The Jewels of Historical Romance

JILL “Pearl” BARNETT is the New York Times bestselling author of 18 novels and short stories. Her work has been published in 23 languages worldwide, and she has 9 million books in print. She lives in the PNW with her family. Subscribe to Jill’s newsletter HERE.

CHERYL “Diamond” BOLEN, a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, has published more than 30 Regency-set romances. Her books have been translated into eight languages. Named Notable New Author in 1999, she has won the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Novel in 2006 and Best Historical in the International Digital Awards. Subscribe to Cheryl’s newsletter HERE.

LUCINDA “Sapphire” BRANT is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of award-winning Georgian historical romances and mysteries. Her novels have been described as “smart, witty, adventures, full of heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after,” where “history is more than a setting.” Subscribe to Lucinda’s newsletter HERE.

DARCY “Opal” BURKE is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sexy, emotional historical and contemporary romance.  A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her guitar-strumming husband, their two hilarious kids, two Bengal cats, and a third cat named after a fruit. Subscribe to Darcy’s newsletter HERE.

GLYNNIS “Alexandrite” CAMPBELL is a USA Today bestselling author of swashbuckling Scottish romance. She loves to play medieval matchmaker, transporting readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, the land is lush and untamed, and chivalry is alive and well! Subscribe to Glynnis’s newsletter HERE.

KIMBERLY “Aquamarine” CATES is a five-time Rita Finalist named “a master of the genre” by Romantic Times. The New York Daily News praises her writing as “so richly detailed we…hear the clash of sword against sword.” Her emotionally intense books feature flawed heroes and bring the British Isles to life. Subscribe to Kimberly’s newsletter HERE.

TANYA ANNE “Emerald” CROSBY is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirty novels. She has been featured in magazines, such as People, Romantic Times, and Publishers Weekly, and her books have been translated into eight languages. Subscribe to Tanya’s newsletter HERE.

CLAIRE “Tourmaline” DELACROIX is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and has been writing medieval romance since 1992. She has published over fifty books featuring rogues and knights—and the women who dare to defy their expectations, then conquer their hearts. Subscribe to Claire’s newsletter HERE.

BRENDA “Jade” HIATT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-three novels (so far), including sweet and spicy historical romance, time travel romance, humorous mystery, and young adult science fiction. Brenda is passionate about embracing life to the fullest and enjoys scuba diving, Taekwondo, hiking, and traveling. Subscribe to Brenda’s newsletter HERE.

ERICA “Obsidian” RIDLEY is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Dukes of War and Rogues to Riches. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest. Subscribe to Erica’s newsletter HERE.

LAUREN “Amethyst” ROYAL is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “truly enchanting” historical romance novels. Her books have earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her “an impressive talent.” Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat. Subscribe to Lauren’s newsletter HERE.

CYNTHIA “Ruby” WRIGHT, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, has been writing award-winning historical romances for over three decades. Her “addictive” novels have been hailed by Romantic Times as “Romance the way it was meant to be.” Subscribe to Cynthia’s newsletter HERE.