by Mary Jo:
I pounced on the opportunity to interview Word Wench Jo Beverley about her new release, Seduction in Silk, just out from Signet Penguin. The story is set in Jo’s Georgian Malloren World, in 1760s England. Jo is the Grand Master (Grand Mistress?) of the marriage of convenience romance, and SiS is another distinguished member of that tribe.
Jo, you once said that you were addicted to marriages of convenience. Could you explain why you enjoy them so much?
JB: I think it’s the forced intimacy between strangers. So many aspects of courtship are familiar in real life, but not many of us, male or female, are pushed into bed with a stranger. I like to pay attention to the man as well as the woman, because it won’t necessarily be easy for him. In An Unwilling Bride, the hero Lucien wonders if he’ll be able to perform, because he realizes he’s never set out to have sex with a woman without desiring her at the time.
So I think it’s a great dramatic situation, but I also find the fantasy erotic. I wonder how many of the Wench readers feel the same.
MJP: Tell us about the delicious Peregrine Perriam, and his very reluctant lady, Claris!
JB: Perry is one of those characters who turn up and surprise. I can’t even remember how he came to be. In An Unlikely Countess the hero needed a friend, and there was Perry. He was such an odd match for Cate (yes, that’s the hero’s name — Catesby) that I had to come up with a backstory for my own satisfaction. (Cate had a year on the town when young which was so wild that his father tossed him into the army.)
Cate by that time is a career soldier. Perry is a Town Beau. He’s a younger son set to serve his family’s interests in London, at court, in society, in all the offices of power, and in any other sneaky way he can find. He loves it, and has no 
interest in rural life, which is why inheriting a country manor at the beginning of Seduction in Silk is such a pain in the you-know-where, not to mention the marriage forced on him.
He doesn’t expect to have difficulty in getting an impoverished clergyman’s daughter to the altar. She’ll leap at the chance. He’ll install her in Perriam Manor with the income to do with as she wishes and get back to his real life. When she insists on a marriage in name only, he has no objection at all.
Getting her to that point isn’t easy, however, because Claris has no interest in marriage. In general I find impoverished heroines who are dead set against marriage hard to believe, but Claris has survived her parents’ tortuous marriage and her father’s almost insane domination. Having gained freedom, and having enough money to survive on, she doesn’t want to give it up, especially at the demand of a stranger.
Also, she comes from strong women, on both sides. Perry realizes she has a scandalously eccentric grandmother (who is in the book) and an insanely vengeful virago of a mother. No wonder she tries to shoot him.
She does move into a grander world, however. Here’s a short fun video I made about Georgian dress and Claris.
MJP: What are you working on now for next year?
JB: I’m going back to my Regency world, that of the Company of Rogues. It’s been a while, and readers have been asking for a story about David Kerslake, the heroine’s brother from The Dragon’s Bride. He begins the book as the local smuggling master as well as the Earl of Wyvern’s estate steward. He ends it as the earl with many problems to deal with. A biggie is that the earldom is bankrupt, so he needs to marry money. A Shocking Delight will be out next April.
MJP: You’re starting to move into the brave new world of indie publishing. Could 
you tell us more about your plans there?
JB: It is exciting, isn’t it, Mary Jo? You’re ahead of me there. It’s such a great world for authors these days because we’re able to get our work out to readers directly if we choose. I’ve e-pubbed some of my previously published novellas. There’s a page for them here.
The one at the top is the first novella I’ve written directly for e-readers. It’s a sort of lead in to SinS. The protagonists are new, but Perry plays a small but crucial part.
Also, some of my early books have not been available for e-readers, and I’ve just 
corrected that. The first five Company of Rogues books plus the second Malloren, Tempting Fortune, are now e-pubbed, and though I’ve hired help it’s been lovely to be in control of the situation. Though I must say that it’s hard to find stock photos of clean-shaven, fairly slim blond men! Why is that? I even searched Scandinavian sites. With An Unwilling Bride I gave up and have just a woman on the cover. It suits the title that she seem alone.
MJP: Do you have an excerpt of Seduction in Silk to share?
JB: After having been driven off a pistol-point, Perry has returned to Claris’s cottage to lay out the advantages.
“I can’t claim great wealth, Miss Mallow, but I can provide a very comfortable life for my wife. What’s more, and you seem to have failed to grasp this, I’m at your mercy. You may demand what you will.”
“Except, it seems, that you leave and never bother me again.”
“Except that,” he agreed. “But you may continue to live here if you wish, or I can offer Perriam Manor as an alternative residence. It’s of modest size, but in good repair and well furnished, though in an old style. I’m sure it’s cozy in winter and pleasant in summer. It’s surrounded by parkland and gardens that I would judge adequate but ripe for improvement, if gardening is your true delight.”
Claris kept a stony face. “Alas, with you present, sir, all would be spoiled.”
“Then you’ll be delighted to know that I would rarely be there. I’m much engaged in Town matters and can only enjoy rural delights now and then.”
“Even one day a year would be too much.” His amiable confidence was stirring her temper and for once she welcomed it. “Why am I debating this with you?” She loosened her arms to point at the door. “Begone!”
“Consider,” he said, completely unmoved. “You would be the mistress of a comfortable domain, and enjoy its income. Did I not mention that?”
“Will you not leave!”
“The income of the manor would be yours to do with as you wish,” he continued as if she hadn’t spoken. “You would need for nothing.”
“Except my independence. I would have a husband, a lord and master.”
“Alas, true, but I assure you that I am far too busy to abuse my powers.”
“Busy? What if you have an idle moment, sir? Leave!”
“I must remain until you change your mind.”
Breathing hard, Claris saw he meant it. He was disregarding every word she spoke. “You . . . you . . .” She grabbed the pistol and pointed it.
“Claris . . . ,” Athena said.
“Leave,” she growled, “or I will shoot you.”
The smile widened and his eyes lit.
He was laughing at her?
She cocked the pistol, the click, click loud in the room.
“You won’t fire it,” he said.
“Oh, won’t I?” Claris closed her eyes and squeezed the trigger.
A tremendous boom deafened her.
JP: Clearly Perry doesn’t die, or it’d be a very short and unusual book, but that’s certainly a turning point!
MJP: Thanks so much for introducing us to Perry and Claris, Jo. Having read the book, I guarantee it’s every bit as good as it sounds!
Jo will give away a copy of Seduction in Silk to one commenter between now and midnight Saturday. Share your thoughts on marriages of convenience, and the temptations of shooting a man who just won't listen!
