We're going back to the Castle!

Is there anything better than achieving a childhood dream?  Crossing something off of your bucket list?  I don’t think so!  First—you must picture the little girl I used to be—happily curled around a book—at the pool, by the fire, in every season and sort of weather.  Fantasy books were a mainstay for me back then and I happily lived alternate lives in Prydain and Pern and Avalon.  If you had told that girl that she would be a writer someday—she would scarcely have believed you.  And if you told her she would get to combine her two great loves—Romance and Fantasy—she would have cried happy tears.  Heck, I’m crying happy tears just thinking about it now.

But that is exactly what I did last year when I was asked to contribute to the Haunting of Castle Keyvnor anthology series.  It’s a 12 story series set in a haunted castle in Cornwall, and it mixes the reading of a will with romance and passion and ghosts, ghouls, witches gypsies and pixies.  Yep, pixies.  That’s where I came in.  I agreed to take part if I could use Cornish pixies as my ‘haunt.’  I had a blast creating my nature-based magic sprites!   Lady Tamsyn and the Pixie’s Curse was born and included in the book, Bedeviled.

Now, that story is being released on its own!  It’s on pre-order now!

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And good news!  Castle Keyvnor was such a hit and the authors had such fun with it—we’re going back—at Christmas!  There is a double wedding going on at the castle—and 12 new stories revolving around the holiday, new romances and our supernatural creatures.  All four new books are also on pre-order now!  We hope you’ll join us for a bit of holiday magic!

Win an autographed copy of The Earl's Hired Bride!

The Romance Reviews is having a Sizzling Summer Reads party, all through the month of June! There are tons of games and prizes--and today, you can enter to win a print copy of The Earl's Hired Bride! Check it out!  http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php

Amazing Animazement!

I spent part of the weekend at the Animazement Con in Raleigh, NC--and had a wonderful time, as usual!

The creativity of cosplayers is only outdone by their positive and supportive outlook.  The panels and parties are always a huge draw--as is the amazing guest list of artists, voice artists, and celebrities from the Anime world.

I had the first two books of the Eye of the Ninja Chronicles at my booth.  It was so nice to meet new folks and a joy to see readers who came looking specifically for Obsidian's Eye!


Getting my booth ready!

Visiting with readers and admiring the wonderful cosplay!

So nice to see so many great readers--and looking forward to next time!

Historic Biltmore + Historic Costumes = Happy Historical Authors

I recently went on a writer's retreat with a great group of authors in Asheville, NC.  We spent one of the days exploring the amazing Biltmore Estate.  Not only is this America's largest private home, but it is currently hosting the Designed for Drama exhibit, full of costumes from some of our favorite  period drama movies!

Yes, we did write!  And we enjoyed some fun time too!  But Biltmore was definitely one of the highlights of the trip!  We explored the gardens and the amazing house.  We oohed and awed over the costumes.  And we visited the winery.

The Greenhouse

The formal gardens

The house!

Here's our lovely group!  

Katherine Bone, Sabrina Jeffries, Ava Stone, Samantha Kane, Me! J.D. Allen and Julie Johnstone

The amazing view from the veranda.  I could live out there all spring, summer and fall!

The historical costumes only added to the perfection of the day!  

Emma Thompson's ball gown from Sense and Sensibility!

Colin Firth's outfit from the jump in the lake in the BBC Pride and Prejudice--as well as Jennifer Ehle's walking gown!

Uma Thurman's costume from The Golden Bowl

And Kate Winslet's outfit from Finding Neverland

As you can see, it was a lovely weekend!  If you can get to the Biltmore while the exhibit is in place, I highly recommend it!

Encounter With a Rogue--or Two!

Two of my favorite novellas from the Half Moon House series are closely related.  Now they are available together for the first time--and at a great price!

An Unexpected Encounter and A Waltz in the Park--together at last!

iBooks— http://bit.ly/EWaRiB
Amazon— http://amzn.to/2lfM2dK
Nook— http://bit.ly/2lv08tK
Kobo— http://bit.ly/2l7DcQS
Google Play— http://bit.ly/2kAsYKa 




An Unexpected Encounter

Tall, practical girls might not be worth much in man's world, but Miss Lisbeth Moreton knows she's worth more than the squire's prized heifer.

To change her fate, she's run off to a date with destiny at the British Museum. Her would-be swain never shows, but an unexpected encounter with Lord Cotwell and his lonely ward might lead to altogether new prospects . . . and perhaps to love.

A Waltz in the Park

James Vickers once believed honor and family duty to be his life's work. Now he knows better--and he's appointed himself as silent witness to his father's sins. His greatest goal is to act as the continuously pricking thorn in his lordship's side--and scandal is his greatest weapon. He has no use for an innocent young miss.

Propriety is Miss Adelaide Stockton's most important asset. She must be all that is prim and proper if she's to live down her parent's misdeeds and have any hope of catching a husband. She must avoid scoundrels like Vickers at all costs.

