One of the most fun things about both reading and writing historical romance is the blending of fact and fiction—finding those nuggets of truth amidst the earth of a novel. Some readers—especially Regency romance readers—expect there to be complete accuracy in the manners and forms of address mentioned in a novel. Fashion choices should align with what was really fashionable, and historical accuracy needs to be kept as close to reality as possible. That is all well and good and I don’t have a problem with any of that, although, as a reader, I do allow for more discretion than many others (it is a novel after all, and if an author wants to move around bits of historical fact I don’t mind so long as they know the truth of it and put in an author’s note at the end). When I was in college and studying British History, I even wrote a paper on the historical accuracy found in one of the romance novels I was reading. To say that professor was shocked at how accurate it was would be to understate his response. With all this in mind, when I set out to create a country for…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE GIRL WHO COUNTED NUMBERS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? THE GIRL WHO COUNTED NUMBERS is the story of an independent, Jewish-American girl who despite her protestations gives in to her father and leaves for Israel to solve a family mystery. The hunt for any evidence of her uncle takes her to unexpected places where she must confront parts of the past she never knew. With the infamous Adolf Eichmann trial happening in the backdrop, Susan picks up clues everywhere, unraveling complex layers of history, and is drawn into the tense political climate of a post-Holocaust Israel. As she gets more and more involved in the struggles of her Israeli and Jewish-Moroccan friends, she explores awakening emotions and discovers her own interest in truth, justice, and activism. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I spent seven months living in Jerusalem in 1961, the year of the Eichmann trial. I was on a fellowship from Brandeis University studying politics, economics, and Hebrew. Mostly I listened to people’s conversations and absorbed the atmosphere.  I did not have a novel in mind then but 61 years…

My new book, THE ALIEN’S CHARGE, comes out December 16th and is about a Maverick-like alien pilot who has to dog fight in the skies for his human mate. With the holidays upon us, you might also want to check out my book BAKI, which is part of an alien holiday-themed series. Baki is an outcast alien who stumbles upon a human female hiding in his hut.   B: Barely surviving on a cold alien planet A: Alien Santa leaves packages under a tree… but they are survival items K: Kept warm by big alpha alien body heat I: In love with the alien savior THE ALIEN’S CHARGE by Ella Maven Outcasts of Corin #5 I don’t play by the rules… until her.   Maisie: I’m tired of being scared, but fear is like a constant companion these days. Some big blue alien stole the last of my friends, and now I’m alone as a prisoner on a spaceship on my way back to the planet that stole everything from me. I thought I’d seen the last of the blue aliens, until suddenly I’m staring into the eyes of one as he gets ready to fire a laser right into…

Most likely to run out in a snowstorm in slippers and a long woolen coat to go walkies with a dog? Aisling Grey, definitely. She caters to Jim’s every whim despite the fact that he’s a centuries-old demon in Newfoundland form. You’d think he could potty by himself, but no. He needs Aisling to make sure he’s safe when he’s at his most vulnerable (as he’s conned her into thinking, anyway). (Aisling is in almost all of my dragon books like YOU SLAY ME.) Most likely to be underwhelmed by a drop-dead handsome billionaire? Harry Knight. Although Harry appreciates hunky billionaires as much as the next person, she isn’t in the least bit fooled by their sexy selves and looks beyond the lickability of said billionaires for characters of substance. And a wickedly good sense of humor. (Harry is in my Greek Billionaire Romcom series – It’s All Greek to Me).   Most likely to haunt a lost love? Jenna Boyle, a weaver of time, and a woman who literally died for the vampire of her dreams. He didn’t stand for those sorts of shenanigans, of course, and had her resurrected, so technically, she is haunting him. Quite happily, even…

Hi, my name is Kim, the K in A K Wilder. My latest release, CURSE OF SHADOWS, is a YA Fantasy that follows the story of Ash, a 17-year-old wordsmith who has just discovered she can raise a phantom. But instead of celebrating with her best friends, and the love of her life, she is spirited away to a remote Sanctuary at the top of the world. There they hope to test her powers, but what they unleash may have the world running for its life…   C is for CURE, what all are hoping for. U is for UNBOUND, what Ash’s phantom becomes. R is for RENEWAL, the promise of the prophecy. S is for SAVANT, Ash’s new rank. E is for ESCAPE, what Ash must do.   O is for OCEAN, where Ash’s love lies. F is for FLOWERS that bloom from drops of his blood.   S is for the SECOND SUN that shines brighter every day. H is for HELP, what Ash tries to be. A is for ALURE, what phantoms see in her eyes. D is for DEADLY, the weight of the stakes. O is for OBSESSION, the strongest of emotions. W is for WILD,…

