Historical romance authors, if they follow the rules, end books in  similar ways giving a happily-ever-after ending to readers.  Who wants  to read about divorce in a romance novel?  However, I’m a diehard researcher that always looks

Everything in the Victorian era seemed to be dictated by proper etiquette. Weddings were no different. There were rules about fashion, the time to wed, and the reception. Here are a few short, but interesting facts. Visit our blog for genre news, author b

Do you judge a book by its cover?  Historical romance covers have been works of art in decades past, but new trends are emerging among publishers.  Let's take a look at what makes a great cover, how they are designed, and what influences readers

We rate our author promotions with heat level indexes to help readers choose a book.  Some like kisses and hugs.  Some like it much hotter.  However, the topic of consent is huge these days.  Long gone are the bodice-rippers who don't

For historical romance readers, we now have the chance to travel back in time to find romance and love between the pages.  How we get there can be as interesting as the stories themselves -- time machines, portals, fast cars, telephone booths, jumpin

It’s been a busy week for author promotions.   Here is a recap of what you may have missed on our website.  Make sure to follow the links on our page to see the covers, read the synopsis,  and peek inside.  The purchase price, lin

Marriage was big business, and both parties had much to lose if one broke the engagement. Losses did not involve mere matters of the heart but the promise of fortunes gained and lost.  What did men and women often do when the other party broke the en

The Dashwood Sisters.  Could there be anything more entertaining than these two women?  They are as different as night and day and both on a  pursuit for husbands. Elinor bears everything with quiet decorum and sense. Marianne is outspoken

Historical romance covers can be beautiful artwork.  I've seen some that take my breath away.  When you look at the older covers from the bodice-ripping days, there are three major poses that come to mind.   These are still, for the mo

“An English lady without her piano, or her pencil, or her fancy work, or her favorite French authors and German poets, is an object of wonder, and perhaps of pity.” Chapter Six is another fascinating look into life in 1872 as penned by someone who lived d