Recent International Titles

France, Scandal Wears Satin

I always get a kick out of seeing my stories translated into other languages, and imagining my books—and eBooks—in the hands of readers all over the world.

Here are a few that recently arrived on my doorstep.

Czech Republic, Lord of Scoundrels

Slovenia, Last Night's Scandal

Vietnam, Lord of Scoundrels

My first two historical romances

My first two full-length historical romances started a series that continued with Lord of Scoundrels and The Last Hellion.  My French publisher refers to the series as Les Débauchés, which I think is perfect, if not so easy to pronounce.  But in English, it tends to be referred to as the Scoundrels series.  I never gave it a name because I hadn't planned a series.  It just happened.

The last two books have stayed in print.  The first two, which were out of print for quite some time, have returned this year as eBooks.

Here's the series, in chronological order as written.  The stories themselves overlap in time.

(1) The Lion's Daughter

(2) Captives of the Night

(3) Lord of Scoundrels

(4) The Last Hellion

Publishers Weekly 7 Smart Romances

So wonderful to find my book on this list, in such good company!

Lord of Scoundrels in Croatia

I love getting the international editions of my books.  Today's mail brought the Croatian edition of Lord of Scoundrels, in both hardcover and paperback.

You can see it on the publisher's page by scrolling down here.

Last chance for the sweet price

In case you missed it or forgot, here's one last reminder, and then I'll shut up:

Though the incredible 99¢ special is over, Avon decided to do an end-of-summer sweet deal of $1.99 for the e-edition of Lord of Scoundrels.

But that time ends when summer vacation does, and for those of us in the U.S., Labor Day is the grand finale.

In other words, today and tomorrow offer your last chance for a terrific deal.

For Kindle click here.
 For Nook click here.


P.S.  Please watch this space for news about e-releases of my out-of-print books, including the traditional Regencies.

Lord of Scoundrels for $1.99

Thanks to Extreme Reader Enthusiasm—that means you!--Avon is extending the sweet price on the e-editions of Lord of Scoundrels.

$1.99

It won’t last forever.  Until Labor Day is more like it.

In case you missed the news of this deal—or forgot to send it as an e-gift to your best friend or your mom or your sister or aunt or babysitter or other dear romance reader in your life—now’s your chance.

But wait! There's more!

#6 on the New York Times E-Book Bestsellers

 #18 on the New York Times combined E-Book & Print Bestsellers

 

Lord of Scoundrels a bestseller some more

This just in...

Behold me stunned to report that Lord of Scoundrels is #36 on the USA Today Bestseller list.

Thank you, my wonderful readers!

Lord of Scoundrels an E-Book Best Seller

Just got word this evening that Lord of Scoundrels has climbed up to #8 on the New York Times E-Book Best Sellers (for 7 August).  It also made USA Today's Top 150 Best-Selling Books.

Thank you, my beautiful readers!

Lord of Scoundrels now only $0.99!

Yes it's true.

From today through 27 July, you can get the Kindle edition of Lord of Scoundrels for only $0.99.

Latest foreign editions

Left:  French edition of Last Night's Scandal.
Right: Slovak edition of Lord of Scoundrels.

 

 Below:  Spanish edition of Don't Tempt Me.

The Bride returns

Let’s face it. My brain simply isn’t big enough to finish writing a book, blog every other day or so at Two Nerdy History Girls, and blog here, too.

Now, though, I’ve sent off the copyedited manuscript (more about that later)—and the experience may well provide blog fodder. That leaves me in the stage of staring into space, wondering what the next book will be about.

So here’s some news.

Once upon a time, between Lord of Scoundrels and The Last Hellion, I wrote a novella, “The Mad Earl’s Bride,” for an anthology titled Three Weddings and a Kiss.


Avon has reissued “The Mad Earl’s Bride” along with works by Catherine Anderson and Samantha James, in a handsome new volume titled Three Times a Bride, which will be out in May.

You can learn more about early 19th century weddings and dresses here.


The wedding dress pictured below is from the 1829 Ackermann’s Repository, as is the description.

WEDDING DRESS.
A ROUND dress of Brussels lace over a slip of white gros de Tours ; the body of the slip is cut low and square ; the corsage of the dress is made up to the throat and fastens behind, it sets close to the shape round the upper part of the bust, but has a little fulness at the bottom of the waist. Long sleeve à l’Imbecille over the manche à la bêret of the slip. A biais of white lace, finished at the upper edge by a white satin rouleau, goes round the skirt, and is surmounted by an embroidery of uncommon depth and beauty. A Turkish pelisse of white satin is worn over the lace dress; it is open in front, and the corsage open before and behind falls over the bust in a deep fold, which is divided on the shoulder; a satin rouleau edges the front and corsage of the pelisse; the bottom of which has no other trimming than an ourlet of uncommon breadth. The hair is arranged in front in the Madona style, and disposed in full bows on the crown of the head. Head-dress, a garland of flowers (orange) and a Brussels lace veil; pearl necklace, from which is suspended a diamond cross; diamond earrings ; gold bracelets, à la Grecque, with diamond clasps ; white satin slippers laced in the sandal style; white kid gloves.

Me--or at least my cover--in People

Yes, Sarah and Candy have done it again. They've made mathematicians and NPR interviewers read my book. Now they've got it into People magazine. No, I'm not kidding. 3 August 2009 issue. Lord of Scoundrels, in living color. For all the world (the part that reads People, that is) to see.

Read it all about it at Smart Bitches Love Trashy Books.