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Historical-Romance

2022

Lady Luck and the Lyon


Chasity Bowlin - 2022
    unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves.Kissing her had been a terrible miscalculation on his part. But laughing with her, finding something to enjoy about being in her company, that could well be an unmitigated disaster.Welcome to the next Lyon's Den book by USA Today Bestselling author Chasity Bowlin!Garrick Bancroft, Viscount Lynley, is in dire need of both a wife and a fortune. He thought he’d found the perfect woman to fulfill both very nicely. But just days before they were to marry, she fled to Scotland in the arms of her younger brother’s tutor. Left high and dry, there’s only one option—Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon, London’s most notorious matchmaker. With desperation as his constant companion, Garrick informs her that any young lady will do…so long as she has the appropriate accompanying fortune.Miss Ellis Lockhart is in a terrible situation. Embarking on her fourth season with not a prospect in sight, her sisters are beginning to turn on her. Her infamously tightfisted father has refused to have more than one daughter launched in society at any given time. Until she makes a match, her sisters must hover in the background—waiting as spinsterhood looms over them all. Out of desperation, she reaches out to Mrs. Dove-Lyon and begs for her assistance…anyone will do, so long as he is a gentleman of rank.There’s really only one problem and it becomes apparent when the duo meet at the church for their wedding—Garrick and Ellis are not unknown to one another. In fact, they rather hate one another. But with the help of a little luck, and the meddling of Mrs. Dove-Lyon, they might soon realize that the line between love and hate is a fine one, and a fiery one, indeed.

A Tryst by the Sea


Grace Burrowes - 2022
    Penelope, Lady Summerton, is also determined that this year will be different. She slips off to a seaside cottage, intending that to be her first step toward a new life free of marital difficulties. Gill ends up at the same seaside inn, where he hopes to plot a wooing no wife can resist.He’s determined to reconcile; she’s determined to pack his bags, but then, the magic of the Siren’s Retreat begins to steal over them both...

Educated by the Earl


Alexa Aston - 2022
    Third sons are promised to the church. Second sons do their duty and serve in the military—unless fate intervenes and turns their lives upside down.Welcome to Second Sons of London, a new Regency Historical Romance series by USA Today Bestselling author Alexa Aston, where seven men who are second sons lay claim to fabulous wealth and lofty titles and fulfill their destinies when they find their soulmates.A dutiful army officer who shuns intimacy. A selfless beauty ready to start living for herself. A chance meeting in the street that leads to love...When Major Spencer Haddock’s father dies, he returns to England as the Earl of Middlefield. He seeks a typical ton marriage, where his wife will provide him with an heir and possibly other children and then they go their separate ways. He intends to find his countess quickly and not waste time at boring social affairs.Lady Tessa Foster delays her come-out for several years in order to care for her ill parents. Now out of mourning, Tessa is eager to be introduced in Polite Society so she can find a husband and start a family of her own.When Spence attempts to save Tessa from a thief brandishing a knife, she turns and attacks Spence. He quickly learns that instead of the pliant woman he thought he wanted as his countess, he desires Tessa—a woman of beauty and valor who stands up for herself and those she cherishes. Can Spence change Tessa’s poor opinion of him and win the heart of the woman he has come to love? Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Educated by the Earl, the first book in Second Sons of London.Each book in Second Sons of London is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Second Sons of London Educated by the EarlDebating with the DukeEmpowered by the EarlMade for the MarquessDubious about the DukeValued by the ViscountMeant for the Marquess

The Marquess and the Wallflower


Tiffany Baton - 2022
    Lady Emily, however, fears she will be the first to break both of these traditions. Very insecure in her appearance, and with the only man she is interested in not looking to get married, this season might prove to be nothing short of disastrous...Lord Aaron’s idea of family and love shattered completely the day his betrothed chose his own brother over him. He is certain he will never love again. Until he crosses paths with an insecure wallflower, and finds himself drawn to her. Too bad that their newfound happiness is hanging by a thread, and sabotage is just a breath away…*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Marquess and the Wallflower is the novel for you.This is Tiffany Baton's 14th novel, a historical Regency romance of 60,000 words (around 00 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.Grab "The Marquess and the Wallflower" today to discover Tiffany's fantastic story!

Chasing his Unwanted Bride: A Western Historical Romance Book


Nora J. Callaway - 2022
    

The Siren of Sussex


Mimi Matthews - 2022
    As an incurable bluestocking from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows she’ll never make a match in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute couture. But to truly capture London’s attention she’ll need a habit-maker who’s not afraid to take risks with his designs—and with his heart.Half-Indian tailor Ahmad Malik has always had a talent for making women beautiful, inching his way toward recognition by designing riding habits for Rotten Row’s infamous Pretty Horsebreakers—but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. With obstacles spanning between them, the indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following their hearts?

A Bargain with the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Hazel Linwood - 2022
    

The Rose and the Duke


Jillian Eaton - 2022
    Looking after her brood of wayward siblings like a mother hen, she has disregarded any and all advances from handsome gentlemen. Who has time for courtships when she’s busy pulling her sisters out of trees? Until she meets a duke whose smoldering stare is impossible to ignore...A renowned scoundrel, Perth never takes anything seriously. Until he meets the infuriatingly stubborn Lady Lenora Rosewood. Completely impervious to his charms, she presents a unique challenge. And even though stern schoolmarms are decidedly not his type, Perth vows to loosen those too-tight corset strings one way or another…Equal parts romantic, humorous, and tantalizingly passionate, The Rose and the Duke is the first book in a brand new series from best-selling author Jillian Eaton!

