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Excerpt: That Rogue Jack

An excerpt of That Rogue Jack, my novella in the anthology At the Dukes Wedding, written with Caroline Linden, Katharine Ashe, and Miranda Neville.

Deleted Scene! Wallflower Gone Wild

There were two possible prologues for Wallflower Gone Wild. This is one of them!

9 Surprisingly Feminist Romance Novels to Read During ‘Read A Romance Month’

Most people know them as bodice rippers, trashy books, and literary porn, but romance novels may actually be the most pro-feminist books you’re not reading. Romance novels — unlike most other literature — always put women in a starring role, rewards their rule-breaking, and guarantees their sexual pleasure. These are the books where women can lean in, fall in love and live happily ever after. Check out this AMAZING list of feminist romance novels from an AMAZING group of authors.

Deleted Scene! The Wicked Wallflower

I adore this little scene with Emma, Olivia and Prudence trying to decide what to pack for a house party where one is faking an engagement with a duke in order to be named heir to a fortune. I mean really, what do you wear in that situation? Alas, this scene didn't make it in the final version of the book, but here it is for your amusement!

Bonus Scene! Before they were wallflowers…

This little scene of Emma, Olivia and Prudence cutting class at Lady Penelope's school appears as a flashback in What a Wallflower Wants. No spoilers here...just thought everyone would like a peek at the girls before they hit the ton!

6 Reasons to Love Military Romances

There’s nothing quite like a man in uniform and nobody knows that better than the authors and fans of military romances. These novels feature “strong, sexy heroes and strong, sexy heroines” in dramatic, high conflict situations. “And that is just the tip of the iceberg!” promises author Sara Jane Stone. “These heroes allow for interesting conflicts and plots, but I think they also allow for an emotional depth that draws readers in and speaks to their hearts." Deeply sexy, deeply emotional, deeply romantic. Here are six reasons to spend a hot night with a military romance.

How I used Facebook to pick my next book title

The true, behind the scenes story of how my readers and I came up with the fabulous title for my third Wallflower novel...

Must Reads! Summer Romance Reading

I'm sharing my favorite hot, sexy romance novels with the Scribd blog! Check out my favorite romances ranging from Jane Austen (guess which one of her novels is my favorite?) to contemporary romances...with some earls, pirates and Southern belles. These are the perfect books to read poolside, or up late on a hot summer night. Happy reading!

Interview with audio book narrator Carolyn Morris

I'm so lucky to have made the acquaintance of Ms Carolyn Morris, the lovely narrator for my romance novels. Not only are audio book listeners in for a treat, thanks to her lovely narration, but the rest of us are able to get a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the awesome gig of reading romance novels for work. And of course I asked about reading the sex scenes...

Fetch the smelling salts: I’m an award winning author!

I am so honored to have won a Reviewers' Choice Award from RT Book Reviews! I must thank the Duke of Ashbrooke, hero of The Wicked Wallflower, for making so many readers swoon and for seducing someone into giving him the Historical K.I.S.S. Award. Those who are acquainted with His Grace know that he is quite the irresistable charmer!