Aldridge never did find out how he came to be naked, alone, and sleeping in the small summerhouse in the garden of a country cottage. His last memory of the night before had him twenty miles away, and — although not dressed — in a comfortable bed, and in company. The first time he woke, […]
A fallen woman dreams of getting back on her feet, until unexpected news threatens disaster.
Becky has a pampered life that she yearns to leave.
Aldridge is not free to follow his heart.
Hugh hides a secret that makes him unfit to marry.
Two wounded people and a would-be benefactor, determined to solve their problems.
This is an excerpt from the novel (or possibly long novella) I’m writing for release in late July. This story grew out of the adventures that the Marquess of Aldridge had at the Bluestocking Belles inn. Catherine Curzon and I wrote a long chase, a mixed courtship and negotiation, between my Aldridge and her 18th Century […]
I’m perhaps halfway through the first draft of A Baron for Becky, which is proving to be a short novel rather than a novella. Once the first draft is done, I’ll firm up the publication date and put up a preorder. Meanwhile, I’ve been playing with the cover. I’ve experimented with colour and text weight, and […]
This is another excerpt post. The Duchess of Haverford has come to help Becky recover from the deep depression she fell into after the birth of her child. Find out more in A Baron for Becky. Her Grace descended to the kitchen, and her visit inspired the cook to new heights in preparing small, […]
The Duchess of Haverford rose and crossed the room to greet her visitor with a kiss to the cheek. “Becky, my dear, thank you for making the time to see me.” Lady Overton returned the embrace, real affection in her eyes as she smiled at the older woman. “It is kind of you to invite […]
Continued from Kali counsels Becky – part 1 of 2 It had been some years since Kali Matai, The Black Goddess, met Mrs. Rose Darling, known as The Rose of Frampton, and it was a meeting neither wished to remember, both having been at the mercy of protectors with no morals and less conscience. During that […]
It had been some years since Kali Matai, The Black Goddess, met Mrs Rose Darling, known as The Rose of Frampton, and it was a meeting neither wished to remember, both having been at the mercy of protectors with no morals and less conscience. During that earlier meeting, Kali had taken it upon herself to […]
In this excerpt post from A Baron for Becky, Her Grace is looking out for her son. Poor Becky. The Duchess of Haverford had been visiting friends in Cirencester and was on her way to call on a goddaughter in Bath. “You will remember Polly, Anne, dear. She married the Viscount Sudding. And she has […]
In modern historical romantic fiction, the hero is often described as a rake. Frequently, he has the reputation but not the behaviour. He is either misunderstood, or he is deliberately hiding his true nature under a mask, perhaps for reasons of state. Even the genuine player is not what they would have called a rakehell […]