New Title Tuesday! Barbara Monajem – To Kiss a Rake

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To Kiss a Rake, Barbara Monajem
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: July 29, 2015

WHEN A LADY IS ABDUCTED BY MISTAKE…

Melinda Starling doesn’t let ladylike behavior get in the way of true love. She’s secretly helping with an elopement, when she’s tossed into the waiting coach and driven away by a notorious rake.

REVENGE REALLY DOESN’T PAY.

Miles Warren, Lord Garrison, comes from a family of libertines, and he’s the worst of them all—or so society believes. When Miles helps a friend to run away with an heiress, it’s an entertaining way to revenge himself on one of the gossips who slandered him.

Except that he drives off with the wrong woman…and as if that wasn’t scandalous enough, he can’t resist stealing a kiss.

Buy Links
Amazon US | Amazon UK | | Amazon Canada | Amazon Australia

Who first encouraged you to write?
My third grade teacher, who liked the beginning of my story about apple tree gnomes so much that I wrote a lousy ending to avoid getting any more attention. Eventually I got my courage up and wrote some more.

What inspired you to write this book?
No idea! The original inspiration is lost in the mists of time.

What do you think is the most important quality to cultivate to be a successful writer?
Confidence — A mixture of belief in oneself strengthened with persistence and tempered by humility.

About the Author

Barbara Monajem started writing at eight years old. She wandered from children’s fantasy to paranormal mysteries and at the moment writes historical romance.

Connect with Barbara: Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook Page | Goodreads

27 thoughts on “New Title Tuesday! Barbara Monajem – To Kiss a Rake”

Love that blurb. Can’t wait to read the book. Many happy sales.

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:56 pm said:

Thank you, Barb! Sometimes the blurb practically writes itself (she says while drawing a complete blank re the next book’s blurb).

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The book sounds great. Good job!

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm said:

Hi, Ames! Thanks so much. 🙂

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That was a great interview!! I love the gnomes!

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:

Hi, Ella. I wish I could find the manuscript of that story. I have a box of things from my primary school days, but it’s not in there, alas.

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Will there be a series from this book? (Would love to see one 🙂

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:

Yes, Jessica! I am almost finished writing the next book. It’s Colin’s story. :~))

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Love your historical Romances, Barb!

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:

Thanks, Vicki! 🙂

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Interesting background blend – after my own heart! Would love to see how it informs historical fiction.

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:

Hi, Christine. I’ve certainly done a lot of wandering, writing-wise. 😉

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Oh gosh, I just loved your answer to being a successful writer!!! Wonderful!

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 2:07 pm said:

Thanks, Red. It’s a seesaw of sorts. 😉

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Really loved the blurb!!

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 3:32 pm said:

Thanks, Crystal. It sort of wrote itself. 🙂

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Love the blurb. Will share with my friends. 🙂

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Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm said:

Thank you, Linda. I appreciate it very much! 🙂

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I’d never thought about confidence as an important quality for a writer. But now that you’ve mentioned it, it makes sense. It’s crucial if we are to keep going in the face of less than stellar sales, reviews, or bad days at the keyboard. Good blog. Thanks to both of you.

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Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:06 am said:

Glad you enjoyed it, Gay.

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Love the bit where he drives off with the wrong woman. Men are so careless like that! Your book sounds like great fun Barbara.

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Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:08 am said:

Thanks, Elizabeth. LOL! Poor fellow, it wasn’t entirely his fault. On the other hand, she could hardly be expected to introduce herself in the mews at midnight!

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Loved the blurb! Good luck with the new release and you’re totally right about the important quality – confidence. Very true!

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Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:08 am said:

Thanks, Holly. Wishing us all the confidence we need!!

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Boy, do you guys love Barbara! (What’s not to love?) 🙂 Thanks for being on the blog, Barbara and sharing your book with us.

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Thanks, Mari! I hope to return some day…

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marichristie on August 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:

Anytime at all. 🙂 Put me on the go-to list.

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Barbara Bettis on August 11, 2015 at 8:22 am said:

Love that blurb. Can’t wait to read the book. Many happy sales.

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Barb! Sometimes the blurb practically writes itself (she says while drawing a complete blank re the next book’s blurb).
  
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AmesGrace on August 11, 2015 at 8:29 am said:

The book sounds great. Good job!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  Hi, Ames! Thanks so much. 🙂
  
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ellaquinnauthor on August 11, 2015 at 8:31 am said:

That was a great interview!! I love the gnomes!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Hi, Ella. I wish I could find the manuscript of that story. I have a box of things from my primary school days, but it’s not in there, alas.
  
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jessicajefferson on August 11, 2015 at 11:29 am said:

Will there be a series from this book? (Would love to see one 🙂

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Yes, Jessica! I am almost finished writing the next book. It’s Colin’s story. :~))
  
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Victoria Vane on August 11, 2015 at 1:27 pm said:

Love your historical Romances, Barb!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Vicki! 🙂
  
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Christine on August 11, 2015 at 1:49 pm said:

Interesting background blend – after my own heart! Would love to see how it informs historical fiction.

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:
  
  Hi, Christine. I’ve certainly done a lot of wandering, writing-wise. 😉
  
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redljameson on August 11, 2015 at 1:55 pm said:

Oh gosh, I just loved your answer to being a successful writer!!! Wonderful!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Red. It’s a seesaw of sorts. 😉
  
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Crystal Cox on August 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm said:

Really loved the blurb!!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Crystal. It sort of wrote itself. 🙂
  
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lindabradleyauthor on August 11, 2015 at 3:26 pm said:

Love the blurb. Will share with my friends. 🙂

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- Barbara Monajem on August 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Linda. I appreciate it very much! 🙂
  
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Gay Yellen on August 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm said:

I’d never thought about confidence as an important quality for a writer. But now that you’ve mentioned it, it makes sense. It’s crucial if we are to keep going in the face of less than stellar sales, reviews, or bad days at the keyboard. Good blog. Thanks to both of you.

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- Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:06 am said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed it, Gay.
  
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elizabethpreston2000 on August 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm said:

Love the bit where he drives off with the wrong woman. Men are so careless like that! Your book sounds like great fun Barbara.

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- Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Thanks, Elizabeth. LOL! Poor fellow, it wasn’t entirely his fault. On the other hand, she could hardly be expected to introduce herself in the mews at midnight!
  
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hollybushbooks on August 12, 2015 at 4:32 am said:

Loved the blurb! Good luck with the new release and you’re totally right about the important quality – confidence. Very true!

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- Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 8:08 am said:
  
  Thanks, Holly. Wishing us all the confidence we need!!
  
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marichristie on August 12, 2015 at 1:50 pm said:

Boy, do you guys love Barbara! (What’s not to love?) 🙂 Thanks for being on the blog, Barbara and sharing your book with us.

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Barbara Monajem on August 12, 2015 at 4:07 pm said:

Thanks, Mari! I hope to return some day…

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- marichristie on August 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  Anytime at all. 🙂 Put me on the go-to list.
  
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