Kathleen Baldwin

Tess Aubreyson is being haunted by prophetic dreams of death and grief.  She discovers that her dreams can help Lord Ravencross, the man she loves, and her fellow students at Stranje House. Which is good, because the traitorous Lady Daneska and the Ghost have returned to England to help make way for Napoleon's invasion, and the young ladies at Stranje House might be the only ones who can save England from a power-mad dictator.

a Stranje House novel

Exile for dreamers

A Stranje House Novel

School for Unusual Girls

Refuge for Masterminds is the third installment in the Stranje House series for young adults by award-winning author Kathleen Baldwin. #1 New York Times best-selling author Meg Cabot calls this romantic Regency adventure “completely original and totally engrossing.” It’s 1814. Napoleon has escaped his imprisonment on Elba. Britain is at war on four fronts. And at Stranje House, a School for Unusual Girls, five young ladies are secretly being trained for a world of spies, diplomacy, and war.... Napoleon’s invasion of England is underway and someone at Stranje House is sneaking information to his spies. Lady Jane Moore is determined to find out who it is. If anyone can discover the traitor, it is Jane—for, according to headmistress Emma Stranje, Lady Jane is a mastermind. Jane doesn’t consider herself a mastermind. It’s just that she tends to grasp the facts of a situation quickly, and by so doing, she’s able to devise and implement a sensible course of action. Is Jane enough of a mastermind to save the brash young American inventor Alexander Sinclair, her friends at Stranje House, and possibly England itself? Fans of genre-blending, romance, and action will love this Regency-era alternate history novel filled with spunky heroines, handsome young lords, and dastardly villains—the third in the Stranje House series. Don’t miss the first two books: A School for Unusual Girls and Exile for Dreamers. “Enticing from the first sentence.” —New York Times Book Review "This alternative history series will appeal to fans of Gail Carriger's works and The Cecelia and Kate novels by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer." —School Library Journal on A School for Unusual Girls

Refuge for Masterminds

She brought the mystery of India with her . . .1814. In this award-winning alternate history, Napoleon has forced Europe to its knees, and now he plots to seize control of Britain. Maya Barrington, one of Miss Stranje's unusual girls, must act as a double agent and use her extraordinary gift of persuasion to thwart Napoleon's scheme. To protect the friends she now holds dear, and to keep Napoleon and his ruthless spies from destroying the world she has grown to love, Maya must enter this treacherous game on the arm of the ellusive Lord Kinsworth. She can read almost everyone-not so with this young rascal. Quick with a jest and armed with lethal charm, Kinsworth remains just beyond her reach. Can she trust him? With Britain's future at risk and those she loves in deadly peril, Maya questions everything she thought she understood about life, love, and loyalty.

Harbor for the Nightingale: A Stranje House Novel

After the collapse of civilization Nora and her family live a quiet life in the Midwestern Plains until a great fiery god of the sky descends and makes her an irresistible offer—an offer that will take her away from those she loves forever. "Dragons of Tomorrow" is a standalone story by the author of the Stranje House series, available now from Tor Teen. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Tor.com Original

Dragons of Tomorrow

Sanctuary for Seers

Miss Kate Linnet longs for independence above all else, but Lord Colter is determined to persuade her to marry.Kate adores her younger sisters, but taking care of them ever since her mother died has her yearning for freedom. Or so she thinks. Marriage is most assuredly not the answer. After all, with marriage comes more responsibility and inevitably more children. Even knowing that, two years ago, she agreed to marry Lord Colter. Devil take his boyish charm! And those roguish dark eyes of his. She never should have said yes. And the more he pushed for a wedding date, the more she found fault with him. Finally, having had enough, he broke off their engagement in the middle of the Clapsforth-on-Wye assembly ball. During the cotillion! In front of everyone. Mortifying.After such public humiliation, Kate wants to escape her crumbling life entirely. When her aunt, the notorious Lady Alameda, offers her a London Season, Kate readily accepts, but soon discovers her mischievous aunt is making her already tumultuous life worse.Can Lord Colter rebuild the bridge between them, or will Kate let their chances at love and happiness slip through her fingers again?