Hi,
my favorite romances of all times are Lisa Kleypas’ Devil in Winter and Georgette Heyer’s Devil’s Cub, that is a marriage of convenience story for the first and a girl shooting a man for the second!
Hi,
my favorite romances of all times are Lisa Kleypas’ Devil in Winter and Georgette Heyer’s Devil’s Cub, that is a marriage of convenience story for the first and a girl shooting a man for the second!
Hi,
my favorite romances of all times are Lisa Kleypas’ Devil in Winter and Georgette Heyer’s Devil’s Cub, that is a marriage of convenience story for the first and a girl shooting a man for the second!
Hi,
my favorite romances of all times are Lisa Kleypas’ Devil in Winter and Georgette Heyer’s Devil’s Cub, that is a marriage of convenience story for the first and a girl shooting a man for the second!
Hi,
my favorite romances of all times are Lisa Kleypas’ Devil in Winter and Georgette Heyer’s Devil’s Cub, that is a marriage of convenience story for the first and a girl shooting a man for the second!
Marriages of convenience are my favorite plot device, ever!(well that, and road trip books like My Lady Notorious) It’s harder to contrive a reason for them in a contemporary story, but in historicals they work great. Besides the romantic possibilities of two seemingly ill-matched people being thrown together, it’s a great excuse for the hero & heroine to spend a lot of time alone together, which unmarried people would not be allowed to do according to the mores of the 18th or 19th century. btw, I like the covers, SiS is very lush looking, and the woman on the cover of An Unwilling Bride looks just the way I picture Beth, lovely but somewhat serious and not flashy.
Marriages of convenience are my favorite plot device, ever!(well that, and road trip books like My Lady Notorious) It’s harder to contrive a reason for them in a contemporary story, but in historicals they work great. Besides the romantic possibilities of two seemingly ill-matched people being thrown together, it’s a great excuse for the hero & heroine to spend a lot of time alone together, which unmarried people would not be allowed to do according to the mores of the 18th or 19th century. btw, I like the covers, SiS is very lush looking, and the woman on the cover of An Unwilling Bride looks just the way I picture Beth, lovely but somewhat serious and not flashy.
Marriages of convenience are my favorite plot device, ever!(well that, and road trip books like My Lady Notorious) It’s harder to contrive a reason for them in a contemporary story, but in historicals they work great. Besides the romantic possibilities of two seemingly ill-matched people being thrown together, it’s a great excuse for the hero & heroine to spend a lot of time alone together, which unmarried people would not be allowed to do according to the mores of the 18th or 19th century. btw, I like the covers, SiS is very lush looking, and the woman on the cover of An Unwilling Bride looks just the way I picture Beth, lovely but somewhat serious and not flashy.
Marriages of convenience are my favorite plot device, ever!(well that, and road trip books like My Lady Notorious) It’s harder to contrive a reason for them in a contemporary story, but in historicals they work great. Besides the romantic possibilities of two seemingly ill-matched people being thrown together, it’s a great excuse for the hero & heroine to spend a lot of time alone together, which unmarried people would not be allowed to do according to the mores of the 18th or 19th century. btw, I like the covers, SiS is very lush looking, and the woman on the cover of An Unwilling Bride looks just the way I picture Beth, lovely but somewhat serious and not flashy.
Marriages of convenience are my favorite plot device, ever!(well that, and road trip books like My Lady Notorious) It’s harder to contrive a reason for them in a contemporary story, but in historicals they work great. Besides the romantic possibilities of two seemingly ill-matched people being thrown together, it’s a great excuse for the hero & heroine to spend a lot of time alone together, which unmarried people would not be allowed to do according to the mores of the 18th or 19th century. btw, I like the covers, SiS is very lush looking, and the woman on the cover of An Unwilling Bride looks just the way I picture Beth, lovely but somewhat serious and not flashy.
Marriages of convenience do not seem too convenient to me. Shooting seems a bit much unless a life is in danger and then go for it.
Marriages of convenience do not seem too convenient to me. Shooting seems a bit much unless a life is in danger and then go for it.
Marriages of convenience do not seem too convenient to me. Shooting seems a bit much unless a life is in danger and then go for it.
Marriages of convenience do not seem too convenient to me. Shooting seems a bit much unless a life is in danger and then go for it.
Marriages of convenience do not seem too convenient to me. Shooting seems a bit much unless a life is in danger and then go for it.
Jo does set up the scene neatlty for a couple who think they want an unconsummated marriage. Of course the husband can always go and have a mistress but the wife has to live the life of a nun. Where they live apart, she’ll have trouble with gossips and men thinking she was fair game. Also, many of the stories have such marriage in order to get money or save an estate. Save the estate for whom? There’d supposedly be no children so saving the estate is pointless.
Marriages of conveniebnce like a Civil Contract can be full marriages with children. Living apart without having sex would seem quite bizarre to people of the time unless the man were homsexual.
No matter, I will most likely read the book and like it because I like most of Jo’s books.
Jo does set up the scene neatlty for a couple who think they want an unconsummated marriage. Of course the husband can always go and have a mistress but the wife has to live the life of a nun. Where they live apart, she’ll have trouble with gossips and men thinking she was fair game. Also, many of the stories have such marriage in order to get money or save an estate. Save the estate for whom? There’d supposedly be no children so saving the estate is pointless.
Marriages of conveniebnce like a Civil Contract can be full marriages with children. Living apart without having sex would seem quite bizarre to people of the time unless the man were homsexual.
No matter, I will most likely read the book and like it because I like most of Jo’s books.
Jo does set up the scene neatlty for a couple who think they want an unconsummated marriage. Of course the husband can always go and have a mistress but the wife has to live the life of a nun. Where they live apart, she’ll have trouble with gossips and men thinking she was fair game. Also, many of the stories have such marriage in order to get money or save an estate. Save the estate for whom? There’d supposedly be no children so saving the estate is pointless.
Marriages of conveniebnce like a Civil Contract can be full marriages with children. Living apart without having sex would seem quite bizarre to people of the time unless the man were homsexual.
No matter, I will most likely read the book and like it because I like most of Jo’s books.
Jo does set up the scene neatlty for a couple who think they want an unconsummated marriage. Of course the husband can always go and have a mistress but the wife has to live the life of a nun. Where they live apart, she’ll have trouble with gossips and men thinking she was fair game. Also, many of the stories have such marriage in order to get money or save an estate. Save the estate for whom? There’d supposedly be no children so saving the estate is pointless.
Marriages of conveniebnce like a Civil Contract can be full marriages with children. Living apart without having sex would seem quite bizarre to people of the time unless the man were homsexual.
No matter, I will most likely read the book and like it because I like most of Jo’s books.
