What is it that draws you to write historicals, especially the Regency era?
AH: The first romances that I glommed were traditional Regencies. I fell in love with the country houses, the costumes, and elegance of the period. That world seemed so perfect. So much so, I didn’t quite trust it. As a writer, I longed to pull off those polite masks and ferret out everyone’s dark secrets. DC: Till Dawn with the Devil is due out in August. This is Gabriel and Sophia’s book. Would you give us some insight into their relationship? AH: Gabriel, known as Reign, hasn’t been very lucky when it comes to love. His first marriage was a loveless, grievous debacle. When his pregnant wife was found dead at the foot of her bed, many people believed he had murdered his wife in a drunken rage. Lady Sophia has felt like a burden her entire life. A terrible childhood accident left her visually impaired so her independent spirit has been battered by her limitations. Her wastrel brothers ignore her, which usually suits her. However, she’s lonely and longs for some excitement in her life.