Mindy Burbidge Strunk
State: Utah
Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a romance author with a passion for history, particularly the Regency era. She has dreamed up stories for as long as she can remember, from childhood games to today's elaborate romances. Now, she channels that imagination into novels set amidst elegant society, stirring emotions of longing, duty, and delight. In her spare time, Mindy shares domestic life with her real-life Mr. Darcy and raises five proper boys in the scenic mountains of Utah. When she's not crafting sweeping tales of love and honor, she blogs, connects with readers, and nurtures her storytelling community. Her novels—rooted in historical detail and romantic charm—offer readers an escape into worlds of heart-fluttering courtships and emotional stakes.
Genres: Romance
Audiences: Adult
Books by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
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The Disasters of Dating
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
The Disasters of Dating by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a witty, heartwarming romantic comedy about love, fate, and finding your true match in the most unexpected ways. When a quirky, astrology-loving airport newsstand owner collides with a polished businessman, sparks fly—but so do disasters, leaving her questioning if the universe is sending her a sign. Meanwhile, a wrong-number text blossoms into a surprising connection with a mystery man who might just understand her better than anyone. Full of banter, mishaps, and swoony moments, this story captures the chaos (and charm) of modern dating.

The Disasters of Dating
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Just as You Are
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
Just as You Are by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a tender Regency novella about love, acceptance, and seeing beyond appearances. When Honora Pemberton is pushed into a London Season despite the insecurity she feels over her hair loss, she dreads the scrutiny of society. Rear-Admiral Jeremy Fagan, newly promoted and in need of a wife willing to journey abroad, is captivated by Nora’s quiet strength and spirit. But Nora fears that revealing her secret will drive him away. As their hearts entwine, both must learn that true love isn’t found in perfection, but in embracing one another just as they are.
Scoundrels, Rakes and Rogues
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Scoundrels, Rakes, and Rogues series by Mindy Burbidge Strunk delivers sweeping Regency romances full of mistaken identities, reputations in peril, and love that blooms against society’s expectations. From a merchant’s daughter caught up in a masquerade of titles, to a gambler seeking redemption, to a rake forced to reconsider his ways on the high seas, to childhood friends torn apart by betrayal and brought back together by fate—each book blends witty banter, emotional depth, and heart-pounding romance. With dashing lords, determined heroines, and second chances at love, this series offers readers a charming escape into the intrigues and passions of the Regency era.

Mistaken Identity
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A Trial of His Affections
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
A Trial of His Affections by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a heartfelt Regency romance about love, duty, and the risks of following one’s heart. Miles Yardley has adored Grace Jenkins for years, but when she sets her sights on marrying a titled lord during her first London Season, his well-meaning meddling may cost him both his reputation and the only woman he’s ever wanted. Grace, determined to secure her family’s place in society, quickly discovers that her carefully arranged plans are unraveling—and that perhaps the stable master’s son next door understands her better than any lord ever could. Filled with witty banter, social scheming, and the aching pull between love and obligation, this slow-burn romance asks whether true happiness is worth more than titles or fortune.

A Trial of His Affections
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The League of Eligible Bachelors
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The League of Eligible Bachelors by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a Regency romance series filled with witty banter, romantic tension, and irresistible slow-burn love stories. Each book follows a different nobleman—whether it’s an earl reluctantly teaching the girl next door how to flirt, a proud lord entangled in a web of lies and long-held affection, or a marquess forced to confront his true feelings for his lifelong best friend—as they navigate London society, meddling friends, and the complications of love. With charming heroines who refuse to settle and bachelors who discover their hearts aren’t as untouchable as they thought, this series delivers swoony, clean romance perfect for fans of heartfelt historical love stories.

Engaging the Earl
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Lying to a Lord
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Matchmaking the Marquess
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Charming the Recluse
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Gothic Romance, Historical Romance
Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a gothic-tinged Regency romance that blends mystery, brooding emotion, and the spark of unexpected love. When reclusive marquess Arawn Beavin reluctantly finds his solitude invaded by Marjorie Fitzroy, a spirited young woman unimpressed by his dour moods, their mutual irritation quickly turns into reluctant partnership as they search for the truth behind his sister’s suspicious death. Amid castle corridors, hidden secrets, and sharp banter, Arawn and Marjorie discover that the walls they’ve built to protect themselves may not withstand the pull of love. Both poignant and swoony, this story delivers equal parts romance and intrigue.

Charming the Recluse
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Jingle Bell Jilt
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
Jingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a cozy, closed-door Christmas romance filled with holiday mishaps, second chances, and unexpected love. After being left at the altar, Shay decides to go on her honeymoon alone—only to have her plans ruined when a flood forces her to bunk with Evan, her landlord (and awkwardly, her ex’s old friend). Determined not to fall for anyone, Shay resists the pull of Evan’s kindness and charm, while Evan struggles to hide his growing attraction to the woman his friend foolishly left behind. With snow, sparks, and plenty of holiday cheer, this festive romance proves that sometimes the best gifts come wrapped in second chances.

