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Maya’s Must Reads: Researching The Gilded Age

In which I reveal the Very Serious Non-Fiction Books I found essential for researching the Gilded Age.

Bonus Excerpt: Duchess By Design #ItHasPockets

In which our hero and heroine attend the opera and talk about...pockets. Glorious, scandalous pockets.

Excerpt: Duchess By Design!

In which a chance encounter with a duke is only the second most interesting thing to happen to Miss Adeline Black that afternoon. #MeetCute

The Romance 101 Syllabus

My mom famously insisted that I read romance novels, starting with the books on this syllabus.

Romancing the Gilded Age

In which I announce my new series that is not set in the Regency but does feature a duke...

Who Gets A Happily Ever After In 2018?

Romance fans have long loved the genre for its unapologetic celebration of female power and sexuality. Now, more and more writers are beginning to consider the ways in which their work can offer not just a happy ending, but a powerful statement. I have things to say in this piece.

That thing with Hillary Clinton and romance novels…

Behind the scenes: It’s Hard Out Here For a Duke

In which I share a few behind the scenes story and the inspiration for It's Hard Out Here For A Duke.

Behind the cover: It’s Hard Out Here For a Duke

One of the frequently asked questions of any romance author is, “Do you have a say in your covers?” To which one often answers NO. Or “yes, I have the option to agree with my publisher!” As you can see from my books page, I have been #blessed with many beautiful historical romance covers in […] Read more

Excerpt: At the Christmas Wedding

The most interesting thing that had ever happened to Lady Serena Cavendish was being jilted by the Duke of Frye. And Greyson Jones, agent of the crown, was the second. Check out this excerpt from HOT ROGUE ON A COLD NIGHT, my novella in this latest anthology from the Lady Authors.