His Cinderella Duchess


Hanna Hamilton - 2022
    Before she disappears forever… Sophia’s life changes rather quickly. After she’s sent to live with her extended family and cruel uncle, she never expected the abuse that would follow. Desperate for a taste of freedom, she runs away for just an hour, stumbling across a well-bred and charming Duke; the only one who can save her from demise…Duke Henry needs to marry. Fast. Forced to find a suitable match in order to claim his inheritance, he decides to focus on just that. Until he meets a woman in need of saving, a beautiful and delicate wallflower who won’t even look him in the eyes…Determined to reveal her identity, Henry does everything in his power to find Sophia. But what he finds is worse than he expected. And he needs to act fast, before he loses her forever…

When their Arranged Marriage Blooms in the West: A Western Historical Romance Book


Lydia Olson - 2022
    

A Spinster to Reform the Duke


Tiffany Baton - 2022
    Something she realized is both a blessing and a curse, when she found out that her former betrothed only wanted her for her wealth. After getting her heart broken, she vowed to stay away from anything having to do with marriage. Most of all eligible, dashing dukes.Timothy Fletcher is ready to settle down. He is in search of an obedient bride of convenience, one he would not have to explain his whereabouts to, or have her meddle in his affairs. So why is Lady Rebecca, a very outspoken spinster, the one haunting his dreams?As their initial disdain turns into something more, Rebecca must decide whether she can trust Timothy with her carefully-guarded heart. And Timothy must decide if this spinster might be worth changing for.

Rescued by the Lyon


C.H. Admirand - 2022
    

Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke


Michelle McLean - 2022
    Now Arabella is desperate to restore her family’s ruined reputation to favor amongst the ton. She’ll have to marry quickly and well. But in order to carry off her plan, Arabella needs a duke… and she has just the rakish fellow in mind.The Duke of Whittsley has an ungentlemanly tendency to disregard the rules. Unfortunately, a sense of mischief doesn’t excuse a high-ranking noble from family duty—especially where it concerns producing a son. And that’s where he can’t quite resist Arabella’s distinctly outrageous plan: if he saves her family, she’ll give him an heir.Now the deal’s been struck. They have one year to achieve their goals and ten iron-clad rules to keep them on track. Like long, scorching kisses and ensuring they’re both exquisitely satisfied. And the only thing that could ruin their plan is the one thing they never planned on: love.

The Brazen Belles Anthology


Sadie Bosque - 2022
    Make sure you have a fan with you! This is a STEAMY romance collection (various steam levels), so there will be heat! Happy endings guaranteed.Featuring some of your favorite tropes...Enemies to LoversSecret IdentitySecond ChanceForbidden LoveFriends to LoversChildhood SweetheartsSecret SocietyBrother's Best FriendRomcom Romps!TEMPTING THE SCOUNDREL – Tracy SumnerA spirited housemaid forced to flee a dangerous position and the most distinguished watchmaker in England find themselves unexpectedly paired in this steamy second chance, love-at-first-sight story.THE HARLOT'S HERO – Tabetha WaiteIn this friends-to-lovers tale, suppressed passions simmer! The daughter of a courtesan, Persephone is about to auction her virginity when an unlikely hero saves her from a cruel libertine and sets her up as his mistress, in name only. Could the girl in the gilded cage ever become something more to the man who has been her savior?GAMBLING ON THE DUKE'S DAUGHTER – Diana BoldHe steals a dance. She steals his heart. A heroic army captain and a duke's beautiful daughter find themselves caught up in a dangerous attraction when a bold wager is made in this enemies-to-lovers Victorian romance.THE ART OF LOVING YOU – Cara MaxwellSparks fly between a duke's daughter with a secret identity and a handsome art dealer who has no idea who he's dealing with. They already share a passion for the world of art. Will they decide to share a passionate love as well?RETURN OF THE WICKED EARL – Sadie BosqueAfter a heartbreaking, short marriage, Lady Annalise is finally ready to start her life anew. Only her husband is back and is intent on earning her forgiveness one scorching kiss at a time. An angsty, steamy, and intense second chance romance.HOW TO TRAIN YOUR VISCOUNT – Courtney McCaskillFour years ago, Lady Caroline Astley took one look at her brother's best friend and fell hopelessly in love. He didn't just reject her. He humiliated her. But now, Henry Greville is the only one who can help her. A Regency rom-com delight!MASKS OF DESIRE – Fenna EdgewoodRomeo and Juliet, meet Henry and Caroline… Childhood sweethearts become forbidden lovers in this Shakespearean-esque second chance romance where secrets and lies throw two opposing families into turmoil. A SECRET SEDUCTION – Charlie LaneIt's impossible to woo a woman who hates you. Isn't it? Viscount Trevor loves Miss Allison Shropshire. Too bad she hates him. Or the man she thinks he is. Carter must decide—keep his secrets and be the perfect man or reveal the truth and become the perfect man for Allison, the kind of man she can love.

Adrien (The Montbryce Dynasty Book 3)


Anna Markland - 2022
    

Once upon an Unlikely Marriage of Convenience: A Western Historical Romance Book


Ava Winters - 2022
    

The Duke Who Saved Me: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Emma Linfield - 2022
    

The Arranged Courtship: Clean Historical Regency Romance


Edith Byrd - 2022
    

A Wallflower for the Rakish Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Scarlett Osborne - 2022
    

A Countess Against All Odds


Hazel Linwood - 2022
    But technically, Marjorie Leeson isn’t a beggar any longer, and Alexander Haddington does not wish to be anywhere near her. However, his father’s will was adamantly clear: in order to inherit his family estate, he needs to find an advantageous match for Marjorie, or see it become hers.Taken in as a child from the streets of London by the deceased Earl of Trowbridge as his ward, Marjorie has made it her life mission to help other orphans in need. To do so, she must trust her fate in the less than generous hands of Alexander, who not only seems to despise her deeply, but also doesn’t have a charitable bone in his body.But as the two reluctantly set out to fulfill the previous Earl’s wishes, Alexander’s frozen heart starts to come alive. Until Marjorie receives a marriage proposal. And he knows if he doesn’t act quickly, he might lose the one thing that really mattered all along…*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Countess Against All Odds is the novel for you.This is Hazel Linwood's 22nd novel, a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.Pick up "A Countess Against All Odds" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!

