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The Bride Prize


Emma Prince - 2016
    In order to earn a spot on his Jarl’s voyage, he must compete against his fellow Northmen in games of strength and skill. But when he learns that the prize for winning the competition is the hand of the dark-haired beauty he met only days ago, will he be forced to choose between his dreams and his heart? Eyva wants nothing more than to train as a shieldmaiden, but her parents refuse, hoping to yoke her to their Northland farm forever. When they put her up as the bride prize for their village’s festivities, she fears she will never escape the fate of a grueling life on her parents’ farm. But Tarr’s longing gaze and soft kisses just might give her the courage to fight for herself—and for their budding love. *This is a novella in the Viking Lore series and features all the beloved characters from Enthralled, Shieldmaiden’s Revenge, and Desire’s Hostage. Although it is meant to take place between Shieldmaiden’s Revenge (Book 2) and Desire’s Hostage (Book 3), it can be read as a stand-alone novella. **This novella was originally published in the Sirens of the Northern Seas collection in January, 2016.

Never Dare a Duke


Meara Platt - 2018
    In winning the dare, will she also lose her heart to the duke?

The Scottish Highland Series: Beloved Impostor, Beloved Stranger, and Beloved Warrior


Patricia Potter - 2017
    The men of the Maclean Clan are fierce warriors. From the battle of Flodden Field to the waters off the Spanish Coast, they fight to protect their homes and those they love. In this spellbinding Scottish Highland series, the Maclean brothers find unexpected romance with women who heal and stir their souls.  Beloved Imposter: Felicia Campbell has set a plan in motion to escape her wedding to the lecherous old Earl of Morneith—but she’s interrupted when she’s abducted. Her fury turns to curiosity when she discovers her captor is the handsome Rory Maclean, her clan’s hated enemy. And Rory, who has sworn never to love again, finds himself daring to care for the fiery captive who could save his broken soul . . .  Beloved Stranger: Lachlan Maclean rode with King James IV of Scotland to free his country from English tyranny. In the slaughter at Flodden Field, he’s thrown from his horse and awakes to the beautiful visage of Kimbra Carlton, a border woman whose husband was killed by a Scot, leaving her to fend for her daughter alone. Now, she can neither let the wounded Lachlan die nor let anyone know his heritage. But perhaps in healing him, she may heal her own heart . . .  Beloved Warrior: Patrick Maclean spent years enslaved aboard a Spanish galleon. But after he leads his fellow oarsmen in an uprising, he finds himself in charge of not only the vessel but also a fetching young passenger: Juliana Mendoza, the ship owner’s niece. Juliana was bound for a wedding and a man she never wanted. But the more she comes to know Patrick and his honorable clan, the more she realizes that only she can decide her fate . . .

Big Beautiful Bride For The Reluctant Preacher


Rosie Attwood - 2015
    Will she ever get married... In New York, big beautiful women are not sought after, except by horrible, money-grubbing men like Rodrigo Gonzalez whom Emily suspects is just after the family business.Then, Emily receives a letter in the post from her friend Katie Carson who has found love in the West. Her friend fills her head with visions of what life could be like as a mail order bride. Emily believes that she's finally found the answer to her prayers and upon arrival, captures the interest of many potential suitors despite her size. However, even though she has so many options, Emily finds herself falling for a man who does not have any interest in marriage”" Ray Benson. He believes the best way to serve God is by remaining single, so Emily resigns herself to being his friend and allowing him to counsel her in whom she should marry, if anyone.Ray is drawn to Emily, but he wants to keep his mind focused on God and building a church in town. He needs advice, so when a travelling preacher comes to Bradford Junction, he asks seeks the Godly man out. However, the advice that he gives Ray shocks the young man. Emily struggles with who to marry and Ray wrestles with his vision of the future. When he finally realizes the truth, he may be too late. Can Emily break down the barrier that Ray has put in front of his heart or is it God's plan for her to remain single? Will Ray stubbornly refuse to see what is right in front of his eyes?A story of clean western romance, friendship, marriage, loyalty, and faith to God.Each installment is designed to be read in around three hours. They are great when you are waiting for someone, taking the subway to work or just have some extra time to spare anytime, anywhere.Each short story can be read as a stand alone, even though this is book #1 of the Colorado Wilderness Mail Order Brides Series. It is available for just $0.99 or FREE on Kindle Unlimited.Also take a look at this: Colorado Mail Order Brides SeriesBook 1 - Desperate Cowboy Seeks Mail Order Bride to Save RanchBook 2 - Desperate Cowboy Saves Mail Order Bride From DangerBook 3 - Desperate Cowboy Finds Solace With Mail Order BrideBook 4 - Desperate Cowboy Gets Second Chance With Mail Order Bride.Colorado Wildnerness Mail Order Brides SeriesBook 1 - Big Beautiful Bride For The Reluctant PreacherBook 2 - Big Beautiful Bride Takes An Insecure Husband - Coming in mid-SeptBook 3 - Coming soon in end-SeptBook 4 - Coming soon in mid-Oct

