An Introduction to Mrs. Brentley

Not every young Victorian girl had the means of going to London or Bath for a season to look for husbands. Luckily there were wealthy friends and family members who offered to sponsor marriageable girls in town while they served as a sort of champion to various events.

This unique form of generosity is what spawned the wonderful character of Mrs. Brentley. I took the custom a bit further than I have found evidence of by making her an official husband hunter. Every year she sponsors one young lady in London while trying to catch the year's most eligible bachelor for her new charge. I loved the idea of someone who had gained so much through her own marriage that she was then trying to help others do the same. Of course Mrs. Brentley didn't expect the kind of problems that the Wellings twins are about to give her.

You can read more about Mrs. Brentley and her charges in my first novel, A Taste of Honey, coming out March 29th.

Coming on March 29-A Taste of Honey

Coming March 29th!

I am thrilled to announce the official release date of my first historical romance release entitled A Taste of Honey. This is my first full novel and it has morphed through the various stages of editing and re-editing. What has stayed the same is how much I love coming back to these characters. In a very short amount of time I will be able to share my novel with a wider audience than I ever have before. It is both nerve wracking and also very exciting. In anticipation of the looming release date I have many fun posts planned but first it is time to introduce you to the real stars of today; Katherine Wellings and Garrett Brentley!

The temptation of a forbidden love...

Katherine Wellings has been ordered to return home with a titled husband or risk being disowned by her family. After an impetuous kiss with her sponsor's son reveals temptation and passion she attempts to forget the incident and continue her search.

Garrett Brentley is not willing to let Katherine slip through his arms so easily. He is unrelenting in his pursuit and not above using tricks to get what he wants. Catching her alone Garrett begins a seduction that leaves her defenseless.

Katherine is slowly and unwillingly falling in love. Now she must decide whose heart she will break, her mother's or her own.

If you would like to read a small excerpt one can be found here.

Notes-So what happened to Reluctantly in Love? Check back on Saturday for the update.