo artist, a job with rewards that go beyond those she works with. Everyone handles the effects and impact of trauma and loss differently. Sometimes we need a village to find our way. When Orla meets Ronan her entire world will shift, can she stay focused on her plan, or will the sexy new neighbor force her to face her fears and reassess her rules?

Are we defined by our past, or does the past define our future? While we can’t predict it, some say our destiny is written in the stars, and others say it’s pure luck. Sometimes the path we think we need to take becomes a stepping stone. A landing to lead us to our next new adventure that is bigger and brighter than the one we imagined. To achieve our dreams we need to take a leap of faith. In our weakest moments if we accept help, it allows us to be vulnerable, and that’s when the magic happens.

If you’re looking for a scorchin hot read with off-the-charts chemistry, witty banter with frequent food references, and a “not having sex” layer seamlessly woven into the world of Sydney Smoke rugby one-click today.4 Flames 2023 300x300 Playing it Tough by USA Today Bestselling Author Amy AndrewsCaution, this Scorchin hot read may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. So steamy the pages ignite. May include a dash of Erotic elements or elude to further exploration of desire and need. Trigger warning – cancer and mention of scars.

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for this advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

 

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