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USA TODAY bestselling author and winner of the RONE Award. Maggi's books are International bestsellers of Regency and Victorian Historical Romance. She also writes contemporary romantic suspense and young adult stories. Learn more about her at her website: https://www.maggiandersenauthor.com

Saturday, April 11, 2026

 I have a new series!

In Pursuit of a Lady: A Regency Historical Romance (Improper Sons Book 1) Book 1 is now available in ebook and print.


 

Ex-army mates tangle with teasing ladies in merry, dangerous dance.

The death of Captain Jack Ryder’s father, the Duke of Stamford, leaves Jack restless. Despite being born out of wedlock, Jack felt his father was always there for him. Fed up with his obnoxious stepmother and her vile, avaricious relatives who make his life a misery, Jack dresses in buckskin breeches and takes to the road on his horse with the intention of visiting his mother’s grave in Ireland. But after one day, events conspire to interrupt his plans. Jack finds himself not only caught up in a conspiracy of immense proportions, but also in a passionate love affair with a lady he cannot marry. Lady Althea Lambourne’s father, the Marquess of Butterstone, has been murdered, and Jack promises to find his killer.

Lady Erina Rountree refuses to accept an arranged marriage with Captain Ryder’s friend Harry Feather. She yearns for adventure, and life with Mr. Feather would be dreadfully dull. Erina believes Harry wants a peaceful life while she thirsts for adventure. If only their fathers would give up their plan to see them married.

When Erina involves Harry in a clandestine journey to Ireland to help her cousin, she is surprised to find he means much more to him than she suspected. But he doesn’t love her and made it plain he doesn’t want to marry her.

Can the two couples overcome the obstacles standing in their way and find a path to a happy ending?

Tropes You'll Love:
  • Spirited Heroine
  • Soldier Hero
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Debutante
  • Alpha Hero
  • Wealthy Hero
  • Suspense
  • Murder Mystery

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Note: This book was previously published as The Duke's Bastard and now has new content for you to enjoy!

Improper Sons
Book 1 - In Pursuit of a Lady
Book 2 - Tempting the reclusive Duke
Book 3 - Enticing the Reluctant Heir

Amazon five star Review: This historical romance has a hero who was born on the wrong side of the blanket. Although his father loved him and provided for him, he still carries the label. Because of that he can't see a way to marry without lowering the respectability of the woman he wants.
I won't tell you anything about the heroine in case it spoils it.
We do actually get two romances for the price of one in this book. We also get an adventure with a bit of danger. And a mystery to solve. All in a very interesting story with fabulous characters.
Great fun.

 

Saturday, December 20, 2025

RAVISHED BY THE RAKE Book Three Improper Ladies is LIVE!

 

 

Some great 5 star reviews.

 

Goodreads  

Loved reading the exciting and entertaining historical romance story. When Lady. Prudence's father is murdered, and her life is in danger, Jack Ross, Viscount Hereford and spy, offers to help. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully. written full of mystery and intrigue, and a must read riveting love story.
 
The third book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. An engrossing mix of romance & mystery, I was drawn in from the start & devoured it in two sittings, the pages flew by. I loved both Jack & Prue, she’s a strong young woman & was determined to find her father’s murderer, Jack had some baggage which coloured his view of women. I loved the chemistry between them & how Prue wriggled her way into his heart. The mystery was also well done & I loved how all the threads came together. I loved it & highly recommend
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

AMAZON 

 Loved reading the exciting and entertaining historical romance story. When Lady. Prudence's father is murdered, and her life is in danger, Jack Ross, Viscount Hereford and spy, offers to help. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully. written full of mystery and intrigue, and a must read riveting love story.



AMAZON

Monday, November 18, 2024

Falling for the Earl Book #2 Improper Ladies Now available for purchase!


Is it possible to fall in love at first sight? Despite everything against it?

Rushing to her father’s defense, Lucy Kershaw has just told a dreadful lie to two spiteful ladies. Her father is not, as she said, the heir to a marquessate.
Although the Kershaws are related to the Marquess of Berkwick, he has an heir and a spare. Immediately regretting the impulse, Lucy hopes it is quickly forgotten, even though the handsome Earl of Dorchester overhears her. Her father’s success at the gaming tables means he can now send her to her aunt in London for the Season. And Lucy fears the lie will follow her there and cause a dreadful scandal.

