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Behind the Baron's Mask: A Clean Regency Romance
Penny Fairbanks - 2019
Henry Neil, Baron of Neil, wants to spend all his days writing. After sharing a romantic dance at a masquerade, will fate bring them back together? Cecilia is entering her third Season, refusing to give up the hope that her true love is still out there. Emboldened by her mask, Cecilia puts on a spectacular pianoforte performance at an illustrious masquerade. She is whisked away to the dance floor by the most incredible man she’s ever met—a fellow passionate artist. Unfortunately, he slips out of reach before she can learn his name. Instead, she must accompany the cold and aloof Lord Neil through London as his best friend courts her sister. Henry just wants to stay at home writing his beloved adventure novels. But when his best friend drags him to the annual welcome masquerade, Henry dances with an incredibly talented pianoforte player. She surprises him with her artistic insights, but they part without exchanging identities. And much to Henry’s dismay, his friend decides to court a beautiful young lady—and asks Henry to accompany them with her older sister, Miss Cecilia Richards. Can Cecilia and Henry learn that they have far more in common than they think? Will they realize that they could be each other’s missing pieces?
His Stubborn Sweet Bride
Chloe Carley - 2018
Nate plans to become a gentleman rancher, and to marry Emmaline Chiswick, the daughter of family friends in Denver. But Nate’s orderly world is turned upside down when his proposal letter to Emmaline is accidentally delivered to the wrong woman. When a redheaded adventuress arrives on his doorstep, demanding that he honour his offer of marriage, Nate is outraged at her nerve but also attracted to her beauty. But when Molly Clanahan refuses to be bribed, and also refuses to leave his house, Nate finds himself on the horns of a dilemma. In his wealthy social circles, where reputation is everything, the presence of a voluptuous unmarried woman in his home is a recipe for disaster. But the longer Molly stays, the more Nate begins to suspect that she isn’t the greedy gold digger that she seems. He begins to believe that she’s taken refuge in his home because she’s hiding from something. Or someone. When Molly suddenly disappears, Nate decides to solve the mystery of her real identity and plunges into a series of events that will threaten his reputation, challenge his courage, and bring him face to face with pure evil. Because the search will take him to the lowest and vilest places in the West, and force him to decide if the truth is really what he wants. Or if he wants Molly herself.
Celtic Hearts
Suzan Tisdale - 2015
SAVING MOIRRA’S HEART by Suzan Tisdale is rated “sweet.” ONCE UPON A HIGHLAND LEGEND by Tanya Anne Crosby, THE GIFT by Margaret Mallory and ECHOES OF ANCIENT DREAMS by Kathryn Le Veque are all rated Sensual. HIGHLANDER’S TOUCH by Eliza Knight is spicy! For this purpose of this anthology, the following ratings apply: Spice level: Sweet
Love scenes are subtly sexy, with sweet undertones and the bedroom door closes. Alas, you must wait outside. Spice level: Sensual
A little sexier, a little bolder, the love scenes pull no punches. You might find yourself needing a fan, but you won’t experience, ahem, everything. Heat level: Spicy!
Be warned! If you enter here, you will blush. And you might learn a thing or two behind closed doors. But don’t worry, we won’t tell if you won’t tell… From all of us to all of you—Enjoy!
Lady it's Cold Outside
Annabelle AndersTabetha Waite - 2019
The Earl of Mapleton is failing miserably at wooing Eliza's mistress. Perhaps they can fail together... aided by the magic of the season and some harmless mistletoe.A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss by Dawn BrowerFin and Lulia have a history. One that neither one has forgotten. When they meet again they are drawn together. After that chance meeting they share a magical kiss. Along the way they discover that sometimes the one thing a person needs isn’t what they would expect.Mistletoe, Whisky, and a Rogue by Jane CharlesOne gossiping parrot, a few sips of whisky, and mistletoe could seal one’s fate.If Ethan Copeland had it his way, he’d be back in New Orleans and not stuck in England. However, one encounter with Miss Fanella Grant, a lass with a taste for whiskey and adventure, could change everything—especially when a parrot not only repeats what he hears, but also what he sees. Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St. ClairLady Susan Winslow wants love and a Christmastide wedding. But when her father betroths her to a stranger—she rebels.Lord Grayson Harding signs a secret betrothal to his childhood love, before realizing first, he must woo her.Lady Susan’s brother is being murdered. Will they save her brother but lose a chance at happiness?Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda MarielDetermined not to grow old alone, Daphne takes fate into her own hands. Marcus made her a promise years ago, and she's ready for him to make good on it. One passionate kiss. How could either of them have guessed where one stolen moment would lead?Bedded under the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnightWhen two best friends agree to a marriage of convenience, neither admits they've always harbored a secret desire for the other--until one night under the Christmastide moon, when passion consumes them.A Winter Wish by Nadine MillardMariah and Brandon are forced to endure each other’s company when a snowstorm traps them in the same house. They argue, they bang heads and they drive each other insane. But something precious is blooming beneath the surface of all that ice. Something neither looks for but both need. On a Midnight Clear by Sandra SooKooChristmastide 1814 takes a fateful turn when Major Cecil Stapleton returns from hospital and finds his cottage in the country already occupied by the lover he left behind six years before. As shared memories collide with budding romance, he and Olivia will need to work through painful truths and personal expectations in order to grasp the love they both desperately need.Miss Pageant’s Christmas Proposal by Tabetha WaiteMiss Emary Pageant can have any man in London, but the one she wants thinks she’s nothing but a simpering debutante. She has to gain his attention, so she approaches him with a wager...Donovan Wainwright, Duke of Windwood, is a physically and emotionally battle-scared war hero. He knows his duty to his title like he knew his duty to his country, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to marry some vain, empty-headed woman.It isn’t until Emary approaches him with a rather shocking proposal that he takes a closer look.
