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A Most Unsuitable Match

Dear Reader,

Could it be that one of the most eligible bachelors in England has been snared by an Irish upstart? Word has been received that Viscount B, a most staid young man, is wooing a young lady who is rumored to be the daughter of an Irish earl. One wonders what he can be thinking to pursue such an unsuitable match.

As no one in the ton knows much about the lady (if she truly is a lady) or her family, the Tattler’s intrepid reporters are looking into the matter. We have learned that the lady is quite on her own, impoverished, orphaned and lacking any family of influence. Worse, in these times of great unrest, there is some murkiness about the family’s loyalty to King and Country.

It must be mentioned that Lord B is an heir to Lord S, whose work for the Crown during our recent wars is whispered about. Surely the heir to such an estimable peer would not consort with one of England’s enemies?

Rest assured that your Teatime Tattler is pursuing this story.

The Viscount’s Seduction

Book Two, Sons of the Spy Lord

Searching for the Truth

Lady Sirena Hollister has lost her family, her home, and even her fey abilities, but somehow the fairies have handed her an unexpected chance at a Season in London. From her place on the fringes of high society, she resolves to find the truth about her only brother’s vanishing, and settle her family’s score with the wily English Spy Lord, the Earl of Shaldon. Soon enough, her schemes stir up an unknown enemy…and spark danger of a different sort, in the person of the Earl’s handsome heir, Viscount Bakeley.

Seducing the Beauty

The impertinent hoyden Bakeley met years earlier was as wild as her Irish roots, and just as unlucky. And she’s still an Irish traitor’s sister! But Lady Sirena has grown into a beauty whose charm and courage intrigue him. When danger threatens, Bakeley comes to her rescue, risking scandal, the ton’s disapproval, his interfering father’s ire…and his own heart.

If you like your historical romance filled with exciting twist and turns, buy your copy today! Only 99 cents through July 31st.

The Viscount’s Seduction, Book Two of the Sons of the Spy Lord Series, is a stand-alone romance.

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USA Today bestselling author Alina K. Field earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German literature, but prefers the much happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S., after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern California and hasn’t looked back. She shares her home with a rescued and not too yippy chihuahua, and entertains grandkids as often as possible.

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Lady Smuggler Saved by Handsome Nobleman

Our intrepid reporter informs us that a young French lady, who recently escaped the guillotine and now lives in Sussex, was caught signaling to smugglers. She was about to be dragged to the lockup by the excisemen when a well-known young nobleman suddenly claimed her as his affianced wife.

Scandalous indeed, but it can be difficult and dangerous to gainsay a nobleman (who, we assume, was in the grasp of foolish lust). However, there’s worse: for the lady was overheard to say she doesn’t want to marry the nobleman at all!

Why, you ask? We don’t know the answer. But what we do know is that a French spy is working on the Sussex coast, sending information to France via the smugglers—the selfsame smuggling gang to which the young lady belongs.

Will she escape her just desserts? Draw your own conclusions…

To make her way in England, French refugee Noelle de Vallon becomes a smuggler. Richard, Lord Boltwood, saves her from arrest, but she cannot trust him. He already broke her heart once. Never again.

Richard is tasked with a mission: to catch a spy. Noelle is the prime suspect. How can he catch the real culprit while protecting the lady who stole his heart and won’t forgive him for breaking hers?

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Miracles of Love

Dear Mr. Clemens,

As your local correspondent in Fenwick has no doubt informed you, our dear little village has been at the center of a miraculous discovery.

Mr. Barnaby Ash, a talented historian, has not only found true love here in our seaside home, but has paved the way for others to do likewise. Thanks to his diligence and the assistance of our own favorite spinster, Miss Joy Tully, a local legend was unearthed and solved.

We shall ignore the prattle about Mr. Ash growing wings and speaking in ancient tongues. That is mere gossip. But the truth is no less strange. According to a manuscript found in a local resident’s library, fae once dwelt in these parts. And one of them fell in love with a human traveler. To celebrate their love, they blessed the waters at a local spring.

As the owner of The Queen’s Barque Inn, I can proudly say that our well stands upon that very site. One has simply to drink from the well to find true happiness with one’s beloved.

Of course, a visit to the well would be impossible without staying on the property where it is found. Grand renovations are taking place to host all the hopeful lovers that make the journey to our isolated village. I assure you, you will not only find your happy ending but will make memories that last a lifetime.

Eager to welcome you,

Henry Brewster, Esq.

The Legend Begins, a novella

In the Forevers in Fenwick series

A mysterious manuscript promises a blessing upon the neglected village of Fenwick on Sea. It is up to a shy scholar and a free-spirited spinster to make it come true. And all they have to do is fall in love.

Released on 2 June 2026

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About the Author

Elizabeth Donne writes award-winning sweet Regency romance, a natural outpouring of a lifelong love affair with English literature.

Although Elizabeth has lived in Cape Town, South Africa for most of her life, she has traveled to 5 continents and loves to learn about local culture. In 2015, Elizabeth moved to Iowa with her husband, their two children, two cats, and their African bush dog.

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There’s a New Lyon in the House!

Dearest Gentle Reader:

It has come to this reporter’s attention that there might just be a new Lyon’s Den member who might be in search of a wife! Rumor has it that Mrs. Dove-Lyon is currently making a small fortune, not from her gambling establishment, but her side hustle as Society’s matchmaker.

Yes, dearest Reader, you read that correctly. For a substantial fee and with the right connections, the Black Widow of Whitehall will most certainly find a suitable match for even the most questionable of reputations, not that Captain Gideon Tyler isn’t a man of wealth. But as a second son of the late earl, he might have a harder time finding a match with a woman who can overlook his scar received during the war.

