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Book 4: For the Love of a Lairdess Update
For the Love of a Lairdess almost felt like writing a fantasy instead of a regency romance. It had these outlandish, unbelievable plot lines going through it like what one might imagine the golden ropes of fate to do, if…
What was the Demi-monde in the Regency Era? Regency Romance Research
If I had to classify Kitty’s existence as the demi-monde in For the Love of a Courtesan, I would say that she had been on the fringes of that society. Seeing how the demi-monde was on the fringes of society…
Reading of the Banns and Cathedrals in the Regency Era
As I was writing For the Love of a Courtesan, I wanted to incorporate some historically accurate cathedral settings. I decided to pick St. James’s Cathedral to be the wedding venue for North and Kitty. However, I wanted to pull…
Regency Era Duels: Romance Novel Research
The focal point in For the Love of a Courtesan is the duel. It is the part of the book that really uproots everything and changes how the main characters (North and Kitty) interact with one another. For this scene,…
A Hidden Gem in Edinburgh: McEwan’s Tavern and its Role in For the Love of a Scottish Lass
In For the Love of a Scottish Lass, I wanted to capture the essence of historic Scotland, and one of the key settings that brings the story to life is McEwan’s Tavern. Nestled close to the bustling Portobello Promenade in…
