That is, until he meets the woman who wants to buy it. Sally Duncan is beautiful, intelligent, and as rich as a baron—a rich baron, not a cash-strapped one like Lord Farnsworth. She’s the solution to every one of his financial problems and is bewitching to boot. All he needs to do is sell her his beloved manor and then charm her to the altar, and the manor will be his again. Simple, right?But nothing is simple when Sally starts tearing apart his ancestral home and renovating it in a way no one would consider tasteful. She is wreaking havoc on everything, but he cannot give up on owning his mother’s estate again, nor can he imagine anyone but Sally as his wife.And so he sticks with his plan.What a horrible mistake.

    Ella Blythe knows this. Still, she cannot help but hope her own story may turn out different than most--and certainly different than the tragic story of the Ghost of Craven Street Theater. Yet as she struggles to maintain her tenuous place in the ever-shrinking ballet company, win the attentions of principal dancer Philippe, and avoid company flirt Jack, Ella cannot deny the uncanny feeling that her life is mirroring that of the dead ballerina.Is she dancing ever closer to the edge of her own tragic end? Or will the secrets that are about to come to light offer release from the past?Mystery and romance make the perfect dance partners in this evocative story from fan-favorite Joanna Davidson Politano.

    Will high stakes and high emotions lead to heartbreak?Evan Rounsevell, second son to the Marquess of Rothwell, is running as far from his family and responsibilities as he can. His fascination with cowboys takes him from English shores to the Arizona desert, but the days of showdowns are over, and Tombstone, Arizona, is a respectable town. With no funds left, and no desire to call on his affluent family for rescue, Evan seeks a position as a cowboy at a ranch on its last leg. Daniella Bolton’s fiancé left when the drought of 1893 crippled the KB ranch, but that’s just fine by her. She doesn’t need a man to help her save her family’s land. Especially not an Englishman who looks down on her style of living, like Evan does. She loves her life on the ranch, and no outsider could ever understand what it means to be loyal to the land and her family’s way of life. Being a cowboy is harder than Evan thought, but as he works to earn his place on the ranch, his heart opens up to the beauty of the desert… as well as that of Dannie Bolton. Watching Evan fight for the ranch she loves makes Dannie realize that not all men are afraid of hard work and troubled times, and loving Evan might be just the salve her wounded heart needs. But when Evan’s family summons him home right when Dannie needs him most, the feelings of betrayal from her former fiancé’s flight return tenfold. Does Evan dare risk his tenuous relationship with Dannie to fulfil his family responsibilities? Or will leaving Arizona be the worst mistake of his life?

    Back home on her estate in Yorkshire there was always something to occupy her time, though here, in London, the only order of the day seemed to involve sipping tea and gossiping over dainty cakes. Bracing herself for several monotonous weeks of boredom she had no idea of the adventure her, seemingly unassuming, life was about to take.LORD SEBASTIAN HUMBER – touted as the most handsome man in the kingdom – is instantly charmed and amused by the beautiful, outspoken, Miss Fox and readily agrees to play along in her game of Marriage Mart Bluff.The notorious DUKE OF BLACKMOOR, is intrigued and determined to find out more about this unknown vixen from Yorkshire, whose name has become synonymous with, ‘The Lobster Puff Affair’.Two confirmed bachelors, one independent young lady and a house party in the country.Who will be kidnapped, who will be shot, and who, at the end of the day, will win the heart and hand of the unconventional, quirky, Miss Vivien Fox?The first in THE UNOBTAINABLES series, THE DUKE WITH NO SMILE is a fast-paced Historical Regency Romance with a sprinkle of sizzle: a few baddies to hate, more than one adorable hero to love, a mystery to untangle, and of course, a happy ending for our headstrong, unconventional heroine.

