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Two of my most loved historicals on sale in Kindle for only $1.99!

 

Two of my most-loved historical romances, HOW THE DUKE WAS WON, and DUKE MOST WICKED, are on sale in Kindle for only $1.99! And they both feature gorgeous red dresses on the cover. I wonder what my favorite color is? <3

Early reviewers are LOVING You’re the Duke That I Want!

Readers are loving You’re the Duke That I Want! Have you preordered your copy? Here are some of the early reviews that made me grin from ear to ear… xo LB

Ebook Sale on LOVE IS A ROGUE! Only $1.99!

I don’t know how long it will last but LOVE IS A ROGUE is on sale for only $1.99 in ebook on Amazon U.S.! This is a fan favorite featuring a sexy working class carpenter hero and a reclusive bookish duke’s daughter heroine. Readers loved the desk scene *wink* and the way Ford helps Beatrice break free from the rigid rules of society and find a way to live her best life. Happy reading!

xo
LB

Ebook Sale: DUKE MOST WICKED $1.99!!

SALE ALERT! My last historical romance, DUKE MOST WICKED, is on sale for only $1.99 in kindle/ebook for a limited time! Snap it up while it’s hot (and it’s VERY hot xo LB

 

Fated Mates Best Books of 2022 Features Duke Most Wicked!

I’m thrilled to share that Duke Most Wicked is one of the Fated Mates Podcast Best Romance Novels of 2022!Thanks so much to amazing hosts Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop for including me in this stellar roundup featuring so many fabulous authors. And they’re collaborating with Old Town Books for a festive holiday box with eight of the Best Of titles plus a letter from Sarah and Jen!
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Duke Most Wicked featured in Entertainment Weekly!

Oh my stars! DUKE MOST WICKED is featured in Entertainment Weekly’s list of best fall romance novels!! I’m overwhelmed by the glowing review and the glittering company of so many amazing authors. From the review by Maureen Lee Lenker: “I await the release of a new Lenora Bell novel the way some people (also me) wait for Christmas. Her historical romances are always engrossing, lush, and downright moving.” Read the full review here!

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I’m so grateful for the reviews posted by readers for this lighthearted historical romcom. You make my heart sing

Meet my Audiobook Narrator Beverley A. Crick

Actor Beverley A. Crick has narrated all of my audiobooks since my first novel, How the Duke Was Won! I love her beautiful, velvety voice and the nuance she brings to all of the characters. I interviewed her recently and learned a little bit more about this amazing actor and narrator. Check out her latest audiobook for Duke Most Wicked!

1. What’s your favorite part of being an audiobook narrator?It is an actor’s dream job and I love it!Through the lens of the author I am able to enter all sorts of interesting worlds and to inhabit an array of diverse and interesting characters, regardless of the real-life constraints of appearance, age, nationality, etc.  Male, female, old or young, as a narrator I can play them all. It’s such a treat to be able to flesh out the characters and bring them to life.If I’m lucky, I get to work with a really terrific author such as yourself. Your books are always such fun to narrate, filled as they are with lots of lively banter and winks and clever nods to other works of literature or films.  So all in all, it’s a pretty nice job to have.Oh, and one huge bonus – no lines to learn! 2. What are you currently reading (for pleasure)?Because I read and research so much for my work, I tend not to read for pleasure as much as I would like.  And that is a great regret.  However, when I hear a particularly compelling recommendation, either from a reviewer or a friend, I usually make a note to add it to my pile of must reads.  Just this morning, on one of the morning shows, they were waxing lyrical about “The Whalebone Theater” by Joanna Quinn. So I’ve made a note to seek out that one for my list.And of course that Lenora Bell character – I hear her books are pretty terrific too! Hopefully, she has more in her hopper ! 3. What does a perfect day (or meal/trip/etc) look like to you? A perfect day begins around six or seven with a lovely cup of tea. When I’m in New York, I love to walk in Riverside Park in the mornings, where all the joggers are getting energized for the day ahead and the dog owners are being walked by their excitedly romping four-footed friends.When I’m in Bermuda, where I spent so much of my childhood, I feed two overly pampered pussycats, then take an early morning walk along the beach, where I drink in the beauty of the sun and sky and waves. It’s very therapeutic – so soothing and centering.If I’m lucky, a day in the recording studio follows. Which really doesn’t feel like work at all!4. What’s one thing on your bucket list?To hook up with George Clooney.  Why isn’t he calling??  Damn that Amal!!  Just because she’s a fancy international human rights lawyer  Pffft! 5. What’s up next for you?Just finishing up a series epilogue by the wonderful historical romance writer, Caroline Linden.  And am about to start working on a cozy Scottish mystery by the prolifically talented Traci Hall.  Then, a sparklingly witty romance set in Wales and penned by the indomitable Kate Bateman.  I’m hoping that 2023 will bless me with a constant flow of books in every genre and plenty of opportunities to morph into many more fascinating characters and alternate universes!

