Looking for your first book, a series reading order, or a little extra time with your favorite characters? Find answers about Cecelia, Cissy, and C.L. Mecca below.
Cecelia Mecca is a romance author and former eighth-grade English teacher with a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy. She writes historical romance as Cecelia Mecca, contemporary romance as Cissy Mecca, and romantasy and paranormal romance as C.L. Mecca.
Yes. All three pen names belong to the same author. Mecca Romance brings those books together: Cecelia Mecca for medieval, Scottish, and time-travel romance; Cissy Mecca for contemporary romance; and C.L. Mecca for romantasy and paranormal romance.
Choose from medieval knights and Scottish heroes, small-town contemporary love stories, vineyard romances, vampire romance, and fantasy worlds with magic. Across these different settings, expect strong heroines, emotional connections, and romantic chemistry.
Yes. Cissy Mecca previously published contemporary romance as Bella Michaels. If you recognize that name on an older edition, you are reading the same author.
For the original medieval Border Series, start with The Thief’s Countess. For a darker pirate romance, try Ruthless, But for Her, the first Black Sails of the Border book. The beginner’s guide to medieval romance offers more starting points.
Try Last Call from Boys of Bridgewater for small-town romance, or Pop and Pour for Grado Valley Vineyards. Browse the Cissy Mecca reading order to choose a series.
Start with The Vampire’s Temptation for the small-town vampire romances of Bloodwite. For fantasy romance with rival kingdoms and elemental magic, start with Whisper of War and Storms in Heirs of Elydor. The C.L. Mecca beginner’s guide helps you choose between them.
Absolutely. Use the reader quizzes on the Mecca Romance homepage, Cecelia Mecca page, or C.L. Mecca page to find a starting point that fits the kind of escape you want.
Mecca Romance includes steamy romance with on-page intimacy. Heat and tone vary by book and series. Check the individual book’s description before choosing, especially if you prefer closed-door romance.
The Cissy Mecca reading-order page lists contemporary series. The C.L. Mecca reading-order section covers Bloodwite and Heirs of Elydor. For historical romance, browse Cecelia Mecca’s series and follow the numbered order on each series page.
Begin with the first book when you want to follow a series world from the start. Cissy Mecca’s contemporary romances each have a happily ever after and can be enjoyed on their own. Heirs of Elydor and Bloodwite feature different romances within continuing worlds, so reading in order gives you the broader story and character connections. Check each series page for its recommended order.
Black Sails of the Border is Cecelia Mecca’s darker historical pirate-romance series. Start with Ruthless, But for Her, Ashton and Cassia’s story. Visit the series page for the books and current release information.
There is a connection between the Border Series and Bloodwite. The Knight’s Reward, book ten of the Border Series, introduces characters whose feud continues centuries later in Bloodwite. Explore the Border Series and Bloodwite separately; the crossover adds another thread for readers who enjoy both.
Start with the Cecelia, Cissy, or C.L. Mecca book pages, then open the title you want. Individual book pages link to purchasing options and help you choose the right book or edition.
Many Mecca Romance books are available through Kindle+. Availability can change, so check the book’s current Amazon listing for Kindle+ eligibility before downloading.
Formats vary by title. Check the individual book page and retailer listing for the edition you want. Browse paperback bundles; newsletter updates are a useful way to hear about new formats and special editions.
Selected historical romances have German and French translations. Availability varies by title, so check the edition’s language before purchasing. German readers of Gnadenlos – nur nicht bei ihr can read the German bonus scene.
Yes. Join the newsletter to get Versions of You free. This genre-bending novella follows a bookshop owner pulled into different romance worlds, offering a taste of the medieval, vampire, and contemporary sides of Mecca Romance.
Visit the Reader Bonuses page for extras organized by pen name and series. Some bonuses contain spoilers, so enjoy them after the related book. Individual extras may use a download service or ask you to sign up.
Yes. After finishing the book, read “Stay a Little Longer,” the bonus scene. You can also Walk the Border to explore locations from the story through images and audio. The bonus scene is also available in German.
Sign up for the Mecca Romance newsletter. The signup lets you choose updates from all three pen names or focus on Cecelia, Cissy, or C.L. Mecca. It is also where you can get the free Versions of You novella.
Follow Mecca Romance on Facebook or Instagram. For a question not answered here, email cecelia@ceceliamecca.com.
The Passport & Sticker Club is a reader offering with romance-themed surprises and extras. Visit the club page for its current details and availability.
