Suzanne G. Rogers's Blog

Christmas will be here before you know it. If you wish to give the gift of literature, don’t wait until the last minute to order! Go HERE to see all my titles on Amazon, and happy gifting.

~ Suzanne

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending? Book One of The Mannequin Series.

These are the last few hours to read The Mannequin absolutely free (ends just before midnight on 8/9/25). Go HERE to download your copy.

Long anticipated, the audiobook for Lord Apollo & the Colleen has now been released!

Five years after Theo King’s supposed death, he has returned to Graceling Hall, but a mystery remains. A stranger is buried in his grave, and nobody knows if the man’s death was accidental…or murder. As Theo resumes his former life, the dead man’s sister shows up on his doorstep to hold him accountable. If he helps this Irish spitfire solve the mystery, will she finally leave him in peace?

Narrator Helen Taylor brings the story to life. Have a listen!

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What are Amazon reviewers saying about Lord Apollo & the Colleen?

5-Stars “Kept me guessing…” – Virginia Lee

5-Stars “Excellent and refreshing.” – Kindle Customer

5-Stars “Loved this book and can’t wait for more!” – Ashley Laverdure

One Little Kiss is a free Kindle Download this weekend only (June 7-8)! Go HERE to get your copy.

Charlotte promises her rakish neighbor a kiss if he will teach her awkward cousin how to waltz. Although she convinces herself the kiss will mean nothing, her feelings for the devilishly attractive baron begin to deepen. Can she protect her heart from the confirmed bachelor or will her impulsive bargain lead to romantic disaster?

What are Amazon readers saying?

5-Star: “I thoroughly enjoyed reading this clean Victorian era novel, and believe Suzanne G. Rogers has become my newest favourite author.”

– Bev H.

4.5-Star: “Delightful as always!” – Vibliophile

5-Star: “Suzanne Rogers’ stories bring the Victorian era to life with humor, compassion, & warmth.” – Ginny

I’ve been spending much of my time this year getting my portfolio of books in shape. Not only do I have two new audiobook projects in the works (to be narrated by the incomparable Helen Taylor), but I’ve dipped my toe in the AI arena.

Preparing a manuscript for audiobook narration, be it human or AI, is a challenge. What seems straightforward on a written page–such as which character is speaking–is not always clear to an audiobook listener. Therefore, I must edit the manuscript with additional information to make the task easier.

My personal preference, always, is human narration. Unfortunately, the cost is prohibitive for all but the most bestselling books. I’m not sure most readers know that audiobook narration with an experienced voice actor can cost approximately $190 per finished hour and up. So, for a 250 page book (6.7 hours long), the audiobook might cost upwards of $1,280 to produce. Therefore, I must approach the task of publishing audiobooks with an eye to practicality.

To that end, Rumer Has It has undergone an extensive edit to prepare the story for AI narration. It’s now available in audiobook format HERE. The paperback and ebook are available at Amazon and various other online bookstores as well.

Let me know what you think of the finished product! It was prepared with tender loving care by yours truly and I hope you enjoy it.

~ Suzanne

P.S. Look for Lord Apollo & the Colleen in audiobook format, coming in June!

Larken is a free Kindle download for only a few more hours. If you already have a copy, forward the information to a friend!

Blurb: The sole survivor of a train accident, young Larken Burke is dubbed the Miracle Orphan. Four years later, however, her life is far from fortunate. Because of her emotional and physical scars, she believes she’s not marriageable. With little hope for the future, she agrees to wed a gentleman she’s never met. Unfortunately, his aloof manner proves difficult to bear.

Marked by romantic tragedy and the loss of his brother, Brandon King has forsworn marriage. Obliged to take in a ward, he advertises for a bride to raise the boy. Since the union is to be a marriage in name only, his criteria are youthful age, a certain level of intellect, good breeding, and that the girl shouldn’t be so ill-favored she would embarrass him in society. To his dismay, he gets more than he’d bargained for.

