By Mary Jo
When the great e-book explosion arrived several years about (around 2011, I think?) I was 
fortunate to have the rights to a number of my older books that were out of print, and I happily re-released them as e-books. I love that these books are readily available to readers around the world, and at lower prices than the original print editions.
Since e-books took off, though, it's been a lot harder to persuade publishers to revert book rights to authors like me. Imagine fire breathing dragons sitting on a hoard of backlist titles, and they DO NOT WANT TO LET THEM GO!!!
But to my delight, earlier this year I was able to persuade Ballantine to return the three books in my Bride Trilogy because of a hiccup in the original contract. My tagline for the series is:
Three extraordinary women,
Three powerful men,
Three passionate,unlikely marriages.
When I wrote that, I realized that each of these was a marriage of convenience story, a trope I'm very fond of. My characters have a lot to overcome!
So now, on November 1st, I'm reissuing an e-book of the first book in the trilogy, The Wild Child.
I use this book as an example of the mysterious way stories develop. For years I'd had a mental image of a silver haired sprite who lived in a garden and didn't talk, though she was not mute. I also love twin stories (I have a couple of sets of twins among my cousins), and the research I did for my first twin book, Dancing on the Wind, indicated that female twins are often best friends, but male twins often went through a period of estrangement in adolescence as they struggle to define themselves as individuals.
I thought it would be interesting to write about estranged male twins where one of them must go to the other for help that only a twin can provide. One day that idea hit my thoughts of a silver haired lady, and Bingo! The Wild Child was born. <G>
I call it your basic mad heroine and false fiancé book. A fun fact about this story is that when I did signings, invariably someone would come up to me and ask why I'd written a book about their kid. <G>
My one medieval, Uncommon Vows, can be considered a prequel of sorts because it takes place at the same estate, Warfield, and the castle that is ruins in TWC was new and powerful in the earlier book. The Meriel of TWC is a direct descendant of Adrian a Meriel in Uncommon Vows. The later Meriel has Adrian's coloring and the first Meriel's petite size and fey quality. (What can I say? I like connections!)
Here's the blurb:
The younger son of an earl, Dominic Renbourne is offered an irresistible bribe by his 
arrogant, identical twin brother, Kyle, who is heir to the earldom. All he must do is take Kyle's place at Warfield Manor, where he is to politely court Lady Meriel Grahame, the orphaned and vastly wealthy heiress Kyle is pledged to marry. The deception need only take a few weeks and no one will be the wiser because the fey Lady Meriel lives in a world of her own. The last thing Dominic expects when he arrives is to be entranced by a silent sylph whose ethereal beauty is as stunning as her passionate love for Warfield's flowers and fields and creatures.
Until now, Meriel has kept her distance from normal society, spending her days at one with nature and safe from the nightmare that nearly destroyed her as a child. She is content to live alone, until the handsome intruder begins to inspire dreams of the world beyond her sanctuary. He understands her as no one else ever has–and because she lives outside society's rules, she sees no need to restrain her desire for the man who is surely her destined mate.
Though Dominic’s sense of duty helps him control his longing for his brother’s future bride, Meriel’s untamed spirit proves more powerful than he can resist. In her garden paradise, passion binds them body and soul despite the agonizing consequences.
Can Meriel forgive Dominic's deceit once she learns he is not Kyle, and can Kyle forgive the betrayal of the brother who had once been closer than his own shadow? Then past and present collide in a dangerous cataclysm that may bring destruction–or lasting love and a hope for new beginnings.
Here's a link to an excerpt:
Naturally, I couldn't leave twin brother Kyle alone and lonely even though he was kind of 
cranky, and his story is book #2, The China Bride, wherein Kyle finds the love of his life in a Scottish-Chinese woman on the other side of the world.
Kyle had become the business partner of a very nice Anglo-Yankee New England tea shipper, and I liked Gavin Elliott so much that he had to have his own book, The Bartered Bride. I paired him off with Amy, the daughter of Catherine Melbourne in Shattered Rainbows, except that enough years had passed that Amy, now going by her middle name, Alexandra, is all grown up, a wife, mother, widow, and captive in the East Indies. She really needs Gavin!
I don't have publication dates for books #2 and 3 yet, but I'll be releasing them some time after Christmas and I'll let you know when they become available.
As a little holiday lagniappe, I've decided to re-release my novella The Christmas Cuckoo as a standalone for 99 cents in a week or so. This is a favorite story of mind and features a lonesome soldier returning from war and a down to earth young woman who goes to the local tavern to pick up her brother's friend Jack Howard–and she comes home with the wrong Jack Howard. When 
Jack sobers up, he finds that he doesn't want to leave…
I released this story as a standalone several years ago, and it's also in my Christmas Revels collection, but even if you've read it, it could make a cute little Christmas virtual stocking stuffer for romance reader friends. <G>
As an interesting side note, print editions of The Wild Child and The Bartered Bride are still available because the publisher has the right to sell off stock in the warehouse, so if you prefer print to e-books, this is your chance. (The China Bride is out of print.)
