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Mary Jean Adams writes historical romance where the men are honorable, the women are clever, and the happily-ever-afters are never in doubt. After a bout of angsty internal debate in 2025, she whisked all her books off the shelf in one clean sweep, determined to revise them to her liking and re-release them in Kindle Unlimited editions. The first of the lot—The Chevalier and His Unlikely Lady (originally published in 2012 as Le Chevalier)—is now available on Amazon.

If you enjoy witty banter, slow-burn chemistry, and American history with a romantic twist, you’re in the right place.

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What is a short synopsis for Kiss of a Stranger?

Mary Jean Adams Hi Rachel,

I'm hesitant to post a traditional synopsis because it would necessarily contain plot turns that I don't want to post publicly. However, her…moreHi Rachel,

I'm hesitant to post a traditional synopsis because it would necessarily contain plot turns that I don't want to post publicly. However, here's the back of the book blurb I've been working on. Hopefully, this will give you what you're looking for. Thanks for the question!

Wilmington DE, 1774
Sarah Stevens is the sheltered daughter of a Loyalist. Her father will do anything to protect his daughter, including marrying her off to a British officer. At least safely ensconced on his estate in England, she'll be far from the tempest about to erupt in the colonies. In an effort to escape her fate and her fiance, Sarah comes face to face with the notorious Jack Garrett. A stolen kiss on a deserted balcony has her questioning her resolve—in many ways. Little does she know, there will soon come a time when she may need Jack's protection from those she most trusted.

Unbeknownst to the good folks of Wilmington, Jack Garret is a rebel in name only. True, he's not fond of the oppressive yolk of parliament anymore than his fellow rebels, but he's seen enough violence in his lifetime. First his mother. Then his sister. If putting himself in the middle of the conflict can help him keep the peace and protect the people around him, then so be it. But this time, the one who needs him most is the enemy. Or is she?
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Mary Jean Adams I just keep writing. I mean, one can always go back and edit later, and I do! I must go through my novels 100 times before I send them to my publisher…moreI just keep writing. I mean, one can always go back and edit later, and I do! I must go through my novels 100 times before I send them to my publisher. The first time through is just to get the story skeleton down. The I go through and flesh it out a bit. Third time through, my characters are starting to tell me who they are so I go with it. Fourth time, I add texture...color, sound, smells, tastes. Of course, I'm simplifying the process, and it doesn't always happen in such a logical sequence. But, at the end of the day, you can't be too judgmental in those first few drafts or you'll never get started. (less)

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	Caution To The Wind 3.78 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2013 — 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
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The French Role in the American Revolution

When Americans think about the War for Independence, many of us picture ragged militiamen, George Washington at Valley Forge, and the “Spirit of ’76.” What often gets left out is the role our allies played, particularly France. Without French involvement, the United States might never have become the United States at all. In some ways, The Chevalier and His Unlikely Lady started out as a homage to Read more of this blog post »

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“I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again.”
― Oscar Wilde

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“According to Adams, Jefferson proposed that he, Adams, do the writing [pf the Declaration of Independence], but that he declined, telling Jefferson he must do it.

Why?" Jefferson asked, as Adams would recount.

Reasons enough," Adams said.

What can be your reasons?"

Reason first: you are a Virginian and a Virginian ought to appear at the head of this business. Reason second: I am obnoxious, suspected and unpopular. You are very much otherwise. Reason third: You can write ten times better than I can.”
― David McCullough, John Adams

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“You have overburdened your argument with ostentatious erudition."
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