And a hope that she could one day see the child that she had given up in a desperate attempt to save her daughter from the terrible illness. Then destiny sends Akash into her life. But what she didn’t know was that meeting him would resurrect the half-truths, secrets and unspeakable lies that surrounded the child’s birth. Because it really meant she had fallen for the man who had fathered that child of hers.

    After all what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But what happens when the six foot two ‘incident’ follows you back home?

    Despite illegally entering the US and being abandonned by her father, Blanc’s mother has always made a way from them. Hustling in more ways than one, Magda carries her daughter on her back while gaining ranks and respect in the streets until envy causes Magda and her daughter to be deported. Nicolas DuBois is hood royalty. With his laid back and smooth persona he was able to conquer the game, flipping his earnings into streams of multi-million dollar businesses that had him set for life. Nicolas lived the life every men envied except he was missing something, a wife. Struggling in her native country, Blanc agrees to marry Nicolas for an opportunity to re-enter the states to live a life of glitz and glam. The fancy clothes, cars, shoes, and money does nothing to fill the void Blanc feels from being tied to a man she has no connection to. Milli, next in line to take over his Uncle Nicolas' empire, is different than his uncle in more ways than one. Unlike Nicolas, Milli is a ruthless thug who lives life on the edge. When instructed to look after his uncle's wife in his absence, the unthinkable happens. In Milli’s eyes, Blanc is the perfect fit for him. Without warning, an intense love affair begins to brew between the two Desperately pursing that hood love she so badly craved, Blanc is willing to risk it all but to what extent?

    He is convinced her only reason for wanting to leave the marriage is her deep-seated lust for the irresistible twenty-two-year-old Dean Ripley. A young man who is twenty years her junior. If such a connection was to ever happen, it would not only send a massive scandal rippling through the small island of Barracuda Cove, but it would completely destroy the world of fame, power and prestige Magnus has built for himself. But Erica denies the unfounded allegations of her husband and insists that her husband is not who he portrays himself to be. A well-respected Apostle in the public arena, but a traitorous devil in secret. A wife beater, an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler who rapes people of their hard-earned money. She is determined to get away from him and concocts her own plan of escape. But what price is Erica willing to pay to leave one of the most dangerous, vindictive men in Barracuda Cove? “Married to the Devil” will explore the devasting effects of marital abuse, abandonment and spousal infidelity. Spiritual apathy and the lack of pastoral vision can cripple a church and ultimately, a nation of people. The plot interweaves some of humanity’s most intrinsic desires that can spin out of control and create a lifetime of regrets. How will it all end for the Winthrops and for the small island of Barracuda Cove when the dust finally settles? Find out in this fast-paced, riveting read by Author H H Fowler.

    Emma seems to have been part of cultish group obsessed with contacting the dead via a medieval mystic. Then another child disappears. DI Sam Clayton faces a race against time to catch the killer.BOOK 2: THE BAD SISTERDI Sam Clayton is called to a murder scene in Holt, not expecting to find his estranged sister at the scene. Her husband, Henry Lambton, has been murdered. Meanwhile, vicious arson attacks in Norwich are sparking fear among the locals. The two crimes stretch the team to their limits. But they must pull together and race against time to prevent more attacks and get justice for their loved and not so loved ones.BOOK 3: PLAY DEADMusician Kristina Manning is impaled by her cello spike. The disgraced conductor is found with his head stuffed in a piano. And a trumpeter dies, poisoned by his mouthpiece. Is there a serial killer with a musical edge on the loose? And what does the disappearance of former orchestra member Lauren Garner have to do with it?

    Until then, Abhimanyu had never made an attempt to see or meet the Senani heiress.A few encounters with the sassy and feisty Devasena Senani, he is filled with a burning desire to claim her. But Devasena, as a way of getting back at him for ignoring her all these years, kept most of her face hidden while she tormented him in many ways.Abhimanyu, however is not deterred. He is utterly consumed by her captivating eyes, bewitching smiles and alluring presence. He vowed that when he returned home, Devasena would be standing next to him as his claimed bride, binding them forever...

