My new book tells the story of the penniless Miss Henrietta Ballinger. She has travelled deep into the Yorkshire moors to attend the wedding of her dear friend.
Yet upon her arrival, there is no sign of the bride anywhere.
When Henrietta enters the bedchamber of her eloped friend, she discovers something left behind.
A bridal gown, abandoned on the bed.
What would you have done in her place? Would you, too, have given in to temptation and slipped into that beautiful dress?
Unfortunately, she’s discovered by the last man she ever wished to see her in it.
The Duke of Blackburrow, a man she thoroughly detests.
To him, the solution is obvious.
A scandal must be avoided. A wedding must take place. And if the original bride has fled, then Henrietta will do very nicely indeed.
No one is more shocked than Henrietta herself when she accepts his gruff, practical, and decidedly unromantic proposal (if it can even be called that). But as a ruined young woman without fortune, she has little choice. Less than half an hour later, she is the Duchess of Blackburrow and married to a man who is as grim as he is determined.
There’s only one thing she must make very clear to her dark and irritable husband: She cannot give him children, not now, not ever, even if he insists on visiting her bedchamber every night. Yes, every single night…
Is it truly still three months until publication? April 28 feels an age away. I fear I must distract myself, or my impatience may get the better of me. giggle
The curtain opens, and the Duchess takes the stage. My new Regency romance “Seven Days a Duchess” is now live.
The supposedly dead Duke of Comerford requires a wife. And quickly.
By tomorrow noon, to be precise.
Blame it on his father’s ridiculous will. A Duchess is required before the estates can pass into his hands.
Miss Marian has only come to plead with the surly Duke for an extension on her father’s mountainous debts. Perfect for him. If she becomes his Duchess, he’ll happily annul her father’s promissory note.
What he doesn’t know is that she has loathed him since childhood – and that she has no intention of enduring the role of Duchess for more than seven days – precisely the time she needs to put her escape plan into action.
The Duke may be a monster, but he is a man of his word. He is determined to visit her bedchamber, night after night… until she provides him with a son and heir.
And for all audiobook lovers: “Seven Days A Duchess” is already available on many major retailers, including Audible.
With Seven Days a Duchess you’ll get a romantic Regency romantic comedy, along with plenty of crackling chemistry and passion between the Duke and his Duchess. Expect to smile often. And to wipe a little sweat from your brow now and then, because things get seriously hot…
Only seven days to go until “Seven Days A Duchess” is released.
As always, I’m nervous and fidgety, but thanks to your reactions and your wonderful feedback, I’m a little calmer than usual before a release.
The first reviews of this very long book have already come in, and they are absolutely heart-warming. I had tears in my eyes more than once (or twice… or three, four times), and just as often my feet itched to break into a happy dance.
Today, however, it’s not about what happens in the story, but about my seven favourite characters that I’d like to introduce to you.
Morgan Beauchamp, Duke of Comerford The Duke. Need I say more? He’s taciturn. Gruff. Grumpy. A man of action. Breathtakingly handsome. Strong as seven men and… no, forgive me. I got carried away, as I always do when it comes to him. Something you’ll soon get to experience for yourself delighted giggle. First line in the book: “What are you doing on my land, girl?”
Miss Marian Holloway She’s a true optimist and sees the good in everyone (except, of course, in the dreadful Monster Duke). She’s talkative… I mean, eloquent, quick-witted – very much so, otherwise she’d never have come up with the brilliant idea of how to escape the Duke’s clutches after seven days. First line in the book: “For you, still Miss Holloway!”
Countess Brunhild Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld (Aunt Brunhild) The Duke’s German aunt always looks as though she’s been caught in seven days of rain, unless the subject is her beloved Ludwig, the fat pug. Some (namely the Duke) would call her spiteful. Others (namely herself) think she’s simply a misunderstood woman who speaks nothing but the truth. First line in the book: “I… I… Morgan, my boy, you’re alive!”
