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Release Day for “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Bit on the Tower of London

Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo   “The very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrecoverably gone.” – Jane Austen Miss Eleanor Wilder has admired Lord Augustus Truist since she was a young … Continue reading

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Getting Here from There… + the Upcoming Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

In both my novella, “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” (part of the Regency Summer Weddings Anthology) and my upcoming release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo,” my characters leave England to travel to and through … Continue reading

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Ireland as Part of the Setting for “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

Since the first of the year, I have written two stories in which Regency era Ireland plays a role. The first of those was a novella entitled “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride,” which was part of the Regency Summer Weddings Anthology. … Continue reading

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The London Borough of Hornsey + the Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

In my tale, Taming Lord Truist, Lord Augustus Banks, 9th Earl Truist, keeps his mistress in the borough of Hornsey. He first took on Miss Sarah Darling when he was straight out of university. He has always fancied himself somewhat … Continue reading

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Gardens in the Regency + the Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

Our garden is putting in order by a man who bears a remarkably good character, has a very fine complexion, and asks something less than the first. The shrubs which border the gravel walk, he says, are only sweetbriar and … Continue reading

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Wedding Announcements in the Regency + the Release of “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” + a Giveaway

“A great many changes have happened in the neighbourhood, since you went away. Miss Lucas is married and settled. And one of my own daughters. I suppose you have heard of it; indeed, you must have seen it in the … Continue reading

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PreOrder for “Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo” is Live!!! + a Giveaway

Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo   “The very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrecoverably gone.” – Jane Austen Miss Eleanor Wilder has admired Lord Augustus Truist since she was a young … Continue reading

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Gretna Green: The “Las Vegas” Marriage Destination of the Regency Period

Scottish Elopements and the Marriage Act of 1753 “An Act for Better Preventing of Clandestine Marriage,” popularly known as Lord Hardwicke’s Marriage Act (1753), was the first statutory legislation in England and Wales to require a formal ceremony of marriage. … Continue reading

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Catholic and Protestants Marrying + “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings” Anthology

Book Blurb: HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years … Continue reading

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A Lost Food, “Irish Moss” Recipe + “Lord Fearghal’s English Bride” + a Giveaway of “Regency Summer Weddings Anthology”

Book Blurb: HERS WAS A CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT  Lady Claire Waterstone has spent more years out of England than she has enjoying English society. In fact, she feels very odd in making her Come Out with girls four to five years … Continue reading

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