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Ramona Elmes

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Since stealing her first historical romance novel from her mother more than twenty years ago, Ramona Elmes has been all in on the genre. In 2020, Ramona’s infatuation for the historical and steamy stirred her to start writing her own romances.

She completed her first series in 2023. The Nouveau Riche series is filled with lots of angst and steam centered around the Kincaide family moving to England for vengeful plans during the Victorian era. She is currently working on a new series in the same character world but focused on a group of misfit ladies trying to one up a long existing stuffy men’s only club.

When not creating ways to entice and torture her characters, she spends her days in Georgia coordinating her family’s crazy life, refereei
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Ramona Elmes I am still really new to writing but my advice would be to enjoy writing your first draft of your first book. Celebrate this accomplishment! It doesn'…moreI am still really new to writing but my advice would be to enjoy writing your first draft of your first book. Celebrate this accomplishment! It doesn't matter how much editing it needs afterwards before you get to that, just pause and enjoy completing the 1st draft. Writing an entire book/manuscript is a HUGE accomplishment!(less)
Ramona Elmes I'm working on two series that are in the same character world as The Nouveau Riche series.…moreI'm working on two series that are in the same character world as The Nouveau Riche series.(less)
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Bleeding Outside the Lines by Jess  Allen
Bleeding Outside the Lines
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This is a wild spicy romance that I loved.
If you are a fan of John Wick or assassin-type movies amd love romance, grab this story. So good!

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- I'm going to kill you but I also want you.
- All female assassin group.
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Playing Dead by Allison Brennan
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Enjoyed this fast paced thriller with some romance thrown in! Claire is amazing as she tries to figure out if her father is a murderer or there is a bigger conspiracy going on. Mitch is a FBI agent who deceived her but also fell for her. Loved him. G ...more
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Odds on the Rake by Sofie Darling
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I loved Rake and Gemma's story so much. Rake is everything you want in a bossy but tender duke and Gemma is his perfect match in every way. Great read. ❤️
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The Heart You Kept by T.L. Swan
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Law Maker by Susie Tate
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Great read!

I binge read this book. I really loved the modern aristocrats vs mafia type group. Rafe and Clara were opposite but their connection was sizzling. If you like grumpy, slightly bossy MMCs this book is perfect for you. Great read!
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As an Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath
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I've read so many of Heath's books, but I somehow missed this one. I loved it so much! Probably in my top five favorites of her books. Archie, a former teacher, has just become an earl unexpectedly and is learning the ways of the ton. Camilla, the pr ...more
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Forty and Fighting Dirty by Lilian Monroe
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Loved these two together!

Piper and Rhett have such fantastic chemistry.

Favorite bits:
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- the house on Lovers Lane
- Their fights
- Piper's dungeon office.

A fabulous grumpy boss/fierce single mom romance!
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“None of us is inherently good or bad. We are products of our surroundings,”
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“Reading has the ability to alter one’s life.”
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“It takes bravery to have a love like that, and if you can't be courageous, don't give him false hope.”
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