Addicted to a Rascal Duke
Scarlett Osborne - 2019
Fate finally shows her a better path when she catches the dashing Duke of Bersard's fiery eye… While assuming his duties as the new Duke of Bersard, Wesley Fifett comes across something unexpected but also disturbing: his father’s will. Forced to take a wife within a year, he keeps it a secret from the ravishing Lady Sophia, who has made a home for herself both in his thoughts and his heart. But rumor travels fast... Desperate to keep Lady Sophia from slipping through his fingers, Wesley's trail leads him to a baffling place. Back to the beginning, where it all started. His father's will, that just might be the key to unraveling a ploy that reaches deeper than his own familial roots...
From the Ballroom and Beyond, A Limited Edition Nine Book Regency Romance Box Set
Rose GordonChristi Caldwell - 2014
Lose yourself in nine historical tales of passion, laughter, desire and intrigue, right along with a breathtaking group of scoundrels, rogues and libertine lords—and the spirited ladies who tame them. This box set includes: Ava Stone's A Scandalous PastRose Gordon's His Jilted BrideJerrica Knight-Catania's More than a GovernessCatherine Gayle's Twice a RakeDeb Marlowe's The Love ListJulie Johnstone's Bargaining with a RakeClaudia Dain's Much Ado About DuttonJane Charles's A Reluctant RakeChristi Caldwell's My Lady of Deception
Saving Grace
Julie Garwood - 1993
Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired beauty. Yet when King John demanded that she remarry and selected a bridegroom for her—it seemed she must acquiesce, until her beloved foster brother suggested she wed his friend, the handsome Scottish warrior Gabriel MacBain.At first Johanna was shy, but as Gabriel tenderly revealed the splendid pleasures they would share, she came to suspect that she was falling in love with her gruff new husband. And it was soon apparent to the entire Highlands clan that their brusque, gallant laird had surrendered his heart completely. But now a desperate royal intrigue threatened to tear her from his side—and to destroy the man whose love meant more to her than she had ever dreamed!
The Incomparables: 6 Heroes of Waterloo and the 6 Ladies They Adore
Cerise DeLand - 2015
Interlude with a Baron by Cerise DeLand Emma wants only an interlude with the man she’s adored for years. But Drayton Worth has spent five years riddled with guilt for hurting her—and he’s determined to have more than a few nights in her bed. The Captain’s Heart by Suzanna Medeiros A man who is determined to fulfill his duty at the expense of his own happiness, a woman who wants only one taste of true passion, and a case of mistaken identity. Can Captain Edward Hathaway and Grace Kent overcome the guilt that continues to haunt them both and find true love? Love After Waterloo by Suzi Love When Lady Melton and her son, Daniel, are forced to join antagonistic Captain Belling and the last group of wounded soldiers evacuating from Waterloo to London, she expects clashes with army deserters, both French and British. What she doesn’t anticipate is falling in love with the Captain, nor how much their lives will change. Dreaming of Waterloo by Lynne Connolly Paul “Lucky” Sherstone daren’t even let his wife too close because of his headaches and the living nightmares he can’t dispel. Hetty hardly knows the man who comes back from war, but one thing she does know—she still wants him. For Love or Revenge by Dominique Eastwick Captain Roarke Wooldridge is about to find out that sometimes love does heal all wounds. But when his need for revenge collides with desires he never believed he would feel again, will he be able to put aside the scars of Waterloo to embrace his future? Tarnished Honor by Sabrina York Daniel Sinclair is a broken man with war wounds that are physical and spiritual. He’s weighed down by grief and guilt and tormented by his tarnished honor. When he meets Fia Lennox, a beautiful and brave Highland lass in dire need of his protection, he sees in her his chance for redemption…or utter damnation. Because despite his valiant attempts to resist her, he cannot. The Incomparables limited edition box set includes 6 scorching romances that commemorate the 200th anniversary of the June 18, 1815 Battle of Waterloo.
