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It’s Finished – Looking for reviewers
Hello, lovely readers.I have just completed my third historical romance novel. It is an Impossible Love trope. If anyone is interested in being an ARC reader, here is the signup sheet.Summary: An Unexpected Lady She has a history to discover, and he has a mystery to unravel and a family to protect. Their love is Read more
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What makes a relationship romantic?
Trust: Trust is the foundation of a romantic relationship. It’s essential to feel secure and confident in your partner’s commitment, loyalty, and reliability.I recently finished a Cara Devlin novel, ‘Nature of the Crime’, and one of my favorite scenes came near the end, where the main male character rescues the female main character. Even though Read more
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Excerpt from a deleted scene Marry Me, Duke
“He slipped the ring onto her finger, sealing their promise and giving her a light kiss, and then the pressure was gone, and her lips were cold from his absence.As she walked out of the chapel, hand in hand with her new husband, he glanced down at her with that same impassive and steady look Read more
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What makes a relationship romantic?
Respect: Mutual respect is key to a romantic relationship. Each partner should value and appreciate the other’s opinions, boundaries, and individuality.My favorite historical novels are those where the main male character goes against societal norms in that he actually respects the main female character. If he admires and supports her, all the better. Yes, this Read more
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A Writer’s Corner – What happens in the third draft
Working on the third draft of a novel is the most nail-biting stage of the writing process. This is where I cut out scenes that aren’t necessary to the story arc and start working on better prose. It’s a total immersion by getting into the skin of the characters and fine-tuning the dialogue and pace. Read more
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A Writer’s Corner – Writing Love Scenes
The love scenes are the most difficult scenes to write. In my books, I thought I handled the emotional part of desire very well but did not handle the Instalove and obsession well at all. This is so much a part of the romance genre, and it has always felt very unconvincing to me. It Read more
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DEE HARPER LEWIS 