Book Blurb
In Prague, Laura feels that she has met her soulmate. Yet how can her soul merge with the son of a Nazi?
After being passed over for a promotion at a Chicago advertising agency, Laura cashes in her stock options, quits her job, and moves to Prague. There, she begins an erotic romance with Byron, only to discover that he is German and his father was in the Hitler Youth. As an observant Jew, Laura has deep misgivings about becoming involved with the son of a Nazi, but the attraction between them is so strong that she cannot resist.
When a woman from Byron’s past – the darkly exotic Zsa Zsa – comes between them, can the true love of Laura and Byron survive?
Genre: Erotic, Contemporary Romance. Release Date: August 6, 2012.
Publisher: Crimson Romance (F&W Media Imprint). Format: eBook
Publisher: Crimson Romance (F&W Media Imprint). Format: eBook
Words: 61,000
Dangerous Love, my debut novel, was released on 8.6.12 by Crimson Romance, a division of F+W Media.
We all know the adage, “You can't judge a book by its cover.” In my case, you can judge – correctly. The design team at Crimson Romance produced cover art that precisely matches my vision. The blonde woman is Laura, beautiful and chic. The setting is Prague, in all of its multi colored and mystical wonder.
Chapter 1 – Bohemian Eyes opens with a description of the Prague princesses. Laura imitates their sexy style, especially their eye makeup – dramatic charcoal liner and lashes generously embellished with jet black mascara. You can see this, too, in the rendering of Laura.
Missing from the cover is our hero, Byron. So, I would like to give you a sneak peek.
Byron is German. His father was a member of the Hitler Youth during World War II. This is the central conflict of the story because Laura is Jewish and American and consequently besieged with guilt. Yet the attraction between them is so powerful that neither can resist.
Byron wears the black leather jacket that once belonged to his father, with the Nazi swastika and other emblems torn off. Why? Good question. Laura would also like to know.
When Byron was a teenager growing up in West Germany, he fantasized about being with a Jewish girl. He did not know any Jewish girls in post Holocaust Germany.
And then, at midlife, he meets Laura.
He tells Laura that seeing her for the first time (from a distance, from behind)
“triggered something physiological in me – ”
“Like what? Did you get hard?”
“I did. But it was not until I saw your face that I knew I had to act on it.”
He used to be a scholarly art critic. Now he is an art dealer whose clients are young and brash and push boundaries. He introduces Laura to one of them, Sergei.
The three embark on a night that verges on a threesome, bondage, and spanking.
Why?
Byron introduces her to a second client, the darkly exotic Zsa Zsa. Another possible love triangle ensues. This tigress also happens to be his ex. Why again?
Because Byron is complicated. In his case, it is not possible to judge the book by the cover. When he met Laura, it was for him lust (if not love) at first sight. In the second half of Dangerous Love, he must meet the challenge of proving to her his deepest love.
And yes, I am a little in love with him.
Do you fall for heroes who are complex, risky, and not always the person that they first seem to be? Comment below and enter to win a Dangerous Love eBook or $5 eGift Card. There will be one randomly drawn winner of each prize at this blog stop.
For more tour info, please go to http://www.liloudupont.com/p/events.html. Thank you!
Author Bio Lilou DuPont graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Philosophy and studied Erotic Writing at The New School in New York City. She lives in Washington, DC where she enjoys a successful advertising career and a large circle of friends. Dangerous Love is her first novel. She is at work on her second book, a spy romance set in Bucharest, Romania. Vampires? No. Gypsies? Yes.
Find Lilou at:
Website: http://www.liloudupont.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilouDuPont1
Lilou is offering a great giveaway to celebrate her book tour.
At each tour stop one person will win an ebook of Dangerous Love. Another lucky person will win a $5 eGC to Amazon, B&N, or All Romance eBooks. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below.
Tour Stops:
http://events.litconnect.com/dangerous-love-by-lilou-dupont Remember, the more tour stops you comment on, the greater your chances of winning!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Congrats on your first book. It presents food for thought. Debby236 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debby! I am giving away prizes at all 15 blog stops. For complete list, please go to: http://www.liloudupont.com/p/events.html
DeleteGood luck in the drawings!
Thanks for hosting Lilou today! :)
ReplyDeleteVery happy to be here! :)
DeleteCongratulations on your first book, it sounds very intriguing.
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Thank you, Lori! Good luck in the drawings. There are 15, by the way! http://www.liloudupont.com/p/events.html
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Congratulations to LiLou on her publishing debut! A Dangerous Love really sounds like an interesting book and does ask an interesting question. Thanks for the giveaway!
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DeleteThank you very much, Maria! Good luck with the giveaways!
DeleteHi! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release of your first book. May this be the first of many. I look forward to reading it.
Thank you, killiekins, for your good wishes and for liking my Facebook page. Good luck in the drawings!
DeleteIf I were Laura, I don't think I could fall for Byron.
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Thank you for your comment, lag110! I know what you mean. He does redeem himself in the 2nd half of the book. Thank you for visiting and good luck in the drawings!
DeleteHi Lilou: I actually have a couple of questions. Did you find that your Philosophy degree helps you write erotica? Or do you find that living in Washington helps you more?
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Lynn
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Hi Lynn! Thank you for your questions!
DeleteThere is a section in Dangerous Love where Laura is being drugged and she recalls out of nowhere Hegel's Phenomenology of Mind. The Crimson Romance editor left it in. It refers to the "master & slave."
In my next novel, the heroine works for the CIA. Living in Washington, DC is definitely helping me to write the 2nd book (although not necessarily the erotic parts).
Good luck with the drawings!
Congratulations on your book. I really want to read it. It sounds very good. Thanks for the giveaway. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tore! Best of luck in the giveaway!
DeleteThis sounds like a really great book. And yes I fall for complex heroes.Thanks for the giveaway
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Thank you! We have something in common-our heroes! Good luck with the giveaway!
Deleteyou've got me so curious now. this is one of the most interesting plots I've heard in a long while. I can't wait to dive in.
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Thank you very much, Kate! I received my first Amazon review tonight:
Delete"...a story that sucks you in and won't let go until you finish the book."
http://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Love-ebook/dp/B008MMZKHQ/ref=la_B008NH2Y2O_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344046280&sr=1-1
I hope you like it! Thank you for commenting and good luck in the contest!
Nice post and cover.
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Thank you, bn! Nice to see you again! Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteDANGEROUS LOVE looks like a wonderful read. Love the cover.
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Thank you, Marybelle!
DeleteCongrats on the new release! I'm definitely adding this book to my TBR list :)
ReplyDeleteefender1(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you, Erin. I hope you enjoy reading the book!
DeleteHi Lilou thanks for being with us! Congratulations on your book and might I add I just love the cover. I'd like to ask you a question. With backdrops such as Prague and Romania in your books did you just research these locations or did you personally visit them?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Delilah, for hosting me on Riverina Romantics! I visited all of the cities in my books.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release. The book looks wonderful and I am adding it to my wish list.
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Thank you, Yvette! Have a beautiful weekend!
Deletehi, thanks for the giveaway!!!! can't wait to read!!
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Thank you, Jaime! I am giving away a book and gift card at each of 15 stops. For complete tour info, please go to: http://www.liloudupont.com/p/events.html
DeleteNext stop is Monday at Novel Reflections, another awesome website. Thank you for visiting Riverina Romantics! Have a great week.
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ReplyDeletegood luck with your book, sounds like a good read. thanks for the giveaway. try and catch you on your tour
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie! I hope to see you again and good luck with the giveaway.
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Sounds like an intriguing story!
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Thank you, Sarah. Good luck in the drawing!
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