Sep 21, 2012
I’ve been to Bermuda and back, home to find the first “official” review of Lord Gray’s List, and I could not be happier! (Or is it the rum talking?)
“Robinson (Mistress by Marriage) launches a Regency series with this appealing tale of sin and redemption. Baron Benton Gray is finally fed up with the way the editor of London’s most popular scandal tabloid, the London List, describes his bachelor exploits. He decides to put his wealth and power to the task and approaches the List’s editor, hoping to buy the rag. Much to Ben’s surprise, the rascally editor is Evangeline Ramsey, his first love, masquerading as a man. She declines his offer, so Ben goes over her head, wheedling a sales agreement from her ailing father. But when he shutters the newspaper, its advertisers and readers threaten to riot. With endearing good humor, Ben rehires Evie, and the two work side-by-side—and sometimes front-to-front—as the smoldering embers of love rekindle flames of passion. What this witty, raunchy comedy lacks in plausibility, it makes up for with wordplay and pure fun.”
Jul 31, 2012
I’m thrilled that Lord Gray’s List will be a featured alternate selection from the Rhapsody Book Club!
Jul 14, 2012
I have not posted in a while, but the big day–my son and daughter-in-law’s renewal of their wedding vows–passed without a hitch on July 7. It was a small wedding (about 35 people), but most of them stayed here last weekend. Things are much quieter now, and the summer fun can begin!
Japanese rights were sold for Mistress by Midnight, and shortly after learning that I got a few Japanese editions of Mistress by Mistake. Since a Japanese restaurant is about to open nearby, I’ll know where to go to celebrate. Isn’t the cover gorgeous? (even though there are strawberries instead of raspberries on the cover, LOL)
The new Edwardian series for Berkley has been named: Ladies Unlaced. I playfully called it “Gibson Girls Gone Wild” as I was writing the first book, In the Arms of the Heiress. And I’m busy with book two, which has a fabulous name (thanks Elyssa Patrick!) that I’m too superstitious to mention.
It has been in the 90s in Maine, so I’ve been hanging out in my air-conditioned writing room or floating in the lake. Hope you’re comfortable where you are!
Jun 26, 2012
For the past four months, I’ve been working on my supersecretproject. It was a departure for me, moving from the late Regency to the Edwardian era. I thought of the book as “Gibson Girls Gone Wild,” although Gibson Girls were uniquely American and the story takes place in England. My working title is In the Arms of the Heiress. I’m thrilled to say that editor Kate Seaver bought it and a second book for the Berkley Sensation line, which means I’ll be published in mass market format. Whee! Thanks to my wonderful agent Laura Bradford who encouraged me to switch things up. It was so much fun to put people on trains and in cars after those bumpy carriage rides! Look for more news on the Evensong Employment Agency and the mysterious woman who runs it…
Jun 7, 2012
“Anything Maggie Robinson writes is a must read for me. I loved Mistress by Marriage where Andrew Rossiter is first introduced and was extremely excited when I heard he would have his own story in Master of Sin. Andrew has a very sordid past and must overcome many obstacles to move forward in his life but once the story begins and you can see what makes Andrew tick….you truly want him to succeed! The heroine, Gemma Peartree, is a spunky governess who had me liking her from the get go. Gemma is also hiding and running from secrets in her past. She and Andrew are a perfect match and need each other to be whole.
At times, the dialog in the book is very witty and funny. These are characters that you can love and root for! The story and love scenes are hot, steamy and keep you wanting more. Master of Sin will be a keeper on my bookshelf. I look forward to more books from Maggie Robinson!” The complete review.
Yay!
