C ReviewsCalifornia / Contemporary / debut novel / New Adult / trilogy / tycoon hero / virgin heroine3 Comments
Dear Ms. Aubrey: I enjoyed the short story “the Love Letter,” so decided to try this debut novel, despite not being a big fan of contemporary trilogies about innocent virgins and billionaire tycoons. As it turned out, I liked it… except for the innocent virgin/billionaire tycoon parts. There might be ... more >
Contests/Giveaways / Interviewsdebut novel / first-sale / giveaway53 Comments
Come July 20, the Romance Writers of America will honor novels in eleven categories with the RITA award. Once again, Dear Author welcomes the Best First Book finalists. This year, I’ve asked the authors to offer readalikes, so you might just find a good match with a new author. At ... more >
B+ Reviews / C- Reviewscross-dressing / debut novel / historical romance / mistorical55 Comments
Dear Ms.Cowan, Your historical romance debut, Untamed, centers on Kit Sutherland, child of a fortune hunter and an earl’s daughter. Brought up in a shabby country manor, Kit lacks the manners of a well-born young lady. By contrast, Lydia, Kit’s younger sister, is poised, beautiful, and has made a successful ... more >