More passionate romance at its most scandalous.
IN THE HIGHLANDER'S BED
New York Times bestselling author CATHY MAXWELL returns with the story
of a Scottish rebel and his headstrong hostage.

Highland warrior Gordon Lachlan has spent his life fiercely battling the English. Now, to claim victory for his clan, he must retrieve the legendary Sword of the MacKenna from the hands of his mortal enemies. His plan: to kidnap Constance Cameron from her remote boarding school and force her wellborn relatives to surrender the sword as her ransom.

But Laclan is surprised that the woman he's snatched from her bed is no malleable miss. Constance longs for adventure. She's tantalized by Lachlan and his passionate cause . . .and tempted enough by his seductive ways to wonder what it would be like to find herself in the Highlander's bed . . .

IN THE HIGHLANDER'S BED
Avon Books | February 2008 | ISBN 978-0-06-112210-1

 

CATHY MAXWELL spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, "Why do people fall in love?" It remains for her the mystery of life and the secret to happiness.

She lives in beautiful Virginia with her children, horses, dogs, and cats.

For interviews or appearances,email the author's publicist at media@cathymaxwell.com

 

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Novels by Cathy Maxwell

Historical Romances
Four Dukes and A Devil anthology	Avon Books	July 2009	ISBN13: 978-0-06-178736-2
A Seduction at Christmas	Avon Books	November 2008	ISBN13: 978-0-06-135098-6
In The Highlander's Bed	Avon Books	February 2008	ISBN10:0-0611-2210-6
Bedding the Heiress	Avon Books	April 2007	ISBN 0-06-112180-0
In the Bed of a Duke	Avon Books	May 2006	ISBN 0-06-074058-2
The Price of Indiscretion	Avon Books	August 2005	ISBN 0-06-074057-4
The One That Got Away - anthology	Avon Books	November 2004	ISBN 0-06-054026-5
Treasured Vows	Avon Books	October 2004 - Back in Print!	ISBN 0-06-108415-8
Temptation of a Proper Governess	Avon Books	Sept. 2004	ISBN 0-06-009298-X
All Things Beautiful	Avon Books	Sept. 2004 Back in Print!	ISBN 0-06-108278-3
The Seduction of an English Lady	Avon Books	January 2004	ISBN 0-06-009297-1
Adventures of a Scottish Heiress	Avon Books	May 2003	ISBN 0-06-009296-0
The Lady is Tempted	Avon Books	July 2002	ISBN 0-380-81833-7
The Wedding Wager	Avon Books	Nov. 2001	ISBN 0-380-81832-9
The Marriage Contract	Avon Books	Feb. 2001	ISBN 0-380-80833-1
A Scandalous Marriage	Avon Books	Feb. 2000	ISBN 0-380-80832-3
Married in Haste	Avon Books	Aug. 1999	ISBN 0-380-80831-5
Because of You	Avon Books	Feb. 1999	ISBN 0-380-79710-0
When Dreams Come True	Avon Books	1998	ISBN 0-380-79710-0
Falling In Love Again	Avon Books	1997	ISBN 0-380-79710-0
Historical Romance: Out of Print
You And No Other	Avon Books		ISBN 0-380-78716-4
Anthologies
Wild West Brides - Flanna and the Lawman	Silhouette Books	June 2002	ISBN 0-373-83508-6
Tea For Two - In A Moonlight Garden	Pocket Books	May 2002	ISBN 0-743-44581-3
In Praise of Younger Men	Signet	2001	ISBN 1-451-20380-1
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Profile of Cathy Maxwell

I hail from: I was raised in Olathe, KS. I am a Kansan by nature--stubborn, loyal, independent. I now consider Virginia my home and think I have adapted well to the Southern way of life (although I'll never be a good cook!)

My family: Children, two dogs, a cat, and two horses.  They keep me busy, busy, busy.

