Deborah Miles
Personal Information
Description
Kaye Bennett was born on 17 November 1957 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. She reads a great deal, and although she will read anything - mystery, thrillers and horror - romance is her favorite. To survive a series of mind-numbing jobs, she turned to writing. When she won a local short story contest, suddenly her name was in the newspaper, and she dreamed of becoming a full-time writer. She has always had an interest in history, and she started writing historical romances as Deborah Miles for Mills & Boon (Harlequin), she also wrote as Lilly Sommers and Kaye Dobbie, before writing as Sara Bennett historical romances and as Sara Mackenzie paranormal romances. Kaye lives in an old house in an old gold rush town in the state of Victoria, Australia. She is married to an accountant and they have two children who are growing up all too quickly. The household is ruled by three cats, who all arrived without an invitation and decided to stay, and a dog who believes it's a person. In between writing and driving her children to and fro, she enjoys spending time in her garden. She is particularly fond of her collection of old world roses - they have such wonderful names! She tries to keep the house and garden tidy, but rarely succeeds—she'd rather be writing or reading.
Books
The Decadent Countess
Young widow Miranda arrives in England to meet her late husband's family, only to find she has been mistaken for her scandalous stepmother, the decadent countess. Miranda revels in her new role as the notoriously outspoken coquette. But then she clashes with her handsome, aloof brother-in-law Leo. As Miranda's confidence begins to falter, Leo is torn between pursuing this bewitching beauty and preserving his family's reputation...
Jealous Hearts
British colonial rule is also extending to Australian territory... Life in Sydney's slums is certainly not easy for young Brigitta Smith. Since her father has died and her brother is wanted by the army, she can only rely on the meagre work offered to her by some friends who run an inn to support herself. Life seems to pass slowly and greyly, one day after another. At least until she meets Sergeant Alastair Duncan, who with his charm and passion sets fire to Brigitta's heart. Misunderstandings, mistrust and a sense of duty plot against them, however.
My Lady Imposter
"Remember, from now on you are the daughter of the Lady Alys de Brusac. If you fall in any way you will die." In the turbulent early years of Henry II's reign. Kathryn's feudal overlord has dragged her from serfdom, scrubbed off her peasant dirt and moulded her into a noble lady. He intends her to impersonate the granddaughter of the dying Sir Piers de Brusac in order to gain his lands. Kathryn plays her part well - until she learns that the man she has been forced to marry, Sir Richard Tremaine, is plotting to slaughter the king. How then can she possibly sustain her role without committing high treason?