Lauren Dane consistently brings the awesome. This is no surprise to, really, anyone in the romance community. I particularly loved her new paranormal Bound by Magick series. The first book Heart of Darkness cleverly treated the bonding of two magic users as though they were werewolves meeting for the first time. Always human, but still very primal. Rather brilliant, really.
I had to know what she has in store for the second book Chaos Burning, which hits store June 5. Lauren was kind enough to give us a bit of insight into her hero Simon by letting the leading man write a love letter to heroine Lark. He loves her and knows she wouldn’t want him to get too sappy. We like the strong ones, don’t we, VBC readers?
Dear Lark,
My Dear Ass-Kicking Little Witch,Yeah, that’s better. Normally I wouldn’t open with dear mainly because you’re not an old woman who gave me a butterscotch at the airport or a relative. In the end I went with Dear because despite the way you come home with bruised knuckles and the blue hair dye you leave on my towels, you are dear to me. Dear and precious and all manner of important.
To say I never expected you is an understatement. No one could expect to find another person who comes to mean what you do me. You are fierce. You are soft and gentle with those you love. You are everything a male like me could ever dream of.
I could continue to get romantic but you’d get that look on your face and look at me warily. Probably punch me in the arm and reassure me I was totally going to get some so stop being mushy. But we both know you like it.
For today and the rest my life you will be my valentine. My heart’s mate and my fashion-challenged other half.
I love you seems a pale tribute to what you make me feel, so I also got you a new handgun.
Simon
We have one copy of the stellar and sexy Heart of Darkness for a VBC reader with a U.S. address. Enter by March 4, 2012.
Oh I loved this book! and I loved Simon!! Can’t WAIT for Chaos Burning!
I am anxiously awaiting Chaos Burning. LOVE the new series!!!
My exact thoughts, ladies. I’m really excited for Simon and Lark’s story.
Can’t wait for Chaos Burning. I’m more than ready for the next Dela Vega book.
I’m so excited for Chaos Burning!
What a lovely letter. I want one of those — Simon, not the letter. No wait… Simon AND the letter! 😉
Ooo, I like that request. A bit sad I didn’t think of it first.
That letter was so cute! Loved it.
I love the letter, it’s so romantic in a fun and cute way!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Love your books!!! Ready for the new one!!
Thanks, all and thank you, Chelsea for hosting me today.
Pam/Spaz – thank you! I’m pretty excited about it myself so I hope readers like it.
Valerie and Hailey – thanks!
Cindy – less than 50 days to Beneath the Skin so there’ll be some more de La Vega pretty soon
Rissa – LOL!
Alexandrea, Maria and Amy – thanks!
That letter was so great! I love all your books, especially your witch and shifter books.
Now that’s a realistic and romantic letter…something I’d have loved to receive. I even liked the “Ass-Kicking Little Witch” – my kind of pet name. And Simon: Yummy!
Not entering as have read and thoroughly enjoyed Heart of Darkness now eagerly awaiting Chaos Burning.
The love letter from Simon was a beautiful tribute to Lark and very playful in tone, I liked it!
Loved Heart of Darkness! Looking forward to Chaos Burning! Great Valentine letter-wish I had received one like that too!
That is so the kind of Valentines Day note I would want to find on my pillow!
Thanks Lauren
That was such a romantic valentine letter, and gave me some insight into Simon’s character. And I would love to read Heart of Darkness.
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Lauren Dane is a new-to-me author. I would love to read this book. It looks like my kinda book. The letter has me curious about those characters. I’m excited to find out more about them!
I can’t wait to meet this couple! Whether its now or in June, but a great book to look forward too! Thank you for the Valentine’s letter.
Really looking forward to this one :). Thank you.
omg that letter is awesome… made my black heart melt… 😉
LOL… awesome letter! I loved it, especially the end ” I love you seems a pale tribute to what you make me feel, so I also got you a new handgun”. LMAO… now I *have* to read this book!
Thanks so much for the spotlight and giveaway!
thanks for the chance to win…sounds like a great book.
A new handgun as a gift would melt my heart.
Great interview. Sounds like a good book.
the letter was great thanks for the chance to win book sound great
Loved the letter; and, the book definitely goes on my TBR list. Sounds great!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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This love letter really piqued my interest. I have seen Ms Dane’s name around and I woul love to try out Heart of Darkness! Thanks for the great giveaway!! 🙂