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May 17, 2022
Sale on What a Difference A Duke Makes!
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DUKE MAKES“Bell delivers a compulsively readable enchantment – no spoonfuls of sugar necessary for this to go down like the supercalifragilistic read it is.” (Entertainment Weekly, Grade “A”)“Bell (the Disgraceful Dukes series) makes this her own story, piling on plenty of witty dialogue, unconventional characters, and hints of mystery to leave readers both satisfied and eager for the next in the series.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“[BELL] launches her new School for Dukes series on a high note with a beguiling historical romance that brilliantly showcases her remarkable gift for marrying sexy passion with dry wit, confirming her standing as a rising star in the romance genre. As the icing on the cake of this scrumptious confection, fans of Mary Poppins will also appreciate the clever manner in which Bell gracefully tips her cap to that children’s classic.” (Booklist)Happy reading!
April 10, 2022
New Story in Sunflower Season Charity Anthology!
NEW STORY ALERT I’m excited to share a very special project, SUNFLOWER SEASON with you. This is a charity collection I’m contributing an original short story for in support of Ukraine.It features stories (some never-been-published and some old favorites) by over 70 — that’s right — SEVENTY of your favorite Historical Romance authors including my friends Janna MacGregor, Amalie Howard, Kate Bateman, Bethany Bennett, Piper G Huguley, Erica Ridley 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. This set will be released on June 7, 2022 and will only be available for a limited time.Click here for more info: https://books2read.com/Sunflower-Season-For-UkraineAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WLNSPY1ibooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1616339819B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/…/sunflowe…/1141290747…Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sunflower-season
December 12, 2021
Join me and Christi Caldwell for a fun chat with prizes!
To take part in this year’s Christi Claus Event, follow the link to Christi’s Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/3obKe7t
December 3, 2021
Join me at Avon KissCon TOMORROW, Dec 4!
I hope to see at the Avon Books KissCon virtual event tomorrow evening! I’ll be there with these amazing Avon authors:
• Erin Sterling / THE EX HEX• Megan Frampton / GENTLEMAN SEEKS BRIDE• Jill Shalvis / HOLIDAY EVER AFTER• Thien-Kim Lam / THE DONUT TRAP• Nisha Sharma / DATING DR. DIL• Meg Cabot / NO WORDS• Olivia Dade / ALL THE FEELS• Julie Anne Long / AFTER DARK WITH THE DUKEYou’ll get personal tours of our bookshelves and TBR piles. And we’ll try our best as you, the audience, choose our adventures in “GRAND GESTURES: a hilarious guessing game and charades mashup” or, as I like to call it, Death by Charades
Just kidding, it’s going to be hilarious and fun and you should all come laugh a̵t̵ with us tomorrow night. There will be wine (at least at my house 
) Hope to see you there! All details on event/tickets here:https://a.pgtb.me/RWt0tj
November 15, 2021
Entertainment Weekly 8 Best Romance Novels of Fall
Grade: A-—𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺Thanks to @entertainmentweekly and romance fiction advocate and author Maureen Lee Lenker for the delightful and nuanced review. I’m thrilled that Ash and Hetty’s love story is connecting emotionally with reviewers and readers.
October 22, 2021
Critics agree: The Devil’s Own Duke is “enchanting” and “magnetic.”
Have you ordered your very own copy of The Devil’s Own Duke yet? I’d be so honored if you did! My mom thinks it’s delightful 
But don’t take her word for it–I’m delighted to report that the great reviews for The Devil’s Own Duke keep rolling in!
“With a perfect sense of aplomb and plenty of whimsical wit, Bell continues her Wallflowers vs. Rogues series, following Love Is a Rogue (2020), in splendid fashion by offering readers a cleverly crafted marriage-of-convenience plot that delivers not only a spot-on cast of characters (including a delightfully finicky feline), but also a generous dose of smoldering sexual chemistry and combustible love scenes.” (Booklist (Starred Review))
“A vintner meets her match in the owner of a gaming house in Bell’s enchanting second Wallflowers vs. Rogues Victorian romance (after Love is a Rogue). Lady Henrietta “Hetty” Prince wants her widowed father, the Duke of Granville, to remarry so he can get an heir and save his property, Rosehill Park, from reverting to the crown upon his death. Then rakish gambling hall owner Ash Ellis steps forward, claiming to be the Duke’s long-lost heir. Uninterested in any of Hetty’s candidates for duchess, Hetty’s father is quick to accept Ash’s claim. Though Hetty is convinced that Ash is a fraud, she accepts her father’s wish that she marry Ash to secure her claim to Rosehill, treating the marriage as a business proposition: in exchange for Hetty helping Ash integrate into the aristocracy, he offers her six months to prove the profitability of Rosehill’s vineyards before he considers razing them to raise thoroughbreds. This convenient arrangement quickly becomes much more as their mutual attraction gives way to deeper emotions. The romantic tension is ever-simmering, enhanced by Ash’s determination not to fall in love and Hetty’s single-minded quest to gain recognition for her wines. Fast-paced plotting keeps the pages turning, making for a magnetic historical romance.” (Publishers Weekly)
“The second book in Bell’s Wallflowers vs. Rogues series is a charming enemies-to-lovers tale, though the clear chemistry from the couple’s second-chapter kiss leaves little doubt about the outcome and the many steamy scenes that will happen on the way there. With lots of winemaking detail and good attention to the obliviousness of the ton, it’s a historical romance with great depth. A sweet slow burn of a Regency romance.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Excellent chemistry between the romantic leads and a headstrong, intelligent heroine to root for will keep romance fans reading. Fans of the series will look forward to reading about the next bluestocking to get her happily ever after. Some much-needed historical context and a steamy, satisfying romance between the two well-written leads…[a] delightful, well-written romance.” (Library Journal)
Writing this book brought me so much joy and I hope it brings you some, too!
xo
Lenora
September 29, 2021
Romance By the Book Instagram Takeover TODAY
September 28, 2021
The Devil’s Own Duke is out today!
LB
Books2Read https://books2read.com/TheDevilsOwnDukeAmazon https://amzn.to/39EURb3Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3ieZcX7Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/3ufmjFMAvon https://www.harpercollins.com/…/the-devils-own-duke…Apple Books https://books.apple.com/…/the-devils-own-duke/id1546607155Audible https://www.audible.com/…/The-Devils-Own…/0063143461Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/the-devil-s-own-duke-2Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062993465The Bookstore (signed copies) https://www.hainesbookstore.com/
July 19, 2021
Another great review for The Devil’s Own Duke!
June 25, 2021
Renaissance of the Regency NEW DATE July 10
Renaissance of Regency: an afternoon with romance writer Lenora Bell
LOCATION: Upper Hutt Library, 844 Ferguson Drive
DATE: Saturday July 10th
TIME: 2:00 p.m
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