Jennifer Blake is a highly respected author in the romance and women’s fiction genres, with a career spanning over three decades. She is known as the “steel magnolia” of women’s fiction due to her long-standing and prolific career, as well as her significant contributions to the romance genre. Blake is the pseudonym of Patricia Maxwell, who has written over 75 works that have been translated into more than 20 languages and sold over 35 million copies worldwide.
Blake is considered a pioneer in the romance genre and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field. She is a recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita and is a charter member of the Romance Writers of America. In addition, she has been inducted into the RWA and Affaire de Coeur Halls of Fame. She has also received multiple Holt Medallions, Maggies, Reviewer’s Choice Awards, and the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine.
In addition to her achievements in the romance genre, Blake is also a talented writer in other areas. She has written historical and contemporary fiction, and her work has been translated into 22 languages with sales exceeding 50 million copies. After three decades in traditional publishing, Blake established Steel Magnolia Press LLC with Phoenix Sullivan in 2011, further demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to her craft.
Blake and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana, where they often entertain family and friends. She is an avid gardener and enjoys spending time tending to her daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel. Despite her many accomplishments, Blake remains humble and dedicated to her craft, continually striving to produce high-quality work that resonates with her readers.
Classic Gothics Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Secret of Mirror House
1969
2
Bride of a Stranger
1974
3
Dark Masquerade
1974
4
The Court of the Thorn Tree
2013
5
Stranger at Plantation Inn
2013
Love and Adventure Books
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Title
Year
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1
Love's Wild Desire
1977
2
The Notorious Angel
1977
3
The Storm and the Splendor
1979
4
Golden Fancy
1980
5
Surrender in Moonlight
1984
Louisiana Plantation Books
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Title
Year
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1
Tender Betrayal
1979
2
Midnight Waltz
1985
3
Arrow to the Heart
1993
4
Silver-Tongued Devil
1995
Sweetly Contemporary Books
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Title
Year
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1
Love at Sea
1980
2
Captive Kisses
1980
3
April of Enchantment
1981
4
Snowbound Heart
1982
5
The Abducted Heart
2010
6
Bayou Bride
2010
Sweetly Contemporary Series in Chronological Order