Mr. Edward St Aubyn (Eddie) Marian’s best friend is an incurable romantic who firmly believes in the power of love. He’d happily pack up his things and move to Paris. First line in the book: “Are you sure the Duke is even at home?”
Sir Osmond For Marian’s father, everyday life is a book with seven seals. He owns the house called “Safe Harbour.” He has no idea that his beloved daughter will settle his debts by marrying the odious Duke of Comerford. First line in the book: “Make sure you bring my child home before nightfall, do you hear?”
The Commodore (a cheeky parrot) He is utterly convinced he has sailed the seven seas and speaks exactly as he pleases. First line in the book: “Handsome fellow! Real heartthrob!”
Mrs. North The captain’s widow lives with Sir Osmond and Miss Marian in “Safe Harbour.” She dreams of soaring higher than cloud nine one day. First line in the book: “Good morning, dear.”
The official launch of my Twelve O’Clock in London series is just around the corner. “Seven Days Duchess” is set to be released on November 18th and takes place in House Number 7 at the distinguished St James’s Square, a location you may already know from my other books.
Let me give you a quick glimpse of the story.
Morgan Beauchamp, the Duke of Comerford, returns to London after two years away to take up his rightful place in society following his father’s death. But instead of order and stability, he is faced with the utterly absurd terms of the late Duke’s will. Morgan must be married within twenty-four hours and produce an heir within a year, or else every penny and all personal possessions will pass to – ta-da-da-daaaah – his cantankerous German aunt, Brunhild.
A duchess is needed. Quickly.
And that’s when the real fun starts.
When Miss Marian Holloway appears on his doorstep begging for more time to settle her family’s debts, the Duke doesn’t hesitate. He is more than willing to show mercy, provided Miss Holloway marries him tomorrow.
But Marian is not the sort of woman to meekly accept the role of an arrogant Duke’s obedient bride. She is talkative, clever, quick-witted – enough so to come up with a glorious plan to escape the Duke’s clutches after seven days.
Yet in seven days (and seven nights, oh, those nights!) a great deal can happen.
Release date: November 18th 2025.
“Seven Days a Duchess” (Amazon paid link) is a slow-burn Regency romantic comedy with explicit scenes. It is a complete standalone with a guaranteed happy ending.
TROPES:
Marriage of Convenience Grumpy/Sunshine Dynamic Smart Heroine “Deal with the Devil” Tall Dark and Intimidating Beauty and the Beast Vibes Forced Proximity (for at least seven scorching nights) Consummation Clause Heir Pressure Steamy Historical Romance
The wait is finally over: the audiobook for “Marchioness Overnight” is now live on Audible.
I had the huge honor, and even bigger joy, of working with Tim Campbell and Carolyn Morris to bring this Regency romance to life in DUET, and they’re every bit as brilliant as you’d hope. Tim, as the Marquess of Winchester, growls, rumbles, whispers, and seduces like no one else. Carolyn Morris gives Honor exactly the right spark: a little defiant, a little besotted, and completely irresistible.
Together, they made the banter so sharp and sizzling I nearly dropped my own book. I laughed out loud (yes, at my own jokes), fanned myself, and had to grab for smelling salts more than once. My advice: have a cold drink, a fan, and perhaps a handkerchief at hand before pressing play.
“Marchioness Overnight” is now available everywhere audiobooks are sold. You can find it on Audible here (paid link).
In my Regency romance, you’ll meet Lady Honor at a rather pivotal moment. A well-bred gentleman has just proposed, and she’s about to accept… when hestorms into the drawing room: Evan Montague, Marquess of Winchester. The one man she would never have chosen to marry.
And now he’s claiming she already has.
The very same man who once ruined her prospects with a single cutting remark about her yolk-yellow feather-trimmed gown is now standing before her, brooding, furious, undeniably attractive, insisting she is, in fact, his lawful wife.
Unfortunately for Honor, he’s right.
He served alongside Honor’s father in the war, who promised him her hand.
She is the new Marchioness of Winchester. And if he has his way, she’ll be producing an heir as soon as possible. Or better yet, two.
