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

A New Interview at Lost in Fiction

I've been on the road recently, as well as brain-damaged by a cold, and falling ever farther behind in communication.  But recently I answered some questions about the writing process and other things at Lost in Fiction ~Lost in Romance.  You can read it here.

And I'll report on my other adventures anon.

What about Lady Clara?

Readers have asked about Lady Clara, who has played a secondary role in my Dressmakers series.

Will she get her own story?
Will she get her happily ever after?

Originally, I'd imagined her story working out over the course of the series.  But the number of enquiries about her future has indicated that this might not be sufficient. Her own book or at least a novella would be sufficient.

Since it takes almost as long to write a novella as it does to write a whole book, I think she's going to get a whole book.  It's going to take some thinking.  But there's time for that.

Right now, I'm still working on Leonie's story.

2013?  I think that will be Lady Clara's year.

RT nominates Scandal Wears Satin

Over at RT Book Reviews, my second Dressmakers book, Scandal Wears Satin, has been nominated for Best Book Cover of the month.  You can add your vote by clicking here & scrolling down to the "Vote" button.

I'm delighted to report that the book was also one of the nominees for RT's July Seal of Excellence.

Talking with RT

At the RT Booklovers Convention not too long ago, I sat down with Morgan Doremus for an interview. 

It went live this afternoon, part of today's launch of Scandal Wears Satin. 

Morgan was a great interviewer, who made me feel completely at ease.  I hope you enjoy it, and that it answers some of your questions, too.

Scandal Wears Satin on sale now

Today's the big day. 


Scandal Wears Satin, the second Dressmakers book, is now available.

This time it's Sophy's story—and those of you who've already read Book One, Silk is for Seduction, will probably not swoon with astonishment when you find out that the hero is...

Right. Him.

You can read an excerpt at my website...or you can just go take a wild chance & get the book & see what happens.

And if you'll kindly bear with my bragging a little in small print, Scandal Wears Satin received starred reviews from Library Journal and Booklist as well as 4-1/2 stars and a Top Pick from Romantic Times.  And other nice reviews elsewhere, but a dose of discretion, I think, never comes amiss.

Interview & Giveaway at Paperback Dolls

Please join me and my hostesses today at PaperBack Dolls.  I'm helping them celebrate their 2nd annual Month of Love with an interview and book giveaway.

The interview?  Covers many topics.
The giveaway? An autographed copy of the first book of my Dressmakers Series, Silk is for Seduction.

Interview and Giveaway at Ex Libris Today!

Ex Libris

Why historical romance?  Why me?  Where would I time travel to if I could?  The answers to these and other questions—along with some delightful illustrations—appear today at Ex Libris, along with a chance to win a print copy of Silk is for Seduction or an e-ARC of Book Two of the Dressmakers Series, Scandal Wears Satin.

Please join us in celebrating Ex Libris' 2 Year Blogoversary!

Scandal Wears Satin

 Here's your sneak peak at the cover, which isn't yet up at Amazon.

And some advance news of interviews:

23 February at Ex Libris, to help celebrate their second Blogoversary (book giveaway included).

28 February at Paperback Dolls, to help celebrate their second annual Month of Love (book giveaway here, too).

Scandal Wears Satin is coming this summer

A great many people have asked about Book 2 of the Dressmakers series.  I've postponed updating my website until I have the final cover from my publisher.

But here's a brief update:
Scandal Wears Satin, featuring Sophy Noirot & Lord Longmore, will be a July book from Avon.
The official release date is 26 June 2012.

The building above, which stands on St. James's Street, London, is the one I chose to play the part of Maison Noirot.  It isn't No. 56, that building being very modern and completely unsuitable.

For those nerdy history persons who like to know about such things: There actually was a dressmaker  at No. 56 St. James's Street early in the 19th century.