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Book Boyfriend Freeeebie Fest
That's a lot of e's in one word, but it's what gets past the bots when the event is shared on social media. From August 14-18th, Slow Tango With a Prince is free on a number of retailers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia as part of the Book Boyfriend Freeeebie Fest. This story has never before...
Julie Garwood
This is my original copy of Julie Garwood’s THE BRIDE. It’s a book that changed the course of my life. At the time, I was in law school and simultaneously working on a graduate degree in political science. I craved reading a book that would give my overtired brain a break. I saw this in a...
Behind the Scenes: Giovanni Sozzani
Every so often readers email me about secondary characters who’ve become as important to them as the leads. Recently I’ve had several questions about Giovanni Sozzani, who is mentioned in the San Rimini books as the king’s good friend. In the final title of the series, To Kiss a King, Giovanni...
2023 Academy Award Predictions
Here we go again! Each year I post my predictions for the Academy Awards. I have a far better track record here than predicting who’ll win any given sports tourney. If your office or friend group does an Oscar pool and you want to participate, but don’t have a clue what to pick in each category,...
The End of Heartbreak
It's a worthy goal for a romance author, wouldn't you say? Many of you know that I’m a runner. I’m not fast. I’m not out to win races. I do it for the mental and physical boost that comes from being outdoors and away from my desk. I find it offers a good balance to time spent sitting in front of a...
Blog Classics: Whitelisting
If you signed up to receive my newsletter recently, thank you. Subscribers enjoy the latest updates on what I’m writing, sale notices, and exclusive free stories, including A Royal Scandals Wedding. If you’re having trouble receiving the newsletter, chances are that your email provider has zealous...
Holiday Romance Audio Sale
Fantastic deal news: right now, A Royal Scandals Christmas is on sale in audio at several retailers. Barnes & Noble Audio, Chirp Books, and Google Play have it at $4.99 in the US, and Apple Books has it at $3.99. Similar deals are available in other countries, so check your favorite online...
Behind the Scenes: Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week marked the end of an era. She bore witness to massive change throughout her lifetime. In the coming years, historians will have much to analyze about her impact on the United Kingdom and on the world. Today, the transition dominates the news cycle. It’s...
