50 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza Day 2

I've realised I'm at 59 followers already, but still I'd like to shout out a big THANK YOU, you amazing bunch of people! To celebrate reaching 50 59 followers, I wanted to host my very first giveaway, but since I still have to rely on my mom for allowances, I've decided to arrange interviews and guest posts and giveaways with some of my favourite authors! There will be 4 days in total, and I'll alternate between YA and adult authors. So be sure to stay tuned!

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Today, I will be introducing you to the amazing author of LORD AND LADY SPY:

Shana Galen!

"I'm the author of numerous adventurous, romantic Regency historicals, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne's Bride. My books have been sold in Brazil, Russia, and the Netherlands and featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. I taught English at the middle and high school level off and on for eleven years. Most of those years were spent working in Houston's inner city.

Now I write full time. I'm happily married to an incredibly supportive man I like to call Ultimate Sportsfan, and I have a beautiful daughter and a very spoiled cat." -- From her website.

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Shana's did a guest post! And, oh, how I love the topic she's chosen.

Why Spies are Sexy

By Shana Galen

Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt, George Clooney. What do all of these actors have in common? They’re all sexy, and they’ve all played spies opposite equally sultry leading ladies. What makes spies so sexy? In my recent release, Lord and Lady Spy, the hero and heroine are married spies who’ve kept their identities secret even from each other. Here’s what I learned writing Adrian and Sophia’s book.

Top Five Reasons Spies are Sexy

1)  A spy has secrets.

There’s something about a man with a secret or a mysterious past that makes him irresistible. Let’s face it, women like a man who’s got depth and complexity. Spies have those in spades.

2) He’s a protector.

A spy knows how to defend himself and those he loves. A woman who captures the heart of a spy can be certain he’ll fight to the death—risk it all—to keep her safe.

3) Spies are tech-savvy.

I write about spies in the early 1800s, so there’s not much technology for Adrian, my hero in Lord and Lady Spy, to master, but in an age where working the TV remote can be an exercise in frustration, it’s nice to know your man can program the DVR and de-bug your computer.

4) Spies are world travelers.

Spies rarely stay close to home, and all that traveling leads to some pretty interesting stories—if the spy is willing to talk about them. In Lord and Lady Spy, one of my favorite scenes is where Adrian and Sophia compare missions and battle scars. If your spy has a scar in an interesting place, the conversation can get pretty sexy.

5) Finally, spies are loyal.

A spy loves his country and risks his life to protect its sovereignty. A man who values loyalty makes for a great hero and a great husband.

Do you think spies are sexy? Why?

One person who comments will win a signed copy of Lord and Lady Spy. International entries welcome! Following is optional, just leave your name and email address in your comment. Giveaway ends on December 12th, 2011 along with the rest of my 50 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza days' giveaways. For more book giveaways, check out her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shana-Galen/211315085575366.

The Blurb

Meet Lord and Lady Smythe, England's preeminent spies. Their identities are guarded even from each other. After years of secrets and lies, their marriage is little more than a crumbling façade. But even love isn't as important as The Mission—to defeat Napoleon Bonaparte.

But what happens when the mission is complete?

Meet Lord and Lady Smythe, out of work spies. Lady Sophia Smythe will scream if she has to attend another tea party. Lord Adrian Smythe will hit someone if he's forced to while away another evening in Parliament. What are secret agents to do when the war is over?

There's one chance left to get back into the game. The prime minister needs a murder investigated. The problem? Two spies. One position.

All's fair in love and war.

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Thank you so much again, Shana!

You can find her at: Her Website | Her Blog | Facebook | Twitter

I will be picking the comment that is the most heartfelt/funny/sexy/well, if I like it! Haha, so, you've heard her, let the commenting commence!:)