Have you already read The Wild Child?Do you want to now? What about the story line interests you? I'd love to know!
I'm giving away a free copy of this book to someone who posts a comment on this blog before midnight Thursday. If you live in the US, I'll send a print or Kindle copy of the book, your choice. If you live elsewhere in the world, I'll send a Kindle copy.
Mary Jo
The 3 stories are great and I have the hard copies of them even though they have elements I dislike. I dislike stories of twins swapping places and I dislike having children of previous heroes and heroines end up in trouble in their own book. Settings and plots are definitely different from the general. Well worth the reading.
The 3 stories are great and I have the hard copies of them even though they have elements I dislike. I dislike stories of twins swapping places and I dislike having children of previous heroes and heroines end up in trouble in their own book. Settings and plots are definitely different from the general. Well worth the reading.
The 3 stories are great and I have the hard copies of them even though they have elements I dislike. I dislike stories of twins swapping places and I dislike having children of previous heroes and heroines end up in trouble in their own book. Settings and plots are definitely different from the general. Well worth the reading.
The 3 stories are great and I have the hard copies of them even though they have elements I dislike. I dislike stories of twins swapping places and I dislike having children of previous heroes and heroines end up in trouble in their own book. Settings and plots are definitely different from the general. Well worth the reading.
The 3 stories are great and I have the hard copies of them even though they have elements I dislike. I dislike stories of twins swapping places and I dislike having children of previous heroes and heroines end up in trouble in their own book. Settings and plots are definitely different from the general. Well worth the reading.
I own all three books, both in print copies and ebook format, so don’t add me to the draw.
An earlier discussion here called my attention to the “Wild-Child” — “Uncommon Vows” connection; I had seen this in my reading, but had failed to truly notice it. I DID catch the Amy/Victoria connection.
I do love all three of these books.
I own all three books, both in print copies and ebook format, so don’t add me to the draw.
An earlier discussion here called my attention to the “Wild-Child” — “Uncommon Vows” connection; I had seen this in my reading, but had failed to truly notice it. I DID catch the Amy/Victoria connection.
I do love all three of these books.
I own all three books, both in print copies and ebook format, so don’t add me to the draw.
An earlier discussion here called my attention to the “Wild-Child” — “Uncommon Vows” connection; I had seen this in my reading, but had failed to truly notice it. I DID catch the Amy/Victoria connection.
I do love all three of these books.
I own all three books, both in print copies and ebook format, so don’t add me to the draw.
An earlier discussion here called my attention to the “Wild-Child” — “Uncommon Vows” connection; I had seen this in my reading, but had failed to truly notice it. I DID catch the Amy/Victoria connection.
I do love all three of these books.
I own all three books, both in print copies and ebook format, so don’t add me to the draw.
An earlier discussion here called my attention to the “Wild-Child” — “Uncommon Vows” connection; I had seen this in my reading, but had failed to truly notice it. I DID catch the Amy/Victoria connection.
I do love all three of these books.
I’ve read many of your books over the years, but I completely missed this trilogy. It must have been during my hiatus for romance books during the 90s. Please consider me for a copy. I’d love to read it!
I’ve read many of your books over the years, but I completely missed this trilogy. It must have been during my hiatus for romance books during the 90s. Please consider me for a copy. I’d love to read it!
I’ve read many of your books over the years, but I completely missed this trilogy. It must have been during my hiatus for romance books during the 90s. Please consider me for a copy. I’d love to read it!
I’ve read many of your books over the years, but I completely missed this trilogy. It must have been during my hiatus for romance books during the 90s. Please consider me for a copy. I’d love to read it!
I’ve read many of your books over the years, but I completely missed this trilogy. It must have been during my hiatus for romance books during the 90s. Please consider me for a copy. I’d love to read it!
I was born into a family of many twins. I have a 1906 picture of a family picnic and there are two sets of identical twins. And then – my mother had Jack and Jill (yes those are their names) when I was nine. A year later, my Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack had identical twins, Robin and Rae. A year after than, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Chuck had Pat and Pam. Now Pam has fraternal twin boys. Oh yeah, one of my other cousins, Doug has identical twin girls.
And the beat goes on.
I was born into a family of many twins. I have a 1906 picture of a family picnic and there are two sets of identical twins. And then – my mother had Jack and Jill (yes those are their names) when I was nine. A year later, my Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack had identical twins, Robin and Rae. A year after than, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Chuck had Pat and Pam. Now Pam has fraternal twin boys. Oh yeah, one of my other cousins, Doug has identical twin girls.
