Hello Dear Readers!

I hope everyone is well half way through the first month of the new year. Sometimes, I know exactly what to write in these epistles, other times, I'm at a loss. Today is particularly foggy since I have not felt well lately. So I thought I'd do two things. First, ask you a question.

What would you like me to talk about in these letters? Historical research? The writing process? My characters or sharing cut passages from my current work in progress? If you have an opinion, let me know!

Second, I thought I'd share my favorite fact I've learned from my most recent research for my Art of Love series. I am reading this book called The Art of Forgery, and it's fascinating, but did you know that Michelangelo (Yes, THAT Michelangelo) may have begun his career as a forger. He was apparently excellent at copying classic works of the Roman statuary and paintings and knew how to use smoke to age them and how to paint cracks into the painting in order to "age" them, make them appear older than they actually were. This sort of copying actually helped him prove how skilled he was, how much of a genius, and it made his reputation!

I cannot say the same will happen for the lady forger in book 2 of The Art of Love series. Another bit of info I've learned recently, the punishment for forgery during the Regency period... hanging. So she better figure something out soon!

Ready for some book recs?

Read to since into a sensuous Regency romance by Cecilia Rene? Try her Ruined by the Bachelor Marquess!

Rebecca Paula's Etiquette with the Devil is only .99c right now! I always enjoy Paula's characters and her voice, and I've already bought my copy. Can't wait to dig in!

Rachel Ann Smith's Gambling on a Gentleman is up for pre-order!

Kindle Unlimited always has new and awesome reads, here are some hot ones for January!

More Regency romance? Of course! You know, I love reading historical romance in a variety of time periods, but Regency just hits the spot!

I hope you found something just right for you! Right now, my perfect book is a sweet escape with lots of humor and tension. What about you?

Happy reading!

Charlie Lane

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