    When Amy becomes Anthony’s new housekeeper, their passion is reawakened!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

    A hedonist, a ruthless businessman, and an exquisite lover, he is admired and warned about in the high society of Victorian London. When he encounters a beautiful young woman in the Belle House, the famous brothel on Piccadilly, he is more than intrigued. With the help of in-house maid Krissy, he is determined to seduce the mysterious beauty.Shy virtuous May is in hiding. She is confined to a small room in the back of a brothel and does her best to avoid trouble. Especially Lord Ashbee. The last thing she needs is a man who can destroy her cover, not to mention her innocence. But a few encounters—and he already has her under his spell. When the tragedy is about to strike, no one is willing to help her.Except for Lord Ashbee.On one condition—she will be his mistress.Will Lord Ashbee get what he wants? Powerful men always do. But what happens when the passion becomes all-consuming? When the feelings go beyond lust? When May’s secret takes her away from him and he is faced with his dark past and deepest fears?“The Tender Days of May” is a sensual, enthralling novel about pleasure, love, and the oldest profession on earth.WARNING! WARNING: The book contains violence and scenes of an explicit nature. The Belle House is a brothel, and many characters are of the world’s oldest profession. That being said, if you have issues with any of the above, please, don’t purchase or read the book, for it’s not your cup of tea, and your anger is not mine. Thank you.

    Robert Forrester spends most of his time as an on-call physician while moonlighting as a free healthcare provider to the lower classes of Manchester. And while he’s plagued by memories of the Crimean War, he’s managed to avoid letting them affect his work. Until unexpected events trigger increasingly debilitating episodes of flashbacks, forcing him to confront emotions long-buried or face being consumed by them. A lost widow... Johanna Milton doesn’t know what she wants. With no husband or children, she’s denied the one accepted role a woman can have in Victorian society. When a chance meeting brings Dr. Forrester into her path, she wonders if this is her chance for a different kind of life. After offering to help with patients, sparks fly as the two must learn to get along and perhaps overcome their personal demons.All while avoiding the unthinkable: falling in love....Content Warning: PTSD, InfertilityThis is a prequel novella to "The Garden Girls"⸺a steamy Victorian romance series!

    A season of miracles. And a decision that will change everything.In 1866, Clara Rose lives a quiet life in her hometown of York, until one day a mysterious Christmas tree appears in the town square. Clara is sure something wonderful is about to happen. The town blacksmith’s nephew, Erik Bauer, is new to town, and his ready smile, love of laughter, and handsome face charms her. Just when things couldn’t be more perfect, the most important man in town, Lord-Lieutenant Bradford, takes an interest in Clara and states his intentions of marrying her. Clara’s once simple life becomes very complicated. As Christmas time approaches, a decision must be made. Does she marry Bradford to secure her future, or go against her father’s wishes and marry the man who speaks to her heart?

    A self-made industrialist. Forbidden passion.Lady Clara Chadbourne quietly devotes herself to covert pursuits an earl’s sister shouldn’t even ponder in 1849. Her London charity opens her eyes and cements heart-warming friendships. She has a penchant for piano but doesn’t apply herself to virtuous pieces, oh no. Clara’s tastes run ardent.James Robertson has built a commercial empire—and a fortress around his heart. Nobles like David Chadbourne judge his uncouth muscles and humble Scottish origins. Barging into the earl’s townhouse, James meets Lady Clara—opinionated, delectable, off-limits—and is knocked askew.The chance encounter sparks an awakening, but Clara must refuse the liaison James proposes. Discovery risks her closeness with her brother and social ruination. It’s impossible…irresistible. With promises of secrecy and no sentimental entanglement, they indulge a passion that musses more than the bedsheets. It destroys their defenses, their plans.Their arrangement will end in devastation...or in the trade of a lifetime.

    She prays when he returns he will see her for the woman she is and not the little orphan girl he left behind. When that day finally arrives, her hopes are dashed when he doesn’t seem to notice her at all.Graham Rogers used to believe Christmas was magical, but living with his uppity grandfather while attending school in Philadelphia has changed him. Upon his return home, his plans to woo Jillian are ruined when a woman from his past arrives claiming to be his fiancée, and his promised job in a prestigious law firm falls through.With Jillian’s heart breaking, she announces she’s leaving Saint Charles, but will the magic of Christmas be strong enough to bring these two together again before she leaves?