Jo does set up the scene neatlty for a couple who think they want an unconsummated marriage. Of course the husband can always go and have a mistress but the wife has to live the life of a nun. Where they live apart, she’ll have trouble with gossips and men thinking she was fair game. Also, many of the stories have such marriage in order to get money or save an estate. Save the estate for whom? There’d supposedly be no children so saving the estate is pointless.
Marriages of conveniebnce like a Civil Contract can be full marriages with children. Living apart without having sex would seem quite bizarre to people of the time unless the man were homsexual.
No matter, I will most likely read the book and like it because I like most of Jo’s books.
Nancy, I agree about all the peculiarities of a marriage spent largely apart, and they do discuss it in the book. As for the lack of consummation being public knowledge — how?
As for saving the estate, in this case it’s for reasons to do with Perry’s family, but merely having an estate and the income for life has its points for some people.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Jo
Nancy, I agree about all the peculiarities of a marriage spent largely apart, and they do discuss it in the book. As for the lack of consummation being public knowledge — how?
As for saving the estate, in this case it’s for reasons to do with Perry’s family, but merely having an estate and the income for life has its points for some people.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Jo
Nancy, I agree about all the peculiarities of a marriage spent largely apart, and they do discuss it in the book. As for the lack of consummation being public knowledge — how?
As for saving the estate, in this case it’s for reasons to do with Perry’s family, but merely having an estate and the income for life has its points for some people.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Jo
Nancy, I agree about all the peculiarities of a marriage spent largely apart, and they do discuss it in the book. As for the lack of consummation being public knowledge — how?
As for saving the estate, in this case it’s for reasons to do with Perry’s family, but merely having an estate and the income for life has its points for some people.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Jo
Nancy, I agree about all the peculiarities of a marriage spent largely apart, and they do discuss it in the book. As for the lack of consummation being public knowledge — how?
As for saving the estate, in this case it’s for reasons to do with Perry’s family, but merely having an estate and the income for life has its points for some people.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Jo
As usual, Jo Beverley turns a plot device into a page turner!!
As usual, Jo Beverley turns a plot device into a page turner!!
As usual, Jo Beverley turns a plot device into a page turner!!
As usual, Jo Beverley turns a plot device into a page turner!!
As usual, Jo Beverley turns a plot device into a page turner!!
Some of the first romance novels I ever read were marriage of convenience tales. It’s still a trope I like. I’ve even seen it work in a few contemporary romances. I am eager to read Seduction in Silk, and I am elated that Jo is writing David Kerslake’s story.
Some of the first romance novels I ever read were marriage of convenience tales. It’s still a trope I like. I’ve even seen it work in a few contemporary romances. I am eager to read Seduction in Silk, and I am elated that Jo is writing David Kerslake’s story.
Some of the first romance novels I ever read were marriage of convenience tales. It’s still a trope I like. I’ve even seen it work in a few contemporary romances. I am eager to read Seduction in Silk, and I am elated that Jo is writing David Kerslake’s story.
Some of the first romance novels I ever read were marriage of convenience tales. It’s still a trope I like. I’ve even seen it work in a few contemporary romances. I am eager to read Seduction in Silk, and I am elated that Jo is writing David Kerslake’s story.
Some of the first romance novels I ever read were marriage of convenience tales. It’s still a trope I like. I’ve even seen it work in a few contemporary romances. I am eager to read Seduction in Silk, and I am elated that Jo is writing David Kerslake’s story.
One of the marks of a good writer is whether she can make a situation plausible. One can do ‘six impossible things before breakfast’ if the underpinnings are solid. And Jo does that with Seduction in Silk. It’s great fun to see the structure put in place and then worked out. *G*
One of the marks of a good writer is whether she can make a situation plausible. One can do ‘six impossible things before breakfast’ if the underpinnings are solid. And Jo does that with Seduction in Silk. It’s great fun to see the structure put in place and then worked out. *G*
One of the marks of a good writer is whether she can make a situation plausible. One can do ‘six impossible things before breakfast’ if the underpinnings are solid. And Jo does that with Seduction in Silk. It’s great fun to see the structure put in place and then worked out. *G*
One of the marks of a good writer is whether she can make a situation plausible. One can do ‘six impossible things before breakfast’ if the underpinnings are solid. And Jo does that with Seduction in Silk. It’s great fun to see the structure put in place and then worked out. *G*
One of the marks of a good writer is whether she can make a situation plausible. One can do ‘six impossible things before breakfast’ if the underpinnings are solid. And Jo does that with Seduction in Silk. It’s great fun to see the structure put in place and then worked out. *G*
I am always intrigued with The Marriage of Convenience since it is a popular plot and storyline yet many are captivated with the individuals and their circumstances.
I am always intrigued with The Marriage of Convenience since it is a popular plot and storyline yet many are captivated with the individuals and their circumstances.
I am always intrigued with The Marriage of Convenience since it is a popular plot and storyline yet many are captivated with the individuals and their circumstances.
I am always intrigued with The Marriage of Convenience since it is a popular plot and storyline yet many are captivated with the individuals and their circumstances.
I am always intrigued with The Marriage of Convenience since it is a popular plot and storyline yet many are captivated with the individuals and their circumstances.
The concept of a marriage of convenience is always very well developed by Jo Beverly. Since all of her men are irresistible, the marriages work!
The concept of a marriage of convenience is always very well developed by Jo Beverly. Since all of her men are irresistible, the marriages work!
The concept of a marriage of convenience is always very well developed by Jo Beverly. Since all of her men are irresistible, the marriages work!
The concept of a marriage of convenience is always very well developed by Jo Beverly. Since all of her men are irresistible, the marriages work!
The concept of a marriage of convenience is always very well developed by Jo Beverly. Since all of her men are irresistible, the marriages work!
A romance novel about a marriage of convenience has always been my favorite. The plots can be relied upon to be different yet essentially the same. Not to sound confusing here, but I so enjoy seeing how an author can take the characters and bring them to fall in love in one another from what are usually feelings of dislike or indifference. This takes talent and it’s wonderful to see the author manipulates situations to change the characters’ feeling toward one another. It’s so great to see people fall in love in a romance novel. Sigh.
I’ve long been a fan of Jo Beverley and am looking forward to reading “Seduction in Silk.”
A romance novel about a marriage of convenience has always been my favorite. The plots can be relied upon to be different yet essentially the same. Not to sound confusing here, but I so enjoy seeing how an author can take the characters and bring them to fall in love in one another from what are usually feelings of dislike or indifference. This takes talent and it’s wonderful to see the author manipulates situations to change the characters’ feeling toward one another. It’s so great to see people fall in love in a romance novel. Sigh.
