Greetings Friends, Readers and Fellow Authors,

Welcome to the library of my cyber country manor. I hope you'll make yourself at home, grab a cup of tea (I recommend a brisk Irish Breakfast or English Afternoon Tea), settle into a comfy, overstuffed chair and have a good browse. If you poke around a bit, you'll find excerpts from my books, as well as my instructions on how to assemble a Great Kilt and transform your significant other into a Mel Gibson or Liam Neeson (depending on your taste!) fantasy Scottish hero. And to see what I'm up to these days, stroll on into my Conservatory where I chat fairly regularly about my life as a historical romance author, a wife, mom and occasional world traveler!

"Entertaining and original. You won't want to put this one down!"
— Joan Johnston, New York Times Bestselling Author

Mostly Mayhem
by
Lisa Manuel

A Holt Medallion Finalist!
Mostly Married by Lisa Manuel
When and why did he say “I do”? Lucas Holbrook, the Duke of Wakefield, cannot recall the marriage ceremony now that he has awakened to find sweet Charity nestled in his arms. The impertinent female insists she is his lawful wife – and that they have been together a twelvemonth. But he has no memory of the year gone by, in Scotland, far from his ancestral home and vast estates, after a shipwreck cast him ashore more dead than alive. Though Charity Fergusson’s quick thinking and kindness saved his life, he must return to England – and the woman who waits for him there… But Charity conceives an ingenious plan to win him back. If all is fair in love and war, then silk and satin will be her armor. She will play the role of a fine lady and pay a visit to his grand relations under an assumed name – for she knows that the only home for her is by his side, whether it be in a castle or a cave. He is her husband…and the only man she will ever love…	Zebra Historical Romance ISBN: 0-8217-7647-9 April 2004
Order a Copy Now! Barnes & Noble.com || New and Used Books.com Read an Excerpt!   Reviews Mostly Married "Smoldering sensuality merges with humor and danger in a delightful debut novel that will appeal to fans of sexy, fast-paced, light romances." — Romantic Times Book Club "…A joy…you will be entertained and satisfied from beginning to end!" — HistoricalRomanceWriters.com, April 2004 "Excellent writing, clever characterization and a positively perfect plot..." — LoveRomances.com
About the Author I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since I picked up my first pencil and learned to string three words together. I was also fascinated from an early age with anything old – the Revolutionary period “Saltbox” houses in my Connecticut neighborhood, the one room school house down the road, the old stone walls that once marked the boundaries of early New England farms. My favorite authors were the ones who transported me back in time – the Bronte Sisters, Daphne Du Maurier, Mary Stewart, Jane Austin…Through both my surroundings and the books I loved to read, the past has always felt very much alive to me. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, I entered the publishing world as an assistant editor for a reference book publisher and, later, as a biography writer, but it was in romance fiction, and historical romance in particular, that I discovered my passion. Joining the Romance Writers of America, finding critique partners and learning as much as I could about the industry brought me closer to my goal of being published, and if any word sums up the road to realizing my dream, it's PERSISTENCE! These days I make my home in South Florida with my husband of twenty-five years (he's my modern day warrior!) and two teenaged daughters. Living where it's warm and sunny year round requires lots of research for books set in chilly Great Britain, but for me that's a labor of love. I find inspiration in traveling and several trips to the British Isles have certainly helped me develop a feel for craggy hills and windswept moors. I also indulge in hobbies that let me experience life from my characters’ perspective. Shepherd’s Pie and traditional Christmas Wassail are among my favorite recipes, and I once cooked a Medieval dinner. It was, in a word, SPICY. On weekends, you can sometimes find me in my backyard honing my archery skills (which believe me, could use honing!), and a glimpse into my closet will reveal period costumes ranging from a Medieval surcote to a Regency day gown. I’m also fairly adept at the folding, wrapping and pinning of the Scottish Great Kilt, if I do say so myself. I’m currently serving as Vice President of my local RWA chapter, the Florida Romance Writers, my way of giving a little back to the organization that has provided me with so many opportunities and wonderful friends. P.S. I love to hear from my readers!
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