    She has been rejected by her own family. So, when a top businessman, Manik Raichand, chooses her over her perfect sister, she has a hard time believing a man like him would want her. No matter how hard she tries resisting him, he knows his way to her heart. Charming with sinful good looks, he’s irresistible. Manik is the only man who tempts her enough to break through her walls and give into her desires. He makes her body come alive with emotions she’s never experienced before. He is the man of her dreams, but can their love survive her demons? Book one in the Wild Hearts Series but can be read as a standalone too. A steamy read with a happily-ever-after ending and no cheating.

    All your problems will be solved while we have fun’, his voice sounded throatier as he spoke. ‘Fun? For me, it’s sin’, she met his eyes with a conspicuous scorn. His mouth contorted into a sarcastic smile. ‘Prudish! This outmoded thinking won’t do you any good. Your body won’t lose any of its charm if you share it with me for a few days.’ ‘You think my ethics are outdated and I think that your modern ideas are outrageous. I don’t share even my feelings with someone I don’t trust. For me, any kind of physical intimacy, not preceded by love and commitment, is a sin, committed to self.' ‘Then you have two options, either you fall in love with me or decide to commit this sin as this is the only key to your freedom.' ‘I don’t want to go back’, she said flopping her head back on the pillow behind her, ‘I like it here.' Brought up amid limited sources but unlimited love of her mother, Niyati is happy with her far-from-perfect life until she finds a rich and dissolute man, Avi, flinging himself on her. When she goes missing just before her wedding, the city is rife with speculations about The Missing Bride. Has she escaped or eloped or been abducted? Chained and kept behind a locked door, she goes through an unexpected ordeal and a living nightmare. Rescued a few months later, she encounters the truth. Is she really free or fettered forever by her past? Can the seeds of lust grow into an eternal shoot of love? A never-heard-before saga of lust and love; revenge and sacrifice....

    She emerged from childhood determined to find happiness. Today, at thirty-two, Kenly has a husband and a son who mean the world to her; the kind of life she always dreamed of having.When her closest childhood friend dies, Kenly is given an old tin box they once shared - a tin box they hid on the roof of a tree house fifteen years earlier. Inside is a secret she has kept for years. To reveal it could end her marriage and shatter her world, but can she continue to shoulder the weight of years of silence?Kenly's is a story filled with heartbreak, tragedy, and hope. In a small town filled with hidden treasures, young Kenly discovers people who change her life. From terminally ill Tommy, who loves her, to old Max, who shows her that a fire pit is sometimes the best medicine, to edgy Lexie, who believes life should be lived, The Tin Box will take Kenly on an unforgettable journey. The decision she finally makes will test the ties that bind people together against a wound that could tear them apart.The Tin Box is an achingly beautiful novel of one woman's desire to save all that she loves while honoring the past that made her into the woman she is.

    If mice in the walls and holes in the roof aren't bad enough, someone wants her to believe the place is haunted. But Portia doesn't scare that easily, even if catching sight of the brooding ghost leaves her strangely breathless. When he was accused of murdering his fiancée a decade ago, Giles Ashburne fled the country to his supposed death. Now he’s returned to the Hall to uncover the evidence that will exonerate him, only to find himself playing a ghost in his own home. Nothing he does drives Portia away, and worse, the stubborn chit is starting to grow on him. The more Portia learns about Giles Ashburne, the more certain she becomes that her ghost is not only innocent, but far from dead. When she sets out to prove it, she puts herself on a crash course with not only Giles, but the real killer. If Giles and Portia don't learn to stop striking sparks off each other and work together, there will soon be two ghosts at Ashburne Hall.