I’ve long been a fan of Jo Beverley and am looking forward to reading “Seduction in Silk.”
A romance novel about a marriage of convenience has always been my favorite. The plots can be relied upon to be different yet essentially the same. Not to sound confusing here, but I so enjoy seeing how an author can take the characters and bring them to fall in love in one another from what are usually feelings of dislike or indifference. This takes talent and it’s wonderful to see the author manipulates situations to change the characters’ feeling toward one another. It’s so great to see people fall in love in a romance novel. Sigh.
I’ve long been a fan of Jo Beverley and am looking forward to reading “Seduction in Silk.”
A romance novel about a marriage of convenience has always been my favorite. The plots can be relied upon to be different yet essentially the same. Not to sound confusing here, but I so enjoy seeing how an author can take the characters and bring them to fall in love in one another from what are usually feelings of dislike or indifference. This takes talent and it’s wonderful to see the author manipulates situations to change the characters’ feeling toward one another. It’s so great to see people fall in love in a romance novel. Sigh.
I’ve long been a fan of Jo Beverley and am looking forward to reading “Seduction in Silk.”
A romance novel about a marriage of convenience has always been my favorite. The plots can be relied upon to be different yet essentially the same. Not to sound confusing here, but I so enjoy seeing how an author can take the characters and bring them to fall in love in one another from what are usually feelings of dislike or indifference. This takes talent and it’s wonderful to see the author manipulates situations to change the characters’ feeling toward one another. It’s so great to see people fall in love in a romance novel. Sigh.
I’ve long been a fan of Jo Beverley and am looking forward to reading “Seduction in Silk.”
Whee. I’m glad this is finally coming out. I’ve been looking at the Nook preorder wistfully for what seems like forever, but I’d love to have a paper copy (and will probably buy one, which I rarely do any more.) And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns.
Whee. I’m glad this is finally coming out. I’ve been looking at the Nook preorder wistfully for what seems like forever, but I’d love to have a paper copy (and will probably buy one, which I rarely do any more.) And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns.
Whee. I’m glad this is finally coming out. I’ve been looking at the Nook preorder wistfully for what seems like forever, but I’d love to have a paper copy (and will probably buy one, which I rarely do any more.) And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns.
Whee. I’m glad this is finally coming out. I’ve been looking at the Nook preorder wistfully for what seems like forever, but I’d love to have a paper copy (and will probably buy one, which I rarely do any more.) And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns.
Whee. I’m glad this is finally coming out. I’ve been looking at the Nook preorder wistfully for what seems like forever, but I’d love to have a paper copy (and will probably buy one, which I rarely do any more.) And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns.
I enjoy marriage of convenience plots. I always have. Thanks for the opportunity!
I enjoy marriage of convenience plots. I always have. Thanks for the opportunity!
I enjoy marriage of convenience plots. I always have. Thanks for the opportunity!
I enjoy marriage of convenience plots. I always have. Thanks for the opportunity!
I enjoy marriage of convenience plots. I always have. Thanks for the opportunity!
+++And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns. +++
LOL! As long as they don’t actually murder anyone, I understand the appeal. When I read the book, I have to say that Perry was asking for trouble. *G*
+++And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns. +++
LOL! As long as they don’t actually murder anyone, I understand the appeal. When I read the book, I have to say that Perry was asking for trouble. *G*
+++And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns. +++
LOL! As long as they don’t actually murder anyone, I understand the appeal. When I read the book, I have to say that Perry was asking for trouble. *G*
+++And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns. +++
LOL! As long as they don’t actually murder anyone, I understand the appeal. When I read the book, I have to say that Perry was asking for trouble. *G*
+++And for some reason (probably with dire psychological implications) I like stories that have women with guns. +++
LOL! As long as they don’t actually murder anyone, I understand the appeal. When I read the book, I have to say that Perry was asking for trouble. *G*
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books. David Kerslake was one of my favorite characters and I recall his story. I don’t enjoy reading about women being forced into a situation against their wishes, but look forward to Claris’s control of what Perry tries to do. Guess I favor strong women. Both should be interesting reading. Thanks, JoB
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books. David Kerslake was one of my favorite characters and I recall his story. I don’t enjoy reading about women being forced into a situation against their wishes, but look forward to Claris’s control of what Perry tries to do. Guess I favor strong women. Both should be interesting reading. Thanks, JoB
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books. David Kerslake was one of my favorite characters and I recall his story. I don’t enjoy reading about women being forced into a situation against their wishes, but look forward to Claris’s control of what Perry tries to do. Guess I favor strong women. Both should be interesting reading. Thanks, JoB
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books. David Kerslake was one of my favorite characters and I recall his story. I don’t enjoy reading about women being forced into a situation against their wishes, but look forward to Claris’s control of what Perry tries to do. Guess I favor strong women. Both should be interesting reading. Thanks, JoB
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books. David Kerslake was one of my favorite characters and I recall his story. I don’t enjoy reading about women being forced into a situation against their wishes, but look forward to Claris’s control of what Perry tries to do. Guess I favor strong women. Both should be interesting reading. Thanks, JoB
Marriages of convenience were more the norm for the higher members of society for many centuries the ‘love match’ was the exception.So its easy to see why so many historicals use them for a base.But the developing of romance and an eventual loving relationship is what the story is all about.Mind you a few rows temper tantrums and the occassional gun waved about definitely adds to the flavour !
Marriages of convenience were more the norm for the higher members of society for many centuries the ‘love match’ was the exception.So its easy to see why so many historicals use them for a base.But the developing of romance and an eventual loving relationship is what the story is all about.Mind you a few rows temper tantrums and the occassional gun waved about definitely adds to the flavour !
Marriages of convenience were more the norm for the higher members of society for many centuries the ‘love match’ was the exception.So its easy to see why so many historicals use them for a base.But the developing of romance and an eventual loving relationship is what the story is all about.Mind you a few rows temper tantrums and the occassional gun waved about definitely adds to the flavour !
Marriages of convenience were more the norm for the higher members of society for many centuries the ‘love match’ was the exception.So its easy to see why so many historicals use them for a base.But the developing of romance and an eventual loving relationship is what the story is all about.Mind you a few rows temper tantrums and the occassional gun waved about definitely adds to the flavour !
Marriages of convenience were more the norm for the higher members of society for many centuries the ‘love match’ was the exception.So its easy to see why so many historicals use them for a base.But the developing of romance and an eventual loving relationship is what the story is all about.Mind you a few rows temper tantrums and the occassional gun waved about definitely adds to the flavour !
