The duke’s heart grew four sizes that day…

Introducing… 

HOW THE DUKES STOLE CHRISTMAS

A holiday anthology featuring all-new linked novellas by yours truly, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan and Joanna Shupe, available now!

Christmas magic is in the air… From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up some unforgettable romance…with a little help from some enchanted shortbread.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wZjg7w
iBooks: http://bit.ly/dukesstole_ibooks
Kobo: http://bit.ly/dukesstole_kobo
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/dukesstole_nook

Is it available in print?

Yes! We’ve put together a special hardcover edition.

You can even order a copy with a bookplate signed by all four authors—which I daresay could make an excellent holiday gift.

Signed hardbacks are exclusively available to order from these bookstores:
The Ripped Bodice (Los Angeles, CA)
Katy Budget Books (Houston, TX)
WORD (New York, NY)

Unsigned print copies are also available from Amazon and other online retailers.

The Novellas

“Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare
Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball tonight, the horrid, heartless Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their beloved Mayfair home. But when her friend begs to switch dance cards, Louisa finds herself waltzing with the enemy: the horrid, heartless–and unexpectedly handsome–Thorndale himself. Now the duke’s holding her future in his hands…and he’s not letting go.

“The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean
Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd, … Read More »

Buzz, buzz, buzz…

August 22nd is just a few weeks away! There have been some lovely reviews and exciting honors coming in for The Duchess Deal. It’s on “Best Books of August” lists from both Amazon.com and iBooks, and Publishers Weekly and Library Journal have both given the book starred reviews! Don’t forget, you can read the first two chapters now by downloading Buzz Books Romance 2017 for free.  All your preorder links are here.

A “breathtaking historical fairy tale…” (iBooks)

“Sexy, tender, and wickedly funny…” (Library Journal)

Want a signed copy?

Pre-order the print edition of The Duchess Deal from The Ripped Bodice bookstore! I’ll be in the store on release day, signing and personalizing any preordered copies, and they’ll be shipped out ASAP.… Read More »

As promised, here’s the first part of my bonus epilogue for WHEN A SCOT TIES THE KNOT! Parts 2 and 3 will follow on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. I’m glad that readers have kept asking about Maddie, Logan, and all the men – I had a lovely time visiting with them again, and I hope you’ll feel the same.

Bonus Epilogue

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Romance Writers of America (RWA), the trade association for aspiring and published romance fiction authors, announces the finalists for the 2015 RITA^® and Golden Heart^® Awards. The RITA — the highest award of distinction in romance fiction — recognizes excellence in published romance novels and novellas. 

2015 RITA Finalist

Historical Romance: Short

Romancing the Duke
by Tessa Dare
HarperCollins Publishers, Avon Books
Tessa Woodward, editor

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If you’re in SoCal this weekend, you can find me at the California Dreamin’ Writers Conference. http://caldreaminwritersconf.org/

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Dear readers, I have such exciting news. Many of you have written to me over the past few years, asking if there would be a Spindle Cove story for Diana Highwood.  At last, I am able and delighted to answer with a definitive yes! There will be a story for Diana, and you will be able to read it on April 30th.  The title of her novella is (spoiler alert!) Beauty and the Blacksmith.  (And if you are surprised by that pairing, just think how Mrs. Highwood will feel!)  I loved writing Aaron and Diana’s story, and I can’t wait until I can tell you more about it and post excerpts, the cover, and all that goodness.  But in the meantime, just know that it exists and is coming your way soon.

I have a few events coming up.  On Saturday March 9th, I’m speaking and signing at my local RWA chapter, OCC/RWA, and on March 15-17, I’m part of the California Dreamin’ conference in Santa Ana, CA.  As part of the conference, there will be a multi-author book signing open to the public on Sunday, March 17, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.  Other authors signing include Julia Quinn, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Elizabeth Boyle, and many more–so if you’re in the area, don’t miss it!

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Release date for A Week to be Wicked is just seven short days away! Encouraging reviews keep popping up at sites like The Romance Reviews and All About Romance. At midnight on release day, I’ll be posting a special little contest called “Colin Kept Me Up All Night” for those excited to read the book right away. Stay tuned for more info.

Psst, did you notice the cover for A Lady by Midnight has been posted? Whew! Hot stuff. 🙂

Lastly, I’m excited to announce that some of my titles are available in new formats. For the first time, one of my books is available in hardcover large print–A Night to Surrender. (A Week to be Wicked will eventually be available in this format, too.) And One Dance with a Duke is now available as an audiobook from Audible! … Read More »

Happy Spring! I hope your bookshelves are blooming with great reads. I’m busily writing away on the second book in the new series (tentatively titled A Week to be Wicked, coming early 2012) and getting excited about some upcoming appearances. On April 2nd, I’ll be talking with the East Valley Authors, and from April 6-10, I’ll be at the RT Booklovers Convention in LA. You canclick here for a list of the conference events I’ll be participating in. Can’t wait!… Read More »

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your February is filled with romance. While you’re here, please check out my new contest, or catch up on the latest news. If you’re on Facebook, I’d be delighted to have you join me at my new Fan page for more updates, discussion, and giveaways.… Read More »

December is normally the time when creatures enter hibernation. I’m doing the reverse–emerging from the writing cave (and there was precious little sleeping going in there, trust me 🙂 ). I’ve turned in the manuscript for my next book, hurrah! And while I wait for revisions from my editor, I finally have some time to gear up for the holidays and, oh yes, update the website. A few sneak peeks at the new book are posted here! I wish you all a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.… Read More »