When a notorious rogue falls in love at first sight with an enchanting beauty, he does not know that she is a temperamental man-hater...or that her companion is the real woman of his dreams.
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When I was a kid, I thought you had to be someone extraordinary to become an author. I always loved to read and write, but was too unsure of myself to believe that I could ever become a published author. I've been fortunate enough in my life to have someone stand by me and repeatedly tell me I can do it. My advice to anyone who wants to write is, find someone who believes in you and cling to them! It's not an easy road, but it's worth it.
I read mysteries - Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, among other authors - and then discovered, quite by accident, Regency romances. I suppose it's no surprise that when I decided to try writing seriously, I wrote a Regency. Absentee Heart, my first attempt, was published by Rubenesque Romances in 1997, but is still available online from Blackfriars Publications.
My first *big* break was with Zebra Books, for their Regency line. Lord St. Claire's Angel, my first with Zebra, is still a favorite among many reviewers. I wrote over twenty Regency romance novels and anthology contributions for them, and adored every moment of it.
But I wanted more' I wanted to write longer and more in-depth stories. I wanted to explore a darker side to life, and go beyond the shores and time of Regency England. I love mystery, and feel that every good story is truly a mystery in a sense; even if there is no murder involved in a romance novel (though there actually *may be* in my newest books - wink wink!!) there is mystery in love.
How are the hero and heroine going to get together? Will they know immediately that they belong together, or will they have to suffer and find each other through turmoil? What will happen to keep them apart, and can they defeat every obstacle to come together finally?
I have been fortunate enough recently to move on to write paranormal (werewolf) historical romance for Berkley Books and am loving every second of it. Set in the Lower Saxony region of Germany in 1795, the 'Awaiting' books are a fabulous and thrilling departure for me. The spookiness of a gothic castle in Germany, lies and deception, twisted family secrets and the dark world of weird occurrences makes for a rich and colorful tapestry when woven with human foibles and thrilling, erotic love and lust!
Romantic Times said about my first paranormal with Berkley, Awaiting the Moon, that: 'By mixing a classic gothic with paranormal overtones Simpson has a winner. This impossible-to-put-down romance belongs alongside Victoria Holt, Phyllis Whitney and Daphne du Maurier. Here is a pure classic plotline with just the right touch of the ominous, the perfect amount of suspense and plenty of sexual tension to keep you reading late into the night and finish satiated.'
About the second they said: 'Simpson continues the Wolfram saga as a young woman becomes entwined in dark secrets while threads of werewolves myth, greed, passion, lies and deceptions swirl around pulling you into a tightly crafted paranormal romance with gothic overtones. Victoria Holt would be proud.'
I was thrilled! What an honour to be compared to those writers. As I suppose you can tell, dear reader, I'm enjoying the ride so far... long may it last!
I read mysteries - Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, among other authors - and then discovered, quite by accident, Regency romances. I suppose it's no surprise that when I decided to try writing seriously, I wrote a Regency. Absentee Heart, my first attempt, was published by Rubenesque Romances in 1997, but is still available online from Blackfriars Publications.
My first *big* break was with Zebra Books, for their Regency line. Lord St. Claire's Angel, my first with Zebra, is still a favorite among many reviewers. I wrote over twenty Regency romance novels and anthology contributions for them, and adored every moment of it.
But I wanted more' I wanted to write longer and more in-depth stories. I wanted to explore a darker side to life, and go beyond the shores and time of Regency England. I love mystery, and feel that every good story is truly a mystery in a sense; even if there is no murder involved in a romance novel (though there actually *may be* in my newest books - wink wink!!) there is mystery in love.
How are the hero and heroine going to get together? Will they know immediately that they belong together, or will they have to suffer and find each other through turmoil? What will happen to keep them apart, and can they defeat every obstacle to come together finally?
I have been fortunate enough recently to move on to write paranormal (werewolf) historical romance for Berkley Books and am loving every second of it. Set in the Lower Saxony region of Germany in 1795, the 'Awaiting' books are a fabulous and thrilling departure for me. The spookiness of a gothic castle in Germany, lies and deception, twisted family secrets and the dark world of weird occurrences makes for a rich and colorful tapestry when woven with human foibles and thrilling, erotic love and lust!
Romantic Times said about my first paranormal with Berkley, Awaiting the Moon, that: 'By mixing a classic gothic with paranormal overtones Simpson has a winner. This impossible-to-put-down romance belongs alongside Victoria Holt, Phyllis Whitney and Daphne du Maurier. Here is a pure classic plotline with just the right touch of the ominous, the perfect amount of suspense and plenty of sexual tension to keep you reading late into the night and finish satiated.'
