Barbara Metzger

Barbara Metzger is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her historical romance novels, particularly those set in the Regency era. She has written over three dozen novels and a dozen novellas, establishing herself as a prolific and talented writer in her genre. Metzger's debut novel, "Bething's Folly," was published in 1981, marking the beginning of a long and successful career.

In addition to her work as a fiction author, Metzger has also worked as an artist, editor, greeting card verse writer, and proofreader. Her diverse skill set and experience have no doubt contributed to her success as a writer. Metzger's novels have won numerous awards, including the prestigious RITA award from the Romance Writers of America, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the Madcap award for humor in romance writing. She has also received two Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times Magazine.

Metzger has never married and currently resides in Montauk with her rescue long-haired Chihuahua, Tino. When she is not writing or reading romances, she can be found pursuing a variety of hobbies and interests. She enjoys volunteering at the Montauk public library, yard sailing, beach combing, and gardening. Metzger's love of reading and writing is evident in her extensive body of work and her numerous accolades in the romance genre.
House of Cards Books
# Title Year
1 Ace of Hearts 2005
2 Jack of Clubs 2006
3 Queen of Diamonds 2006
Royce Lie Detectors Books
# Title Year
1 Truly Yours 2007
2 The Scandalous Life of a True Lady 2008
3 The Wicked Ways of a True Hero 2009
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Bething's Folly 1981
2 The Earl and the Heiress 1982
3 My Lady InnKeeper 1985
4 Cupboard Kisses 1989
5 Rake's Ransom 1989
6 An Early Engagement 1990
7 Minor Indiscretions 1991
8 The Luck of the Devil 1991
9 An Affair of Interest 1991
10 A Loyal Companion 1992
11 Christmas Wishes 1992
12 Lady in Green 1993
13 An Angel for the Earl 1994
14 A Suspicious Affair 1994
15 Lady Whilton's Wedding 1995
16 Father Christmas 1995
17 An Enchanted Affair 1996
18 Snowdrops and Scandalbroth 1996
19 The Primrose Path 1997
20 The Christmas Carrolls 1997
21 Miss Lockharte's Letters 1998
22 Lord Heartless 1998
23 Miss Treadwell's Talent 1999
24 A Worthy Wife 2000
25 Saved by Scandal 2000
26 Miss Westlake's Windfall 2001
27 The Painted Lady 2001
28 A Debt to Delia 2002
29 Lady Sparrow 2002
30 The Diamond Key 2003
31 Love, Louisa 2004
32 A Perfect Gentleman 2004
33 The Duel 2005
34 The Hourglass 2007
35 The Bargain Bride 2009
36 Wedded Bliss 2012
Collections
# Title Year
1 Autumn Loves 1993
2 Autumn Glory and Other Stories 2013
3 Greetings of the Season and Other Stories 2013
Barbara Metzger Anthologies
# Title Year
1 A Regency Christmas 1994
2 A Regency Christmas Feast 1996
3 A Regency Christmas VIII 1998
4 A Regency Christmas Present 1999
5 The Grand Hotel 2000
6 A Regency Christmas Eve 2000
7 Regency Christmas Wishes 2003
8 Wedding Belles 2004
9 Regency Christmas Magic 2004
10 The True Love Wedding Dress 2005
11 Regency Christmas Courtship 2005
12 The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance 2010
13 The Killer Wore Cranberry: A Fourth Meal of Mayhem 2014
14 The Killer Wore Cranberry: A Fifth Course of Chaos 2017