Kiss 2020 Goodbye Hop Thank you for joining us on our Kiss 2020 Goodbye Hop! Just follow these simple directions to be eligible to win a $100 Amazon gift card as well as a chance to win a digital copy of Faye’s Sacrifice!! Hop to each romance author’s link and find the name of the…
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List Lassies Gifting Suggestions for 2020
List Lassies 2020 Gift Suggestions Not sure what to get your loved ones for the holidays? Not sure what to ask for yourself? Or to yourself from yourself (don’t worry, we do it too LOL)? The List Lassies are here to help with our annual gifting suggestions brought to you by Lori Ann Bailey,…
Holiday Cookie Hop – WWII Carrot Biscuits
The Cookie Hop is Back! Welcome back to our annual Historical Romance Cookie Hop for a chance to win in $150 gift card as well as other fun little prizes along the way! The rules are easy: Hop to each link (posted on 12/4), which will take you to a historical author’s FB page, web…
The Last Bookshop in London Cover Reveal!!!
I feel like this cover truly captures so much of the story in one elegant scene. Grace, the heroine, is in the wonderful bookshop where she learns to love books (as we all do). And the backdrop reflects the ongoing war as she is reading letters from her best friend the man who has stolen her…
The Highlander’s Lady Knight is here!
I am so excited to get to share this book with you, as I really loved writing Cormac and Isolde’s story. One of the highlights of working on this multi-author project was that my hero is the twin brother for Eliza Knight’s hero in her book, The Highlander’s Dare! The Highlander’s Lady Knight also serves as a prequel to…
The Easter Hop is Back!
Welcome to the 2020 Easter Egg Hunt Hop I’m so excited to announce that the Easter Egg Hunt Hop is back for another round with a great opportunity to win $150! Especially now when we can all use the distraction the most! Last year, I joined the hop touting my eagerness for my upcoming…
Release day for ENA’S SURRENDER
It’s release day for ENA’S SURRENDER! I’m so excited to share this Borderland Ladies prequel with you. Get your copy today: What are readers saying about ENA’S SURRENDER? “Fast-paced – don’t start it late at night if you want to sleep.” “Sparks fly between the two in this heart-pounding story full of drama, sizzling passion,…
Coming soon: THE HIGHLANDER’S LADY KNIGHT
I’m so excited to announce this amazing new series I’ve been working on with Terri Brisbin, Madeline Hunter, Laurel O’Donnell, Kris Kennedy, Eliza Knight and Lori Ann Bailey called MIDSUMMER KNIGHTS. Pre-order your copies today: ??? ??????????’? ???? ?????? ?? ???????? ?????? ????????? ??????? ?? ???? ??????? ??? ??????????’? ???? ?? ????? ?????? ??? ???????? ??????’? ??????? ?? ???? ??? ?????? ??…
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
✶´`´*★ ☆ Historical Holiday Scavenger Hunt ☆ ★.¸¸,.✶ Welcome to my stop in the scavenger hunt where there is a $300 GC for one lucky winner and a $50 for two runner up winners! Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂 My book for the hunt is Marin’s Promise My question is: What…
A Christmas Match For the Marquis (FREE Short Story)
December 1814 London, England There was nothing more uplifting than love during the Christmas season. Nancy Keats, Countess of Bursbury, caught her husband’s eye from across the room. He nodded his head in silent invitation for her to join him. She cast a final glance at their daughters, Eugenia who was carefully cutting…
Historical Romance Cookie Hop 2.0
It’s the Historical Romance Cookie Hop!! I’m SO excited we brought back the Historical Romance Cookie Hop again this year 🙂 What does that mean? Well, in addition to hopping from delicious recipe to delicious recipe, collect the names of the desserts featured by each author for a chance to win a $150 gift card to…
EARL OF OAKHURST is here!
EARL OF OAKHURST is here! I am so excited to get to share this book with you–I had such a fun time writing it! First, the play between them had me snickering to myself as I was writing it. Secondly, I learned SO much doing my research. Between Penelope’s work with medicine and MacKenzie’s fascination…
LEILA’S LEGACY is here!
