More New Book Releases – January 2012

More New Book Releases from The Beau Monde Authors for late January and early February

Enjoy!

ROYAL RENEGADE  by  Alicia Rasley

Royal Renegade
Royal Renegade

Publisher: Midsummer Books      Released: January 2012

Regency Escapades by Alicia Rasley feature rakish heroes, reckless heroines, and elegant stories. Royal Renegade offers the reader the historical depth and romantic intensity of the best traditional Regencies.

Alicia Rasley is a RITA-award winning Regency author and e-book bestseller.
ASIN: B006MW3L8I     – ISBN 978-1-4660-5880-4
Available from Amazon and Smashwords

The Story Within Plot Guide for Fiction Writers by Alicia Rasley

 The Story Within Guidebook helps you explore your own story and connect your plot directly to your characters, and vice versa. Using the exercises, you’ll be working towards a more vivid and coherent plot, and vital and active characters. Now in Kindle format!

The Reluctant Lady by Alicia Rasley

Traditional Regency Romance
Is there such a thing as Platonic friendship? The rakish Earl of Tressilian and virtuous Lady Killeaven are determined to prove it’s true—a man and a woman can truly be just friends. In decadent Regency London, of course, their friendship proves more scandalous than any flaming affair.

MR. MONFORT’S MARRIAGE  by  Vonnie Hughes

Mr Montfort's Marriage by Vonnie Hughes
Mr Montfort's Marriage by Vonnie Hughes

Musa Publishing, 978-1-61937-113-2
Regency Historical
www.vonniehughes.com
To be released 27 January, 2012 by www.musapublishing.com
Also available from Amazon, All Romance Ebooks, Smashword, Bookstrand, Kobo, Diesel, Apple, Barnes & Noble

A Secret in Her Kiss by Anna Randol
A Secret in Her Kiss by Anna Randol

A SECRET IN HER KISS  by Anna Randol

Avon, 978-0-06-202580-7
Regency Historical from Harper Collins
www.AnnaRandol.com
Jan. 31, 2021

Coming in February 2012

AN INHERITANCE FOR THE BIRDS  by  Linda Banche

An Inheritance for the Birds by Linda Banche
An Inheritance for the Birds by Linda Banche

Back Cover Blurb

Make the ducks happy and win an estate!
Mr. Christopher “Kit” Winnington can’t believe the letter from his late great-aunt’s solicitor. In order to inherit her estate, he must win a contest against her companion, Miss Angela Stratton. Whoever makes his great-aunt’s pet ducks happy wins.
A contest: What a cork-brained idea. This Miss Stratton is probably a sly spinster who camouflaged her grasping nature from his good-natured relative. There is no way he will let the estate go to a usurper.
Angela never expected her former employer to name her in her will. Most likely, this Mr. Winnington is a trumped-up jackanapes who expects her to give up without a fight. Well, she is made of sterner stuff.
The ducks quack in avian bliss while Kit and Angela dance a duet of desire as they do their utmost to make the ducks–and themselves–happy.

Release date: February 1, 2012
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Linda Banche – All Regency comedy, all from The Wild Rose Press
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LADY ROSABELLA’S RUSELady Rosabella by Ann Lethbridge  by  Ann Lethbridge

Harlequin Historicals, 978-0373296781

Regency Historical
None of the women at an “anything goes” house party catches Garth Evernden’s jaded eye. The only one worth noting is a covered-up lady’s companion with an intriguing hint of exotic beauty the eighth Baron Stanford would like to uncover…
Rose is in fact posing as a widow to find her inheritance—without it, she and her sisters will surely perish! The baron is known for his generosity, and he is so very handsome!
A new solution springs to Rose’s mind…surely becoming mistress to this rake would bring definite advantages?
http://www.annlethbridge.com   http://www.regencyramble.blogspot.com@annlethbridgeAnnLethbridgeAuthorFebruary 2012

SWEET ENEMY  by  Heather Snow  ( Veiled Seduction Book One)

Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow
Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow

Regency Historical Romance with a hint of mystery  – NAL Signet Eclipse,  978-0451236104

Beakers and ball gowns don’t mix, so when a lady chemist goes undercover as a husband-hunter to investigate the earl whose family she thinks murdered her father, romance isn’t part of her formula.  But it only takes one kiss to start a reaction she can’t control…

http://www.HeatherSnowBooks.com

http://www.twitter.com/HeatherSnowRW

http://www.facebook.com/AuthorHeatherSnow

February 7. 2012

MERELY A MISTER  by  Sherry Lynn Ferguson

Merely A Mister
Merely A Mister

Thomas Bouregy &Co./Avalon, ISBN-13: 9780803474611
Traditional Regency
I can be found at www.goodreads.com

