Stephaine Cobbertt

A slow-burn Regency romance built on tension, restraint, and emotional contrast

Hi Mary,
I hope this message finds you well. I recently came across *Remember That Day*, the fifth book in the Ravenswood series, and wanted to reach out after revisiting its central relationship and emotional arc.

What stood out immediately is the compelling contrast at the heart of Winifred and Nicholas’s connection. Pairing a pacifist heroine with a hardened cavalry colonel creates a natural, believable tension that unfolds gradually and with great restraint. Their initial misunderstandings, sharp judgments, and reluctant proximity at Ravenswood give way to a slow realization that their friction is rooted in attraction rather than contempt. The added layers of family loyalty, competing marriage expectations, and social propriety deepen the stakes and make their choices feel weighty and earned. The result is a romance driven as much by internal conflict as by circumstance.

That said, I noticed that despite the book’s strong reader response and its place within a well-loved series, *Remember That Day* still has opportunities to reach new historical romance readers who are drawn to mature characters, slow-burn dynamics, and emotionally intelligent storytelling. I work with authors to increase visibility and readership through strategic promotion and targeted outreach, helping books like yours connect with audiences who value character-driven romance and nuanced emotional tension.

I would love to learn more about your process. What drew you to explore this particular pairing of values and temperaments, and what do you most hope readers take away from Winifred and Nicholas’s journey?

Best regards,
Stephanie Cobbertt
Marketing Specialist for Authors