Secrets & Lies: Heirs Book 1: (Romantic suspense series) (Book 1 of 3 in Heirs series)
Secrets & Lies: Heirs Book 1: (Romantic suspense series) (Book 1 of 3 in Heirs series)
By Elleby Harper Publisher self-publishedISBN
ANSI B01DIRZAVA
Published in Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical, Mystery Thrillers, Romance,Synopsis
One bad to the bone hottie. An inseparable friendship. Risky decisions.
Welcome to glitzy, ritzy, glam-filled 1985. Maixent, heir to Europe’s most glamorous throne, is as cool as stone-washed jeans. Charley, heir to America’s premier political family, is as hot as neon sweatbands. But will their hearts fall head over big hair in love or will the deadly secret from their mothers’ past rip apart a royal dynasty and a political family?
Since high school, Leigh and Nikki have shared their deepest secrets. As their lives diverge through marriage, Leigh’s addiction to living on the edge jeopardizes both her future and Nikki’s. Their secret stays buried for nearly thirty years, until Leigh’s son and Nikki’s daughter fall in love.
He is Prince Maixent, Europe’s most eligible bachelor and heir to the glamorous Dragonblood Throne. She is Charley Cassidy, the President’s daughter and America’s political princess.
Will their hearts find love before their mothers’ secret rips apart one of America’s greatest political families and a royal dynasty?
Secrets & Lies is a romantic mystery told from the perspective of two different generations, two different families. If you like your romance filled with a cast of sizzling characters, glamorous intrigue and a touch of humor then download Secrets & Lies: Heirs Book 1 to become your next favorite read. It is not a stand alone romance. It is book 1 of a 3 part series.
What is the Tag Line for your book? (A short description of your book in a sentence or two)
One bad to the bone hottie. An inseparable friendship. Risky decisions. Welcome to glitzy, ritzy, glam-filled 1985. Maixent, heir to Europe’s most glamorous throne, is as cool as stone-washed jeans. Charley, heir to America’s premier political family, is as hot as neon sweatbands. But will their hearts fall head over big hair in love or will the deadly secret from their mothers’ past rip apart a royal dynasty and a political family?
Do you write full time or part time
As full-time as I can make it.
How do you structure your day when you write
I try to do the creative stuff in the morning and then fit the business/promotional stuff in in the afternoons and around the edges.
Why do you write? (Example; For fun, to make extra money, a personal experience you want to share with the public)
It is something I was born to do.
What are you working on right now / or your most recent work
I am working on book 4 in my Heirs series. This one focuses on Declan's story, set during the same year that the first 3 books occupy.
What inspired you to create this book
It was to do with coincidences and their consequences.
What genre do you write in and why did you choose it
I don't think my books fit completely into specified genres. They contain romance, but with suspense and mystery, tied to family drama and saga. When I have to, I nominate myself as a romantic suspense writer.
How much research did you do on your book? (If it applies)
Tons. Absolutely tons. My books are set in 1985 and I had to make this as real as possible. I have been praised for my authenticity, so the research was worth it.
How do you think you have evolved creatively from when you first started writing until now
I think I have been developing more in my technical skills, structuring the novel, POV and so on.
What was the hardest thing about writing this book for you
Believing in myself and my writing and that it was worth putting out to the public.
What was the most rewarding
Knowing that people actually enjoy the series and are reading it.
If you had to start over, is there anything you would do different
I wouldn't have held back for so long, I would have just gone for it.
How have you evolved from when you first started writing until now
Hopefully I'm not evolving into a dinosaur :)
Are you a planner type person, or do you prefer to dive right in when you write
I started the series by diving right in. But now, on my fourth book, I have planned the outline and I do find that helps on days when you're feeling mentally challenged.
How much dialogue do you have with your readers
As much as they want - I am always open to my readers.
Do they influence your writing
Of course! I take their input on board and am constantly re-examining my writing and (hopefully) honing my skills. I don't want to write in a vaccuum, so my readers are very important.
Do you recommend being a part of a support groups to help you with your writing
It depends on your personality I think. Some people thrive on support and others are more comfortable going it alone.
Do you work with an editor If so, how much input do they have
I have worked with two editors on this series, but found their input wasn't exactly at the level I wanted. I will be looking for another editor for book 4.
Do you have any tips or useful resources on marketing
Keep track of everything you do. If you find something works - do more of it! Learn as much as you can from other who are more successful in your genre.
How are you publishing this book? (Indie / self-published, traditional)
It is self-published.
What are your thoughts on book series
They seem to work well for ebooks, but obviously, as a writer, it depends what stories you have inside that need to come out.
How long do you think a book should be? (Pages or words)
As long as the string you need to tie it all up.
Do you have a strategy for finding reviewers
I think you just have to put yourself out there and ask. I'm only just starting to get reviews on Amazon now, but they have been great.
What advice would you give to your younger self today
Have more confidence and belief in your dreams. Just go for it.
What is your favorite book or film
Oh, where do I start? I just have too many to list!
If you don’t already have one, do you have plans to have a book trailer and what are your thoughts on them overall
Yes I have book trailers for books 1 and 2, they can be viewed on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIaCH_rJfQzVOJUAbBU_FZAUnfortunately I haven't found they are viewed much so I don't think they contribute a great deal to getting people to my books. But every little bit helps, and they were a lot of fun to make.
What are you working on next
I'm working on book 4 in my Heirs series, titled Romancing Jazz. It is Declan's story, still set in 1985, but as events impacted him.
When you get frustrated, how do you deal with it
If I'm alone I'll throw a tantrum. If I'm in public I'll try not to throw a tantrum.
What advice would you give a writer that is just starting out
If writing is something you were born to do, don't let anyone stand in your way. And every day keep writing and learning how to write better.
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