A Moroccan Adventure… As I sit here writing this, on a freezing cold day in the heart of the English countryside, the heat and humidity of Morocco seem a million miles away to me. I was twenty-four when I boarded a plane to North Africa to…
Month: November 2019
My new book The Princess Problem takes place in a fictional country, Moncriano. I figured that it was safer to not risking pissing off any actual European royalty with the story of a long-lost kidnapped princess in their kingdom. I’m a huge fan of royals (as you can probably tell…
Once upon a time, I used to throw dinner parties that involved at least four courses, complete with menu cards at each place setting. Candlelight and soft jazz playing in the background set the mood for the evening. And it wasn’t unusual that I’d spent hours creating those…
In June of 2018, I was lucky enough to be able to travel to Scotland to research my latest book, Some Like It Plaid. The main part of the story takes place in 156 A.D. when the Romans still occupied the Antonine Wall. I’d decided to make the hero’s…
Mary Hughes’s Top 5 Kisses A favorite part of romance is the anticipation, that giddy delight that builds between a couple. And what’s more anticipated than The Kiss? Kat and Ryker’s first kiss starts out as more a battle of wills, but that just adds to amazing way they finally…
It’s New Release Monday! Check out all of our hot new romance this week at Entangled. Some Like it Plaid by Angela Quarles [box] One minute Ashley Miller is sipping a latte in San Francisco and the next she’s zapped to the 2nd century, informed she’s wed to…
Visiting Scotland’s outposts Recently a friend and I planned a trip with a Scottish driver that would allow us to get away from the popular tourist destinations—Edinburgh, Urquhart, Stirling Castles—and see remote parts of Scotland. After arriving at the Edinburgh airport (where Customs/Immigration is the easiest I’ve ever…
Graham Laithe, Earl of Rayne, relinquished his sister to her blushing groom. As Lady Clarissa and Lord Markham spoke their vows, Rayne retreated to the back corner of the chapel, settling into the shadows between a knight’s ancient tomb and a Norman holy water fountain—just another relic at odds…
Hello Everyone! Thanks so much for finding me here! Right now, I’m so completely excited to share my #TRAVELTUESDAY techniques. Back in 2014, I embraced minimalism with moderation, and this changed the ease with which I travel. So today, I’m sharing with you my 4 main techniques for traveling…
It’s New Release Monday! Check out all of our hot new romance this week at Entangled. Diamond in the Rogue by Wendy LaCapra [box] In an act of revenge, Lord Rayne kissed Lady Julia and was sent packing to America. But now he’s back to settle his affairs…