Anne Gracie

Anne Gracie spent her childhood and youth on the move, thanks to her father's job, which took them around the world. The gypsy life taught her that humour and love are universal languages and that favourite books can take you home, wherever you are.

Anne started her first novel while backpacking solo around the world. Originally published by Harlequin Books, she now writes Regency-era historical romances for Berkley (Penguin USA) and Penguin Australia, but instead of her new career taking her back to exotic overseas locations, she turned into a cave-bound writer-hermit. Anne is a former president of Romance Writers of Australia.

She lives in Melbourne in a small and very elderly wooden house, but she's too busy writing to renovate. Anne's books are published in sixteen languages, have been shortlisted three times for the prestigious RITA award (USA), have twice won the Romantic Book of the Year (Australia) and the National Reader's Choice Award (USA), and have been listed in Library Journal (USA) best books of the year.

Anne also blogs regularly with the Word Wenches; Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, Susan Fraser King, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliot and Joanna Bourne.

What genre does Anne Gracie write?

Anne Gracie writes Regency-era historical romances, originally published by Harlequin and now published by Berkley (Penguin USA) and Penguin Australia.

What series has she written and which books are series openers?

Major series include the Chance Sisters (start with The Autumn Bride), the Merridew Sisters (start with The Perfect Rake), the Devil Riders (includes The Stolen Princess, His Captive Lady and The Accidental Wedding) and Brides of Bellaire Gardens (includes The Rake's Daughter).

What is the recommended reading order for the Merridew Sisters and Chance Sisters series?

Merridew Sisters: The Perfect Rake (Book 1), The Perfect Waltz (Book 2), The Perfect Stranger (Book 3), The Perfect Kiss (Book 4). Chance Sisters: The Autumn Bride (Book 1), The Winter Bride (Book 2), The Spring Bride (Book 3).

Has Anne Gracie received any awards or notable recognition?

Yes. Her books have been published in sixteen languages, she has been shortlisted three times for the RITA, has twice won Australia’s Romantic Book of the Year and the USA National Reader's Choice Award, and has been listed in Library Journal best books of the year.

Where should I start if I'm new to Anne Gracie's books?

Begin with a series opener,try The Perfect Rake (Merridew Sisters Book 1) or The Autumn Bride (Chance Sisters Book 1),then continue through that series if you enjoy the characters and setting.