Category Archives: Realm series

Dueling in the Georgian Era + “Never Contradict a Lady” and the Release of “Regency Summer Melodies” + a Giveaway

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

If one reads enough Regency romance, he comes across a scene where a duel is to proceed between two individuals. In the 1600s and early 1700s, duels were fought with, originally a rapier, later with a smallsword, and, later still, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

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

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

  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”

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

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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What is a Glass Cone? And a Look Back at A Touch of Cashémere, Book 3 of the Realm Series

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

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 the history regarding each of the stories in the series. … Continue reading →

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When the First Book of a Series Becomes the Second: A Touch a Velvet: Book 2 of the Realm Series

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I first began to write the Realm series, I envisioned only four books, with the possibility of one or two novellas. However, the “best laid plans” turned into an eight-book series: one for each of the seven members of … 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

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

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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During the Regency, Could a Female Run an Estate in the Absence of the Male Heir?

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, one of my author friends sent me her Work in Progress manuscript for me to comment on what she had written to that point. She and I often bounce ideas off each other. Although beautifully written, making me sorry … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Do Away with One’s Hero or Heroine …

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

How often have you read a Regency based story and the author uses some sort of concoction to incapacitate the hero or the heroine? Heck, I have written that plot line several times. Yet, what was the truth of this action?

Mostly used during the period were opium based and alcohol based mixtures and were used for pain. Some were plant based in could be found among the herbal realm, but, generally, nothing during the day worked efficiently and safely. Part of the problem was the dosage could not be adjusted for the person’s weight and medical history, as one might find today. A woman like my 95 pounds mother might be given the same dosage as a 200 pounds man. Continue reading →

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Happy 11th Book Birthday to A Touch of Cashémere, Book 3 of the REALM Series!

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I brought you book 2 of this fabulous series. [If you wish more information on all the books in the series, visit my website rjefferscom.wordpress.com to read excerpts.] You will notice I brought out books two and three of … Continue reading →

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