Duke Most Wicked is here!

I’m celebrating the release of my latest historical romance, Duke Most Wicked! This is the light and steamy rom-com of my heart. The piano teacher heroine, Viola, was inspired my mother who is a pianist, composer and choir director. She composed the lyrics and music for the original Yuletide carol, Wild Bells, featured in the book. You can watch a performance of the carol on my Youtube Channel! I had a blast writing the story of a bad boy duke who discovers that the love of his life has been right there all along. DUKE MOST WICKED

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a wicked duke who has gambled away his fortune must be in want of an heiress.

Scarred by a dark secret, Brandan Delamar, Duke of Westbury, must concede his misdeeds have finally caught up with him. With five younger sisters to support, he must marry for money.

Sunny and steadfast, Viola Beaton is no heiress. As music instructor to the duke’s sisters, she’s developed a genuine affection for the bright young ladies. Unfortunately, she’s also developed a forbidden passion for her wildly attractive employer.

It must be the way he inspires her to compose sonatas about moonlight and kisses. Or how his gaze smolders and lingers on her skin. Or because he makes her heart whisper impossible things.

When Westbury decrees that he’ll choose not only a bride, but grooms for his sisters, Viola can’t allow him to curtail their freedom. She strikes a bargain: if he allows his sisters to attend the Season, Viola will chaperone them and keep them safe from scandal.

Only…what if Viola and the duke are the ones most likely to cause a scandal?

Snap up your copy today!

xoLB

Join me at the 17th Annual Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy!

l’ll be an author host at the 17th Annual Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy & Virtually Yours Weekend October 21-23. Have you ever attended Buns & Roses in person or virtually? It’s so much fun!! There will be a silent auction, mystery bears (if you don’t know what that is ask me! They’re so cute), and lots of fun interaction between authors and readers. My friend Janna MacGregor and I will be giving two workshops and we’d love to see you there! Proceeds from Buns & Roses benefit the Richardson Adult Literacy Center. For more information about RALC, visit https://ralc.orgTickets on sale now! https://one.bidpal.net/bnr2022

SUNFLOWER SEASON #1 BESTSELLER OUT NOW!

I’m thrilled to share that SUNFLOWER SEASON: A Historical Romance Charity Anthology for Ukraine is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon! The anthology features stories by over 70 of your favorite Historical Romance authors including Sabrina Jeffries Christi Caldwell Erica Ridley Janna MacGregor Piper G Huguley Amalie Howard Annabelle Anders ,myself, and so many more!ALL royalties will be donated to humanitarian relief in Ukraine where the focus will be on sending medical resources and basic necessities to women, children, and the elderly.I wrote an original never-before-published short story for the anthology! DUKE MOST DANGEROUS is the sweet, sexy tale of a scandalous, prizefighting duke and the prim-and-proper schoolmistress he left behind…DUKE MOST DANGEROUS just might be for you, if you love… Second chance romance Prize-fighter dukes Former lovers-to enemies-to lovers Laugh-out-loud humor Scorching heatPlease note: If you preordered this, due to an error, all preorders were cancelled (you weren’t charged for that preorder). However, the good news is the new Amazon link is now live!Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OhUyoXUniversal link: https://books2read.com/Sunflower-Season-For-Ukraine