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About jessrussellromance

Award winning romance writer.

My Viscount has Arrived!

Posted on February 25, 2026 by jessrussellromance

Vexed with the Viscount is out! This is the third book in my Reluctant Hearts series, and it features Brendan Cavanaugh, Farren’s “older” brother. “American-born ne’er-do-well Brendan Cavanaugh never wanted a title, a child, or a wife. So he does … Continue reading →

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Crazy for the Countess Arrives!

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jessrussellromance

Below is a peek at the first few pages~ Excerpt: Prologue January 1864 Mayfair, London Nora St. James, Countess of Havermere, should not have attended the burial. Gently bred women did not go to such events. They were deemed too … Continue reading →

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Inspiration! Mad for the Marquess~

Posted on August 25, 2025 by jessrussellromance
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This summer~

Posted on July 21, 2025 by jessrussellromance

As many of you know, in addition to writing historical romances, I also act (among other creative pursuits). This summer is a busy one! I’m thrilled to be re-releasing my RITA finalist, Mad for the Marquess, launching my brand-new book, … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

Posted on July 18, 2025 by jessrussellromance

New Release, CRAZY FOR THE COUNTESS, and re-issuing MY RITA finalist book, MAD FOR THE MARQUESS! COVER REVEAL TO COME SOON!

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Rainy Day Eggs

Posted on April 9, 2020 by jessrussellromance

I should be writing. I should be sorting out my house. Lots of “shoulds.” But I don’t feel like doing any of it on this rainy and windy day. Some of you know I love to carve pumpkins: I get … Continue reading →

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The Skirt in Action!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by jessrussellromance

So, I did not win the Rita Award. It  went to the wonderful Kelly Bowen, who won a Rita last year as well.  HERE is a list of all the winners. BUT, I had a wonderful time seeing friends and connecting … Continue reading →

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Romancing the Skirt

Posted on July 17, 2018 by jessrussellromance

July’s   part deux! So the futzing is finished. I bagged the idea of the underskirt, I wanted the skirt to be wispy and fluttery. The extra volume didn’t really add anything. Instead I stitched some horsehair braid into the … Continue reading →

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Curtains, and Covers, and Skirts, Oh My!

Posted on July 10, 2018 by jessrussellromance

Nocturnal Musings ~or~ Curtains and Covers and Skirts, Oh My! July’s So what to wear? What to wear? What to WEAR? The Romance Writers of America’s RITA® AWARDS loom and I know I promised you  a variety of pretty frocks … Continue reading →

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Color my World

Posted on April 23, 2018 by jessrussellromance

I am resurrecting Trash to Treasure! This particular project has to do with my “Lipstick on a Pig Project.” My building was built between Wadsworth and Broadway on 181st street in 1906. This is my subway station. They are working … Continue reading →

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