Release Day for LEILA’S LEGACY It’s release day for the last Borderland Ladies book, LEILA’S LEGACY. Thank you to all of you for your enthusiasm for the Borderland Ladies. I’ve loved sharing their stories with you. It means so much to me that you all have fallen in love with the Barrington family, and I…
HOW TO TEMPT A DUKE is up for pre-order
I’m excited to announce that my first book with Harlequin Historicals line is up for pre-order. HOW TO TEMPT A DUKE will release on December 1, 2019. It’ll be available as an e-book and a mass market paperback. It’s my Regency take on My Fair Lady. A lady’s lessons… …in temptation! When her almost fiancé proposes…
CATRIONA’S SECRET is here!
Release Day for CATRIONA’S SECRET I’m so excited for you to read CATRIONA’S SECRET! Cat and Geordie’s friendship is a thread worked through the other books, and it was so much fun to get to write a love story for them. This book became incredibly special to me, and I’m really proud of it. I…
Earl of Oakhurst is up for pre-order!
I’m delighted to participate in another Wicked Earls collection. This time, it’s Wicked Earls Christmas, and I’ve got EARL OF OAKHURST for you! Catch up with my other Wicked Earl, EARL OF BENTON, while you wait for the November 12, 2019 release date. Pre-order your copy now: CAN A WOMAN WHO DOESN’T WANT A HUSBAND…
ELLA’S DESIRE is here!
Release Day for ELLA’S DESIRE I’m so excited for you to read ELLA’S DESIRE! Ella Barrington has always dreamed of finding love. Never did she suspect a threat to her father’s life might force her into an arranged marriage. Get your copy today: What are early reviewers saying about ELLA’S DESIRE? “Ella’s Desire is a…
Leila’s Legacy is up for pre-order!
The final Borderland Ladies book is now up for pre-order on all retailers! You’ve gotten to see Leila grow up through the series. On October 15, you’ll be able to read her journey to happily ever after. I had a lot of fun researching this book, and I can’t wait to share it with you.…
History, Books, and Wine Runs a Half-Marathon!
History, Books and Wine will run a half marathon! Running a half marathon has been on my bucket list for a long time. After discovering it was a bucket list item for my History, Books and Wine podcast co-hosts Lori Ann Bailey and Eliza Knight as well, we’ve decided to start training for next year’s Disney Princess Half Marathon. Yes, it is…
Anice’s Bargain is here!
Release Day It’s release day, and I’m thrilled to share ANICE’S BARGAIN with you. This is book 2 of the Borderland Ladies series, and you get to check it in with all five sisters. Since this book takes place after MARIN’S PROMISE, I really showing how everyone had changed and developed. Plus, at the end of ANICE’S BARGAIN, you get a…
Highland Passions is now on Kindle Unlimited!
I’m happy to announce that the Highland Passions series is now available for free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription! Check out the series here, or click on the pictures below to be brought to the individual book listing on Amazon.
CATRIONA’S SECRET is up for pre-order!
In MARIN’S PROMISE, you met Catriona and her best friend, the young knight Geordie. Many of you have told me you hope they end up together, and I’ve so loved reading your comments. Never fear, friends–Cat’s book is coming soon, and her hero is indeed Geordie. On August 27th, you’ll get to read their story. <3…
Important information on the Amazon preorder for MARIN’S PROMISE ?
UPDATE: Amazon has finished fixing the problem! To get the correct version of the book, please go to Manage Your Content and Devices in your Amazon account, and hit the “Update” button for MARIN’S PROMISE. It should look something like this: This will send the updated, final file to your Kindle and replace the preorder…
MARIN’S PROMISE is here!
It’s here! I’m so, so excited to share MARIN’S PROMISE with you. This is book 1 of the Borderland Ladies series, and it introduces you to all five of the Barrington sisters. I’ve had tons of fun writing this series, and I hope that you love it just as much as I do. Amazon Nook iBooks Kobo Print What…
First Chapter Preview of MARIN’S PROMISE
We are so, so close to the release of MARIN’S PROMISE, book 1 in the Borderland Ladies. Can’t wait? You can read the first chapter here, right now. Read as a PDF Chapter 1 July 1333 Brackenhill, England Lady Marin Barrington was used to attacks from the reivers. As the eldest daughter…
Are you ready for the Borderland Ladies?
