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Plaid to the Bone


Caroline Lee - 2021
    What’s a desperate and slightly mad laird to do? Why, take a page from his great-great-whatever-grandfather’s folio, and declare an ultimatum: Whichever daughter marries and has a son first, then her husband gets to be the next Laird Oliphant. There! Only a little bit sexist, and it should get the job done!Unfortunately, none of his daughters are interested. Take the youngest, for example... Leanna Oliphant’s goal is to lead as adventurous a life as possible, and it seems as if she’s going to get her wish, even without having to help things along (that fire was an accident, honest!). First, her father made that ridiculous proclamation, which she figures she can ignore, because the dear man is several eggs short of a dozen. Next, a handsome and mysterious man arrives at Oliphant Castle, claiming to be on a secret mission from the king (although he won’t say which king). Then Leanna, through some careful “negotiations,” convinces the delicious stranger to let her help in his mission, which leaves the two of them all alone in a dark and secret passageway.Then, a skeleton drops on them, completely ruining the mood.As one of His Majesty’s elite Hunters, Laird Kenneth McClure is on the trail of a missing royal messenger. The man’s secret mission had sent him toward Oliphant Castle, so that’s where Kenneth followed, looking for clues to the man’s disappearance. The brawny warrior doesn’t know who he can trust, particularly when one of the laird’s daughters offers to help in his mission. But bubbly Leanna is a ray of sunshine in his dark life, and too enticing to resist.When the pair of them discover the dead body mid-canoodle, Kenneth is fairly certain it’s not his missing quarry. Almost. Probably not. But…he’s beginning to realize things are not as they seem on Oliphant land, what with the mad laird, hypochondriac lady, more ghosts than he can count, six sisters, one wailing bagpiper, and who let this random donkey wander through the great hall?Does the delightful Leanna know more than she’s saying? Kenneth’s mission for the king may be the downfall of this crazy family, and he’s not certain it’s worth it.Warning: Contains silliness. And, like, a lot of anachronistic jokes. And plenty of really naughty bits. If you don’t have a sense of humor, you might want to skip this one.

The Master of Grex


Joan Wolf - 2018
    Who is this rich, gorgeous mystery man? Lady Anne Saxton, daughter of the Earl of Grex, is about to find out. He makes an offer to marry her. But Anne wants to know - does he want her, or does he want the great estate that comes with her? Does he only want to be the Master of Grex?

Silver Nights


Jane Feather - 1989
    Ordered into a loveless marriage that could bring her even greater riches, Sophia accepts her fate—until she sets her eyes on Adam, the virile nobleman who is to escort her to her future husband's estate.Adam is immediately captivated by Sophia's heated sensuality, which sears through his cool reserve and makes him forget his duty. As for Sophia, she is powerless to resist his intense masculinity and air of mystery. Rebelling against her impending marriage, Sophia willfully surrenders herself body and soul to Adam's intense passion...only to discover that the price of forbidden love could be her life.Librarian's note: See alternate cover editions with this ISBN here and here.

Cinder's Adventure: Get Me To the Wedding!


Marissa Meyer - 2022
    Can you and Cinder make it to happily ever after?For fans of the #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, this is the ultimate interactive celebration of all things Lunar Chronicles. And, bonus: you’ll also discover characters and settings from Heartless, Renegades, Instant Karma, and Gilded, along with so many possible endings! This inventive and fun adventure is a must-have for fans, only available as an e-book exclusive.

The Billionaire's Seduction


J.S. Cooper - 2020
    So instead of being a receptionist, I was hired as an executive working under Harry Green, the CEO of the company. And as luck would have it, he was away on business, so I had time to learn all the skills I needed.Then I met a jerk in the elevator…The man in the elevator was one of the hottest men I’d ever seen in my life; his dazzling blue gray eyes made me want to do naughty things to him. However, our interaction in the elevator couldn’t have gone any worse. He might have been hot, but he was also one of the cockiest bastards I’d ever seen in my life. That didn’t stop my from accepting a date with him.One date lead to one hot night…There are some men that taste like sin. The man in the elevator was one of them. One date led to one night of passion and I thought I’d never see him again. Turns out I was wrong. Turns out I hadn’t won the lottery at all. Turns out the jerk in the elevator was my new boss and now I’m caught in the biggest lie of my life.

The Wicked Beginning


Lauren Smith - 2020
    A wicked duke and his four friends plot the abduction of an innocent debutante out of revenge.Have you ever wondered how the League of Rogues came to be? What events led to the adventure that started it all? This is your exclusive inside peek into the world of the beloved bad boys of the League shortly before their lives are changed forever.*Note: This is a short prequel that ends on a cliffhanger which has a happy ending in the full story Wicked Designs.

