Category Archives: book release

‘Holly and Hopeful Hearts’ and Charity at Christmas Time from the Bluestocking Belles + a Giveaway

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 Today, I welcome Amy Rose Bennett back to the blog, representing several of my favorite Regency authors, a group known as the Bluestocking Belles. They have a lovely boxed holiday set they are sharing with us. I preordered mine, and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Launch of “The Renegade Wife” with Caroline Warfield + a Giveaway

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome one of my author friends, Caroline Warfield. I love Caroline’s “Dangerous” series, and now she is back with a new series that brings the children from the “Dangerous” series to new lands.  One of the things I love … Continue reading →

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Carolina Book Fest 2016, Arriving October 15, 2016

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Book Signing Carolina Book Fest is a book signing taking place in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 15, 2016. The book signing will be held at the Marriott City Center in downtown Charlotte from 10 AM until 3 PM. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Giving and the Release of Mr. Darcy’s Present + Giveaway

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Most people today think of the three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as being the original “Christmas presents.” However, we must recall that during the Roman ritual, known as Saturnalia, gifts were exchanged. The pagan rituals demanded that “generosity … Continue reading →

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Best Intentions ~ Celebrating the Release of “Mr. Darcy’s Present” + Excerpt + Giveaway

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

I admit it. I love autumn. Here in North Carolina for the past two summers we have had a string of 90+ degrees days. This year, since May 27, we have had 82 such days. The lowest temperature we have experienced … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “Mr. Darcy’s Present: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Vagary” + Excerpt + Giveaway

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, I know the calendar says September 19, but you cannot tell me you have not already seen Christmas decorations up in some of the big box stores. Years prior, I cursed the stores when they brought out Christmas items … Continue reading →

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Welcome Guest Author, Elf Ahearn, and the Amazon Sale of “A Rogue in Sheep’s Clothing”

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome a fellow Beau Monder, Elf Ahearn to “Every Woman Dreams.” This is her first visit with us, and I hope you will show her the kindness you customarily show me. What can I tell you about Elf’s … Continue reading →

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Child Birth During the Regency

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep is the first book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: The Twins. It comes from Black Opal Books. In “Angel” there are several sets of twins. The hero, Huntington McLaughlin, the Marquess of Malvern, … Continue reading →

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Gavelkind, Inheritance in Opposition to Primogeniture

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

In the past on Every Woman Dreams, I discussed the 19th Century Entail and the legalities of primogeniture during the Regency period.  Today, I am adding the exceptions to the practice of the eldest son inheriting everything. Customs throughout the world vary. … Continue reading →

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Discussion of Land Inheritance and a Celebration of the Release of “Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep”

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Most of us who have studied British history know something of the concept of Primogeniture, which is the right of succession belonging to the firstborn child, with its roots in the feudal rule by which the whole real estate of an … Continue reading →

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