If You Like….

I’ve been thinking a lot about rakes recently. Romance Land is overrun with them, but they’re like cartoon bunnies: a softer, fuzzier version of the real thing. Without those sharp little teeth. Real rakes are something quite different: there’s an edge to them, something ruthless and more than a little bit dangerous. They have the…

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August Adventures: Day Nine

We’re up to the penultimate day of our August Adventure series! Our second to last adventure is set in my own hometown of New York, spanning two different time periods: Stephanie Lehmann’s Astor Place Vintage. Here’s Stephanie:

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Purple Plumeria Mug Winners!

Thanks so much to everyone for helping to spread the word about the release of The Passion of the Purple Plumeria! Since this is an unusual time of year for a Pink Carnation book, and I’ve been a little constrained in my movements these past two weeks, I particularly appreciate the help. You all are…

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August Adventures: Day Eight

After a brief intermission, we’re back to our August adventures! Today’s treat? Deanna Raybourn’s A Spear of Summer Grass. You may have heard about this book here on my website a time or two before…. Here’s Deanna: The very last thing Delilah Drummond expects when she goes to Africa is a proper adventure. Most travelers…

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Last Chance….

… to enter the contest for a Purple Plumeria mug! The contest closes tomorrow morning. You can find all the details here. Winners will be announced here on the News page tomorrow afternoon!

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Weekly Reading Round-Up

Since three a.m. feedings make for lots of reading time, I’ve been on a massive re-read kick this week. First, I read through all four of Kate Ross’s Julian Kestrel mysteries– Cut to the Quick, A Broken Vessel, Whom the Gods Love, and The Devil in Music— all of which only improve on each successive…

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August Adventures: Day 5

We’re halfway through our August Adventures! Five down, five more to go. Here’s today’s adventure: Letters from Skye, by Jessica Brockmole. And now over to Jessica:

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Out and About

I’m out and about on the internet today to celebrate the release of The Passion of the Purple Plumeria! You can find me talking about books ‘n things with the Historical Novel Society (including why I’d rather dine with Prinny than with Bonaparte) and Fresh Fiction. More soon!

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