Tuesday, September 27, 2011

"WHAT A DUKE WANTS" by Lavinia Kent


I can’t believe it’s finally here – What a Duke Wants is out today!  I know that sounds like shameless promotion, but I’ve been waiting for this day even longer than my readers.  I haven’t been this excited about a book’s release since my debut.

Why am I so excited about this book?  I’ve asked myself that question a lot over the past weeks.  Part of it is definitely reader excitement.  I’ve had so many readers ask me about Isabella’s book and it’s finally here – and I don’t think it will disappoint.

The other reason I’m so excited is that I love my hero, Mark Smythe, Duke of Strattington – and I did even before seeing him on the cover. He has his problems in the beginning as he adjusts to being a duke, but once he finds his stride, there’s no stopping him.  This is a man who will do the right thing no matter what – even when a certain author thinks he needs to wait another 100 pages before he can have his happily ever after.

And then there’s Isabella Masters Smith.  She’s the first sweet young miss that I’ve written in years, and it was a delicious struggle keeping her fresh and innocent, but also letting her show just how strong she is.  She is a woman who knows just what she wants (Mark) and is willing to do what it takes to get there.


I wrote this book before I wrote my novellas, The Real Duchesses of London.  (For a few weeks only, Avon is offering the novellas at only $.99 to celebrate the release of What a Duke Wants.)  Working the Duchesses in before the Duke came out was a real challenge.  There’s a ball in What a Duke Wants that I wanted to lead up to. Go to Amazon and Order Today. 

So what else do I need to say?  There’s a hot duke (see cover above), mistaken identity, an accusation of murder, a moment when all help is lost, a road trip, a truly cute kitten, steamy encounters, not one but two balls and, of course, true love.


If you want to know more, please visit my website, www.LaviniaKent.com, for an excerpt with a great first line and more fun information. Click here for the excerpt!!!

Let me know what books you’ve been looking forward to and I’ll send one lucky commenter a “Go to bed with a Duke tonight!” T-shirt (big enough for sleeping) and your choice of my books

Thank you, Netta & TJ, for having me.

Lavinia, thank you so much for stopping by today on "RELEASE DAY" TJ & I are both excited about "What a Duke Wants" as you know we have been waiting for it almost as long as you have... Your loyal fans forever.... Fan #1 & Fan #2 :) 

22 comments:

  1. well,I for one can not wait to read "What a Duke Wants" I loved all of your novellas...waiting on more!! Love love love your work!!

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  2. Lavinia- Summer-Rain, Vanetta's Daughter here! Who's your publisher? I need to get a job with them so I can do your covers :)

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  3. Summer-Rain, I'd love to have you do my covers -- or model for them.

    Lavinia

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  4. Phyllis, I sure hope I don't disappoint.

    Lavinia

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  5. OMG I have waited and waited. It's here, sitting in front of me. Vanetta says I can't start to read until 9pm tonight. Hummm don't know that I can wait that long. We'll see. Phyllis you must, must read the others in the series also. They are absolutely great.

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  6. Don't be up too late, girls. I am so excited I got to share release day with you.

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  7. OH I WILL BE UP LATE... BELIEVE ME! :) Yes Aunt Thelma you can read now.. Now.. Lavinia where is all your "fans" mmmmm ??

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  8. I am here! And I am a big fan!! LOL

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  9. OH, Lavinia... Such a cover your Duke has! I can see why His Grace's book has you and a whole lot of readers excited... oh, and Miss Masters, too. I'm off to your website to read that terrific opening line.

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  10. I read my first Lavinia Kent novel about 2 months ago and LOVED it. Am very excited to read more. p.s. Whoever that is on the front cover of What A Duke Wants, I would like to have for Christmas please! *blushes* in addition of course to more Lavinia novels!

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  11. Congrats on the release! :) I admit I'm normally a total paranormal book freak but I have this addiction to reading "historicals" too... dukes especially yum! ;) It's one of the few I can say I actually like besides my paranormal lol :D This looks like it will be great and I LOVE the saying on the shirt *grins* I'd love go to bed with a duke tonight.. do you have any spares? ;)


    paranormaladdicts at yahoo dot com for me ;) Congrats again :D Release dates are exciting!

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  12. Congrats on your release! What a yummy Nathan Kamp cover!

    ironss [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. Congrats on your release. Oh that shirt is 1 I would take to bed, um wear to bed every night.. Delicious!! Can't wait to get the book and start reading it...

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  14. Congrats on the release. The cover alone would get me to pick up this book - very yummy and wickedly sexy looking. I'm a sucker for a guy in an unbuttoned white shirt. So many new releases yesterday, I almost missed this one. Darn my book budget is being all shot to heck. LOL But I'm loving it.

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  15. Chelsea, I think there's a strong link between paranormals and historicals -- dark, yummy, fantasy men.

    I do love my cover model (Nathan Kamp). My husband was not pleased that he didn't get another pretty girl to stare at. LOL.

    If you haven't seen it yet, Avon has put up a fun quiz to find out which duchesses you are -- http://tinyurl.com/4xaxx9g

    Thanks all for checking in.

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  16. Oh, Oh, Oh..... Great book. I just finished it. Ohhh Isabella! And Mark, naughty you. Need I say Loved it. If any body wants to read an excellent book, with some great scenes, read this book. You will not be able to put it down.

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  17. Lavinia will be stopping by to chose a winner.... Please come back and thanks for stopping by... new authors will be stopping by.. please be sure to come back you just might find your new favorite author here. :)

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  18. Book sounds great! Love the cover!! Congrats!

    Kirsten
    Cowgurlz_14@hotmail.com

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  19. The winner is commenter mmbourassa please email me at nettasreviewspot@gmail.com your address & size of your shirt.

    THanks

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