Lisa Berne read her first Georgette Heyer book at fourteen, and was instantly captivated. Later she became a graduate student, a grant writer and an investment banker, but is thrilled to be returning to her roots and writing her own historical romance novels. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
One of the most exciting new historical writers in a long time -- Julia Quinn, bestselling author of <i>Bridgerton </i> There's no other way to describe this fizzy historical romance than enchanting. The wry humour and witty banter explode off the page from the start . . . It's champagne in book form - bubbly, fun, and intoxicating far more quickly than one might anticipate . . . a breezy, fizzy read that will cut through even the darkest winter doldrums * Entertainment Weekly * Attention, Bridgerton fans: if you're ready to delve deeper into the world of historical romances . . . Lisa Berne is a fun place to start * PopSugar * A masterful Regency debut that explores pride and prejudices . . . A sheer delight -- <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review Berne's Regency romance sparkles with dry, subtle wit . . . Berne smoothly works in social commentary . . . while championing the righteous rage and suppressed longings of mistreated women, updating Austenian sensibilities for the twenty-first-century reader * Publishers Weekly * Berne's exceptional romance debut . . . will dazzle readers with its irresistible mix of graceful writing tempered with just the right dash of crisp wit, splendidly captured Regency setting and atmosphere, and beautifully nuanced characters * Booklist * UNPUTDOWNABLE! This book consumed me. Truly one of the absolute best romances I've ever read! -- Sophie Jordan, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jane Austen would approve. Strongly recommended -- <i>The Historical Novels Review</i>, Historical Novel Society Will delight Regency romance readers on the hunt for a new voice in the genre . . . Berne's debut is a lingering homage to the heyday of the Regency historical romance - a lovingly crafted story of opposites forced together by Society's censure, quirky side-characters and stolen kisses -- Sarah MacLean * Washington Post *