About the second they said: 'Simpson continues the Wolfram saga as a young woman becomes entwined in dark secrets while threads of werewolves myth, greed, passion, lies and deceptions swirl around pulling you into a tightly crafted paranormal romance with gothic overtones. Victoria Holt would be proud.'
I was thrilled! What an honour to be compared to those writers. As I suppose you can tell, dear reader, I'm enjoying the ride so far... long may it last!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, good characters,
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This review is from: Lord Pierson Reforms (Zebra Regency Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
Drunk and drenched, and at the mercy of two Cyprians, Lord Pierson has just reached an ultimate low. And then he finds his salvation: in the form of a beautiful woman. He spots an angelic woman in a passing carriage, and he vows to meet her and make her his wife. Through her, he WILL be reformed.The lady in question is Lady Rowena Revington, a spoiled, self-indulging brat. It is Amy Corbett's job, as Rowena's chaperone, to find a husband for the willful girl. But Lady Rowena has no desire to marry. She lives to make every man fall head-over-heels in love with her, Lord Pierson included. As it happens, sweet Amy is the one who truly has budding feelings for the reforming viscount. I enjoyed this book very much. Actually, it's better than most of the books I've recently read. The characters (especially the secondary characters, which includes the charming and crafty Lord Bainsbridge) are engaging, and you really want to know what happens to them. Romantically, each character ends up with the right person, and the ending is sure to leave a smile on any reader's face. On the flip side, there were certainly times when I wished the book would move a little bit faster. Also, I thought the characters were a bit superficial at times. Overall, though, it's a really good book. I enjoy Donna Simpson very much, and I hope she has a story for Lady Harriet (Bainsbridge's bluestocking sister) underway.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
nice read,
By tregatt (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lord Pierson Reforms (Zebra Regency Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
When Dante Delacourt, Viscount Pierson, catches sight of the delectable Lady Rowena Revington as he is trying to make his way home after a night spent drinking heavily at the Bacchanal Club, he firmly believes that Fate has sent him a message of sorts. Then and there, Dante decides to change his ways, to eschew his hitherto rakish ways, and to become more responsible and respectable; for Dante believes that the Lady Rowena is the very embodiment of perfection and purity, and so has decided to do all he humanly can in order to be worthy of his "angel." Little does Dante realize that Lady Rowena is actually a very spoilt and autocratic young lady, and a very canny flirt. Or that employed as Lady Rowena's chaperone is a sweet tempered and steadfast young lady (Miss Amy) who embodies all the qualities that Dante believes the Lady Rowena possesses; a young lady who has, furthermore, lost her heart to him! Will Dante realize that Amy is the real prize? Or will he continue to moon after Lady Rowena, thus breaking Amy's heart?While "Lord Pierson Reforms" revolves around a much used plot-line, what lifts this novel above the usual are the bits where Amy grows a backbone and tells Lady Rowena off, the developing bond between Dante and Amy, and the portrayal of the friendship that exists between Dante and his best friend, Lord Bainbridge. While sweet natured, Amy is not a doormat, and I really liked that Amy figured out early on in the book how to deal with Lady Rowena, and that she was not shy about wielding what little power she had. I also liked that the authour allowed us to see why Dante and Amy were a perfect match; and why although Dante and Bainbridge were such polar opposites in temperament, they were still best friends. But I was disappointed that Donna Simpson did not go into why Lady Rowena and her father seemed to have no relationship with each other, and that things with Bainbridge's sister, a character I really liked, were left hanging. Perhaps there is a book or two there? (Hint, hint). On the whole, though, if you're looking for a nice, non-taxing and enjoyable book to unwind with, "Lord Pierson Reforms" may be just the ticket.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
So sad to find this book so dire,
By Susan Smith (A small rural village in the English Midlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lord Pierson Reforms (Zebra Regency Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read many of this author's books and enjoyed most of them; indeed some are, in my view, in the 5 star/keeper category. Not this one. I admit I gave up after page 75. The stilted, silly dialogue, the ridiculous over-done cardboard characters and the wholly unbelievable plot was too much and, frankly, I was not prepared to waste my time plodding through something that had already bored me to tears. The author seemed to have found a plot she could not properly bring in line and then populated it with characters who could not catch my attention. It was, sadly, for me a huge, huge disappointment. Hopefully this is a one-off aberration!
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