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Two Truths and a Lie #ScandalousSecrets Tour #Giveaway with THERESA ROMAIN @TheresaRomain @SourcebooksCasa

January 1, 2015 By Mary 24 Comments

 

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Two Truths and a Lie—Heroine

 

Thank you for hosting me today in connection with the release of my newest historical romance, SECRETS OF A SCANDALOUS HEIRESS. It features a wily heroine pretending to be someone else, a mixed-race hero hunting his cousin’s blackmailer, and—of course!—a happily-ever-after once Joss and Augusta begin to help each other and reveal their true selves.

 

I’m here to tell you a little about Augusta Meredith, the heroine of SECRETS OF A SCANDALOUS HEIRESS. But in the spirit of a historical romance full of so many secrets and scandals, I’ll fudge the truth a bit. Two of these statements about Augusta are true, and one is a lie. See if you can pick it out!

 

  1. The heiress to a cosmetics fortune, Augusta had a tense relationship with her highbrow parents, who wanted her to marry well and have no direct involvement with the family business.

 

  1. Augusta was named before I came up with her family history. To give the Meredith family an origin story that made sense, I looked up the family history of the real-life writer George Meredith. Since he was from Portsmouth, Augusta’s family came from Portsmouth.

 

  1. At the beginning of the book, Augusta dislikes Joss’s blunt, sly sense of humor. But by the end of their story, it’s one of the things she enjoys most about being with him.

 

Historical romance author Theresa Romain pursued an impractical education that allowed her to read everything she could get her hands on. She then worked for universities and libraries, where she got to read even more. Eventually she started writing, too. She lives with her family in the Midwest.

 

What’s your most scandalous secret?

To celebrate the release of Theresa Romain’s latest title, Secrets of a Scandalous Heiress, we invite you to take part in her two truths and a lie prepub blitz! Tell two truths and one lie about yourself over Twitter and Facebook with the tag #ScandalousSecrets from December 29th to January 9th and challenge your friends and followers to see how well they know you!

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  1. Theresa Romain
    Theresa Romain says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Mary, thank you for hosting me today!

    Reply
  2. Seanna says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:45 am

    1. I hate chocolate
    2. I am a librarian
    3. I love cardigans

    Reply
    • Theresa Romain
      Theresa Romain says

      January 2, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Seanna, I have to guess that #1 is the lie. If you truly do hate chocolate, you are in rare company!

      Reply
  3. Rhianona – Reader and reviewer of all sorts of books.
    Rachel B says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:54 am

    hmm… I would say option 1.

    Sounds like a great book! looking forward to reading it.

    Reply
  4. amandasmother8
    charlene capodice says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I think # 1 is the lie

    Reply
  5. amandasmother8
    charlene capodice says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:03 am

    i think number 1 is the lie

    Reply
  6. lasvegasnan
    Nancy Jones says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:41 am

    #1 is the lie

    Reply
  7. Laurel Chevlen says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:58 am

    Okay, two truths and one lie. Here goes:
    1) I am a Goucher Girl
    2) I love cats
    3) I work as a librarian

    Reply
    • Theresa Romain
      Theresa Romain says

      January 2, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Laurel, I had to look up Goucher Girl. That is so specific, I’m guessing it must be true! Is the lie that you work as a librarian?

      Reply
  8. carol L – New Jersey – Love books and reading. Antiquing,Estate sales and flea markets are a favorite pastime of mine as well. But books and reading are an addiction.
    Carol L says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I think it’s number 1 that’s the lie. This cover is beautiful. I’m looking forward to reading this book.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    I’m looking most forward to watching the many changes in my new grandson. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
    • Theresa Romain
      Theresa Romain says

      January 2, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Nancy, congratulations! How old is he?

      Reply
  10. Theresa Romain
    Theresa Romain says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks for all the guesses! A little later today, I’ll tell you whether you’re right or not. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Deb PelletierC
    deb p says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Hope to be healthy.

    Reply
  12. Sharlene Wegner says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I am guessing number 1 is the lie.

    Reply
  13. Theresa Romain
    Theresa Romain says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    You all are some good guessers. 🙂 Every single one of you guessed that #1 was the lie, and you are right! Augusta was her doting parents’ only child, and they raised her to understand the family business. As a woman, she isn’t permitted to run it directly, but she figures out some ways around that.

    Number 2 is true–the writer George Meredith inspired a quick look at his origins, and that touched off Augusta’s parents’ entire backstory. Serendipity!

    Number 3 is also quite true. Augusta becomes very fond of Joss’s sly wit. I hope readers will too!

    Reply
  14. elena ✨ – United States
    elena says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I’m most looking forward to reading more books! And generally just being happier.

    Reply
  15. bookaholicholly
    Holly Letson says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I’d love to read more books this year. And, to spend more time with my honey.

    Hmm….2 truths and 1 lie, eh?

    1. I hate the color pink.
    2. I read 567 books in 2014.
    3. I love dresses, and wear them often.

    Reply
  16. Rita Wray
    Rita Wray says

    January 6, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time with my three grandkids. They are such a joy.

    Reply
  17. holdenj says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    I am looking forward to discovering some new authors to read this year! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Cindi – I am a writer and a reader...a lover of words and sounds. The emotions that these tiny little characters can evoke in a person constantly amazes and awes me. I love books so I write book reviews. I am a foodie so I write food articles. I also craft but haven't yet started a crafting column, lol. I'm a Beta Reader with intuition and valuable insight into what you are really trying to say. In other words, I'm a Master Wordsmith;)
    cindi clubbs says

    January 10, 2015 at 7:48 am

    What I would like to do in the new year is spend less time running around and more time achieving! Getting my things done in a timely manner. This calls for ADD meds, lol!!

    Reply
  19. Daniel M says

    January 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    not sure, barely survived the last one

    Reply
  20. Jo says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:27 am

    I’m looking forward to getting my garden started – I was kind of lazy with it last year.

    Reply
  21. exbuffalo2001
    Cassie says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Looking forward to all my grandson’s new first’s this year, including his first birthday!!!

    Reply

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