Category Archives: Romance Novels
New historical romance release
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, everyone! Just wanted to drop by and tell you that I have some interesting news…
So, I received the rights back from my former publisher for my historical series, and I’ve begun work on getting the Heiresses in Love books back out there. On March 21st, Upon Your Return is set to release. I am very excited about having it back on the market, and to let you see the awesome, new book cover! My designer, Shannon, is an absolute genius, I swear. ♥
Take a look at the updated cover below:
And here is the universal buy link: https://books2read.com/Heiresses1
You may also add it to your wish lists on Goodreads or BookBub. In other news, please feel free to come and join my exclusive fan club over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/969071697032166
If you do decide to join the FB group, once you’re approved, please set your group notifications to ‘all’ so that you won’t miss any posts. We might be running some contests soon!
Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a chance to get a copy of this one. Oh, yeah, and it’s also available in hardcover, available to grab right now. The ebook itself, however, won’t be released until the 21st. But you can pre-order this novel! 😉
Posted in Books, Event, Fiction, Historical Romance, new release, News, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Updates
Tags: Books, Heiresses in Love Series, Historical Romance, Marie Lavender, new release, news, readers, Romance, Writing
Hardcover and update for a paranormal romance
Posted by Marie Lavender
Exciting news is here for you, readers! ♥ There is now a hardcover format available for Phenomenal Touch, my supernatural romance collection. This is a special collector’s edition, as it includes previously released books.

Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/PhenomenalTouch
In other news, the second edition of Blood Instincts, came out recently. Check it out! 🙂

Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/bloodinstincts
I hope you get a chance to discover these books!
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Tags: Books, boxed set, hardcover, Marie Lavender, new release, new releases, news, paranormal romance, readers, Romance
New reviews, a cool live event, and help us out with a poll!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi there, readers! Here are a few ultra-new book reviews for my latest book release, a historical romance titled Upon Your Return…

https://marielavender.com/about/my-books/upon-your-return/
Also, I’m doing a Facebook Live Q&A session next week, on Wednesday, December 9th. So, not only join us for that, but also our book launch party for a chance to win some awesome prizes! 😉
And to determine what ya’ll are really looking for, here’s a nice poll you can participate in. No worries, it’s only one question! 😀
Hope to see you at the release party on the 9th, and also during the Facebook Live event!
As always, stay safe and happy reading! ♥
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Tags: author chat, Book News, book release, book reviews, Facebook Live, Heiresses in Love Series, Marie Lavender, new book release, news, poll, Q&A, Reader Poll, Reviews, update, Upon Your Return
Historical Romance New Release
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! Just thought I’d pop in and let you know that Upon Your Return, my historical romance novel and book one of the Heiresses in Love Series, is now live! Woo hoo! ♥

I am with a new publisher for this series, and I am so excited about the second edition release! 😀 Learn more details below…
Book Title: Upon Your Return (book one of the Heiresses in Love Series)
Release Date: November 23, 2020
Genre: Historical Romance
Tagline: Utterly captivated by a man who rescues her one night, Fara embarks on an unexpected journey.
Blurb:
Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings excitement and passion to two coastal France towns in this captivating love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain.
A French heiress, a ship’s captain, and numerous obstacles to struggle through.
Fara Bellamont has always dreamed of having adventures and discovering love. She finds herself captivated by Captain Grant Hill who rescues her one fateful night.
Grant’s fascination with Fara must overcome social expectations, war, and lies, if they are to stay together.
With a long-time yearning neither has managed to achieve, the pair must fight to attain their deepest desire…
Happiness.
If you like Christi Caldwell, you’re going to love the works of Marie Lavender and Upon Your Return.

Book Links
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50608073-upon-your-return
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/upon-your-return-the-heiresses-in-love-series-book-1-by-marie-lavender
Universal Reader Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/UYR
Publisher Link: https://www.foundationsbooks.net/book/upon-your-return/
Book Page on Author Website: https://marielavender.com/about/my-books/upon-your-return/
Follow the series on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeiressesinLove/
I hope you get a chance to check out this romance novel! Plus, it’s on sale for $2.99 in all ebook formats this week, just in time for the holiday! 😉

https://marielavender.com/about/my-books/upon-your-return/
Happy Thanksgiving, and stay safe! 🦃🍒🥧

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Tags: Heiresses in Love Series, Historical, Historical Romance, Marie Lavender, new book, new release, news, Romance, romance books, romance novels, romance readers, Upon Your Return
Cover Reveal – Upon Your Return
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! Just wanted to pop in here and let you know that we have an official book cover for Upon Your Return, my first historical romance novel.

