A fallen woman, she dreams of landing on her feet. Unexpected news brings a chance at a new life, but past wounds may destroy her and the man she loves Becky is the envy of the courtesans of the demi-monde — the indulged mistress of the wealthy and charismatic Marquis of Aldridge. But she dreams […]
A fallen woman, she dreams of landing on her feet, until unexpected news threatens disaster Becky is the envy of the courtesans of the demi-monde — the indulged mistress of the wealthy and charismatic Marquis of Aldridge. But she dreams of a normal life; one in which her daughter can have a future that does […]
A fallen woman, she dreams of landing on her feet, until unexpected news threatens disaster Becky is the envy of the courtesans of the demi-monde — the indulged mistress of the wealthy and charismatic Marquis of Aldridge. But she dreams of a normal life; one in which her daughter can have a future that does […]
A Baron for Becky was first published on 5th August 2015. It introduced one of my most popular characters, but didn’t give him a happy ending. Now, finally, the Marquis of Aldridge is hero of his own book. To Tame the Wild Rake will be published on 17th September, and is currently on preorder. Presents […]
Now for a throwback. In 2015, I published A Baron for Becky, a book in two halves, with a different hero in each. A woman’s story that also included a romance. A new review prompted me to feature it this weekend. It’s still one of my favourites. And it’s timely to feature it again, since […]
I’ve been missing in action with work and family commitments, but normal service will resume tomorrow with a WIP Wednesday. I’m popping in today to tell you my exciting news. A Baron for Becky is on the long list for a RONE Award. The RONES are run by the In’D’Tale Magazine, who reviewed A Baron for […]
Prologue In the nursery, the two little girls waited, sombre in their mourning blacks. Hugh, Baron Overton, had not paused in the hall below. He handed his gloves and his tall hat with its crepe band to the nursemaid, barely caring whether she caught them. He had eyes only for the poor, orphaned mites left […]
To celebrate my launch of A Baron for Becky, I’m giving away an eleven-book gift prize, made up of a book from each of my amazing guest authors. I’m also giving Meet the Cast an ebook collection of character interviews, to anyone who asks for it in the comments to this post, and When […]
I’ve made the final beta reading changes. I’ve sent it off to a couple of trusted readers for their comments. I need to give it one more read through when I’m fresh, and then it goes to the proofreader. A Baron for Becky is done. It started to be a novella, then a long novella, […]
Aldridge, impatient now that they were back at the little girl’s house, hurried her into the parlour where he’d left the twin dolls and presented them to her. She, beautifully mannered as she had been all evening, curtseyed her appreciation, then hugged him and kissed his cheek. “Thank you, Uncle Aldridge. They’re so beautiful. Look, […]