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November 10, 2022
Zoom Chat on November 14, 2022 6:30 PM EST
I’ve been invited to discuss my recent book, THE BOXING BARONESS and am doing a hybrid in person/zoom event at the Langley Adams Library next week, November 14, 2022, 6:30 EST.
If you want to chat about books, romance, or how great chickens are, I’ll be hanging out for about an hour.
They want you to sign up for the event, which is free.
The link to the library is right HERE.
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November 1, 2022
Happy book birthday to DUKE IN A BOX!
As I stare out my office window at the leafless trees I can’t help wondering WHERE THE HELL HAS THE YEAR GONE??
And it has been a busy one… Thus far I’ve written 5 books and 1 novella! Yes, isn’t that INSANE? The novella is the one that is launching today, in the humorously titled DUKE IN A BOX anthology, which includes 12 steamy, holiday themed stories including DUKES!
My novella is called AUDACIOUS and takes place after the events in my book INFAMOUS. This is Antonia’s story, Richard and Lucien’s younger sister who had a wedding fiasco in INFAMOU. Anyhow, this is a ‘dad’s best friend’ romance with an age gap, lots of pining, and–of cours–an HEA and lots of steam packed in for your holiday pleasure.
You can grab a copy at any place Ebooks are sold. Below are 2 links, one for Amazon and one that will take you to a menu to choose your retailer:
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October 28, 2022
BALTHAZAR: THE SPARE
I choked on my G&T yesterday evening when I saw the upcoming autobiography by Prince Harry: Spare.
Several weeks ago I uploaded my upcoming book, BALTHAZAR: THE SPARE on Amazon. Although I beat Harry to the punch with the title, I somehow didn’t get the same buzz. 
It made me laugh reading all the comments on social media regarding the meaning of of the term “spare”. In fact, Mr. Spencer asked me what that meant (I think it was more, “Spare? What the hell does that mean?!”)
In the world of historical romance we are very familiar with the phrase ‘an heir and a spare’ used to describe the eldest two sons. Back when primogeniture was the norm in most of the Western world (as it still is in many parts of the globe) regarding second sons as a spare was definitely a ‘thing’. And even in the 21st Century Prince Harry has to stand in line behind his elder brother when it comes to the throne.
Anyhow… I was going to wait until the end of the year to announce the kick off of my brand new series, but I can’t let Prince Harry steal ALL the limelight, so here is the fab cover and blurb:
The Hale family is coming to London, and the ton has never seen anything like it…
Meet the Hales, a wild, wealthy, and witty family of loveable misfits who are about to take London by storm. If you loved Mary Balogh’s Bedwins, Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons, or Loretta Chase’s Carsingtons, you’ll adore the Hales!
Victoria Dryden gave Balthazar Hale the last thing he ever expected. A reason to stay…
Balthazar and his siblings are living the good life in the utopian community of Oneida, New York, where they have a degree of sexual and intellectual freedom few men—and even fewer women—have ever known.
But sadly, all good things must come to an end.
When their father dies, the Hale siblings discover two disheartening truths. First, they have an older brother none of them knew existed. Second, this stranger is not only the heir to an English dukedom, he’s also their new legal guardian.
Before the Hales know it, all five siblings are dragged to England to take their places in strait-laced, stuffy ton society, where their guardian expects them to make respectable marriages.
All Balthazar wants is a way out.
Until he meets her.
Victoria is a woman with dangerous secrets. She’s the exact opposite of marriage material.
Falling for her could ruin both their lives.
But none of that matters when she’s in Balthazar’s arms…and his bed.
Finding their way to happily ever after would be so easy in Oneida.
Too bad they aren’t in utopia anymore…
This sexy Victorian historical romance features enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, and enough steam to melt your Kindle!
THE SPARE is the first in a sensual, adventurous, and loveable 6-book series that features all the Hale siblings.
Book I BALTHAZAR: THE SPARE
Book II IO: THE SHREW
Book III ARIES: THE SAINT
Book IV APOLLO: THE VILLAIN
Book V EVADNE: THE LITTLE SISTER
Book VI ZEUS: THE HEIR
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October 19, 2022
THE BASTARD is on sale for only .99 for a very limited time!
Yep, it’s true… I’m offering THE BASTARD for only .99.
This is the 3rd book in THE MASQUERADERS series but is good as a stand alone.
Here is the cover, blurb, and a link to Amazon, which is the only place you can get this deal…
His was a face that women carried with them into their nightmares, not their fantasies…
John Fielding is not a gentleman. His brutal past has left him scarred, mind and body. But the scars are a valuable reminder of what’s truly important. Revenge. And John will have his vengeance on the man who abandoned him when he was just a child. In fact, he’ll make the entire bloodline pay for the sins of his father. No one can stop him. Except maybe Cordelia. She’s everything John is not—kind and generous and loving. A good person. She deserves so much better than living in the shadow of her cruel sister. And she certainly deserves better than a beast like him. But that doesn’t stop John from wanting her. Cordelia shines a light into the darkest corners of his soul, making him question what he’s been living for all these years.
Now, he’s only sure of one thing.
Her love could save him…but only if his quest for revenge doesn’t destroy them both first.
An exciting tale of love that delivers a HEA and plenty of steamy scenes.
If you adore wounded, scarred heroes and the loving heroines who bring them to their knees, you’ll love THE BASTARD.
