My dearest Readers,
So today, it is my turn to post. And I didn’t even know it!!! Le sigh. I must admit, as of late, I have the memory of an ant. Though at this point, I think an ant has a better memory than I do… I apologize for myself and promise to give everyone a much better post the next time around.

That said, because I haven’t yet shared my new cover for my next upcoming release…I give thee…the cover for the second book in my School of Gallantry Series, THE LORD OF PLEASURE that will be out this August. Forgive its unimpressive size. I tried to blow it up, but it got all blurry…grumble, grumble…
You can see the full monty, however, at my website www.DelilahMarvelle.com.

Covers. Ah yes. They are always *so* much fun for an author to get. It’s like being pregnant for 9 months and not knowing whether you’re going to get a boy or a girl or an…alien. I’ve been pretty dang fortunate with all the covers I’ve received thus far, but being the type of person that I am, I intend to “strip” the cover down for you, Delilah Marvelle style.

Here is what went through my head when I got my cover:
Oooo…red.
OMGod…look at his chest!!! It takes up half the cover. But that’s good. That’s very good (despite what my husband thinks). Chests sell. Wait…his nipples are hard. Is he cold? He’s supposed to be hot, dang it, not cold!
Shirts really didn’t open up like that in 1830. So much for my historical detail. Le sigh. At least there’s a ruffle on the sleeve which indicates it’s historical. Or at least I hope it does…
Thank goodness they didn’t show his entire face. I wanted Beckham on the cover and while the man on the cover is very, very nice, he isn’t Beckham.
And what is with that colonial bed???? There isn’t a single scene throughout the entire story that showcases a bed (yet alone a colonial one). My characters are quite unconventional, thank you very much, and don’t require the use of a bed. But hey, it gets the point across. Man. Chest. Bed. I’m happy.

So…what are your thought on my cover? Be honest people….I promise I won’t cry. I also would love to hear what you love to see on covers and what you *hate* to see on covers.
Me? I’ll give it plain. I love it when you can’t see their entire faces. It leaves more to the imagination. A LOT MORE. What do I hate? When the book is historical but the cover looks contemporary. You have no idea how many good books I’ve skimmed past because I thought it was contemporary….
So until next time (which I promise will be more entertaining),
Cheers and much love,
Delilah Marvelle