1–What is the title of your latest release? LIKE A HOLIDAY INN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Sparks fly when a grumpy British innkeeper who is being forced to sell her B&B gets snowed in with her best friend’s brother, a charismatic American who has offered to buy the place – and who she instantly dislikes. A charming, closed-door romance that’s perfect for a cozy fireside read. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This is the fourth story in my Port Willis Romance series (though it can be read as a standalone), so I knew that it would take place in the fictional English village on the coast of Cornwall that I’d dreamed up for my other books. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Maybe not at first! She’s a little grouchy and rough around the edges, though she’s definitely changed since allowing her best friend Ginny into her life. Really, Rebecca is just someone who holds things close to the vest and doesn’t know how to trust—until our hero enters the picture and shakes things up for her. 5–What are three words that describe your hero?…

1–What is the title of your latest release? DESPERADO’S CARESS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A bad boy who has one chance left to set his life straight; hunting down a criminal, if he survives 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? That’s easy. We live in horse and cowboy country.  It’s what I know, so… 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely, she’s strong, intelligent, and determined to catch her father’s murderer 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot, tough, tortured 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? About women Pinkerton Agents in this time period of the old west. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I draft; that works for me. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Creme Brulee 9–Describe your writing space/office! I’m fortunate to now have a separate office where I can close the door; when I started writing I was a closet writer, literally in a large close in our former house. 10–Who is an author you admire? Diana Gabaldon 11–Is there a book that changed your life? The Black Lyon…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE DEVIL GETS HIS DUE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? An irresponsible party girl gets knocked up by her hot sort-of enemy, an uptight hedge fund manager. He moves in, hijinks ensue…and they discover they don’t hate each other as much as they thought. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It was kind of already decided since all the Devil books take place in LA. The first one was inspired by the show “Lucifer”, so it never occurred to me to set it anywhere else. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. Keeley would be the most fun friend ever, until she got you arrested. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Brooding, responsible, restrained 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That I’ve forgotten everything about being pregnant. I did it three times…I assumed I’d remember how it went but I wound up having to do a lot of research. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit while I draft. I can’t help it. I’ve even tried voice…

1–What is the title of your latest release? A LIGHT IN THE FOREST 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A Light in the Forest is a heartwarming and suspenseful tale about resilience and strength. A young mother on the run from an abusive relationship hides in a town with dark secrets, discovers a mystery connected to her in ways she never anticipated, and finds that the love of a family can be found even in the unlikeliest of places. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I lived, worked, and went to school in southeastern Ohio for six years; an Ohio native with roots in Cincinnati and Cleveland too. My other novels have taken place in the mountains of Colorado and Alaska, but my early days in the hills of Ohio were calling to me and I wanted to set a story there that brought out the beauty in the place and the people. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Vega has lived a fairly isolated life during her years on the road, her house a van she shared with her late mother. But she wanted a family, a…

1–What is the title of your latest release? I have an anthology of Christmas stories – novellas and a book – which came out on November 29. It’s a box set of previously published stories. My next new novel is coming out on the 13th of December. MIDNIGHT EMBRACE, book two of the Women of Midnight trilogy. The Women of Midnight is a mini-series inside the Midnight world. The Midnight world is made up of righteous dudes, mainly former SEALs. The Women of Midnight – first Felicity, then Hope, Emma, and Riley – make up the IT department of their highly successful security company, Alpha Security International. But the heart of ASI is quickly becoming the IT department, run by these super smart women. They provide intel and amazing ground support and advice on video games, though our super soldiers never beat them at any game. The women are loved by their partners and cherished by the company. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Midnight Embrace: Scary things are happening in the financial markets. Inexplicable things Emma Holland is paid good money to understand. But she can’t. Then her co-worker at a big bank in San Francisco disappears….