Cindy,good point about irresistible men!
I played with this in An Unwilling Bride, though not many people noticed. We have the main story line of a forced marriage, but we also have Clarissa being forced into marriage with a horrible man to point to how dreadful the situation could be. There is also the marriage of Lucien’s parents, which was an amiable arranged marriage which became more.
Cindy,good point about irresistible men!
I played with this in An Unwilling Bride, though not many people noticed. We have the main story line of a forced marriage, but we also have Clarissa being forced into marriage with a horrible man to point to how dreadful the situation could be. There is also the marriage of Lucien’s parents, which was an amiable arranged marriage which became more.
Cindy,good point about irresistible men!
I played with this in An Unwilling Bride, though not many people noticed. We have the main story line of a forced marriage, but we also have Clarissa being forced into marriage with a horrible man to point to how dreadful the situation could be. There is also the marriage of Lucien’s parents, which was an amiable arranged marriage which became more.
Cindy,good point about irresistible men!
I played with this in An Unwilling Bride, though not many people noticed. We have the main story line of a forced marriage, but we also have Clarissa being forced into marriage with a horrible man to point to how dreadful the situation could be. There is also the marriage of Lucien’s parents, which was an amiable arranged marriage which became more.
Cindy,good point about irresistible men!
I played with this in An Unwilling Bride, though not many people noticed. We have the main story line of a forced marriage, but we also have Clarissa being forced into marriage with a horrible man to point to how dreadful the situation could be. There is also the marriage of Lucien’s parents, which was an amiable arranged marriage which became more.
Jo, I am so looking forward to both books. I might have to re-read some of the older books to put the new ones into the right context. Thanks so much for so many hours of reading pleasure.
Diane
Jo, I am so looking forward to both books. I might have to re-read some of the older books to put the new ones into the right context. Thanks so much for so many hours of reading pleasure.
Diane
Jo, I am so looking forward to both books. I might have to re-read some of the older books to put the new ones into the right context. Thanks so much for so many hours of reading pleasure.
Diane
Jo, I am so looking forward to both books. I might have to re-read some of the older books to put the new ones into the right context. Thanks so much for so many hours of reading pleasure.
Diane
Jo, I am so looking forward to both books. I might have to re-read some of the older books to put the new ones into the right context. Thanks so much for so many hours of reading pleasure.
Diane
Hello Jo & Mary Jo!
I am just itching to read SiS! And I just finished Mary Jo’s “Sometimes a Rogue” which I loved to pieces and had to go & buy the other 4 books in Lost Lords [got a great price on Amazon for the Lost Lord Bundle!]. I’m in the middle of the second book in the series, Randall’s story.
Jo Bev, you take my breath away with your books! I can’t tell you how much I love every character you create. They’re with me forever and I’ll ALWAYS love Nicholas Delaney! That was THE best marriage of connivance story I EVAH! read.
I would LOVE to win this one, but if I don’t no biggie! Target is close by
HUGS to both of you and the other wenches as well! I love all of you equally [although, I have to say it’s time I read something from Susan Fraser King. Which one should I try first?
Melanie
Hello Jo & Mary Jo!
I am just itching to read SiS! And I just finished Mary Jo’s “Sometimes a Rogue” which I loved to pieces and had to go & buy the other 4 books in Lost Lords [got a great price on Amazon for the Lost Lord Bundle!]. I’m in the middle of the second book in the series, Randall’s story.
Jo Bev, you take my breath away with your books! I can’t tell you how much I love every character you create. They’re with me forever and I’ll ALWAYS love Nicholas Delaney! That was THE best marriage of connivance story I EVAH! read.
I would LOVE to win this one, but if I don’t no biggie! Target is close by
HUGS to both of you and the other wenches as well! I love all of you equally [although, I have to say it’s time I read something from Susan Fraser King. Which one should I try first?
Melanie
Hello Jo & Mary Jo!
I am just itching to read SiS! And I just finished Mary Jo’s “Sometimes a Rogue” which I loved to pieces and had to go & buy the other 4 books in Lost Lords [got a great price on Amazon for the Lost Lord Bundle!]. I’m in the middle of the second book in the series, Randall’s story.
Jo Bev, you take my breath away with your books! I can’t tell you how much I love every character you create. They’re with me forever and I’ll ALWAYS love Nicholas Delaney! That was THE best marriage of connivance story I EVAH! read.
I would LOVE to win this one, but if I don’t no biggie! Target is close by
HUGS to both of you and the other wenches as well! I love all of you equally [although, I have to say it’s time I read something from Susan Fraser King. Which one should I try first?
Melanie
Hello Jo & Mary Jo!
I am just itching to read SiS! And I just finished Mary Jo’s “Sometimes a Rogue” which I loved to pieces and had to go & buy the other 4 books in Lost Lords [got a great price on Amazon for the Lost Lord Bundle!]. I’m in the middle of the second book in the series, Randall’s story.
Jo Bev, you take my breath away with your books! I can’t tell you how much I love every character you create. They’re with me forever and I’ll ALWAYS love Nicholas Delaney! That was THE best marriage of connivance story I EVAH! read.
I would LOVE to win this one, but if I don’t no biggie! Target is close by
HUGS to both of you and the other wenches as well! I love all of you equally [although, I have to say it’s time I read something from Susan Fraser King. Which one should I try first?
Melanie
Hello Jo & Mary Jo!
I am just itching to read SiS! And I just finished Mary Jo’s “Sometimes a Rogue” which I loved to pieces and had to go & buy the other 4 books in Lost Lords [got a great price on Amazon for the Lost Lord Bundle!]. I’m in the middle of the second book in the series, Randall’s story.
Jo Bev, you take my breath away with your books! I can’t tell you how much I love every character you create. They’re with me forever and I’ll ALWAYS love Nicholas Delaney! That was THE best marriage of connivance story I EVAH! read.
I would LOVE to win this one, but if I don’t no biggie! Target is close by
HUGS to both of you and the other wenches as well! I love all of you equally [although, I have to say it’s time I read something from Susan Fraser King. Which one should I try first?
Melanie
I’d read a grocery list if either of you ladies wrote it. I love the marriage of convenience trope because many of the marriages of the late Georgian and early Regency were arranged marriages. And I daresay many of them were marriages contracted for someone’s convenience. What always intrigues me is how two people who married in such a cold-blooded manner can learn to like each other, to see each other as they really are and ultimately come to love each other. That is the test and treasure of marriage of convenience stories.