    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…

    But when she discovers the sweet side of her childhood friend, Anthony, she finds herself trapped in a dilemma. Anthony has found pleasure in teasing his best friend’s little sister. But, when one day he takes it too far and she walks off leaving him standing in front of the crowd, embarrassed and furious as he is, Anthony starts plotting his revenge, until the moment he realizes his heart beats only for her. Will he manage to make up for the chaos he has created? Will they follow their instincts and find their path to true love?Bride for the Sake of DutyEleanor has wished for true love ever since she was a little girl, but she has no other choice but to marry a man she knows nothing about, due to her father’s definite will. To make matters worse, her new husband leaves right after their nuptials for a trip overseas. When he returns after two years, he’s even more handsome than she remembers, but he still remains a complete stranger to her. Now that he is finally back home, Eleanor’s husband, Miles will find himself longing for something more than the sea. Will he finally find a place to call home in Eleanor’s eyes? Could Eleanor and Miles make up for the lost time and eventually fall in love?A Beauty for the Scarred DukeWhen the Earl of Upperton sells off his daughter Isabella as a bride for the disfigured Elliot Covington, Isabella feels terrified. Due to marry a man she has never met and whom she has believed to be a monster, she truly believes her life is over. What she has yet to discover, though, is that beneath the scars, there is a caring and kind gentleman. Isabella starts seeing Elliot’s inner beauty, but the moment they both realise they are meant to be together, outside powers will try to tear them apart. Will the Duke be able to let go of the pain and guilt that has swallowed him whole? Will two heartbroken souls find love when least expected?Her Duke in the MakingAnne believes to have found her other half until she finds herself obliged to prepare the new Duke of Somerset for his first Season. The handsome Duke, who has recently returned from America, has to adjust to a new lifestyle and be taught proper British manners. Luckily for him, Anne agrees to be his mentor, but with a condition; he will need to help Anne convince her family that Lord Rawley is the perfect match for her. Their plans will take an unexpected turn, though, when the Duke falls hopelessly in love with the enchanting woman and realises that it might be destiny that brought them together. Could Anne’s unusual agreement with the dashing Duke lead to more than she ever dreamt of?Kind Ella and the Charming DukeAfter her father’s death, Ella is devastated when her mother marries the Earl of Dandridge.The Earl is the cold hearted father of two spoiled young ladies in search of a suitor. When Rufus, Duke of Hillington, is reported to be searching for a suitable bride, the Earl will plot the most appalling schemes to hide Ella away. Ella’s rebellious heart makes her defy the orders to abstain from the Duke’s masquerade ball. After encountering the mysterious lady, Rufus cannot take his mind off of her. Will Ella and Rufus escape the Earl’s evil plans? Will they eventually have the happily-ever-after they both deserve?If you love clean Regency romances that feature dynamic and inspiring women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!

