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Grace Unmasked • Now in Audiobook format

On the heels of an unjust accusation, Grace flees from her country village to the anonymity of London. Although she intends to seek sanctuary with her cousin Joe Fiddick, she discovers he’s also suffered a setback and needs more help than she can offer. Desperate, she solicits assistance from Joe’s friend–the notorious rake, Lord Henley. Will the price of the handsome baron’s help be more than she’s willing to pay?

Book Two of the Mannequin Series


The bestselling book in my repertoire to date is The Mannequin, but Grace Unmasked is a close second. The reason I waited so long to make it into an audiobook is the length (and attendant expense). The finished audiobook clocks in at ten hours, 43 minutes, but each moment is an auditory treat, voiced by the lovely actress and narrator, Helen Taylor. Have a listen:

After the narration was underway, Helen’s part of England got hit with a heat wave. The poor lass was obliged to press forward in her scanties, wrapped in a moist towel. My hat is off to her professionalism, carrying on in such difficult circumstances! Keep calm and carry on.

Grace Unmasked (audiobook) is available at Amazon, Audible, and Apple.

Free Victorian Romance

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending? Book One of The Mannequin Series.

These are the last few hours to read The Mannequin absolutely free (ends just before midnight on 8/9/25). Go HERE to download your copy.

Black Friday


The Mannequin (Book One of The Mannequin Series) • (1,907 5-Star Reviews on Amazon)

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now, she’s a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, but her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

Also in audiobook format.


An American in Paris of the West(4.9 Average Rating Review on Amazon)

After childhood sweethearts, Katherine and Asa, are torn apart by circumstance, he takes a job three thousand miles away in San Francisco, the Paris of the West. When fate brings them together again, he’s fighting for his life. She’ll do whatever it takes to save him, but can their shattered romance ever be healed?


The Glass Heart

After Merrill’s widowed mother becomes engaged to an earl, the fate of their respective estates hangs in the balance. A battle of wits ensues when the earl’s arrogant son shows up to make demands. Despite their prickly start, once Merrill discovers she and the viscount have both been painfully crossed in love, she begins to feel a measure of empathy. Unfortunately for their burgeoning relationship, a tempestuous drama threatens to tear them apart forever.

What Amazon Reviewers are saying:

“A joyful love story” – JAB

“Sweet romance of love and miscommunication.”Sweet romance of love and miscommunication.” – Crystal Carr

“Loved it…The characters are likable and unique.” – Emz


So This Happened…

Last month, I celebrated The Mannequin topping over 1,000 reviews/ratings on Amazon. This month, Duke of a Gilded Age has amassed 2,426 reviews/ratings. Also, Jessamine’s Folly has 2,328 ratings/reviews.

Although I love to write, my goal has always been to always to reach as many people as possible. I am glad to have a concrete way to measure that goal and, as always, I’m thankful for my readers.

~ Suzanne

A Cause for Celebration

When I first began publishing, every new review meant my books were being noticed and read. Of course, being new meant my reviews numbered in the single digits or, occasionally, a dozen or so. A few of my books still number in the single digits, actually, all these years later.

Some fellow authors of my acquaintance had amassed an unheard of number of reviews in jaw-dropping numbers…eight hundred and more. A sizable number of reviews was a badge of honor in the writing community, and I wanted to earn that badge. Since I was not a New York Times Bestselling Author, how was such a feat to be achieved?

At that time, I learned the most achievable way to get a sizable number of reviews was to advertise with BookBub. My first BookBub feature was for Larken, back in June of 2015. When I applied for the Featured Deal, Larken only had 28 reviews and I was certain it would be rejected. To my shock, it was accepted for a Featured Deal and did very well for me in many ways. Not only did readers leave reviews, but many went on to buy my other books. As of this writing, Larken has 831 ratings on Amazon–a number I could only dream about in 2015.

I’m all about celebrating achievements, small and large. Therefore, I would like to raise my glass in a toast to The Mannequin–the first of my books to have over 1,000 reviews. As of this writing, The Mannequin has earned 1,178 ratings on Amazon.

Thank you to my readers, for sticking with me.

~ Suzanne

Labor Day #Sale

From Saturday, September 4th through Saturday, September 11, Courtship on Eaton Square, Jessamine’s Folly, and Lady Fallows’ Secrets are 99 cents at Amazon. (US only)

Courtship on Eaton Square

After Angela’s engagement to a viscount falls apart, she seeks refuge from London gossip with a family friend in Canterbury. From the moment she steps foot in the railway station, she locks horns with Mr. Chaucer, fresh from romantic troubles of his own. When circumstances conspire to throw Angela and Mr. Chaucer together, they form an uneasy alliance to regain what they have lost. Unfortunately for Angela, her growing attraction to the man threatens her carefully laid plans.

Jessamine’s Folly

After her estate is entailed away, Jessamine Foster has no choice but to live with relatives who detest her. When her aunt gives her an ultimatum to leave, Jessamine accepts a position as companion to Lord Kirkendale’s sister—even though she’s been warned her predecessors can’t seem to resist the earl’s exceptional good looks. Can Jessamine manage to hold onto her job without losing her heart?

