Hello readers!

It's been a long, cold and very snowy winter. Many of us in the north have been barricaded in our homes under a deluge of snow, but it is finally melting, and Spring promises to show up, a little late, but very welcome!

And with Spring comes great news!

Awaiting The Magic:
Many readers have asked me when the fourth book in the 'Awaiting' series is coming out, and although I don't have a publication date yet, I am in the process of writing it. It is entitled: 'AWAITING THE MAGIC', Christoph won Wolfram, accompanied by Romolo, the young gypsy, finally has his moment, as he tracks down the werewolf-gone-bad, Lyulph Randell, following him through war-torn Europe to Belgium where he and Morwenna Maxwell, the dangerous witch from 'AWAITING THE FIRE' have escaped! Christoph, still tortured by his sordid past, is determined to save Tamara, the gypsy girl, from the clutches of the evil duo.

Blackfriars Publications:
I am also working on a couple of new titles for Blackfriars Publications. 'LOVE AND SCANDAL', a Victorian-era romance set against the backdrop of literary London, sizzles with sensuality as a naive writer searches for the man who has stolen her literary identity. 'THE FAT LADY SINGS', a contemporary murder mystery, features Chloe Harmon, a plus-size chanteuse who must track down a killer to save her delicate sister from a murder trial.

Exciting News!
I have just signed a three book contract with SOURCEBOOKS - Casablanca is the imprint - for three Georgian-era historical romantic mysteries... heavy emphasis on the romance! In the coming months, I'll be telling you more about the novels, so check back for updates!

I am just thrilled about the series. The first title is:

LADY ANNE AND THE HOWL IN THE DARK

As you can tell by the title, the central character is Lady Anne Addison, an intelligent, plain spinster with a caustic wit, but surprisingly tender heart. In LADY ANNE AND THE HOWL IN THE DARK, she answers the plea of a newly married friend to come to her aid: Anne heads north to Yorkshire, where she meets Lord Anthony Darkefell, a handsome, moody, and mysterious marquess. Is the creature that has been killing sheep and frightening local maidens really a werewolf? Lady Anne is skeptical, but distracted from her task by the enigmatic and enticing marquess. What is he hiding?

Order My Novels Online...
If you're interested in ordering copies of my novels, please Click Here! The link will take you to Amazon.com Store, where you will find out more about each title -- a brief synopsis, reviews, and info on buying the book(s).

Please note: Some titles have been discontinued on Amazon.com... but you can still get new or used copies from other sellers affiliated with Amazon.com -- Just click on the new or used available from $0.01 link, and choose the seller you wish to purchase that particular book from.

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Have a lovely flower-filled Spring!
Happy reading, everyone!

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