I am delighted to have Chelsea Bobulski on the podcast today! She has joined the Haven imprint, and recently released historical romance book A Deal with a Debutante (highly recommend by the way). We had such a wonderful chat about the importance of clean reads, how book covers no longer signal a book is closed door, and things to look for on a book cover that kind of give it away.
Join us for this informative and much needed conversation.
Key topics
- The rise of no-spice romance in publishing
- How cover art influences reader perception
- The enemies to lovers trope and character dynamics
- The need for clear book rating systems for parents
- Researching historical titles and social customs
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Chelsea Bobulski and Her Work
01:41 The Importance of No-Spice Romance
06:46 Navigating Historical Titles and Social Etiquette
10:24 Enemies to Lovers: Crafting Chemistry in Romance
18:17 Life Lessons from Calliope and Edward’s Journey
19:16 What’s Next in the Series
25:42 Fun Facts and Closing Thoughts
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About Chelsea
Chelsea Bobulski is the author of multiple novels, including the historical romance London’s Most Eligible series. Chelsea graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and loves to use her knowledge of the past to inspire her historical and contemporary stories alike.
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A Deal with a Debutante
Deal with a Debutante Published by Haven
on April 7, 2026
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical
Amazon | Baker Book HouseShe's running from London's marriage mart. He's running out of time to save his estate. Neither intends to fall in love--but their hearts have other plans.
American heiress Calliope Hart is thrust into London's high society against her will, all because her mother is determined to marry her off to an aristocrat. Despite being named "the debutante of the season" back in New York, Calliope wants nothing more than to avoid becoming another pawn in the social game.
Edward Chase, the Earl of Hayward, is on the brink of financial ruin. To save his estate, he must marry, and Calliope Hart is his last hope. When he boldly declares his intentions, she swiftly rejects him, making it clear she has no interest in marrying for convenience. Undeterred, Edward offers a deal: He will escort Calliope to all the best sights of London that she's been dying to see if she agrees to visit his estate and consider what they could accomplish together.
What begins as a business arrangement soon sparks something much more complicated--an undeniable chemistry neither can ignore. But as their hearts begin to soften, both must confront their fears: Can Calliope trust Edward with her heart, and can Edward truly win her love when she's convinced he only wants her fortune?
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