A Bold Proposal to Redeem his Suffering Soul: A Christian Historical Romance Book


Olivia Haywood - 2022
    

Viscount's Hidden Truths: Historical Regency Romance Novel


Abby Ayles - 2022
    

Two Haunted Souls Tied by Destiny: A Western Historical Romance Book


Ava Winters - 2022
    

Highlander’s Vanishing Memories: A Scottish Historical Romance Novel


Maddie MacKenna - 2022
    

To Hell with a Highlander


Juliana Wight - 2022
    Her true love is getting married. Though, she’s determined not to lament. She will stop the upcoming wedding at any cost.Till a warrior from the past alternates her plans…Bryce MacDowell has the reputation of a savage warrior. When he returns from the battlefield, he comes across his unrequited love. Buried desire arises, yet he knows it is already doomed.For this lass is infatuated with his brother…Everything seems to change when he approaches her. He was the boy who bullied her in childhood. Now he’s a grown man who feels for her. Would she ever see it and stop loathing him?It’s inevitable. Loathing mingles with lust, the warrior becomes the protector. The romance that blossoms, gets interrupted by a brutally murdered woman.When all hell breaks loose, how will they solve the riddle and find their own happiness?Especially when this murder is only the beginning…Only he can unravel the mystery that she is…"To Hell with a Highlander" is a STANDALONE Historical Scottish romance novel. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then To Hell with a Highlander is the perfect novel for you.

A Godsent Bride Lands in His Arms: A Christian Historical Romance Book


Chloe Carley - 2022
    

The Rigid Duke


Darcy Burke - 2022
    Juno Langton helps young ladies develop the skills and confidence to secure an advantageous marriage. Her cheerful disposition never wavers no matter how challenging her assignment. When a house party provides an opportunity to match her difficult charge with a duke, Juno will go to any lengths to satisfy her employer and ensure the young lady’s future. Too bad the duke is an unsmiling, rigid grouch, albeit an irritatingly handsome one.The Duke of Warrington dislikes social gatherings and despises the Marriage Mart which makes it nigh impossible to find a wife. He plans to secure his future duchess at a house party, but she’s being managed by a thoroughly meddlesome—and provocative—Mrs. Langton, who is determined to find his better nature. He’ll do anything to avoid her sunny charm and room-brightening smiles, but she’s breaking through his shell and the only way he can think to keep her quiet is to kiss her. He must marry the young lady, not desire the companion.But now he’s rethinking his wife choices.

Deceiving The Duke


Elizabeth Ellen Carter - 2022
    Will love tear them apart? Welcome to book 1 in the exciting new series from USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Ellen Carter.William Musgrave, Duke of Auchen, is dying. When he goes to his grave, he will take with him the opportunity to right a wrong that has left Lady Ruby McAllister impoverished.Ruby has the contract that pledged her father a one-third share in a successful Scottish textile mill. But Auchen never made good on his promise before Ruby's father died. Now Ruby has lost her beloved Strathaird, home to the McAllisters for centuries. Her only hope is to confront the duke before he dies. And her chance comes when a vacancy arises for a new night nurse in his London household.Standing in her way is Seth Musgrave, the duke's estranged son, who despises his father for deriding him as an imbecile. In truth, Seth is the driving force behind his father's successful enterprise. William Musgrave has heeded no one in his life except for his wife. She died twenty years ago, but Ruby hears him call for her in his nightly delirium.What if Ruby answered his call, pretending to be the only woman who could ever persuade the duke to do the right thing? How long can Ruby keep her secret when Seth is trying to distract her with his kisses? And what if Seth learns the woman he’s falling in love with is deceiving the Duke?

Finding her Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Fanny Finch - 2022
    

Letters to the Marquess: Sweet Historical Regency Romance


Fanny Finch - 2022
    

That's Why the Lady is a Tramp


Merry Farmer - 2022
    But the four of them are determined to strike back at their father by marrying the most unsuitable brides they can find...Second son Samuel Rathborne-Paxton cares for three things above all else—his brothers, financial speculation, and his mistress, the fiery Irish courtesan, Alice Woodmont. When he and his brothers hatch the plan to marry, he seeks Alice’s help. Their search for the right bride looks like it will come up short, until Sam hatches the idea of marrying Alice herself. She has been investing right along with him, after all, and Sam is convinced she’s been successful at it. Wealthy? Check. Socially unacceptable? Check. His best friend? Check. Alice has it all. Little does Sam know... Ever since leaving Ireland two years before, Alice has been determined to make a place for herself and her son, Ryan, in London, whatever it takes. What it has taken is visiting the beds of some of the most distinguished rakes in London. But Sam’s is her favorite bed, and for some time, his has been the only bed she indulges in. And when he asks her to marry him and spend the rest of her life in that bed, she jumps at the chance. The Rathborne-Paxton family is one of the most respected and upright families in England, after all, and by marrying Sam, her reputation will be restored. Which is handy, since her financial speculations have all failed, leaving her scrambling to pay the rent. But, of course, nothing goes as planned... When Sam discovers Alice isn’t wealthy, and Alice discovers Sam and his brothers are determined to destroy the Rathborne-Paxton family name, there doesn’t seem to be any point in them continuing down the aisle. Except for that annoying little problem called love...That’s Why the Lady is a Tramp is a fun, sizzling-hot, unconventional love story that involves friends-to-lovers, rags-to-riches (and riches-to-rags), dressing like a man, an enormous hat, plenty of trips to the theater, and a happily ever after that will leave you in stitches.Please Be Advised: Heat Level – Super Steaming Hot!

