VANESSA RILEY ON A WAGER AT MIDNIGHT, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA & FEISTY HEROINES
March 26, 2025
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Welcome to Undercurrents of Romance with host Tracey Devlyn!
In Episode 15 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn chats with award-winning author Vanessa Riley about her latest historical romance, A WAGER AT MIDNIGHT.
Disguises, ambition, and simmering chemistry collide when a bold researcher and a principled physician are forced to choose between duty and desire.
With Vanessa Riley’s signature blend of fierce heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, a richly diverse cast, and sharp Regency wit, A WAGER AT MIDNIGHT is a heartfelt, high-stakes romance you won’t want to miss.
💖 Historical Romance | Frenemies-to-Lovers, Best Friend’s Sister, Age Gap
“A magnificent voice in historical romance.” — Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestseller
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Vanessa Riley writes Regency Romances and Historical Fiction of dazzling multi-culture communities with powerful persons of color. Vanessa writes for historical romance readers who admire and acquire books that showcase women who find joy in sweeping kisses and strong sisterhoods. Even in the darkness, she promises to give you laughs and to show you how light always prevails and how love always, always wins. Vanessa juggles mothering a teen, cooking for her military-man husband, and speaking at women's and STEM events. She loves baking her Trinidadian grandma's cake recipes and collecting Irish crochet lace. She’s known for her sweeping romances and humorous delivery of poignant truths. You can catch her writing from the comfort of her southern porch with a cup of Earl Grey tea.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Grab Your Copy of A WAGER AT MIDNIGHT 💖 Regency Historical Romance
https://books2read.com/AWAMVRiley (universal link)
Author’s Website:
https://VanessaRiley.com
Learn more about Sickle Cell Anemia:
https://vanessariley.com/charity.php
Vanessa’s Recommended Read (universal link):
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
https://books2read.com/IGABAKLemming
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