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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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Out December 2018
Out December 2018
What I’ve Been Reading
The first book in my new Marriage of Convenience quartet is mostly set in London, so my reading time in the last while has been indulgent fiction rather than research. And without planning it, I seem to have been focusing … Continue reading
Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to Mel who won first prize in my giveaway, and to runners up Donna and Shelly. Thank you to all who entered for your Carnival suggestions, I wish I could have seen them. For UK readers, you might know … Continue reading
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Celebrating the Release of His Rags to Riches Contessa with a Giveaway
Today I’m celebrating the release of HIS RAGS TO RICHES CONTESSA which is out now in print and digital in the UK, US and Canada. This is the third book in the MATCHES MADE IN SCANDAL quartet which features four … Continue reading
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Darn It! It’s that Madame LeClerc Again
One of my favourite creations is Madame LeClerc, the most sought-after modiste in Regency Bond Street. She first arrived to England in the company of Lady Serena in The Rake and the Heiress, set in 1816. Madame was a Parisian … Continue reading
Welcome to My Worlds
I have always been fascinated by the impressive architecture and ornate interiors of stately homes and grand public buildings. My pet hates however, are frustratingly roped-off rooms, or doors marked ‘private’. September Doors Open Days in the UK are a … Continue reading
History or Heresy?
When I first started writing historical romances I admit I was something of a history purist, some might say zealot. Not for me lazy research, anachronistic names, objects or constructs, and as for committing the heinous crime of getting history … Continue reading
Places to Fall in Love – 10 Free Reads from Mills & Boon
Today, Mills & Boon reveal the UKs top ten most romantic places, and they are celebrating by releasing ten specially commissioned short stories, one for each location. I am absolutely thrilled to have been chosen to write A Scandalous Liaison … Continue reading
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I Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Laurie G for her winning comment. Thank you to everyone for the comments and the congratulations. Now it’s back to work for me, and getting on with book number 48!
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A Giveaway to Celebrate Ten Years Since ‘The Call’
I first tried my hand at writing a Mills & Boon romance when the initial glamour and excitement of my career in IT began to pall. How can that be? I hear you cry but trust me, life was never … Continue reading
What I’ve Been Reading
The last in my MATCHES MADE IN SCANDAL series, A SCANDALOUS WINTER WEDDING is set in London and Scotland which didn’t require me to do any research reading. So it’s been on to pastures new, history-wise for me, with some … Continue reading
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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