Yes, this novel was available years ago, but after getting the rights back last year, I began resubmitting the manuscript to other publishers. Foundations Books took on the Victorian maritime romance series, and in ten days, the second edition of this book will release. So, be sure to grab a copy on November 23rd. Follow my author page on Amazon or BookBub to receive new release notifications, add it to your Goodreads wishlist, or you may go ahead and pre-order a copy today! 😉
OMG, didn’t they do a lovely job on this? I am so excited! ♥

Also, please feel free to drop by my official launch party on Facebook in December, for a chance to learn more information and win other cool prizes.
Thanks for your time, and have a great weekend, everyone! 🙂
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Tags: author news, Book News, coming soon, Heiresses in Love Series, Historical Romance, Marie Lavender, new book release, news, pre-order, update, Victorian
New Book Coming Soon
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! I just wanted to jump in here and let you know that I officially have a release date for the second edition of Upon Your Return. Yay! 😀
I am so excited to know that the Heiresses trilogy, my first historical romance series, is quickly returning to us. I’m not allowed to show the book cover just yet, but I’ll tell you when I can. Let’s just say it’s a fabulous cover! 😉
Mark your calendars for the release date on this book. It’s coming out on November 23rd. That’s right, this year!
Anyway, have a wonderful weekend! ♥
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COMING SOON – Pre-order a steamy rom com!
Posted by Marie Lavender
Hi, readers! I have a new release coming up in March. Don’t miss this one!
Chasing Ginger is the start of a new series, and a little different than my usual books. As a big fan of romantic comedies, I decided to take what I knew about the genre, add an even sexier spin, with the backdrop of a truly farfetched situation, and throw in a plus-sized heroine. Yep, there’s some pretty foul language too…check it out! ♥
Release Date: March 10, 2020
Universal Reader link: https://books2read.com/ChasingGinger
Add it to your Goodreads bookshelf or BookBub:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43184542-chasing-ginger
Book Hashtags: #BBW #BBWRomance #curvy #curvyromance #romcom #contemporaryromance #romancereaders #BigFine #teamBBW #bodypositive #BBWLovers #ThickGirls #BigFineAppreciation #EffYourBeautyStandards #WomensFiction #ChickLit
Does this make you want to one-click yet? 😉
Posted in Authors, Books, Contemporary Romance, Event, Fiction, new release, News, Readers, Romance, Romance Novels, Updates, Writing
Tags: author news, BBW romance, billionaire romance, Chasing Ginger, chick lit, coming soon, Contemporary, contemporary romance, curvy, curvy romance, Marie Lavender, new book, new release, pre-order, romantic comedy, rubenesque, steamy romance, The Misfits Series, women's fiction
Big Giveaway
Posted by Marie Lavender
Don’t miss our massive giveaway, filled with books of different formats, and various swag, over on my alternate blog, Writing in the Modern Age. All genres covered! 😉
Check out the festivities here. Hurry, and enter the Rafflecopter contests before it’s too late! ♥
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Writing in the Modern Age blog New Year’s Eve Post
Posted by Marie Lavender
The publish button wasn’t working on my other blog, so I had to move the post here… 😥
Writing in the Modern Age 2019 Year in Review:
Big Reflections – Past and Present
Hi, everyone! A year I imagined would crawl right by, in fact, did
not. Instead it flew so fast, I suffered vertigo several times. 😉
Tomorrow we’ll adjust our calendars to reflect that life has
changed in a blink, welcoming 2020. For this year’s annual review
post, I’d like to commemorate the evolution of Writing in the
Modern Age. Six years ago, I opened the blog to guest authors and
it’s been a wild ride ever since. WritModAge grew from the initial
seed of a place to help other writers at any stage of their careers, all
the way to not just that, but also a site where readers can
comfortably discover their new, favorite authors! Through author and
character interviews, book and writing service interviews, guest
articles, book spotlights and mega giveaways, it has become a unique
resource for writers and readers alike.
So…give a warm round of applause to all 350 content writers and
authors who visited us via various events from 2013 to 2019.
However, there were 104 guest writers this year alone. That’s
awesome! 🙂
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