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I’ve been passionate about books ever since I first learnt to read. A common refrain at home was that I always had my nose in a book; things haven’t changed, even though I’m now somewhat older.
History is a passion too; it’s great that these two interests combine so well.
With degrees in history and historical research, I’ve spent my working life helping others to achieve publication; now I’ve decided it’s my turn.
My Regency stories are filled with mystery, adventure, and romance – my three favourite themes. I’ve enjoyed writing them and I hope you enjoy reading them.

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	An Officer's Vow (Gentlemen #2) 4.18 avg rating — 619 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Bachelor's Pledge (Gentlemen #3) 4.20 avg rating — 549 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Gentleman's Promise (Gentlemen #1) 3.99 avg rating — 575 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Winter's Romance: A Regency Anthology by G.L. Robinson (Goodreads Author), Jayne Davis (Goodreads Author), Christina Dudley (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 519 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Unquiet Spirit (Shades, Shadows, and Spectres #1) 4.34 avg rating — 115 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Plethora of Phantoms (Shades, Shadows, and Spectres #2) 3.96 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Adventurer's Contract (Gentlemen #4 ) 3.93 avg rating — 29 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Scotland by Wendy H. Jones (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Sue Barnard (Goodreads Author), J.K. Fulton really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La promessa di un gentiluomo (Gentlemen Vol. 1) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La parola di un ufficiale: Un romanzo Regency (Gentlemen Vol. 2) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Plethora of Phantoms: Spirited Encounters Book 2

A new release! I’m delighted to announce that I have a new release. The revised edition of my contemporary paranormal romance, A Plethora of Phantoms is now available as an ebook and a paperback from Amazon. It’s got a fabulous new cover (thank you, Design for Writers) which matches wonderfully with the cover of the […]

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A Great and Monstrous Thing: London in the Eighteenth Century

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