A Humorous Traditional Regency Romance

The Persuasion of Miss Kate

Lisa Noeli

Mona Gedney

The ballroom is the perfect setting for romance, as seductively handsome rogues dance away with women's hearts in this delightful trio of Regency novellas. Original.

Waltz With A Rogue

Saving Sebastian

Praise for Mistaken Kiss: “Kathleen Baldwin evokes some very tender moments as Willa learns that love will find a way in this warm and charming tale.” – Romantic Times 4 1/2 Stars “…a delight… laughter aplenty… sparkling dialog that left me with a smile on my face. I highly recommend this engaging Traditional Regency.” – Cheryl Sneed, Rakehell Reviews “I love these “Aunt Honore” books and this one does not fail. … I really enjoyed this sweet story and the wonderful characters.” –CleanRomanceReviews.com “Hilarious!” – Reva Merchant, Library Specialist A HOLT MEDALLION FINALISTMISTAKEN KISS, A Humorous Traditional Regency, Book Two My Notorious Aunt (Aunt Honore is back…) Willa is nearly blind, but she knows trouble when she trips over it. Willa, the vicar's little sister knows full well that her prospects are bleak. When she accidentally kisses Alexander Braeburn, her dull predictable world turns upside down. Logic dictates that she should stay away from the handsome Corinthian. He's the black sheep of their village. But how can she resist? She yearns for one more taste of the most tantalizing excitement she has ever experienced. Just one more, before Willa settles back into her dreary life forever. Alex is intrigued by the refreshingly forthright Willa. Her genuine character warms his jaded heart and makes him smile. When she naïvely marches into trouble, Alex feels duty bound to rescue her. Is it duty? Or something else that compels him to watch over the vicar's little sister? Mistaken Kiss is a Sweet Traditional Regency Romance AUTHOR'S NOTE: MISTAKEN KISS was written as a tribute to two of my favorite authors: the brilliant Oscar Wilde and the incomparable Georgette Heyer. I hope you will enjoy this light-hearted Regency romp as much as I enjoyed writing it. Devious Aunt Honore is back, and she's up to her pin curls in mischief. Rather a crafty slyboots in this Regency romantic romp, and I must confess I miss writing about her. Luckily, the old gal will be back in book three, CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH, another Regency Romantic Comedy. Book Club Discussion Guide Available on Author Kathleen Baldwin's website. What Critics are saying: “Wonderful reading for Regency fans! The author created a strong character, Willa, and gave her a brain to match. No simpering, faint-hearted miss here! With some fun and witty times, a bit of romance, and some magical moments, this novel is gem! This story will remain in your thoughts long after you finish reading it. BRAVA!” – HUNTRESS REVIEWS “Baldwin's second book and it is a delight… There are farcical elements to the story, but it is never over the top. There is laughter aplenty here, attractive, winning leads and sparkling dialog that left me with a smile on my face. I highly recommend this engaging Traditional Regency.” –Cheryl Sneed, Rakehell Reviews “I love these “Aunt Honore” books and this one does not fail. Willa and Alex are delightful characters with great chemistry. I love how they seem to not realize as they fall deeper and deeper in love. … Lady Alameda (or Aunt Honore) is a great character with her schemes and matchmaking. She is a great character through all three books and makes life so much more fun for the other characters. I really enjoyed this sweet story and the wonderful characters.” – CleanRomanceReviews.com

Mistaken Kiss

"...filled with romance and I found that time flew by at warp speed as I read." - Huntress Reviews What Critics are saying: "These thieves are not what you expect...well-written and pleasurable romp through the regency period." - ArmchairInterviews.com "...true love is found on the dance floor." - Romantic Times, 4 � Stars (referring to Waltz with a Rogue anthology in which The Highwayman Came Waltzing appeared as the lead novella.) The Highwayman Came Waltzing by Kathleen Baldwin is a whimsical visit to the world of thieves. These highwaymen are not at all what one might expect. When Elizabeth's childhood sweetheart returns from the Napoleonic wars to investigate a series of robberies in Claegburn Woods. She never dared dream their shared waltz would rekindle their affection for one another. But she knows loving Lord Ryerton is impossible, because Elizabeth hides a dark and dangerous secret. This improbable tale is written solely for your delight and enjoyment. Should you happen to crave more information about the highly romanticized, sometimes brutal truths behind the real highwaymen of myth and legend, please visit Kathleen's website. Until then, take a deep breath; close your eyes to harsh realities, and stroll into Claegburn Woods where the moon rides high and the owls are hunting on silent wing, there we will enter the lives of a rather unusual band of Robinhoodlums. A Tribute to The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes This novella is a tipping of the hat to Alfred Noyes. Oh, what silken dreams were spun on the wheel of his romantic poem, The Highwayman. If you leaned out the window with the innkeeper's daughter and sighed over the dashing highwayman, this is a story for you. Several verses are echoed in the chapter headings, and the complete poem is available at the end of the book.