And the beat goes on.
I was born into a family of many twins. I have a 1906 picture of a family picnic and there are two sets of identical twins. And then – my mother had Jack and Jill (yes those are their names) when I was nine. A year later, my Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack had identical twins, Robin and Rae. A year after than, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Chuck had Pat and Pam. Now Pam has fraternal twin boys. Oh yeah, one of my other cousins, Doug has identical twin girls.
And the beat goes on.
I was born into a family of many twins. I have a 1906 picture of a family picnic and there are two sets of identical twins. And then – my mother had Jack and Jill (yes those are their names) when I was nine. A year later, my Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack had identical twins, Robin and Rae. A year after than, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Chuck had Pat and Pam. Now Pam has fraternal twin boys. Oh yeah, one of my other cousins, Doug has identical twin girls.
And the beat goes on.
I was born into a family of many twins. I have a 1906 picture of a family picnic and there are two sets of identical twins. And then – my mother had Jack and Jill (yes those are their names) when I was nine. A year later, my Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack had identical twins, Robin and Rae. A year after than, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Chuck had Pat and Pam. Now Pam has fraternal twin boys. Oh yeah, one of my other cousins, Doug has identical twin girls.
And the beat goes on.
I read these in paper years ago, so it’s great to see that they’re coming out as ebooks now. I hadn’t made the Meriel connection, though I really should have, as Uncommon Vows is one of my faves of yours!
I’m not surprised publishers have finally woken up to the value of e. It’s unfortunate, though if they choose to continue to let a title languish, or if they sell it at an outrageously high price. Nothing infuriates me more than an ebook selling at the same or higher rate than print books, since there are no paper/warehousing costs with e. I see it as a money grab, pure and simple. And if it’s an older title and there aren’t even editorial costs to recover? It’s just irksome.
I read these in paper years ago, so it’s great to see that they’re coming out as ebooks now. I hadn’t made the Meriel connection, though I really should have, as Uncommon Vows is one of my faves of yours!
I’m not surprised publishers have finally woken up to the value of e. It’s unfortunate, though if they choose to continue to let a title languish, or if they sell it at an outrageously high price. Nothing infuriates me more than an ebook selling at the same or higher rate than print books, since there are no paper/warehousing costs with e. I see it as a money grab, pure and simple. And if it’s an older title and there aren’t even editorial costs to recover? It’s just irksome.
I read these in paper years ago, so it’s great to see that they’re coming out as ebooks now. I hadn’t made the Meriel connection, though I really should have, as Uncommon Vows is one of my faves of yours!
I’m not surprised publishers have finally woken up to the value of e. It’s unfortunate, though if they choose to continue to let a title languish, or if they sell it at an outrageously high price. Nothing infuriates me more than an ebook selling at the same or higher rate than print books, since there are no paper/warehousing costs with e. I see it as a money grab, pure and simple. And if it’s an older title and there aren’t even editorial costs to recover? It’s just irksome.
I read these in paper years ago, so it’s great to see that they’re coming out as ebooks now. I hadn’t made the Meriel connection, though I really should have, as Uncommon Vows is one of my faves of yours!
I’m not surprised publishers have finally woken up to the value of e. It’s unfortunate, though if they choose to continue to let a title languish, or if they sell it at an outrageously high price. Nothing infuriates me more than an ebook selling at the same or higher rate than print books, since there are no paper/warehousing costs with e. I see it as a money grab, pure and simple. And if it’s an older title and there aren’t even editorial costs to recover? It’s just irksome.
I read these in paper years ago, so it’s great to see that they’re coming out as ebooks now. I hadn’t made the Meriel connection, though I really should have, as Uncommon Vows is one of my faves of yours!
I’m not surprised publishers have finally woken up to the value of e. It’s unfortunate, though if they choose to continue to let a title languish, or if they sell it at an outrageously high price. Nothing infuriates me more than an ebook selling at the same or higher rate than print books, since there are no paper/warehousing costs with e. I see it as a money grab, pure and simple. And if it’s an older title and there aren’t even editorial costs to recover? It’s just irksome.
This story sounds so familiar that I must have read it before. But it must have been a library book because I don’t have it in my book stash. Good luck with the reissue. I am so glad that so many of these older books are available now in ebook form.
This story sounds so familiar that I must have read it before. But it must have been a library book because I don’t have it in my book stash. Good luck with the reissue. I am so glad that so many of these older books are available now in ebook form.
This story sounds so familiar that I must have read it before. But it must have been a library book because I don’t have it in my book stash. Good luck with the reissue. I am so glad that so many of these older books are available now in ebook form.
This story sounds so familiar that I must have read it before. But it must have been a library book because I don’t have it in my book stash. Good luck with the reissue. I am so glad that so many of these older books are available now in ebook form.