    Lord Geoffrey Clarence saved the life of his best friend, Charlton Edgeworth, Viscount Pendholm, and 6 other people. Recruited to spying for crown and country, he received the gift of an estate from the Prince Regent, which came with a dangerous mission included. Lady Harriet Edgeworth decided, a year ago, that Lord Geoffrey was to be hers, her hero, and nothing has changed her mind. When Lord Geoffrey moves nearby she soon finds a way to assist with the inventory of his property. Can Lord Geoffrey keep his mission secret, with Lady Harriet ever present? Can Lady Harriet get Lord Geoffrey to see her as a woman, not just Charlton’s sister? And, if he does, can he keep her safe in the midst of a treasonous conspiracy? Trusting the Earl - An Earl needing a wife, an impoverished Lady, manipulation, an unfortunate deception, a love saved. Estranged from her family, Lady Arabella, granddaughter of the Earl of Compton, is unused to the nobility. After her father’s death, Arabella sought a reference from her cousin, Lady Marianne, to find a governess position to support herself, and the orphanage her father founded. Lord Lucas Stanthorpe, Earl of Rothglen, must marry quickly, else lose most of his inheritance. When Lady Elizabeth, wife of the reclusive Marquis of Vale, suggests that Arabella will suit, Lord Lucas agrees. Love is the least of his concerns. But winning over Arabella will not prove so simple. She has requirements that must be met, and when Lord Lucas deceives her, she threatens to break off their engagement. Can Lady Elizabeth reunite the couple? And why does Lady Elizabeth care about bringing them together? Love Springs Anew - A lady with a temper, a scandal, a lonely Duke, a new chance for love. Gregory Burrowes, Duke of Chesney, lost his fiancé to scandal, then married, but his wife died from fever. Lonely, and lacking an heir, he finds most eligible young women childish. He meets Miss Philippa Dunn again, for the first time in years. Miss Dunn once publically lambasted her then fiancé, when he was caught in a compromising position with another woman. The ton forgave him, but has not forgotten her unladylike deportment. She is labelled a shrew, and shunned. No one will offer for her, so she is relegated to the job of chaperone for her pretty young cousin… But who is chaperoning Philippa and the Duke? The Duke’s Easter Proposal - An unmarried Duke, a humble talented girl, a chance meeting, a sweet temptation. Joshua Goodrich, the Duke of Falmouth, invites ladies, his potential brides, to Mrs. Fairway’s coffee house, a well-known, high class venue. He values Mrs Fairway’s establishment for her astute assessments of the Ladies he entertains, as well as for the delicious cakes and patisseries, which are made by her daughter, Bridget. As Lent approaches, the two women look set to endure lean times. At the Duke’s next visit, with the coffee house mostly empty, he truly notices, for the first time, Mrs. Fairway’s daughter. Will he persist in looking for a girl of the ton, or will he follow his heart and indulge in the sweet girl who makes the finest pastries in London? The Baron’s Secret Love - A Baron’s heir, a gently raised, yet barely tolerated orphan girl, a mystery of heritage, an impossible love, an unexpected conclusion. Mr William Barnes, heir to the Baron of Mowbourne, is used to attention from eligible young ladies, none of whom he likes. At a country Ball, he meets a fascinating young woman – whose heritage is unknown, and who is disparaged by his peers. Miss Grace Fillmore is falls in love with William and believes that he feels the same for her. Sadly, she will never be able to be his wife. Their love is not meant to be.

    Amaya Sharma, a girl from a mediocre family in Luckhnow but there is nothing mediocre about her. She had big dreams which came crashing down when her father announced her wedding on her 18th birthday. Shocked but determined she ran away from home at 18 and landed in Mumbai with an internship in a PR agency. 5 years of hard work, blood and sweat she was now the leading PR agent of Bollywood hot shot. She was a girl for whom her dreams were the only purpose in life until she moved into Casa Paradiso the most expensive address in Mumbai and met Vivan Malhotra. Vivan Malhotra, a typical rich kid whose parents had money but no time but he wasn't a miserable and sulking guy. In fact he made the most of this situation and used this to his benefit. A typical street smart guy who grew up Swiss boarding school and wine and now back to Mumbai to pursue his dream of being a musician. He has his two best friends Aman and Karan who mean the world to him. He is blessed with drop dead good looks and even deadlier voice which reaches the heart and melts the soul. He lives in Casa Paradiso, a property owned by his dad and one fine day Amaya moves in as his neighbour and soon appointed as his PR agent to launch him. What follows is a blazing and passionate romance between them. [About Author] Sweta is a Business Analyst by day and writer by night. Writing has always been her passion and that's something which people said she is good at. It all started with writing short snippets and fan fictions before this book idea came into her mind.

    Enjoy 11 sweet regency romances in one touching box set! Follow the stories of Lords and Ladies as they delve their way into the heart of society and lose their hearts along the way!' This Box Set Includes: The Viscount in Hiding The Reluctant Viscount Threatened by a Lord The Widow and the Lord Alex & Harriet An Everlasting Love A Healing Love Lady of His Dreams The Heart of a Lady The Memories of Duke A Heart’s Return