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Have you ordered this Halloween boxset?

Just in case you were enjoying the summer too much, I wanted to remind you that my Halloween boxset anthology is available for just 0.99 on pre-order!

With not one, not two, but over twenty historical romance novellas or short stories available in this boxset, you’ll want to grab it right now before it goes up in price when it launches.

If you want to know a little more about Miss Vivienne Clarke and the establishment of the Governess Bureau, then you need to grab this anthology for just 0.99!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

When doors creak and ghostly whispers can be heard throughout the halls, this stunning collection of haunted Historical Romance novellas is sure to leave you breathless with ethereal, romantic tales…

Welcome to UPON A MIDNIGHT DREARY anthology!

Many of your favorite Historical Romance authors have come together for a collection of never-before published stories inspired by true, legendary hauntings of the British Isles. These tales will give you a chill, a thrill, and have you reading them over and over. From the moors of Devon to the ballrooms of Regency London, and far north into the Scottish Highlands, these stories will bring you wistful dreams of legendary and haunting romance. You’ve never before experienced a collection like this by some of the very best authors in Historical Romance.

Authors in this anthology include:

Kathryn Le Veque
Caroline Lee
Chasity Bowlin
Hildie McQueen
Maggie Andersen
Mary Lancaster
Meara Platt
Violetta Rand
Alexa Aston
Anna Markland
Aubrey Wynne
Elizabeth Ellen Carter
Elizabeth Johns
Elizabeth Keysian
Emily E K Murdoch
Emily Royal
Heather McCollum
Anna St. Claire
Lynne Connolly
Maeve Greyson
Whitney Blake

Light your candle, lock your doors, and settle down to this smashing collection of darkly-tinged romantic stories with unforgettable heroes and magnificent ladies. Romance has never been so daring… or so haunting!

And if you hear a knock on your door… don’t answer it unless you are prepared to welcome a wandering wraith in a tattered wedding gown…

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What’s your favourite summer read?

Well, it’s officially the height of summer, and I don’t know about you but I have so many fond memories of reading in this season.

When I was a child, my family would bundle everything up in our car and head to Enid Blyton country in the south of England. When I say I had idyllic holidays there, I mean it. Hiking, art galleries, cricket on the beach and ice creams on the banks of medieval castles.

Yup. Pretty great.

What made them absolutely perfect was that every morning I would wake up to glorious sunlight (okay, maybe that’s where the nostalgia seeps in…) and there would be a new book by my bed.

Every morning.

Looking back, I can see that my parents didn’t spend a bunch of money on them – and I’m glad they didn’t, because those books were dragged from soggy bench to sandy beach, all over the countryside.

Absolutely an incredible way to experience holidays, but the only problem is…I now feel like a summer isn’t a summer unless I have new books pouring out of my bookcases!

SO: this is where I turn it over to you. What is your go-to book for the summer? I need to fill my Kindle!

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ANOTHER new Christmas in July pre-order!

Surprise! Yup, I know I told you last week that I had a Christmas anthology boxset up on pre-order, and I shared the cover and description for the first book – but here’s the second book that you absolutely must grab!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

Dragonblade Publishing brings you not one, but two beautiful collections of holiday cheer for 2021. STAR OF WONDER is Collection #1 in this glorious holiday gathering of tales from some of your favorite Dragonblade authors.

From the bedecked halls of Regency England to the cold and crisp air of Medieval England, and everything in between, welcome to the magic of a holiday collection inspired by classic Christmas carols that will bring the joy of the season into your heart and into your home. Holiday Historical Romance has never been so heartwarming.

The clock on the wall chimes midnight.

Now, the holiday magic happens.

Oh, come all ye faithful and feel the holiday spirit of Historical Romance inspired by classic holiday carols that will warm your heart and soothe your soul.

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NEW Christmas in July pre-order!

Did you think that I would let you get through July without a new Christmas pre-order? Of course not!

A bunch of Dragonblade Publishing authors and I have put together this gorgeous Christmas anthology across not one, but two boxsets!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

Dragonblade Publishing brings you not one, but two beautiful collections of holiday cheer for 2021. STAR OF WONDER is Collection #1 in this glorious holiday gathering of tales from some of your favorite Dragonblade authors.

Imagine, if you will, that it is Christmas Eve. The candles are guttered, one by one, and a hush falls over the parlor. The children have gone to bed, and a tall, gloriously decorated Christmas tree looms in the shadows of the hearth’s dying embers.

The clock on the wall chimes midnight.

