Blog Tour: Romancing His English Rose by Catherine Hemmerling (Interview + Giveaway)

Love Saves the World welcomes Catherine Hemmerling and her book, Romancing His English Rose, which is the second book in her Lady Lancaster Garden Society series.

Catherine graciously granted me an interview and here is the full Q&A:

LStW: Hi, Catherine! Congratulations on the release of Romancing His English Rose! Can you tell us a little bit more about your hero and heroine in Romancing His English Rose?

Catherine: Rose and Simon have been betrothed since childhood and neither seem particularly thrilled about it. Rose is a pretty but painfully shy genius with a photographic memory. Simon is a happy-go-lucky ne'er-do-well working on being the biggest rake he can be. It's only a common foe that could throw these two together and over time they realize just how much they like each other. Can Simon bring Rose out of her shell and can Rose bring Simon down to earth?

LStW: Romancing His English Rose is book 2 in your Garden Society series. Are you an avid gardener? Do you have a favorite flower?

Catherine: My favorite flowers are gardenias and roses. Gardenias play a role in the first book and, well, Rose is a pretty big part of the second. I love gardens. My favorite thing is to take a book out to the garden and just sit and read. I especially love rambling English gardens. I, myself, do not have a green thumb, but my mother does and visiting her mountain cabin in the spring is a glorious thing.

LStW: Your novels incorporate mystery and intrigue into historical romance. Do you plot the mystery part first or the romance part?

Catherine: The romance always seems to fall into place as the hero and heroine spend time together solving the mystery. So I definitely plot the mystery first.

LStW: What's the best thing about being a writer?

Catherine: Being able to work from anywhere.

LStW: What books are on your bedside table right now?

Catherine: Faerie by Delle Jacobs; Crocodiles on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters; book 3 in the JD Robb series, Immortal in Death.

LStW: Thank you very much, Catherine!

Catherine is giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card. (See Rafflecopter below.) Catherine's blog tour runs until October 14 and she'll be stopping by the following blogs through her tour, make sure to drop by and visit for more information about her new book.

September 30 Interview
Dalene’s Book Reviews
http://dalenesbookreviews.blogspot.com/

September 30 Interview
The Simple Things in Life
https://pwrspot.blogspot.com/

October 1 Spotlight
Rose & Beps Blog -
http://rosebeps.blogspot.it/

October 1 review
silver lining
http://manasa-t.blogspot.com

October 2 Guest blog
Cloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuff
cloeyk.blogspot.com

October 2 Spotlight
Roxanne’s Realm
www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com

October 3 Interview
Love Saves the World
http://www.lovesavestheworld.com

October 3 Spotlight
Author Leah DW
http://authorleahdw.blogspot.com/

October 4 Interview
The Write at Home Mom
www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com

October 4 review
Musings From An Addicted Reader
http://musingsfromanaddictedreader.blogspot.com/

October 7 Spotlight
LongAgoLove
Historical Romance Books Blog
http://historicalromancebooks.blogspot.com/

October 8 Guest blog
Reader's Edyn
http://readersedyn.blogspot.com/

October 8 Spotlight and review
Belinda Williams Books
www.belindawilliamsbooks.com

October 9 Interview and review
Ebook Escapes
ebookescapes.com

October 9 Spotlight
Reviewing in Chaos
http://reviewinginchaos.blogspot.com

October 10 Interview and review
A Chick Who Reads
http://achickwhoreads.blogspot.com

October 10 Interview
Mythical Books
http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/

October 11 Guest blog
Ramblings of a Book Lunatic
http://booklunaticramblings.blogspot.com

October 11 Interview
www.romancewithflavor.com

October 14 Interview and review
Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
www.liviaellis.com

October 14 Guest blog
Sarah Ballance
http://sarahballance.wordpress.com/

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About the book:

Romancing His English Rose (Lady Lancaster Garden Society Book Two)
by Catherine Hemmerling

Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Entangled Publishing.
Date of Publication: 9-9-13
ASIN: B00EMTDL4C
Number of pages: 174



Blurb:

Rose Warren and Simon Trumbull may have been betrothed since birth, but that doesn't mean they have to like each other. Rose is sure the notorious playboy Simon will never willingly settle down, and Simon, well... he agrees. Never one to be forced into anything, he'd rather drink and gamble with his mates than spend time with the bookish, bespectacled Rose.

When the two are thrown together to investigate a potential poisoning mystery, neither expects the sparks that fly. Simon discovers that Rose is, in face, a brilliant sleuth and - even better - hides a delectable body beneath her flowing skirts. Suddenly, falling into bed may be the best idea either has heard, but can Simon convince Rose his romancing is forever?

Excerpt:

“Ah, yes ...” Simon said haltingly, unable to believe that Lady Lancaster had suggested he dance with Rose. Usually when he poured on his charm, the older ladies did everything in their power to keep the young impressionable girls away from him. Of course, he was engaged to Rose, so perhaps that accounted for the woman’s unusual decision.

Turning to Rose, Simon saw that she too was surprised by the dowager’s recommendation. She also appeared displeased by it. Most young ladies fawned over him and when he asked one to dance, they would practically swoon with delight. But Rose seemed almost disgusted by the idea.

Pride pricked, Simon came to a decision. This dance would be the best Rose had ever experienced -- one she would never forget.

Pulling himself up straight and tall, Simon adopted the most sincere mien he could and asked, “Rose, may I have this dance?”

Rose nodded and accepted Simon’s arm and together they walked to the dance floor.

Soon they were moving gracefully around the ballroom floor ... in complete silence. Rose was gazing absently over Simon’s shoulder and Simon was trying in vain to come up with something witty and interesting to say.

While deciding to impress Rose enough for her to never again regret having to dance with him, Simon took a moment to get a better look at his betrothed. Something was different about her tonight, but he just couldn’t put his finger on what.

Book is available at Amazon.com

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About the author:

Catherine Hemmerling has been a technical writer in the software industry for nearly twenty years and has published many user manuals and technical documentation in that time. She has always had a love of writing fiction but has never pursued publication in that genre until now.

Hopefully it is the beginning of a long new journey with Lady Lancaster and the Garden Society girls. Certainly historical romance (especially the scandalous kind) is more fun than writing technical documents!

This author happily resides in Tehachapi, California (near Bakersfield -- home of her Alma-mater!) with her family.

Catherine writes for Entangled Publishing's Scandalous historical line and is thrilled to be part of their family of writers!

Find Catherine at:
Website: http://www.catherinehemmerling.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/catherinehem
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CatherineHemmerling

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