New Release: Gunsmoke and Gingham

New Release: Gunsmoke and Gingham

Today is A Book Birthday for brand-new release The Gunsmith’s Bride. This article contains not just the opening scene but the first TWO CHAPTERS. Come on in and meet my characters: the gunsmiths–George and Morgan Hudson (father and son), and the brides–Zylphyia and Elizabeth (mother and daughter).

The Gunsmith’s Bride originally appeared in the bundle: GUNSMOKE & GINGHAM, containing five brand-new novellas by FIVE USA Today Bestselling, Amazon Bestselling, and Award-winning Authors. While this bundle is no longer for sale, individual titles can be found where each author’s books are sold.

Second Chances Romance Trope

Second Chances Romance Trope

As you may have guessed by my recent release’s title, Pleasance’s First Love, the story is a Second Chances trope. Come on in and sit a spell while I share a bit about this trope, what it is, and why it’s a favorite among romance readers. First love, second chances. Some romances aren’t meant to be….others will always deserve another chance.

New Release: The Marshal’s Surrender (includes opening scene!)

New Release: The Marshal’s Surrender (includes opening scene!)

What about Gus?

U.S. Marshal August “Gus” Rose first appeared in Maybe This Christmas, book #2 of the Holidays in Mountain Home Series. The back of the book (description) gives it away…Luke eventually gets the girl (Effie) (I’ll let you discover for yourself how that comes about). Many readers contacted me wanting to know “What about Gus?”

I’m delighted to announce that Gus’s HEA (happily-ever-after) is here in The Marshal’s Surrender.

This blog article shares with you the entire opening scene.

Definition of Love Making was Rated G in 19th Century

Definition of Love Making was Rated G in 19th Century

In  my recent post about The Proper (and safe) Way to Terminate a Victorian American Courtship because we all know the threat of a suit of Breach of Promise was too great, a quote by the Reverend George W. Hudson in his 1883 book sounded rather scandalous. The good reverend actually said “making love”–and he didn’t mean in a sexual way. It’s essential to note that the term had a very different meaning in the 19th Century and early 20th Century than it does now.

Why I Write Sweet Romance

Why I Write Sweet Romance

Somewhere along the way, authors determine what type of books they’ll write. What is their consistent category? What brings one person to write (and love) spicy romance while another writes (and loves) sweet romance?

I share my reasons for selecting Sweet Western Historical Romance (now more aptly categorized as Sweet American Historical Romance).