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I'm delighted to share my review of a beautiful novel with you today: The Potential for Love by Catherine Kullmann . If you enjoy regency romance novels with added adventures and gripping twists, this one's for you! My thanks goes to The Coffee Pot Book Club for an ebook copy of the novel. It won't be the last I'll be reading from Mrs Kullmann.  Review: Arabella Malvern is still searching for the ’right’ husband – this is her fourth season, and it's about time she found a husband! She has several suitors, including one very determined lord who stops at nothing in his pursuit of her, but none fill her with thoughts of family, mutually-respectful companionship – and acceptance. In an era when women's roles are clearly defined, their lives revolving around marriage, children, running households and adhering to their husband's wishes – whatever these may be – Arabella seeks that little bit of reassurance. But where can she find it? Then she meets Thomas...  The ...

Today, I'm delighted to share my review for A Bachelor's Pledge , a fast-paced romantic Regency adventure by Penny Hampson , as part of a publication day push with Rachel's Random Resources . A Bachelor's Pledge is a romance with a strong dose of adventure. Right from the beginning, you're thrown into the story when Phil, on an assignment with an informer – in a brothel! – helps a young lady who looks very much out of place, and in clear distress. Avoiding the heavies, they manage to flee, and he takes her to his town house where his housekeeper looks after her. But on hearing that he would sort out a place to stay for her, Sophia is on the run again, this time to her longtime friend who secures her a place as a companion to the wife of a retired Admiral. Little does she know that, months later, her path would cross Phil's again in the bustling port town of Falmouth. But it's not only Phil who's there – the woman running the brothel has also turned up. ...

Today, I’m congratulating bestselling historical romance author, Anna Campbell ! Her new release, The Highlander’s English Bride , the sixth instalment in her Lairds Most Likely series, is out today. Exciting times!  If you – like me – love Scottish romance, then you would have come across Anna’s fabulous novels before, so don’t hesitate to get your hands on this hot Highlander! Over to Anna... Reaching for the Stars! by Anna Campbell Hi Cathie! Thank you so much for having me as your guest today to talk about some of the inspirations behind my latest release  The Highlander’s English Bride , which is book 6 in my Lairds Most Likely series.  Back in 2010 (which seems a ridiculously long time ago now!), I read the most wonderful book about the scientific, intellectual and artistic revolution that took place during my historical period of choice, the Regency. While the official Regency only lasted from 1811 to 1820, when the future George IV took ov...

I'm delighted to take part in romance author  Laurie Benson ’s review blog tour for her new release, Mrs Sommersby's Second Chance , at Rachel's Random Resources – and what a pleasure it was to read this beautiful romance! Review: A historical romance with a difference Clara Sommersby is a fiercely independent widow who, cleverly, invested money in a ’shocking' way rather than tread the usual fate of widows, becoming a companion or remarrying swiftly. As such, she has learnt her lessons from life with her late husband, and she vows never to depend on a man again – or to marry again, for that matter. William Lane's humble background as a foundling – a baby dropped off at the Foundling Hospital in London without any trace of his family –  and subsequent apprenticeship at a bank has led him to become a determined self-made businessman in his own right, yet fully aware of the conventions of the day. His past is like a chip on his shoulder, so instead...

Today, I'm sharing a fabulous Super Book Blast from Goddessfish Promotions: Discover all about  The Marble Duke by US author Dawn Ireland ! If you love historical romance, this Duke might be the one for you... Blurb: Known as The Marble Duke amongst the Ton, Garret Weston, the Duke of Kendal sets himself apart from his peers. Nothing will hinder his guilt-driven attempt to become a perfect duke.  Nothing that is, save the alluring and imaginative betrothed he’d thought dead. His intended believes- of all things -that she is a Vicar’s daughter. The “perfect” duke needs a “perfect” duchess, but how was he to discern her suitability? Employing her as a governess to his niece seemed like an ideal solution. But whose “suitability” is being tested? His betrothed refuses to see he is beyond redemption. And most grievous of all, she stirs his blood, making him forget what’s important.  Cara believes fairy tales really can come true, until she meets the unrelenting an...

Today, I'm hosting regency romance author  Hazel Statham on her successful blog tour promoting her latest release, For Love of Sarah . Hazel has offered some fabulous prizes - including jewellery! Tempted? Read on! But first of all, here's Hazel telling us who inspired her writing... Inspiring Authors of Regency Romance When I first started writing I was influenced by authors such as the Bronte sisters, Austen and Sabatini but when I read my first Regency Romance , Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer, I knew I had found my era.   Heyer has remained my main inspiration ever since and I am never more pleased than when my writing is likened to hers.   I love her wit and humour and the ability she has to bring the romance and elegance of the period alive to her readers.   However, Regency isn’t the only era she portrays and all her books are as historically correct as she can make them whether it be The Peninsular War or the Battle of Hastings, with only a few...