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Lauren Willig
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Ever since the days of Pink I, when Miss Gwen caught her charge with a gothic novel and decided she could do better, Miss Gwen has been working on her very own masterpiece of purple prose: The Convent of Orsino, by a Lady.
Many of you have asked me about Miss Gwen’s gothic novel.
So, for your amusement, here’s a scene from The Passion of the Purple Plumeria
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The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (Pink Carnation, #1)
— published 2004 — 30 editions |
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The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2)
— published 2005 — 22 editions |
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The Deception of the Emerald Ring (Pink Carnation, #3)
— published 2006 — 15 editions |
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The Seduction of the Crimson Rose (Pink Carnation, #4)
— published 2008 — 14 editions |
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The Temptation of the Night Jasmine (Pink Carnation, #5)
— published 2009 — 14 editions |
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The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (Pink Carnation, #6)
— published 2009 — 8 editions |
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The Orchid Affair (Pink Carnation, #8)
— published 2011 — 10 editions |
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The Mischief of the Mistletoe (Pink Carnation, #7)
— published 2010 — 10 editions |
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The Garden Intrigue (Pink Carnation, #9)
— published 2012 — 8 editions |
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The Ashford Affair
— published 2013 — 8 editions |
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April 2013,
Lauren Willig
"Her Favorite Historical Romances: Pert heroines and adorable rakes indulge in naughty liaisons in these recs from the author of the new saga The Ashford Affair." ...More
"Her Favorite Historical Romances: Pert heroines and adorable rakes indulge in naughty liaisons in these recs from the author of the new saga The Ashford Affair." ...More
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Lauren Willig
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made a comment on PURPLE PLUMERIA Give Away!
"Jessica, sadly I won't be in Houston in May after all (there's a little person due to join my family shortly, so no air travel for me after April). Ho...more
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Lauren Willig
said "yes" to attending
"Ashford Affair" Reading & Signing: New York
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April 15, 2013 06:00PM
location: The Corner Bookstore, Madison & 93rd, New York, NY, The United States description: Come join me on my home turf for the final event of "The Ashford Affair" book tour! |
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"Thanks, Sophia! I'm so glad you enjoyed "Garden Intrigue."
I hope you have a very happy New Year! All best, Lauren" |
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Lauren Willig
made a comment on Give the Gift of Turnip
"Courtney, absolutely! Just email me and let me know where to send it."
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Lauren Willig
voted for
A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2)
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Best Romance
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2012 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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4 stars, mainly because it should have been longer
I found this to be a compulsively readable book that kept me up way too late at night and kept my planter from being weeded the next day. The prologue sucked me in and got me wrapped up in the stor... " Read more of this review » |
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In this intriguingly told family saga we met Clemmie, Her mother Bea, her Aunt Anna, her grandparents Addie and Frederick, and a cast of lesser characters. The book moved effortlessly from post WWI England, through Kenya to present day NYC. Willig...
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“Patience is only a virtue when there is something worth waiting for.”
― Lauren Willig, The Masque of the Black Tulip
― Lauren Willig, The Masque of the Black Tulip
“Whether I like it or not, most of my images of what various historical periods feel, smell, or sound like were acquired well before I set foot in any history class. They came from Margaret Mitchell, from Anya Seton, from M.M. Kaye, and a host of other authors, in their crackly plastic library bindings. Whether historians acknowledge it or not, scholarly history’s illegitimate cousin, the historical novel, plays a profound role in shaping widely held conceptions of historical realities.”
― Lauren Willig
― Lauren Willig
“They were close enough that he could feel the hurried beat of her heart. He could feel Charlotte's indecision in every word she didn't say and every move she didn't make. She was tense with uncertainty, quivering with irresolution. She might not be leaning into him, but she wasn't pulling away, either.”
― Lauren Willig, The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
― Lauren Willig, The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
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I have really enjoyed reading your books. I just finished The Deception of the Emerald Ring and thought it was great fun.
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Thanks, Sophia! I'm so glad you enjoyed "Garden Intrigue."I hope you have a very happy New Year!
All best,
Lauren
Hi Lauren!I love historical mystery books and enjoyed one of your books, The Garden Intrigue to introduce me to your writing.
Happy New Year and I wish you well in your writing this year.
Sophia
Hi, Mary! Sadly, that's a decision that's out of my hands. The two little things I self-published ("Two L" and "Ivy & Intrigue") are both sharing enabled, so feel free to pass those around!
I have read a lot of your books - mostly on my kindle. I would like to share them but your publisher doesn't want your kindle books to be shared :( It would be a great way to get more people reading your books!
Thanks for accepting my friend request. You are my favorite author! Love all your books, and can't wait for more :)
Hey Lauren~ Thanks for the friend acceptance!! Love, Love, LOVE all your books~ was seriously hooked from the very first one! Can't wait for the Garden Intrigue to come out!
Didi wrote: "Thanks for accepting Lauren! Started reading your The Secret History of the Pink Carnation earlier this year & got hooked already. I'm on [book:The Temptation of the Night Jasmine|11..."Huzzah! I'm so glad you're enjoying the books!
Thanks for accepting Lauren! Started reading your The Secret History of the Pink Carnation earlier this year & got hooked already. I'm on The Temptation of the Night Jasmine now. :)
Brooke wrote: "I discovered your books last year and once I started I was totally hooked. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful voice! Are you writing anything new?"Thanks, Brooke! There are two new books coming out this year-- "Mischief of the Mistletoe" in October and "Orchid Affair" in January. Right now, I'm working on the ninth in the series, which is about Augustus Whittlesby, the crazy poet.
I discovered your books last year and once I started I was totally hooked. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful voice! Are you writing anything new?
I discovered your books last year and once I started I was totally hooked. Thanks so much for your wonderful voice! Are you writing anything new?
I just finished Betrayal of the Blood Lily, and it was absolutely amazing. I loved Pen and Alex! I'm excited to see Lizzy in the next book.
Thanks, CJ! I'm so happy that you like Heyer-- I keep dithering back and forth on which my favorite Heyer is. It changes every year!CJ wrote: "I just want to say that I love your books and it's because of your recommendations that I started reading Georgette Heyer. I really like her now!
Thanks!"
I just want to say that I love your books and it's because of your recommendations that I started reading Georgette Heyer. I really like her now!Thanks!
