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The Standon Widows

Countdown to 20 Sometimes books just belong together, and these three, HOW I MET MY COUNTESS #13, MAD ABOUT THE DUKE #14, LORD LANGLEY IS BACK IN TOWN #15, isn't so much three separate stories but one large bit of inspiration, connected by a web of links to so many of...

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Tempted by the Night

Countdown to 20 So after dishing yesterday about the covers I, u-hum, don't like, I get to rave and rave about this one. I nearly swooned when I saw the artwork for TEMPTED BY THE NIGHT. In fact, the next thing I did was contact the artist, Jon Paul, and beg him to...

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Something About Emmaline

Countdown to 20 Where do I start with SOMETHING ABOUT EMMALINE, my sixth Avon Romance? One of my favorite of favorites—if authors are allowed such things. I absolutely ADORE this story. But as much as I fell in love with Alex and Emmaline, it is the inspiration that...

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It Takes a Hero

Countdown to 20 Inspiration comes from every facet of my life. The story behind IT TAKES A HERO (my 5th Avon Romance) came during a family dinner, while listening to my husband's siblings teasing his unmarried sister about their upcoming visit to Lisdoonvarna in...

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5 Things with Heather McCollum

Today Heather McCollum, author of sweeping, magical Scottish historical romances, is visiting the blog. The answers to her "Five Questions" are fantastic! Welcome, Heather... Thank you so much for having me here today! What a fun way to learn about those of us behind...

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Five Things with Julie Johnstone

USA Today Bestselling Regency Romance author Julie Johnstone is here today, with a "Five Questions" post! Her next book, My Seductive Innocent, goes on pre-order this Thursday. Welcome to the blog, Julie... 1) Did you have a nickname growing up? Gosh yes! They called...

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