I’d read a grocery list if either of you ladies wrote it. I love the marriage of convenience trope because many of the marriages of the late Georgian and early Regency were arranged marriages. And I daresay many of them were marriages contracted for someone’s convenience. What always intrigues me is how two people who married in such a cold-blooded manner can learn to like each other, to see each other as they really are and ultimately come to love each other. That is the test and treasure of marriage of convenience stories.
I’d read a grocery list if either of you ladies wrote it. I love the marriage of convenience trope because many of the marriages of the late Georgian and early Regency were arranged marriages. And I daresay many of them were marriages contracted for someone’s convenience. What always intrigues me is how two people who married in such a cold-blooded manner can learn to like each other, to see each other as they really are and ultimately come to love each other. That is the test and treasure of marriage of convenience stories.
I’d read a grocery list if either of you ladies wrote it. I love the marriage of convenience trope because many of the marriages of the late Georgian and early Regency were arranged marriages. And I daresay many of them were marriages contracted for someone’s convenience. What always intrigues me is how two people who married in such a cold-blooded manner can learn to like each other, to see each other as they really are and ultimately come to love each other. That is the test and treasure of marriage of convenience stories.
I’d read a grocery list if either of you ladies wrote it. I love the marriage of convenience trope because many of the marriages of the late Georgian and early Regency were arranged marriages. And I daresay many of them were marriages contracted for someone’s convenience. What always intrigues me is how two people who married in such a cold-blooded manner can learn to like each other, to see each other as they really are and ultimately come to love each other. That is the test and treasure of marriage of convenience stories.
Melanie–you can’t go wrong with Wench books–not that I’m biased or anything. *G* Since you have a Kindle, you might want to try one of Susan King’s Scottish historicals that are available in e-editions. I’m particularly fond of The Angel Knight, but her Maiden series is going up–the first two are available now, and the third will be uploaded soon. They’re based on Scottish legends.
Melanie–you can’t go wrong with Wench books–not that I’m biased or anything. *G* Since you have a Kindle, you might want to try one of Susan King’s Scottish historicals that are available in e-editions. I’m particularly fond of The Angel Knight, but her Maiden series is going up–the first two are available now, and the third will be uploaded soon. They’re based on Scottish legends.
Melanie–you can’t go wrong with Wench books–not that I’m biased or anything. *G* Since you have a Kindle, you might want to try one of Susan King’s Scottish historicals that are available in e-editions. I’m particularly fond of The Angel Knight, but her Maiden series is going up–the first two are available now, and the third will be uploaded soon. They’re based on Scottish legends.
Melanie–you can’t go wrong with Wench books–not that I’m biased or anything. *G* Since you have a Kindle, you might want to try one of Susan King’s Scottish historicals that are available in e-editions. I’m particularly fond of The Angel Knight, but her Maiden series is going up–the first two are available now, and the third will be uploaded soon. They’re based on Scottish legends.
Melanie–you can’t go wrong with Wench books–not that I’m biased or anything. *G* Since you have a Kindle, you might want to try one of Susan King’s Scottish historicals that are available in e-editions. I’m particularly fond of The Angel Knight, but her Maiden series is going up–the first two are available now, and the third will be uploaded soon. They’re based on Scottish legends.
Thanks Mary Jo!
Just got it 🙂
Thanks Mary Jo!
Just got it 🙂
Thanks Mary Jo!
Just got it 🙂
Thanks Mary Jo!
Just got it 🙂
Thanks Mary Jo!
Just got it 🙂
I hope you enjoy the book, Melanie! Susan really knows her Scotland, and I love her characters.
I hope you enjoy the book, Melanie! Susan really knows her Scotland, and I love her characters.
I hope you enjoy the book, Melanie! Susan really knows her Scotland, and I love her characters.
I hope you enjoy the book, Melanie! Susan really knows her Scotland, and I love her characters.
I hope you enjoy the book, Melanie! Susan really knows her Scotland, and I love her characters.
Ahhhh, a reluctant woman, a determined man, an unconsummated marriage… and a gun?! What could be missing? The journey to unexpected deep love and understanding should be marvellous for this particular reader! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing the tidbit with us. Cheers.
Ahhhh, a reluctant woman, a determined man, an unconsummated marriage… and a gun?! What could be missing? The journey to unexpected deep love and understanding should be marvellous for this particular reader! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing the tidbit with us. Cheers.
Ahhhh, a reluctant woman, a determined man, an unconsummated marriage… and a gun?! What could be missing? The journey to unexpected deep love and understanding should be marvellous for this particular reader! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing the tidbit with us. Cheers.
Ahhhh, a reluctant woman, a determined man, an unconsummated marriage… and a gun?! What could be missing? The journey to unexpected deep love and understanding should be marvellous for this particular reader! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing the tidbit with us. Cheers.
Ahhhh, a reluctant woman, a determined man, an unconsummated marriage… and a gun?! What could be missing? The journey to unexpected deep love and understanding should be marvellous for this particular reader! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing the tidbit with us. Cheers.
My favorite trope is a second chance at love, but the marriage of convenience is a close second. I’ve always enjoyed seeing two people be thrown together due to circumstances who then find that they’re meant to be together even though they may fight it at first. I like the Georgian era as well, it’s an interesting time that doesn’t get all that much attention.
My favorite trope is a second chance at love, but the marriage of convenience is a close second. I’ve always enjoyed seeing two people be thrown together due to circumstances who then find that they’re meant to be together even though they may fight it at first. I like the Georgian era as well, it’s an interesting time that doesn’t get all that much attention.
My favorite trope is a second chance at love, but the marriage of convenience is a close second. I’ve always enjoyed seeing two people be thrown together due to circumstances who then find that they’re meant to be together even though they may fight it at first. I like the Georgian era as well, it’s an interesting time that doesn’t get all that much attention.
My favorite trope is a second chance at love, but the marriage of convenience is a close second. I’ve always enjoyed seeing two people be thrown together due to circumstances who then find that they’re meant to be together even though they may fight it at first. I like the Georgian era as well, it’s an interesting time that doesn’t get all that much attention.
My favorite trope is a second chance at love, but the marriage of convenience is a close second. I’ve always enjoyed seeing two people be thrown together due to circumstances who then find that they’re meant to be together even though they may fight it at first. I like the Georgian era as well, it’s an interesting time that doesn’t get all that much attention.
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I enjoy the marriage of convenience trope too; I like how the relationship slowly unfolds between the couple who are forced together; feeling awkward to becoming friends then lovers (not necessarily in that order at times!)
I enjoy the marriage of convenience trope too; I like how the relationship slowly unfolds between the couple who are forced together; feeling awkward to becoming friends then lovers (not necessarily in that order at times!)
