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Honfleur, France, and its Connection to the PreOrder of Book 2 of My New Dragonblade Publishing Mystery Series, “Lyon’s Obsession” (Arriving 17 September 2025)

In book 2 of my new Dragonblade Mystery/Suspense Series, Lyon’s Obsession, one of the more complicated characters assumes the name Marquis of Honfleur (Lord Honfleur). Nowadays, our heroes would immediately be able to check out the man’s credentials, but this … Continue reading

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Yellow Sapphires + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

When one sees the lovely cover of Lyon in the Way, he notes the three jewels. Some think they are yellow diamonds, but they are yellow sapphires. I am a bit obsessed with sapphires, for a blue one is my … Continue reading

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What Was “Silver Paper” in the Regency? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

One man wants her dead. Another may love her forever. For over a year, Lord Richard Orson has been quietly captivated by the unconventional Lady Emma Donoghue. Headstrong, brilliant, and unapologetically involved in causes that rattle Society’s comfort, Emma is … Continue reading

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The Hero Who Does Not Believe Himself One: “A Touch of Love: Book 6 of the REALM Series”

Originally, I thought the Realm series would be three, mayhap four novels. I thought the books would cover the adventures of James Kerrington (book 1), Brantley Fowler (book 2), Marcus Wellston (book 3), and Gabriel Crowden (book 4). For the … Continue reading

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The Book That Made My Friend Cry: A Touch of Mercy, Book 5 of the REALM Series

  This was the book in which my friend Kim said, “You should have warned me about what was happening. I was in tears for hours afterwards.”  The heroine of the book is Miss Mercy Nelson. She is the younger … Continue reading

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A Feud Between Romantic Heroes and a Look Back at A Touch of Grace, Book 4 of the REALM Series + Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way”

Next month, I hope to release a new romantic mystery/suspense series. This one is from Dragonblade Publishers, so I thought I might revisit my very successful Realm series and some of what made that particular series so special. In this book … Continue reading

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The First Time I Wrote a Regency Romantic Suspense/Mystery: A Touch of Scandal, Book 1 of the REALM Series

In June, the first of my new five mystery/romance/suspense books for Dragonblade Publishers hits the shelf. A new book will follow every three months. The titles are Lyon in the Way, Lyon’s Obsession, Lyon in Disguise, Lost in the Lyon’s … Continue reading

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Proving Oneself the New Peer

I had a recent question from a reader/writer about how after the death of the current peer was one made the new peer. Was it immediate? Is there a process or some sort of hearing. What must he prove to … Continue reading

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Card Playing in the Regency Era

This post is not about the rules of card games, but rather about the cards themselves. Question from a Reader: I read your Bell, Book, and Wardrobe novel, and I wondered about how one might have cards made up thusly. … Continue reading

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Happy Release Day!!! Love Her But, LEAVE HER WILD

Book Blurb and Purchase Links: Leave Her Wild: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary A Mandate from His Uncle  The only reason Fitzwilliam Darcy has come to London for the Short Season is to save his beloved Pemberley. He requires a … Continue reading

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