Guest Author Post: Stefanie Sloan On Being a Debutante Author

I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime in the span of three months. Being a debutante author is—oh wait, make that was—a kaleidoscope of, well, just about everything. The emotions, the stress, the honor, the responsibility—it was all awesome and overwhelming. And I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Nor would Lady Clarissa Collins, the heroine of my third book, The Sinner Who Seduced Me.

You see, Clarissa is an artist—with an artist’s eye to match. She’s taken in the highs—gorgeous Jimmy Choo heels and sporty track suits—and the lows—the RT burger—and figured out the perfect ending to a perfect deb experience.

I’ve been to California, New York, and all over the Pacific Northwest during my debutante tour. Having travelled the English Channel multiple times within the span of weeks—and in the arms of the dashing James Marlowe, no less--Clarissa completely understands my need for functional, yet fashionable loungewear:

Who would not want to lounge in this wear? It’s cozy and seductive, feminine yet funky fun. And I know, you’re thinking “Uggs?!” But I promise to only where them within the confines of my home. Really! Pinky promise.

As for what to do with all of my time now that I’m no longer a deb? Clarissa was less familiar with such a concept as she was most recently reunited with her one true love only to find they were in a race to rescue not only each other, but the whole of England. But ever the perfectionist, she offered a few suggestions:

Oh yes, please.

And this:

She had me at “and.”

Clearly, after such excellent options, Clarissa deserves her happily ever after.

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And before I go, let me say what is, perhaps the most important two words a true debutante could ever utter:

Thank You.

It’s the readers that make everything worthwhile. For your interest and support, I’ll be eternally grateful!

Available now from Ballantine Books...

Synopsis:  A dedicated Young Corinthian agent, James Marlowe accepts the riskiest of missions—go undercover as a traitor and infiltrate a deadly French crime organization. As he heads to Paris, he is prepared for all matters of intrigue—everything but a surprise encounter with the only woman he ever has loved. Five years ago, the exquisitely stunning Clarissa Collins spurned his love, breaking his heart in the process. Now, the accomplished painter is in peril up to her lovely neck and only he can protect her.

Blackmailed by a mysterious man who threatens to destroy her world, Lady Clarissa cannot imagine a crueler fate. Until she is reunited with James Marlowe, the enthralling man who seduced Clarissa body and soul, then betrayed her. Despite the hurt and misunderstanding that still simmers between them, their enduring passion ignites anew, leaving the two breathless with desire and need. With their lives and England’s safety hanging in the balance, they have little choice but to put the past behind them and work together to save everything they hold dear. As they attempt to escape the clutches of the malicious forces holding them, can Clarissa and James find their way back to each other hearts…this time forever?