A Traditional Regency Romance Novella

The Highwayman Came Waltzing

Andrea Sisco

Award-winning author Kathleen Baldwin teamed up with actress mystery writer Andrea Sisco to write a fun contemporary YA fairytale, an adventure suitable for any age. This teen fantasy romance contains strong emotions, some kissing, but no sex. ..".a story that girls and women of all ages can love ... a magical world you want to explore even after this story has ended." -Bestselling Author, Suzanne Ferrell, 5 stars *Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother* A Fairy Godmother is not some overgrown pixie in a pink tutu. She's a guardian and a warrior specially trained to protect Cinderella's descendants. Lilliana Skye is undercover at a Texas high school on her first assignment to save one of Cinderella's troubled great-granddaughters. But everything goes terribly wrong. Who wouldn't want their very own Fairy Godmother? Jess Harrison, that's who. She doesn't believe in fairytale magic or happily-ever-afters. The death of her oldest brother nuked her world. Grief sucks. Jess is tough, angry, and so intelligent it's scary. If she ever did see a mythical fairy she would probably stomp it into oblivion with her army boots. Fortunately Jess has another brother, but when Jake meets the new girl he falls hard. In Jess's universe that means trouble. Her shields go up. Code red. Weapons loaded. Their oldest brother's tragic accident turned Jess and Jake's parents into emotional zombies. They avoided grieving and buried themselves in work. Jake is the only real family Jess really has left and she's fiercely protective. She can't let her brother fall in love with a dangerous lunatic who claims to be a Fairy Godmother. That's fine with Lilliana. Falling in love with a human is forbidden, not to mention ... deadly. And maybe, just maybe, if she didn't have to protect Jake and Jess she might be able to keep her wayward heart in check. But someone from the fairy realm is trying to kill all three of them and Lilliana has to find out why before it's too late. _"I was hooked. This is a fast, fun read with more than enough world-building for fantasy fans" -Yvonne, 5 stars_ _"I liked the fantasy mixed with high school angst in this romance/action blend." - PA, 5 stars_ *Book Club Discussion Guide: * Available on Author Kathleen Baldwin's website. AUTHORS' NOTE: This book is suitable for girls, women, guys, anyone who loves a modern fairytale. The two of us are particularly fond of the YA fairytales by amazing authors: Shannon Hale, Gail Carson Levine, Marissa Meyer, and Diana Wynne Jones. But our book is a magical adventure that takes place right here, right now, in our world. We set this book in a contemporary world because we believe there is a kind of magic all around us, inside each of us, just waiting to be revealed. Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother is a paranormal tale of finding hope, discovering truth, and learning to love. _"I love this book so much!!! I didn't want it to end." Dancer Girl, 5 stars_ Dancer Girl, please contact us. We want to send you a prize for being our all time favorite review. Short, sweet, and perfect, your words made so happy we twirled for joy.

Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother

Praise for Lady Fiasco: "Tyrell and Fiona's journey from desire to deep and lasting emotion makes Kathleen Baldwin's romance enjoyable." - Romantic Times "A winning mix of wit and humor. Baldwin makes delightful mischief in her debut Regency romp." - Elisabeth Fairchild, RT Lifetime Achievement Winner Lady Fiasco, Book 1, My Notorious Aunt Completely revised for eBook A Humorous Traditional Regency Can a lady with a reputation for disaster, stumble into love? An unusual heroine, Fiona Hawthorn grew up running free. Without a mother to restrain her, she spends her days riding her horse neck or nothing across her father's fields and swimming like a sea nymph. But inside a prim and proper Regency sitting room Fiona is bound to overturn the teapot or accidentally trip the footman. Her notorious Aunt Honore decides to take the hoyden in hand, but amidst the strictures of the Beau Monde, Fiona is a fish out of water. When she was younger, Lord Wesmont was her hero. Sadly, he came home from fighting Napoleon a hardened man. Nothing can breathe life back into his cold heart, nothing except, perhaps, the love of an unusual young woman who regularly turns his life upside-down. Lady Fiasco is a Sweet Traditional Regency Romance. ,p.AUTHORS' NOTE: Lady Fiasco was my very first full length novel. Over the years, I've gotten many letters from readers asking where I got the idea for the story. As with all ideas, it was a fusion of elements. First, I drew from real life. My one and only aunt was as wildly unpredictable and outrageous as Lady Alameda. Maybe worse. One never knew what to expect when she blew into town. It is only natural that her bigger than life personality seeped into my creative id and played havoc there, too. A compulsive history buff, I ran across a book of lampoons by the amazing George Cruikshank making fun of the famous people of the day, including the Prince Regent. I could not resist including one or two lampoons in this book. Political and social lampoons were wildly popular in the Regency era even though the drawings were surprisingly bawdy and scandalous. I also loved reading Georgette Heyer's adventurous Regency Romantic comedies. Georgette Heyer inspired me to leave off writing short stories and tackle a Regency. She opened the door to other writers like; the amazing Julia Quinn, and Marion Chesney with her quirky characters, and the incomparable Elisabeth Fairchild, who later became a close friend. I also fell in love with the early writings of Loretta Chase. Ms Chase wrote some very funny traditional romances before she became famous for her iconic long historical Regency romance, Lord of Scoundrels. It is with deepest respect, that I pay homage to all these great writers and say a hearty thank you for the inspiration. I must also mention Jane Austen, whose dry wit and tongue in cheek humor had a profound effect on my writing as far back as High School. I devoured Jane Austen's writing not long after I was introduced to my beloved Oscar Wilde. A rascally fellow in real life but an amazing literary genius. In college, I studied the humorists: P.G. Wodehouse and O'Henry. Wouldn't it be marvelous to arrange a netherworld tea party and invite Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, Wodehouse and O'Henry? I'd put on my best frock and sit quietly listening to them shoot barbs at one another. What fun! You'd come too, wouldn't you? So there you have it, these few hundred things went into the making of Lady Fiasco. Drop by my website, and let me know what you think of it. KathleenBaldwin.com

A Traditional Regency Romance

Lady Fiasco

Refuge for Masterminds is the third installment in the Stranje House series for young adults by award-winning author Kathleen Baldwin. #1 New York Times best-selling author Meg Cabot calls this romantic Regency adventure “completely original and totally engrossing.” It’s 1814. Napoleon has escaped his imprisonment on Elba. Britain is at war on four fronts. And at Stranje House, a School for Unusual Girls, five young ladies are secretly being trained for a world of spies, diplomacy, and war.... Napoleon’s invasion of England is underway and someone at Stranje House is sneaking information to his spies. Lady Jane Moore is determined to find out who it is. If anyone can discover the traitor, it is Jane—for, according to headmistress Emma Stranje, Lady Jane is a mastermind. Jane doesn’t consider herself a mastermind. It’s just that she tends to grasp the facts of a situation quickly, and by so doing, she’s able to devise and implement a sensible course of action. Is Jane enough of a mastermind to save the brash young American inventor Alexander Sinclair, her friends at Stranje House, and possibly England itself? Fans of genre-blending, romance, and action will love this Regency-era alternate history novel filled with spunky heroines, handsome young lords, and dastardly villains—the third in the Stranje House series. Don’t miss the first two books: A School for Unusual Girls and Exile for Dreamers. “Enticing from the first sentence." —New York Times Book Review "Baldwin has a winning series here: her characters are intriguing and fully rendered." —Booklist "Fans of Celia Rees's Pirates! will enjoy this tale of action and derring-do. An outstanding alternative history series entry and a must-have for teen libraries." —School Library Journal "Once again, Kathleen Baldwin takes us on an amazing journey through an alternate event in history. I really love her take on historical events and the significant part young people play in the fight for freedom and peace. The story is full of adventure, and is both well-written and a delight to read. More than the thriller and romance parts, this story is also about sisterhood and friendship among the five girls.... I enjoyed this story immensely and I closed my kindle with a satisfied sigh. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!" —YAinsider.com

