Convincing the Secretary & Blog Tour

Convincing the Secretary, the all new book in the London Legal series, is now available!

Business and pleasure is a mix no gentleman should consider. 

London Legal, Book 3

Lord Grayson Holloway goes after what he wants—be it in the law office on his clients’ behalf or in the bedchamber. His new position as partner puts him closer to achieving his goal of becoming the most successful solicitor in London. There’s just one problem—his new secretary. Broad of shoulder yet mild of manner, Edward tempts Gray like no other. Yet the young man barely notices him.

Edward Fenton tries to be a good secretary, but being in Lord Grayson’s hard, commanding presence rouses Edward’s most forbidden desires. Wicked, naughty desires no gentleman should consider giving in to, let alone with his new employer.

Gray is more than willing to mix business with pleasure. But convincing Edward to take a chance on a future with him? That might be the most challenging case Gray has ever taken on.

Warning: Includes buttoned-up gentlemen who become undone, improper use of a desk, spankings, and a big bad lord who has a soft spot for his virgin secretary.

Available at:

Samhain   *   Amazon US   *   Amazon UK   *   iBooks   *   Barnes & Noble   *   Kobo   *   Google Play   *   ARe

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Read an Excerpt

“This book has everything I love about Ava March historicals: romance, passion, steamy sex (with D/s overtones), and a period-appropriate (but still sparkly!) HEA.” –My Fiction Nook

“And we have a winner! … this was one of my favorites from this author and a great addition to the series.” –Gay Book Reviews 

Blog Tour

I'll be out and about on the internet celebrating the release of Convincing the Secretary. Stop by to say hello and to check out the fun posts. 

3/7 - The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange

3/8 - The Blogger Girls

310 - Book Reviews and More by Kathy

3/14 - Joyfully Jay

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Convincing Leopold

Convincing Leopold, the 2nd book in the London Legal series, is now available...again!

Never get between a reformed rake and his lover.

Three months ago, Leopold Thornton gave up his old, indulgent lifestyle to follow the man he loves to London. But now that he and Arthur Barrington have settled down, doubts are creeping in.

Arthur is spending more and more time at his law office—with a handsome new secretary. And Arthur’s ex-lover wants him back. Desperate not to lose Arthur, Leopold resorts to the only trick he knows to convince him to stay—pleasure.

Arthur knew that life with Leopold would never be boring. But recently their evenings—and afternoons and mornings—have become decidedly more vigorous. Being with Leopold is amazing, but juggling demanding clients and a demanding lover leaves Arthur exhausted and worried perhaps he and Leopold aren’t suited after all.

As business keeps Arthur later and later at the office, Leopold’s demons begin to haunt him again. To heal their rift, Arthur will have to let go of his own past—and pull his lover back from the brink.

Warning: Includes a reformed bad boy who discovers a jealous streak, a solicitor who isn’t always so conservative, explicit male/male scenes in a variety of locations, a complete lack of inhibitions, and a generous heaping of angst.

Note: This book has been previously published. This is a second edition with minor edits. If you've already read the book, there is no need to purchase it again. 

Available at:

Samhain   *   Amazon US   *   Amazon UK   *   iBooks   *   Barnes & Noble   *   Kobo   *   Google Play   *   ARe

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“...this book made me laugh, made me cry and made me love Leopold even more”–The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange

“I adored Convincing Leopold immensely.”– Prism Book Alliance

Convincing Arthur

Convincing Arthur, book #1 of the London Legal series, is now available...again!

A holiday in the country to indulge his wildest fantasies…

London Legal, Book 1

Arthur Barrington knows exactly what he wants. A practical man. Someone who values discretion. Commitment. In other words, someone like himself. His old friend, Leopold Thornton, an overindulged son of a wealthy viscount with a reputation for vice and debauchery, couldn’t be less of a good candidate. 

