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I'm delighted to have the third book in my Frontier Brides series out today, October 6, 2025. It's a lot of fun to get to write about the history in my own backyard!

What’s a gal on the run todo when a handsome stranger proposes?

When whimsical Sadie Brandywine went into hiding to evadeher manipulative stepfather, she hardly expected the chivalrous cowboy whodiscovered her to propose marriage to protect her reputation. All she’s everwanted was a proper home and family. Could this be her chance?

Jacob Willets has one dream: to start the first school inhis remote area of Washington Territory. The most scholarly cowboy on hisfamily’s ranch, he’s more comfortable with his books than the ladies, so he’sshocked when Sadie accepts his proposal. But he quickly learns that nothing aboutSadie is as simple as yes or no.

Between his boisterous matchmaking family and the dangerstalking Sadie, Jacob’s dreams begin to change. Now he just has to find a wayto convince Sadie to turn their marriage of convenience into a true love match.

“Thisis a beautifully crafted story. I found myself smiling several times as I readit. If you enjoy Historical Romance, then reading novels by Regina Scott is aMUST!” Huntress Reviews

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Frontier Brides, taming the West one cowboy at a time.

I've been doing lots of other things the last year and a half abouts (frontier romances, another Regency steampunk novella, and fantasy romance!), but I'm delighted to report that I've released my next Regency!

Three young, widowed duchesses, each with a reason not tomarry again. One duke, honor bound to give them a happy-ever-after so he canfind his own. Let the matchmaking begin!

Since Claudia, Dowager Duchess of Tyneham, became a widow,she’s had to manage two feckless dukes, all their holdings, and the ill-chosenstaff they left behind, all to protect the loyal staff and two other dowagerswho call Tyneham Manor home. So when the new Duke of Tyneham in his augustwisdom sends an architect out of the blue to remodel the manor, she’s ready foranother fight. But she certainly isn’t ready for a winsome smile and a charmingaddress to cut through all her defenses.

Remodeling an architectural treasure like Tyneham Manorcould make widowed Ben Warden’s career and help him support his young son, ifhe can convince Claudia to trust him with the house she considers her home. Yeteven as he and Claudia draw closer, it becomes apparent that everyone from thenew duke to Her Grace’s lady’s maid is conspiring to give her a well-deservedhappily-ever after, with Ben! What could a rising architect possibly offer awoman who has position, prestige, and wealth?

As secrets come to light and scandals unfold, can Ben convince hisextraordinary duchess to take the most extraordinary chance of all—falling inlove?

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Happy (almost) spring! Just popping in to celebrate the launch of Leftover Mail-Order Bride, the second book in my Frontier Brides series, set in the 1870s in Washington Territory.

What’s a mail-order brideto do when she’s left at the altar?

Victoria Milford had spent much of her life caring forailing relatives, so it wasn’t a stretch to agree to marry a near-stranger inWashington Territory for a chance at a life of her own. But the man who hadproposed marriage wed another while she was enroute. The local minister’s wifeassures her that bachelors abound on the frontier. Surely it isn’t too much toask that one might prefer Victoria?

The leader of the family ranch, Jack Willets is determinednot to let his parents’ insistence on finding true love sway him. What he needsin a bride is a lady who can work beside him. When the local minister’s wifeintroduces him to Victoria, he’s immediately drawn to her sweet nature. But cana city girl ever really feel comfortable in the country?

Between a boisterous, matchmaking family and dozens of othersuitors chasing after Victoria, she and Jack may have their hands full as theydiscover being leftover just means the perfect love can come along.

"A delightfullove at first sight romance set in the late 1800’s Pacific Northwest."Melissa's Bookshelf

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Hello, my dears! I’m delighted to report that the first bookin my new Frontier Brides series is out! This series is set close to my home,on Hawks Prairie outside of Olympia, Washington, in the mid-1800s. It’s been somuch fun to write about places I can go see and walk around! And having a largefamily in the picture is even more fun!

The charming Jeremy Willets thought writing away for amail-order bride a wise decision. He just had to find a way to break it to hisfamily. They valued true love, after all. True love wasn’t so easy to find in afrontier territory where men outnumbered the women eight to one. He neverexpected the woman with whom he was corresponding to show up at the door of hisfamily’s ranch, unannounced and ready for a wedding.

Spunky Caroline Cadhill staked everything on finding a groomas far away from Cincinnati as possible. The letters Jeremy sent her seemedheartfelt and witty. Yet he hadn’t made a commitment. With danger threateningand her brother vanished, her only choice had been to run, right into Jeremy’sarms. Now she isn’t sure which is more dangerous, the men chasing her or thesmile of her cowboy would-be groom.

Between a boisterous matchmaking family and a threat fromher past, Caroline and Jeremy will have their hands full. But if theypersevere, they may find their sudden romance turning into a forever love.