Mated by Fate


Christa Wick - 2021
    To be fair, they never knew a human like her existed either. Lana’s a latent—descended from shifters, with suppressed abilities that can protect them all from their most savage enemies. More importantly for Seth, the woman’s also his mate. So finding her means she’s just become the Hunters’ most sought-after prey…DENVER & ESME: He’s the pack’s resident bad boy. But she’s the one who’s off-limits. Together, Esme and Denver shelter and train newly located latents, their work detail mostly spent fighting the volatile chemistry that’s tortured them from the start. Wolves and witches don’t mate. It’s why Denver ruthlessly keeps his distance—until the rules change when the shifters learn Esme is more than just their most powerful witch…NOTE: Previously two separate books, the stories of these two fated couples have been newly revised with added content, and combined into one intertwined tale.The HUNTED MATES Series1) Mated by Fate (Two fated couples…)2) Masked by Danger (One lost mate…)3) Marked by Magic (Zero room for failure…)

One Knight's Stand


Tanya Anne Crosby - 2020
    Fate intervenes when, on the way, she checks into an inn and registers as the “MacKinnon's bride.”Presumed dead at Culloden, Callum MacKinnon, stops by the inn as well, intending to clean up before his return as the prodigal son. Imagine his surprise to discover his “bride to be” has already procured a room. And more—the feisty sassenach everything he never realized he desired.*Previously published in the anthology, A Very Highland Christmas

One Good Gentleman


Summer Hanford - 2017
    . . which must she abandon? Emilia Glasbarr doesn’t want to be a country miss with a yard full of geese and a scant handful of neighbors. She wants the music, theatre and art found in Scotland’s capital city. She’s sunk her every resource into finishing school to find a city-dwelling husband. Unfortunately, the only man interested wants her for a far less savory purpose. The first four Marriage Maker Romances A Lady of Worth The Marriage Maker A Lady By Chance How to Catch an Heiress The other Rules of Refinement Romances Redemption of a Marquess Shameless A Marriage of Necessity

Highlander's Burning Desire


Alisa Adams - 2019
    A womanizing merchant. Is Allana Dundas' life doomed before it even begins? Travel through Scottish Medieval Highlands with a sensuous historical romance full of courage, action, romance, strong emotions and twists. Here is the story: When wild and beautiful Allana Dundas reaches nineteen, everyone believes it is high time she is wed. Her family expects her to marry the neighbouring Laird's son, Nevin Kirk, a ruggedly handsome and masculine young man.Yet, a drunken embrace leads to sparks flying between Nevin and the fair, quiet Bettina, Allana's younger sister. Suddenly, all expectations are shattered.The sisters begin unwittingly competing for the hand of the handsome Nevin until hopeless romantic Allana finds an irresistible passion in the arms of a mysterious travelling merchant from Mull named Kendrick Muir. Undoubtedly, a proposal is not far behind and when the mature and sexy Laird Gavin Ingram catches word of the budding romance blossoming in the heart of Dundas Castle, he is shaken to his very core. Their wedding must be ruined, but how?A long-concealed ally arrives in Oban to reveal a heart-breaking secret which casts Allana's future into chaos once more.She isn't getting any younger and a fearful Allana realizes she must find a suitor or face a lonely future of spinsterhood. Will the free-willed Allana Dundas ever be tamed?"Highlander's Burning Desire" has over 80,000 words packed with romance, action, and emotion set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.

Love, Julie


Christine Bush - 2006
    She was not supposed to slide down drainpipes, play baseball in Central Park, or, worst of all, want to teach. Teaching was for impoverished young relatives, not for the heiress of the Brightingham fortune. When her father suddenly dies, leaving her wicked Uncle Edward as her trustee, she must resist his attempt to force her into a marriage that would bring her misery, no matter what the cost. She decides to leave the world behind. Julietta trades her fashionable dresses and dainty dancing shoes for serviceable travel clothes and sturdy boots. Dying her blond hair brown and donning her glasses, she travels incognito across the country to Grey Eagle, Montana, as Julie Bright, planning to take the position of school teacher, to begin a new life. But the handsome and dedicated young Sheriff, Jack White, takes one look at her and wants to send her packing. She is not what he expected as a teacher for his fledgling town. He knows trouble when he sees it. But for some reason, no matter what his instincts, he cannot make her leave. When the past finally catches up with her, he knows he'd move heaven and earth to keep her safe, and make her stay.

