Historic and Regency Romance is enormous fun to write, because you get to bury yourself in fascinating research. Whether it’s studying the fabric and style of dresses in a particular period, or the intricacies of marriage laws in 19th century England, it’s a form of time-travelling into the past. My favourite authors in this genre include Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, Victoria Holt and Elizabeth Rolls.
I enjoy writing novels from the Regency period because the framework is very clear: women didn’t have equality, there were certain expectations, and marriage was truly their only option. So the challenge is to make that a desirable outcome, by creating a hero who is true to his era, progressive enough for modern readers to enjoy, and above all, worthy of the heroine.
My Historic Romance novels:
Teaching His Ward
Marcus Harlington, Earl Southwell, is furious to discover that the young woman he romanced at a ball is his runaway ward, Jemima. He now plans to teach her some rather more wifely duties.
The Disapproving Duke
The Duke of Eastleigh wants to disapprove of beautiful Diana St Clair, but can’t get her out of his mind.
The Substitute Bride
When the Marquis of Westford offers to marry disgraced Elizabeth Cosgrove to save her family’s honour, little does he realise that she has swapped places with her younger cousin Lily.