I enjoy the marriage of convenience trope too; I like how the relationship slowly unfolds between the couple who are forced together; feeling awkward to becoming friends then lovers (not necessarily in that order at times!)
I enjoy the marriage of convenience trope too; I like how the relationship slowly unfolds between the couple who are forced together; feeling awkward to becoming friends then lovers (not necessarily in that order at times!)
I enjoy the marriage of convenience trope too; I like how the relationship slowly unfolds between the couple who are forced together; feeling awkward to becoming friends then lovers (not necessarily in that order at times!)
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Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I posted this earlier, but it disappeared.
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I posted this earlier, but it disappeared.
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I posted this earlier, but it disappeared.
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I posted this earlier, but it disappeared.
Thanks, everyone, especially Melanie. It’s great to get such feedback from readers. Makes an author’s day!
On women with guns and killing people, it’s backstory, but Genova from Winter Fire killed a Barbary pirate who was trying to abduct her. An she says somewhere (perhaps in Seduction in Silk) knowing that tends to make men wary.*G*
I remember Perry in another book as the good brother; I thought then that such a clever man deserved a happily ever after.
I enjoy the marriage of convenience because of the intimacy of strangers. In best of these romances, the interaction builds over repeated interactions so that strangers logically do become lovers as well as husband and wives.
I know of two couples whose marriages were arranged; both marriage resulted in sons who were the delight of their mothers. Because the couples returned to their own countries, I lost touch with them.
I remember Perry in another book as the good brother; I thought then that such a clever man deserved a happily ever after.
I enjoy the marriage of convenience because of the intimacy of strangers. In best of these romances, the interaction builds over repeated interactions so that strangers logically do become lovers as well as husband and wives.
I know of two couples whose marriages were arranged; both marriage resulted in sons who were the delight of their mothers. Because the couples returned to their own countries, I lost touch with them.
I remember Perry in another book as the good brother; I thought then that such a clever man deserved a happily ever after.
I enjoy the marriage of convenience because of the intimacy of strangers. In best of these romances, the interaction builds over repeated interactions so that strangers logically do become lovers as well as husband and wives.
I know of two couples whose marriages were arranged; both marriage resulted in sons who were the delight of their mothers. Because the couples returned to their own countries, I lost touch with them.
I remember Perry in another book as the good brother; I thought then that such a clever man deserved a happily ever after.
I enjoy the marriage of convenience because of the intimacy of strangers. In best of these romances, the interaction builds over repeated interactions so that strangers logically do become lovers as well as husband and wives.
I know of two couples whose marriages were arranged; both marriage resulted in sons who were the delight of their mothers. Because the couples returned to their own countries, I lost touch with them.
I remember Perry in another book as the good brother; I thought then that such a clever man deserved a happily ever after.
I enjoy the marriage of convenience because of the intimacy of strangers. In best of these romances, the interaction builds over repeated interactions so that strangers logically do become lovers as well as husband and wives.
I know of two couples whose marriages were arranged; both marriage resulted in sons who were the delight of their mothers. Because the couples returned to their own countries, I lost touch with them.
Lucia St. Clair Robson wrote a book “The Tokaido Road.” The heroine, forced into high-class prostitution by her father’s murder, philosophizes that an honorable arranged marriage would have still resulted in her having to “pillow” with a stranger.
Lucia St. Clair Robson wrote a book “The Tokaido Road.” The heroine, forced into high-class prostitution by her father’s murder, philosophizes that an honorable arranged marriage would have still resulted in her having to “pillow” with a stranger.
Lucia St. Clair Robson wrote a book “The Tokaido Road.” The heroine, forced into high-class prostitution by her father’s murder, philosophizes that an honorable arranged marriage would have still resulted in her having to “pillow” with a stranger.
Lucia St. Clair Robson wrote a book “The Tokaido Road.” The heroine, forced into high-class prostitution by her father’s murder, philosophizes that an honorable arranged marriage would have still resulted in her having to “pillow” with a stranger.
Lucia St. Clair Robson wrote a book “The Tokaido Road.” The heroine, forced into high-class prostitution by her father’s murder, philosophizes that an honorable arranged marriage would have still resulted in her having to “pillow” with a stranger.
Shannon–
Were the two couples who had successful arranged marriages from India? That seems to be on culture that still does quite well with arranging marriages, with some modern attitudes women in. (I knew an Indian woman who was hard to match, so she agreed to visit a man in the US who was also hard to match. They decided they liked each other–and matched. *G* But either could have said no.)
Shannon–
Were the two couples who had successful arranged marriages from India? That seems to be on culture that still does quite well with arranging marriages, with some modern attitudes women in. (I knew an Indian woman who was hard to match, so she agreed to visit a man in the US who was also hard to match. They decided they liked each other–and matched. *G* But either could have said no.)
Shannon–
Were the two couples who had successful arranged marriages from India? That seems to be on culture that still does quite well with arranging marriages, with some modern attitudes women in. (I knew an Indian woman who was hard to match, so she agreed to visit a man in the US who was also hard to match. They decided they liked each other–and matched. *G* But either could have said no.)
Shannon–
Were the two couples who had successful arranged marriages from India? That seems to be on culture that still does quite well with arranging marriages, with some modern attitudes women in. (I knew an Indian woman who was hard to match, so she agreed to visit a man in the US who was also hard to match. They decided they liked each other–and matched. *G* But either could have said no.)
Shannon–
Were the two couples who had successful arranged marriages from India? That seems to be on culture that still does quite well with arranging marriages, with some modern attitudes women in. (I knew an Indian woman who was hard to match, so she agreed to visit a man in the US who was also hard to match. They decided they liked each other–and matched. *G* But either could have said no.)
Artemesia–very true! So which is harder–having to adapt to one man as more or less chattel, or to a lot of different men? Tough call…
Artemesia–very true! So which is harder–having to adapt to one man as more or less chattel, or to a lot of different men? Tough call…
Artemesia–very true! So which is harder–having to adapt to one man as more or less chattel, or to a lot of different men? Tough call…
Artemesia–very true! So which is harder–having to adapt to one man as more or less chattel, or to a lot of different men? Tough call…
Artemesia–very true! So which is harder–having to adapt to one man as more or less chattel, or to a lot of different men? Tough call…
Ahh, the “flaw” in reading this news is that I, too, will have to go and re-read some of the older titles for proper context. 🙂
Jo, I’ve adored and collected your books since my pre-web days reading the Romance Readers Anonymous newsgroup.
Ahh, the “flaw” in reading this news is that I, too, will have to go and re-read some of the older titles for proper context. 🙂
Jo, I’ve adored and collected your books since my pre-web days reading the Romance Readers Anonymous newsgroup.
