It’s less than two months until the release of Do You Want to Start a Scandal! This is a series crossover book featuring two fan-favorite characters: Charlotte Highwood (Diana and Minerva’s little sister in the Spindle Cove series) and Piers Brandon, the Marquess of Granville (the marquess who was said “no” to in Say Yes to the Marquess). However, don’t worry if you haven’t read all the previous books. You can jump right into this story with no problem.

I’ve just posted a nice long excerpt from Chapter One! Stay tuned – in a few weeks, you’ll have an opportunity to read even more of the book in advance. Details coming on August 15. I’m being mysterious, I know. But then, the book features a lighthearted mystery — a Regency-era game of Clue, if you will. Except it’s not “Who killed whom with the revolver?” It’s more like, “Who did whom in the library?” Read the excerpt, and you’ll see what I mean.

Release date is September 27th. You can find all the preorder links here.

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International giveaway for my French speaking fans.

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If you’re anywhere near San Diego on July 13, don’t miss the “Readers for Life” autographing at RWA’s National Conference! I’ll be signing books, along with more than 400 other romance authors. Click the image for a full list of authors attending and more information.

I’m looking forward to being at the RWA Conference next week – seeing reader friends and author friends and publishing friends, and attending events, including the 2016 RITA and Golden Heart awards. I’m honored that Say Yes to the Marquess is a RITA finalist this year in Historical Romance-Short. Did you know the awards ceremony will be streaming live online? Go to rwa.org on July 16th, 8pm Pacific time to join the excitement.

AND…if that wasn’t enough, I get to be on a panel at San Diego Comic-Con!  Finally, something that makes me cool in the eyes of my kids. Here’s the info:

Smitten with Words: Romancing the Reader – Thurs. July 21, 12:00, Horton Grand Theater

Bestselling authors Sylvia Day (Crossfire novels), Christina Lauren (Beautiful series), Nalini Singh (Psy-Changling series), Chloe Neil (The Devil’s Isle and Chicagoland Vampires series), and Tessa Dare (Castles Ever After series) turn up the heat at SDCC as they discuss the power of romance, the range and voice of the genre, and blush-inducing conversation and have a hilarious battle over movies, TV shows, and Hollywood’s hottest. Moderated by HelenKay Dimon (Bad Boys Undercover series).

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Behold, the beautiful cover for Do You Want to Start a Scandal (releasing September 27)

Say it with me now: Ooooooh. 

I’ll never get over the fact that these professionally pretty people stand still in passionate poses just to make pictures for my book covers. (I also like alliteration, apparently.)

And if you’ve been waiting to hear more about Charlotte’s story and her hero, the blurb is posted, too.

Hint: If you been reading my recent books, you may already know him! 😉

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I have several events coming up in the Southern California area and would love to see you at one or more of them! (And if you’re not local, not to worry! Later in the year, I’ll be visiting Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington…possibly more, as well.)

February 11, 2016 – Yorba Linda, CA

• A Night of Romance at Yorba Linda Public Library: Thursday, February 11 • 7:00 p.m. “Join us as author Tessa Dare spends an evening speaking about her inspirations, the writing and publishing process, and her newest title When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After Series). There will also be an opportunity to purchase titles for an author signing.” More information.

February 20, 2016 – Brea, CA

• The Brea Library cordially invites you to attend Love in the Stacks. This free romance writer and reader event will feature eight bestselling and emerging romance authors. Love in the Stacks will be held at the Brea Library on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 11 AM – 2 PM and will include two moderated panels, one guest speaker, book signings, book sales and light refreshments. This event is presented by OC Public Libraries, Mystery Inc. Bookstore, and the Friends of the Brea Library. Featured romance authors include: Robin Bielman, Tessa Dare, Judy Duarte, Maggie Marr, Debra Mullins, Jane Porter, Charlene Sands, and Jill Sorenson. Details here.

March 5, 2016 – Culver City, CA

• Grand opening of The Ripped Bodice–A Romantic Bookstore:  I’m so excited to be celebrating

Just what you’ve been looking for!
A few more ways to waste time on the Internet.

Browse through Regency Men’s Fitness: The finest gentleman’s magazine that never was!

Covers brought to you by the talented Laura Jill Somers (Check out this Storify for the origin story and many more hilarious article titles!)

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Pick out your next dream home on my “Castles Ever After” Pinterest board

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Have you seen my Dareling Room Video Productions?

• The Perks of Seducing a Wallflower

This is a Christmas short story I wrote a few years ago for a holiday blog party.

• The “Manfatuation”

This is a rather silly bonus scene from A Lady by Midnight, which I wrote as a reward after my book won a round in a reader contest. Colin teaches Thorne to waltz.

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