The Christmas Bargain
Sarita Leone - 2010
Lord James Whitman is well aware of what others say about him. He has heard his name whispered behind closed doors and learned of his character being maligned without cause. But after his unearned reputation causes Iris to decline his marriage proposal, he is determined to show her the truth and win her love! Without her grandfather's guidance, Iris must decide whether to trust the London gossips or the tune of her own heart. Could she possibly love a man who is as horrid as some say he is? Or should she trust her instincts and what the duke tells her to be true? All Iris knows for sure is that Christmas day grows closer with each passing minute!
The Forsaken Love of a Lord
Kristin Vayden - 2014
It was no secret that her stepsister was a miserable excuse for a human being and the secrets shrouding her demise only added confirmation that even in death---she wasn't worthy of the handsome Lord. According to rumors, Lord Langley is after revenge, but she's after something far more dangerous. His heart. One masquerade aligns their paths in ways neither of them could have imagined. Will he succumb to the fair beauty? Or forever allow his heart to be entrenched by the beastly claws of her dead sister?
Never Dare a Duke
Meara Platt - 2018
In winning the dare, will she also lose her heart to the duke?
Her Heart's Captain
Elizabeth Mansfield - 1983
And Tris was in love with her, with a frank, open admiration which had swept her off her feet. With her, he was perfect: kind, considerate and passionate. But who would she be marrying? Her beloved Tris-or the ruthless Captain Tristram Allenby who ruled his ship with a chilling brutality that frightened and repelled her...How could she be sure? And who could help her? Not her mother, surely, who saw only the Captain's fortune and family. And not the beautiful Andrea Clement, who had plans of her own for Tris's matrimonial future...
His Lady to Protect
Justine Covington - 2020
Her trust… When Nate promises to protect his best friend’s little sister from her traitorous uncle, he knows it’s the least he can do to atone for his past sins. And if a marriage of convenience is the most efficient way to guarantee her safety? So be it. He’s ready for anything…except how quickly his lovely new bride would steal his heart… Susannah never intended to marry the man who led her brother to his death. The fact that she once loved him? Irrelevant. She just can’t allow herself to trust him again. But it’s not long before she starts to wonder if there’s more to Nate than meets the eye. What if he’s not the villain she assumed he was? And if that’s the case…can her poor, beleaguered heart survive another inevitable fall? Nate and Susannah have much to overcome if they have any hope of finding their way to happily ever after. But what if trust is simply a luxury neither can afford? Buy His Lady to Protect to read the first in an exciting new series centered around six friends from Eton and set in the infamous Regency period.
The King's League
Lucy Adams - 2020
Six Regency Spy Romances of lords and ladies falling in love as they solve the mysteries that befall them.The men of The King’s League dedicate every moment towards doing what they can to prevent the enemies of the Crown from infiltrating England and setting a course against the Royal Family.That is… until they are distracted by the lovely ladies in the following stories:Protecting Lady Esther, Book OneThe Viscount’s First Love, Book TwoThe Captured Lord, Book ThreeTrusting Lady Hemmingway, Book FourThe Lady’s Secret Love, Book FiveA Truth Revealed, Book SixCome discover these captivating Regency-era stories of love, mystery and suspense! Each book is 50,000 words long, clean reading and has happily-ever-after endings.
Torn Between Two Highlanders
Lydia Kendall - 2019
When Ellen Holton’s father dies, she faces yet another adversity: for her father to forge the business alliance he always wanted, she must marry the son of a Scottish Laird. But arriving at the Highlands she discovers two brothers and, unfortunately, she falls for the wrong one… Alexander Golgow, the youngest of Laird Elairon’s sons, is a man of honor and a true Highland warrior. But the moment he first lays his eyes on his brother’s bride, he feels torn between his duty and his heart. However, trying to escape the luring erotic ropes slowly embracing them is more difficult than they think… When Ellen realizes her father’s death was not an accident, her life changes for the third time. Now she and Alexander must quickly uncover the one behind all misfortunes—the one person who has been pulling the strings right from the very start. *Torn Between Two Highlanders is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!