Winter vs. Summer themes
I love the theme of hot and sultry summer nights and in romance novels there are so many steamy places to go, especially when the least amount of clothes can be worn and you're still decent. Or not decent. Let’s say semi-decent. However, I am a huge fan of Regency Romances. The longing, the wanting, being covered from head to toe. The flash of an ankle can cause heart palpitations. The winter scene and winter settings feel to me a lot like a Regency Romance. You’re bundled up, nary an inch of skin is showing, so when a glove is removed or a sweater comes off the sweet longing, reminiscent of my beloved Regency’s, comes to mind. There’s so much that can be done when you have cold weather and a fireside when all you want to do is cozy up under a blanket and get warm in any way possible, and possibly fall in love. My favorite Regency winter themed book is Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypass, a must read. Kim and I are currently writing book number two in our Amber Falls series. It’s a co