Cover Reveal The gown on the cover may look familiar… it’s the very one the Marquess once mocked.
What do you think?
Can you blame him for the remark?
To be fair, I once owned a dress with a feathered collar too, not yellow, thank heavens. If I were in Lady Honor’s place, I’d make the Marquess work very hard for my forgiveness…
Marchioness Overnight releases 29 July. 2025. You can preorder it now, and be the first to meet the new Marchioness (and the Marquess who had better not come knocking on her bedroom door that same night).
Have you ever fallen for a man you truly despise? One you think you hate, yet who has an undeniable pull on you? A man whose mere presence screams DANGERDANGERDANGER in your mind and heart? No matter your answer, today you’ll meet Hudson Somersault, the Duke of Blackbourne. He’s that kind of man. One you can either love or hate at first sight – or sometimes, both at once. He is… irresistible. Even to my heroine, Rosalie, who literally falls into his arms and spends a night discovering how easy it is to love him – or let him love her. As you can tell, I’m struggling to organize my thoughts now that his name’s been mentioned.
Let me start fresh.
Rosalie Wayfield. She’s London’s most sought-after seamstress, specializing in corsetry. Through a bit of bad luck, she’s forced to deliver her latest creation personally to her client.
But when she enters the room at midnight, she finds a stranger waiting for her.
What Rosalie doesn’t know is that she’s wandered into the most exclusive (and discreet) brothel in London. The man she falls into the arms of mistakes her for a courtesan.
His passion is so irresistible, his pull so strong, that she agrees to spend a single night with him. In the morning, she believes they’ll part ways and never meet again. But this stranger touches her in ways she never imagined.
Just once, she allows herself to fall, to love, to be loved. Body, mind, and soul unite in a wild, sensual night. The broad-shouldered man with the sparkling eyes and sensual lips gifts her a passionate love affair she’ll never forget.
But fate has other plans.
The man who whispered the most intoxicating words in her ear is none other than the Duke of Blackbourne. Even now, his wicked caresses and seductive words send shivers down her spine. She’s never heard anything more improper – and yet, never anything more beautiful. Unfortunately! Because the Duke is the very villain Rosalie’s heard the darkest rumors about: he’s said to lock his eccentric grandmother in a dungeon to avoid embarrassment. That alone would be enough to make Rosalie despise him.
Her hatred only grows when she hears he killed his best friend – coldly, treacherously, and cowardly, from behind.
It doesn’t take long before their night together comes to light. A seamstress who frequents a brothel, who returns home disheveled and smiling after a night with the most notorious man in the city? A scandal! Her clients abandon her, her neighbors voice their contempt.
When Rosalie doesn’t know where to turn, he enters her shop.
But not to apologize. Not to explain. No, the Duke of Blackbourne has something far more outrageous in mind. He offers her a proposal she must accept if she doesn’t want to end up in the workhouse: Marriage. He needs a wife to give him an heir.
Dear readers, with “A Duke at Midnight,” you’re holding a book that ranks at the top of my personal “Sizzle Scale” for Regency romance. It crackles with heat from the first page! The physical chemistry between two strangers that kicks off the story was an absolute joy to write… Ah, I still sigh wistfully when I think of writing it. To my surprise, Rosalie and the Duke couldn’t keep their hands off each other from beginning to end, leading to some scorching scenes without a fade-out. One last thing before you dive in: As you’ll notice, Rosalie is a widow once again, just like some of my other heroines. This isn’t because I no longer love my husband (you know, sometimes an author’s life gets tangled up in her stories), but for another reason. I adore writing about strong, independent women who can match uncompromising alpha men. It doesn’t mean a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old virgin couldn’t stand up to them, of course. I just prefer when both meet as equals – in bed as much as in life. That’s why you’re reading about a widow. And what a widow! Haha, I can’t wait to hear what you think!
The clock strikes twelve, and the Duke steps inside
It is midnight in London. The perfect hour for a secret rendezvous. And at this bewitching hour, I thought it only fitting to unveil the cover of “A Duke at Midnight.”
