Ah, the marvelous, Ms. Marvelle. *ensnares her into the nesting lair* Lord of Pleasure, on shelves today, is your second book in your School of Gallantry series. What is it about the school that you love?

What I love about the school and its headmistress, Madame de Maitenon (and her granddaughhter, Maybelle), is how every man is forced to face who he really is and what he really wants not just out of a woman, but out of himself. Although there’s a lot of humor and banter that goes on between the headmistress and the students, there is am underlying question that hovers between all of them. Is it really ridiculous to want more out of life?

Tell us more about this Lord of Pleasure. Is he a porcupine in disguise?

LOL, no Jaunty. The Lord of Pleasure isn’t a porcupine in disguise. And though every man would LOVE to be you, Jaunty, the Lord of Pleasure is just that. A man. An earl, more specifically, who was once a party boy but when his father dies has to take on responsibilities that include the entire estate, his five sisters and his mother (who is like a teenager gone wild….at least from his POV). When he meets the heroine, he is torn between wanting to return to his party boy days and what is expected of him and ends up making not only himself miserable but everyone around him. He learns rather quickly, however, that one must ALWAYS be true to one’s self. No matter what.

And your heroine, Lady Chartwell, Conductor of Admissions…would she admit a poor pining porcupine who could use a few pointers?

Lady Chartwell is a tough cookie and would put you through quite the test to see if you have what it takes to get into the school first. Once she thinks you’re not someone who plans on goofing off, and that you’re serious, she will graciously admit you into the school. From there, you’ll meet other pining individuals who need a few pointers themselves. I’m sure you’d fit right in and have a lot of fun!

I’m speaking of a porcupine friend, of course. One who could use a few pointers. Not me.

Of course there are other porcupines needing a few pointers!!! I would have NEVER thought you needed pointer, Jaunty. You tell them if and when they decide to enroll discretion is completely in place. So they don’t have to worry about the porcupine ladies ever finding out.

No, really.

I TOTALLY believe you Jaunty. Really.

I am a philandering porcupine with mad porcupine skillz.

*pets Jaunty* You have me TOTALLY convinced. Totally.

Ahem. Moving on. What attributes bring Hawksford and Lady Chartwell together even as they push against the attraction?

The bottom line is that both Lady Chartwell and Hawksford, though they try not to admit it, they are both very lonely individuals who have experienced a different side of life that most people would never understand considering the strictures of society. They learn to appreciate and love one another for who they really are and not what society expects them to be.

Sounds porcupinelicious! It was a lordly pleasure interviewing you, Ms. Marvelle. I can’t wait to continue to read all about how this school works. So I can tell my friend. Oh, and give this to Lady Chartwell, if you please. *slips Delilah his card* For my friend, of course.

Jaunty, I will take *his* calling card and put in a good word for him. Grin. Thank you for the fantastic interview! (Grabs both sides of his face and kisses him soundly on the lips….because that’s the sort of girl, Ms. Marvelle is…)