Image of a man in black looking down at a woman with his arm at her waist. The woman is in a pink dress looking out at the viewer, her hand on the man. Text Caricature of a Countess, Melissa Sawyer

Caricature of a Countess

A Regency Romance by Melissa Sawyer

He’s drawn to her. She’s drawing him.

Miss Stella Denton is determined to make her mark on the world—in pen and ink. Under the pseudonym Mr. E. Starr, she captures the absurdities of the ton in print for all to see. A heated encounter with Daniel, the Earl of Beechingstoke leaves her breathless… and betrothed.After years of working to reestablish the Beechingstoke name, Daniel cannot abide even a hint of scandal. To cut off his notorious heir, Daniel enlists the help of friends and family to find him the perfect bride and fast. When they suggest he marry Stella, he doesn’t know if it’s the worst idea, or the best.A hasty marriage, fuelled by passion, burns bright between Stella and Daniel. Yet their love is at risk of fizzling out unless they learn to trust one another before their secrets and scandals are revealed.

Melissa Sawyer a brown hairled, light skin woman wearing glasses

Regency Romance Author

Melissa Sawyer

,Melissa Sawyer has been writing stories since she learned how to print. She writes swoon-worthy Regency romances with strong heroines. Her first book, Caricature of a Countess, debuted in April 2021. She resides in Toronto, Ontario with her three kids and husband where you can find her exploring the city, local food scene, parks and coffee shops. She is working on her next Regency Romance series.

Upcoming Books

Coming February 2025

A Spinster. A Spy. And the Secret that could bring them together – or tear them apart.

A white tuberose on a grey background. Text: In Plain Sight, Melissa Sawyer, Coming February 2025