Author: Cynthia Capley

A New York Gothic Revival Gem: Lyndhurst Mansion

A New York Gothic Revival Gem: Lyndhurst Mansion

The Gilded Age is the period in the United States between 1865 to 1904. While there was a lot of economic growth during this time, with improved wages for industrial workers, there was also much political corruption and excess materialism alongside extreme poverty. Robber barons of the day succeeded in part through the use of…

Determined to Make Her Escape #MFRWHooks #Regency #HistoricalRomance
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Determined to Make Her Escape #MFRWHooks #Regency #HistoricalRomance

This is my first time participating in the Marketing for Romance Writers Book Hooks. For this week’s Book Hooks, I’m sharing an excerpt from my work in progress, An Eye for Love. You can visit other authors participating in the blog hop by clicking on the links below. Excerpt Olivia snapped her fan open and…

An Eye For Love
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An Eye For Love

An Eye for Love Lured to Love, Book 1 A missing heirloom. A search for the thief. An unexpected romance. Lady Olivia Thorne’s beloved eye miniature has gone missing. She’s sure she knows who took it, but she can’t accuse an earl without proof. Instead, she makes a deal with the devil—or, rather, the earl’s…

Review: Irresistible Blurbs by Siri Caldwell

Review: Irresistible Blurbs by Siri Caldwell

Publisher: Brussels Sprout PressPublication Date: May 25, 2020ISBN: 9780997402346 (ebook), 9780997402353 (paperback) I was provided a review copy of Irresistible Blurbs: How to Write a Book Description Romance Readers Will Love by Siri Caldwell.  This book is a great addition to my reference library. The focus is on writing blurbs for romance. It is filled…

Blog Tour: Wild, Wild Rake by Janna MacGregor

Blog Tour: Wild, Wild Rake by Janna MacGregor

Wild, Wild Rake by Janna MacGregor is now available. Buy this book Macmillan Author bio Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. She is the author of the Cavensham Heiresses series, which begins with The Bad Luck Bride. Janna credits her darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance…

Blog Tour: This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman

Blog Tour: This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman

This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman is now available! Buy Link Macmillan Author Bio Kate Bateman, (also writing as K. C. Bateman), is the #1 bestselling author of historical romances, including her RITA® nominated Renaissance romp, The Devil To Pay, and the novels in the Secrets & Spies series To Steal a Heart, A Raven’s Heart, and A…

Blog Tour: The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

Blog Tour: The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

The Escape Room is now available! Buy Link https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250219671 Author Bio MEGAN GOLDIN worked as a correspondent for Reuters and other media outlets where she covered war, peace, international terrorism and financial meltdowns in the Middle East and Asia. She is now based in Melbourne, Australia where she raises three sons and is a foster mum…

Blog Tour: When a Lady Kisses a Scot

Blog Tour: When a Lady Kisses a Scot

Meet the Author: Award-winning author Tara Kingston writes historical romance laced with intrigue, danger, and adventures of the heart. A Southern-belle-out-of-water in a quaint northern town, she lives her own happily-ever-after with her real-life hero and a pair of deceptively innocent-looking cats. The mother of two sons, Tara’s a former librarian who first fell in…

York – The Shambles

York – The Shambles

On our drive from London to Edinburgh, we stopped in the city of York. The city of York turned out to be a treasure trove from a historical perspective. I’ll be covering our visit in several posts. Today, I’m starting with our walk through the Shambles. The day was cloudy and rainy but there were…