Jenn LeBlanc
Jenn is a novelist and photographer born, raised and living in the lee of the great Rocky Mountains. Her illustrated Novel THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE was originally released in February of 2011 to rave reviews and snarky comments. She recently revised the entire novel, turning it into a six-part serial with all new material and the never before released story of Perry, The Rake.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! I’m not sure what to say but what I already said because I’m not sure you’ll start here or there!! ;) So here we go again...feel free to skip my maundering and get to the love if you like.
I have to say my holidays have changed over the years, of course as a kid it was Christmas, and then when I first had my girls it was Easter because it’s spring and the egg hunt and pretty dresses and the rest.
But these days my favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day because I just love LOVE. And it isn’t just a couples day, it’s a day to celebrate everyone you love, we’re taught that in elementary school when we make little fancy bags and boxes and are told by our teachers to bring Valentines for everyone in the class, even the boys that pull your pigtails on the playground.
Well, the tables are turned as you grow up and while nobody is pulling my pigtails, I do still love sharing Valentines with everyone. So here is my Valentine for all of you. A very special one, from Perry to his lady love. I can’t tell you her name, it has been a closely guarded secret, but TODAY that secret is out in SUBMISSION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Five!!!
I’m very excited because this has been a long road to SUBMISSION. I won’t talk about it too much, but my novel THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE came out last February, and now it has been completely re-edited, with all new content and images (it is illustrated) and the final chapters including Perry’s Story.
You will find links and fun stuff...later, let’s get to the letter!!
My Lord Perry,
As you have requested, I am practicing my written communication by writing to you. Though I do not see it as a chore, it does seem to be a bit troublesome, as I have difficulty finding words for you even without a quill.
I cannot imagine my life without you. The day I crawled into your carriage and escaped my past was the day that changed the path of my life. If there had not been you, there would not be me.
As you can readily see, I practice every single day, I want you to be proud of me. More than that I want people to see past who I am; to see who you really are and what it is you have truly accomplished. I do not want to be your tarnish.
I wish to rub you clean, to shine you, so that no one who sees you will be left in doubt as to how well polished a man you are. You are brave and strong, and so very...very.
You know I have difficulties still, with this...but I practice. And I love you. For who you are, for who you were, for who you are becoming. I have to love your past for if it weren’t so, there would never have been us. As well, it has given you certain talents that I would prefer to not go without.
So today I say yes to your proposal, we shall lock ourselves away and not listen to the pounding on the door, or the complaints of your staff. Today we will shut away and I will learn from you, whatever you have to teach me. I believe you had a few more things to show me concerning your cravat, and those brackets on your headboard.
With my deepest regards,
Your Viscountess
Check out Perry and Lady Perry's love story in:
SUBMISSION: The Rake and the Recluse (Part 5)
Released TODAY
SUBMISSION: The Rake and the Recluse (Part 5)
Released TODAY
THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE Part Five: Perry leaves Roxleigh House without a backward glance only to be tossed headlong into one of the most difficult trials of his life. How will he protect the very thing he is dedicated to pursuing? How will a man dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure survive a woman who refuses to relent, when he knows he cannot have her.
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Make sure you catch up on the 4 previously released installments to this illustrated serial romance novel!
FREEDOM : Part One brings Francine to the world of the Duke of Roxleigh, clashing worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel, with all new material.
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FOUND : Part Two finds Francine in the world of the Duke of Roxleigh. The clashing of worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel continues as Francine finds her footing, discovers secrets about her elusive host, and learns more about herself than she ever thought possible.
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Taken: Part Three brings Francine and Gideon closer than they ever imagined possible, until the unimaginable tears them apart. What will Gideon do if he loses her, this time, forever?
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RUINATION: Part Four is full of revelations, celebrations, protestations and one surprise that will have you holding your breath for the final chapters. What has Perry done?
