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Vanessa Riley worked as an engineer before allowing her passion for historical romance to shine. A Regency era (early 1800s) and Jane Austen enthusiast, she brings the flavor of diverse peoples to her stories. Since she was seventeen, Vanessa has won awards for her writing and is currently working on two series. She lives in Atlanta with her military man hubby and precocious child. You can catch her writing from the comfort of her southern porch with a cup of Earl Grey tea.
Genres: Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Mystery, Historical
New and upcoming books
Series
Challenge of the Soul
1. Swept Away (2014)
2. Unmasked Heart (2015)
3. Unveiling Love (2016)
4. No Hiding For The Guilty (2017)
1. Swept Away (2014)
2. Unmasked Heart (2015)
3. Unveiling Love (2016)
4. No Hiding For The Guilty (2017)
Port Elizabeth
1. The Bargain: Episode I (2015)
2. The Bargain: Episode II (2015)
3. The Bargain: Episode III (2015)
4. The Bargain: Episode IV (2015)
1. The Bargain: Episode I (2015)
2. The Bargain: Episode II (2015)
3. The Bargain: Episode III (2015)
4. The Bargain: Episode IV (2015)
Unveiling Love
1. Unveiling Love Book 1 (2016)
2. Unveiling Love Book 2 (2016)
3. Unveiling Love Book 3 (2016)
4. Unveiling Love Book 4 (2016)
1. Unveiling Love Book 1 (2016)
2. Unveiling Love Book 2 (2016)
3. Unveiling Love Book 3 (2016)
4. Unveiling Love Book 4 (2016)
Advertisements For Love
0.5. A Bittersweet Moment (2018)
1. The Bittersweet Bride (2017)
2. The Bashful Bride (2018)
3. The Butterfly Bride (2018)
4. The Bewildered Bride (2019)
0.5. A Bittersweet Moment (2018)
1. The Bittersweet Bride (2017)
2. The Bashful Bride (2018)
3. The Butterfly Bride (2018)
4. The Bewildered Bride (2019)
Rogues and Remarkable Women
1. A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby (2020)
2. An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (2021)
3. A Duke, The Spy, An Artist, and A Lie (2022)
1. A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby (2020)
2. An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (2021)
3. A Duke, The Spy, An Artist, and A Lie (2022)
Lady Worthing Mystery
1. Murder in Westminster (2022)
2. Murder in Drury Lane (2023)
3. Murder in Berkeley Square (2024)
1. Murder in Westminster (2022)
2. Murder in Drury Lane (2023)
3. Murder in Berkeley Square (2024)
Betting Against the Duke
1. A Gamble at Sunset (2024)
2. A Wager at Midnight (2025)
3. A Deal at Dawn (2026)
1. A Gamble at Sunset (2024)
2. A Wager at Midnight (2025)
3. A Deal at Dawn (2026)
Novels
Madeline's Protector (2013)
Island Queen (2021)
Sister Mother Warrior (2022)
Queen of Exiles (2023)
Fire Sword and Sea (2026)
Island Queen (2021)
Sister Mother Warrior (2022)
Queen of Exiles (2023)
Fire Sword and Sea (2026)
Collections
A Taste of Traditional Regency Romances (2015) (with others)
The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection (2018) (with others)
Love by the Letters (2019) (with Kelly Bowen and Grace Burrowes)
The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection (2018) (with others)
Love by the Letters (2019) (with Kelly Bowen and Grace Burrowes)
Non fiction show
Vanessa Riley recommends
Murder at the Wham Bam Club (2025)
(Psychics and Soul Food Mystery, book 1)
Carolyn Marie Wilkins
"In Murder at the Wham Bam Club, psychic Nola Ann Jackson uses her abilities to help her community fight against crime. Set amidst the high times and corruption during the Roaring Twenties Jazz Age, Nola must use psychic arts to save a young woman who goes missing from Wham Bam Club. Fast-paced, scandalous - Nola is a detective to watch."
Misery Hates Company (2024)
(Marigold Manners Mystery, book 1)
Elizabeth Hobbs
"In Misery Hates Company, Elizabeth Hobbs introduces Marigold Manners, an unlikely detective who navigates the historical catacombs with intelligence, determination, and grit. Smart, gutsy, and flawed, Marigold uncovers bodies, gothic humor, and a rich historical atmosphere, making this a must-read. Set against the backdrop of dark family secrets on Great Misery Island off the coast of Salem, Massachusetts, the novel delivers suspense, giggle-worthy moments, and a well-plotted, unique story."
The Queen of Sugar Hill (2024)
ReShonda Tate
"Reshonda Tate's new historical fiction, The Queen of Sugar Hill, takes the reader on an intimate drive through the complex and often misunderstood neighborhood where Academy Award-winning actress Hattie McDaniel lived. Tate's characterization of this champion of human dignity and humble fighter for race advancements is riveting, soulful, and poignant. Her exploration of the chasm between those wanting to work within the system and those rejecting it is as heartbreaking as it is illuminating. The Queen of Sugar Hill is a must-read biographical fiction."
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