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Resistance


Patricia Dixon - 2020
    She had no idea her life, and that of her comrades, was in jeopardy because a traitor lurked in their midst, one who would wreak havoc on her life.Sixty years later and with time running out, the traitor is exposed. As Dottie’s whole world is turned upside down, will her final mission be one of revenge or can she forgive and forget?Weaving expertly between past and present, this moving tale of one woman’s incredible journey will stay with you for a long after you’ve turned the final page.

Insincerely Yours, My Marquess


Emma Linfield - 2021
    Still, there is something holding her back: If you have Brandon does not return her feelings, not only will their friendship be ruined, but so will her chances to make her family proud.Brandon Risewell, Marquess of Belton, is not your typical noble. Resourceful businessman but introverted, he'd rather stay away from the public eye, much to his strict father's dismay. Especially when rumors about Edyth's upcoming nuptials to someone start circling the ton. Someone who is not him.Much like in their business world, love is often unpredictable and unforgiving. And when Edyth and Brandon finally find their way down the aisle, hand in hand, they are not ready to see that it leads to a bloodied altar. All it takes is one little push...*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Insincerely yours, My Marquess is the novel for you.Emma Linfield's 48th book is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.Pick up "Insincerely yours, My Marquess" today to discover Emma's amazing new story!

The Duke: Clan Ross Holiday Novella (Clan Ross of the Hebrides)


Hildie McQueen - 2022
    As the Hogmanay holiday approaches, uninvited visitors arrive. Not only does the despised Laird Lamont bring with him the possibility of war to Maddox’s doorstep, but also a proposition that is hard to turn down. In the end will he allow an entire family to ride away to certain death in order to keep his people safe?Her father is desperate to find allies and is using Ealasaid Lamont, his own daughter as a pawn. The question is, will there be a laird that is willing to take her, knowing her dowry includes enemies and the possibility of war? In a last-ditch attempt to save herself from a life of misery and continued humiliation, she appeals to Laird Ross in hopes he will offer to marry her. Upon the ultimate shame of his refusal, Ealasaid realizes all is lost.

Redeeming Love for the Haunted Ladies


Abby Ayles - 2019
    Three men. When they meet, they soon find out they have to fight to earn their right to love. Three of my best-selling Regency romance stories! Combined the three books have more than 1,000 positive reviews on Amazon and have been downloaded over 100,000 times! Delightful romances full of emotion, drama, action, plot twists, and of course, love! Isabella Watts’s fall from grace after her father’s passing is long and devastating. Hunted by a ruthless enemy, she finds refuge and employment as a governess at Wintercrest Manor. As she becomes instrumental in healing the bond between the house’s residents, the kindhearted Marquess of Bellfourd shines a light of hope on her own heart. Will her looming past threaten her chance at happiness? Will Isabella finally be delivered from torment? Lady Abigail Grant has listened to many lovely tales about the Earl of Gilchrist. When he returns home from the war, however, physically scarred and emotionally wounded, he is not the man she had expected. Nevertheless, he is the only one who can discern the concealed danger she is in. Will he find the strength to battle his greatest enemy – his own self - and save her in time? Will Abigail succeed in reaching past the scars and wounds and resuscitating the soul within? Lady Louisa Frasier is determined to mend the relationship between her aunt and mother. She is not prepared, however, for the humiliating cruelty she will encounter… or for making the acquaintance of the insufferable but dazzling Duke of Rowland. After a fateful masquerade, the Duke desperately seeks the mysterious woman who stole his heart. Will Louisa find the courage to claim her own happiness? Will the masks finally be discarded? Follow Isabella, Abigail, and Louisa, through their enchanting tales of bravery, perseverance, and the healing power of love. If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “Redeeming Love for the Haunted Ladies!” Buy “Redeeming Love for the Haunted Ladies” and unlock the exciting stories of Isabella, Abigail, and Louisa today! Each book features a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Get This Collection for FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Highlander’s Lost Heir


Fiona Faris - 2020
    When she confesses how she feels, his rejection shatters her to pieces, but then a marriage proposal from the future Laird comes.Broehain doesn't want to reject the woman he has been in love with since he was a boy. The debt of life he owes to his best friend is forcing him to. After one kiss, though, he realizes that staying away from her is impossible.To achieve happiness means to defy Ragnall, the man he calls brother, but that's not his only misfortune. Broehain's origins will come to light, and he will discover that the only family he knows, has murdered his true parents.Friends will become enemies, and love for the same lass will tear them apart forever…

