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The Busty Bodice Club

Eight sisters. Eight curves of fate.

And one father’s final wish: live boldly, love recklessly, and never hide the curves of your lives—or your bodies.

Raised under the strict rules of an overprotective parent, the Harrington sisters were taught to stay quiet, proper, and out of trouble. But with their father’s last letters, everything changes. Each voluptuous beauty is handed a task designed to push her beyond society’s rigid corsets and into passion, scandal, and adventure.

From scandalous portraits and secret wagers…to daring rescues and forbidden kisses…the Busty Bodice Club isn’t just about finding love. It’s about embracing every lush curve, every wild desire, and every reckless chance at happiness.

The series is also about eight writers, each with her own voice and vision, drawing together in a collaboration that challenges each to bring their best to the keyboard. No, we haven’t worked together before and it is refreshing to be bouncing story ideas off of such fabulous professionals.

Eliana Piers is the Canadian who developed the series. Eliana is known for a fast pace read featuring fun banter. She is also the most organized writer I have ever met. She will be kicking off the series with Curves for the Grumpy Duke. www.elianapiers.com

Everyone knows and loves Tracy Sumner. Her strong-willed heroines and the alpha heroes with big hearts are some of the best on the shelves. Curves for the Silver Fox Duke promises to bring all of her trademark sizzle to the pages. www.tracy-sumner.com

New-to-me is Annabelle Anders. Her characters thrive on meeting every challenge life tosses at them. They are sexy and bold. I know you will find Curves for the Beastly Duke brilliant fun because . . . beast? Hello? www.annabelleanders.com

I’ve long admired Kerrigan Byrne. Her writing goes right to the heart of the matter. I can’t wait to see what she brings to Curves for the Wicked Duke. Expect the pages to scorch your fingertips, or screen. www.kerriganbyrne.com

Robyn DeHart is such a fine, fine writer. I remember her historical Tempted at Every Turn. Even the title is great. For this series, she is taking on Curves for the Betrothed Duke. Oh, yes, and to prove she can write anything, she pens contemporaries under the name Kat Baxter. www.robyndehart.com

When I met Kathleen Ayers, she didn’t strike me as “wicked” but I think her characters are. Slyly wicked and maybe more than a bit obstinate and sassy? Certainly sparks fly in all her pairings. It will be fascinating to see what she does with Curves for the Scandalous Duke. That title has her name written all over it. www.kathleenayers.com

One of my favorite writers is Janna MacGregor. Her characters brim with life and vitality. Her couples never back away from a fight or a kiss. This is going to be interesting because her title is Curves for the Secret Duke. Janna is a master storyteller and this sounds like one she can weave magic into. www.jannamacgregor.com

Finally, I’m on board with this project. Me! Cathy Maxwell! Curves for the Rakish Duke will be my first indie book. I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing but by some sweet twist of fate, I have landed in this group of talented pros and plan to enjoy every moment of the experience. www.cathymaxwell.com

There’s a whole lotta dukes here . . . but there is also one more. The eight of us wrote the initial book of the series Curves for the Rival Duke about the only son in the family, Charles. It will be our gift to you. It should be released around January or February. For the exact date, sign up for one, or all, of our newsletters. We’ll let you know when it is released . . .but here is what is special about that book—each of us wrote a chapter. You will have the opportunity to sample our voices and get a hint of who we are as writers. Can you guess which one of us wrote the sex scene? I know some of you have a pretty good idea.

As for the other books in the series, we start releasing them in April, which really isn’t that far away. Yes, they will be on KDP and later on other formats. To pass the time until the release date, one of us will show up monthly to give hints, to introduce you to our other books, and to let you know who we are as people. I think you will find the Busty Bodice Club a charming series.

Happy Reading!

Cathy