Julia Justiss's passion for sailors and history is deeply rooted in her childhood spent near the colonial town of Annapolis, Maryland. Even as a twelve-year-old, she was a junior tour guide, immersing visitors in a locale steeped in revolutionary fervor. Her long-standing observation of future naval officers at the United States Naval Academy seemed to foreshadow her eventual marriage to one. Her literary journey, beginning with favorite settings from ancient Egypt to Regency England, evolved from story idea notebooks to poetry and journalism before she fully embraced historical romance. Now residing in East Texas, she finds inspiration in landscapes that evoke classic tales, dedicating herself to the craft of storytelling.
Set in 1830s England, the story intertwines the lives of a soldier who has become a duke and a modern-day Cinderella. As their paths cross, they navigate societal expectations and personal challenges, exploring themes of love, identity, and transformation. The narrative promises a blend of romance and adventure as these two characters from different worlds confront their destinies and the barriers that stand in their way.
The protagonist is resolute in her choice to remain a spinster, defying societal expectations of marriage. As she navigates her life, she encounters various challenges and relationships that test her independence and convictions. Through her journey, themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the complexities of love and friendship are explored, showcasing the struggle between personal desires and societal pressures. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the meaning of fulfillment and the true essence of companionship.
Her lessons in flirtation... Might work too well!
Has the reluctant wallflower... finally met her match?
The Railway Countess: She didn't want to marry, least of all a Viscount! Marcella Cranmore wants to avoid marriage and continue using her mathematical expertise to help her railway engineer father -- but her mother insists on her having a season. At her first ball, Marcella's relieved to see someone she knows, railway investor Crispin D'Aubignon. Conversing with the viscount is safe, for she's as off-limits to him as he is to her...except that is only increasing the fascination!
Her good friend... Is suddenly a duke's heir!
His new Governess... Is getting under his skin!
The obvious solution: A marriage of convenience!
Scandalous men about ton! The Rake to Rescue Her When Alastair Ransleigh sees Diana, Duchess of Graveston, for the first time since she jilted him, he makes her a shockingly insulting offer…the chance to become his mistress! And, even more shocking, she accepts! But Diana is no longer the bold, passionate girl Alastair once loved, she’s been destroyed by her husband. Alistair becomes determined to save her – his thoughts of revenge turn to rescue… The Rake to Reveal Her Dominic Ransleigh lost more than his arm in battle – he lost his reason for living. Returning to his family mansion, he shuns all society. If only his beautiful, plain-speaking tenant Theodora Branwell wasn’t so hard to ignore… Thea knows the consequences of temptation, but she also can’t resist the handsome, wounded soldier. Could she be his new reason to live?