Sam threw the manuscript on the desk. “What is this nonsense?” he demanded. The journalist – a weedy little man with haunted eyes, an early bald spot, and the meagre beginnings of…

Thanks for dropping by my First Kiss Friday blog! It's always lovely to have you here. Today's guest is my dear friend Jude Knight! Jude has an excerpt from her novella Moonlight Becomes You in the Bluestocking Belles' upcoming release Moonlight Madness. We hope you enjoy this excerpt. Happy reading and take it away, Jude. My hero in Moonlight Madness is a ghost for much of the story, and so I can’t give you a first kiss scene.

Dear Readers, Your correspondent has been assured that there is absolutely nothing remarkable about the amount of time Lady Eliza Thornhaven has lately spent in the company of Mr. Thomas Grey, esta…

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. I'm happy to have returning guest author Ruth A. Casie hosting here today. Ruth has an excerpt from her novel A Shadow Amongst the Roses. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Take it away, Ruth! Lady Eliza Thornhaven is a widow returning to Hartleigh Hall, the estate of her late husband’s family.

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. Today's guest is A.E. Walnofer who has an excerpt from her novel With Pensive Admiration. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: Belinda was very aware that they were in the room alone together now. This had only happened twice before in the months since they’d met, and then but briefly.

The little Cotswold village of D is divided into two camps, due to the sudden flight of pretty Miss W: those who accuse her of theft and possibly worse, and those who say she is a sweet, kind young…

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. It's always a pleasure when I can have one of my dear friends and fellow Bluestocking Belles on my blog. This week I have Rue Allyn who's hear to give you a first kiss scene from her story What the Heart Knows. Happy reading and take it away Rue! Sherry, thank you very much for the opportunity to share with your readers the first kiss from…

Thanks for dropping by my First Kiss Friday blog! Please help me give a warm welcome to guest author Misty Urban who has an excerpt from her novel, The Duke Decides . We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: Louisa had never felt so entirely alone as she did now, when she fled the glittering room and its music and the artful and empty promise of something better, something…

Welcome back to my First Kiss Friday blog! Today I have returning author Anne Knight who has an excerpt from her novel The Worst Spy in London. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: Annette reached out and took Damaris’s hand in hers, squeezing gently. “Thank you,” she said softly. “For today. For helping.”

Dearest Readers, It would appear we’ve stumbled upon an interesting tidbit regarding a friend of a young lady mentioned once in our paper not too long ago. She’s the daughter of the Earl of G and a…

Today's the day where you can head on over to www.romancebookworms.com and stuff your eReader with FREE eBooks to your hearts content. You'll find my novel The Lyon and His Promise among the many eBooks under the Historical Romance Category. So what are you waiting for? Grab those eBooks, my lovelies, and happy reading!

My Lyon's Den story, The Lyon and His Promise, is currently FREE for a limited time. Isn't this cover just gorgeous? It's one of my favorites and Dar Albert created Gyles just as I imagined him! Did you know that all of my Lyon's Den books are connected? There are now five heroes to fall in love with! I hope you'll grab…

It's a little later in the day but luckily I remembered it's First Kiss Friday! Today I'm sharing a first kiss scene from Waiting for the Duke that is my contribution to the Sizzling Duke Summer boxset. I hope you enjoy this scene with John and Annette! Excerpt: Laurance was right. There was no better time than the present to make amends.

There's a new book baby in the world and it includes lots of hot dukes to keep you entertained for hours of reading pleasure! My contribution to the Sizzling Duke Summer boxset is entitled Waiting For The Duke. And if you read last year's Dukes All Summer Long boxset and my contribution The Duke's Secret Wager, then you'll remember my secondary character John Fawsley.

I can't believe it's been 12 years since I self-published my first historical romance novel. I'm going down memory lane (and taking you with me) and showing you the original cover for If My Heart Could See You that hit Amazon's bestseller list at #3 two days after the paperback released. I can still remember sitting on the floor of my mom's living room staring at the numbers rise in disbelief on my dashboard.

Welcome to my blog and another First Kiss Friday. I'm always excited when I have a new author on my site, especially when the excerpt is from a Lyon's Den Connected World. Isn't the cover gorgeous? Please welcome Elizabeth Keysian who has an excerpt from Lyon on the Loose. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading and take it away, Elizabeth!

