From her bedroom window and back-garden in New York, Jane
Elliot, could hear the whispers of intrigue and the
rustling of romance, but her two big and over protective
brothers made sure no lad could let her experience the
magic of kissing. So, when the opportunity came to visit Read more...
Weddings! Pink and frothy, full of flowers and jewels -
what was there not to like? Every new wedding Sophie
Harlow had to cover for her newspaper column was different,
but each had the same result. Every wedding evoked the
memory of having been jilted right at the alter and each Read more...
Just out of the mourning period for her late husband, Baron
Cheshire, the still very young and stunningly beautiful
Lady Cheshire, the former Viola Bennington-Jones, was ready
to kick up her heels and re-join London society. Only 23,
her marriage to Lord Henry had lasted only eleven months Read more...
Despite her love of Sicily and the joy she found there,
Thalia Chase determined that she was glad to be returning to
England to help her older sister, the beautiful but now
wan-looking Calliope Westwood, recover her energy and health
after the long and difficult birth of her daughter Read more...
Trained as a lady in waiting in the regal palaces of
France, the lovely Clare Carr was not impressed with her
father's rugged stronghold castle in the border area of
Scotland. Aside from falconing with "Wee One", her small
but fierce falcon, Clare derived pleasure only from
imagining how Read more...
As a driven banking executive in New York, Julia Brodie had
little patience for delays and anything in the way of her
determined plans for her career. Even taking a few days to
attend her favourite cousin's wedding in Scotland made her
anxious to get home. Home, but what Read more...
Trained to be a Duchess right from the cradle, Laura, the
Dowager Duchess of Cole, is the epitome of decorum on the
outside. Inside, she harbored a secret identity and deep
secrets she could not share with anyone. Now, a lovely
young widow, she had sworn off men to enjoy Read more...
At the ripe of age of 28, Lady Athena McAllister was
getting pretty close to her "sell-by" day and shouldn't
really be choosy about who could take her off the shelf of
the aristocratic spinsters of the ton. Yet, she clung to
her penchant for blonde handsome men Read more...
A top agent with Her Majesty's Secret Service, Alex Hepburn
not only was very sharp with his investigative skills, but
he also had a secret weapon. While not as gifted a Seer as
his grandmother, he still had some psychic powers to see
visions that would help him. So Read more...
Shackled by her loyalty to her father and her king, the
young bride-to-be only wanted just an hour of freedom on
her last night before she submitted to the demands of a
husband she did not admire or trust. Caught trying to get
away by a young knight Read more...
As she touched the teardrop ruby glistening against her
lovely soft caramel skin, Karida knew every part of that
precious stone she had been entrusted to guard. It was the
only way to unlocking a treasure trove of countless riches
in a fabled Egyptian tomb and she never let it Read more...
Friendships forged in battle are stronger then the steel of
their swords and the friendship between two professional
mercenaries, Martin and Gunter, was strong indeed. So, when
Martin realizes that he will not survive from the injuries
he sustained in the battle they had fought in northern
Italy, he begs Read more...
Already devastated by the adulterous betrayal of his wife,
Lady Beatrice, with his own uncle, along the death of his
newborn child caused life to lose all meaning for Lord
Julian Kenwood, Earl of Colinsmoor. Intent on drinking
himself into oblivion and his wicked behavior spiraling
downhill at an incredible Read more...
When Alyee Bunnock wants to make a fresh start, she really
knows how to change her life's direction by literally
burying her past and taking on a new identity and
responsibilities as Sister Terese at the small and
relatively newly founded Everagis Abbey.
In this new role, things seem Read more...
Lord Chesterfield certainly would have something to say
about the situation Lucien Trent Blakewell, the fifth Duke
of Blakewell, now finds himself assessing. It was so
preposterous, it had to be true! A beautiful well born
young lady with no relatives and no place to go comes to
one the Read more...
As the oldest of the Fenstraw children, Lady Emily
Stapleford loved her warm and close-knit family and was
quick to notice when things went wrong. Sensing trouble
and, with a penchance for eavesdropping, Lady Emily found
out her father was horribly in debt and to make it worse,
that Read more...
One week! What are you thinking? Knowing his best friend
and long time companion, Derek Drake, Earl of Manderville,
is totally surprised by the request made by the Duke. Even
for himself, Nicholas Manning, Duke of Rothsay, a
notorious rake who seldom stayed overnight with his many
conquests, was surprised Read more...
As one of the world's richest heiresses in 1880, the lovely
Francesca Winthrop could have almost anything in the world
she wanted. Clamped down for most of her life by her
mother's rule about how life was to be lived, all she
craved was to live a normal Read more...
As a child, Sophie had a vivid imagination and a passion
for romance. With her family home near Castle Darmead, she
often visited there, absorbing all its history and stories
from the staff who let her wander freely through its
magnificent halls as it was seldom, if ever, visited by Read more...
Wavering in and out of consciousness from a festering war
wound, Sir Dagan was unable to protect himself when
attacked by three men. Badly injured, stripped of his fine
clothing and left only with discarded rags, the Norman
knight could barely find the last of his strength to mount
his Read more...
Audrey Lawrence
Ever since I taught myself to read at
age two, I have been an avid reader
and
collector of books. I am seldom
without a book in my hand, stacks by
my
bedside and more waiting on my Kindle,
so I am very happy to be a book
reviewer for FreshFiction and have
been
so since the last century. How can you
tell I love historical fiction? Other
book genres I love are regency
romances, suspense thrillers,
contemporary fiction, more romance
books and anything I can get my hands
on! Having a background in education
and organizational development, I also
love to read kids’ books and YA and
books on business.
I currently live in the National
Capital Region of Canada (aka Ottawa)
where Tinkerbelle, my beautiful
Siamese
cat, rules the roost and reminds us
every day of her regal heritage,
especially when she wants treats! As
the saying goes: dogs may have owners,
but cats have staff!
Great comments and questions! I have just started in on INTO THE WHIRLWIND but only complaint is that I do not want to put it down ... how am I going to get all my errands done when I need to know what happens next?
That is just so grand that you are naming characters in your book with your ancestors' names. I love it when I know the special meaning behind the names. I look forward to reading it.
I found out from family lore that my mother's family comes from a former shield bearer to a 12th century Irish king but I think that has been the last irish connection as the rest is all Scottish. Thank goodness everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
That is so Purr-fect of Avon to make a donation! I can appreciate your lemma (slightly less critical than a dilemma) as to what to do! It is up to you but remember a cookie in each hand is a balanced diet!
All teh best with your new book and Avon's kindness!
Oh, as you can see from all these comments that not only do you write incredibly well but you also spin your readers so convincingly to the period of your tale that they feelas if they are there as well!
I have to admit, I love your books, but I had to stop reading them on the bus as I would get so engrossed in the story that I would miss my stop and have to walk home more than I expected. I quite look forward to reading your newest one!
Oh, a hero to fall into sweet dreams with! Sounds wonderful and I especailly like that he is willing to apologize. It takes a strong person to acknowledge that a situation may need an apology. True heros think about the needs of others before themsleves!
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