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It has been a long time in coming...after years of writing and editing, the third novel in my Broadswords and Ballrooms series is finally coming into the world this December. And the lovely artists at Sourcebooks have the cover. At long last, Mary Elizabeth meets her match in the handsome and reclusive Harry, Duke of Northumberland and faces her mother who banished her from her home. Mary Elizabeth rides a untamed stallion bared-backed, interferes with a fox hunt, and generally makes Harry chase her down at every turn. If he wants her, he has to catch her, but Harry Percy is up for the challenge. Read a preview below as well as a description of the last installment of my Highland adventures among the English ton . She’s the Hellion of Hyde Park… A foolproof plan to avoid marriage: 1. Always carry at least three blades. 2. Ride circles around any man. 3. Never get caught in a handsome duke’s arms. Wild Highlander Mary Elizabeth Waters is living on borrowed time. She’s mana...

I am so happy that today my latest novel HOW TO WED A WARRIOR is coming into the world. I loved writing about Robbie and Pru and watching these two fall in love. Mrs. Prudence Whittaker is a woman of many secrets...as the novel progresses, it turns out that she is living a secret life. One of her secrets that my Highlander Robbie Waters uncovers is that she is quick with a scimitar. “What are you doing here?” “Saving your skin.” Robert had no more time to talk, for they were no longer alone. Some had noticed the altercation , and had decided to join the fray. Three men came at him then. Robert stabbed the first one in the sword arm, and the man dropped his cutlass. Pru lifted her skirts in one hand, darting into the fight to pick up the sword, brandishing it as if she would fence with them. All three ruffians still standing started laughing, but she held her ground, covering Robert’s back. “It’s a good thing you’re here, Pru, or I’d be worried.” ...

I don't often write about beta heroes, because alphas are so interesting. But I have a theory that every beta is an alpha to the right woman, or at least, is the right man for her. In my novel,  Love On A Midsummer Night , beta Raymond  Earl of Pembroke waits for ten years before he is reunited with the love of his life. But even after all that time, he is still in love with her, and as they begin to work out their differences, and heal the pain of the past, he is loving and kind. Raymond supports and helps Arabella even after she had left him flat to marry a duke. When he realizes that she was kidnapped by her father and forced into an unwanted marriage, he becomes even sweeter to her. One thing I really love about betas is their sweetness. Another hero who is an alpha but who has some beta tendencies is Jamie Frasier from  Outlander . Like all good betas, he listens to his wife and sympathizes with her, even when he doesn't agree...