Anne Rollins

@annerollins23

Writing regency romance & fantasy romance as "Anne Rollins." Academic, parent, writer. AuDHD & Hard of Hearing. (she/her)

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jun 30

Last day to grab a free copy of SECRETS AT SELWYN CASTLE! #HistoricalRomance #SweetRomance www.dragonbladepublishing.com/promotion-pa...

White background. In the center is a book cover for “Secrets at Selwyn Castle” by author “Anne Rollins.” Cover depicts a white man and a white woman in Regency clothing gazing into each other’s eyes. Arrows coming from the cover point to green print with words or phrases. Clockwise from upper left, these texts read “so many secrets,” “Christmas house party,” “cozy mystery subplot,” “adorkable MMC,” “kissing-only romance,” and “Regency period.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jun 26

This week's #FridayFling snippet comes from my fantasy romance WIP, THE UNICORNS OF WENDWOOD FOREST. #WriteSky #romancelandia

Parchment background with vintage-looking green floral frame around the text boxes. Within the frame, a heading at the top says “Friday Fling.” Below that, smaller text reads: “’What good news?’ Lina asked. She would have been delighted to learn of an addition to the herd, or a plan to repair the tumbledown boundary fence, but her uncle would never have taken the time to personally deliver news like that.
‘Lord Heronden has asked for your hand in marriage,’ Sir Charles announced. ‘You are going to become a baroness!’
Lina’s jaw dropped. ‘Surely you jest?’ she said, though she could imagine few jokes less likely. Sir Charles had wanted Lord Heronden for one of his own daughters; that had been obvious.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jun 26

Free book alert! From now until June 30, you can grab SECRETS AT SELWYN CASTLE, along with 30 other historical romance novels, for free! It's part of Dragonblade Publishing's "Lords of Summer" promotion. #historicalromance #romancelandia www.dragonbladepublishing.com/promotion-pa...

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jun 20

It's still Friday in California, so here's my belated #FridayFling snippet! This week's word is "confuse."

Background is an image of dark green leaves. Heading of orange script at the top reads “Friday Fling.” A small white divider line separates the header from the central white text: “Quite right. Miss Trewin, I have an entire estate in my care, along with all its creatures. I am responsible for their wellbeing. Their health is mine. And that is why I wish to take you with me when I return to Wandleshire. I believe you will be good for the forest. For the whole estate.”
Still confused, she could only shake her head. “You do not yet know me well, my lord. If you had been here longer, you would know I am not interested in managing households or carrying baskets to cottagers. I spend half my time wandering around in the woods, with no other company than the beasts of the field and the birds of the air.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jun 5

Happy Friday! I love seeing all the different snippet-sharing prompts that have emerged to replace the late, great Friday Kiss. This quotation is from my current WIP, a fantasy romance. #FridayFling #Romancelandia

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‘I tried to warn you, Sylvester,’ she reminded him. ‘You really must cultivate a less’ —she gestured vaguely as she searched for the right word—'a less discouraging demeanor.’”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· May 30

I've occasionally complained about my lack of progress on my "Unicorn WIP." I began drafting back in January, but progress was slow. . . until May 23, when I finally started putting in some words. What changed, you ask? Well, May 22 was the day I turned in my grades for the spring semester.

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· May 3

Looking for some quick reads? DUKES IN SPRING contains a dozen fun #historicalromance stories by both new and established authors. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNNZJW78

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Apr 24

In just two days, the DUKES IN SPRING anthology will be available on Kindle Unlimited. But if you can't wait that long, there's still time to grab the ARC on NetGalley! #historicalromance #romancelandia

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Apr 4

If you see this, I implore you to post a picture from whatever device you're using, with no explanation.

Post from Sesame Street character Cookie Monster, who says:"Me no cry because cookie is finished. Me smile because cookie happened."

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Mar 29

Release day for the "Dukes in Spring" anthology is less than a month away. Are you ready? #historicalromance www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNNZJW78

Blurb and cover for a story in Dragonblade’s “Dukes in Spring Anthology.” Heading in yellow at the top reads “The Dowager and the Wicked Duke.” Below that, on the right, is the book cover, depicting a woman in a blue dress looking coyly over her shoulder. The caption reads “Releases 4.26.26.” On the left is the blurb for the book: “In a magical version of Regency England, a duke on the trail of his runaway niece clashes with the widowed witch who helped the girl escape. They combine their magic to track down the runaway... until a disaster on the road jeopardizes their plans.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Mar 13

FYI for #historicalromance and #fantasyromance fans. I'm doing a weeklong takeover at the Dragonblade Publishing Book Club (March 16-20), talking about my Regency romantasy series, The Cambion Club. Join us! www.facebook.com/share/g/1BLL...

