Susanne Lord | A Note About IN SEARCH OF SCANDAL
December 1, 2015
Dear Reader, IN SEARCH OF SCANDAL is
the story of Will Repton, an explorer for the East India Company, who survives a
grisly massacre at a Catholic mission in Tibet. Severely wounded and delirious
with fever, Will is returned to England, where the reports of his travels have
been published by the press and have ignited the imagination of London—and
Charlotte Baker in particular. Charlotte is the Incomparable of the Season, for the third season in a row, but
the popular and beautiful society miss has yet to receive an acceptable offer,
and has yet to fall in love. Prone to daydreams of romance and adventure,
Charlotte is desperate to meet Will—the heroic explorer whom she already
imagines herself passionately connected. And as Charlotte is common-born, and
linked to a scandal-ridden brother and sister, she believes the husband of her
dreams is not an aristocrat, but a self-made man. A hero, like Will. But love is the last thing on Will’s mind. The trauma of the attack has left
Will with nightmares, guilt over his best friends’ murders, and the terrible
knowledge that he may have left an innocent child behind. The only thing left
for him to do is return to Asia and find the child. Without the money to sail,
Will is forced into the uncomfortable world of the ton to seek
investors for a plant-hunting expedition. And that brings him into the unmapped
world of Charlotte Baker—a woman so buoyant, happy and seemingly enamored with
him, that he has no idea how to navigate her. Through the London Explorer series, a question arises as to why the mission was
attacked, leaving Will’s best friends dead and the French missionaries’ youngest
daughter an orphan. When the search for the orphaned child draws explorer Seth
Mayhew to India, the mystery deepens in the arrival of the wounded Colin Rivers.
Books two and three are Seth’s and Colin’s stories. I hope a fourth and fifth
will continue the storyline. I hope readers who enjoy a wounded, brooding, sensitive hero (as I do), will
enjoy the London Explorers. The focus is not the mystery or action, as
I don’t usually enjoy romances that veer too far into adventure. The love that
develops between Will and Charlotte, and my other heroes and heroines, is what I
find most satisfying to write. Historical romance is the genre I truly love. Nothing makes me happier than to
tuck into a historical and escape for a few, precious hours, and I hope readers
will find the same enjoyment in The London Explorers. GIVEAWAY
What's your favorite type of hero? Tell us below and one commenter will win a
copy of IN SEARCH OF
SCANDAL.
Susanne Lord is a writer of Victorian-era romance and author
of the London Explorer series published by Sourcebooks. Originally from Okinawa,
off-base and on, she now makes her home in Chicago where she is an active member
of Chicago North RWA. When not writing, attending theater or reading, she enjoys
hiking the English countryside and visiting historic homes and gardens. FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | GOODREADS
A DARING EXPLORER
All of London is abuzz with the tale of Will Repton. The lone survivor of a
massacre in Tibet has returned to England a hero, but the traumatized explorer
has no time for glory. Another dangerous expedition awaits. Nothing will deter
him from his quest, and no one will unearth his secret—until Will meets
Charlotte Baker.
IS NO MATCH FOR AN ADVENTUROUS HEART
Vivacious Charlotte Baker also has a mission—to find a man whose bold spirit
matches her own. When she meets Will Repton, she immediately recognizes him as
her soul mate, and she’s naively willing to turn her back on the rules of
propriety to ensnare him. Will is torn between his fascination with Charlotte
and his vow to finish his quest. He knows what it is to risk life and limb—but
what if his most perilous adventure doesn’t lie across an ocean, but within his
own lost heart?
Comments
18 comments posted.
Re: Susanne Lord | A Note About IN SEARCH OF SCANDAL
I'm trying to think of the exact term that would be used for my type of hero. He's the type that doesn't clamor for attention. He just did what was needed, and continued on with his life. Sometimes he bears his scars, needing the soft touch of a woman, to help him get over the horrors of what he's been through. It's the flashy hero I can really do without. Your latest book sounds wonderful, and I'm looking forward to reading it. I've put it on my TBR list already. The cover is absolutely stunning, and I'm sure it will do quite well!! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and wish you all the best in the upcoming New Year!! (Peggy Roberson 6:43am December 2, 2015)
My favorite kind of heroes in books are the ones who come through and help out without wantjng their actions to be noticed! (Linda Herold 9:09am December 2, 2015)
Rogue (Marissa Yip-Young 10:30am December 2, 2015)
My hero would be a man that would go through hell and high waters ( if need be ) to protect me or his children and treat me like a woman . You know , like a foot massage ever once in awhile . That would be wonderful !!! Of course I suppose the little wife could do the same for her man . I wouldn't like a hero that bragged ,unless it was about his wife LOL (Joan Thrasher 11:24am December 2, 2015)
My favorite hero is one with principles, strength of character, depth and integrity. (Sharon Berger 11:55am December 2, 2015)
My fav hero... one that opens himself to love. (Colleen Conklin 11:55am December 2, 2015)
My favorite hero is someone who is strong, loving and caring! (Susan Patterson 12:01pm December 2, 2015)
A competent one. (Krypton I 12:07pm December 2, 2015)
A strong man who rights wrongs, not arrogant but confident in his abilities yet somehow mistified by women but looking for love or maybe finding love as a complete surprise to himself. (Sandra Stipins 1:12pm December 2, 2015)
My answer will be coming from a different perspective, given that I am a heterosexual male and I love reading romance novels.
The best heroes to me are men who are strong, but not arrogant. He shows physical strength when he needs to, but is sensitive to the needs of those around him and is caring, understanding, and aware of the thoughts, feelings, and concerns of the woman he falls in love with. Not every book has this type of character. (Edward Washington 2:13pm December 2, 2015)
I'd say men who can lead and who are strong with a mind of their own.. A manly man!!! (Bonnie Capuano 3:52pm December 2, 2015)
my favorite hero is the one who has been traumatized by the events in his life, yet doesn't show it to the outside world. Its not until a woman comes along and helps him to heal and become a better man. (Catherine White 10:10pm December 2, 2015)
I love a wounded hero, who is also honorable, brave, intelligent, and kind (even though he may hide it). (Janie McGaugh 10:53pm December 2, 2015)
My favorite type of hero is one that sticks it out when things look back and rescues those who need help. (Melinda Marks 9:59am December 3, 2015)
I like a good hero but one with flaws. Not perfect. (Pam Howell 11:29am December 3, 2015)
favorite hero is one that loves unconditionally (Mj Chesick 12:45pm December 4, 2015)
I like a hero that is smart and brave, but also is kind and has a good sense of humor. (Diane Sallans 3:49pm December 4, 2015)
I like a strong,brave but kind hero and thanks for contests (Gloria Vigil 11:08pm December 4, 2015)
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