A Dangerous Road to Salvation


Lorelei Brogan - 2019
    He is good-humored, charming and married to a beautiful young woman, whom he adores. Everything goes perfect in his life, until a dramatic incident changes it all... After finding his wife dead, and being accused for her murder, John will have to run away, change his identity and find the real killer. But in order to stay alive he will need something more than his own powers... Will he find the right person in the right moment or will he get lost in the dangerous road for redemption?Ardelia is young, full of life and craving for life experiences. Bored of the mundane-hosting endless teas, she's suffocating in the lifestyle her class is imposing on her. But when a terrible truth about her family comes to light and a malicious man keeps making her suffer, she will make the crucial decision to escape from it all. She will then board in despair on a ship to America in order to meet her future husband as a mail order bride, hoping for a better life. Are things going to be the way she was dreaming of there or will she get trapped into a new circle of lies and deception? As new secrets will be revealed and Arelia will start wondering if she can ever really trust anyone, John will have to make difficult choices... Will he let his wife to aid him with her affection and make himself complete once again? And is their emerging love enough to keep them safe during their risky pursuit of justice?"A Dangerous Road to Salvation" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

The Sailor and the School Teacher


Danni Roan - 2019
    Despite the loving admonitions of her beloved friends, she can never walk away from someone in need. When two thugs on the streets of New York kidnap a traveler Xenia has no choice but to follow them and attempt a rescue. Birch Oakem has been sent to the big city by his father to conduct business concerning the expansion of the Oakem ranch in Montana. Trying to navigate the crowded streets and narrow alleys of the city leads him to the main port area and an encounter with a captain in need of a few extra hands. Can two people thrown together in the most unlikely of circumstances save each other from the harshest realities of a voyage at sea or will a deeper secret land them in even more trouble? Find out how two hearts tossed by the waves of fate survive their trials with a little help from some friends.

Eden's Conflict


AnneMarie Brear - 2014
    Torn and provoked, she strains to protect her family until a devastating accident leaves her alone and frightened. As the threat against her grows, Eden takes her precious daughters and flees from the only place she's called home, to live amongst masses in York.Her attempt to start anew is not so simple as the past haunts her, and the one man she thought lost to her so many years before, returns to claim what has always been his. Eden must gather her strength and look into her heart to accept what the future offers. Can she find the happiness she longs for?

The House of Devon: Regency Romance


Tammy Andresen - 2020
    Rather, the House of Devon takes the romance below stairs, to the people who live, laugh, and love all while they serve. Meet the staff of the House of Devon, and discover how they find their happily ever afters...

Earl of Bergen


Anna St. Claire - 2019
    His destination gets delayed when he finds an abandoned donkey, and his efforts to save the animal bring him into contact with a lovely widow and a menagerie of both animals and children who need his help with their Christmas pageant.Widowed Lady Elizabeth Newton enjoys her life and her home in the country. She cares for three children from her late husband’s mistress, as well as helpless animals of every description that would, otherwise, have no home. Life changes when the handsome Lord Bergen brings an abandoned, cross-eyed donkey, believed cursed, to her doorstep.Against all odds, sparks fly between Bergen and the widow. But can a romance survive the danger that follows the donkey?

