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And as of next year, shell havethree, EW can exclusively reveal.

Also part of their group is her suitor, Ernest Steeple, and his brother Benjamin.

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So he asks Imogene to teach him how to draw.

This isnt theonlyhitch in the pairs love story.

So now all of a sudden Emily is in love as well, laughs Anstey.

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But I would definitely point to those two authors as my influence for sure.

But usually, the male protagonist is quite a bit older.

Sometimes theyre rakes and theyre of ill repute.

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Thats what I play around with more than trying to make them one jot down of person or another.

If somebody says that thats unusual, then people are more comfortable.

What inspired you to start writing YA Regency romances?Ive always loved Regency romance.

In fact, I was reading Barbara Cartland, when I was 12 or 13.

But Im not sure I want to admit that.

So I love bringing characters into that change.

I love being present in the moment theyre stepping out into the world.

But the thing is, I like my characters.

And in that day and age, it was not only illegal, it was considered immoral.

It was just downright dangerous to be gay.

What do you tend to research when it comes to your books?I research everything.

I have so many books that I go through them like candy.

I really enjoy that aspect of it.

Duels & Deceptionwill be available for purchase on April 11.Suitors and Sabotagewont hit bookshelves till next year.