• Character Interviews,  Regency

    Character Interview: THE Aphrodite (from Lord Rakehell’s Love) @BookEmDonna #RLFblog

    Lord Rakehell’s Love 
    Donna Cummings, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
    to interview your character, Aphrodite, from the book, Lord Rakehell’s Love.
    Genre: Regency Historical
    Publisher: Donna Cummings
    Cover artist: Carrie Spencer of Cheeky Covers
    Length: 44 pages
    Heat rating: PG
    Tagline: Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, is playing matchmaker
    in Regency London, only she’s put a curse on the lovers instead
    Blurb:
    First in The Curse of True
    Love
    series
    Simon is known as Lord Rakehell, so any sane woman would be wary
    of wedding a man of his reputation. He truly loves Georgiana, and is determined
    to prove it to her, but how can he convince her after being late to their wedding?
    Georgiana knew the dangers of falling instantly in love with
    a celebrated rake, but even she had not expected him to show up for their nuptials
    with ladies-of-the-evening in tow. Now she must determine whether Simon’s protestations
    of love are genuine, or if she is being led astray by the passion he continues to
    incite in her.
    Buy links:
    Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lord-rakehells-love-donna-cummings/1116840358
    iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lord-rakehells-love/id699381555
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Simon Blakely, Lord Winbourne (aka Lord Rakehell), 30, rake
    Georgiana Kirkwood, late 20s, wallflower

    Interview with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

    Tell us about yourself.
    I am the Greek Goddess of Love, and I adore jewelry, and all
    things involving beauty and love. However, I have recently grown bored with the
    perfection of my existence. Who can bear to eat ambrosia and nectar every single
    day? I decided I would entertain myself by helping mortals find their one true love.
    And what better place than Regency London, where they are enamored of anything to
    do with the ancient Greek world.
    Tell us about Ares.
    I utterly adore him, even though he loves war, and fighting,
    and conflict of all kinds. He is the complete opposite of me, which may be why we
    are so passionate for each other. It is also what gave me the idea to play matchmaker.
    Or maybe I should say “mismatchmaker”. It hasn’t gone as smoothly with
    Lord Rakehell and Georgiana as I’d hoped. . . But I’m confident I can remedy everything.
    After all, my reputation is at stake here.
    What do you think is your strongest point?
    My persistence.
    What would Ares say is your biggest weakness?
    My persistence.
    What do you wish was different about your life?
    I adore my life! I am having so much fun masquerading in Regency
    London as Lady Aphrodite Carramont, with only Ares aware of my true identity. I’m
    not sure when I’ll be ready to return home to Mount Olympus.
    It could be a while.
    If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?
    That everyone would fall madly in love with their one true love
    and live happily ever after. BUT, only after I’ve had a chance to be involved, of
    course. It wouldn’t be much fun otherwise. I’m definitely looking forward to the
    next rogue on my list, the one known as Lord Wastrel. He’s proving to be a bit of
    a challenge.
    Describe a place of perfect refuge.
    I don’t suppose I can say the bedchamber
    I share with Ares, can I? Well, that is still my answer, even if I shouldn’t say
    so.

    About the Author

    Summer Lovin’
    I have worked as an attorney, winery tasting room manager, and
    retail business owner, but nothing beats the thrill of writing humorously-ever-after
    romances.
    Currently I reside in New England,
    although I fantasize about spending the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing
    flip flops year-round, or in Regency London, scandalizing the ton.
    I can usually be found on Twitter, chatting about writing and
    coffee, or on Facebook, chatting about coffee and writing.

    Previous Books

    Summer Lovin’ (contemporary novella)
    Lord Midnight (Regency historical)
    I Do. . . or Die (contemporary romantic mystery)
    Back on Track (contemporary novella)

    Books Coming Soon

    Lord Wastrel (Regency historical–Book 2 in The Curse of True
    Love series)

    Find Me Here

    Website/Blog: http://www.AllAboutTheWriting.com