Yet fate has thrown them together--and given each a key to the other's ambition. A bargain is struck...but together they find that gaining what one desires most is far more difficult than a waltz in the park.


I hope you will enjoy these two stories as much as I did!

Deb

Obsidian's Eye! Second book in the Eye of the Ninja Chronicles!

I'm so excited to let you all know that Obsidian's Eye is out!

The second book in the Eye of the Ninja Chronicles, it carries on the story of Mei Barrett, also known as The Girl With the Stars in Her Eyes, and it includes new allies, new enemies and of course, more battles with creatures of Japanese Folklore!

All eyes are on her . . . 

After four long years of running and hiding, Mei finally defeated the mysterious yokai who murdered her father. But her victory has brought her no closer to her dreams of peace, stability and a home.

The Girl With the Stars In Her Eyes isn’t running away anymore. She’s moving forward instead—straight toward an even bigger monster. She’s accepted her destiny, but she has much to learn before she can defeat the evil Inaba. Leaving Ryu, she has knowledge to seek, allies to find and ruthless yokai to battle. With her go her new friends, including Ken Sato, the young man who inspires so many conflicted feelings.

She’ll have to see clearly to know whom to trust . . . 

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Amazon - http://amzn.to/2hCwddP

Nook - http://bit.ly/2gQSHI8

Kobo- http://bit.ly/2gugyRX

GooglePlay - http://bit.ly/2gulA0T

I hope you will enjoy Mei's continuing adventures as much as I have!

A Great Bargain for the New Year!

It's a cold and snowy start to the New Year--a perfect chance to curl up with a bundle of great books!

The Love List, the first book in my Half Moon House series, is included in a limited release bundle, IT STARTED WITH A KISS!  And that's twelve books for just $2.99!

IT STARTED WITH A KISS... Twelve First In Series From Stars of
Regency Historical Romance! Enjoy dashing dukes, reformed rakes, and scandalous bluestockings in this sweet to sexy boxed set.

MAD FOR LOVE by Elizabeth Essex
Mignon du Blois needs an accomplished thief to steal back her father's statue so he won't be arrested for forgery--too bad the man willing to help her is actually Rory Cathcart, noted art expert.

A SCANDALOUS WIFE by Ava Stone
After living separate lives since their rushed wedding, an earl and countess stumble upon each other and begin to see the other in a whole new light.

TRIALS OF ARTEMIS by Sue London
An independent bluestocking sneaks into a library to read rare Greek texts and ends up with a husband instead.

HER SUDDEN GROOM by Rose Gordon
The overly scientific, always respectable, and socially awkward Alexander Banks has just been informed his name resides on a betrothal agreement right above the name of the worst chit in all of England. With a loophole that allows him to marry another without consequence before the thirtieth anniversary of his birth, he has only four weeks to find another woman and make her his wife.

THE ROBBER BRIDE by Jerrica Knight-Catania
Victoria Barclay is determined to make a difference in the world, so she finds a way to rob the rich and donate to the poor. But the Earl of Leyburn, her lifelong friend and neighbor, threatens to expose her in his constant pursuit of the truth. 

SHUNNED NO MORE by Christina McKnight
Lady Viola Oberbrook longed for a quiet life in the country, far from London and the society who'd shunned her during her first season. She never expected to come face-to-face with Lord Haversham, the only man who had every right to despise her. 

A DANGEROUS INVITATION by Erica Monroe
Struggling to survive in London's dangerous rookeries, Kate Morgan is determined not to give into the temptation of past love Daniel O'Reilly when he returns to win back her heart and prove he's innocent of murder.

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING WICKED by Emma Locke
Courtesan Celeste Gray wanted a new life free of the infamy of her notorious past--the last thing she planned on was falling for the stuffy viscount next door, Ashlin Lancester.

HIS IMPASSIONED PROPOSAL by Aileen Fish
Stephen Lumley returns from battle wounded and jaded, only to find his home life had been changed forever. After proposing while drowning his sorrows in liquor, he now has only four months to convince himself and Jane Marwick he is worthy of her, before she's off to London to find a man who is.

SCANDALOUS ENDEAVORS by Amanda Mariel
Lady Amelia's willing to create a scandal to stay in her beloved England. A Scottish duke ignites her passion, but will she abandon her endeavor for love?

THE LOVE LIST by Deb Marlowe
Miss Brynne Wilmott will do anything to get her name off of the Love List—that wickedly witty register of London’s light skirts. The Duke of Aldmere will do anything to be left alone. But his brother is mixed up in the business, so he’ll work with the lady to unravel the mess…until they find that the plot is more twisted and treasonous than anyone suspects…and that the danger and intrigue pale next to the effect they have on each other.

TO WALK IN THE SUN by Jane Charles
Hiding from a dangerous man, Tess Crawford thought The Wiggons’ School for Elegant Young Ladies would be the perfect place to disappear…except she didn’t anticipate being drawn to the reclusive Viscount Atwood, who has many secrets of his own.

It Started with a Kiss features twelve sweet to sexy Regency romances from 
award-winning and bestselling historical authors.