
It’s here! Almost! I’m so, so excited that Blackthorne’s Bride is hitting shelves tomorrow. I’ve said for a long time that I think this is my best work yet, and I hope you agree.
You’re reading this for the inside scoop, right? So let’s dish.
This is the third in my Misadventures in Matrimony series, and it focuses on Lady Madeleine, daughter of the Earl of Castleigh. Maddie is completely fed up with her overprotective father as well as dowry-hungry suitors pestering her with marriage proposals. She’s decided to solve both of her problems by eloping to Gretna Green with a sweet but bumbling dog breeder. Unfortunately, Maddie’s adventure-starved cousin Ashley figures out the plan and decides to crash the elopement.
In the meantime, Jack Martingale, the Marquess of Blackthorne, is having trouble with his incorrigible brother Nick. Nick has just insulted the powerful Duke of Bleven, and he’s managed to drag Jack into the feud as well. When the Black Duke shows up for retribution, his own private army in tow, the Martingale brothers don’t stick around. They hop in the first carriage they find: Maddie and Ashley’s carriage.
This is a fun, fast-paced story that’s based on a true story of a Gretna Green elopement gone awry. I tell the true story in the Author’s Note at the back of the book, but suffice it to say it involves two couples and a drunk anvil priest.
What else?
I’ve been looking forward to writing Maddie’s story because I’ve always wanted to buck the clichés and write a heroine who did not want adventure. Maddie just wants to be a wife, mother, and philanthropist. She doesn’t enjoy the risky escapades her cousins in The Spinster’s Club cook up. So of course that means Maddie has to have the biggest adventure of them all.
Jack Martingale is one of my favorite heroes. He doesn’t want to care about Maddie or his annoying brother or anyone but himself. He doesn’t want to save anyone. But no matter how hard-hearted he tries to be, he can’t make it stick. Jack’s an unwilling hero—and isn’t that just the sexiest kind?
Think about buying Blackthorne’s Bride tomorrow. I promise you won’t be disappointed. And one lucky reader will win a signed copy. All you have to do is go to the excerpt on my website and answer this question in the comment section below: What is the name of Maddie’s fiancé?
I’ll pick a winner tomorrow and announce it on the blog. Good luck!



































































































Oct 29th
2007
5:19 am
Helen Said:
The answer is Mr Dover.
Shana I have ordered Blackthorne’s Bride and am really looking forward to reading it I have loved Maddies personality since I first met her in No Mans Bride and look forward to her story.
Have Fun
Helen
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Oct 29th
2007
5:21 am
Stacy S Said:
Mr. Dover. Great excerpt!
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Oct 29th
2007
6:11 am
Taryn Raye Said:
Mr. Dover.
Wonderful excerpt- will have to add this one and your others to my TBB list! LOL
Have a good day!
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Oct 29th
2007
6:27 am
brownone Said:
Mr. Dover
This one sounds great…a signed copy would be even better!
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Oct 29th
2007
7:26 am
AndreaW Said:
Shana, I just want to say that I totally agree…this is your best work yet. BB is a wonderful, fast-paced hilarious romp! I absolutely loved it! Congrats on your new release and another keeper for me!
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Oct 29th
2007
8:05 am
Bonnie Ferguson Said:
Mr. Dover
The excerpt is wonderful!
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Oct 29th
2007
8:38 am
Shana Galen Said:
Thanks for the support, ladies! Is it Tuesday yet?
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Oct 29th
2007
9:30 am
Buffie Said:
Mr. Dover.
This sounds like a wonderful book and I can’t wait to read it.
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Oct 29th
2007
10:00 am
Serenissima Said:
The answer is Mr Dover. Shana, a very lovely excerpt! I am looking forward to read it.
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Oct 29th
2007
10:37 am
Teresa W. Said:
Mr. Dover is the answer and I enjoyed the excerpt today. Good luck on the release!
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Oct 29th
2007
10:57 am
Amy Said:
His name is Mr. Dover!! I’m so excited. My sissy’s B-day is on Saturday and this is going to make THE perfect gift. I have it all planned out. Thank you Shana for taking all work out of this year’s gift buying for me. Anything with your name on it is a great gift idea for both my sissy and I and we are both really excited for this book. Wish me Luck!!!
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Oct 29th
2007
11:43 am
pearl Said:
Mr. Dover. Great excerpt. Wonderful book. Congrats.
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Oct 29th
2007
12:02 pm
Dorothy Said:
Mr. Dover is the fiance. Sounds like a wonderful book. I know I’ll be getting my copy.
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Oct 29th
2007
1:25 pm
Crystal B. Said:
Mr. Dover. Wonderful excerpt. Made me want read more.
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Oct 29th
2007
1:51 pm
Kathryn Said:
Mr. Dover!!! This sounds like great fun. I like the tone and pace of the excerpt and now I think I have another book to buy!
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Oct 29th
2007
2:14 pm
Myrna D. Said:
Mr. Dover. I’ve been waiting for Maddie’s book for soooo long and I can’t believe that tomorrow the wait will be over!!
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Oct 29th
2007
2:19 pm
Lois Said:
Yep, I’m late to this party! LOL Of course it’s Mr Dover. . . and it’s been on my list for forever, so hopefully I’ll have it in my hands really soon!
Lois
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Oct 29th
2007
2:21 pm
Mary M Said:
Mr. Dover!
Congratulations!
Mary M
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Oct 29th
2007
2:23 pm
Erin Said:
Mr. Dover
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Oct 29th
2007
3:12 pm
Cherie J Said:
Mr. Dover. Enjoyed the excerpt.
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Oct 29th
2007
5:46 pm
lila Said:
Mr. Dover
Congrats on your new book!
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Oct 29th
2007
5:48 pm
Nathalie Said:
answer: Mr. Dover
Thanks
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Oct 29th
2007
5:53 pm
Lily Said:
Mr. Dover
Thnx for holding this contest
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Oct 29th
2007
6:06 pm
ladydawgfan Said:
Mr. Dover, and this one will DEFINITELY be bought by me tomorrow!! Thanks for the contest!!
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Oct 29th
2007
6:28 pm
Laura Said:
Mr. Dover and I pre-ordered it through amazon and it shipped late last week. Can’t wait for it to get here!
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Oct 29th
2007
6:42 pm
Maggie Said:
Mr. Dover
Great cover!
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Oct 29th
2007
6:54 pm
catslady Said:
Of course, Mr. Dover
I really love the cover!!
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Oct 29th
2007
7:39 pm
Shana Said:
You ladies are the best! I wish I could give you each a copy! Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to see if you won and read Jenna’s blog on her new release.
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Oct 29th
2007
8:24 pm
Kim Said:
ooh, I want to read Blackthorne’s Bride! Love that cover!
Maddie’s fiance is Mr. Dover.
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Oct 30th
2007
4:30 am
April Said:
I really loved the excerpt and definitely have to read this one.
Maddie’s fiance is man named Mr.Dover.
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Oct 30th
2007
2:47 pm
Anne Mallory Said:
Happy Release Day, Shana!
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