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A Lady Dark as Gold
Emma Linfield - 2021
That is until the day the love that shattered him appears on his doorstep, begging for help.When Lydia's whereabouts reach her father's ears, she must make a choice: stay with the love of her life, or flee and free him from the scandal that follows her. A scandal that just might grip her before she has the chance to save Edmund from a terrible fate.
His Captivating Runaway Bride
Lorelei Brogan - 2019
She had learnt the hard way even from a young age, that she couldn’t depend on anyone else to take care of her. When her father promises her to the worst man imaginable, she knows she must do something to change her fate. Determined to escape, she chooses to follow her own path and head west. But when her train derails, still too close to home, she’s left with no choice but to trust a mysterious stranger to help her. Will trusting the handsome man turn out to be a risk worth taking? Edward has been a bit of a loner all his life. When he became a bounty hunter, he didn’t expect to be doing jobs for hire, but it turned out that these jobs pay higher. He doesn’t ask questions and he’s never been one to care who he’s catching until he meets Kaila. It might have been easy to lure her to come with him, but he never expected what would happen next. To find a kindred spirit in Kaila might be the biggest reward of his career. Can he find the strength to complete the job or will his heart make the choice to rescue the very woman he tried to capture? They say love may come when you least expect it and the unlikely pair is no exception. They appear to be on opposite sides but will love be the thing that unites them? How will they manage to escape their ultimate fate in the name of love?
A Nightingale for the Lonely Duke
Abigail Agar - 2021
Alina will inevitably have to be employed by the wealthy Duke of Griffinstead, to assist his younger sister in deportment, etiquette and music. Within a short space of time, she finds herself mesmerised by him and whatsmore, those feelings seem to be mutual. Her world, however, turns upside down once again by an infuriating accusation of deceit...Will she disappear forever, ignoring the signs that a genuine love was about to bloom?Frederick Tomlinson has returned from war with a heavy duty to carry. As well as the title of the Duke of Griffinstead, he is also now responsible for his younger sister and her future. His prayers for a suitable companion for her are answered by the arrival of Miss Alina Goodwin, whose angelic voice and striking beauty stir his heart for the very first time. Yet, he is already betrothed to Lady Honoria Richardson, a pious woman who will try her best to drive Alina away from the manor. Her success however will not dissolve Alina’s divine figure from his mind...Will he eventually comply with society’s rules and let his heart down?As two different worlds become entwined, Alina’s and Frederick’s true love grows, and yet, a divisive and jealous presence drives them apart. In the end, will they break all the barriers that stand between them, or will internal battles and outside forces overpower them? After the truth is finally revealed, will they dare to give love a second chance?
A Graceful Swan for the Fearless Marquess
Fanny Finch - 2020
They fell in love under the moonlight. But their troubles have only just begun…
Sebastian Longcross, the Marquess of Northcott had only one wish: to see the world in its entirety. For the last couple of years, he has been enjoying every minute of his freedom, traveling from place to place without thinking of the responsibilities awaiting him back home. Until something went terribly wrong and he is forced to return back home… Liliana Swan is hardly ready to find a husband but she doesn’t want to disappoint her stepfather and her sister. Unwillingly, she swears to comply with their wishes and expectations. But everything is about to change after the encounter with the mysterious stranger at the lake one night… As Liliana and Sebastian try to discover the truth behind the mystery that has shaken their lives to the core, the pile of secrets and lies rise to destroy them. Can they solve the mystery and be together before their time runs out? *If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “A Graceful Swan for the Fearless Marquess”! Buy “A Graceful Swan for the Fearless Marquess” and unlock the exciting story of Liliana and Sebastian today!
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A Treacherous Bet to Win a Duchess
Hanna Hamilton - 2020
Selected for the position of a governess, she is certain she will dread every minute of it. Until the moment she meets her dashing employer.Anthony Ambrose, the Duke of Sherriden, never knew that trying to raise his sister on his own would be such a daunting task. Desperate to do right by her, he hires a governess. What he never accounted for was the way her warm presence quickly melted his icy exterior.Until the residents of the manor start dropping like flies, victims to a mysterious illness. The glint of a blade is all Meredith sees before she succumbs to darkness. She’s falling into a deep sleep she might never wake up from, and Anthony must fight a monster created specifically for him.
A Porcelain Viscountess
Hazel Linwood - 2021
Her husband is a terrible man, who never misses a chance to embarrass, and terrify her. Desperate for a way out, she accepts her friend’s offer for help, no matter the cost...Francis Gibbs, the Duke of Hayward, has sworn to never marry. Uninterested in any of the Ton’s happenings, he visits London after years of absence to see his beloved sister. When she asks a favor of him, though, he fears he might be going too far. For she’s asking him to shelter a married woman from her own husband...Just as life starts to seem hopeful again for Phoebe, her old nightmares surface again. The demons of her past will not accept her happiness, and will do anything to grab her back in their claws. Francis must make an impossible decision soon: how far is he willing to go to protect the woman his heart is beating for, even if she isn’t his to begin with?
Highlander’s Sweet Poison: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Highlands' Deceptive Lovers Book 5)
Adamina Young - 2020
The Patient Saint At Round Birch Ranch
Evelyn Boyett - 2019
That man was not Henry Waters. Rebecca cannot understand what happened to the man she loved and married, but now the only thing he cares about it participating in questionable business dealings with the sheriff of American Fork. Mark Newman and his three brothers came to American Fork to start over. Mark has always lived his life with honor and integrity, wanting nothing more than to uphold the law, until he meets Rebecca. She is everything he wants in a woman – sweet, kind, and brave. She’s also married and Mark would never interfere with a married woman, except Rebecca calls to him like no other and makes him want to break his solemn vow. Faced with a man like Henry who has no boundaries, which of them will survive to claim Rebecca’s, lonely heart? If you like fast-paced clean romance and action-packed stories, you won't be able to put down this addictive Novel by Evelyn Boyett. "The Patient Saint At Round Birch Ranch" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance Novel of approximately 400 pages.
