How I became a Tigress (plus a free book) by Jade Lee
Growing up, everyone knew that I was half Chinese, half Caucasian. They could see it in my face, and if they didn’t, my mother was always there with her accent and Chinese face making me stand…
Being Swedish but Writing in English by Asa Maria Bradley
When people hear that English is not my native language, they often ask me why I decided to write in English instead of Swedish. I don’t really have a clear answer for how that happened. I…
Horror and Romance: The Evil Twin by KJ Charles (plus a giveaway!)
Want something a bit different for the holidays? Horror has never looked this enticing! All in Fear is a gorgeous collection of horror tales from some of the hottest names in queer fiction. Be prepared to be…
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The importance of story. . . and history: a Guest Post by K.C. Bateman
K.C Bateman’s To Steal a Heart was undoubtedly one of the best début historical romances I’ve read recently, and I’ve been looking forward to her next book – A Raven’s Heart – ever since. I asked…
Jane Austen in Vine Street: A guest post by Myretta Robens
Heroines (and some of the heroes) of Dressed to Kiss are deeply involved in the world of Regency Fashion What member of high society in early 19th century England wasn’t? Our guiding light, Jane Austen, had…
Jennifer McQuiston on Assassinations in History
If bodyguards, Secret Service details, and metal detectors make you think it is far more dangerous for world leaders and celebrities today than it used to be, you simply aren’t looking at history hard enough. In…
Caroline Linden Made Her Daughter a Dress
This is a story of true love and devotion, of fantasy and fashion, and something that can only be described (by my husband) as “out-and-out insanity.” My mother taught me to sew when I was very…
Alexis Hall shares his love for Catherine Cookson
Well, I’ve got a new book coming out this week. And perhaps I’m just too British and over-think these things but what seems to happen when I get a new book out is that people say…
An excerpt from Sonali Dev’s A Change of Heart
Sonali Dev’s third book, A Change of Heart, was released this week. Ms. Dev shared an excerpt with us and sent this description of the novel. Dr. Nikhil ‘Nic’ Joshi had it all—marriage, career, purpose. Until, while…
Roan Parrish guest post and a #giveaway
Romance Off the Mat: Lessons About Yoga & Love Only ten percent of yoga happens on the mat. The other ninety percent happens out in the world, and what we do on the mat helps prepares…