Yet when Leopold extends an invitation to his country estate, Arthur agrees. Perhaps a holiday with the sinfully beautiful man will help him get over a recent breakup. Then he can return to his thriving London law practice and resume his quiet life.

Ten years ago, Leopold learned the hard way that patience doesn’t always have its rewards. Now that he has Arthur all to himself, he isn’t going to let a second opportunity pass him by. And he certainly isn’t above using pleasure to tempt Arthur into his bed.

Leopold has only a few days to open Arthur’s eyes to the possibility that he’s the man Arthur is looking for. That his love is genuine—and he’s worthy of Arthur’s heart.

Warning: Includes a gorgeous bad boy who’s been in love with a conservative solicitor for a decade. Indecent acts in a forest between two hot men. Angst. More explicit sex. And expectations turned upside down.

Note: This book has been previously published. This is a second edition with minor edits. If you've already read the book, there is no need to purchase it again. 

Available at:

Samhain   *   Amazon US   *   Amazon UK   *   iBooks   *   Barnes & Noble   *   Kobo   *   Google Play   *   ARe

Find on GoodReads 
Read an Excerpt

As for the other books in the series... Convincing Leopold (book #2) will release February 9, and Convincing the Secretary (book #3) will release March 8. Both books are available for preorder. 

If you are a blogger or reader interested in reviewing Convincing Leopold, send me an email at ava (at) avamarch (dot) com to request an ARC. 

Convincing the Secretary is now available on NetGalley for request. 

In non-news type stuff....Convincing Arthur and Convincing Leopold have been unavailable for 2-1/2 years. My original intention was not to have them be unavailable for so long, but such is life and the writing schedule. I'm super excited to have them re-release with Samhain, along with the new book in the series, Convincing the Secretary. 

Updates - London Legal series - ARCs, Excerpt and Pre-Orders

Convincing Arthur (London Legal #1) re-releases Jan 12, 2016 - less than a month away! The book's up for pre-order at all major retailers. 

For bloggers/reviewers: if you are interested in reviewing Convincing Arthur, send me an email at ava(at)avamarch(dot)com with a request for an ARC. 

AMZ-US  **  AMZ-UK  **  B&N  **  Kobo **  ARe  ** iBooks  **  Google Play  **  Samhain  **  Goodreads

Convincing Leopold (London Legal #2) re-releases in February. It's also up for pre-order at some of the major retailers. I'll update the book's page on my website with additional links as they go live. 

AMZ-US  **  AMZ-UK  **  Kobo  **  ARe  ** Google Play  **  Samhain  **  Goodreads

As for Convincing the Secretary (London Legal #3), edits are done and the book has been finalized! I've posted an excerpt on the book's page on my website. So if you want to get a sneak-peak at Edward and Gray, hop on over to my website. 

This is a new book (never before released) with a different main couple than the other books in the series. Convincing the Secretary can be read as a standalone, though it might be a bit more fun to read if you've already met Edward in Convincing Leopold. 

The book is also up for pre-order at most major retailers. 

AMZ-US  **  AMZ-UK  **  Kobo**  Google Play  **  ARe  **  Samhain  **  Goodreads

Those are the latest and greatest updates for the London Legal series. I hope everyone has a great holiday season!

Convincing the Secretary

I have a pretty shiny cover and a blurb to share for Convincing the Secretary! This is the 3rd book in the London Legal series, and features Edward Fenton, Arthur's not-so-diligent secretary from Convincing Leopold. 

Business and pleasure is a mix no gentleman should consider.

Lord Grayson Holloway goes after what he wants—be it in the law office on his clients’ behalf or in the bedchamber. His new position as partner puts him closer to achieving his goal of becoming the most successful solicitor in London. There’s just one problem—his new secretary. Broad of shoulder yet mild of manner, Edward tempts Gray like no other. Yet the young man barely notices him.

Edward Fenton tries to be a good secretary, but being in Lord Grayson’s hard, commanding presence rouses Edward’s most forbidden desires. Wicked, naughty desires no gentleman should consider giving in to, let alone with his new employer.

