I’m Delphine Ross and I write lush, witty, and angsty romances set during the nineteenth century. The Poetics of Passion was my debut romance novel in the Muses of Scandal series, which explores the art of historical romance—think painters, poets, and dancers with a side of earls and dukes. Now available: The Dance of Desire.

Both books work as standalones, so feel free to start the series wherever you wish.

PS: The Poetics of Passion is featured as part of the “Everyone Loves a Good Scandal” promo during May 2025, along with thirty other delectable historical romances. Learn more here.

“Utterly delightful.”
—HEATHER WEBB, USA Today bestselling author 

“Charming and sexy.”
— ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author

“Chock full of compelling characters, charm, and heartfelt emotion.”
— HARPER ST. GEORGE

“Beguiling . . . for fans of Evie Dunmore, Mimi Matthews, and Emily Sullivan.”
— Historical Novel Review

“A fascinating read!”
—MIMI MATTHEWS, USA Today bestselling author