A Soulmate for the Distant Earl


Aria Norton - 2020
    Refusing to keep her sharp tongue tamed, she's not interested in a suitor that can't keep up with her dynamic nature. Perhaps she should reserve her wit solely for the pompous Earl of Seymour for he surely deserves it. Well, that would be easy if he didn't look so dashing... Could she really be falling this fast for a man she used to despise?Francis Blackmore, Earl of Seymour, enjoys his unmarried state, but having to deal with his childhood nemesis and her constant challenging attitude is not as entertaining. Caroline has been the bane of his existence for longer than he cares to count, so how could her breathtaking beauty suddenly be taking him by surprise? It would certainly be easier to avoid her if his sister wasn't getting married to Caroline's brother! Or at least, that's what he says to himself, unwilling to admit how being with her has become the most unexpected joy of his life...When a threat promises to ruin the wedding of their betrothed siblings, Caroline and Francis begrudgingly form an alliance to help them. They soon realise that spending time together is unavoidable, but so are the confusing and self-consuming feelings that arise between them. When they join forces for the greater good, sparks will fly... but if some of them catch on fire, their hearts might be at stake! Can they really set their long-held grievances aside, or will their stubborn nature ruin everything? Will their love manage to conquer their lifelong established pride?"A Soulmate for the Distant Earl" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

The Duke's Library


Laura Cabrerizo
    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.

Slater's Bride


Patricia Thayer - 2016
    Loretta Drennan learns about her stepfather’s plot to sicken her mother and take over the family business in Chicago. Letty flees to Montana in search of her brother, Johnny, to seek his help. Traveling alone, she meets Paul Slater who claims to own a ranch with Johnny as his partner. He offers to escort her on the two-day journey to their ranch in Morgan’s Crossing. Hoping to out-run a looming snowstorm, they instead get stranded in a cabin. Days later they finally reach their destination. Reunited with her brother she pleads her case for him to return home. Johnny wants to help but his share of stocks will not give him the needed votes to gain control of the family company. Letty can only get her shares when she turns twenty-five or by marrying. Paul steps in to help by offering to wed his friend’s sister. They plan a wedding, in name-only, but there are real underlying feelings. When left alone at the ranch house the truth begins to come out. But the honeymoon is interrupted when a stranger shows up and kidnaps the bride. Can Paul save the woman he’s fallen in love with before it’s too late?

The Transformation of the Bashful Lady


Fanny Finch - 2020
    Neglected by her mother after her father’s death, she lacks the knowledge of social etiquette and proper appearances. But her life will change when she receives proper tutelage from a strange lady.Andrew Clayton, the Marquess of Somerset, is a sworn bachelor, as he had his heart broken once already. But when he witnesses the transformation of a timid girl into a dazzling woman, his views on marriage will fly out of the window.But Sarah is not the only one trying to win Andrew’s heart and her rival will use everything in her arsenal to eliminate the competition…*If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “The Transformation of the Bashful Lady”!

Scandalous Sadie


Sylvia McDaniel - 2021
    During an innocent outing, a mean girl who left her stranded and naked, delighted in ruining her reputation. But Sadie refuses to take the ruination of her innocence lightly. Now she wears her bad girl badge with pride. At least until Levi Robinson decides to see just how salacious she really is. It isn’t until the Cattleman’s Ball, that he’s shocked at how the the women of Fort Worth treat her, including his own mother. Yet, the woman is tempting and he can’t seem to walk away from her innocent smile and bewitching eyes. Is she really scandalous or a victim of society? Maybe Levi’s the man to save her

The Lady of the Lighthouse


Abby Ayles - 2020
    He wishes to bring truth to light. But there is love waiting for them by the Lighthouse and it is about to set them free... Diana Douglass, daughter of the Earl of Winthrop, is desperate to escape the grim future others planned for her. After she is forced to marry her father’s loathsome partner she is left with no other choice but to flee, unaware of the shadows that haunt her every step... Oliver Evans, son of the Duke of Meriwood, has built a life as a lighthouse keeper. The peace of the sea has allowed him to pursue his passion for writing, and has shunned the attention of those who wish to harm him. When Diana starts working as a maid to his establishment, he finds her attention to be the most pleasurable distraction. Now, with both their identities in danger and uncertain of what the future holds, Oliver and Diana must find a way to unfold their complicated feelings if they wish to win a chance at happiness. But secrets never stay buried for long and they will both have to face their greatest fears when their past comes back to haunt them... Diana will once again find herself facing a loveless future filled with misery and Oliver will face a huge dilemma: abandon Diana to her fate or leave his sanctuary and face his own demons in order to save her…