This story sounds so familiar that I must have read it before. But it must have been a library book because I don’t have it in my book stash. Good luck with the reissue. I am so glad that so many of these older books are available now in ebook form.
Oh, I LOVE “The Christmas Cuckoo”! Please don’t tell people the twist because that makes the story so much better when you read it. I read the story when it first came out in one of the Signet Christmas Regency collections, and the story stayed with me, so that I bought “Christmas Revels” just to get “The Christmas Cuckoo”.
I’ve read all three in your Bride trilogy. I like them all, but I like Meriel’s story the best.
Oh, I LOVE “The Christmas Cuckoo”! Please don’t tell people the twist because that makes the story so much better when you read it. I read the story when it first came out in one of the Signet Christmas Regency collections, and the story stayed with me, so that I bought “Christmas Revels” just to get “The Christmas Cuckoo”.
I’ve read all three in your Bride trilogy. I like them all, but I like Meriel’s story the best.
Oh, I LOVE “The Christmas Cuckoo”! Please don’t tell people the twist because that makes the story so much better when you read it. I read the story when it first came out in one of the Signet Christmas Regency collections, and the story stayed with me, so that I bought “Christmas Revels” just to get “The Christmas Cuckoo”.
I’ve read all three in your Bride trilogy. I like them all, but I like Meriel’s story the best.
Oh, I LOVE “The Christmas Cuckoo”! Please don’t tell people the twist because that makes the story so much better when you read it. I read the story when it first came out in one of the Signet Christmas Regency collections, and the story stayed with me, so that I bought “Christmas Revels” just to get “The Christmas Cuckoo”.
I’ve read all three in your Bride trilogy. I like them all, but I like Meriel’s story the best.
Oh, I LOVE “The Christmas Cuckoo”! Please don’t tell people the twist because that makes the story so much better when you read it. I read the story when it first came out in one of the Signet Christmas Regency collections, and the story stayed with me, so that I bought “Christmas Revels” just to get “The Christmas Cuckoo”.
I’ve read all three in your Bride trilogy. I like them all, but I like Meriel’s story the best.
I really like the sound of these and will definitely be buying them. I read the Christmas Cuckoo and loved it!! Great to see books like this coming to kindle.
I’m actually married to a twin. They’re identical and have had a lot of fun over the years with one pretending to be the other. I don’t think my husband will ever grow up!! He’s a real child at heart. I also have first cousins who are twins and twin nieces. Seems to be a lot of them around:)
I really like the sound of these and will definitely be buying them. I read the Christmas Cuckoo and loved it!! Great to see books like this coming to kindle.
I’m actually married to a twin. They’re identical and have had a lot of fun over the years with one pretending to be the other. I don’t think my husband will ever grow up!! He’s a real child at heart. I also have first cousins who are twins and twin nieces. Seems to be a lot of them around:)
I really like the sound of these and will definitely be buying them. I read the Christmas Cuckoo and loved it!! Great to see books like this coming to kindle.
I’m actually married to a twin. They’re identical and have had a lot of fun over the years with one pretending to be the other. I don’t think my husband will ever grow up!! He’s a real child at heart. I also have first cousins who are twins and twin nieces. Seems to be a lot of them around:)
I really like the sound of these and will definitely be buying them. I read the Christmas Cuckoo and loved it!! Great to see books like this coming to kindle.
I’m actually married to a twin. They’re identical and have had a lot of fun over the years with one pretending to be the other. I don’t think my husband will ever grow up!! He’s a real child at heart. I also have first cousins who are twins and twin nieces. Seems to be a lot of them around:)
I really like the sound of these and will definitely be buying them. I read the Christmas Cuckoo and loved it!! Great to see books like this coming to kindle.
I’m actually married to a twin. They’re identical and have had a lot of fun over the years with one pretending to be the other. I don’t think my husband will ever grow up!! He’s a real child at heart. I also have first cousins who are twins and twin nieces. Seems to be a lot of them around:)
I remember reading Wild Child and China Bride but I’m not sure about the third of the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and would love to have anything you care to share. Thank you.
I remember reading Wild Child and China Bride but I’m not sure about the third of the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and would love to have anything you care to share. Thank you.
I remember reading Wild Child and China Bride but I’m not sure about the third of the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and would love to have anything you care to share. Thank you.
I remember reading Wild Child and China Bride but I’m not sure about the third of the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and would love to have anything you care to share. Thank you.
I remember reading Wild Child and China Bride but I’m not sure about the third of the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and would love to have anything you care to share. Thank you.
I’m sure I read these all in hardcover from the library years ago. I may have read “The Wild Child” twice, because I have a pretty good memory of the plot. But I had no idea about the connection to “Uncommon Vows”. I am really looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy, because I barely remember them at all.
