BLOG TOUR: Recklessly Royal by Nichole Chase

Welcome to the Official Blog Tour for Recklessly Royal, #2 of the Suddenly series, by Nichole Chase!

Genre:

New Adult Contemporary Romance

Series:

Suddenly Series

Publish Date:

March 25, 2014

Publisher:

Avon

Synopsis:

Catherine has spent her life being the perfect princess. She’s kept her hands clean, her head down, and most importantly—men at arm’s length. After all, most men are after only one thing, and for Cathy there’s a lot more at stake than her bed; she has to worry about the fate of an entire nation. But at the rate she’s going, Cathy is afraid she’ll give the Virgin Queen a run for her money. She is tired of waiting for someone good enough to come along. She has a plan, and it all hinges on seducing the one man who seems utterly unimpressed by all things royal. The one man she is tempted by more than any other . . .

When David arrives at the royal wedding of his friend, the newly ordained Duchess Samantha Rousseau, he expected to feel uncomfortable and out of his element, but he wasn’t prepared to be targeted by Prince Alex’s gorgeous younger sister. With Cathy’s giant blue eyes, killer figure, and sense of humor, it won’t take long before he gives in. But when he finds out just how innocent the crown princess really is, will he play the part of knight in shining armor or the dashing rogue?

     

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*Interview with Nichole Chase*

Thank you for taking the time for this interview! I thought we could start with all-too-common question, especially for readers who are new to your books, what inspired you to become a writer?

I would say it’s more of a compulsion. I’ve always had stories in my head and the only way to get them out is to write them down. Sometimes it starts with a character or a random thought.

I started writing when I was little and never thought it was something I would do professionally. One day I decided I was going to try! Thankfully I haven’t stopped.

Favorite books and/or authors?

This is tough. I read a lot of paranormal and fantasy. I also love cozy mysteries and romances. Oh, and I’m a sucker for Christmas romances!

As for authors, I love:

Anne McCaffrey
JK Rowling
Janet Evanovich
Tamora Pierce
Patricia Briggs

Kelley Armstrong
Chloe Neill
Elizabeth Hunter
Fisher Amelie
Sophie Jordan

A TON MORE!

What genre is your favorite to write?

I started out writing paranormal and loved it, but contemporary romance is just as much fun. I have to say it’s not the genre that’s important to me, but the story that has captured my brain.

Describe Princess Catherine in three words.

Bright, caring, fun.

Which point of view do you prefer to write in, first person and/or third person?

I’ve written in both and think each have their good points. When writing contemporary I think it’s helpful for the reader to be directly in the heroines/ heroes mind.

What is the best part of being a writer? And the worst?

The best part is living in my imagination. I get to daydream for a living!

The worst part would be deadlines! Some people work better with them, but for me they make me feel rushed.

What gave you the idea or inspiration to write the Royal series? How many books will be in this series?

At this time, there are three books planned in the Royal series. (Suddenly Royal - available now, Recklessly Royal - available 3/25, Reluctantly Royal - available 8/2014)

The series really started out with the idea of Samantha—a normal, down to Earth character that would abhor being in the spotlight, wearing fancy clothes, and playing princess. From there it just spiraled into a full story. What would make her accept that lifestyle and responsibility? I had to know.

Did you have to do any research for this series?

Yes! There are a lot of things I didn’t know about royals and how titles worked. I took some liberties since the country is one from my imagination, but I tried to walk the line of reality.

I also researched raptors (the bird kind, not the dinosaurs) to make sure I got my facts correct. I sort of cheated here, because my sister is a wildlife biologist working with raptors. This meant I had an easy access to information. I just plied her with books and gift certificates to get a massage.

Are the characters from your imagination or from real people and/or experiences? Or a little bit of both?

Mostly from my imagination, though I think Sam from Suddenly Royal is the closest character to me that I’ve ever written. The rest of them are made up, though maybe little bits and pieces of real life sneak in.

Which character(s) in this series was your favorite to write?

That’s like asking me to choose a favorite child! I can’t. I love them all.

What are you currently working on? What can we, readers, expect in the near future?

I have several things in the works, but I can’t say exactly what is going to come next.

Cookies or cupcakes?

Cupcakes. Gawd, I love cupcakes. I even like making and decorating them! And then eating them, of course.

I have a lot of friends who are aspiring writers, what advice would you give them?

Keep going. Don’t stop. Get people in your life that you can trust to be honest and give you brutal feedback. Then keep going. Keep working.

Thank you again for taking the time for this interview.

Thank you for having me on your blog!

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Suddenly Series:

  

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**About the Author**

Nichole Chase is a daydreamer. No, really, just ask any of the math teachers that had the misfortune of seeing her name appear on their class schedule. For years, she has had story lines and character begging for attention, but she resolutely pushed them aside to focus on more normal (read, boring) jobs.

Well, no longer! She is currently heeding the voices in her head and frantically writing their stories. Ms. Chase is the author of the Dark Betrayal Trilogy, Flukes and Suddenly Royal (including several short stories).

Nichole resides in South Georgia with her husband, energetic daughter, dog, tortoise, and two cats. When not devouring novels by the dozens, she may be found writing, painting, crafting, or chasing her daughter around the house while making monster noises.

Stay connected with Nichole Chase

Website

   

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***The Giveaway***

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RELEASE DAY LAUNCH: Recklessly Royal by Nichole Chase

Welcome to the Release Day Launch for Recklessly Royal, #2 of the Suddenly series, by Nichole Chase!