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Or at your local library via Overdrive. Don’t see it at your library? Ask them to order it!

Enjoy!

I was doing research (lovely, lovely research!) and cameacross a picture I just have to share with you.

We’ve talked about Twelfth Night several times, and amasquerade to celebrate it is included in The Aeronaut’s Heart in My Fair Regency. January6 marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and the end of the Christmasseason in general. In England, it might be commemorated with parties and aspecial cake. I am a bit late for this year’s celebration, but I offer you thefollowing to get you thinking for next year. (Fingers crossed that if you click on the picture, you can see a larger version.)

These cards were designed and published by Thomas Rowlandsonin 1811 and depict the various “characters” you might play during a TwelfthNight party. Your hostess might hand you a role to play when you arrived, orshe might have sent you the card in advance so you could come in character andin costume.

And oh, the plot possibilities!

A shy young lady aghast at being asked to play Lady Racket.A mismatched couple; say the gentleman is asked to playCaptain Dash but the lady is stuck with Lady Careless.Your rival insisting that you play Miss Gadabout.A studly fellow being assigned Lord Flutter while a bookwormis assigned Major Matchless.The grumpiest chaperone being given Mrs. Friendly!

What do you think? See one you’d like to play? Or one youwouldn’t?

Wishing you a very happy new year, with many wonderful characters to discover in books you love!

I’ve written many heroes over the years, but Stephen Rothmay be unique. How many Regency gentlemen not only fought Napoleon for hiscountry but also served as bodyguard to a royal house? Roth is the last of myBatavarian Imperial Guards to marry, and his story, Never Hire a Hero,is the finale of my Fortune’s Brides series.

A former elite soldier, Stephen Roth was trained to beruthless as he served as bodyguard for kings and princes. So why would hisEnglish patroness, Lady Belfort, and her cat, Fortune, arrange for him to takea position as the tutor to the heir of Alldene Castle and the boy’s siblings?And why does the children’s mother, Lady Alldene, look at him with shiningeyes, as if he could be some sort of hero? This was not the sort of challengehe bargained for!

A peer in her own right, Thea, Countess of Alldene, wasraised in Alldene Castle and taught how to rule over it. But nothing preparedher for the death of her husband and the villainy of the man he appointed asguardian for her children. If a tutor with a razor-sharp gaze will prevent thatman from taking her sons away from her, she’s willing to put up with Roth’srough-shod ways.

But the castle holds a secret that may prove Thea’s undoing.When danger threatens, she turns to the one man who might be able to keep themall safe. Could a marriage of convenience over Christmas prove that heroes canturn up in the least likely places?

“I fell in love with Never Hire a Hero onthe first pages. My heart immediately went out to a family trying to overcometheir past and not shirk their responsibilities or let the bullies rule. Theais a wonderful mother trying to do too much with too little and she needs help.Luckily, she’s found a friend. If you love your sweet romance to havesubstance, you can’t go wrong with a book by Ms. Scott!” Gina Hott, Hott BookReviews

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I hope those of you in the states had a lovely Thanksgiving.The day after, my thoughts always turn to Christmas. So, as I have in yearspast, I thought I’d share some goodies you might want to put on the gift listfor yourself or anyone else who loves the nineteenth century!

An Etsy shop with the intriguing name of Neurons NotIncluded has a delightful beveled glass ornament showing the spines of JaneAusten’s beloved books.

And if you want to be certain your books are returnedto you, you might turn to Pickled Stamps on Etsy for declaringthe book’s ownership.

Perhaps you intend to do some entertaining over the holidays. Café Press has some lovely notecards designed to look like an invitation to the Pemberly ball. Who wouldn’t want to attend that! 

And if you need coffee while penning those invites, you might find this mug just the thing to keep you warm. As the temperature of the mug changes with its contents, so does the finery of the ladies on it. 

 

Then again, what lady would despise reproduction jewelrypieces? Lady Detalle on Etsy has a number of .  As does Dames Alamode on eBay, although those tend more tothe . 

And I simply have to mention our own Marissa’s Ladies of Almacks magnets and 2024 calendar. I ordered several sets of the magnets this year, as I keep thinkingof friends who would love her unique blend of history, fashion sense, and snark.

Remember, if you want to keep up with what Marissa and I aredoing, be sure to sign up for our newsletters, which give you access to all kinds of lovely free stories. You can find mine here and hershere.

May all your shopping be hassle-free, and your thoughtful giftsgreatly appreciated!

Ican’t say it any better than I did back in 2011—Regina and I wish our Americanreaders the very happiest of Thanksgivings. I’m still making that cranberry gingersauce as posted below (which I’ll have to go do as soon as I post this—it doesbest if it has a day or two in the fridge before serving) as well as another familyfavorite Thanksgiving side dish—garlic and rosemary marinated mushrooms.

