Manda Collins grew up on a combination of Nancy Drew books and Jane Austen novels, and her own brand of historical romantic suspense is the result. A former academic librarian, she holds master's degrees in English and Library & Information Studies. Her novel Duke with Benefits was named a Kirkus Best Romance of 2017. She lives on the Gulf Coast with a squirrel-fighting cat and more books than are strictly necessary.
"""[Manda] Collins is a delight! I read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem waaay past my bedtime, absorbed by its spot-on period detail, the well-crafted characters, and of course the intriguing mystery. Brava!""--Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author ""A delectable mystery that reads like Victorian Moonlighting (with a good heaping of Nancy Drew's gumption). Collins writes with a brisk whimsy, her diverting characters popping off the page . . . adroitly threading the needle of her darkly amusing sense of humor, genuine suspense, and a deep sense of connection. . . . A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem is wickedly smart, so engrossing it'd be a crime not to read it immediately.""--Entertainment Weekly on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem, A- ""Another fetching mix of sprightly wit, nimble plotting, and engaging characters that is certain to endear her to fans of historical romances and cozier historical mysteries.""--Booklist on An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire ""Collins keeps the heat smoldering between the well-drawn main characters in this installment, and the mystery keeps the pace moving nicely . . . [for] fans of Julia Quinn and Evie Dunmore."" --Library Journal ""Compelling, evenly paced, and delightfully fun."" --Kirkus ""Mystery, romance and an indomitable heroine make for a brisk, compelling read.""--Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author ""Smartly plotted, superbly executed, and splendidly witty.""--Booklist on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem ""The mystery drives the action while the romance provides the heartbeat of the story, and the two weave together to create a well-plotted, entertaining tale for fans of both genres. Expectations and prejudice based on class and gender are scrutinized throughout, while the leads are witty, fierce, bighearted, and easy to love. . . . A successful and thoroughly enjoyable mix of mystery and romance."" --Kirkus on An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire ""The mystery unfolds effortlessly, delivering a slew of suspects, tantalizing clues, and danger around every corner without ever overshadowing the love story. This sensual romance will have pages flying."" --Publisher's Weekly ""When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm in for a treat.""--Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author ""With wicked smart dialogue and incredibly strong characters, Manda Collins reminds me why I love historical romance so much. Witty, intelligent, and hard to put down, you'll love A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem.""--Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author"