A Tale Of Two Lovers

He is notorious.

Lord Simon Roxbury is a godsend to gossip columnists everywhere. this notorious rake has recently been caught in an extremely compromising position by none other than The London Weekly‘s Lady of Distinction. Rumor also has it that Lord R received an ultimatum: be wed or be penniless.

She is scandalous.

As A Lady of Distinction, Lady Julianna Somerset typically reports on other people’s scandals, but soon she finds herself embroiled in a very public battle with an irate Lord Roxbury–one that leaves her reputation in tatters and her position at The Weekly on the line.

Together they’re…respectable?!

With no other choice available, these two enemies unite in a marriage of convenience to rescue both their reputations and secure his fortune. With their rivals intent on revealing the charade, Lady Julianna and Lord Simon inevitably surrender to temptation. It may just be a love match after all…

First Line: The backstage of the Drury Lane playhouse was no place for ladies but Julianna, Lady Somerset had suffered enough of what proper women did and did not do.

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• “A sexy historical romp.” –Publisher’s Weekly, starred review!

• Readers who enjoy empowered women and alpha males will adore this installment in the Writing Girlseries. Her quick wit is only matched by her characters’ high jinks and a touch of mystery.” –RT Book Reviews.

• It was incredibly witty, with a twist of mystery, and [featured] a undeniable chemistry between Simon and Juliana. –Shameless Romance Reviews

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For your amusement:

• Read an excerpt in which Lord Roxbury demands that Lady Julianna retracts the shocking gossip she printed about him in her column,Fashionable Intelligence. They have slipped away from a ball, and find themselves alone in the conservatory, lit only by moonlight…

• Check out A Scandalous Girl’s Guide to Getting Gossip. You won’t believe the outrageous methods employed by The London Weekly’s Lady of Distinction.

• Peek behind the scenes of A Tale Of Two Lovers and check out inspiration from unlikely places.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Writing Girl Series

What order do the books go in?

I wrote them in the following order: A Groom Of One’s Own, A Tale Of Two Lovers, The Tattooed Duke and Seducing Mr. Knightly. They books take place in the same order, however…

Can I read the Writing Girl books out of order?

Sure! While you will catch references to the other Writing Girls, each book is written to stand alone.

What is the Writing Girl series about?
The Writing Girl Romance Novels feature four women who write for a scandalous newspaper in Regency London…and the rogue’s who love them.

Where can I read more about the Writing Girl world?
Oh, I’ve blogged all about it! From a walk down Fleet Street to a “Who’s Who” guide and even an issue of The London Weekly, there’s much to explore in the Writing Girl world! Just click herefor a list of related blog posts.

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