The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo - Blog Tour Promo
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kerrigan Byrne
Whether she’s writing about Celtic Druids, Victorian bad boys, or brash Irish
FBI Agents, Kerrigan Byrne uses her borderline-obsessive passion for history,
her extensive Celtic ancestry, and her love of Shakespeare in every book. She
lives at the base of the Rocky Mountains with her handsome husband and three
lovely teenage girls, but dreams of settling on the Pacific Coast. Her
Victorian Rebels novels include The Highwayman and The Highlander.
Social Links:
Author Website: http://www.kerriganbyrne.com/
Twitter: @Kerrigan_Byrne
Facebook: @KerriganByrneAuthor
Instagram: @KerriganByrne
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Summary:
The bravest of heroes. The brashest of rebels.
The boldest of lovers. These are the men who risk their hearts and their
souls—for the passionate women who dare to love them…
He is known only as The Rook. A man with no name, no past, no memories. He awakens in a mass grave, a magnificent dragon tattoo on his muscled forearm the sole clue to his mysterious origins. His only hope for survival—and salvation—lies in the deep, fiery eyes of the beautiful stranger who finds him. Who nurses him back to health. And who calms the restless demons in his soul…
A LEGENDARY LOVE
Lorelei will never forget the night she rescued the broken dark angel in the woods, a devilishly handsome man who haunts her dreams to this day. Crippled as a child, she devoted herself to healing the poor tortured man. And when he left, he took a piece of her heart with him. Now, after all these years, The Rook has returned. Like a phantom, he sweeps back into her life and avenges those who wronged her. But can she trust a man who’s been branded a rebel, a thief, and a killer? And can she trust herself to resist him when he takes her in his arms?
He is known only as The Rook. A man with no name, no past, no memories. He awakens in a mass grave, a magnificent dragon tattoo on his muscled forearm the sole clue to his mysterious origins. His only hope for survival—and salvation—lies in the deep, fiery eyes of the beautiful stranger who finds him. Who nurses him back to health. And who calms the restless demons in his soul…
A LEGENDARY LOVE
Lorelei will never forget the night she rescued the broken dark angel in the woods, a devilishly handsome man who haunts her dreams to this day. Crippled as a child, she devoted herself to healing the poor tortured man. And when he left, he took a piece of her heart with him. Now, after all these years, The Rook has returned. Like a phantom, he sweeps back into her life and avenges those who wronged her. But can she trust a man who’s been branded a rebel, a thief, and a killer? And can she trust herself to resist him when he takes her in his arms?
Q&A
with Kerrigan Byrne
Q: Describe the hero and heroine of The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo in three
words each.
A:
Hero: Tenacious. Lethal. Unyielding. Heroine: Wounded. Enduring. Lonely.
Q: What is one thing the heroine, Lorelei,
can’t live without?
A: Lorelai can’t live without her animals. She
runs an unofficial wildlife preserve where she nurses wounded animals from the
estuary back to health. If she didn’t have her precious friends to care for, I
don’t know what she’d do!
Q: What was the most played song on your
playlist while writing this novel?
A: I
listened to the soundtrack to the most recent Anna Karenina and Pride &
Prejudice by Dario Marianelli over and over. I know it by heart.
Q: What was your hardest scene to write in The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo?
A: One of my favorite scenes was the “wedding”
of The Rook and Lorelai. I loved how it was so serious, but because of who was
in attendance and the way pirates view marriage, it became rather ridiculous. I
giggled through the whole thing.
Q: What is one thing you would like readers to
take away from this story?
A: That forgiveness and communication are just
as important in a relationship as passion and excitement. I love that Lorelai
teaches the Rook not only that he has a heart, but how to express what is
inside it.
Q: What inspired you to write your first
book?
A: I
think every writer has that moment when their love of reading is so voracious
because they’re looking for one perfect story that they are aching to read
about. Then, the idea dawns on us that in order for that story to exist,
perhaps we have to write it ourselves. Not that any story is ever perfect, but
finally the one that has been burning a hole in your soul is finally told!
That’s how it happened for me, anyhow.
Q: Is there another particular author that
inspires you or that you enjoy reading?
A: Within my genre, I’d say Lisa Kleypas is just
an incredible and inspiring writer. I devour everything of hers. Outside of my
genre, I am constantly inspired by Christopher Moore. He’s alternately poignant
and hilarious and I learn more about great content from him than almost anyone
else!
Q: Where do you go or what resources do you
use to make sure your novels are historically correct?
A: Burke’s peerage is always super helpful. I
have a bevy of books and resource material on everything from Jack the Ripper
to Harper’s Bazaar to help me learn about a time period and the people who
lived there. Unfortunately, I still don’t get everything right 100% of the time.
It would certainly be more useful to time travel.
Q: Did you learn anything surprising while
researching for this novel?
A: I did! I did a ton of research on the
practice they used to call “Shanghai.” Life at sea was so difficult, shipping
captains were always understaffed. And so, to supplement their crew, they’d pay
brothels, cafes, and restaurants (not particularly reputable ones) to often
drug their customers and deliver them to the docks. The poor men would wake up
on a ship half way to Shanghai (thus the name) and had no choice but to work
for his keep until the ship docked again. Can you imagine?
Q: Why do you write historical and
contemporary romance?
A:
While history is my first love, I am also nuts about paranormal,
suspense, and mystery. I LOVE to unravel a good mystery. I used to work in law
enforcement, and I met so many incredible characters, that I knew I had to
write about them. I’m burning to have the time to revisit my contemporary
world.
Q: What do you do if you don’t feel like
writing anymore?
A: I try to do something inspiring. Go to a
concert, a winery, on a drive or hike, or hang out with friends. If it’s crunch
time and I can’t indulge myself, I call my wonderful brainstorm and critique
partners and they’re always there to help me cobble something together, even
when I don’t feel like it’s there. I rely on them heavily for inspiration!
Q: How did you feel the first time you
realized one of your books was a hit?
A: To be honest, I’m still not certain I’ve
ever really had that realization! However, I’m pretty sure I have the most
incredible fans and friends in the entire world and when I’m doubting myself,
or when I am in need of encouragement or validation, they’re always right there
with the kindest and most encouraging words.
Q: What’s next for the Victorian Rebels series?
A: I’m very excited to be working on a brand
new series entitled THE DEVILS OF DEVONSHIRE. However, I am absolutely planning
on writing two more books in the Victorian Rebels series because I know that
Chief Inspector Carlton Morley and Sebastian Moncrieff both need to have their
stories told. I’ve been yearning to write them for years! They’ll both be coming in 2019, so keep an
eye out!
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