The Duke Said No: Historical Regency Romance


Ella Edon - 2022
    

The Sting of a Storme (The Storme Brothers Book 4)


Sandra Sookoo - 2022
    

His Secret Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Emma Linfield - 2022
    

Forge of the Highlander’s Destiny: A Steamy Scottish Historical Romance Novel


Eloise Madigan - 2022
    

A Housekeeper for the Earl of Drinkwater


Sally Forbes - 2022
    Her only chance to survive seems to be a forced marriage to the son of her family's solicitor, but that is a lie. Now her only motivation is to work as a housekeeper at Chimney's estate, where Edward Taylor, the Earl of Drinkwater, lives, and it all begins.Like a fresh breeze of summer, she blows life into a heart scarred by loss, promising everlasting happiness. Surely, fate would not have sent this angel if she was not meant to be his.With her father and mother now dead, baron’s daughter Serena White is an orphan. Her mother promised to provide for her, so she’s shocked to discover she’s practically penniless. With nothing to lose but marriage to the odious family solicitor, Serena instead gains employment as a housekeeper for the handsome but careworn Earl of Drinkwater. Love was the last thing on her mind, but their connection is impossible to resist. Will her heart be broken, or does destiny have something very different in store?When disillusioned Edward Taylor, Earl of Drinkwater, returns from war, he must rebuild Chimneys, the family’s dying estate. When he hires a new housekeeper, she brings sunshine and light to the old house and to his wounded heart and soul, slowly healing his wounds. Now he must decide; should he marry for money to finance his plans for Chimney’s? Or should he listen to his heart and marry the woman he loves?*If you like lovely characters, heart-wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you'll be in love with this novel.Get ready to be swept off your feet this month with this stand-alone historical regency romance story.Free with Kindle Unlimited!

A Wallflower for the Broken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Hazel Linwood - 2022
    In fact, she would much rather hide out in the shadows. But deep inside, her heart beats only for her biggest wish and desire: motherhood.When Arthur went to war, he never expected to return a broken man. With all hope for the future lost, he has to face the new responsibilities of his dukedom. Until he is caught in what looks like a compromising position with a clumsy wallflower.Arthur and Harriet are forced into a marriage, one that they agree will be in name only. But when genuine feelings come into play, Harriet is faced with a fact that might change everything: Arthur never wants to bring children into this world.Just as suddenly as it began, their newfound happiness might forever come to an end… And someone is out to make sure that it does

Seducing a Blind Duchess: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Olivia T. Bennet - 2022
    

Kissing the Wrong Lord: A Historical Regency Romance Book


Meghan Sloan - 2022
    Despite all the eligible ladies buzzing about the news, Isabel is determined to win the prize - a wealthy and handsome husband. However, when she stumbles across a vexing stranger at a ball, her heart is inconveniently set ablaze. She has no intention of losing her time with this man, yet maddeningly she keeps running into him again and again...Could an electrifying desire for this captivating stranger ruin her ambitions for fame and fortune?Lord Henry Ridlington, the Earl's younger brother, is contemptuous of the entire troublesome ton. So when he lays eyes on the seductive Isabel at the ball, he deems her a shallow society girl like all the others. If only he knew this would be the beginning of a perilous game of passion... Henry finds himself unexpectedly smitten by her tempting beauty, but trouble lies in wait ahead of him…Only time will tell if their lust for one another can triumph over secrets and machinations…Even if their paths crossed by chance, Isabel and Henry become inextricably linked by their inescapable passion for one another. With Henry's brother staking a claim on Isabel though, she will be forced to choose between love and wealth... Will their feelings prove powerful enough to overshadow every barrier in the way? Or will a long-hidden truth coming to light end their all-consuming romance?

Her Roguish Duke of Convenience: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Harriet Caves - 2022
    

Wicked Highland Spell: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance


Juliana Wight - 2022
    

Cherry Crossing (Montana Meadows, #1)


Lisa M. Prysock - 2022
    Fast forward to 1877, five and half years later, Josie is no longer seventeen going on eighteen, trying to survive. At twenty-three, beautiful, vivacious, and independent, she has learned to succeed. She has a strong desire to expand Cherry Crossing into the horse farm Pa had always envisioned, but one man stands in the way, Jacob Hunter. Infuriated, Josie hopes to change his mind, but can she fight a man she finds so infuriatingly attractive?Jake Hunter arrives from Philadelphia, running from things in his past, shaking his faith. After inheriting his grandfather’s trading post, the mayor’s mansion, and remaining town plots in Honey River Canyon, maybe a fresh start is exactly what he needs. He instantly clashes with Miss Jocelyn Hayes, the belligerent beauty who accuses him of swindling her out of the horse he purchases. Although he never met his grandfather, a man of honor, Jake is no swindler, but convincing Josie otherwise proves challenging and complicated.When a cattle baron’s son turns up dead, fingers point to Jake, and now he must prove his innocence, win Josie’s heart, live up to his grandfather’s legacy, and carve out a place for himself within the community. In a rock and a hard place, he finds he can’t do any of it without his faith in God.Get your copy of Cherry Crossing and let your faith soar with this suspenseful, inspirational, western historical romance. Sweet and clean with Christian themes, enjoy this wholesome, fun, faith-filled read today!

The Matchmaker Meets her Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Ava MacAdams - 2022
    

Sharing Love’s Secret Recipe: An Inspirational Romance


Grace Clemens - 2022
    As her cooking skills are highly appreciated by the patrons, she unexpectedly receives a job offer from a handsome rancher to work on his behalf. While at first she is reluctant to forsake her peacefully settled life, an unfortunate incident will make her reconsider the proposition.

A Destined Marriage for their Broken Hearts: A Western Historical Romance Book


Ava Winters - 2022
    

Unlocking the Widow’s Sorrowful Heart: Clean Historical Western Romance


Etta Foster - 2022
    

The Earl's Hoyden


Madeline Martin - 2022
    Perhaps that is why no man has made an offer of marriage...Not that it matters. The life of a country spinster will do quite nicely.That is, until she's approached by the Earl of Brightstone to assist him in becoming more appealing in his search for a wife. She readily agrees. After all, they would never suit.Not when he follows the rules, and she breaks them.Not when he overthinks everything, and she's so very impulsive.Not when he's looking to marry, and she knows she'll never receive a proposal.But hearts have a way of defying even the most pedantic minds, and opposites often create the brightest sparks...

