The Epicurean Series by Sorcha Grace
Book two... A Sip of You... is now available!!
Book one... A Taste of You... is currently FREE!!
The undeniable chemistry between food photographer Catherine Kelley and billionaire gourmand William Lambourne has become an unquenchable thirst…
Catherine’s career in Chicago is taking off and the handsome stormy-eyed stranger who recently rocked her world has become—dare she say it?—her boyfriend. Dating a billionaire who’s a god in the bedroom and a virtuoso in the kitchen definitely has its perks. But it’s the unguarded, tender moments with William that stir Cat’s heart and reawaken her appetite for love. A weekend trip to William’s vineyard so he can face a painful loss puts their new relationship to the test. Complex and layered, William is at once passionate and sweet, but also prickly and guarded. He’s promised openness, but it becomes immediately clear that Cat’s version of honesty and his are as different as chardonnay and pinot noir. It’s hard to fault William for his secretive ways when Cat knows she’s holding back, too. As the attraction between them gets even hotter, Catherine and William must share all of their secrets before their relationship can truly begin. And little does Cat know how dangerous confronting their pasts will be. Book 2 in the The Epicurean series.
…“Sometimes I wonder
what you’re doing with me.”
He raised a brow as
he slid out a drawer, produced a corkscrew, and began to open the bottle of
wine. “Why would you say that? It’s me who doesn’t deserve you. You’re
talented, smart, beautiful, and great in bed. How lucky am I?”
Well, when he put it
that way… My cheeks flushed, but I made myself accept the compliment. “Thank
you. I just meant that I’m such a mess, and you’re so organized.” I watched as
he effortlessly pulled out the cork and then grabbed two wine glasses from an
upper cabinet. He poured, filling each with a deep pink liquid that I
immediately recognized.
“Is that the same
rosé we drank at Casa di Rosabela?” I asked. The rosé that he was so proud of,
the rosé which had inspired my safe word. I could feel my blush deepen across
my cheeks.
William smiled
broadly as he handed me a glass. “Very observant. It is. See, I’ll make a wine
connoisseur out of you yet, Catherine. Cheers.” We touched glasses. I sipped
the wine, dribbling a bit on my bottom lip. I lifted my hand to catch it before
it ran onto my chin, but he grabbed my hand and shook his head. His eyes were
dark and intense. My breath hitched.
“Messy can be sexy,”
he said, touching his finger to my mouth. “Very sexy.” He dipped his head and
licked the drop of wine from my bottom lip. At the taste of him mixed with the
bright yet delicate flavors of the rosé, my thoughts flashed back to Napa, to
our night with the honey and handcuffs and his scorching hot kisses between my
legs. My arms came up and I wrapped them around his neck, pulling his mouth to
mine for a deeper kiss. He didn’t resist, and this time I pushed him back,
pinning him to the counter and pressing against him.
“I thought…you
wanted to talk,” he said, his voice husky and breathless with need. I loved
that I could do this to him, that I could make him want me so much.
“Talking can wait,”
I muttered. “I’ve missed you too much.” …
Twitter: @SorchaGrace
Can
you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I’ve been writing
romance for several years and have (traditionally) published about 20 novels in
another romance genre. Writing erotic
contemporaries as Sorcha Grace is new creative endeavor.
What
do you do when you are not writing?
I’m a wife and
mother. I enjoy spending time with my
family, exercising, reading, movies, the beach, eating…and cooking.
Do
you have a day job as well?
I’m a full-time
writer
When
did you first start writing and when did you finish your first book?
I started writing in
January 2000. I had a little extra time and an idea for a book that just
wouldn’t go away. I finished that book about 6 months later, though it was in
no way publishable. I did work on it for several more years and eventually it
was my first published novel!
How
did you choose the genre you write in?
I’ve always loved
romance and I grew up reading it, so writing it felt very natural to me.
Because I write in more than one romance genre, I get to indulge lots of
different interests and also explore lots of different things I’m curious
about. I feel very, very lucky.
Do
you listen to music while writing?
Sometimes, but it
can be distracting when I am actually typing away. More frequently I listen to
music a lot when I’m thinking about my story or about my characters. Music can
help to set the mood for me or spark a phrase or a line of a dialog. I drive around a lot, listening to particular
songs, when I am trying to figure something out in my story.
Is
there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either
growing up or as an adult?
So, so many, as I’ve
always been a serious reader. Pride
& Prejudice by Jane Austen is my forever favorite. I’m also a longtime huge
fan of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series.
Can
you tell us about your challenges in getting your first book published?
The biggest
challenge was getting an editor’s attention. I imagine that hasn’t changed
much. So many talented authors are submitting novels for consideration. I was
lucky to have attracted an agent’s attention and to have a unique, timely idea
for a book. I had also honed my craft through years of writing workshops and
contests.
If
you had to go back and do it all over, is there any aspect of your novel or
getting it published that you would change?
Yes, of course!
There is so much I would do differently Hindsight is 20-20, right? I would have
left my first agent earlier in my career, and I would not have taken some of
his advice toward the end. He didn’t have my best interests in mind. But
everything works out in the end, and I’m so happy with my career now.
How
do you market your work? What avenues have you found to work best for your
genre?
As Sorcha Grace, I
have a growing audience on Facebook and Twitter. A TASTE OF YOU, Book 1 in my THE EPICUREAN
series, was offered on NetGalley and hundreds of ARCs were downloaded, so I
received lots of reviews and ratings on Goodreads and that’s how readers first
found out about me. Several wonderful
authors whom I admire were also kind enough to read A TASTE OF YOU and offer
blurbs, which was great. I also did lots
of blog guest posts including for both USA Today and Huffington Post. Bethenny
Frankel included me in an article about self-publishing moms on her talkshow’s
website, www.bethenny.com. I’m also a member of RWA and attend the
national convention most years. I also attend RT, and other romance-related
events. I’ve been involved in romance
publishing for a long time, so I am pretty well networked and have lots of
author friends to turn to for advice.
What
was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
Chapter 20 was my
favorite only because it’s such an important moment in Catherine and William’s
relationship. It’s tender, sweet, and heartfelt, and I really love Cat &
William when they’re emotionally vulnerable and genuine like that.
How
did you come up with the title?
I came up with the
titles for the entire series before I even wrote a word of it. It was all about the food and the idea of
relationship blossoming between two people and food and wine being an important
part of their exploration of each other.
Are
there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or
idea you’d love to work with?
After A SIP OF YOU,
I’m pretty sure that I’m not done with HUTCH MORRISON. There’s a story there…
What
has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the
best compliment?
Toughest criticism
is that I’m just another 50 Shades of Grey/E L James imitator. The best compliments are from readers who
love Cat & William as much as I do.
I also love hearing that the food in my books makes readers hungry…
Is
there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?
I’m not
just another 50 Shades of Grey/ E L James imitator, nor are my books just more
run-of-the-mill “girl & a billionaire” romances! The Epicurean series is a fun, sophisticated
offering on the contemporary erotic romance shelf and Cat and William are a
truly delectable couple worth getting to know!
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