In London, the news has already spread, and suitors and fortune hunters rush to present themselves to her aunt. Fearing it will all fall down like a house of cards, Lucy just wants to go back to Bath. But she is surprised to have a sympathetic ear in Lord Dorchester, who dances with her at a London ball and introduces her to his sister. Lucy is drawn to him, although she knows he is betrothed, and even if he weren’t, they move in different worlds. Unwilling to let the scandal, which is spreading through the
ton, touch him, she tries to keep him at arm’s length. But that proves not easy to do as each time they meet, the attraction grows stronger.

When Hugh Fairburn, Lord Dorchester, comes across a lady at a ball, he is immediately taken with her. Despite the fact that he just heard her telling a blatant lie.

Years ago, his father arranged for him to marry the neighbor’s daughter once she emerged from the schoolroom. Left in limbo until then, Hugh joined the army. But while he was away fighting Napoleon, his father died, and the chance to overturn his decision on Hugh’s marriage died with him.

While his betrothed shows little enthusiasm for marriage, Hugh remains honor-bound to keep his father’s promise—even as his thoughts remain on Miss Kershaw. His sister and she have become bosom friends, and Miss Kershaw is often within his orbit, tempting him to forgo his duty. Despite his own betrothal, Hugh feels a sense of urgency to act, to declare his feelings as other men pursue Miss Kershaw, particularly one who might even be dangerous.

Is there a chance to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles which keep them apart and have that happy ending?

https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Earl-Regency-Historical-Improper-ebook/dp/B0DBKD5MRV?

Amazon 5 Star review: What an entertaining and delightful love story. It has many dilemmas and interesting issues, dreadful lies, plots and schemes, murder, and many more twists, and turns that kept me entertained and wondering what would happen next and how it would all turn out. I enjoyed the romance that began over a dance and became so much more. I highly recommend reading!

Monday, March 4, 2024

Three of my books are now 99 cents and available from Kobo, Barnes & Noble and other sites.

 

At the end of her third Season, Lady Harriett Edgerton has refused her one offer of marriage from a perfectly worthy, if dull, suitor. Harriett doesn’t want proper. She wants passion. And the prospect of a passionate marriage is becoming increasingly unlikely, judging by the men she meets. When she and her family visit a dying relative at his country mansion in Kent, Pendleton Manor, everything appears normal on the surface, until Harriet is suddenly embroiled in murder, intrigue, and lust. Gentleman farmer, Gerard Everard, Earl of Foxworth, has inherited an estate deep in debt. While he toils to save Foxworth from creditors, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous mission. Together, Harriett and Gerard work to uncover a murderer, while Harriett, expecting Gerard to succumb to the charms of her younger, beautiful sister, Leonora, tries unsuccessfully to guard her heart.

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From elegant London ballrooms to the dungeons of Paris…

It is 1792 and Viscount Beaumont has buried himself in the country since his wife died. But now his daughter, Henrietta, has come of age and he must squire her in her London Season. Henrietta, a headstrong young woman, quickly chooses the man she wants to marry, reluctant British spy, Christian Hartley.

Actress, Verity Garnier's father, has been thrown into a French dungeon. To free him, she must deliver Anthony Beaumont to his enemies. She travels to London to seduce Beaumont into following her to France. But she doesn’t plan on falling in love.

When Beaumont travels alone to France to save his brother-in-law from the guillotine, Verity follows him, with his determined daughter, Henrietta, tagging along.

When soldiers of the Revolution capture Beaumont and his brother-in-law, Verity, and Henrietta must save them. Christian joins them.

Will everyone find a safe way home, or will they face the guillotine?

Reviews
This is an adventure not to be missed. The excitement mounts as danger appears around every corner. The devastation of the French Revolution is a backdrop to the well-executed plot. Love is in the air for three couples, but will they survive to realize their dreams? RT Book Reviews
“Maggi Andersen does it again with a riveting story of spies and counter spies, villainous men of power, and Jacobins, and all set during the French Revolution (1792).” Francine Howarth. "The author weaves suspense, suspicions, and intrigue throughout with historical merit. The Georgian Award is hereby granted to Maggi Andersen for Hostage to Love."

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