A Lawyer for her Rebellious Heart: A Historical Western Romance Novel


Etta Foster - 2022
    

An Unexpected Governess for his Reluctant Heart: A Western Historical Romance Book


Nora J. Callaway - 2022
    He is a hard-working rancher burdened by guilt. Will they allow themselves to fall in love with each other, or will they keep denying their feelings forever?After a flood takes away everything she's ever known, Zadie is left with no means to survive and without any hope. When an even bigger menace jeopardizes her dreams, she flees West to become a governess. But how can she focus on teaching two unruly children when her employer's deep brown eyes make her heart flutter every time he glances her way?Determined to prove his worth, Simon has dedicated himself to saving his family's ranch from ruin. But taking care of his newly orphaned niece and nephew is a challenge like no other. How will he ever be able to concentrate on his chores when his new governess’ smile threatens to crack open his closed heart?They are brought together by tragedy and misfortune. But in order to defeat the man who wishes to separate them forever, Zadie and Simon must truly unite. Will they put their insecurities aside or will they miss their only chance for a happily ever after?☆☆☆☆☆An Unexpected Governess for his Reluctant Heart is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

A Sweet Florist's Thorny Ruse: A Historical Western Romance Book


Aurora Hanson - 2022
    So the day he dies, her whole world is thrown into turmoil. In his will, her uncle leaves everything to her… and her husband. The problem is that Monica is single. Desperate and bewildered she doesn’t know which way to turn. Can Monica make a husband appear out of thin air or will she fall prey to those who wish to rob her of the business?What if her salvation ends up being somebody who has been there her whole life?As a bison hunter, Ollie Oakley is used to making a living from a dangerous job. Monica has been his best friend since childhood and they always watched out for each other fiercely. So when his soulmate is suddenly at risk of losing everything she ever cared about, he knows he has to find a way to help. Can he step in and make her a married woman in order for her to keep the shop though?Will this strengthen their bond even more or put their precious friendship at risk?Ollie’s proposal was the answer to Monica’s prayers. The two of them were always a team but could this ruse end up becoming more than just a convenient way to save the shop? Dangers seem to be all around them and they try to unravel the mystery together. Will they save each other, save the florist shop, and finally discover that friendship can bloom into true love?"A Sweet Florist's Thorny Ruse" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

More than a Companion (Book 1 Ladies on their Own)


Rose Pearson - 2022
    Now in London, Honora’s aunt seeks only her own entertainment and Honora is forced into the background. Blunt and forthright, she does not hide her true opinion despite her lowly status. When her aunt gives her one evening, one opportunity of finding a gentleman to court her, Honora knows exactly which gentleman in particular she will make certain to avoid – the arrogant and selfish Lord Crampton.Robert, the Earl of Crampton is irritated with the lady. Even though she is only a companion, Robert finds himself caught up with her, angry at her manner towards him. When someone begins to bring trouble to Robert’s door, he is astonished to find that Honora is the one by his side. Will she be willing to help him, if he should ask? And can he eschew his pride and see her as more than just a companion?

The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest (A Very Village Scandal Book 1)


Virginia Heath - 2022
    But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it's a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch...Mills & Boon Historical -- Your romantic escape to the past.

The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest


Virginia Heath - 2022
    But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Very Village Scandal Where love can be found at every turnBook 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest

The Beauty and the Beastly Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Tiffany Baton - 2022
    

A Bride for the Highland Beast: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance


Fiona Faris - 2022
    

A Brave Soldier Arriving at her Ranch: A Western Historical Romance Book


Lydia Olson - 2022
    

The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes


Eva Leigh - 2022
    But as one of London’s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn’t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran—her older brother’s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue—begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she’ll introduce him to the right social circles if he’ll show her the scandalous side of London.In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste—disguised as “Salome”—to rowdy gaming hells, wild fêtes, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste’s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves… respectable or not.

Blessed are Those Who Dare to Love: A Christian Historical Romance Book


Olivia Haywood - 2022
    

A Heated Encounter of Desires: A Historical Regency Romance Book


Meghan Sloan - 2022
    Until she realises that the key to her ultimate freedom may be an utter rake, named Nathaniel Forbes. However, beggars should not be choosers, so Grace asks him to pretend to court her and they soon hatch a plan to convince everyone they are deeply in love, including themselves.What if their pretend romance proves to be more real than even she dares to think? Ben Forbes, Earl of Boston, is the polar opposite of his identical twin, Nathaniel, who is bedding women left and right. When he ends up having to meet two women at once, Ben reluctantly agrees with his crazy scheme to impersonate him. Little did he know that, unable to refuse anything to a woman as tempting as Grace, he would soon end up agreeing to another scandalous scheme... When he begins to drown in his lies, will he dare to tell the truth to the alluring woman who has shamelessly started falling for? With every sinful kiss sparking hotter desire, Grace and Ben realise that their courting becomes the most reckless adventure of all. However, things take a turn for the unexpected when Grace finds out Ben's true identity... Is it possible for lust to persist if it was built on a lie? Or will their budding romance be destroyed once and for all by a shocking revelation? "A Heated Encounter of Desires" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Highlander’s Hidden Truths: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel


Eloise Madigan - 2022
    

Richmond House (Astoria Trilogy #1)


Leigh Maynard - 2022
    She’d fought since I was born to keep me away from him and our family’s legacy—the Victorian mansion set high on a hill outside of Astoria, Oregon. But now I needed to know why. Meeting Jace Blackwell, my grandfather’s hired hand, was just a bonus. He’s everything I’m not—gritty, experienced—but the first time our eyes met, I knew he understood me like no one else ever had. As I began peering below the surface of prestige that had shielded my family’s misdeeds for so long, I was shocked and sickened by what I found—then left reeling from a betrayal I never saw coming.JaceThe first time I saw little miss shipping heiress Greer Richmond, I couldn’t look away. Too bad I learned a long time ago that girls like her don’t end up with guys like me. Still, she somehow managed to get under my skin, and we formed a bond I hoped would hold. But when my secrets and those of Richmond House threatened our relationship, would Greer stay and uncover the truth?

