Blending into the background suits her well as long as she can read. A less than clandestine adventure into the Duke's library creates a friendship she could never have imagined.Andres, Duke of Northumberland, wasn't expecting to find a stowaway in his library during the opening ball of the season but she intrigued him none the less. The more time he spends with her, the more he looks forward to seeing her. Perhaps it's time to take a wife after all.Does a wallflower with no means deserve a happily ever after?** Please Note: This is not a Georgette Heyer type ‘Traditional Regency Romance’ and as such is labeled under Historic Romance. Certain aspects of the book do not align with traditional Regency styling. It is simply a sweet romance that takes place between 1810 – 1820.

    Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. This is 1818 after all, and only men have the privilege of seeking their own riches.With only twelve weeks until the bailiffs call, launching herself into London society is the only avenue open to her, and Kitty must use every ounce of cunning and ingenuity she possesses to climb the ranks.The only one to see through her plans is the worldly Lord Radcliffe and he is determined to thwart her at any cost, especially when it comes to his own brother falling for her charms.Can Kitty secure a fortune and save her sisters from poverty? There is not a day to lose and no one—not even a lord—will stand in her way...

    When she makes up an imaginary beau to save herself more torment from her childhood bully, Jane has no idea someone is listening to them.Edward Smith, agent for the Home Office, has a mission: find the genius who broke his majesty’s semaphore codes, and discover if he’s friend or foe. Who’d have guessed that the luscious debutante he overhears mentioning his name, and the code breaker he seeks, are the same?Soon, Edward will have to decide which is dearer to him—his orders, or this newfound love that was never supposed to be real.

    Venice Arial is from the elite New Orleans society and when she meets local shrimper, Etienne Armand, on the Northshore in 1916, they connect instantly, but their ill-fated love and subsequent marriage will be shrouded with secrets, hate, and selfish greed.When the U.S. enters World War I in 1917, Etienne is shipped to France and leaves Venice vulnerable to those with a selfish desire to tear them apart for good. But will she learn of the secrets and hateful schemes planned and carried out by ones closest to her? And after no contact and receiving no letters, will she ever see her beloved Etienne again?

    Hold on to your fans and get ready for the duchesses to clutch their pearls - the social season may have ended but the summer season is just getting started and it will be a scorcher!Summer Pleasures, the latest Historical Romance anthology for charity from the authors at The New Romance Cafe, is heating up your Kindle from August, with a limited time romance collection.All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

    Now, left with no one but her trusted maid for company, she has started to believe that a life of misery and loneliness is the only future awaiting her.But Mallory might have spoken too soon…Elwyn Dunmore, the Duke of Granville, is a friend of fine wine and socializing. He never thought he’d find true love, especially not in the eyes of someone like Mallory Hartford.When Mallory and Elwyn meet, the attraction pulling them together is undeniable. But is it strong enough to withstand what their fate has planned out for them?While Mallory’s enemy returns to haunt her, Elwyn is forced to make the hardest decision of his life. They both soon realise that their need to protect each other and their passion may shatter their love forever.As time rages against them, mysterious threats threaten to ruin their chance for happiness while their passion turns into a force to protect them or signal their ultimate destruction...

    . . A Lady Awakened.Newly widowed and desperate to protect her estate and beloved servants from her malevolent brother-in-law, Martha Russell conceives a daring plan. Or rather, a daring plan to conceive. After all, if she has an heir on the way, her future will be secured. Forsaking all she knows of propriety, Martha approaches her neighbor, a London exile with a wicked reputation, and offers a strictly business proposition: a month of illicit interludes . . . for a fee.Theophilus Mirkwood ought to be insulted. Should be appalled. But how can he resist this siren in widow’s weeds, whose offer is simply too outrageously tempting to decline? Determined she’ll get her money’s worth, Theo endeavors to awaken this shamefully neglected beauty to the pleasures of the flesh—only to find her dead set against taking any enjoyment in the scandalous bargain. Surely she can’t resist him forever. But could a lady’s sweet surrender open their hearts to the most unexpected arrival of all . . . love?From the Paperback edition.

    . . unforgettable . . . and unstoppable... An unjust fall from grace may have sent the formerly prim and proper Miss Dorothea Oakley-White into hiding, but she refuses to be silenced. Using a pen name, the brainy beauty takes great delight in skewering the hypocrisies of the ton in The Ladies’ Moral Intelligencer. Only her latest target—the dashing rake, Lord Layburne—has hunted her down, demanding she stop her attacks at once. Spirited Dorothea promises she will—if only he can restore her rightful position in society.When Layburne discovers his nemesis is none other than lovely Thea, who blames him for the scandalous end to her engagement, he’s intrigued by the challenge she offers. But once he agrees to her conditions, he’s enamored with the idea of seducing Thea himself. Will his powerful desire dishonor her forever? Or will it make the ton’s most celebrated scoundrel a husband at long last?

    At 31 years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge - twelve-year-old Fanny Austen - Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement.The governess role is a uniquely awkward one. Anne is neither one of the servants, nor one of the family, and to balance a position between the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One wrong move may result in instant dismissal. Anne knows that she must never let down her guard.When Mr Edward Austen's family comes to stay, Anne forms an immediate attachment to Jane. They write plays together, and enjoy long discussions. However, in the process, Anne reveals herself as not merely pretty, charming and competent; she is clever too. Even her sleepy, complacent mistress can hardly fail to notice.Meanwhile Jane's brother, Henry, begins to take an unusually strong interest in the lovely young governess . . .And from now on, Anne's days at Godmersham Park are numbered.

    She’s proven to others that she can take charge as a cook; now she’s proving to herself that she can handle any situation.She’s trained hard with a sword to become a force to be reckoned with. Her determination to try her skills in a festival competition will require subterfuge, especially when Hunter, a young man from her past, ends up employed in the same household. When he takes an interest in her, she’s anxious to rekindle their friendship, but will his protective nature hold her back?With Hunter leaving her breathless at every turn, Emeline longs to understand him and be understood in return. His past experiences have made him mistrusting and protective, but he’s not the only one who knows the world can be dangerous. Rather than hiding in fear, Emeline plans to be ready to fight any threats that may stalk her. But will her determination to prove herself capable lead her to ignore the warnings of those she loves and walk straight into danger?A story about finding yourself and fighting for those you love, this reimagined version of Little Red Riding Hood infuses the tale with romance and emotional depth.

    Though the ton whispers about her change of residence, any speculation remains just that: ballroom gossip. No one―not even the other Huntresses, the group of ladies she calls her dearest friends―knows that she is harboring a devastating family secret. Gillian has become adept at hiding the reality of her circumstances, but the close quarters of a house party will test her ability to conceal the crushing truth. And with so many people to deceive, the late arrival of another guest is a most unwelcome surprise.Despite his standing as a gentleman of the ton, in truth, Scott Sarvol possesses little more than two debt-riddled estates. When an opportunity arises to survey one of his properties, he travels north, only to find himself an unwitting guest at Artemis Jonquil’s house party. He is warmly welcomed by all―except the aloof Miss Gillian Phelps. But when Scott proves himself unexpectedly helpful in a crisis, his acquaintance with Gillian shifts from wariness to something warmer.As both her charade and her feelings for Scott deepen, Gillian realizes that the truth could spell not only a devastating fall from Society but also a shattered heart.

    She's ahead, winning, when she sees runaway horses dragging a carriage. At the risk of her life, she veers off course and halts the panicked carriage horses. Saving Mrs. Baldwin's life drastically changes Justine's future. Both being stubborn, Justine's and Quentin's stormy relationship seems doomed to fail until Lord Alton reveals his true, dastardly colors…