Will it take a miracle for Mr. and Mrs. King to fall in love, or is their marriage another accident waiting to happen? A clean & wholesome Victorian romance with a touch of melodrama.

Go HERE for your download.

To all my readers:

May the day be full of laughter, good food, wonderful friends and family.

~ Suzanne

For Heather Grimstock, an unforeseen turn of events allows her to move in society. Although she is expected to make a good match when she comes of age, she begins to have feelings for someone she’s known almost all her life. Unfortunately, if she confesses her attraction, she risks losing his friendship forever.

For Myles King, his early childhood was full of loss—until a strange girl came to rescue him from loneliness. Years later, even as his graduation looms, he yearns for a simpler time when he felt carefree. He dreads change, but when it is finally forced upon him, he realizes the person who is most dear to him is right under his nose.

Unfortunately, a secret from the past may destroy their chance of happiness…unless an unexpected romance can work a miracle.

An Unexpected Romance (Book Four of the Graceling Hall Series) will be released Tuesday, December 10th, but you can pre-order it now at a special price HERE.

To get caught up on the entire Graceling Hall Series, go to the series page HERE.

Book Three of the Graceling Hall Series will be released on September 24th. To celebrate, I have updated the covers of Books One and Two.

The Vanishing Beauty

Lee Grimstock’s gritty past as a street urchin has contributed to the success of his mystery novels. When he is obliged to take in his incorrigible niece, however, he is hard-pressed to raise her properly. He cannot seem to keep a governess—until Josephine Wilkes crosses his path.

Desperate to find work, Josie accepts the position Lee Grimstock offers. Unfortunately, since her prospective employer despises the theater, she feels obliged to hide her time on the stage. His publisher’s daughter has designs on Lee, however, and the new governess is in her way. By hook or by crook, Miss Pilgrim will do whatever it takes to separate the two, without any qualms whatsoever.

When Josie’s past catches up to her, she disappears into the mean streets of Victorian-era London. Lee sets out to track down the vanishing beauty…and finds romance along the way.

The Vanishing Beauty is available at a special pre-release price of $0.99 (regularly $3.99), so order your Kindle copy HERE now!

Life happened, my writing schedule was disrupted, and my last release was in June of 2023. Those challenges, however, make this particular release that much sweeter.

Lady of a Gilded Age is a standalone novel, but it is a sequel to Duke of a Gilded Age. If you have not already read Duke of a Gilded Age, here is a little more about the story:

Blurb: When American-born Wesley Parker inherits a dukedom in 1890, he must be taught how to be an aristocrat. Assigned to the task is his attorney’s daughter, prim Belle Oakhurst. As they travel to England together on a luxurious ocean liner, their tempestuous relationship encounters more than rough seas. Neither Wesley nor Belle can foresee that their voyage across the Atlantic will be fraught with peril, and will cost more than one man his life.

Lady of a Gilded Age follows Stephen van Eyck and his sister, Louise, about five years after the events described in Book One. The story is set mainly in the fictitious town of Little Paisley, which is located in the county of Wiltshire. As I wrote Lady of a Gilded Age, I truly enjoyed spending more time with the Van Eyck siblings. There is also one other witty, unforgettable character from Book One who makes a special appearance in Book Two, and I loved spending time with him as well.

Blurb: In the wake of romantic disappointment, Stephen van Eyck and his sister, Louise, decide to leave England and return to Philadelphia. When he inherits a property from an earl he barely remembers, however, they delay their departure long enough to visit the place. Once Stephen discovers the residence is magnificent, he feels compelled to make amends for his windfall to the earl’s heirs. Unfortunately, the beautiful Lady Delphine wants nothing to do with him.

You can reserve your copy of Lady of a Gilded Age as a pre-order right now, at a special price of $0.99. Once it is released, on Tuesday, May 7th, the full price will be $3.99. Don’t wait!