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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!   On this day of days, of course, I'm asking myself, what am I most thankful for? The answer is pretty simple: My family! My son! I am so grateful to be surrounded by wonderful people who make my life complete. I am grateful that they are healthy and happy! It is not […]

The exclusive prequel “Ignored & Treasured – The Duke’s Bookish Bride”!

Hello my lovely readers, it's been a while since my last blog post. So many new projects have come my way that I completely forgot about leaving a note every now and then. However, this project is one I don't want to miss out on telling you about because it is only for you - […]

Meet a New Regency Romance Writer

Well, the sad truth is that no author can ever write faster than a reader can read. The good news is that there are so many wonderful authors out there, writing so many wonderful stories, that there'll always be another great book waiting to be discovered. So, sit tight and meet author Laura Beers. Hi, […]

Bree’s Belles of the Ball: Join a Reader FB Group

Over the past year, I've had a number of write-in's asking whether or not there was a facebook reader group discussing my novels. Well, what can I say, NOW there is! As I love discussing all things books, I felt it was about time to offer my devoted readers the opportunity to get together and […]

FORGOTTEN & REMEMBERED now as audio book!

 Do you love audio books? Well, then I have exciting news! From now on, you cannot only read FORGOTTEN & REMEMBERED, but you can also listen to this emotionally-charged Regency romance while driving to the grocery store or riding the train or sitting in front of a sizzling fire with your eyes closed and completely […]

Rebecca Connolly’s Arrangement Series (part I)

An Arrangement of Sorts by Rebecca Connolly This novel is truly adorable, sweet and witty. Determined to find her lost betrothed, Moira hires Nathaniel Hammond, Earl of Beverton, (of course, she doesn't know he's an earl!) to assist her in her search. Nathaniel accepts because...somehow she intrigues him. Two strangers thrust together by chance, united […]

We hit the USA Today Bestseller List...Twice!

When I first got the news, I do believe I sat staring at my computer screen for the better part of a minute, doubting my eyesight, my mental health as well as my ability to recognize whether I was awake or not. Then a huge and probably rather stupid looking grin spread across my face and my heart skipped at least three beats. However, a moment later, that not so flattering grin vanished, chased away by that obnoxious little voice in the back of your head that whispers, "This is too good to be true!"

It had to be a mistake, right?

And so I refreshed the web page, called a bunch of people to ensure that their eyes saw what I was seeing and still felt as though this had to be some kind of sick joke.

It took my roughly 24 hours to trust that no one was playing me for a fool and this was actually real:

I was a USA Today bestselling author!

About two years ago, I started writing and publishing historical romances, hoping that one day I might be able to make a living doing what I have always loved but never thought would ever work out (You might have noticed that I'm a bit of a pessimist. I promise I'll work on that!). And now, two years later, not one but two of my novels made it onto the USA Today bestseller list in one week.



I'm speechless. Thunderstruck. And immensely grateful.

Without you - my wonderful readers - this would never have happened, and I wish there were a better way I could thank you for your dedication and support on this turbulent journey. Everything I can think of falls short. All I can do is say,

THANK YOU

...from the bottom of my heart. You made my dream come true.

You all are my fairy godmothers!

We hit the USA Today Bestseller List…Twice!

When I first got the news, I do believe I sat staring at my computer screen for the better part of a minute, doubting my eyesight, my mental health as well as my ability to recognize whether I was awake or not.  Then a huge and probably rather stupid looking grin spread across my face […]

Win a Signed Bookmark!

Release day of book six 'Betrayed & Blessed - The Viscount's Shrewd Wife' is fast approaching (September 12), and I thought I'd share a few early glimpses with you. I've gone through the novel and collected some of my favorite little quotes. So, sit back and enjoy!

The first quote is from the night of the masked ball when Beth and Tristan meet for the first time.

As his eyes slid over her face, noting the way her gaze held his without flinching, without even once dropping to the floor, Tristan smiled. “You’re brave,” he whispered, suddenly entranced by the idea of reading her. “You don’t cower or hide. You meet whatever comes with a raised chin.”

A touch of red came to her cheeks, but she held his gaze. “I try,” she whispered, and yet, there was no bashfulness in her tone, and Tristan realised that she knew who she was. Could he say the same thing about himself?

The second one is still from the same night when Tristan follows Beth out of the ballroom.

Swallowing, she met his eyes, and the left corner of her mouth twitched before she said, “I must have gotten lost for I believed this was the library.”

A wide grin came to Tristan’s face. “You lie!” he accused, then laughed, shaking his head.

Returning his smile, she rolled her eyes−at herself or at him−he could not say. “It happens on occasion,” she finally admitted. “Would you hold it against me?”

Tristan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated her question. “I must admit I hadn’t pegged you for a liar, not after what you’ve told me.”

“Was it truly a lie though?” she asked then, a daring gleam coming to her blue eyes.

Now, this one is one of my absolute favorites. It is from the morning after their wedding night.

Slowly, he lifted his eyes to hers. Then his mouth opened…and closed…and opened again. “I’m afraid I must insi−”

“Nonsense,” Beth interrupted, noticing her husband’s subtle−and rather uncomfortable−glances toward the footmen who stood nearby. “I very much enjoy my stay here in London, and besides, a wife belongs by her husband’s side.” A mischievous idea came to mind, and Beth acted on it without delay. “Especially after the previous night, I am most unwilling to be parted from you.”