Jenn is giving away an ecopy of THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE: REDUX, to 1 lucky commenter (open internationally). Also, anyone that leaves a comment with an email address have a chance to be entered in the grand prize #WICKEDblog tour, which will be given away on March 1, 2012. So make sure you leave a comment on this post WITH email address AND fill out the rafflecopter for your chance to win big!
And don't forget to head over to Ramblings From This Chick blog, check out Lady Perry's letter to Perry, and comment/enter that giveaway as well!
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Swing by the special Sealed with a Kiss event page to get extra entries for the GRAND PRIZE!!!
This letter is so sweet, very romantic to. What will happen next, i can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine Day and thank you for giveawy!!
filiafantasy at gmail dot com
Thank you Filia! Isn't she sweet? I live her innocence, it's a good counterpoint to her rakish man. :)
DeleteJenn
Romantic, lovely letter. Can't wait to read the book to see what happens. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Thank you for entering Joanne!! Good luck ;)
DeleteJenn
Can't wait to read the response to this letter, or to read the series! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day Lady Red!! Did you make it over to Dani's blog for Perry's response? So very swoon worthy. Love me some Perry.
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Jenn
Hi Jenn, Happy Release of Submission :)
ReplyDeleteCambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you Na!!! I hope you are enjoying the books!!
DeleteJ
Lovely letter! Happy release day as well~ I have my copy all downloaded thanks to you :)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Lisa!! I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteJenn
Very nice letter.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate it.
DeleteJ
Both of the letters are lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines!!
sharocks13@yahoo.com
Thank you Sharon! Happy Valentines to you as well :)
DeleteJenn
I loved when Lady Perry just wrote "so very ... very."
ReplyDelete(I recently won a copy of your work and I'm really looking forward to reading it.)
Happy Valentine's Day!
Thank you again Tin! :)
DeleteJ
I'm just starting to read this story and I can't wait to finish it!
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Happy Valentines Day Yadira!!
DeleteJenn
Wow! I love this letter. I am really intrigued. The letter is just a little dirte :)
ReplyDeletejepebATverizonDOTnet
Jen it is...especially when read with the response from Perry. Oh yes. :)
ReplyDeleteJenn
Don't have an eReader - hope this story goes to print too.
ReplyDeletesallans d at yahoo dot com
Di, it will eventually go to print. Probably this spring, but as it is illustrated it costs a bit more to produce than a regular trade paperback. You can read it on your computer, or a smartphone as well though. :)
DeleteJenn
Oooh the things he can teach her! Made me laugh that she called writing a love letter a chore =)
ReplyDeleteIsn't she sweet?!?! Aw Perry, you better do right by this girl.
DeleteThanks for stopping by Lexi!
Jenn
I've tried to win before, I hope I get lucky this time.
ReplyDeleteluvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com
ooo Good luck Julianne! enter the other sites too!!
DeleteJenn
Thank you for the wonderful letter. I was already lucky enough to win a copy so there is no need to enter me. I am looking forward to reading the last of this series when it is released.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a happy V'day!
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DeleteThank you June!! It sounds like you are enjoying it and that, of course, makes me smile.
DeleteJenn
I did love the letter. It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteRomance on the trail (please, dear God, don’t touch me).
Thank you Marybelle!
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I'm curious about the brackets in Perry's headboard too, Jenn!
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asiancocoa94 at aol dot com
Heehee, oh Perry!!
ReplyDelete:) j
Great Letter! Thanks so much for doing this!
ReplyDeleteMary
Thank you for stopping by Mary!
DeleteJenn
I want to read about the things he has to teach her. ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, from what I have been told, the lessons are amazing. :)
DeleteJ
The letter is so romantic and sweet! It was truly wonderful and it make me think about the love letters I used to write when I was younger xD (I never posted them though lol)
ReplyDeleteverusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
Do you have your work available on kindle?
ReplyDeleteYes, all of the books are available on Kindle, just follow the links above in the post. or search The RAKE AND THE RECLUSE on Amazon or Kindle and they'll find them all. :)
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