Excerpt at www.avalonbooks.com

February 2012

 

 

SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS  by  Jennifer Haymore

Secrets of an Accidental Duchess by Jennifer Haymore
Secrets of an Accidental Duchess by Jennifer Haymore

Grand Central Publishing/978-0446573153
Regency Historical

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February 2012

SIMPLY CARNAL by  Kate Pearce

Simply Carnal by Kate Pearce
Simply Carnal by Kate Pearce

Kensington Aphrodisia, ISBN 978-0-7582- 6945-4
Regency erotic romance
www.katepearce.com
February 2012

 

 

The Rogue's Reform by Regina Scott
The Rogue's Reform by Regina Scott

THE ROGUE’S REFORM by  Regina Scott

Love Inspired Historical, ISBN 978-0-373-82905-7
Inspirational Regency

Jerome Everard expected to inherit his wayward uncle’s estate.  Instead, all has gone to a daughter his uncle never bothered to mention!  Only by disproving his young cousin’s claim can Jerome save the family’s legacy for a schemer.  So why would he find himself drawn to the girl’s lovely governess, Adele Walcott, the woman who holds the key to all his uncle’s secrets?

With Adele’s family fortune, and her marriage prospects, long gone, her goal in life is to secure her charge’s happiness, even if that means taking on her new cousin.  Jerome is surely a rogue like his uncle, for he seems intent on charming her, and making her dream of love again.  When she learns his true motives, will she be able to forgive his past and reform his heart, to make it hers forever?

www.reginascott.com

www.nineteenteen.blogspot.com

February 2012

 

NOT WICKED ENOUGH  by  Carolyn Jewel

Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel

Berkley Sensation, 978-0425246603
Regency Historical

http://www.carolynjewel.com/index.php

Miss Hilary Schools a SCOUNDREL by Samantha Grace

Miss Hilary Schools A Scoundrel
Miss Hilary Schools A Scoundrel

Sourcebooks Casablanca, ISBN: 978-14022- 5831-2
Regency Historical
www.samanthagraceauthor.com
February 2012


 

 

 

 

 

WHEN A SCOT LOVES A LADY  by Katharine Ashe

When A Scot Loves a Lady
When A Scot Loves a Lady

A Falcon Club Novel, Book #1

A spinster fleeing society, a roguish lord bent on seduction, and a quiet little village covered in snow. What could be more deliciously scandalous? But things aren’t always what they seem…

February 28, 2012

Avon, ISBN 978-0062031662

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The Angel and St. Clair  by  Diana Hussey

Angel and St Clair
Angel and St Clair

The mission to France is a perilous venture, but the simmering desire is far more dangerous. A desire the English lord and the lovely young woman he rescues dare not acknowledge if they hope to succeed.

Book of the month for February.  Available from: Pink Petal Publishing

The Glittering Regency Theatre

A cross-post from The Regency Redingote:

The theatres of the Regency did not only glitter with the talents of the great actors who trod their boards. They also glittered with the presence of the many members of the beau monde who flocked to the nightly performances during the season. But more germane to the subject of this article, they glittered with light, all the time. The house lights were never dimmed during a performance in any theatre auditorium in Regency England.

Despite the many instances in scores of Regency romance novels I have read over the years in which the theatre house lights dim and some form of seduction ensues in the darkness, it could not have happened. It was physically and technically impossible to dim the house lights of any theatre auditorium during the years of the Regency. And theatre-goers would have been appalled at the very notion. They came to the theatre to see and be seen. The play itself was secondary to the performances going on in the stalls and private boxes.

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The Journal of Mrs. Arbuthnot by Cheryl Bolen

Today’s article from Cheryl Bolen is a review of the published journals of Harriet Arbuthnot, a close friend and confidant of the Duke of Wellington. Mrs. Arbuthnot was also a social hostess of the Tory party, and knew many of the social and political luminaries of her time. She has recorded her impressions of many of them in her journal. Cheryl Bolen will share her observations on Mrs. Arbuthnot herself, based on that same journal. This review of the journal includes excerpts, which allow Mrs. Arbuthnot to speak to us across the centuries.

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Regency Furniture – What did they do with it?

Regency Furniture can be a real puzzle. What did they do with it?

Can you answer The Beau Monde’s  questions about furniture? eg  What is a Canterbury? What does it do?