With eyes going wide, her husband turned rather red in the face before he set down his cup and rose from his chair. “If you’ll excuse me, my lady, but I have…rather urgent business to attend to.” Then he fled the room as though the devil was behind him, Beth thought, which was a rather fitting comparison as she immediately set off in pursuit, a devilish smile on her face.

Marriage proved to be quite an amusing institution!

The following quote is from a night of open words shared between them.

“What?” Shaking his head in confusion, he tried to kiss her again.

And again, she drew away, amusement crinkling her lips. “Say my name,” she whispered once more, holding his gaze. “Tristan.”

For a long moment, he could only stand and stare at her as the echo of his name on her lips reached his heart. Yes, she was right. It did feel wonderful. He had never noticed it before.

“Maybe you should rest,” she said then, her arms releasing their hold on him, and stepped back toward the door. “I suppose sleep will do you good.”

Shaking off his trance, Tristan blinked as his heart screamed at him to act.

Before she had taken more than a single step, he once more caught her by the arm and pulled her back against him. Wrapping her in a tight embrace lest she try to escape again, he met her eyes. “Damn you, Beth. Don’t you dare walk away.”

Here, another glimpse of Tristan's guardian angel, Derek, who will get the chance to tell his own story in book seven.

In that moment, with the knife flying toward him, Tristan’s heart stopped and all he could think of was Beth.

Then a large force collided with him, knocking him off his feet and onto the ground, adding more scrapes and bruises to his body. Groaning, Tristan held his shoulder, his breath ragged as he gritted his teeth against the pain.

“Your instincts are non-existent, are they?” Derek observed, a hint of disapproval as well as incredulity in his voice as he held out his hand to Tristan. “When a knife comes toward your head, you duck.” Pulling Tristan to his feet, Derek shook his head. “No wonder people are trying to kill you. You’re making it far too easy on them.”

The last quote is taken toward the end of the book when Henrietta and Connor finally arrive in London.

A moment later, Beth received her answer when her slender, new sister-in-law pulled a gleaming dagger from her boot. A wave of awe washed over Beth at the sight, and she marvelled at the ease with which Henrietta moved the weapon in her hand.

“Then we shall approach from three sides,” her sister-in-law concluded, nodding at her husband as he drew his sword. She swallowed then, and for a long moment, their gazes remained locked as though each drew strength from the other which they could not do without. Then Henrietta nodded her head in vehemence and turned toward the clearing, determination shining in her clear eyes. “I shall kill my uncle if need be,” she growled, then glanced back at the others. “We shall protect my brother at all costs.”

Now, it's your turn. If you feel up to the challenge, find and share your own favorite quotes of the first five novels with me as well as your fellow readers. What made you shake with anger? Tremble with fear? Laugh with joy? Cry with happiness or even sadness? What were the words that stayed with you? Which lines made you connect with our heroines and heroes?

This post will remain open until release day, September 12, after which I will send out 25 Love's Second Chance Series bookmarks to 25 lucky winners, who will be chosen randomly! So dig deep and post as many quotes as you like. This is not first come, first serve!

What do you think of these couples?

Writing a story always means creating a new world (including its people)...even if the characters live in the here and now. After all, their world is not completely like ours. It's merely a variation, which in turn makes it all the more exciting because in their world anything is possible.

In my historical romance series Love's Second Chance Series, every novel follows another couple led into a marriage of convenience, who need to work through the demons of their past on their way to a happily-ever-after. They each get their own story. However, they all share the same world, and as we all know, worlds tend to overlap, bringing main characters from a previous novel back as minor characters in a sequel as well as vice versa. Isn't it always nice to visit with people we used to know and see what they've been up to since we last saw them?

While I was working on novel five in the series and the number of characters grew...and grew, I realized I needed some kind of chart to keep track of them. To be honest, at the moment, I have more than one as there are simply too many of them to fit them all into one nice little overview. However, upon request, I have decided to share with you all the one chart detailing the main characters' appearances since book one (at least as far ahead as I am currently aware of them).

So, who is connected to whom? And in what way? Who has appeared in most novels? Who do you wish to see again?



Do you remember them all? By the way, the red numbers indicate the title in which the couple is featured as the main characters.

As you can see, some of our beloved characters have not yet been assigned their perfect match. However, I promise I shall keep you posted once they decide to reveal themselves. As a little heads-up, I can say that Oliver's story (coming in book eight) has already found a worthy heroine. Only her name still eludes me. When the time comes, I shall put it to you all to help me decide and offer your suggestions. After all, wasn't it a wonderful reader who suggested a most beautiful and unique name for Anna and Edmond's little girl?

For now, I would love to hear your thoughts on the couples we have met so far? Who is your favorite heroine? Your favorite hero? Who annoyed you the most? Who surprised you when you least expected it? Who would you love to see again? What is your opinion of the paired up couples of future novels? I know you haven't met all of them yet, but September 12 (release day of book six) will be here sooner than you think. If you can't wait, then sign up for my launch team and start reading as soon as tomorrow.