Ahh, the “flaw” in reading this news is that I, too, will have to go and re-read some of the older titles for proper context. 🙂
Jo, I’ve adored and collected your books since my pre-web days reading the Romance Readers Anonymous newsgroup.
Ahh, the “flaw” in reading this news is that I, too, will have to go and re-read some of the older titles for proper context. 🙂
Jo, I’ve adored and collected your books since my pre-web days reading the Romance Readers Anonymous newsgroup.
Ahh, the “flaw” in reading this news is that I, too, will have to go and re-read some of the older titles for proper context. 🙂
Jo, I’ve adored and collected your books since my pre-web days reading the Romance Readers Anonymous newsgroup.
Artemisia, Serena in Forbidden thinks along the same lines. Having survived a horrible marriage if she has to be under a man’s protection she’d rather be a mistress, not legally bound to him, than a wife.
Jo
Artemisia, Serena in Forbidden thinks along the same lines. Having survived a horrible marriage if she has to be under a man’s protection she’d rather be a mistress, not legally bound to him, than a wife.
Jo
Artemisia, Serena in Forbidden thinks along the same lines. Having survived a horrible marriage if she has to be under a man’s protection she’d rather be a mistress, not legally bound to him, than a wife.
Jo
Artemisia, Serena in Forbidden thinks along the same lines. Having survived a horrible marriage if she has to be under a man’s protection she’d rather be a mistress, not legally bound to him, than a wife.
Jo
Artemisia, Serena in Forbidden thinks along the same lines. Having survived a horrible marriage if she has to be under a man’s protection she’d rather be a mistress, not legally bound to him, than a wife.
Jo
Thanks, Amy! RRA-L seemed such a wonder back then, didn’t it. Finally able to be in contact with romance readers around the world!
Really, the term “pre-web” is odd, isn’t it? It’s such a central part of our lives that it should be further away than about 20 years.
Thanks, Amy! RRA-L seemed such a wonder back then, didn’t it. Finally able to be in contact with romance readers around the world!
Really, the term “pre-web” is odd, isn’t it? It’s such a central part of our lives that it should be further away than about 20 years.
Thanks, Amy! RRA-L seemed such a wonder back then, didn’t it. Finally able to be in contact with romance readers around the world!
Really, the term “pre-web” is odd, isn’t it? It’s such a central part of our lives that it should be further away than about 20 years.
Thanks, Amy! RRA-L seemed such a wonder back then, didn’t it. Finally able to be in contact with romance readers around the world!
Really, the term “pre-web” is odd, isn’t it? It’s such a central part of our lives that it should be further away than about 20 years.
Thanks, Amy! RRA-L seemed such a wonder back then, didn’t it. Finally able to be in contact with romance readers around the world!
Really, the term “pre-web” is odd, isn’t it? It’s such a central part of our lives that it should be further away than about 20 years.
Lovely interview Mary Jo and Jo. I, too, am addicted to marriage of convenience stories — reading them as well as writing them, and I’m so looking forward to reading Seduction in Silk.
Lovely interview Mary Jo and Jo. I, too, am addicted to marriage of convenience stories — reading them as well as writing them, and I’m so looking forward to reading Seduction in Silk.
Lovely interview Mary Jo and Jo. I, too, am addicted to marriage of convenience stories — reading them as well as writing them, and I’m so looking forward to reading Seduction in Silk.
Lovely interview Mary Jo and Jo. I, too, am addicted to marriage of convenience stories — reading them as well as writing them, and I’m so looking forward to reading Seduction in Silk.
Lovely interview Mary Jo and Jo. I, too, am addicted to marriage of convenience stories — reading them as well as writing them, and I’m so looking forward to reading Seduction in Silk.
Indeed, Jo, I wasn’t sure if “pre-web” was quite the term I was looking for. I hadn’t thought of RRA in years, until I ran across some print-outs mixed in with some college papers when I was cleaning up a bit recently.
Indeed, Jo, I wasn’t sure if “pre-web” was quite the term I was looking for. I hadn’t thought of RRA in years, until I ran across some print-outs mixed in with some college papers when I was cleaning up a bit recently.
Indeed, Jo, I wasn’t sure if “pre-web” was quite the term I was looking for. I hadn’t thought of RRA in years, until I ran across some print-outs mixed in with some college papers when I was cleaning up a bit recently.
Indeed, Jo, I wasn’t sure if “pre-web” was quite the term I was looking for. I hadn’t thought of RRA in years, until I ran across some print-outs mixed in with some college papers when I was cleaning up a bit recently.
Indeed, Jo, I wasn’t sure if “pre-web” was quite the term I was looking for. I hadn’t thought of RRA in years, until I ran across some print-outs mixed in with some college papers when I was cleaning up a bit recently.
I just had to laugh when I finally read this post. Perry’s lucky he wasn’t facing my heroine, Maddie, or that would have been the end of the story indeed! Maddie spent most of her teen years in the Peninsular War theatre, and she doesn’t miss. *g* Luckily she meets a man she has no inclination to shoot–trying to keep him from being hanged for a murder he didn’t commit is difficult enough.
I just had to laugh when I finally read this post. Perry’s lucky he wasn’t facing my heroine, Maddie, or that would have been the end of the story indeed! Maddie spent most of her teen years in the Peninsular War theatre, and she doesn’t miss. *g* Luckily she meets a man she has no inclination to shoot–trying to keep him from being hanged for a murder he didn’t commit is difficult enough.
I just had to laugh when I finally read this post. Perry’s lucky he wasn’t facing my heroine, Maddie, or that would have been the end of the story indeed! Maddie spent most of her teen years in the Peninsular War theatre, and she doesn’t miss. *g* Luckily she meets a man she has no inclination to shoot–trying to keep him from being hanged for a murder he didn’t commit is difficult enough.
I just had to laugh when I finally read this post. Perry’s lucky he wasn’t facing my heroine, Maddie, or that would have been the end of the story indeed! Maddie spent most of her teen years in the Peninsular War theatre, and she doesn’t miss. *g* Luckily she meets a man she has no inclination to shoot–trying to keep him from being hanged for a murder he didn’t commit is difficult enough.
I just had to laugh when I finally read this post. Perry’s lucky he wasn’t facing my heroine, Maddie, or that would have been the end of the story indeed! Maddie spent most of her teen years in the Peninsular War theatre, and she doesn’t miss. *g* Luckily she meets a man she has no inclination to shoot–trying to keep him from being hanged for a murder he didn’t commit is difficult enough.