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Vanessa’s 2025 Year in Books
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Vanessa Riley
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I'm Vanessa Riley, and I write Historical Fiction of dazzling multi-culture communities of the 1750s to 1830s, The Revolutionary Years. I write for readers who treasure and share with friends books that showcase women, power, strong sisterhoods, and love.
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Island Queen
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2021
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12 editions
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A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby (Rogues and Remarkable Women, #1)
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2020
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20 editions
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An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (Rogues and Remarkable Women, #2)
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2021
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15 editions
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Murder in Westminster (Lady Worthing Mysteries #1)
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2022
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8 editions
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Sister Mother Warrior
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2022
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8 editions
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A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie (Rogues and Remarkable Women, #3)
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2022
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8 editions
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Queen of Exiles
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2023
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9 editions
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The Bittersweet Bride (Advertisements for Love, #1)
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2018
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9 editions
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Unmasked Heart (Challenge of the Soul #1)
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2015
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3 editions
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Murder in Drury Lane (The Lady Worthing Mysteries, #2)
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2023
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8 editions
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A New Regency
What does it feel like to be on the brink of having a new regency published?
For a writer, it’s a mix of emotions when she gets back the galleys from an editor. Likely the author hasn’t looked at this manuscript in at least six months if not longer, and by this time, she is deep into another story. Chances are she’s written or edited more than one story since writing that manuscript.
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"This love story is mesmerizing with an intricate and mysterious plot twist that runs well alongside this couple's chemistry. I enjoyed their banter and the amazing, detailed oriented storyline full of adventures and true love. I am voluntarily review"
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“When God brings two individuals together, sometimes there are trials, but He’d never put you on the same path if you weren’t meant to walk together.”
― Madeline's Protector
― Madeline's Protector
“Broken glass still sparkles when the light hits it. It might even look like diamonds or chandeliers’ jewels. It’s still ruined and in need of repair. Time will fix it, if you live free.”
― Island Queen
― Island Queen
“The white man wants to blame his sins on colored women. His depravity is our fault.”
― Island Queen
― Island Queen
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― The Bittersweet Bride
― The Bittersweet Bride
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I just got to hold my book, Madeline's Protector for the first time. This baby debuts April 19th.
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