I’m sure I read these all in hardcover from the library years ago. I may have read “The Wild Child” twice, because I have a pretty good memory of the plot. But I had no idea about the connection to “Uncommon Vows”. I am really looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy, because I barely remember them at all.
I’m sure I read these all in hardcover from the library years ago. I may have read “The Wild Child” twice, because I have a pretty good memory of the plot. But I had no idea about the connection to “Uncommon Vows”. I am really looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy, because I barely remember them at all.
I’m sure I read these all in hardcover from the library years ago. I may have read “The Wild Child” twice, because I have a pretty good memory of the plot. But I had no idea about the connection to “Uncommon Vows”. I am really looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy, because I barely remember them at all.
I’m sure I read these all in hardcover from the library years ago. I may have read “The Wild Child” twice, because I have a pretty good memory of the plot. But I had no idea about the connection to “Uncommon Vows”. I am really looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy, because I barely remember them at all.
LOL, Nancy! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories despite containing tropes you don’t favor. Twins can be a gimmick, but I’m intrigued by the way people who looks so much the same are individuals, and often very different. And in other ways the same.
The Bartered Bride is the only time I’ve written about a child of a previous protagonist, but I’d received a lot of questions about Amy/Alex, and this story suited. She was removed a long way from her family for most of the book, though.
LOL, Nancy! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories despite containing tropes you don’t favor. Twins can be a gimmick, but I’m intrigued by the way people who looks so much the same are individuals, and often very different. And in other ways the same.
The Bartered Bride is the only time I’ve written about a child of a previous protagonist, but I’d received a lot of questions about Amy/Alex, and this story suited. She was removed a long way from her family for most of the book, though.
LOL, Nancy! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories despite containing tropes you don’t favor. Twins can be a gimmick, but I’m intrigued by the way people who looks so much the same are individuals, and often very different. And in other ways the same.
The Bartered Bride is the only time I’ve written about a child of a previous protagonist, but I’d received a lot of questions about Amy/Alex, and this story suited. She was removed a long way from her family for most of the book, though.
LOL, Nancy! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories despite containing tropes you don’t favor. Twins can be a gimmick, but I’m intrigued by the way people who looks so much the same are individuals, and often very different. And in other ways the same.
The Bartered Bride is the only time I’ve written about a child of a previous protagonist, but I’d received a lot of questions about Amy/Alex, and this story suited. She was removed a long way from her family for most of the book, though.
LOL, Nancy! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories despite containing tropes you don’t favor. Twins can be a gimmick, but I’m intrigued by the way people who looks so much the same are individuals, and often very different. And in other ways the same.
The Bartered Bride is the only time I’ve written about a child of a previous protagonist, but I’d received a lot of questions about Amy/Alex, and this story suited. She was removed a long way from her family for most of the book, though.
Thank you, Sue!
Thank you, Sue!
Thank you, Sue!
Thank you, Sue!
Thank you, Sue!
Cassandra, I can understand burning out on a genre, but I’m glad you’ve returned to romance and are enjoying it again. I’m addicted to the happy endings!
Cassandra, I can understand burning out on a genre, but I’m glad you’ve returned to romance and are enjoying it again. I’m addicted to the happy endings!
Cassandra, I can understand burning out on a genre, but I’m glad you’ve returned to romance and are enjoying it again. I’m addicted to the happy endings!
Cassandra, I can understand burning out on a genre, but I’m glad you’ve returned to romance and are enjoying it again. I’m addicted to the happy endings!
Cassandra, I can understand burning out on a genre, but I’m glad you’ve returned to romance and are enjoying it again. I’m addicted to the happy endings!
Annette, that it a LOT of twins! Definitely there are genetic factors that make them run in families.
Annette, that it a LOT of twins! Definitely there are genetic factors that make them run in families.
Annette, that it a LOT of twins! Definitely there are genetic factors that make them run in families.
Annette, that it a LOT of twins! Definitely there are genetic factors that make them run in families.
Annette, that it a LOT of twins! Definitely there are genetic factors that make them run in families.
You’re not the only one who finds high e-book prices annoying, ML. THere should be at least some discount. In some parts of the world, like Australia and New Zealand, traditional book prices are really high, and it’s nice to be able to offer books at more reasonable prices.
You’re not the only one who finds high e-book prices annoying, ML. THere should be at least some discount. In some parts of the world, like Australia and New Zealand, traditional book prices are really high, and it’s nice to be able to offer books at more reasonable prices.
You’re not the only one who finds high e-book prices annoying, ML. THere should be at least some discount. In some parts of the world, like Australia and New Zealand, traditional book prices are really high, and it’s nice to be able to offer books at more reasonable prices.
