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I’ve been passionate about books ever since I first learnt to read. A common refrain at home was that I always had my nose in a book; things haven’t changed, even though I’m now somewhat older.
History is a passion too; it’s great that these two interests combine so well.
With degrees in history and historical research, I’ve spent my working life helping others to achieve publication; now I’ve decided it’s my turn.
My Regency stories are filled with mystery, adventure, and romance – my three favourite themes. I’ve enjoyed writing them and I hope you enjoy reading them.

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	An Officer's Vow (Gentlemen #2) 4.18 avg rating — 618 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	A Gentleman's Promise (Gentlemen #1) 3.99 avg rating — 571 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Winter's Romance: A Regency Anthology by G.L. Robinson (Goodreads Author), Jayne Davis (Goodreads Author), Christina Dudley (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 506 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Unquiet Spirit (Shades, Shadows, and Spectres #1) 4.34 avg rating — 115 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	An Adventurer's Contract (Gentlemen #4 ) 3.93 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Scotland by Wendy H. Jones (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Sue Barnard (Goodreads Author), J.K. Fulton really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La promessa di un gentiluomo (Gentlemen Vol. 1) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La parola di un ufficiale: Un romanzo Regency (Gentlemen Vol. 2) by Penny Hampson (Goodreads Author), Raffaella Vittori (Translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Unquiet Spirit (Spirited Encounters Book 1)

I’m delighted to announce that the revised edition of my contemporary paranormal romance, The Unquiet Spirit is available this week. It’s got a fabulous new cover, thanks to Design for Writers, who have designed all my book covers The story is set in one of my favourite places –– Falmouth in Cornwall. Discover what happens […]

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A Great and Monstrous Thing: London in the Eighteenth Century

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