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Marguerite Kaye is a prolific historical romance author hailing from Argyll’s West Coast. She is a voracious consumer of books, Scotland’s world-class larder, and the occasional cocktail.
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Seconds Out, Round Two!
I adore creating secondary characters to populate my books and provide a bit of light relief and added colour. So much so that I have to work extremely hard not to let my cameo roles take centre stage. Time after … Continue reading
Clyde-Built Heroes
I live on the west coast of Scotland, and my writing room faces directly onto the Clyde estuary. The opportunities to avoid working are endless. I can watch the ferries plying back and forward across the river, follow … Continue reading
What I’ve Been Reading
Having finished researching all things Venetian for the third of my MATCHES MADE IN SCANDAL series, HIS RAGS TO RICHES CONTESSA (which isn’t out until November, so I’ll forego any shameless plugging!), I’ve treated myself to devouring a few of … Continue reading
From Courtesan to Convenient Wife Giveaway Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway to celebrate the release of FROM COURTESAN TO CONVENIENT WIFE and for all the fascinating comments on the City of Light. Congratulations to Joye who has won first prize of the necklace and a signed … Continue reading
From Courtesan to Convenient Wife – Release Day and Giveaway
Today I’m celebrating the release of FROM COURTESAN TO CONVENIENT WIFE, which is out now in print and digital, in the US, UK and Canada. This is the second book in the MATCHES MADE IN SCANDAL quartet which features four … Continue reading
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A Romantic Paris Walk in the Footsteps of Two Lovers
I’m a great believer in the old adage that the best way to discover a city is on foot. Nowhere is that more true than Paris, where the top attractions are contained in a relatively compact area. Getting lost is … Continue reading
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Tagged From Courtesan to Convenient Wife, Paris, Walks
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Paris Picnics – Top Spots and Tastes
Sophia, the heroine of my April release, FROM COURTESAN TO CONVENIENT WIFE is, like me, a bit of a foodie. I love exploring food markets, sampling the stallholder’s wares and shopping for lunch. For me, a picnic at the airport … Continue reading
Kilmun Church and the Holy Loch
One of my favourite cycle routes, especially in the evening when I’ve been working all day and want to clear my head, is along the side of the Holy Loch, where I’ve got the choice of heading up to Glen … Continue reading
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Tagged Kilmun, Strangers at the Altar, Unwed and Unrepentant
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From Governess to Countess Giveaway Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway celebrating the release of FROM GOVERNESS TO COUNTESS. It seems like the most popular cover is the US one, though quite a few of you did like the close of up the … Continue reading
From Governess to Countess Release Day and Giveaway
Today I’m celebrating the release of FROM GOVERNESS TO COUNTESS, which is out now in print and digital, in the US, UK and Canada. This is the first of my new quartet, MATCHES MADE IN SCANDAL, which features four … Continue reading
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Tagged From Governess to Countess, Giveaway, Matches Made in Scandal
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Venice Unmasked
The third book in my Matches Made in Scandal series is set in Venice in 1819 around Carnival, the notoriously sinful and decadent annual festival which drew pleasure seekers from all corners of Europe. Becky, my heroine, is there on … Continue reading
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Tagged From Card Sharp to Contessa, Matches Made in Scandal, Venice
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I Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Rose from Ohio, whose name popped out of my prize draw. Though I would love to keep this for myself, I will be sending the pendant off to her very soon. I’m just putting the finishing touches to my … Continue reading
New Year, New Website, New Blog and a Giveaway
Welcome A New Year and a long overdue refurb of my website is complete. If this is your first visit, then it’s lovely to see you. If this is a return visit, then I’m very glad you took the time … Continue reading
New Release and Some Seasonal Bargains
Scandal at the Christmas Ball is out today, with two romances, one from me and one from Bronwyn Scott. If you’ve read the first of our Brockmore collaborations, Scandal at the Midsummer Ball then you’ll be familiar with the Duke and Duchess of … Continue reading
Website Update
I am currently in the process of a major revamp of this site. Please bear with me for the next few weeks while I work through the changes. Coming soon, a new blog and a re-launch. In the meantime, I’d … Continue reading
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