Well, tomorrow's the big day. "The Desire for Dearborne" will be available from www.dreamspinnerpress.com in both paperback and e-book.

Behind the cut is an except from the novel. While attempting to locate his carriage after a play, Leander is accosted by a street thief. Julien comes to his rescue and takes Leander home in his carriage.

"Why in God's name didn't you give him what he was asking?" Julien demanded, and then made an effort to rein in his temper. He really had no right to take the ...