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jan 23

If you're stuck inside due to weather, Dragonblade Publishing has a historical romance giveaway to keep you entertained! #historicalromance #romancelandia

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Jan 19

Mark your calendars for a Historical Romance Lovers event! I'll be participating in the Cozy Socks and Cocoa party on January 31. www.facebook.com/groups/histo...

#2 Cozy white and gray blankets provide the background. In the center of the graphic is a mug of hot cocoa. At the top, text reads “Cozy Socks and Cocoa Party/Historical Romance Lovers/January 30th and 31st.” At the bottom, smaller letters say “Hosted by Lori Ann Bailey & Heather McCollum.” Pink hearts scattered around the graphic list different dollar amounts of gift cards: $200, $75, $35.

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Dec 31

Happy New Year, friends! May 2026 treat us all well.

Black background with golden starburst, ribbons, and fireworks in different shades of gold along the edges. An italicized heading at the top says “Secrets at Selwyn Castle.” Below that, lighter-colored plain text reads: “That night, most of the guests stayed up playing cards until the clock struck twelve. They toasted the New Year with a sweet, spicy punch.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Dec 30

If you see this, post a unicorn.

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Dec 26

Today is a Stuff Your eReader day! No strings attached, just 1700+ free romances, organized by retailer, category, and vibes. Stock up on books for 2026! #HistoricalRomance #Romancelandia

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Dec 25

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! (And a happy Thursday to everyone who does not.) #BeauMondeSecrets #historicalromance

White background. Flourishes of holly leaves at the top and bottom, with red brackets on the side framing the text. Red text reads: “Lord Inglewhite stood in the doorway, observing his guests. Someone had hung a lantern near the door, and by its light Ivy could see a smile on the nobleman’s face. She saw something else, too. A small sprig of mistletoe hung in the middle of the wide doorway, positioned so two people who passed through the doorway at the same time would be caught underneath it. Did Lord Inglewhite know he stood under the mistletoe?”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Dec 24

Happy holidays, and FYI: GARDEN FOLLY MAGIC is free on Kindle for the next few days! #historicalromance #fantasyromance #romancelandia

Dusty pink background. At the top, large white letters say “Free on Kindle from Dec 24-28.” In the center of the graphic is a book cover for “Garden Folly Magic” by author “Anne Rollins.” The book features a woman in a dress facing away from the viewer. White arrows radiate out from the book to tropes printed in white. Tropes read, clockwise from top left: “Historical fantasy romance,” “autistic FMC,” “he falls first,” “rake meets bluestocking, and “forced proximity.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Nov 24

I promised you a cover reveal, didn't I? The third book of the Cambion Club series will release January 10, 2026. 🌠 #historicalromance #historicalfantasy #fantasyromance

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Nov 15

Posting this in case anyone's looking for a kissing-only Christmas romance! (Available on KU) #HistoricalRomance

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Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Nov 5

It's a rainy Wednesday in my part of the world, but at least I have a colorful #BookQW snippet from FALLING STAR ENCHANTMENT. #HistoricalRomance #FantasyRomance

Light beige background with green stems and leaves and yellow flowers in each corner of the graphic. In the middle, dark green letters say: “Her half-boots kept her feet warm even though she had splashed through mud puddles to reach this solitary nook. The less said about the state of her trousers, though, the better. They were rather the worse for her ramble through the wilderness.
Muddy or not, these clothes were far more practical than a walking dress. It did not seem fair that only men were allowed to wear them. If she ran the world, Dora mused, people would be allowed to wear whatever clothing best suited their activities. Ribbons and lace and pretty gowns all had their place, but so did boots, trousers, and colorful waistcoats.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Oct 31

Happy Halloween, readers and writers! I figured I should share my #FridaySpark snippet here, too. 👻#historicalromance

Parchment background with black spider webs in all four corners. Spiders dangle at the top. Vintage looking heading says “Stranger at the Crossroads,” and the text below the heading reads:
“He must have fallen asleep eventually, because something woke him in the middle of the night. He blinked his eyes and tried to remember what had roused him. A voice, he thought, or a cry.
A cry for help?
Cold fear kicked him into motion. He shoved his bedclothes aside and rolled out of bed. He landed with a thump that could probably wake the dead. After that, he tiptoed cautiously towards the door separating the bedchambers.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Oct 22

Happy Wednesday! Here's a #BookQW snippet from my forthcoming #historicalromance novella, "Stranger at the Crossroads."

