Kate Archer, a romance author, developed a love for reading at a young age thanks to her Irish nana. They formed a book club of sorts, with Nana purchasing the latest Barbara Cartland romance novels from their local Woolworth's. Nana would read the books, accompanied by strong wine, and then pass them on to Kate. Although Kate was not yet interested in real boys, she was intrigued by the bold and daring gentlemen in these stories.
After her phase of reading Barbara Cartland novels, Kate moved on to other authors such as Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, who also wrote about the Georgian and Regency eras. Kate developed a deep appreciation for this time period and often wishes she could time travel back to the Regency era to experience a ball. She imagines the excitement of meeting a gentleman who would challenge and intrigue her, even if it meant facing difficulties along the way.
Kate's love for the Regency era is reflected in her writing, where she creates stories of adventure and romance set in this beloved time period. She describes the marvelous gowns, jewels, and the instant attractions that come with difficulties, but in traditional Regency fashion, she keeps the action appropriate and focused on the drawing room rather than the bedroom. While she may not be able to time travel, Kate enjoys musing over what will happen next in her stories and occasionally reminds herself of the conveniences of modern life, such as microwaves, Netflix, and hot showers.