Gray is more than willing to mix business with pleasure. But convincing Edward to take a chance on a future with him? That might be the most challenging case Gray has ever taken on.

Warning: Includes buttoned-up gentlemen who become undone, improper use of a desk, spankings, and a big bad lord who has a soft spot for his virgin secretary.

Available March 8, 2016 from Samhain Publishing
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Here are the release dates for the first two books in the series. These two books are being re-released through Samhain Publishing with minor edits. So if you've read them already, there is no need to buy them again unless you just want the new versions with the pretty new covers. 

Convincing Arthur

London Legal #1

(re-release)

January 12, 2016

Convincing Leopold

London Legal #2

(re-release)

February 9, 2016

Convincing Arthur and Convincing Leopold are about Arthur & Leopold's relationship and should be read in order. Convincing the Secretary is a new book in the series and features a new couple. It takes place two months after Convincing Leopold and can be read as a stand alone title, though you'll likely enjoy it a tad more if you've read the other two books in the series. All three books are novellas. 

The London Legal series features lawyers finding love, with books #2 and #3 revolving around Arthur's law office in London.  

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Viscount’s Wager and Other News

First up, I’ve got news on Viscount’s Wager, book #3 in the Gambling on Love series, which is Rawling’s story. It’s around 100,000 words, and will be my longest book yet. The release date has been set – August 10, 2015 – and it’s available for pre-order at all the usual retailers. I also have the cover art and the blurb. I love that the guys are kissing on the cover.

You never forget your first love, but is a second chance worth the gamble?

Anthony, Viscount Rawling, knows exactly what he wants in life and he isn’t above having a look about London for it. When he spots recently widowed Gabriel Tilden at a ton function, he thinks he might have found love...again.

Gabriel is as gorgeous and reserved as he was when he broke Anthony’s heart seven years ago. But they were only adolescents then...surely Anthony won't hold the incident against him. And especially not when the attraction between them is stronger than ever.

Gabriel came to London in search of distraction, and a teasing Anthony is impossible to resist. As Anthony introduces Gabriel to the pleasures that can be found in the city—and in his bedchamber—their bond deepens into something more. Yet both men are hiding secrets that could pull them apart forever...

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Pre-Order Links:   Amazon US      Amazon UK      Amazon CA     Barnes & Noble      Kobo     Google Play      iBooks

Brook Street: Rogues will be available in a Japanese language edition published by Harlequin, in both print and for Kindle, on May 25, 2015. I won’t be able to read a word of the book, but I am completely in love with the cover.

It even has a step back cover…well it’s more of a wrap-around cover, as the cover art will wrap around to the back of the book (Japanese language books open to the right, versus the left for English language books). 

*swoon* I need to find a way to get that made into a poster to hang in my office.

In other news, His Client will be available in audio from Audible in about 3 months. I’ll post when it’s available. And it will be available in a French language edition sometime later this year.

I’d mentioned a few months ago that I was planning to write a novella for Sam from Brook Street: Thief later this year. Well, I now have a title to share – To Kiss a Thief – and it will feature Sam Fox and Pascal Linden. And can I say, I love the name Pascal. So glad I can finally use it, and it totally fits Sam’s curious genius of a hero. 

Last but certainly not least, I’ve started working on Convincing the Secretary, the 3^rd book in the London Legal series. The current tentative release date is March 2016. 