Now, the holiday magic happens.

Oh, come all ye faithful and feel the holiday spirit of Historical Romance inspired by classic holiday carols that will warm your heart and soothe your soul.

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A Governess of Discretion is here!

Squeee! It’s here! I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this book to come out, and I think it’s one of my favourite ever that I’ve written. These characters – honestly, they have a complete life of their own and took me in a completely different direction than I had expected!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

Welcome to a brand new and exciting series titled The Governess Bureau from Best Selling Author Emily E K Murdoch!

When the nobility and gentility of England are at their wits end, they send a discrete note to Miss Vivienne Clarke’s Governess Bureau. Only accepting the very best clients, their governesses are coveted by minor royalty, with every governess following three rules:
1.You must have an impeccable record.
2.You must bring a special skill to the table.
3.You must never fall in love…

Book 2, A Governess of Discretion

When a governess of great talents is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go, the Governess Bureau.

And one of the most trusted? Miss Anne Gilbert. She’s known for keeping her employer’s secrets, and when she is selected by the Earl of Clarcton, that is precisely why.

Because the Earl, Timothy Lexington, has secrets. Secrets he has worked hard to keep from the world for the last two years. While scandal waits in the wings, Clarcton Castle has entire wings that are shut off and the Countess is nowhere to be found.
Anne may be discrete, but that doesn’t mean she’s not curious. When Timothy makes a scandalous request of her – pretend to be his countess at the Christmas Ball to prevent rumors of her disappearance from spreading – he doesn’t tell her why. He doesn’t tell her she has a strange and unexplainable resemblance to his wife.

Anne is faced not only with half-lies and stony-faced servants…but a growing passion for the man she knows is lying to her. When an Earl won’t tell the truth about his own wife, a governess has only one course of action: accept the lies demurely. What a shame Anne isn’t going to stop seeking the truth.

As the Christmas Ball grows closer, will Anne learn to trust a man she knows is trying to deceive her? Is it possible that the truth, once found, will bring them closer together – or break the connection forever?

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The HNS conference!

I absolutely loved attending and speaking at the Historical Novel Society (HNS) conference this year. For the first time in years, they have delivered a fully remote, virtual conference – which has been incredible, because as a British author, it’s a challenge to get to America!

But by making it virtual, I was able not only to attend but to speak! I attended a few sessions, gave a class on Friday on dukes in the Regency era, and spoke on a panel on Sunday about respecting romance in the historical genre.

I loved it.

Of course I love my amazing readers, but there are some incredible authors out there that I don’t know as well as I would like. Having the opportunity to speak and chat with historical romance authors was so incredibly rewarding. I wish I had done it sooner.

A huge thank you to the Historical Novel Society for hosting me as a speaker, and for all the wonderful attendees who made me feel so welcome!

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The summer is (finally!) here!

I don’t know about you, but after the last eighteen months, I have really needed summer. I wanted warm mornings with bright sunshine, lazy humid afternoons sipping a gin and tonic in the shade, and balmy evenings around a BBQ with friends and family.

And readers: we are finally there!

I don’t want to jinx it, because I know how quickly English summers can suddenly become downpours, but I think we can finally enjoy some warm weather.

Which means we have some big decisions to make: what book to read next?

No matter how long your To Be Read (TBR) list is, I hope you’ll give one of my books a try. Whether you like steamy (look for Emily E K Murdoch) or sweet (read Emily Murdoch), there’s always a Murdoch romance for you.

Check out my full backlist here!

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A Governess of Discretion is on pre-order!

It’s here! After so many of my wonderful readers (yup, that’s you) enjoyed the first book in my new series, The Governess Bureau, I wanted to let you know that the second in the series is now out on pre-order for just 0.99!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

Welcome to a brand new and exciting series titled The Governess Bureau from Best Selling Author Emily E K Murdoch!

When the nobility and gentility of England are at their wits end, they send a discrete note to Miss Vivienne Clarke’s Governess Bureau. Only accepting the very best clients, their governesses are coveted by minor royalty, with every governess following three rules:
1.You must have an impeccable record.
2.You must bring a special skill to the table.
3.You must never fall in love…

Book 2, A Governess of Discretion

When a governess of great talents is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go, the Governess Bureau.

And one of the most trusted? Miss Anne Gilbert. She’s known for keeping her employer’s secrets, and when she is selected by the Earl of Clarcton, that is precisely why.

