RNN welcomes author Ashley March for her second visit. Ashley is including a giveaway with her interview, so be sure to read the interview to the end.

Ashley March’s second book “Romancing the Countess” releases on September 6, 2011. RNN named it a Recommended Read. Read our review.

Book Description:

Sebastian Madinger, the Earl of Wriothesly, thought he'd married the perfect woman-until a fatal accident revealed her betrayal with his best friend. After their deaths, Sebastian is determined to avoid a scandal for the sake of his son. But his best friend's widow is just as determined to cast her mourning veil aside by hosting a party that will surely destroy both their reputations and expose all of his carefully kept secrets...

Leah George has carried the painful knowledge of her husband's affair for almost a year. All she wants now is to enjoy her independence and make a new life for herself-even if that means being ostracized by the Society whose rules she was raised to obey. Now that the rumors are flying, there's only one thing left for Sebastian to do: silence the scandal by enticing the improper widow into becoming a proper wife. But when it comes to matters of the heart, neither Sebastian nor Leah is prepared for the passion they discover in each other's arms....

“Romancing the Countess” by Ashley March (historical, Signet Eclipse, September 2011, $7.99, 320pp)

“Romancing the Countess” is Ashley March’s second book following last years’ debut, “Seducing the Duchess.” In both books, March pits her heroes and heroines against each other ratcheting up the sexual tension and the emotional conflict to deliver books worth reading. March ups the ante this time around with a story that truly captured my imagination.

“Romancing Lady Cecily” by Ashley March (historical, Signet eSpecial, August 2011, $2.99, 15,000 words): Lady Cecily Bishop is just your average London debutante, enjoying her season until her arranged marriage takes place - to a man whose identity is kept secret from her. Her betrothed invested in her father’s business venture in order to gain Cecily as his wife, but demanded she not be told his name. While the unknown man has been pushing back the wedding for the past two years, another man, Baron Sedgwick used that time to seduce our heroine. Ok, so maybe Cecily isn’t really a typical debutante.

Ashley March, whose debut book “Seducing the Duchess” was released this past October, is doing something special for fans of historical romance this month with the 1^st Annual March Madness Blog Party. Each day, Ashley is partying with guest posts from historical romance authors, spotlights on romance community sites, daily giveaways, etc. Swing on by when you get a chance to read some great posts and see what someone might be giving away.

RNN would also like to thank Ashley for spotlighting Romance Novel News today!

On October 5, Signet Eclipse releases “Seducing the Duchess,” a historical romance by Denver-based debut author Ashley March. The story follows Philip, the Duke of Rutherford, as he tries to win back his wife Charlotte after three years of neglect – and cruelty.

While Philip had set his wife aside in favor of his mistress, Charlotte has been living a separate life, coquetting and carousing with other men. She hopes her scandalous behavior will make Philip petition for a divorce - but he kidnaps her instead.

“Seducing the Duchess” (Historical, Signet Eclipse, $6.99), by Ashley March: The Duke of Rutherford wants his wayward wife back. After three years of neglect and cruelty, Philip has decided to woo his wife Charlotte and revive their marriage. But it won’t be easy.  

While Philip had set his wife aside in favor of his mistress, Charlotte has been living a separate life, coquetting and carousing with other men. She hopes her scandalous behavior will make Philip petition for a divorce - but he kidnaps her instead.

Philip takes her to their country estate, far from the distractions of London, to carry out his plan, however, Charlotte is not easily swayed.