Hello, my lovelies, and a happy 4th of July to everyone here in the U.S.! As we celebrate America's independence today, I wanted to let all my lovely readers know that I still have Hearts Across Time up for sale for only $0.99 if you haven't grabbed your copy. Sale ends on Monday so hurry. You don't want to miss this special edition boxset with my Amazon bestsellers…

Welcome back to my First Kiss Friday blog! Today's returning guest is my dear friend Ruth A. Casie who has an excerpt from her novel A Legacy of Lies that releases June 27th. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Take it away, Ruth! In A Legacy of Lies, Clara Whitmore serves as the companion to the Dowager Duchess of Hartleigh.

Hello, my lovelies! Just wanted to let everyone know that I currently put my all time favorite bestseller, Hearts Across Time, up for sale for only $0.99! This is a special edition box set that includes two full length time travel novels for the complete story of Riorden de Deveraux and Katherine Wakefield. You first met Riorden in my Amazon bestseller and debut novel…

Dearest Reader: It has come to my attention, thanks to our correspondent within the village, that Fenwick on Sea has a most unique claim. It is said that anyone who drinks of the water will …

Hello, my lovelies, and welcome to another excerpt for my First Kiss Friday blog. Today my guest is Anne Knight who has an excerpt from her story Just Think of the Scandal. Isn't the cover gorgeous? We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading! Excerpt: He had to kiss her. It was imperative. “Miss Czerninová,” he rasped. “Eliska.

To S. Clemens, Teatime Tattler Sam, I found this in the alley behind the Lyon’s Den. It seems like part of a letter and it must have fallen from a window or someone’s pocket. Interesting, don’t you…

Hello, my lovelies! I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I was to learn that my book was chosen as one of the eight Lyon Den stories for this kickstarter campaign! To Claim A Lyon's Heart was the first story I wrote for the Lyon's Den Connect World. It's in Volume Two along with my dear friend Bluestocking Belle Cerise DeLand 's story, …

Welcome to my blog, lovely Readers! The life of an author is a busy one, especially for me who is holding down a day job... so naturally after following my release of No Ordinary Lyon last week, why not throw in a boxset with some incredible Dragonblade Publishing authors that will release July 26th? If you read my story The Duke's Secret Wager…

Dearest Gentle Reader: It has come to this reporter’s attention that there might just be a new Lyon’s Den member who might be in search of a wife! Rumor has it that Mrs. Dove-Lyon is currently maki…

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. Today I'm going to stretch my first kiss into a first encounter in my new release, No Ordinary Lyon. This way, I'm not giving any spoilers for those who haven't had a chance to read my newest book baby. In this scene, our heroine, Violet, has been meeting several prospects for a husband that have been arranged by Mrs.

Any day an author releases a new release is a great day! Today, I'm happy to let you know that my fifth story in the Lyon's Den Connected World has been released. I just know you're going to love Gideon & Violet's journey to finding love in No Ordinary Lyon! No Ordinary Lyon:Lyon’s Den Connected WorldBy Sherry Ewing…

Our intrepid lady reporter put her modesty at risk to reveal the scandalous behavior of foolish maidens on the first day of May (unlike the innocent maidens in this painting). There exists a prepos…

Hello, my fabulous Readers, and welcome to another First Kiss Friday. It's always a pleasure to welcome back my friend Ruth A. Casie to my blog. Today Ruth has an excerpt from her latest release, The Lyon's Shadow. I have to admit, I just love all these Lyon Den Connected World books and isn't her cover just gorgeous? We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene.

Hello, my lovely Readers, and welcome to another First Kiss Friday! Today's guest is my dear friend, Jude Knight who has an excerpt from her upcoming story The Lyon, The Lady and a Fine Pair of Boots. It releases on June 3rd and is still available for preorder for only 99 cents! We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene.

