Sarah's Recipe for Romance

Wit, humor, and a hero determined to risk everything to win the heart of the woman he loves... whether he is a Rakish British peer or a sexy US Army Ranger.

Monthly Archives: December 2008

29 Days Until the Release of . . .

The new Suzanne Brockmann!      With 2008 coming to a close, I’ve seen numerous “best of” lists, most of which feature books I’ve read over the past year. While I am pleased to see these authors receive well-deserved recognition, I am already looking ahead to the 2009 releases. In particular, I’m eagerly awaiting the January [...]

An Overwhelmed Rake

With the presents wrapped and the cookies baked, I’ve returned to my computer eager to work on my second novel featuring the rakish James Kingston, Duke of Thornhill. When I left the Duke of Thornhill, the poor man was decidedly out of his element.  Instead of spending his days at his gentlemen’s club and his [...]

A Literary Cat in NYC

Puma, my Burmese cat, lives a very different life from her counterparts in the country.  Instead of spending her days chasing mice and exploring the great outdoors, Puma is often found by the computer, hard at work. The moment I walk away from the keyboard, Puma is ready to step in.  There were many times when [...]

Essential Vacation Packing List—The Romance Novels or the Shoes?

Let me begin by saying that yes, it is possible to bring both books and shoes when traveling. However, I’ve found that it is best not to pack them in equal numbers. I learned this important lesson when my husband and I went to Capri, Italy—the perfect place to relax on the beach or by [...]

Rakish Heroes and Other Essential Ingredients

Romance fans—myself included—often wonder where authors find their ideas. In part, I think this question stems from a desire to ensure their favorite authors will not run out of ideas. In asking myself this question, I realized that I have always been drawn to the “bad boys” of the Regency period: the rakes, the rogues, [...]

How to Maintain a Romance Novel Collection in a NYC Apartment

While some avid romance readers do not feel the need to keep a copy (or two) of all of their favorite novels in their homes, I do not fall into that category. I keep copies on hand for two reasons: first, you never know when you will want to reread one of your favorite authors [...]