Rose of Ebony


Tracy Cooper-Posey - 2017
     His sharp-eyed cousins and siblings refuse to let him lie to himself, even if he must deceive the ton to save the family from yet another scandal. The Rose of Ebony novelette is an introduction to the spin-off series following the historical romances of Scandalous Sirens.  Scandalous Scions brings together the members of three great families, to love and play under the gaze of the Victorian era’s moralistic, straight-laced society. Reader Advisory:  This story contains frank sex scenes and sexual language. This story is part of the Scandalous Scions series: 0.5 Rose of Ebony 1.0 Soul of Sin 2.0 Valor of Love 3.0 Marriage of Lies 4.0 Mask of Nobility 5.0 Law of Attraction …and more to come! A Sexy Historical Romance ___ Praise for Rose of Ebony This is a good start to a new series. I love reading any story Tracy Cooper-Posey writes. This one grabbed my attention and I couldn't put it down until I was done. Oh, how I wish this story was longer; goes without saying that I'm grabbing book two in the series. I love Victorian London books and this one was read with great expectations for a wonderful story, and it did not disappoint. Another great series is starting and it looks like it will be great just like all the other series by this author. Wow, As soon as I started Tracys Cooper Posey first book in her new spin off series Scandalous Scions I was hooked. Thank you Tracy for introducing me to this wonderful series. Ok here goes again! I never expected Tracy to leave me perched on the edge of a cliff, but she has succeeded. Having not read any historical romances before, I was amazed how quickly I immersed into this novella. Tracy describes the setting so beautifully that the imagery takes you back to that era in the past where traditions are so different from today. ___ Tracy Cooper-Posey is a #1 Best Selling Author.  She writes romantic suspense, historical, paranormal and science fiction romance.  She has published over 90 novels since 1999, been nominated for five CAPAs including Favourite Author, and won the Emma Darcy Award. She turned to indie publishing in 2011. Her indie titles have been nominated four times for Book Of The Year. Tracy won the award in 2012, and a SFR Galaxy Award in 2016 for “Most Intriguing Philosophical/Social Science Questions in Galaxybuilding”  She has been a national magazine editor and for a decade she taught romance writing at MacEwan University. She is addicted to Irish Breakfast tea and chocolate, sometimes taken together. In her spare time she enjoys history, Sherlock Holmes, science fiction and ignoring her treadmill.

One Night at the St. Nicholas


Jodi Thomas - 2019
    At twenty-one, future heiress Jacqueline Hartman needs a husband, or so her father claims. And at tonight’s ball, she must choose one, even though what she longs for is independence and adventure far from the Texas ranch where she was born. Gruff, honorable former Army captain Cody Lamar is just one of the local ranchers who plans to ask for her hand, even if his primary attraction is to the land she will inherit. A down-and-out actor mistaken for a bank robber (and currently impersonating a marshal) and an Irish hotel maid with dreams of her own are only two of the people who will complicate the evening. When it comes to love, this Christmas promises to deliver the most unexpected gifts... Previously published in the anthology, A Texas Kind of Christmas

Duke of Madness


Jennifer Monroe - 2021
    A woman looking for love. And a romance of two opposites that definitely attract.After watching his parents’ marriage collapse, Matthew Colburn, 5th duke of Elmhurst, has outright dismissed the notion of love. After all, if he is destined to become as mad as his father had been why make any prospective bride suffer? Delving into work to avoid the reality of his future, Matthew focuses on an ever-growing empire, all due to the luck he gleans from a family heirloom – a simple gold pocket watch.Miss Julia Wallace does not believe in luck, nor any other such absurdities. Fate and personal strength drive what happens in life. Unless one considers her father, who is determined to choose her husband whether love is included or not.When a reclusive man known as the Duke of Madness comes to her school, Julia is immediately taken by his handsomeness. And when she foolishly collides into his broad chest, he does more than take her breath away — until he accuses her of theft.Matthew is horrified to learn the very trinket that gives him such wonderful good fortune is missing. He has no doubt that the beautiful young woman used her alluring smile to distract him while picking his pocket. With an important upcoming party and his lucky watch missing, Matthew is at a loss as to what to do. The headmistress of the school insists her pupil is no thief, but rather a woman with a great deal of luck in her own right. Julia will accompany him to the party as a replacement for his missing watch — as his new lucky charm.As the two become better acquainted Julia sees not a duke who is on the verge of madness but rather a man who is lost. And Matthew begins to believe love may have a place in his life after all – though he cannot help but think that it may take more than just luck to bring them together.

Only You: A Standalone Contemporary Romance


K.T. Quinn - 2021