He opened her heart to love again. Almost four years later, their wedding day finally arrives. Family and friends travel from near and far to witness them promise each other forever. Kyler may not have been her first love, but he plans on being her last.

    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.

    When the legitimacy of her twin babies with Edgar is called into question, the tiny infants are taken from Beth and sent far away. James is adopted by Edgar's uncle, the very wealthy Lord Redfern, master of Redfern Abbey. But little Daisy is sent to a cold-hearted childless couple who raise her to be a maid rather than a daughter. When Daisy, at 16, finally escapes her hard life with her adoptive brother Boyd, they arrive at the Abbey to seek work and refuge. Little does Daisy know that her flesh and blood is the next in line to be Lord of the Abbey. There is a strange connection between Daisy and James, something they can neither explain nor ignore. But will the truth be discovered in time?

    A secret outing to Wedgewood Manor to confront the man who broke Charity's heart leaves her with more than she bargained for when she encounters the demanding and arrogant Duke of Eversley instead. Two strong-willed personalities battle each other at every turn as they attempt to unite in a common cause. Giving in to the attraction burning between them leaves them both questioning their true desires. But is attraction enough, and can they lay aside their pride long enough to realize that what they have always wanted may not be what they truly need? Olivia and Maxwell must unravel the confusing matters of the heart as they get drawn into an unexpected adventure that poses more questions than answers. Secret passageways, hidden treasure, and a conniving fiancée pale in comparison to the greatest adventure of all—falling in love.

    I never thought I could truly love someone the way I loved him, and I never thought anyone could love me the way he did. Fate stepped in and threw us together, binding our love in a way that was stronger than anything I’d ever known. My life was perfect, and between both our jobs and loving each other, we were busy planning our wedding. I couldn’t ask for, nor did I want anything else. Then fate put its hand in my life for a second time and turned my fairytale world upside down. Our relationship was tested, and nothing could have prepared me for the journey I was about to face. My outer strength was a façade to everyone who knew me, while my inner strength crumbled into tiny pieces. My name is Laurel Holloway and this is part two of my story. 18+

    But it is time to settle down and marry an heiress to save the crumbling and heavily burdened estate he inherited from his wastrel father. Not that he wishes to marry. He rather enjoys his own wastrel life.He finds the perfect solution when he rescues one hugely irritating spitfire by the name of Miss Katie Pringle from drowning. She's a runaway bride. Her wealthy father and even wealthier betrothed are offering an extremely generous reward for her safe return. All Niall has to do is get her back to London and claim his riches. What can possibly go wrong?

    She has a guardian angel in the form of Sir William Dartmouth, but even when he engineers her release, Phoebe must struggle to make a living for herself. And Annie has not given up her own perverse quest for revenge . . .

    But escaping the Seven Dials and Sidney Pritchard, the self-styled King of Thieves, is no easy task and Hannah finds herself persuaded into one last swindle; one which will set her up comfortably for life, if she can carry it off.Lady Lansdowne, Countess Morris, lost her daughter and granddaughter to the French Revolution - though the latter’s body was never found. Posing as a companion, Hannah must somehow convince the countess that she is the long-missing child, Anastasia, so that Hannah might gain access to the family jewels.A duke wracked by suspicion and desire…Oliver Edward St Martin De Vere, Sixth Duke of Hawkfield, takes one look at Lady Lansdowne’s new companion and recognises her as the thief he shared a kiss with, one fateful night.The thief he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about since.Despite his desire, Oliver is determined to protect the elderly Lady Lansdowne from another schemer out to exploit her grief. But with every encounter Oliver has with Hannah, he begins to suspect that there is more to the young woman than meets the eye.In fact, if he wasn’t so rational, he might well believe that the beautiful young woman was indeed the long lost Anastasia - and that the only thing in danger of being stolen was his heart.A woman in too deep…Having spent most of her life building a wall around her heart, Hannah is surprised to find it crumbling as she spends time with Lady Lansdowne. As Hannah is showered with kindness and love, she begins to question her true origins. And, as a blue-eyed duke makes a clumsy attempt at capturing her heart, Hannah finds herself wishing that her scheme was not a scheme at all, but the truth.But wishing won’t get Hannah out of the trouble she has made for herself and, soon, she must make a choice. Should she go against her conscience and continue with her plan, or flee London empty-handed and incur Sidney’s wrath?Neither choice is palatable, and both will leave her with a broken heart..Can there be a happily ever after for Hannah and her Duke? Find out in this fantastic new read from Claudia Stone!