Nearsighted Willa Linnet, the younger sister of a vicar with a meager dowry, gets herself in all kinds of trouble when she accidentally kisses her prospective fiancé's prodigal brother, Alexander Braeburn, and finds her entire life turned upside down. Original.

Penniless Elizabeth Hampton takes the ton by storm with her remarkable fashion sense and bears the brunt of Lord St. Cleve's disdain for high society when he makes a mockery out of her new style. Original.

Cut From The Same Cloth

Praise for Cut from the Same Cloth:“…believable characters with realistic traits, humor, and a bit of danger to create a wondrous painting that will linger in your mind's eye long after you finish the story. Terrific!” – HUNTRESS REVIEWS, 5 stars“I love these “Aunt Honore” books … wonderful characters.” – CleanRomanceReviews.com“…a charming book, with the lightness and freshness of a sunny day in the park.” – Rakehell Reviews “a humorous and enchanting tale with intrigue and danger” – Romantic Times, 4 StarsSTORY:Scarlet O'Hara meets the Scarlet PimpernelWhy must Lord St. Evert dress like an overdone Dandy? His outlandish wardrobe belies his powerful build and the hard unyielding lines of his face. Whoever he is, he's ruining Elizabeth Hampton's desperate scheme to secure a rich husband. Terribly vexing, to arrive at the most fashionable Breakfast Party of the Season wearing a perfectly stunning Chinese silk gown, only to discover Lord St. Evert is clad in unmentionables cut from identical cloth.Humiliating. Insufferable! Why, the devil, must he show up in fabrics Elizabeth searched so diligently to procure? To say nothing of the long hours she spent secretly stitching her creations together. He must be stopped. She is determined to spy out his perplexing game, and put an end to his interference.Lord St. Evert despises pretension of any kind. He cannot abide the self-important airs put on by some members of the Ton and takes pleasure in making a mockery of Brummell's fashion strictures. Conceited frauds! Hadn't his grandfather's snobbery made his mother's life a misery? All the more maddening to discover that the one woman who captures his interest is the biggest pretender of all. He vows to teach Miss Elizabeth Hampton a lesson she won't soon forget.

Cut from the Same Cloth

The Stranje House series discounted ebundle includes: A School for Unusual Girls, Exile for Dreamers, Refuge for Masterminds A School for Unusual Girls It is 1814. Napoleon has escaped his imprisonment on Elba. Britain is at war on four fronts. And at Stranje House, a School for Unusual Girls, five young ladies are secretly being trained for a world of spies, diplomacy, and war. Fans of genre-blending, romance, and action will love this Regency-era alternate history series filled with spunky heroines, handsome young lords, and dastardly villains. Exile for Dreamers Tess can't run far enough or fast enough to escape the prophetic dreams that haunt her. Dreams bring nothing but death and grief, and Tess refuses to accept that she may be destined for the same madness that destroyed her mother. Until her disturbing dreams become the only means of saving Lord Ravencross, the man she loves, and her friends at Stranje House from Lady Daneska and her lover, the Ghost-agent of Napoleon, who has escaped from Elba. Refuge for Masterminds Napoleon’s invasion of England is underway and someone at Stranje House is sneaking information to his spies. Lady Jane Moore is determined to find out who it is. If anyone can discover the traitor, it is Jane—for, according to headmistress Emma Stranje, Lady Jane is a mastermind. "A School for Unusual Girls sucked me in from the first few pages and kept me reading until late into the night. Kathleen Baldwin has created a completely original--and totally engrossing--world, full of smart girls, handsome boys, and sinister mysteries. Who wouldn't want to enroll?" --Meg Cabot, bestselling author of The Princess Diaries At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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