March 2, 2021
Was I guilty of any of these? I leave it to you to decide! 
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Book 5 of the Penhallow Dynasty series
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“Attention, Bridgerton fans: if you’re ready to delve deeper into the world of historical romance, The Worst Duke in the World is a fun place to start.”
—Popsugar
“Enchanting . . . Champagne in book form — bubbly, fun, and intoxicating.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“Blissfully romantic . . . a triumph.”
—Booklist, starred review
A wayward duke must choose: will he be the bad hero in a love story gone awry, or the brave and clever hero who risks everything for true love? The acclaimed Penhallow Dynasty series continues in this fresh, fun, funny tale!
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Book 4 of the Penhallow Dynasty series
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“The author’s effortlessly elegant writing and impeccably rendered Regency setting are perfectly paired with a full cadre of exquisitely realized characters and a delightfully done friends-to-lovers love story that is fueled by equal measures of sweet charm, sharp wit, and heart-melting sexual chemistry.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Full of witty banter and sweet romance . . . a must-read for Regency fans.”
—Publishers Weekly
A spirited debutante — a brash adventurer — the perfect fiancé — and good intentions gone terribly, deliciously bad. The Penhallow Dynasty continues in this sparkling Regency romp!
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Book 3 of the Penhallow Dynasty series
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“An elegant, poignant, and joyful romance and a must-read for Regency fans.”
—Kirkus, starred review
“Beautifully written. Regency fans will love this forthright, intellectual heroine and affable, resourceful hero.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“With perfectly polished prose, a rare gift for creating superbly rendered characters, and a sense of wit that rivals Georgette Heyer at her best, Berne gifts romance readers with the third sterling addition to her not-to-be-missed, Regency-set Penhallow Dynasty series.”
—Booklist
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
A BookPage Best Romance of the Year
A Fresh Fiction “Fresh Pick”
A Publishers Weekly “Big Title of Spring”
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THE LATEST FROM LISA BERNE
March 1, 2021
February 27, 2021
Of course this is a beautifully rendered moment from Pride and Prejudice, but it could ALSO be my heroine Jane Kent in the very first scene from my own The Worst Duke in the World (even to the muddy hem of her gown!).
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And to learn more about the incredibly talented artists who created this illustration, Anna and Elena Balbusso, click here.