With ten days to go until MARIN’S PROMISE, now is the time to make sure you’re caught up on all the extended content for the Borderland Ladies series! You can view character profiles for each of the Barrington sisters, the history of the Borderlands, and check out the short stories for secondary characters.
Ella’s Desire is up for pre-order!
ELLA’S DESIRE, the third Borderland Ladies book, is now available for pre-order at all retailers. By the time you read MARIN’S PROMISE (book 1) and ANICE’S BARGAIN (book 2), it’s my hope you’ll already love bookish, whimsical Ella. She’s spent her whole life dreaming of a great love, so when the king forces her to marry an English lord to prove…
Egg Hop Fun!
Welcome to the official 2019 Egg Hop where myself and 29 other historical romance authors will be hiding eggs throughout our social media for you to find and hopefully win big! I’m doing this fun little egg hunt in honor of my upcoming Borderland Ladies series – where women on the border between…
Dukes by the Dozen is here!
I’m so pleased to share DUKES BY THE DOZEN with you! This anthology features my novella, Discovering the Duke, where Mesmerizing the Marquis’s Noah and Nancy make an appearance too. It’s got a house party, some matchmaking shenanigans, and a husband and wife finding their way back to each other. I had so much fun…
New Release: A WARRIOR’S HEART
I’m thrilled to be included in the limited time A WARRIOR’S HEART anthology, which is available exclusively on Kindle Unlimited. My contribution is THE HIGHLANDER’S CHALLENGE, which you may have read when it was released originally as a Kindle Worlds novella for the De Wolfe Pack. (It’ll release again in October individually, as part of…
Anice’s Bargain is up for preorder!
Coming Soon I’m thrilled to tell you that you can now pre-order the e-book of ANICE’S BARGAIN at all retailers! The paperback will be available after release day of June 25, 2019. This is the second Borderland Ladies book, and features Anice, the beauty of the fierce Barrington family. Pre-order today: – Want to know…
History, Books and Wine Podcast
History, Wine & Books Podcast I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been working with Lori Ann Bailey and Eliza Knight on putting together a podcast that covers all our favorite things. It’s called History Books and Wine (see? ALL of our favorite things!) We do weekly podcasts where three times a month one of us…
HER HIGHLAND DESTINY Release Day!
It’s here…HER HIGHLAND DESTINY released today! I’m so excited to get to share this book with you. (If you read CASSANDRA in the Ladies of Stone anthology, you have read this book.) She is destined for a power she has no control over. He will do anything to save his son. But what they both…
Marin’s Promise is up for pre-order!
They’re coming…soon! The first book in my Borderland Ladies series, MARIN’S PROMISE, will release on May 28, 2019. Books 2-5 will release each month after that. You can keep up with the series on my Borderland Ladies special content page. And if you’re a subscriber to my newsletter, each month you will receive new tidbits…
Release Day for Highland Passions: Volume 1
Release Day for HIGHLAND PASSIONS! It’s release day for my boxed set collection, Highland Passions: Volume 1! This set includes A Ghostly Tale of Forbidden Love, The Madam’s Highlander, and The Highlander’s Untamed Lady. These three novellas will get you all set for next month’s release of book 4, Her Highland Destiny! And the anthology comes at…
A Reclusive Marquis and His List (Mesmerizing the Marquis)
Noah’s List This is Noah Haskett, the third Marquis of Hesterton and he is a recluse. Society has pushed him from its warm embrace for the better part of his life and he is perfectly content to no longer attempt to meet their lofty expectations. In fact, he’s more than content, he’s elated. So much…
Her Highland Destiny is up for preorder!
Available March 26, 2019 I’m thrilled to release the fourth Highland Passions novella! Please note, if you read Cassandra in the Ladies of the Stone anthology, you have already read this book. The Protector Cassandra Thomas is the youngest born daughter in a line of powerful woman, destined to have a great gift. Just as she is…
Up for Preorder: HIGHLAND PASSIONS, VOLUME 1!