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October 10, 2022
THEIR MASTER pub date moved to November 18, 2022
To all my lovely readers awaiting Mr. Smith’s story:
Due to a recent dog attack incident and surgery on my arm I’ve had to slow down a bit. But I am preparing THEIR MASTER and WILL have it up and ready to enjoy on November 18th.
To those of you anxiously waiting and especially my wonderful readers who’ve preordered, I deeply apologize for the delay and thank you for your understanding and patience.
Cheers,
SM/Minerva
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October 6, 2022
75% OFF Audio sale on INFAMOUS
That means you can listen to INFAMOUS for only $5.00.
This is a special price on Audiobooks.com so you just need to sign up for a free account to snag the deal.
INFAMOUS is my only double romance AND my only Christmas romance (so far).
Here’s the blurb:
A mean girl reformed . . .
Once the reigning beauty of her social set, Celia-whom the newspapers dubbed Lady Infamous-has fallen on hard times and is practically destitute, her reputation in shreds. When Celia is forced to attend a society wedding as a companion to an elderly guest, she must confront the clique she once commanded; the gentleman she’d once hoped to marry-who is now wed to a girl Celia relentlessly taunted; and the powerful man who ruined her life a decade before-and is threatening to do so again . . .
A hero transformed . . .
Then there is Richard, the studious boy Celia used to ridicule, who is now gorgeous, wealthy, and more-than-a-little famous. As a youth, Richard was infatuated with Celia. He still seems intrigued, but Celia has acquired a shocking secret along with her hard-won humility. Will it put an end to the love blossoming between them? Does she have the courage to find out?
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October 1, 2022
INFAMOUS on sale for a limited time
I just found out that INFAMOUS is on sale for $2.99 for an unspecified amount of time. The sale is only on Amazon. This is my one and only Christmas novel so far and I love it! It’s also a double romance with twins.
Here is the cover with the link below if you are jonesing for something steamy, witty, and romantic!
HERE IS THE BLURB:
“Riveting, sensual, and intelligent . . . romance readers need this splendid book!” —USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly
A mean girl reformed . . .
Once the reigning beauty of her social set, Celia—whom the newspapers dubbed Lady Infamous—has fallen on hard times and is practically destitute, her reputation in shreds. When Celia is forced to attend a society wedding as a companion to an elderly guest, she must confront the clique she once commanded; the gentleman she’d once hoped to marry—who is now wed to a girl Celia relentlessly taunted; and the powerful man who ruined her life a decade before—and is threatening to do so again. . . .
A hero transformed . . .
Then there is Richard, the studious boy Celia used to ridicule, who is now gorgeous, wealthy, and
more-than-a-little famous. As a youth, Richard was infatuated with Celia. He still seems intrigued, but Celia has acquired a shocking secret along with her hard-won humility. Will it put an end to the love blossoming between them? Does she have the courage to find out?
“Readers will be delighted.”
—Publishers Weekly
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September 17, 2022
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September 16, 2022
DANGEROUS on mysterious $1.99 sale!
Grab the book that started everything! DANGEROUS is the first book of 6 books, the first trilogy is THE OUTCASTS and the second trilogy is THE REBELS OF THE TON.
This is only on Amazon.
What sort of lady doesn’t make her debut until the age of thirty-two? A timeless beauty with a mysterious past—and a future she intends to take into her own hands . . .
Lady Euphemia Marlington hasn’t been free in seventeen years—since she was captured by Corsairs and sold into a harem. Now the sultan is dead and Mia is back in London facing relentless newspapermen, an insatiably curious public, and her first Season. Worst of all is her ashamed father’s ultimatum: marry a man of his choosing or live out her life in seclusion. No doubt her potential groom is a demented octogenarian. Fortunately, Mia is no longer a girl, but a clever woman with a secret—and a plan of her own . . .
Adam de Courtney’s first two wives died under mysterious circumstances. Now there isn’t a peer in England willing to let his daughter marry the dangerously handsome man the ton calls The Murderous Marquess. Nobody except Mia’s father, the desperate Duke of Carlisle. Clearly Mia must resemble an aging matron, or worse. However, in need of an heir, Adam will use the arrangement to his advantage . . .
But when the two outcasts finally meet, assumptions will be replaced by surprises, deceit by desire—and a meeting of minds between two schemers may lead to a meeting of hearts—if the secrets of their pasts don’t tear them apart . . .
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September 9, 2022
Yay! It’s a 3rd STARRED review for THE BOXING BARONESS
STARRED review,this one from the American Library Association’sBOOKLIST!As the Boxing Baroness, one of the stars of Farnham’s Fantastical Female Fayre, Marianne
Simpson has turned down her share of propositions from men. But St. John Powell, the duke of
Staunton, has presented Marianne with a proposal she can’t refuse. To rescue his younger
brother, Ben, St. John needs to arrange a meeting between Marianne and her treasonous ex-
lover Baron Dominic Strickland. If Marianne won’t cooperate, St. John will call in her Uncle
Barnabas’ debts, and Farnham’s Fantastical Female Fayre will cease to exist. With no other
choice, Marianne agrees to St. John’s plan, but she’s about to embroil him in a fight he will never
forget. With the launch of her swooningly romantic, sizzling sensual new Regency-set Wild
Women of Whitechapel series, Spencer delivers her own one-two knockout punch with a
superbly realized cast of characters that includes an intriguingly different yet historically credible
heroine and an exhilarating plot that not only delves into the fascinating world of female
pugilism—Marianne is based on a historical figure, Mary Anne Pearce—but also deftly
illuminates the dangerous state of affairs in France after Napoleon escaped from Elba.
— John Charles
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