Genre:

New Adult Contemporary Romance

Series:

Suddenly Series

Publish Date:

March 25, 2014

Publisher:

Avon

Synopsis:

Catherine has spent her life being the perfect princess. She’s kept her hands clean, her head down, and most importantly—men at arm’s length. After all, most men are after only one thing, and for Cathy there’s a lot more at stake than her bed; she has to worry about the fate of an entire nation. But at the rate she’s going, Cathy is afraid she’ll give the Virgin Queen a run for her money. She is tired of waiting for someone good enough to come along. She has a plan, and it all hinges on seducing the one man who seems utterly unimpressed by all things royal. The one man she is tempted by more than any other . . .

When David arrives at the royal wedding of his friend, the newly ordained Duchess Samantha Rousseau, he expected to feel uncomfortable and out of his element, but he wasn’t prepared to be targeted by Prince Alex’s gorgeous younger sister. With Cathy’s giant blue eyes, killer figure, and sense of humor, it won’t take long before he gives in. But when he finds out just how innocent the crown princess really is, will he play the part of knight in shining armor or the dashing rogue?

     

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*Excerpt*

I was a bit sloshed, but I wasn’t going to tell Sam that. My legs slipped and I slid the rest of the way to the ground, my head stopping my fall. Maybe I was drunker than I thought. The doorbell rang as I scrambled up from my spot on the floor.

“I’ve got it!” Chadwick took off to the front door, his steps a little too loud.

Backing away from the pole, I took a running jump and grabbed directly in the middle. I used my momentum to swing my legs high in the air. Making sure I had a good grip on the pole, I spread my legs into a split.

 
“Wow.” A deep voice broke into my thoughts and I looked up. A man was standing next to Chadwick, wearing a backpack and carrying a large duffle bag. His dark eyes ran over my body and I shivered, which was a bad thing. My hands slipped and I fell, crashing to the floor with a loud oof.

 

“Are you okay?” Sam ran over and helped me stand up, but I wasn’t feeling any pain. In fact, I was feeling awesome. Looking past Sam’s shoulder, I smiled at the hottie and waved. He was perfection, from his messy dark hair down to his scuffed boots. And exactly what we needed to end the night with a bang.

 

“Heeeyyooou. I don’t remember hiring a stripper, but boy am I glad you showed up.” I let Sam help me up to my feet and wondered why she was making a choking sound. I slapped her on the back, worried. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. Fine!” Sam barked a laugh. “That’s not—”

“Good! Because it looks like I outdid myself!” I turned her around with a flourish to look at the delicious man standing on the stairs. His shirt strained across his chest as he shifted his feet and I found myself thinking about tracing my fingers across those hard lines. I let my eyes run over him instead, taking in the tight plaid shirt, worn jeans, and work boots. There was nothing polished or metropolitan about him. Everything screamed outdoors. And I liked it.

“Cathy,” Sam tried to stop me, but I shrugged her off and skipped up the steps.

“What are you supposed to be? A lost lumberjack?” I pulled the heavy bag out of his hands and set it on the ground. “We’ll, c’mon! Someone start some music.” I gyrated my hips a little and wiggled my eyebrows. “Take it off, bab-ay!”

“If you insist, gorgeous.” His American accent gave me pause as a dim memory tried to fight through the fog in my brain, but it didn’t last long. His eyes stayed locked on mine as his calloused fingers worked the top couple of his buttons free. I wasn’t sure if it was the alcohol, or just his deep brown eyes, but I was entranced. I didn’t even notice when Sam climbed the stairs.

I couldn’t look away from him as he slowly unbuttoned his shirt and exposed the skin underneath. The need to touch that tantalizing bit of flesh raced through me and my fingers twitched. Hypnotized by eye the color of melted chocolate, I leaned forward. One corner of his mouth turned up into a smirk and it only added to his appeal. Where it might have been a turn off in another man, It simply added to this strippers appeal. I smiled in response, eager for him to continue.

“God, please don’t, David. I’ll never be able to look at you again.” She covered his hands with her own and laughed, her cheeks a bright red.

“David?” I looked at him, confused, before looking over my shoulder at Jess. She was nodding her head with wide eyes like I was supposed to remember something. “David?” I said the name again, mulling over what that could mean.

I looked down at the bag I had taken from him and my eyes landed on his boots. It was then that a moment of clarity surged through my mind like a stampede of wild horses and I covered my mouth.

“Oh God.” A wave of nausea hit me. “You’re Sam’s friend.”

I promptly turned around and threw up into a potted plant.

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Suddenly Series:

  

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**About the Author**

Nichole Chase is a daydreamer. No, really, just ask any of the math teachers that had the misfortune of seeing her name appear on their class schedule. For years, she has had story lines and character begging for attention, but she resolutely pushed them aside to focus on more normal (read, boring) jobs.

Well, no longer! She is currently heeding the voices in her head and frantically writing their stories. Ms. Chase is the author of the Dark Betrayal Trilogy, Flukes and Suddenly Royal (including several short stories).

Nichole resides in South Georgia with her husband, energetic daughter, dog, tortoise, and two cats. When not devouring novels by the dozens, she may be found writing, painting, crafting, or chasing her daughter around the house while making monster noises.

Stay connected with Nichole Chase

Website

   

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***The Giveaway***

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Release Day Launch Organized by