Love boxed sets? Now you can own the first three books of the Highland Passions series, together in one volume! Highland Passions: Volume 1 includes A Ghostly Tale of Forbidden Love, The Madam’s Highlander, and The Highlander’s Untamed Lady. It’ll get you all ready for the upcoming Her Highland Destiny, available 3-26-19! Best of all, this anthology comes at the…
List Lassies – 30 Gift Ideas for this Holiday Season
List Lassies – 30 Days of Holiday Gift Ideas Not sure what to get your loved ones for the holidays? Not sure what to ask for? Not sure what you should treat yourself to over the holidays (don’t worry – we all do it 😉 )? The List Lassies are here to…
Cookie Exchange Hop: Cookies, Stories and Giveaways!
Welcome to the Cookie Exchange Hop!!! The Cookie Exchange Hop is finally here! Not only are you going to be entered for a chance to win gift cards and books, you also get to learn all your favorite author’s holiday cookies! 🙂 Enjoy!! We celebrate Christmas in my house and no Christmas…
Mesmerizing the Marquis is here!
I’m thrilled to share with you Noah and Helen’s story, which is also book 11 in the Enduring Legacy multi-author historical romance series. There are fourteen books in total about the Dalais descendants, and each story is designed to weave an everlasting spell on you. I had a lot of fun writing in Helen’s ability to see…
Romantically Enchanted releases today!
I’m so excited to get to share HER HIGHLAND BEAST with you in Romantically Enchanted! My story is a mash up of Beauty and the Beast and the Princess and the Pea. This anthology of twisted fairytales is only available for a limited time, so you definitely want to snatch up your copy now! It…
RWA 2018 Overview
I thought you might enjoy those photos from my trip to Denver, Colorado for the 2018 Romance Writers of America National Conference. I had so much fun getting to chat with my fellow authors and also meet readers at the Literacy Signing! The signing raised $38,226 for ProLiteracy Worldwide and the Literacy Coalition of Colorado, which…
The Highlander’s Untamed Lady Releases!
The last book in the Highland Passions series is now available! I’m thrilled to get to share it with you. I loved writing Diana and Evander’s story. Check out the blurb below! A STRONG HIGHLAND LAIRD The fate of his Highland clan rests on Laird Evander Mackenzie’s shoulders. The long winter killed his crops, and now the…
EARL OF BENTON is on sale!
EARL OF BENTON is on sale for $0.99 in e-book on all retailers! From July 22-28 This is my Scottish Regency romance, which is part of the Wicked Earls series. I’m so excited to get to share this book with you at the discounted rate! HIS ACTIONS COULD BE TREASON… Alistair Johnstone’s days of running…
The final Mercenary Maidens is out!
The last book in the Mercenary Maidens series is here in e-book and paperback! You’ve already met Sylvi in Highland Spy, book 1, and Highland Ruse, book 2 of the series. Finally, she gets her own story–and her revenge against the man who murdered her family. From USA Today bestselling author Madeline Martin comes a thrilling Scottish Historical…
Two new titles up for preorder!
The final book in the Highland Passions series is now up for preorder! THE HIGHLANDER’S UNTAMED LADY will release on August 14, 2018. Get your e-book copy for $2.99. This book was previously published in the no longer available boxed sets MISTS AND MOONRISE and ROMANTIC LEGENDS. Currently, it’s showing up on Kindle, Nook, and…
EARL OF BENTON is here!
It’s here! My first Regency romance, and the next entry into the multi-author series the Wicked Earls Club! For just a little while longer, you can get the e-book for the special price of $0.99. It’ll go up to full price soon! Amazon | Nook | Kobo | iBooks | Print HIS ACTIONS COULD BE TREASON… Alistair…
THE MADAM’S HIGHLANDER Release!
Amazon | Nook | iBooks | Kobo I’m so thrilled to share with you THE MADAM’S HIGHLANDER! It is available in e-book, and print is coming shortly. For a very short time, you can purchase the e-book version for the special release day price of $0.99! Soon it will be going up to the full…
Highland Passions Series!