You’re not the only one who finds high e-book prices annoying, ML. THere should be at least some discount. In some parts of the world, like Australia and New Zealand, traditional book prices are really high, and it’s nice to be able to offer books at more reasonable prices.
You’re not the only one who finds high e-book prices annoying, ML. THere should be at least some discount. In some parts of the world, like Australia and New Zealand, traditional book prices are really high, and it’s nice to be able to offer books at more reasonable prices.
Yes, it’s wonderful, Mary T. Currently a lot of Mary Stewart books are now available in e-editions for prices between 99 cents and $2.99. A FEAST!
Yes, it’s wonderful, Mary T. Currently a lot of Mary Stewart books are now available in e-editions for prices between 99 cents and $2.99. A FEAST!
Yes, it’s wonderful, Mary T. Currently a lot of Mary Stewart books are now available in e-editions for prices between 99 cents and $2.99. A FEAST!
Yes, it’s wonderful, Mary T. Currently a lot of Mary Stewart books are now available in e-editions for prices between 99 cents and $2.99. A FEAST!
Yes, it’s wonderful, Mary T. Currently a lot of Mary Stewart books are now available in e-editions for prices between 99 cents and $2.99. A FEAST!
The Christmas Cuckoo is one of my favorite Christmas stories as well. (And I’ve written a lot!) Meriel was unique. I have no idea who she appeared in my imagination. *G*
The Christmas Cuckoo is one of my favorite Christmas stories as well. (And I’ve written a lot!) Meriel was unique. I have no idea who she appeared in my imagination. *G*
The Christmas Cuckoo is one of my favorite Christmas stories as well. (And I’ve written a lot!) Meriel was unique. I have no idea who she appeared in my imagination. *G*
The Christmas Cuckoo is one of my favorite Christmas stories as well. (And I’ve written a lot!) Meriel was unique. I have no idea who she appeared in my imagination. *G*
The Christmas Cuckoo is one of my favorite Christmas stories as well. (And I’ve written a lot!) Meriel was unique. I have no idea who she appeared in my imagination. *G*
I love the trilogy, although The China Bride is my favorite of the three. I look forward to rereading them all. I did know about the connections to Uncommon Vows and Shattered Rainbows. In fact, one of my earliest e-conversations with you was about my love for Shattered Rainbows, and you told me then that you were writing Amy’s book. I also have Christmas Revels and will be rereading the full collection sometimes during the next couple of months.
I love the trilogy, although The China Bride is my favorite of the three. I look forward to rereading them all. I did know about the connections to Uncommon Vows and Shattered Rainbows. In fact, one of my earliest e-conversations with you was about my love for Shattered Rainbows, and you told me then that you were writing Amy’s book. I also have Christmas Revels and will be rereading the full collection sometimes during the next couple of months.
I love the trilogy, although The China Bride is my favorite of the three. I look forward to rereading them all. I did know about the connections to Uncommon Vows and Shattered Rainbows. In fact, one of my earliest e-conversations with you was about my love for Shattered Rainbows, and you told me then that you were writing Amy’s book. I also have Christmas Revels and will be rereading the full collection sometimes during the next couple of months.
I love the trilogy, although The China Bride is my favorite of the three. I look forward to rereading them all. I did know about the connections to Uncommon Vows and Shattered Rainbows. In fact, one of my earliest e-conversations with you was about my love for Shattered Rainbows, and you told me then that you were writing Amy’s book. I also have Christmas Revels and will be rereading the full collection sometimes during the next couple of months.
I love the trilogy, although The China Bride is my favorite of the three. I look forward to rereading them all. I did know about the connections to Uncommon Vows and Shattered Rainbows. In fact, one of my earliest e-conversations with you was about my love for Shattered Rainbows, and you told me then that you were writing Amy’s book. I also have Christmas Revels and will be rereading the full collection sometimes during the next couple of months.
Teresa, I can see why being an identical twin would bring out someone’s mischievous side. *G* Since you’re surrounded by them, I hope that doesn’t get annoying!
Teresa, I can see why being an identical twin would bring out someone’s mischievous side. *G* Since you’re surrounded by them, I hope that doesn’t get annoying!
Teresa, I can see why being an identical twin would bring out someone’s mischievous side. *G* Since you’re surrounded by them, I hope that doesn’t get annoying!
Teresa, I can see why being an identical twin would bring out someone’s mischievous side. *G* Since you’re surrounded by them, I hope that doesn’t get annoying!
Teresa, I can see why being an identical twin would bring out someone’s mischievous side. *G* Since you’re surrounded by them, I hope that doesn’t get annoying!
I’m glad you enjoy my books, Kathy K. The Bartered Bride, third in the trilogy, will probably be out around February. I didn’t want books 2 and 3 to get lost in the holiday rush.