Taming her Sinful Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Violet Hamers - 2022
    Broken. Icy. They’re scared of you.”As the daughter of the late Duke of Marrington, Lady Amelia doesn’t seem to mind that all gentlemen cower at the sight of her vitriol tongue. Especially when she can pretend that her cold facade is still part of her mourning.Any owner of a gaming hell establishment would sell his soul to become a Duke. But Ewan Bright only feels his life’s work diminished to nothing when he inherits a title, surmounting debts and an insufferable betrothed.With nothing to save him but Amelia’s generous dowry, Ewan ignores all protests of his own sanity and gets into a marriage of convenience to the coldest woman he has ever met. Until he realizes that his wife has a heart of fire beneath her icy exterior. And that he would do almost anything to claim it…*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Taming her Sinful Duke is the novel for you.This is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) by Violet Hamers. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.Pick up "Taming her Sinful Duke" today to discover Violet's fantastic new story!

The Marquess Who Loved Me: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Violet Hamers - 2022
    

Highlander’s Cursed Touch: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance


Kenna Kendrick - 2022
    

Tempting the Earl


Amy Sandas - 2022
    She certainly isn’t going to allow some emotionless English lord, even if he is the lass’s unfortunately handsome half-brother, to take her away from the only family she’s ever known.He’ll do whatever it takes to right his father’s past wrongs.Colin Fitzhugh spent his life doing everything expected of him as the Earl of Wright’s heir until his father’s death revealed a secret he couldn’t ignore. Now, he’ll defy society to provide his half-sister with the life their vengeful sire denied her. But first, he must convince the girl’s headstrong guardian he’s not the callous monster his father had been.When love is the greatest risk and the greatest temptation.As Ainsworth begins to glimpse the sensitive and passionate nature concealed beneath the earl’s stoic reserve, it becomes harder and harder to ignore her growing attraction. But if Colin proves to be the kind and generous man she hopes he is, her fear of losing the daughter of her heart to his elegant world could become a devastating reality.

Secrets and a Scandal (Inconveniently Wed, #1)


Jane Maguire - 2022
    After all, her gardens hold far more appeal to her than the happenings of the ton. Much to her chagrin, her wealthy father concocts another arrangement: a marriage of convenience to the recent successor to an earldom, a man whose title will restore her place in society. Wedding someone like the somber, detached Lord Ashton is the last thing Eliza pictured for herself. Yet with the life she thought she’d lead crumbling before her eyes, what other choice does she have?Edward Adderley, the Earl of Ashton, has spent the past six years roaming the Continent, trying to escape a scandal of his own. Ever since his first marriage ended in unspeakable tragedy, he has cut himself off from others, vowing to never place himself in such a position again. But when he fulfills his father’s dying wish by returning to England, only to find his estate bankrupt and in shambles, he sees no way forward but through marriage to the well-dowered Miss Wright.Their union is to be a business arrangement, nothing more. That is, until Edward finds himself drawn to the unconventional Miss Wright, and Eliza’s attraction to the brooding earl becomes too intense to ignore. Could the fragile bond they construct blossom into a second chance at happiness for them both? Or will the secrets that linger in their pasts forever stand between them?

Seduced by a British Lord (The Davenports Book 2)


G.L. Snodgrass - 2022
    

Burning Highland Hearts: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Collection


Kenna Kendrick - 2022
    

The Daring Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Olivia T. Bennet - 2022
    

Three Brave Brides Following their Lucky Paths: A Western Historical Romance Book Collection


Lydia Olson - 2022
    

Bound By A Bitter Secret: A Historical Western Romance Book


Mia Dunham - 2022
    Her dream comes unexpectedly to reality, the moment she hears from a handsome rancher, Roman, and decides to go west. However, upon her arrival, she discovers that a long-standing feud has been haunting her husband’s family. When a dark secret about her unknown identity is revealed in a letter, how will her relationship with Roman be affected? Will she have the strength to determine her fate?To achieve what she dreamed of, she must fight...Roman Buckley is a kindhearted rancher, eager to create his own happiness, away from his family’s troubles. When his correspondence with Julia ends in a marriage, he is devastated by his family’s hostile behavior towards her, because of her resemblance to their rivals. Even though he does everything in his power to protect her from them, Julia's disappointment will cause her to take cautious measures against him…When the truth comes to light, how will Roman react to the crushing news that threatens to destroy his only chance at love?Roman and Julia will find their lives entangled, as they fight to hold onto what they have left. If they are to beat the odds and uncover secrets that have plagued their lives, they will have to face the close-mindedness of their families. Unless they act quickly, their love could end in tragedy... Could love triumph over the deep-rooted suspicions?"Bound By A Bitter Secret" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Love Denied


Rose Phillips - 2022
    The past keeps them apart. Can a lifetime of loving bring them together again?Catherine Baring has chased her brother Laurence, and the neighboring Sinclair boys, through childhood into adulthood. She adores all three, but it is the younger Sinclair, Nicholas, who owns her heart. When Nicholas leaves to join the fight against Napoleon, she vows she will wait for him. However, four years is a long time and circumstances change. Faced with the threat of a scandal that will lead to penury and, worse, possible criminal charges, Catherine agrees to do the only thing that might deflect attention from their families—marry the elder Sinclair, Daniel.Daniel is killed before the two are wed, and Nicholas is summoned from the battlefield to assume the role as heir to Woodfield Park. Disillusioned by the atrocities committed on the continent, his brother’s death is another blow. He clings to thoughts of Catherine, certain that in her arms he will find the solace he craves.Instead, Nicholas finds betrayal and deceit. Catherine claims to love Nicholas, but she refuses to repent for the betrothal to his brother. Nicholas buries his conflicting feelings, and himself, in the neglected affairs of the estate. But a lifetime of loving is hard to set aside, and when he discovers a series of letters that reveal the truth behind the traitorous engagement, he's not sure he can.As they struggle with loss and longing, one thing becomes clear to both Nicholas and Catherine. Only in confronting the past can they hope to build new dreams for the future.