My favorite quote: From Debbie Macomber, "Attitude is the key . . . each one of us is as successful as we make up our minds to be."

My most embarrassing moment: I have many. I'm gullible. If you have a good practical joke, I'm the one to play it on.

I would dress for a costume party as: Wanda, the Good Witch. O to be perpetually pleasant! But notice that she didn't put up with any nonsense from the Munchkins.

The most dangerous thing I have done: Marry a man I'd known less than a month. He made me laugh (and looked good in uniform). Kevin passed away almost twenty-five years to date he asked me to marry him.  It was a great marriage.  We both enjoyed a good laugh and I respected his compassion and generosity of spirit, two qualities that wore well over time.

My favorite hideaway: St. Croix. I savor the sound of waves on the beach and the sight of a clear, starry sky in the dead of winter.

You will never see me: With my mouth closed.

My hobby is: The kids and my community--and the horses.  I own two and they devour my time and energy.  My youngest daughter rides dressage.  I get to ride whichever one she isn't riding if I’m in good enough shape.  Perhaps I should say I ride between falls.  I seem to have difficulty staying on a horse even when it isn’t moving!  But I still love ‘em. 

You would never believe: That I've spent six years in the Navy. I worked in the Pentagon and did a tour with Naval Intelligence. I've also managed a watch factory, been a news broadcaster, and done costumes for local theater. Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy.

I started writing romance because: I'd always wanted to write a book. While devouring Jennifer Blake's FIERCE EDEN, I knew that this was the book I wanted to write.

What is the most important element to a romance novel: The characters. Strong characters can carry a weak plot, but weak characters can never carry a strong plot. The latter is like biting into a juicy apple and finding out it's nothing but mush inside.

My most recent book is IN THE HIGHLANDER'S BED, a February 2008 release from Avon Books. (In stores January 29th!)   I love women who take matters into their own hands!  No sitting and waiting.  I want action!  Lachlan meets his match in Constance. She sees with clarity that Lachlan is fighting for a lost cause. Constance tries to give him hope for the future, but with a price on his head, Lachlan sees a miserable short life before him. Constance refuses to accept that answer and instead seeks to find hope.

IN THE HIGHLANDER'S BED --I think you are going to love it!

ROMANCE STATISTICS

Romance Sales

• Romance fiction generated $1.37 billion in sales in 2006.
• Approximately 6,400 romance titles were released in 2006.

Market Share of Romance Fiction

• Romance fiction outsold every market category in 2006, with the exception of religion/inspirational.
• 26.4% of all books sold are romance.
• Of all the romance readers, 22% are men!

Romance Market Share Compared to Other Genres

• Romance fiction: $1.37 billion in estimated revenue for 2006
  Religion/inspirational: $1.68 billion
  Science fiction/fantasy: $495 million
  Classic literary fiction: $448
  Mystery: $422 million
  Graphic novels: $128 million
• Of those who read books last year, one in five read romance novels. (AP-Ipsos Poll)

Romance Fiction Breakdown by Subgenre

• Category/series romance: 40 percent
• Historical romance: 17 percent
• Contemporary romance: 16 percent
• Paranormal romance: 9 percent
• Romantic suspense: 7 percent
• Inspirational romance: 6 percent
• Other (includes young adult, erotic romance, chick-lit, and women's fiction): 5 percent

Statistics provided by the Romance Writers of America

Fun Facts About Romance Novelists…

• Romance Writers of America has over 9,500 members worldwide (primarily the United States and Canada).
• 1,600 RWA members are published in book-length romance fiction.
• On average, a published romance author writes 1 1/2 romance manuscripts per year. On average, one to two romance novels per author is released per year.
• In general, romance fiction is bought from an author by a publisher (sometimes through an agent) by way of a contract. The contract almost always involves a cash advance, and then a royalty pay-out.
• Authors can make anywhere from $3,000 to several million dollars for their first book.

For interviews or appearances,email the author's publicist at media@cathymaxwell.com