Whether the clock is striking twelve where you are or the evening is still young, I invite you to step into the magic of midnight with me.
So, without further ado, here it is…
What do you think?
I cannot stop looking at it. I adore the moon’s quiet glow, the grand house standing proud in the background, and Rosalie’s gown – such a perfect choice, reminding me of a favourite coral dress I had as a child. But what I love most is how the Duke holds Rosalie, how their heads incline towards one another. You can see at once, his posture says everything, without a single word: I will protect you. I will never let you go. A silent vow, more romantic than anything I could put to paper.
And what is “A Duke at Midnight” about?
Rosalie Wayfield is London’s most sought-after dressmaker, famed for her elegant corsetry. A twist of fate forces her to deliver her latest commission in person.
But when she steps into the room at the stroke of midnight, she does not find her client. She finds a stranger.
What Rosalie does not yet realise is that she has walked straight into London’s most exclusive – and most discreet – house of ill repute. And the man she meets? He mistakes her for a courtesan.
Tall, broad-shouldered, with dangerously captivating eyes, he is temptation itself. And for just one night, Rosalie gives in. By morning, they will part ways and never meet again. No one will ever know of her folly.
Or so she believes.
It does not take long for whispers of her scandalous night to spread. And worse, the man she spent it with is none other than the Duke of Blackbourne. The most feared man in London. A man rumoured to be ruthless, merciless – perhaps even deadly…
Release date: 8th April 2025
“A Duke at Midnight” is a regency romance novel with explicit scenes. It is a complete standalone with a guaranteed happy ending.
Yours ever, Midnight Emmi (I simply could not resist, dear readers!)
Rawden Seymour, the Duke of Lancaster, with his cold eyes and frozen heart, isn’t called the “Duke of Night” for nothing. He’s the only unmarried noble of his rank. Instead of mothers pushing their daughters toward him, hoping for a moment’s attention, they make sure their daughters stay well clear.
And that’s exactly what makes him perfect for her.
Lady Helen sees only one way to avoid the dreaded marriage her father has arranged for her: She must ruin her reputation so completely that no man of honor will ever consider her as a wife.
A single kiss from a man with a scandalous reputation in public, and she would be free.
No one fits the bill better than him – the Duke of Night.
Everything he touches is tainted. Anyone who crosses his path is lost. A moment in his presence is enough to destroy even the most pristine of reputations.
Now, the Duke of Night is her only hope.
Curious to see how the story unfolds?
When I began writing the story, one thing was clear from the start: this would be a romance where the night plays a pivotal role. The Duke of Night and Lady Helen grow closer than you might expect from my previous historical romance novel. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed writing the sizzling scenes and do hope that the red-hot spark leaps off the page to you as you read.
So, read on and see for yourself: does the Duke of Night have a heart after all? And will Lady Helen’s dearest wish to never marry come true?
In the upcoming instalment of my Summer Nights in St. James series, you’ll meet the Marquess of Arden, known as the “Devil of St. James.” The book is titled The Portrait of the Devil of St. James, and it was an absolute joy to write. At times, it felt as though the Devil of St. James himself was dictating the story to me 😉!
But fear not! The man behind the infamous nickname is no fearsome demon but a flesh-and-blood gentleman. Here’s the proof:
What is “The Portrait of the Devil of St. James” about?
Nash Burnwood, the Marquess of Arden, has returned from the war.
He brought with him a deep scar that – along with his near arrogant self-confidence and fiery temperament – has earned him the nickname “the Devil of St. James.”
Now, at the request of the Prince Regent, he is to be compensated for his service in France with a beautiful young bride.
However, Nash has no intention of marrying and has devised a clever plan: he will send the unwanted bride a realistic portrait of himself to scare her away…
I know I’ve said this before, but I can’t stress it enough: please let me know what you think of the book. Reviews and feedback are among the most important things in an author’s life. I write for you, my readers, and I truly value your opinion!
I hope you enjoy the Devil of St. James as much as I enjoyed writing it. If all goes well, it should be a great pleasure for you!
