Cathy Maxwell spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, Why do people fall in love It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. She lives in beautiful Virginia with children, horses, dogs, and cats.
With the latest exemplary addition to her Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women series, Maxwell (His Secret Mistress, 2020) delivers a fabulously fun battle of the sexes that brilliantly showcases her flair for hilarious yet heartfelt storytelling and insightful characterization. - Booklist I love Cathy Maxwell! - Julia Quinn A painful misunderstanding comes to light in this delightful Regency series launch from Maxwell....the couple's verbal sparring and well-matched wits hide their deep emotional vulnerability and make for electric chemistry. Readers will find it easy to root for their happy reunion. - Publishers Weekly on His Secret Mistress Deliciously sweet...Kate is a beautifully crafted character...the scenes involving the villagers of Maidenshop sparkle with wit and insight...a quaintly charming world. - Kirkus Reviews on His Secret Mistress [A] brave heroine whom readers will root for in love and life in this first book of a new series.... Readers looking for an unconventional Regency romance should give this a try. - Library Journal on His Secret Mistress Kate is an admirable heroine: capable, yet caring; talented, yet honest about her own flaws. Her experiences, past and current, reveal the vulnerable situation of actresses in a world of male privilege during the Regency era, and her determination to prove her worth in the face of adversity is truly heroic. Recommended. - Historical Novel Society on His Secret Mistress