I’m glad you enjoy my books, Kathy K. The Bartered Bride, third in the trilogy, will probably be out around February. I didn’t want books 2 and 3 to get lost in the holiday rush.
I’m glad you enjoy my books, Kathy K. The Bartered Bride, third in the trilogy, will probably be out around February. I didn’t want books 2 and 3 to get lost in the holiday rush.
I’m glad you enjoy my books, Kathy K. The Bartered Bride, third in the trilogy, will probably be out around February. I didn’t want books 2 and 3 to get lost in the holiday rush.
I’m glad you enjoy my books, Kathy K. The Bartered Bride, third in the trilogy, will probably be out around February. I didn’t want books 2 and 3 to get lost in the holiday rush.
Karin, connection between Uncommon Vows and Wild Child was kind of random, not planned in advance. More of a “Oooh, wouldn’t that be cool thought when writing. *G*
Karin, connection between Uncommon Vows and Wild Child was kind of random, not planned in advance. More of a “Oooh, wouldn’t that be cool thought when writing. *G*
Karin, connection between Uncommon Vows and Wild Child was kind of random, not planned in advance. More of a “Oooh, wouldn’t that be cool thought when writing. *G*
Karin, connection between Uncommon Vows and Wild Child was kind of random, not planned in advance. More of a “Oooh, wouldn’t that be cool thought when writing. *G*
Karin, connection between Uncommon Vows and Wild Child was kind of random, not planned in advance. More of a “Oooh, wouldn’t that be cool thought when writing. *G*
Janga, besides being a voracious reader, you have a great memory for books! I’m glad the individual stores from those old Signet Regencies are having the chance to live again.
Janga, besides being a voracious reader, you have a great memory for books! I’m glad the individual stores from those old Signet Regencies are having the chance to live again.
Janga, besides being a voracious reader, you have a great memory for books! I’m glad the individual stores from those old Signet Regencies are having the chance to live again.
Janga, besides being a voracious reader, you have a great memory for books! I’m glad the individual stores from those old Signet Regencies are having the chance to live again.
Janga, besides being a voracious reader, you have a great memory for books! I’m glad the individual stores from those old Signet Regencies are having the chance to live again.
I read and enjoyed all three bride books some years ago; I’m glad you were able to reclaim the rights to them. And, yes, I can well imagine a publisher acting like a dragon, “Mine. All mine!”
I read and enjoyed all three bride books some years ago; I’m glad you were able to reclaim the rights to them. And, yes, I can well imagine a publisher acting like a dragon, “Mine. All mine!”
I read and enjoyed all three bride books some years ago; I’m glad you were able to reclaim the rights to them. And, yes, I can well imagine a publisher acting like a dragon, “Mine. All mine!”
I read and enjoyed all three bride books some years ago; I’m glad you were able to reclaim the rights to them. And, yes, I can well imagine a publisher acting like a dragon, “Mine. All mine!”
I read and enjoyed all three bride books some years ago; I’m glad you were able to reclaim the rights to them. And, yes, I can well imagine a publisher acting like a dragon, “Mine. All mine!”
You use such beautiful ladies on your covers. Also, you have a knack for intriguing titles. No I want to read them.
You use such beautiful ladies on your covers. Also, you have a knack for intriguing titles. No I want to read them.
You use such beautiful ladies on your covers. Also, you have a knack for intriguing titles. No I want to read them.
You use such beautiful ladies on your covers. Also, you have a knack for intriguing titles. No I want to read them.
You use such beautiful ladies on your covers. Also, you have a knack for intriguing titles. No I want to read them.
I’m always interested in twins too. My Hubby’s father is a twin and my Mother has twins as siblings – so I always hoped I would have twins. Alas, no. LOL – probably just as well. The Wild Child sounds like a book I would love so I can’t wait to read it!
I’m always interested in twins too. My Hubby’s father is a twin and my Mother has twins as siblings – so I always hoped I would have twins. Alas, no. LOL – probably just as well. The Wild Child sounds like a book I would love so I can’t wait to read it!
I’m always interested in twins too. My Hubby’s father is a twin and my Mother has twins as siblings – so I always hoped I would have twins. Alas, no. LOL – probably just as well. The Wild Child sounds like a book I would love so I can’t wait to read it!
I’m always interested in twins too. My Hubby’s father is a twin and my Mother has twins as siblings – so I always hoped I would have twins. Alas, no. LOL – probably just as well. The Wild Child sounds like a book I would love so I can’t wait to read it!
I’m always interested in twins too. My Hubby’s father is a twin and my Mother has twins as siblings – so I always hoped I would have twins. Alas, no. LOL – probably just as well. The Wild Child sounds like a book I would love so I can’t wait to read it!
I’m so glad you’ve rereleased these, Mary Jo. I loved all three and have my old paperback copies, but will happily snap them up for my kindle. I haven’t read them for ages, so they’ll be ready for next time I go away or have to sit in airports.