And that's all for me right now. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

2015 Updates and the Year Ahead

With the new year comes a look ahead. Here are my plans for 2015: 

The to-write list includes:

• Finishing up Viscount’s Wager (Gambling on Love #3). I’m really loving how this book is coming together. The book has sort of a ‘second chance romance’ theme. Anthony’s (Viscount Rawling’s) hero was his teenage crush, the gorgeous and reserved Gabriel Tilden, who was Anthony’s best friend’s older brother. 
• Writing Convincing the Secretary (London Legal #3). This one will feature Edward Fenton, the mild-mannered and not-so-diligent secretary in Convincing Leopold. His hero? The ruthless new solicitor in the office. There’s unrequited love, wicked naughty games, and some angst. One of my favorite kinds of stories to write :)
• Writing a novella for Sam from Brook Street: Thief. Sam was Cavin’s younger ‘brother’, and his story will take place 6 years after Thief. It will be kind of New Adult-ish, since he’ll be 19 yrs old and his love interest will be 21. I’ve got some scene ideas scribbled out, and this one is going to be tons of fun. 

The 2015 to-be-released list includes:

• His Client, 3/17/2015. This is a re-release. I got the rights back from Loose Id, and will self-publish it this spring with a shiny new cover, some minor edits, and a new lower price. The re-release is currently available for pre-order and it’s available on NetGalley for any reviewers/bloggers who want to request it for review. 
• Viscount’s Wager. TBD release date, though it looks like sometime in 2015. Once I get the book finished, I’ll have a better idea of when it will be available. 
• Sam’s book. Currently targeting late 2015 for a release date. This will be a self-published title. Cooper Davis (a very dear friend of mine) and I decided to collaborate on a duology. My contribution will be Sam’s book, and Cooper is contributing a historical New Adult set in the fantasy world from her Noble Pleasures series. 

For those who are counting, that’s 2 new releases and 1 re-release in 2015, with 2 new novellas to write and about a ¼ of a novel. A part of me feels like it’s not enough, that I should be producing more. The epub & indie markets move quickly. There are authors who have the gift of production and can write amazing books in a relatively short amount of time. I, unfortunately, am not so gifted. My muse is a slowpoke, and in order for him to work at his best, he likes to go slow. It’s something I’ve come to accept. I’ve also been working on writing/life balance. Being in the writing cave all the time is no fun. I need to take time to enjoy life and friends and family. And when I do that, it makes writing much more fun. So that’s my focus for 2015 – balance. 

If you are wondering about the London Legal novellas, those are currently slated to be released starting in January 2016 with the re-release of Convincing Arthur (currently available for pre-order), followed by the re-release of Convincing Leopold, and then the release of the new 3rd book in the series, Convincing the Secretary. 2016 may seem like forever away, but given my writing schedule/pace and production lead times coupled with wanting to release the books in the series close together, January 2016 ended up being the start date. 

Last but not least, for those who have asked if I’ll have more books available in audio, I received word that Sharp Love and Viscount’s Wager will be available from Audible. Sharp Love will be available in audio in about 6 months or so. Viscount’s Wager will either be available when the ebook releases or afterward. 

So that’s my look ahead into 2015. After a beyond hectic 2014, I have a feeling 2015 will be a very good year, and I’m super excited about the books on my to-write list. Here’s to a great 2015 for everyone! 

Cover Lovin' - Convincing Arthur and Convincing Leopold

Those who have visited the blog know by now that I have a thing for covers. I just love them. I recently received the new covers for Convincing Arthur and Convincing Leopold, and of course I must share them. 

I love the new covers. Samhain did a fantastic job. Many thanks to the cover artist, Kim Killion, for the gorgeous covers. Arthur and Leopold look so yummy :)

The books will be re-released from Samhain Publishing. There will also be a new 3rd book in the series (Convincing the Secretary), featuring Arthur's secretary from Convincing Leopold. 

There is also now an official series title for the books. I referred to Arthur and Leopold's books as the 'Convincing series', but in actuality, they didn't have a series title. Since each book features as least one lawyer and since 2 of the 3 books feature Arthur's London law office, I decided on London Legal. So now the books are officially:

• Convincing Arthur (London Legal #1)
• Convincing Leopold (London Legal #2)
• Convincing the Secretary (London Legal #3)

That's it from me for today. I hope everyone had a great Halloween! And check in early next week for information on an upcoming giveaway (I'll be hosting a giveaway for print copies of some of my books *g*).