Lady Fallows’ Secrets

After a riding accident leaves Sybil’s brother, Ash, physically and emotionally devastated, she breaks off a courtship to devote herself to his care. Unfortunately, the one girl who could save Ash from his increasing melancholy has been whisked off to London by her ironfisted guardian. When a handsome stranger offers Sybil his help, she dives headlong into a clandestine scheme fraught with danger. As a daring rescue unfolds, deceit and mysteries are brought to light, the bonds of friendship are tested…and passion is unleashed. Can Sybil manage to save her brother without losing her heart to a man she cannot marry?

Psst! The Mannequin (Book One of the Mannequin Series) is also at its lowest price right now, too. 99 cents!

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

Download your copy of The Mannequin HERE, and have a wonderful Labor Day holiday!

Daylight Savings Time #sale • The Mannequin

It’s time to spring forward again! To celebrate an extra hour of daylight, I’m offering a #99cent sale on my bestselling historical romance, The Mannequin.

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

Go HERE for your $0.99 Kindle download, available through Tuesday, March 17th. Don’t forget, The Mannequin is also available in audiobook format and paperback, too!

Also specially priced is my newest fantasy release, Royal Promenade.

When Alice takes her place as the Princess of Colossus, she’s thrust into the world of the Royal Promenade—a reality show in which the kingdom’s elite find matches for their sons and daughters. Blade, the fair-haired wizard who makes hearts flutter, and ruggedly handsome Kellan, an elite Ranger with His Majesty’s Special Forces, will vie for her hand in marriage. Although the Promenade is filled with excitement, conflict, and glamour, nothing is what it seems. In the end, will Alice be able marry the man she truly loves or will secret plots and intrigue destroy her?

Royal Promenade is priced at $0.99 for a limited time, so don’t wait!

The Mannequin • #Freebie

We are in the holiday season, so I have a gift for you! The Mannequin is a free Kindle download on Sunday, December 6th through Monday, December 7th. Go HERE to get your copy and don’t forget to tell a friend!

When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

What are readers saying?

5-stars: “Out of the ordinary” • 5-stars: “Great characters and a plot I’ve never read before” • 5-stars: “I could not put it down!”

The Mannequin is Book One of the Mannequin Series and is also available in paperback and audiobook format at Amazon, Audible, and Apple.

The Mannequin • Quarantine Price

The Mannequin, Book One of The Mannequin Series, is quarantine-priced at $0.99 through the end of March. Use the universal link HERE to go to your favorite bookstore.

363 5-Star Ratings on Amazon!

Blurb: When she was a poor country girl in a hand-me-down dress, Rosamund saved the Duke of Swanhaven from the brink of despair…only to fall in love with him. Now a celebrated mannequin for an exclusive London dressmaker, her glamorous life is empty without the man to whom she gave her heart. Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

Don’t forget about the audiobook version, narrated by Stevie Zimmerman. It’s available at Audible, Apple, and Amazon.

#Freebie • The Mannequin

Yes, The Mannequin is a Friday Freebie and available at a wide array of online bookstores.

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Can a beastly duke and a beautiful mannequin ever find a fairy-tale ending?

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Look for The Mannequin at your favorite bookstore HERE. Also in paperback at Amazon HERE, or at BN.com HERE.

Buy Audiobook on Amazon  HEREiTunes HERE • Audible by country: USUKFRDE

Take a jog through the woods while you listen to a short sample of Stevie Zimmerman’s superlative narration.

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Also For Your Consideration

MANNEQUINTWOFINALCOVEROn the heels of an unjust accusation, Grace flees from her country village to the anonymity of London. Although she intends to seek sanctuary with her cousin Joe Fiddick, she discovers he’s also suffered a setback and needs more help than she can offer. Desperate, she solicits assistance from Joe’s friend–the notorious rake, Lord Henley. Will the price of the handsome baron’s help be more than she’s willing to pay?

Grace Unmasked, Book Two of the Mannequin Series, is available at Google Play or your favorite bookstore HERE. Purchase the paperback HERE.

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scsfinalSkylar flees a family scandal in Boston, expecting assistance in society from her English relatives. Once her plans fall apart, however, she is obliged to earn money with her skills as a seamstress. Just when she’s given up on the notion of marriage, her path crosses that of a charming laborer who inexplicably sets her pulse racing.

When wealthy Joe Fiddick hits a patch of bad luck, he seizes the opportunity to do something meaningful by helping a neighbor and her pretty granddaughter with repairs to their cottage. As it turns out, he has more in common with the granddaughter than he realizes…and what they share spells disaster for their budding romance.

Will Joe and Skylar be star-crossed lovers or can the rift between them be mended?

The Star-Crossed Seamstress, Book Three in the Mannequin series, is available at Amazon and is part of the KU program. It’s also available as a paperback.