Introducing the Highland Passions series of loosely connected novellas, where strong women catch the heart of fierce Highlanders! This series will now include: A Ghostly Tale of Forbidden Love The Madam’s Highlander The Highlander’s Untamed Lady (I’ll send a newsletter when this book is up for preorder!) If you already purchased one of these books,…
Highland Ruse Preview of Chapter 1
HIGHLAND RUSE Preview Read *Note: This is missing the prologue available in the books that explains how Delilah became a Mercenary Maiden* CHAPTER ONE Cumbria, England June 1607 There were two coaches in front of the remote inn, one for a noble lady and one for her imposter. Delilah being the…
Historical Romance Retreat 2017 – Part 1 of 2
Mr. Awesome and I were incredibly fortunate to attend this year’s Historical Romance Retreat in Spokane, WA. What an amazing experience it was! First of all, the historic Davenport hotel in downtown Spokane is truly stunning. With Tiffany glass, ball rooms inspired by different countries and original gilded carvings through the structure of the building,…
Mists and Moonrise Sneak Peek – The Highlander’s Untamed Lady
The Mists and Moonrise anthology is coming out next Tuesday, on June 20th! This anthology of brand new novellas is brought to you by six best selling authors: Eliza Knight, Kathryn Le Veque, Madeline Martin, Catherine Kean, Laurel O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Rose. Here is a sneak peek at the first chapter of my contribution to…
COVER REVEAL for Highland Ruse
I seriously could not be more excited to share this cover reveal with everyone! This cover for Highland Ruse, Book 2 in my Mercenary Maidens series (coming out 11/14/17) is by far my favorite cover of all. Check out the official reveal here: Cover Reveal! And don’t forget to add Highland Ruse to your ‘want…
The Madam’s Highlander – Chapter 1 Preview
The Madam’s Highlander (Historical Hellions Novella by Madeline Martin) Chapter 1 January 1746 Edinburgh Freya Campbell did not employ virgins. She took in war widows, of whom there were many, and grown women wanting to work but lacking the skills for genteel labor. They were well-treated and paid considerably – as any woman who…
Highland Spy – Chapter 1 Preview
Chapter 1 of Highland Spy London February 1605 Connor Grant would need a new woman in his ranks. He stood against the back wall of the enormous room and stared out into the ostentatious mass of noblemen. King James had knowingly laid the perfect trap. Candles glittered against sconces to set a low, concealing light…
Part of the Pack!
The Highlander’s Challenge Kathryn Le Veque is doing a relaunch of her De Wolfe Pack Kindle World and I’m incredibly honored to take part. A Kindle World is basically a world created by another author where other authors gets to dabble in with their own characters. In The Highlander’s Challenge, Bridget De Wolfe is the…
Radio Show with Renee Bernard – Enchantment of a Highlander Release
The talented and hilarious Renee Bernard welcomed me back on her radio show, The Romance Bookmark, last night for a fun 15 minute chat. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙂 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/circle-of-seven/2016/01/20/the-romance-bookmark-with-renee-bernard-presents-madeline-martin
Blog Hop – Madeline Martin
WELCOME TO THE BLOG HOP! 2015 was a very exciting year for me. I officially became a published author (and have the awesome book cake to prove it!) and released my first two books with my third, Enchantment of a Highlander, releasing on January 19, 2016. In writing this series, I discovered something about myself…
Audio book Narrator Interview with Liam Gerrard
Today is the official release date of my audio books for Deception of a Highlander and Possession of a Highlander. Most of my reading comes from audio books since I’m always so busy, so this is just the coolest thing ever to see my books on Audible! And I have the best narrator, Liam Gerrard.…
Staggering Through Word Swag
In case you’re wondering, I posted this pic because I feel the cat ears totally lend me credibility to be doing any kind of tutorial 🙂 Also, the super hot guy in a kilt pic I used for a private tutorial hasn’t been bought by me, so I can’t use it here (trust me, it’s…
Cover Model Interview – Julian Christian
The gorgeous cover model who appeared not only on Deception of a Highlander, but also Possession of a Highlander, has been sweet enough to agree to do an interview for my blog. Julian Christian lives in beautiful San Diego, CA and has a passion for surfing and fighting for animal rights. What’s not to love…
On the Radio with Minions
Along with the release of my 2nd book, Possession of a Highlander, the wonderful Renee Bernard had me back on The Romance Bookmark. We talked about some of my favorite things: kids and cats! Not only did we talk about them, the minions actually got to have their debut performance ON AIR! I think being…
Possession of a Highlander – Chapter 1
