Old-fashioned settings, unorthodox characters

Welcome. I’m Lisa, writer of Regency and gothic romances. Delve into stories with eccentric heroines and heroes. Or, shiver at the souls who chose to return.

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Nellie Bathurst (Augusta’s BFF from Song of Love) has mixed feelings on her sister’s wedding day. But when the young guest she believes has come to woo her turns out to be a rogue, she can’t help but join him on an adventure.

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I'm Lisa

I’m Lisa Demers, writer of cozy & quirky romances where corsetry is involved. When I read, I adore plots that involve second chances, rags to riches, or overcoming great odds. Sometimes, I want to nibble on my nails as I root for the couple, other times I want my heart to beat less frantically.

I love writing about eccentric or fragile folk, faced with challenges and overcoming them as I root for their success. The curious or quaint or wacky among us deserve to have their stories written too.

'He jerked back when she wrenched her hand free and rushed from the room. Nate braced himself against her empty chair and stared at the open door, confused. “A man doesn’t know what to think when his proposal chases the woman away.” He pushed himself to his feet. “I figured a musical one would soothe her fears.”.'

Song of Love, chapter 14

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