Jingle Bell Jilt
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The Stable Master's Son
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Stable Master’s Son by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a tender Regency romance about ambition, sacrifice, and the courage to choose love over security. Philip Jenkins, once the stable master’s son, has built a successful estate and earned a reputation for his prized horses, but gaining a duke’s endorsement is key to his dreams. Elizabeth Carter, a viscount’s daughter turned governess, never expected her path to cross with Philip’s at a neighboring house party. Drawn to each other despite class differences, both face impossible choices when opportunity and duty conflict with the pull of their hearts. Can they risk everything for love, or will they let society’s expectations keep them apart?

The Stable Master's Son
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Belles of Christmas
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
Belles of Christmas by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a pair of heartwarming Regency holiday romances full of masquerade secrets, frosty misunderstandings, and the magic of Christmastide. In Unmasking Lady Caroline, a masquerade dance rekindles a childhood love as Lady Caroline hides her identity from the Earl of Rockwell, only to find that their renewed friendship—and her heart—hang in the balance when secrets are revealed. In Thawing the Viscount’s Heart, French-born Gabriella and battle-scarred Aaron are thrown together over the holidays after a tense meeting at the Frost Fair, forcing them to confront prejudice, betrayal, and the healing power of love. Both stories blend seasonal charm, witty banter, and sweet romance perfect for cozy winter reading.

Unmasking Lady Caroline
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Thawing the Viscount's Heart
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Miss Marleigh's Pirate Lord
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
Miss Marleigh's Pirate Lord by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a swoony Regency romance filled with adventure, danger, and unexpected love. When Alex Bellingham’s masquerade as a pirate is exposed, he flees into the company of unsuspecting ladies bound for a house party. Abigail Marleigh, desperate to secure a respectable match before her uncle arranges one for her, never expected her last chance at love to arrive in the form of a man on the run. Drawn to Alex despite his secrets, Abigail must decide whether to follow her heart or safeguard her future, while Alex must choose between protecting her or claiming the love he never thought possible.

Miss Marleigh's Pirate Lord
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Hidden Riches Series
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Hidden Riches Series by Mindy Burbidge Strunk blends Regency romance with mystery and intrigue, weaving together tales of danger, deception, and unexpected love. In The Mysteries of Hawthorn Hall, a maid-turned-heiress finds herself entangled with a charming impostor groom as they search for stolen diamonds amid perilous threats. In The Treasure of Owl’s Roost Abbey, a determined young woman facing menacing letters must decide whether to trust a guarded doctor who carries his own burdens. Filled with suspense, treasure hunts, and heartfelt romance, this series delivers both swoon-worthy love stories and edge-of-your-seat adventure.

The Mysteries of Hawthorn Hall
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The Treasure of Owl's Roost Abbey
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The Problem with Princes
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Royal Romance
The Problem with Princes by Mindy Burbidge Strunk is a swoony contemporary royal romance about unexpected sparks, clashing first impressions, and the risk of falling for someone far out of reach. When a long-awaited dream vacation leads to a coffee-soaked run-in with a handsome stranger, the last thing she expects is to discover he’s an actual prince. What starts as irritation turns into adventure when he offers to personally show her around his country, and their banter soon gives way to undeniable chemistry. But while she insists it’s only a fling and he has a reputation as a player, her heart isn’t so sure. Can a chance encounter with a prince lead to something more than just a holiday romance?

The Problem with Princes
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Unlikely Match Series
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Unlikely Match Series by Mindy Burbidge Strunk delivers Regency romances full of duty, deception, and unexpected love. From an American unexpectedly inheriting a dukedom and finding himself torn between honor and forbidden affection, to a ruined debutante forced into a marriage of convenience, to a runaway princess who collides with a reluctant gentleman, each book explores how the most ill-fated matches can spark the truest love. With mistaken identities, arranged marriages, and reputations on the line, these stories blend passion, heart, and wit into enchanting tales of resilience and romance.

An American In Duke's Clothing
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The Baron's Rose
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A Princess for the Gentleman
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Saving Anna
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Top Flight
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
The Top Flight Series by Mindy Burbidge Strunk blends high-flying adventure with heartfelt romance, following pilots, veterans, and those who love them as they navigate second chances, unexpected connections, and the risks of opening their hearts. In The Nanny Conundrum, a former Marine struggling to raise his daughter finds himself falling for the nanny he hires—only to discover she’s hiding secrets that could shatter their fragile trust. In The Fighter Pilot Feud, a fiery instructor and her cocky trainee clash in the skies and on the ground, only to uncover a deeper connection when circumstances force them together. With witty banter, emotional depth, and swoony chemistry, this series proves that sometimes love is the greatest risk—and the most rewarding flight.

The Nanny Conundrum
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The Fighter Pilot Feud
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