Still… he’s been seen recently at the Lyon’s Den tables with more frequency and, given his losing streak, he might find himself in debt to the Black Widow of Whitehall. We all know what is sure to happen after that.

Stay tuned to your reliable Teatime Tattler for more news on who just might capture Captain Tyler’s eye.


Belle Sherry Ewing shares this little tidbit on her latest release, No Ordinary Lyon: Lyon Den Connected World. Read on to learn more about this exciting Regency novel.

No Ordinary Lyon:
Lyon’s Den Connected World
By Sherry Ewing

Sometimes you choose love… Sometimes it chooses you.

Captain Gideon Tyler, a second son and former soldier, has returned scarred from the war. Years of lost memory make it hard for him to rebuild his life. His mother adds to the burden, expecting him to marry. Him! With no title and a flawed memory!

Then comes a chance encounter at the Lyon’s Den.

Miss Violet Barnet considers herself forward thinking and independent. But when her cousin Patience makes a deal with the notorious Mrs. Dove-Lyon to find Violet a husband, she goes along with the plan.

Mrs. Dove-Lyon arranges several meetings with gentlemen, but none of them are the man she met briefly and cannot forget.

Over several meetings at the Lyon’s Den, the connection between Gideon and Violet continues to grow, but someone else is working against their relations. When Violet is put in sudden danger, Gideon steps up and offers his protection.

Can Gideon and Violet overcome the obstacles put before them, to allow love at first sight to fully bloom in their hearts?

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Bluestocking Belle Sherry Ewing has been with the Belles since they first formed. She picked up her first historical romance when she was a teenager and has been hooked ever since. An award-winning and bestselling author, she writes historical and time travel romances to awaken the soul one heart at a time. When not writing, she can be found in the San Francisco area at her day job as an Information Technology Specialist. You can learn more about Sherry and her books on her website where a new adventure awaits you on every page at https://www.SherryEwing.com or on the tab above here on the Belles’s site.

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A Tale of a Loyal Knight and a Headstrong Lady

Dearest Gentle Reader,

This edition of the Teatime Tattler has a treat for you! 

Lest you think gossip is the invention of a more civilized society abundant in idle pastimes, let me remind you that one of our oldest bits of scandal in the archives dates back nearly 800 years to the 13th century. It would seem scandalous ladies, ne’er-do-well lords, and tittering maids are not just a thing of The Ton.

I have it on very good authority that a certain Lord Hawk (leader of a deliciously dangerous band of warriors called the Band of Bastards) tried to charm a lady into spilling her secrets for his own gain! King Edward I of England may have commanded Hawk to find the traitor rumored to be lurking within Hawkspur Castle, but seducing the fair Lady Alyce, sister of the castle lord, in the name of duty is beyond the pale.

Nevertheless, that is exactly what the venerable Lord Hawk tried to do, but he was no match for the lady’s forthright candor and admirable loyalty to her family and the people of Hawkspur village. She may have looked like a shy, demure woman easily manipulated by the machinations of men…but that, dear reader, is exactly the type of woman to turn a man’s world upside down.

Before this scandalous story comes to its unexpected conclusion, bounds will be broken, hearts will be bruised, blood will be shed, a king will be defied, sheets will be twisted, bodies will intertwine, and a surprising victor will emerge from the rubble. Take it from me, this is a story far too titillating to tell in just a few paragraphs. The treason, intrigue, and passion (so, so much passion!) will keep you perched on the edge of your seat while you beg for your corset to be loosened so you may catch your breath.

Lucky for us, the story was captured in all of its glorious detail (thanks to the tittering maid with a penchant for love stories) in a tome titled Heart of the Hawk for your complete enjoyment. Do partake of this book and see for yourself that conniving, collusion, scandal, and scheming have been around since the dawn of time!

Heart of the Hawk

Can the love of a loyal knight and a headstrong lady survive the test of the king’s wrath?

“Hawk” Grogan, the king’s most trusted knight, has never failed a mission. When the king sends him to Hawkspur Castle in the Welsh Marches to uncover suspected treason, Hawk has every intention of getting to the truth at any cost. He soon learns, however, that there’s one factor in his plan that he hasn’t accounted for–Lady Alyce. The lord’s sister is obstinate, an incompetent liar, easily flustered, and completely beguiling.

Lady Alyce is reluctantly drawn to the brooding knight who trusts no one, roams the castle as if it is his own, and pricks her temper at every opportunity. She is desperate to prove to him that everyone at Hawkspur Castle, English and Welsh alike, is loyal to the king of England. As war erupts around her, she will do everything necessary to save her brother and the village she loves from ruin.

But something is amiss at Hawkspur and Lady Alyce is determined to discover what it is before Hawk can, despite her growing attraction to him. As plots are uncovered and alliances forged, the bond between Hawk and Alyce grows stronger, even as they are both forced to question whether the other can be trusted.

Will their opposing loyalties tear them apart? Or are they willing to forsake king and country to be together?

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About the Author

I’ve been making up stories to entertain myself for as long as I can remember and started writing stories soon after graduating college. But the road to becoming a published author has been a long one with many of life’s interruptions (mostly a very demanding day job). But I kept dreaming, and now I am a full-time writer!

I’m obsessed with medieval Great Britain, but especially 13th century England and Wales during the time of the Welsh battles for independence with King Edward I of England. Castles and knights captured my attention early on, so it’s no surprise that my books are medieval romances set in the Welsh March during the 13th century.

You can typically find me in Greece where I live in a seaside village with my own handsome hero. When not indulging in the amazing scenery and history of Greece, I like spending time with our son in Los Angeles, extended family in Minnesota, or exploring castles and countrysides in the UK and Europe.

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