The editor is pleased to announce a new feature, “On-dits From Abroad,” bits and bobs we receive in letters from loyal readers taking the waters or on a Grand Tour. A note from the spa …

Just a quick note to remind all my fabulous readers that the preorder price of $0.99 for No Ordinary Lyon will end after May 7th. After that, the price goes up to the regular price so if you want to grab my next Lyon's Den novel for just pennies, you best hurry. You don't want to miss this sale! Read on to learn more about Gideon and Violet's journey at the Lyon's Den and their path to finding love.

Dear Readers, There are whispers—quiet ones, of course, though no less persistent—of a certain gentleman who has long preferred the company of shadows to that of society. Marcus Wolfton. Some call …

Any day an author can tell her readers that she has a new release that will be published soon is a very good day! No Ordinary Lyon: Lyon's Den Connected World is now up for preorder for only $0.99 through May 7th. After that date, the price goes up to $3.99 so please hurry and grab your copy while this novel is on sale.

Thank you for dropping by for another First Kiss Friday excerpt! Today's guest is the incredible Ruth A. Casie who has an excerpt from her story A Masquerade for the Baron that releases on May 8th. I must admit after reading this, I quickly hit the link and grabbed a copy! What an intriguing scene! We hope you enjoy this first kiss moment.

Dearest Readers: You are no doubt aware that the stunning news of Bonaparte’s escape from Elba caps a week of utter chaos. Events of this week in Mayfair are beyond any I might have imagined in thi…

Welcome to another First Kiss Friday! My returning guest for my blog today is the fabulous Tanya Wilde who has an excerpt from her newest release, Her Beast in Brighton. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: Calliope . . . “You shouldn’t be in my chamber.” Stars, forget her knees. Her whole body was in jeopardy here.

Dearest Readers, This author has it on the highest authority that the by-blow half-brother of the Duke of Crane is searching for a woman. Why is that gossip worthy, you may wonder? Well, given the …

Dear Mr. Clemens, It is a truth universally acknowledged that a country gentleman with a tidy property, upon the death of his spouse, ought to become the rightful property of some or other deservin…

Thanks for stopping by my First Kiss Friday blog. It's always a pleasure when I can have my dear friend Caroline Warfield as my guest! Today Caroline has an excerpt from her novel A Lady's Honor. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Take it away, Caroline. The hero and heroine have reached the decision to publish her work, the poems she has been translating for ten years.

Note to one Shadrack Gumpfile from his sometimes employer, Sam Clemens at the Teatime Tattler Sparky, Drop what you’re doing lurking around in Hamstead. I have a better job for you. Turn your tail …

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. Today I have returning author Misty Urban who has an excerpt from her novel The Baronet's Bartered Bride. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: “A bloodthirsty wench, are you? I never knew.” Joseph put a finger to her chin to inspect her face. Rage and the fight had given his face a cast she barely recognized.

Dear Reader, The most fascinating on dits has reached our ears regarding the youngest sister of the Duchess of N. Lady L-A. is reportedly in London, having returned from her visit with the duke and…

Welcome back to my First Kiss Friday blog. Today I have my dear friend and returning guest author Rue Allyn who has another excerpt from her upcoming release Cursed. Take it away Rue! The First, First Kiss in Cursed Several weeks ago, on Jan. 29, 2026, on this blog, I shared with you the first kiss between Cursed’s hero, Lucien Flynn, and the heroine, Grace Thibodaux.

Dear Readers, Ever committed to bringing you the most interesting tidbits of news, our correspondents have uncovered a tantalizing story of a possible mesalliance in one of the most formidable fami…

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog and returning author Tanya Wilde who has an excerpt from her latest release in the Lyon's Den Connected World, Beauty and the Lyon. We hope you enjoy this first kiss scene. Happy reading, my lovelies! Excerpt: Blake . . . “All the things my father did . . .” “Yes,” she interrupted. “What…

Dear Readers! You, we are certain, are guided by reason and common sense. Sadly, this is untrue of one of our noble peers. We refer, alas, to Lord N, who is labeled by the caricaturists as the Carp…

Welcome to my First Kiss Friday blog. Today's guest is Katherine Lyons who has an excerpt from her novel An Alluring Brew, along with a giveaway. Be sure to read all the way to the end to find out how to enter. Happy reading and enjoy, lovely Readers! Excerpt: “Kindness is important to her?” “She said it is the most important thing in a husband.” …