A Bounty on Their Scarred Hearts
Ava Winters - 2019
Is this what it would feel like to come home to her in the evenings?"
When Luke Houston, a rough bounty hunter, rides into Haven Ridge, following the trail of a notorious outlaw, he wasn't expecting to face death in this small town in Colorado.There he will meet the strong-willed and fierce Millie Thomas, a woman whose troubled father is accused of a murder he didn't commit.As both fight demons from their pasts, they will find themselves coming closer to one another, and they will struggle to uncover the truth before the next murder hits the town.When they confront the mayor of Haven Ridge, Deacon Owens, they don't know his plan is almost completed, and they are players in someone else's game.And when the future of the whole town is at stake, will they be able to expose mayor Owens before he gets to them?If you like fast-paced, rough, western romance and emotion-packed stories, you won't be able to put down this compulsively addictive Novel by Ava Winters."A Bounty on Their Scarred Hearts" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance Novel of approximately 400 pages.Buy now "A Bounty on Their Scarred Hearts" to discover Millie and Luke's romantic adventurous story today!Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
A Rebellious Lady for the Brokenhearted Duke
Leah Conolly - 2020
A love against all odds…Elizabeth Gladstone has always been- and always will be- a wild lady. People would expect the daughter of the Earl of Waymouth to be a well-mannered lady, but she keeps finding new ways to shock the ton.James Graham, the widowed Duke of Darrington, has the exact same reaction at first. Later he will come to realize that she may be the one to end his loneliness.But there is someone that will not tolerate their union, someone dangerous that will do anything to further their nefarious goals…James will have to beat the enemy in their own game if he wishes to save the fierce lady that now holds his heart…
Highlander’s Road to Valor: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
When her beloved father goes missing one day, Blair decides to set out and try to find him no matter what the cost may be.But a young lass, and especially such a beautiful one, has no chance of tracking down a man without getting herself in danger, and Blair knows that well. With hopes that there is still valor left in the world, she stops at a nearby training ground trying to find someone to escort her across the country, only to be let down again and again.With a scarce amount of valuables to offer as a reward, most men are immediately disinterested in her offer, except one. Slaine Thàmhais, as his name is, looks like the perfect man for the job. Tall and strong like an ox, he seems like he has seen more fighting than he would like to remember. But why would a man like that accept her offer?Slaine hides more than meets the eye behind his intimidating appearance, but all that Blair can focus on now is finding her father. When they face dangers that might become deadly, Slaine has to reconsider how much he is willing to risk for a lass he just met and an old man he has never seen.As Slain continues down this road alongside Blair, fate brings him face to face with demons of his past once more. This time he will either find redemption or be defeated once and for all…"Highlander's Road to Valor" is a standalone story by best-selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with adventure, romance and redemption set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
A Diamond for His Grace: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Book
Sally Forbes - 2021
An Earl's Eternal Destiny: A Historical Regency Romance Book
Bridget Barton - 2021
When Henry Stewart, the Earl of Lakefield and the man she once loved, comes back to her life, Sarah struggles to deal with what is in her heart. Even though she feels the spark still burning for him, she knows better than anyone that nothing could change the past. Will Sarah find the strength to go against the odds and change her ill fate?A broken heart and a righteous Earl...After Sarah ran away from him two years ago, Henry decided to live in solitude, until the day he crossed paths with her again. From that moment on, he cannot stop daydreaming about his old love, but his deep scars do not let him trust her again that easily. To make matters worse, he knows that a relationship with her would tarnish his status forever. Will Henry be strong enough to turn away from the only woman he has ever loved? Or will he risk it all and give love a second chance?A love that could never be buried...As Sarah and Henry’s fate brings them together again and again, they will not only have to face their repressed feelings, but also their past that keeps emerging and reminding them of what they could be. As if this was not enough, a heartless rake will threaten to tear them apart once again. Will Henry save Sarah from the man who scarred her life with his capricious whims? Will the two soulmates defy everyone opposing their love?"An Earl's Eternal Destiny" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Trapped Under his Highland Spell: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Tales Of Highland Might Book 4)
Ava McArthur - 2021
She didn’t care much for the things they did, she kept her hair short and always believed she’d never leave her home. But her life will radically change when her brother, the Laird, agrees to marry her to an old warring clan, the Calbraiths, to ensure long-lasting peace.Moira’s plans of spinsterhood and living a simple life with her niece and nephew are squashed and she unhappily agrees to the marriage plans for the good of her people. Moira does not know what to expect of her new husband. Very quickly she realizes that Laird Niall Calbraith is a strong, handsome man built like an ox and he’s now married to her!Not knowing how to properly stand next to him, she can hardly imagine how spending the nights with him will feel. Everyone expects her to be happy, but Moira believes that something evil is lurking in the shadows.When a mysterious illness takes hold of the castle, Moira is certain that she’s right. But while she is trying to uncover the secret that brings sorrow and death to her new clan, supposition turns against her and she feels disillusioned by her husband who does not seem to trust her at all.Moira is determined to find out more, even if she knows that the outcome of this mystery will affect not only the future of her new clan but also the fate of her marriage. And a failure might even cost her her very life…
Highlander's Battle of Hearts: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance
Kenna Kendrick - 2021