Peek behind the cover of The Lady and the Barrister by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance #RegencyRomance

 

She swore she’d help him find his soul mate. Will she realize he has met his match?

After two failed London Seasons the fussy heiress doesn’t have a suitor. Her close friend, a newly minted duke cannot keep the mothers with single daughters away. They make a pact to pretend to court while they find each other the perfect mate. When will they realize, they don’t have to look very far.

Ruth, I’m happy to host you on Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Tell us about The Lady and the Barrister.

The Lady and the Barrister by Ruth A Casie

Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

Lady Anna Ravencroft shines brightly as a much-admired organizer and hostess. In her mind it is the one thing at which she succeeds. Inwardly she is shy, retiring… a wallflower. With two failed seasons that ended in disaster she has accepted marriage might not be in her future.

Lord Fraser Castleton, a London barrister is shocked when he inherits a title and estate from his father’s great uncle and becomes the 8th Duke of Willbury. He returns to Sommer-by-the-Sea to take up permanent residence. He crosses paths with his longtime friend, Lady Anna. He confides that he is the target of every mother with an unmarried daughter. She commiserates with him. Every eligible gentleman sees the Ravencroft purse rather than her. Together they decide to find a mate for each other. Anna presents him with a list of several eligible women. Castleton is receptive, but not enthusiastic. He gives her the same reaction with the subsequent two lists. Will she realize he has already found his match?

Richard Younge who doesn’t always play by the rules wants to be the next Member of Parliament for his borough. His political backer will support him if Younge can finance the campaign himself. He suggests Younge find a wealthy wife to support his political plans. Marrying a Ravencroft would all but guarantee not only his backer’s continued support but provide the steady stream of money needed to claim his place amongst the gentry. He calls on Lady Anna for assistance with a campaign event and has an ulterior motive.

Two men vie for Lady Anna, but who will she choose? The smooth politician or the down-to-earth barrister turned duke?

Tell Us About Your Cover

What was your reaction when you first saw this cover?

I fell in love with my cover when I first saw it. Wait until you see the other two in the series!

How did you choose the artist?

Darleen Dixon of Wicked Smart Designs is a cover artist for one of my publishers, Dragonblade Publishing. All her covers are wonderful. When I decided to indie publish this book, I just had to had one of her covers. I am not disappointed.

What was it like to work with this artist?

Dar is easy to work with. I told her my vision and she came back with the answer. She has done other covers for me and has helped me get the perfect cover.

What do you like best about your cover?

I can’t pick just one thing… I love the color and texture of the design.

In what ways do the models match your story’s characters?

The model on my cover carries through the design of the other books in the series.

A good cover conveys the genre at a glance. What are the genre clues on this cover?

The genre clues on my cover include: the setting (a Regency dining room), the model’s dress and bonnet (typical of the Regency period), and the font.

Why did you choose the colors of this cover?

My cover artist chose the color to coordinate with the other three books. She was spot on!

What are the titles of previous books this artist created?

In my series… The Lady and the Her Quill, The Lady and the Spy, and The Lady and Her Duke.

For other authors… Kathryn LeVeque, Suzan Tisdale, Jaycee Clark, Elizabeth Ellen Carter, Anna Markland

If they are open to new authors, feel free to share their website.

https://www.wickedsmartdesigns.com/

Where to pre-order The Lady and the Barrister

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSG2GMH9

Ruth A Casie Social Media

Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after.  Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

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