    Stirling Castle is under siege by the Scots, and the English are coming to take it back. Cormac Buchanan is over six foot of muscle and ferocity, a supreme warrior who has spent years fighting for Robert the Bruce, self-proclaimed King of Scotland. Cormac is battling not only the English invaders but also his clan’s sworn enemy, the Gowans. Having long since built a wall of ice around his heart, he is horrified at his king’s command to bury old enmities and unite with Clan Gowan, through marriage.Cormac expects his bride to hate him, and he intends to put her aside and forget about her. What he does not expect, is Ravenna Gowan, a bastard, half low-born and fiercely defiant. He just wants her to obey, in bed and out of it, but with looks that would stir any man’s blood, this strange, hard girl wakes a savage need in him. Shame he can’t trust her, nor can he ever look favourably on any Gowan, after what they took from him.Banished to a convent for the sin of forbidden love, Ravenna Gowan’s life seems over, until an English army heads north and her father has to sacrifice a daughter to the cause of King Robert the Bruce. Ravenna is about to become the glue that binds two clans together by wedding fearsome warrior Cormac Buchanan, but she refuses to be a helpless pawn in men’s power games. For Ravenna, this forced marriage holds no hope of love, nor is it about loyalty or duty - it is all about vengeance.Can Ravenna survive her rough, angry husband who resents and mistrusts her? Or will her loyalties be tested and her life threatened, as she tries to deny their growing attraction. The Laird’s Bastard Daughter takes the reader from the moors of the Highlands to castles under siege, and, as Scotland burns, to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Scots rebel army in the battle lines at Bannockburn.Loyalties are tested, bloody vengeance is sought, and secrets are uncovered, with deadly consequences.The Laird’s Bastard Daughter is the first of The Highland Warlords Series but can be read as a stand-alone book.ExtractWhen she got to the kirk, Ravenna saw before her a group of men standing with her father and she had to force her legs forward. She could barely look at them. Oh God, which of this pack of hounds was to be her husband? Which of these men, covered in muck from the road, would step forward and claim her, like a prize? Or was she more a burden, for she knew full well that no Buchanan would ever want her? As she walked forward, a handsome man, young but imposing, looked at her with keen interest. He wasn’t so bad, his expression was kind, and there was admiration in his eyes. Then he stepped aside to reveal a man behind him. This other one was taller, darker and wild-looking. ‘Like a beast’, Coira had said. With a heart sinking to her toes, Ravenna realised this must be Cormac Buchanan, not the one with gentle eyes, but this one, who was looking at her with a face like thunder.

    It was an indescribable rapture beyond expression.She felt herself quiver all over. Without even realizing she was speaking, she said:"I...love...you!Do you...love me?""Of course I love you!" The words broke from his lips. "How can you expect me to feel anything else when everything about you is perfect?"

    Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging in a scandalous affair with London's most provocative courtesan—the desirable but aloof Belinda Hamilton.Bel has used her intelligence and wit to charm the city's titled gentlemen, while struggling to put the pieces of her life back together. She needs a protector, so she accepts Hawk's invitation to become his mistress in name only. He asks nothing of her body, but seeks her help in snaring the same man who shattered her virtue. Together they tempt the unforgiving wrath of society—until their risky charade turns into a dangerous attraction, and Bel must make a devastating decision that could ruin her last chance at love. . . .

    Welcome to the hottest Season that Regency London has ever seen.An enemies-to-lovers regency romance that's like watching an episode of Bridgerton. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Outlander and Romancing the Duke.Miss Essie Craven has been engaged since birth to a man she has only met once. The haughty, black-haired man with the intense blue eyes: Aidan Ravell, Earl of Denholm. The most coveted man in all of the Ton.The day of their marriage is set. The only problem is, spirited Essie dreams of more than being a Countess. She soon finds out that Aidan has his own reasons for not wishing to marry, but is compelled to proceed due to his sense of honour and the financial baggage his father has left him.So, Aidan and Essie strike up a deal. Essie will find him a more suitable match, and in the meantime they will keep up appearances as the most fashionable couple in all of the Ton.But soon what is real and what is fake begins to converge. Suddenly, what seemed to be a simple agreement is no longer quite that straightforward . . .

    She’ll marry whoever her father chooses, likely to add to her father’s holdings and secure her family’s future, regardless of who her heart desires. However, she’s met the man of her dreams…and he’s her father’s sworn enemy. An Intrepid Soldier Lieutenant Richard Osborne always does his duty and knows that when he rescues the beautiful Highland lass, he should have turned in her and her family. He can’t do it, and not just because he’s not sure that he can doom her to the fate she’ll receive. His superiors will not agree with his decision though, and the duty-bound Richard must make a hard choice: his career or his honor. A Forbidden Romance The handsome soldier and beautiful lass fall in love…but their love may be no match for the cold and cruel father known as the Earl of Duncliffe. He is determined to preserve their family honor now that Arabella’s reputation is ruined, even if it means marrying her off to the first option on the table. Now Richard must choose between what his head and heart believe of the situation…because a wrong choice will ruin both of their futures. Should Arabella do her duty and protect her younger siblings by marrying the detestable and unfeeling man her father has chosen? Or follow her heart—even if the handsome soldier only wants her hand in order to protect her? Can Richard trust Arabella’s declaration of love when he learns that it may be her choice to marry someone else, or is she lying in order to protect someone? "The Highlander's Trust" is a standalone historical Scottish romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, pure content and an awesome happily ever after, guaranteed to ignite your imagination in one sitting. Get This Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy!

    But if she thinks she’s safe at home, she is wrong.Her scheming brother wants to marry her off to a fortune-hunter, and he won’t take no for an answer. Out on a lonely walk, Catherine is attacked and left for dead.Could this be her brother’s doing?Catherine won’t wait to find out. Her childhood friend, Martin Lacey, lives in the manor house across the woods, and there was a time when he would have done anything for her.But in the turmoil of Restoration England, nothing lasts forever. Will turning up at Martin’s door be the saving of her — or the end?

    And it’s not just his horrendous reputation as a debauched rake, but the sacred vow he took to die a bachelor.So when word of their alleged engagement goes out, he is determined to make the cheeky Lady pay. What he never expected though was that he would find himself on his knees for her in more ways than one. Or that’d he bring her to ruin.