Andspeaking of recipes, Book View Café’s BVC Eats: Recipes from the Authors ofBook View Café is now available in print as well as in e-book form from all theusual suspects, as well as directly from Book View Cafe.

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Although Thanksgiving was not a holiday that would have been celebrated by the 19th century British young ladies of our books, Regina and I certainly celebrate it…and one of the things we’re most thankful for is you, our readers. You’re truly what keeps us blogging every week…so thank you!

Now, just because Thanksgiving isn’t a 19th century British holiday doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it in our own way…so Regina and I would like to offer you some recipes with a 19th century flavor that might do well at your own Thanksgiving feast.

This first one is from Beeton’s Book of Household Management, first published in England in 1861 by Mrs. Isabella Beeton. Remember that name…you’ll be hearing more about her in the coming weeks. This sounds like a terrific way to use up leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes:

Potato Rissoles

Mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced parsley
Egg (number depends on how much mashed potatoes is available)
Bread crumbs (likewise)

Beat the egg in a shallow dish. Set bread crumbs aside in another shallowdish or plate. Add a seasoning of pepper and salt and a little minced parsley to the mashed potatoes. Roll the potatoes into small balls, dip them into the egg and then cover them in bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil or butter for about 10 minutes. Drain and dish them on a napkin, then serve. Note.-The flavour of these rissoles may be very much increased by adding finely-minced tongue or ham, or even chopped onions, when these are liked.

And here’s a recipe from Queen Victoria’s chief chef, Charles Francatelli:

French Beans with fine herbs

Pick over, trim, and wash string beans, and boil in lightly salted water until tender. Put two pats of butter into a stewpan with a tablespoonful of chopped parsley and also two shallots finely chopped, a little nutmeg, mignionette pepper [a mix of black and white pepper and coriander] and salt, and the juice of a lemon; simmer this over a stove-fire until melted, and then add the beans, tossing the whole together, and serve.

This last recipe isn’t 19th century, but it makes its appearance every year on my Thanksgiving table:

Pickled Ginger Cranberry Sauce (from Cooks Country Magazine, October/November 2008)

Pulse one 16 ounce can cranberry sauce (I prefer whole berry myself—gives a better texture), 2 tablespoons drained pickled ginger, and 1 teaspoon wasabi powder or dry mustard in foor processor until combined. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Have a pleasant Thanksgiving, full of good food and good company!

I’m delighted to report that the fourth book in my FrontierMatches series, The Schoolmarm’s Convenient Marriage, is out in theworld!

Once the darling of her Boston-areacommunity, Alice Dennison has travelled across the entire country to start lifeover as a schoolteacher in the tiny settlement of Wallin Landing, north offrontier Seattle. No one there knows the humiliation and hurt hidden in herheart. Perhaps she can finally be herself. Then a storm forces her to seekshelter with a handsome logger for the night, and suddenly she’s facingmarriage or scandal! Again!

One look, and shyJesse Willets knew the pretty, proper schoolmarm wasn’t the woman for him. Hesaw the love between his mother and father, a love built on common values,shared experiences. He has nothing in common with Alice, except maybe a desireto make the world a little better.

The community comestogether to help this unlikely couple find their way in a marriage ofconvenience, and Jesse and Alice begin to discover that they have more incommon than they thought. When Alice’s past intrudes, revealing secrets, theymust work together for their chance at happiness. In doing so, they maydiscover that true love is not so distant after all.

“This is a wonderful, sweet love story that I highlyrecommend for those who enjoy marriages of convenience or with an interest inthe history of Washington state. There are many details that help ground thereader in the time and place, and I really love how this town has become almosta character in itself. This one should not be missed!” Lynda’s Reviews

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We certainly are! I’m delighted to announce that Book View Café’s first cookbook, BVC Eats: Recipes from the Authors of Book View Café, which I co-edited with fellow BVC author Shannon Page, is out today.

So why did a bunch of fantasy and science fiction and mystery and romance writers decide to publish a cookbook? Several reason, actually...the main one being that most of us love to cook. After all, cooking is as much a creative endeavor as writing is, and writers tend to have an itch to create more than just stories: we knit, sew, quilt, carve, paint, draw…and cook. Over the years we’ve published dozens of recipes on our blog, and as a way to commemorate our fifteenth year in business, a cookbook seemed like a fun way to celebrate.

The fun part is that this isn’t just a collection of recipes. Each contributor has prefaced their recipes by an origin story, the inspiration for the recipe, or a memorable occasion at which they served it. It’s as enjoyable to read as it is to cook from, whether you wish to make cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a Sunday brunch, an elegant dinner, a pig roast, or what's being served on Mars at a well-known girls’ school.

BVC Eats is releasing exclusively from Book View Café until November 20, when it will be available from all the usual online bookstores and in print. We hope you’ll check it out, because in this case, good eating is also good eating.