Possession of a Highlander Chapter One Angus, Scotland – June 1606 Brianna Lindsay’s time had run out. Soil caked the undersides of her rounded fingernails and creased her palms like black sin. There was still much to do. The sun burned high overhead, baring her deeds to all. Reminding her she could be…
Top Twenty Things I Learned at National
The people I’ve met online are just as awesome in person. No matter how excited (and surprised) I am that my bag didn’t exceed the weight limit on the flight there, I’m even more excited (and surprised) it didn’t go over on the way back. Four women can share one small bathroom without killing each…
Dyeing for a New ‘Do – a Colorful History
Hair dyeing may seem like a modern thing, but you might be surprised how very ancient it is. For centuries, people have been finding ways to follow the hair color trend of the day and dye their way into popularity (or cover a few gray strands). First of all, I found it interesting that only…
Effective Marketing at a Low Cost
A majority of sales come from having a person exposed to an item at least five times. Five. Times. Whoa. I’m going to let that sink in a moment. So, when it comes to books, how can you possibly get your book out there so someone sees it at least five times? I mean, that’s…
Radio Appearance – Deception of a Highlander
I was so fortunate to be welcomed onto The Romance Bookmark last night by the fabulous Renee Bernard for a 15 minute chat. I confess, I was so nervous that prior to the show, I did a couple deep breaths so I didn’t go all heavy breathing into the phone. You’re welcome 😉 It was…
Thank you
Wow. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think of how much incredible support I’ve received from my family and friends with the release of my debut novel, Deception of a Highlander. Writing a book that’s not set for publication is one thing, not just a romance novel, but any genre or…
How to Enjoy a Facebook Party
Yay! You’ve been invited to a FaceBook party! What the heck does a FB Party invite mean? Well, it means you get to enjoy a party FROM YOUR HOUSE. No worrying about make-up or babysitters or if you should bring a gift/plate/bottle of wine, no worrying about if you can have an extra glass…
Staggering through Newsletter Signups
Everyone who is anyone in the writing world recommends setting up a mailing list for newsletters to reach readers. Sounds easy, right? I mean, you just download a plugin to your WordPress site and voila! A cute little newsletter signup appears in the corner of your blog like magic and the thousands of adoring fans…
Deception of a Highlander – Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 London, January 1604 The drug had taken effect. Mariel Brandon caught the young earl as he slumped forward in a state of unnatural relaxation and eased him back against the lush velvet settee. A familiar ache tightened in her chest. Aaron was wrong. She would never grow used to this. The…
Staggering Through Marketing
Yay! I’m a published author! Uh…now what? You read those words all the time, because they’re true. I took marketing classes at conferences and listened and nodded and scratched down a few notes, but guess what? I wished I’d taken better notes. And maybe even remember where I put the darn things. At any rate,…
Minion Reasons to Read Deception of a Highlander
The minions made a video of their top ten reasons why you should read Deception of a Highlander. They had a blast doing it and I could barely keep from laughing the whole time. We hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
Behold the Shield Maiden
This weekend was lost to back-to-back episodes of Vikings. It was one of those kind of things where one episode ends and you tell yourself, “OK, just one more” and next thing you know, you’ve finished all there is to watch. >insert great sadness here at that realization< While I really enjoyed the writing and…
A Tease and a Gift
If Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and love is celebrated in romance novels, I believe it’s safe to say that Valentine’s Day equals romance novels. And boy do we have some romance novels for you. 🙂 Welcome to the kickoff blog post for the Romantic Reads Valentine’s Hop, filled with great authors giving…
Gross Out – Ancient Dining
The New Year has started and we’ve all eaten our fill of all things we usually wouldn’t and are trying to bounce back. Well, maybe I can help. Because where we celebrate our festivities of the season with sweet potatoes and sugar crusted cookies, people of long ago had a more interesting palate. Caution: you…
Trick-or-Treating for Soul Cakes
Happy New Year! Yeah, you read that right. Because really, that’s how Halloween all began. The Celts new year was not January 1st, but November 1st. October 31st symbolized the end of light and harvest and November 1st marked the start of the shorter, darker days of winter. Makes sense when you think about it.…
Dying to be Beautiful