Halloween-themed graphic. Gray background with spooky black tree branches in all four corners. At the bottom, a pumpkin-headed scarecrow stands among gravestones. In the center of the rectangle, black text reads: “Ghost?” She arched her eyebrows. “I thought we established that there was no ghost at the crossroad last night.”
“Indeed.” He added a generous helping of milk to his coffee. “However, Hethersleigh Hall is said to be haunted by a ghost called the Veiled Lady. It is rare that anyone actually sees her, though. Most of the time she contents herself with opening doors, moving objects about, and making noise in the middle of the night.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Sep 21

If you're looking for a #historicalromance read for spooky season, here's a hint about what you'll find in "Stranger at the Crossroads," my entry in Dragonblade's upcoming Halloween anthology. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH84WKWR

Graphic has a black background, mottled with light gray. In the center is a book cover for an anthology titled “Ghosts, Graveyards, and Grey Ladies: A Historical Romance Anthology,” published by Dragonblade. White arrows lead away from the cover, pointing to tropes. Tropes are (clockwise starting from top left): “marriage of convenience,” “haunted manor,” “novelette length,” “meddling ghost,” and “early Victorian period.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Sep 19

Happy Friday! This snippet from my debut romance isn't quite a #FridayKiss, but it's close. #HistoricalRomance #FantasyRomance

Textured pinkish background with a white floral border at the top. White text reads: “At last, feeling like he had to say something, he whispered, ‘It would not be terrible to be married to you.’
Emma did not answer. Perhaps she had not heard him? A suspicion suddenly struck him. To confirm it, he reached down to lift her chin up slightly so that he could see her face. Yes, she had fallen asleep on his lap, like an overtired child.
The proper thing to do would be to wake her. If she were found here, asleep in his arms—he did not want even to imagine the furor that would result.” Below and to the left of the main text, smaller italicized white letters read “The Solitary Rose.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Sep 5

Happy Friday, #Romancelandia! Today I'm sharing a "She is my wife!" passage from TWELFTH NIGHT SORCERY to celebrate #FridayKiss.

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“That can be arranged.” Belmont spoke softly, but his cold blue eyes remained locked with Valance’s.
“Oh, can it?” Valance took a step closer to Belmont. Before he could say anything further, a black-and-gold blur detached itself from the hearthrug and launched itself at Belmont, barking furiously. Bishop Barkley had taken offense at His Grace’s threat.

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Aug 18

Janet and Linton have answered the call! (Art by izmartinsen.)

On right is a white man with white-blond hair, wearing a white shirt partially unbuttoned and brown pants. On the left is a plus-sized white woman with dark brown hair, wearing a hooded red cape over a light brown blouse and dark brown skirt.

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Aug 16

It's still Friday in California, so here's a belated #FridayKiss snippet.

Tall rectangle with dark background; there are golden vintage-looking brackets in all corners. At the bottom of the square is a small graphic of a classic white-sheet-type ghost. Above the ghost, pale gold text reads: He chuckled, too. “And yet a good deal has changed since our first meeting. For example, I am now almost completely convinced that you are not a ghost.”
She laughed harder. “Only almost convinced? What would it take to convince you entirely?”
Devlin put his mouth to her ear and whispered, “I have a few suggestions, but I think we might start with a kiss.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Aug 8

Happy Friday! This week I have a forehead kiss snippet for y'all. Forehead kisses are the best! #FridayKiss

Background contains different shades of gray. At the top, cursive text reads “FridayKiss.” Below that, smaller print reads: “The grief in her face wrung Valance’s heart, and without thinking, he leaned down to kiss her on the forehead. ‘You have a home here now,’ he reminded her.
She rested her head against him for a too-brief moment before shifting away and smiling that cheerless smile that made his heart ache.” Below that is the italicized line “-Twelfth Night Sorcery.”

Anne Rollins@annerollins23· Aug 7

Here's a little visual teaser for my forthcoming release, TWELFTH NIGHT SORCERY. 😊 #fantasyromance #historicalromance