Tempting the Highland Captive: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance


Shona Thompson - 2022
    

The Highlander’s Possession: A Steamy Medieval Historical Romance Novel


Lydia Kendall - 2022
    

A Spinster’s Letters to a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Patricia Haverton - 2022
    

Craved by the Highlander: A Medieval Historical Romance


Maddie MacKenna - 2022
    

Dazzled by a Devilish Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Book


Lucy Langton - 2022
    

Ruffled Feathers (Ruff Wooing, #1)


Anna Markland - 2022
    Like many goldsmiths, they also carry on a lucrative and trusted banking business.Spain plots to invade England, assassinate her queen and install the Catholic Mary of Scotland on the throne. Determined to protect his country from Spanish interference, Dominic is also an informant for Elizabeth Tudor’s Spymaster.When the Pope’s Venetian emissary deposits the funds to finance a Spanish invasion with the Hawkes, events are set in motion that will likely result in the Venetian’s execution. Things go awry when Dominic meets and falls in love with the emissary’s daughter. A man smugly proud of his prodigious sexual appetite and imbued with an innate desire to dominate in the bedroom, he doubts the haughty and spoiled Luisa Bertolli would ever bend to his will. Even if she isn’t involved in her father’s plot, the innocent often do not escape torture and execution. Unaware of her father’s involvement in treasonous activities, Luisa cannot understand her craving for a London goldsmith who lives in a cramped apartment above his shop. Venetian noblewomen are destined to marry wealthy Venetian men. She begins to suspect Dominic is somehow involved in her father’s affairs and doesn’t doubt that he craves sexual dominance—something she could never agree to. It becomes clear the goldsmith is using her to entrap her father.Both their lives are at risk in the deadly game of intrigue orchestrated by the Queen’s notorious Spymaster, Francis Walsingham.

With a Trusting Heart


Dawn Kinzer - 2022
    After suffering heartbreak and loss, she is determined to make a life for herself independently.Jack Butler’s mother abandoned their family when he was a young boy. Loyalty to his father cost him fulfilling his own aspirations, so Jack strives to take their family farm in a new direction.A newborn is left at the orphanage with a note asking Lizzie to take care of him. Why did the woman abandon her child? And why is Jack, a handsome local farmer so interested in helping Lizzie search for the infant’s mother?When shocking revelations disrupt their plans, Lizzie and Jack are faced with life-changing decisions. Will they open their hearts to trusting again? This story was inspired by events that took place at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo—Seattle’s first world’s fair.

Awakened by the Melody of Love: A Historical Regency Romance Book


Abigail Agar - 2022
    

Whispers of Western Love: A Historical Western Romance Collection


Aurora Hanson - 2022
    When her best friend leaves for her hometown, Delphine seizes the opportunity to join her, without knowing what to expect. While trying to adjust to her new reality in Oklahoma, she gets tangled up in her feelings for Liam, her friend's handsome yet distant brother. Even though Delphine and Liam are unprepared and heartbroken upon meeting each other, strong emotions for one another will start to surface. Could Liam possibly turn out to be the knight in shining armor that she was longing for all her life? With friends and rivals on their heels, can they hope for a happy ending?True Love's SurpriseDespite being born into one of Philadelphia's wealthiest families, Charlotte Lewis cannot imagine herself as a married woman of high society. Therefore, when her father tries to force her into an arranged marriage, her world is shattered. Desperate to escape from a path leading to misery, Charlotte flees to her Aunt's house in Wyoming. There, her powerful connection with a kind rancher tempts her to reconsider her harsh preconceptions about love and marriage. As their paths begin to entwine more than either of them expected, they realize that fate may have meant for them to find each other. Will the growing attraction between them be strong enough to overcome deep-seated fears and prejudice?A Bride to Mend His SoulSuzannah Murphy's life drastically changes when her parents decide to relocate to the Reed ranch and promise her hand to the owner's son, Jasper. Although Suzannah has always dreamt of starting a family, she won't abide by an arranged marriage, especially when her betrothed is the most distant person she has ever met. Yet, as she gets to know him better, his kindness unfolds and what starts as a courtship of convenience, soon develops into an unexpected connection. Utterly unprepared for the challenges that are about to follow, will Suzannah stand by Jasper's side when her own fate is at risk? Despite their rocky start, will they manage to trust each other and find the happy ending they always hoped for?If you love Western romances that feature strong women and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!Each book is a standalone, clean and delightful story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

Reluctant Rebel


Parris Afton Bonds - 2022
    When the city began using kerosene and toxic chemicals to “treat” Piedad and the other workers for lice, she took a stand and said, No!Walter Stevenson is an agent with the newly formed Bureau of Investigation, on a mission to identify the “master spy” being handled by the precursor of the Nazi party.Their two worlds collide when Piedad is arrested for inciting the Bath Riots and Walt reluctantly comes to her aid.Spies are pursued, dark family secrets are revealed, and romance may be possible in this historical novel based on the true events of the Bath Riots.