The pursuit of beauty through the centuries has been ongoing and, more times than not, treacherous. The use of make-up was first recorded over 5,000 years ago and not by women. Yup, you read that right – men were the ones who started the cosmetic trend with ground gemstones sparkling at their lips and on…
The Rise of the Cod Piece
Any less than bosom-blessed woman out there has had her go with a wonder bra. Chances are likely, she’s probably still using it. But that’s her little secret… Men had a similar tool (no pun intended) they implemented during the 15th and 16th centuries – the cod piece. Its origins didn’t start out with the…
Back in the Game
Confession: I’ve been a bad blogger. I’m fortunate to have been prompted several times by people in the past for more blog posts- yet, shamefully, I haven’t delivered. That crazy thing called life swept me away for a couple months, add a few more for wallowing and ta-da! We’re at being a bad blogger. But…
Scandalous Weddings with Valerie Bowman
I am a Regency romance author but I’m visiting Maddie’s blog and she loves all things Scottish, so I thought I’d combine the two and give a little insight into a location that plays a large and varied role in my Regency romance debut, Secrets of a Wedding Night. That place is the infamous, Gretna…
Ye Olde Baby Blocker
People in history – they liked sex. Imagine that. However, sex leads to kids and not everyone wants kids, or mass quantities of them at least. As controversial as birth control is today, the concept has been around since before the Bible. Speaking of the Bible, there are multiple references to the use of coitus…
Smiling Through History, Part 2
After reading the first post on Smiling Through History, you know that people cleaned their mouths/teeth on a regular basis. But sometimes having healthy teeth isn’t enough, sometimes we want more. Whether it be a straighter smile, a smile without teeth missing, a whiter smile or a blacker smile. Whoa…wait…a blacker smile??? Yup, in ancient…
Smiling Through History, Part 1
How many of you hate going to the dentist? *raises hand* Most of us don’t really enjoy going for dental work. In our minds, those little partitioned cubicles are sterile chambers of torture complete with tools specific for finely crafted cruelty. Unfortunately, we all crave that perfect smile of brilliant white, straight teeth where we…
Gettin’ Privy with It
If you rolled your eyes at this blog title, that’s OK – it was a crappy pun. >insert groan here< Seriously though, who hasn’t wondered what people did before the modern conveniences of toilets, TP and even pads and tampons. I mean, just because those convenient items didn’t exist doesn’t mean the inconveniences didn’t either.…
A Hairy History for the Merkin
The merkin. Some of you read that word with a grin on your face because you know EXACTLY what it is. Others not so much. I’m not going to beat around the bush on this. A merkin is a pubic wig. Yes, a wig that one affixes over their junk in place of pubic hair.…
The Execution of Justice
The day of your execution has arrived. False truths by your peers have condemned you as a traitor and you have been graciously sentenced to beheading by your king. Crowds of peasants press against you, their grubby hands catching the rich velvet of your finest clothes, the odor of their unwashed bodies thick in the…
A Reflection in Time
We’ve all heard of the term “smoke and mirrors” to describe incredible feats. Well, not so many centuries ago, a mirror was its own incredible feat. I know what you’re thinking. “A couple weeks ago we got a piece on penis enlargement and now you’re doing mirrors?!” Well, yes – yes, I am. Because 1.…
Valentine’s Day – Not Your Average Hallmark Holiday
Ah, Valentine’s Day, or depending on your relationship status: Singles Awareness Day (SAD). Regardless of what you refer to it as, it has the same reputation – a holiday created by the chairmen of Hallmark to force lovers to buy tacky plastic flowers and cheap silk hearts lest their significant others think the love is…
Sizing Up Penis Enlargement – Through History
How many times have you opened your e-mail to see several spam offers for penis enlargement, promising you more pleasure performing inches if you just ‘click here’? We roll our eyes and select delete without reading it. Well, most of us. If the concept weren’t enticing to a large number of consumers, they wouldn’t be…
Old School Thoughts on Growing Up Fast
Kids in history had it hard. There were no Gerber puffs to melt in gummy mouths, no morning cartoons on Saturday morning to entertain them or gobs of stuffed animals to keep them warm at night. Modern conveniences aside, they actually didn’t have it nearly as bad as some people like to think. Listed below…
The Pen is Mightier Than…The Quill?
The quill was used to scribe important documents in our history and was the sole writing implement up until the 19th century. I personally have incorporated the use of quills in my own novels, but never really knew much about them aside from the basics: they were used to write stuff (duh) and they came…