I studied art history in college and grad school. Art history is a passion of mine, which shouldn’t be a surprise if you read my books. I can’t help but sneak in careers and storylines around works of art. In Royal Collection, my Kindle World novella, a rediscovered Titian causes problems for the hero and heroine.

The premise, that a work by Titian was sold to cover a debt from King Charles I, is based in truth. Charles amassed an amazing collection of art that was sold off after the republicans overthrew him. Art was scattered all over and this year a rather unique exhibition united as many of the paintings as possible. (Wish I could go!!!)

An ‘impossible dream’: Charles I’s art collection to be brought back to UK

In recent years, there have been some significant works of art coming out of the shadows. I was very inspired by the Leonardo da Vinci painting, Salvator Mundi, that recently sold and smashed all sorts of records (article about the painting, click here). As if the works of art themselves aren’t enough to capture the imagination, finding treasure when you least expect is inspiring.

Royal Collection available now, exclusively on Amazon.com

P.S. Tiny Island Summer is on sale for only $0.99 this week, through Friday, January 19th. Click here

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Big news!

My publisher, Kindle Press, has put Tiny Island Summer, the second novel in my True North series, on sale through Friday, January 19th.

Don’t miss your chance to get this Kindle Scout winning book for only $0.99. Click here

Thanks to her job, Darcy Rogus has been relocated to the middle of nowhere. But with her determination to succeed and her best friend by her side, nothing is going to sidetrack Darcy achieving her career goals, especially not a handsome and brooding next-door neighbor.

Ben Hampton has put his life on hold to take care of his ailing mother, and he can’t let himself get distracted by anything, even if those distractions come with enticing hazel eyes.

When a misunderstanding has unexpected ramifications, Darcy and Ben can’t get out of each other’s way fast enough. Staying away is easier said than done on an island of fewer than three hundred people.

 

 

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Again this year, I’m delighted to be included in the Cook Memorial Public Library’s Local Author Fair. I’ll be at Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills, Illinois from 2:30pm until 4pm, selling paperback copies of Tiny Island Summer and Tidal Patterns.

I’d love to meet you if you want to stop by!

Thanks to her job, Darcy Rogus has been relocated to the middle of nowhere. But with her determination to succeed and her best friend by her side, nothing is going to sidetrack Darcy achieving her career goals, especially not a handsome and brooding next-door neighbor.

Ben Hampton has put his life on hold to take care of his ailing mother, and he can’t let himself get distracted by anything, even if those distractions come with enticing hazel eyes.

When a misunderstanding has unexpected ramifications, Darcy and Ben can’t get out of each other’s way fast enough. Staying away is easier said than done on an island of fewer than three hundred people.

 

 

Elizabeth Shaw is the preeminent, and only, planner at the historic beach resort on an island off the Georgia coast. She’s sure she’ll land the newly created role overseeing all major events. Then she’ll get a raise and won’t be forced to leave.

Mark Edwards doesn’t need any more stress. He’s ready to slow down and enjoy the tiny seaside town he calls home. His boss pushes him to apply for the new management position and he agrees. After a decade in catering, he’s sure he can do the events job without any trouble.

Neither counted on the other getting in the way.