Because the Earl, Timothy Lexington, has secrets. Secrets he has worked hard to keep from the world for the last two years. While scandal waits in the wings, Clarcton Castle has entire wings that are shut off and the Countess is nowhere to be found.
Anne may be discrete, but that doesn’t mean she’s not curious. When Timothy makes a scandalous request of her – pretend to be his countess at the Christmas Ball to prevent rumors of her disappearance from spreading – he doesn’t tell her why. He doesn’t tell her she has a strange and unexplainable resemblance to his wife.

Anne is faced not only with half-lies and stony-faced servants…but a growing passion for the man she knows is lying to her. When an Earl won’t tell the truth about his own wife, a governess has only one course of action: accept the lies demurely. What a shame Anne isn’t going to stop seeking the truth.

As the Christmas Ball grows closer, will Anne learn to trust a man she knows is trying to deceive her? Is it possible that the truth, once found, will bring them closer together – or break the connection forever?

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Halloween anthology ready for you to pre-order!

After the incredible popularity of our Dragonblade Publishing Christmas anthology, we’ve decided to do a Halloween anthology!

I actually received an email today from a reader wondering whether I had ever written a paranormal historical romance – and now I can honestly say that I have! It’s a short novella following up on the happily ever after of a character I wasn’t even sure whether she would have her own story, so I’m so glad that you can get to know her better!

If you want to know a little more about Miss Vivienne Clarke and the establishment of the Governess Bureau, then you need to grab this anthology for just 0.99!

Here’s the blurb for the book, and you can click here to grab it now

When doors creak and ghostly whispers can be heard throughout the halls, this stunning collection of haunted Historical Romance novellas is sure to leave you breathless with ethereal, romantic tales…

Welcome to UPON A MIDNIGHT DREARY anthology!

Many of your favorite Historical Romance authors have come together for a collection of never-before published stories inspired by true, legendary hauntings of the British Isles. These tales will give you a chill, a thrill, and have you reading them over and over. From the moors of Devon to the ballrooms of Regency London, and far north into the Scottish Highlands, these stories will bring you wistful dreams of legendary and haunting romance. You’ve never before experienced a collection like this by some of the very best authors in Historical Romance.

Authors in this anthology include:

Kathryn Le Veque
Caroline Lee
Chasity Bowlin
Hildie McQueen
Maggie Andersen
Mary Lancaster
Meara Platt
Violetta Rand
Alexa Aston
Anna Markland
Aubrey Wynne
Elizabeth Ellen Carter
Elizabeth Johns
Elizabeth Keysian
Emily E K Murdoch
Emily Royal
Heather McCollum
Anna St. Claire
Lynne Connolly
Maeve Greyson
Whitney Blake

Light your candle, lock your doors, and settle down to this smashing collection of darkly-tinged romantic stories with unforgettable heroes and magnificent ladies. Romance has never been so daring… or so haunting!

And if you hear a knock on your door… don’t answer it unless you are prepared to welcome a wandering wraith in a tattered wedding gown…

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How do you like my new website?

Well, it’s been up for a few months – what do you think about my new website?

I’ll be the first person to admit that I am not the most technical person. I am okay at a few things, and thankfully the website is easy to work on the backend!

I worked really hard on this website because it’s really important to me that my books (which are my real joy!) have the best opportunity to shine.

Just like a bookshop will spend the time to make their bookshelves perfect, I like to think that my website is my digital bookshop!

I would like your thoughts though, so if you have any ideas on how this gorgeous website (though I say so myself!) can become any more gorgeous, please let me know! Just click here to email me with your thoughts.

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Have you joined my mailing list?

I’m always looking for ways to give back to my readers, and one way you can get a hold of all those delicious treats is by signing up to my mailing list!

Even better: you can get a free book at the same time!

If you love steamy historical romance, then click here.

If you love sweet historical romance, then click here.

I look forward to welcoming you to my mailing list!

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Why write romances about governesses?

When it was time to start writing a new historical romance series, there was only one thing I had in mind: governesses.

Why?

Because there is something about governesses in historical romance that you just don’t get in ‘normal’ Regency romances. Balls, card parties, walks in St. James’ Park – they are all great. I love them!

But when you have a series about governesses, you get to do something completely different. As an author, I can take you, my wonderful reader, into an entirely different world.

Secret overheard conversations in corridors. Servant secrets. Mysteries in the house that no one would ever hear unless the story followed a governess.

I love governesses! Partly respectable members of society, partly servants who were ignored, they were able to move through the Regency world without anyone stopping them.

I really hope you love this series. I poured my heart and soul into the first book, and I hope you enjoy it!