Have you ever begun to research one thing and curiosity leads you to other places, people, or objects? How good is your Regency era knowledge?

Bonhams Auction is selling a Mahogany Canterbury, plus lots of other intriguing items sure to stir the imagination of all Regency romance authors. Some items could certainly be used to provide comic relief.

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Top Ten Places to See the Sea in the UK

Top Ten Places to See the Sea in the UK by Jo Ann Ferguson

The sea has had such an impact on British history. It has protected the country so well that the saying goes that the last successful invasion of England was in 1066 (though there have been a lot of unsuccessful ones, which explains the many castles and fortified sites along the shore). The sea currents affect the weather, so you have palm trees in Cornwall and even in northern Scotland. It inspired the formation of a navy that created a worldwide empire and a maritime fleet that made London a center of industry and shipping and finance.

And it helped create a tourist industry that still thrives today. What would 19th century bank holidays have been without a trip to Blackpool for the lower classes and to Brighton for the upper?

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Assembly Room – Round-up of Regency and historical posts

1805-1825 Almack's Assembly Room
1805-1825 Almack's Assembly Room

Assembly Room – Round-up of Regency and historical posts

The Beau Monde is pleased to present lots more great Regency links for you to try.

Title page from La Belle Assemblée or, Bell's ...
La Belle Assembly

 

We could always use more Ackerman’s for Regency fashion: http://ekduncan.blogspot.com/2011/07/regency-era-fashions ackermanns_03.html

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The Sales and Distribution of Mass Market Books by Cheryl Bolen

Your manuscript has been accepted by a publisher, editing has been completed, you have approved the cover design and the book has gone to press. But the next steps are just as important, how will your newly-published novel be sold and distributed? In today’s article, Cheryl Bolen shares details on how and where your book will be sold and the percentages of sales typically achieved in the various venues. She also reveals the methods employed by most publishers’ sales reps to get your book into the hands of your readers.

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Announcing the 2012 Royal Ascot!

Unpublished writers: Polish the first 7000 words of those manuscripts! The 2012 Royal Ascot will open for Entries on February 1st, 2012. In the next few weeks, details will be available on our webpage and through MyRWA, but, for now, here are highlights:

This year’s contest will be open to unpublished authors and authors who have not been contracted in book length fiction by RWA PAN definition in the last 5 years. All entries must have at least partial Regency (Late Georgian) setting, broadly defined: within the United Kingdom between 1780 and 1840. No synopsis is necessary!Our categories will be used to assign first round judges to the manuscript types they prefer:

Regency Historical (longer Regency or Mainstream Regency-set)

Hot Regency (Very sensual to Erotic Regency, at author’s discretion)

Wild Regency (Paranormal, Time Travel, other similar Regency)

Sweet & Mild Regency (Traditional, Inspirational, Young Adult or other without explicit sex).

Each entry will be judged by three judges, including at least one published in Regency Romance. The lowest score will be dropped, and the top six entries will move to the final round.

Our Final Round Judges are:

Agents

  • Stephany Evans, Fine Print Literary
  • Louise Fury, L Perkins Agency
  • Pam Hopkins, Hopkins Literary Associates

Editors

  • Lauren Plude, Hachette Book Group
  • Angela Polidoro, Random House
  • Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks

Besides the February 1st opening, some additional important dates are:

  • Friday April 6th, 2012, midnight PDT: Deadline for all parts of entry
  • Finalists Announced May 25th, 2012
  • Winner(s) will be announced at The Beau Monde Conference

Further details will be announced on the blog and website soon! If you have any questions, feel free to contact this year’s co-coordinators, Sarah Tormey and Wendy La Capra, at royalascotcontest@gmail.com. Thank you!

REGENCY PROMENADE – 3rd Earl of Bathurst

         REGENCY PROMENADE featuring the 3rd Earl of Bathurst

                                            Presented by Nancy Mayer
Earl Bathurst
Earl Bathurst

 Henry Bathurst 3rd Earl Bathurst KG PC (22 May 1762 – 27 July 1834).

He is one who is seldom written about yet he held high offices in the government for most of his life. He was very much in public eye and notice as a member of Liverpool’s cabinet during the Regency. He was secretary of State for War and the Colonies for 15 years.

The first Lord Bathurst was created a baron in 1711. The males went into law, politics and the church. The 2nd Earl, was a judge of common pleas, then Lord High Chancellor (head of the court of Chancery and speaker of the House of Lords). He was also High Steward of England for the Duchess of Kingston’s bigamy trial.

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