Enchanted by a Lady's Imperfections : A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Dorothy Sheldon - 2022
    

Highland Soul (Highland Outcasts Book 1)


Elizabeth Rose - 2022
    

A Portrait of Western Love: Historical Western Romance


Rita Wethers - 2022
    

Loving a Beast of a Marquess: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Harriet Caves - 2022
    

A Perfect Lady for the Beastly Duke


Hanna Hamilton - 2022
    And he is the imperfect Beast. Scarred and disfigured, Duke Justin knows how cruel the ton can be. Deciding that he won’t tolerate society’s cruelties any longer, he does the unthinkable: he attends a ball disguised as a painter and he sets his plan in place. He paints a woman as a monstrous beast. And because of him, her reputation is ruined…Determined to make things right again, he offers to marry her in order to save her.Lady Alexandra was the perfect woman. Beautiful, elegant, kind, well-mannered. But the moment her sister eloped with the gardener and stole her dowry, her future has been in ruins. And when she’s nicknamed “The Monstrous Lady”, her prospects of a happy future have disappeared. But when a Duke offers to marry her, she has no other option but to accept…As Alexandra and Justin marry, they’re met with a new obstacle. Justin needs to keep his secret well-hidden, or else he’ll lose his timid wife forever…

A Marchioness by Midnight: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Patricia Haverton - 2022
    

Kissing by the Mistletoe


Cora Lee - 2022
    Everyone thinks she’s destined to wed Kit Mathison...except neither of them is interested in a romance with the other. When Kit and his family come to visit the Haywards for Christmas, the whole village expects a proposal—but Maddie has other plans. Can she convince everyone that her friendship with Kit will never be a courtship? Or will she have to choose between her closest friend and the chance at family of her own?Thomas Mathison has loved Maddie since the day they were first introduced, but can’t ask for her hand until he can afford to support a family. When she suggests a sham courtship between them he agrees, despite his misgivings. Being seen with someone other than Kit would shatter the illusion of an arrangement between them and give Maddie a chance at a happy life. But while she would be feigning affection, Thomas would not. Can he conceal his true feelings from her while executing her plan? Will he have the strength to let her go when he returns home?Previously published in the anthology Christmas Ever After.

Falling for a Forsaken Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Book


Abigail Agar - 2022
    

Dazzled by a Tempting Viscount


Henrietta Harding - 2022
    Convinced that no man could ever offer her the thrill she is dreaming of, her only desire was to ride her horse over the countryside and live a rebellious life. Until the unforeseen happens; after a riding accident she unexpectedly falls for the scandalous Viscount who rescued her. She never intended to fall for the enemy, though, but lust has a way all of its own…Is it possible for passion to persist if it was built on a lie?Viscount Jeremiah Spencer has always obeyed his father’s caprices, until the day he encounters an injured Lady. Their attraction is undeniable and he takes her to his estate, but to his misfortune, his father has other plans once he discovers that she is the daughter of his mortal enemy. However, the instant connection he felt towards Ada is so deep that Jeremiah is ready to sacrifice everything for her.He never knew she was against the rules…Wanting and having are two different things, and Ada and Jeremiah know they can never be together. Yet, it is against their power to tame their growing desire... When their parents try to tear them apart, will their passion be strong enough to reunite them? After all, can these enemies ever be together?

The Dukedom of the Beast


Tiffany Baton - 2022
    Until her reputation was irreparably ruined.For Philip Wallace, Duke of Peterhum, the vicious attack that took his parents, left its scars not only on his soul but his skin as well. Shunned by the same society that once welcomed him, he comes out of his self-imposed exile to try and save Nancy from the same fate.However, when she goes inexplicably missing, Philip is terrified to see the horrors of his past come alive once again. Desperate to get to her before it’s too late, Philip must become what people have been accusing him of being for years. For every beauty needs her beast to protect her from everything but him.

Eloping with the Laird


Jeanine Englert - 2022
    But they soon discover neither is free of the past. Rory has a price on his head and needs an heir as soon as possible, and Moira’s horrible first marriage has left her afraid of letting her new husband get close…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

The Return of her Dear Viscount: A Historical Regency Romance Novel


Alice Kirks - 2022
    When she learns that Henry Ryder, the Earl's son and her childhood friend, returns home, her heart skips a beat. However, she will soon realise that he is not the kind and caring person she once knew, and she will feel foolish for ever having feelings for him... Could Rose be the one who will guide Henry back to his forgotten gentle soul? Or will she realise that falling for him was the greatest mistake in her life? While Henry is shying away from Rose, pretending there has never been a connection between them, he soon realises just how much she has always meant to him. When he discovers that his friends have humiliated Rose, causing her to run away, he feels furious, but also guilty. Will Henry convince Rose that he is capable of change and worthy of forgiveness, showing her the true colours of his heart? Or has his misbehaviour cost him her love? In the midst of this chaos, the only certainty is this; he will never let the love of his life get hurt again... Even though they cannot hide their love for each other anymore, Rose and Henry have to confront class differences, and people that insist on tearing them apart. Will the two of them find the courage to defeat social expectations? Or will they find themselves fighting for a love that could never flourish? "The Return of her Dear Viscount" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Ladies Falling in Love for Keeps: A Historical Regency Romance Collection


Patricia Haverton - 2022
    

This Beast Holds a Title: Historical Regency Romance


Roselyn Francis - 2022
    

The Brazen Belles Anthology


Tracy Sumner - 2022
    

Trapped with the Rakish Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel


Tessa Brookman - 2022
    

The Haunted Highland Tale: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance


Fiona Faris - 2022
    

Mesmerised by a Noble Stranger


Aria Norton - 2022
    Upon meeting Lord Hanbrooke, Mary feels relieved she has finally found someone to match her taste in books and intellect. When her stepmother appears displeased with this sudden fascination though, Mary knows that it is only a matter of time before her dreams with the charming duke start crumbling.How will she defeat her stepmother’s wicked scheme to snatch Lord Handbrook for her own daughter?Lord Crispin Dunaway, Duke of Hanbrooke, would rather be in the company of books than that of people. That is why he is shocked when he realises how compelling Lady Mary’s presence is to him, and not just because she is stunningly beautiful. Although it is clear that her stepmother and stepsister have other plans for him, Crispin cannot get a courtship with Lady Mary out of his mind. Does he have the will to get past everyone determined to stand between them?Little did they know that as soon as a romance would flourish between them, unthinkable events would take place…With endless lies and manipulation risking Mary’s reputation, Crispin is not sure what to believe. His feelings for Lady Mary become a web of confusion and Mary is on the verge of being ruined forever. Will the forces of darkness around them have their way? Or will love give Crispin and Mary the power to fight for what gives meaning to their lives?"Mesmerised by a Noble Stranger" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.