I’m so glad you’ve rereleased these, Mary Jo. I loved all three and have my old paperback copies, but will happily snap them up for my kindle. I haven’t read them for ages, so they’ll be ready for next time I go away or have to sit in airports.
I’m so glad you’ve rereleased these, Mary Jo. I loved all three and have my old paperback copies, but will happily snap them up for my kindle. I haven’t read them for ages, so they’ll be ready for next time I go away or have to sit in airports.
I’m so glad you’ve rereleased these, Mary Jo. I loved all three and have my old paperback copies, but will happily snap them up for my kindle. I haven’t read them for ages, so they’ll be ready for next time I go away or have to sit in airports.
I’m so glad you’ve rereleased these, Mary Jo. I loved all three and have my old paperback copies, but will happily snap them up for my kindle. I haven’t read them for ages, so they’ll be ready for next time I go away or have to sit in airports.
Kareni, they are like dragons or even pythons when it comes to hanging on to rights!
Kareni, they are like dragons or even pythons when it comes to hanging on to rights!
Kareni, they are like dragons or even pythons when it comes to hanging on to rights!
Kareni, they are like dragons or even pythons when it comes to hanging on to rights!
Kareni, they are like dragons or even pythons when it comes to hanging on to rights!
Sheila, I’m glad you like my covers and titles. The publisher books like my Lords from Kensington have covers done the the publisher art department, but when I indie publish my backlist, I take a lot of time on the covers. Since my first career was as a graphic designer, my standards are high! Luckily, these days there are lots more cover images available so a good search will bring up nice possibilities. The China Bride cover was the hardest in this set, but my heroine is half-Chinese, and I wanted that reflected on the cover. The image I found isn’t really Troth, but she clearly has Chinese blood.
Sheila, I’m glad you like my covers and titles. The publisher books like my Lords from Kensington have covers done the the publisher art department, but when I indie publish my backlist, I take a lot of time on the covers. Since my first career was as a graphic designer, my standards are high! Luckily, these days there are lots more cover images available so a good search will bring up nice possibilities. The China Bride cover was the hardest in this set, but my heroine is half-Chinese, and I wanted that reflected on the cover. The image I found isn’t really Troth, but she clearly has Chinese blood.
Sheila, I’m glad you like my covers and titles. The publisher books like my Lords from Kensington have covers done the the publisher art department, but when I indie publish my backlist, I take a lot of time on the covers. Since my first career was as a graphic designer, my standards are high! Luckily, these days there are lots more cover images available so a good search will bring up nice possibilities. The China Bride cover was the hardest in this set, but my heroine is half-Chinese, and I wanted that reflected on the cover. The image I found isn’t really Troth, but she clearly has Chinese blood.
Sheila, I’m glad you like my covers and titles. The publisher books like my Lords from Kensington have covers done the the publisher art department, but when I indie publish my backlist, I take a lot of time on the covers. Since my first career was as a graphic designer, my standards are high! Luckily, these days there are lots more cover images available so a good search will bring up nice possibilities. The China Bride cover was the hardest in this set, but my heroine is half-Chinese, and I wanted that reflected on the cover. The image I found isn’t really Troth, but she clearly has Chinese blood.
Sheila, I’m glad you like my covers and titles. The publisher books like my Lords from Kensington have covers done the the publisher art department, but when I indie publish my backlist, I take a lot of time on the covers. Since my first career was as a graphic designer, my standards are high! Luckily, these days there are lots more cover images available so a good search will bring up nice possibilities. The China Bride cover was the hardest in this set, but my heroine is half-Chinese, and I wanted that reflected on the cover. The image I found isn’t really Troth, but she clearly has Chinese blood.
Jeanne, while the idea of getting the child rearing over all at once has appeal, I think that works best if one can afford staff. *G*
Jeanne, while the idea of getting the child rearing over all at once has appeal, I think that works best if one can afford staff. *G*
Jeanne, while the idea of getting the child rearing over all at once has appeal, I think that works best if one can afford staff. *G*
Jeanne, while the idea of getting the child rearing over all at once has appeal, I think that works best if one can afford staff. *G*
Jeanne, while the idea of getting the child rearing over all at once has appeal, I think that works best if one can afford staff. *G*
Anne, an e-reader full of favorite books is the reader’s equivalent of a dragon’s golden hoard!
Anne, an e-reader full of favorite books is the reader’s equivalent of a dragon’s golden hoard!
Anne, an e-reader full of favorite books is the reader’s equivalent of a dragon’s golden hoard!
Anne, an e-reader full of favorite books is the reader’s equivalent of a dragon’s golden hoard!
Anne, an e-reader full of favorite books is the reader’s equivalent of a dragon’s golden hoard!