The Burning Passion of a Fiery Lady


Henrietta Harding - 2020
    They call her the "Widow Drake", because she is lonely and grieving, but there is much more around this mysterious widow. She carries secrets buried deep about her marriage that nobody should ever find out! For Susannah, the first glimpse of the tall, handsome master of horses will kindle something deep inside her, something that she never thought she would feel again. But with wounds from the past still bleeding, how can she ever hope to open her heart, and love again?When Jasper Stone arrives at The Willows, to tame the new colt the Widow Drake has purchased, he mistakenly thinks there is nothing exciting about his new assignment. He has been drifting through the country, trying to clear his mind from the painful events that forced him to leave home many months ago...But the Widow Drake is not the middle aged virago Jasper is anticipating. She is a young, beautiful woman; a passionate woman that might be dangerous. How can he hope to keep the fortress he has built around his heart intact?Jasper is not alone in trying to attract the beautiful Widow Drake. A man from her past holds the key to the painful secrets of her past, as well as threatens her very future. As Jasper and Susannah grow closer, she knows she is being drawn to him, as irresistibly as a moth to fire. Can she find the courage to open her heart, even if danger swirls all around her once again?"The Burning Passion of a Fiery Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

A Spinster to Reform the Duke


Tiffany Baton - 2022
    Something she realized is both a blessing and a curse, when she found out that her former betrothed only wanted her for her wealth. After getting her heart broken, she vowed to stay away from anything having to do with marriage. Most of all eligible, dashing dukes.Timothy Fletcher is ready to settle down. He is in search of an obedient bride of convenience, one he would not have to explain his whereabouts to, or have her meddle in his affairs. So why is Lady Rebecca, a very outspoken spinster, the one haunting his dreams?As their initial disdain turns into something more, Rebecca must decide whether she can trust Timothy with her carefully-guarded heart. And Timothy must decide if this spinster might be worth changing for.

A Naughty Proposal for His Winter Countess


Ava MacAdams - 2020
    However, she has a big problem: she knows nothing about seduction.It takes great effort to convince Daniel Raster, the Earl of Barkley, to attend any kind of celebration. Broken beyond repair ever since his betrothed left him at the altar, he has spent his days wasting away in the most notorious dens of London. Until the discovery of a very tantalizing letter sets his whole being on fire.Torn between his honor and his own desire for her, they strike up a deal: he will save her from ruination by being the one to teach her with no strings attached. Trapped in a web of budding love and old lies, Harriet and Daniel’s happiness turns to ashes in their mouths when Daniel disappears on their wedding day. For secrets hide in the hand that writes.

Highlander's Torn Bride: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance


Adamina Young - 2019
    An old friend to a foe...Destitute orphan of a disinherited lady, Margaret Gunn, is given the hardest choice of her entire life: to sacrifice her freedom for her sibling's safety. When her cousin, Isobel, flees a betrothal commanded by the illustrious Queen Mary, Margaret's uncle is desperate for her to take his daughter's place and save the entire clan from reprimand. Margaret has striven to provide for herself and her younger siblings for many years now and has little to show for it. It seems like a match made in heaven... as long as Margaret is willing to sacrifice her independence and her intended marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Gavin.But that's only the beginning for our young heroine. Her uncle reveals that her soon-to-be husband is none other than Laird Alexander MacKay, sworn enemy, of the Gunn clan. Margaret is scandalised by the prospect of marrying someone her clan has hated for centuries. However, one might meet his destiny in the road he takes to avoid it...Laird Alexander Mackay is a handsome, strong warrior who becomes irrevocably enthralled by the beauty of his new bride. Their connection is karmic.But, when Gavin asks Margaret not to bed Alexander on their wedding night, she agrees out of misplaced loyalty.Can Alexander and Margaret ever overcome the centuries-old feud between their families? Will Margaret ever find happiness for herself?"Highlander's Torn Bride" is a story packed with romance, controversy, and salvation, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy!

The Pastor's Replacement Bride


George H. McVey Sr. - 2016
    He slips his own letter into the packet before it is mailed out to the churches in Richmond, Philadelphia and Chicago seeking his own bride. When the stage arrives with the brides Joshua finds his didn’t make the trip. However, his heart has chosen another, his intended’s best friend. Can he help her overcome her guilt at stealing her friend's beau, or are they destined for heartache? Can he truly prove he loves her and make her The Pastor’s Replacement Bride? In Chicago, Hattie Long is about to end her indentured service as a cook's helper in one of the upscale brothels in Chi town. The gangster who owns the brothel informs her that when her service is up he will take her under his wing and show her how to please his customers and make her his star attraction. At the advice of her pastor's daughter with the same name as her tells her about a group of women going west to become mail order brides including herself. They arrange for her to join them. But on the day of departure Hattie’s friend is struck down with scarlet fever. When the brides arrive in Sanctuary her friend’s beau, Pastor Joshua Bryce, decides to court her to escape a forced marriage by the deacons. Soon trouble follows and Hattie has to escape her past. Can she finally find her happily ever after as the Pastor’s Replacement Bride?

A Hopeful Bride


Cat Cahill - 2021
    Determined to set her life back in order—and go somewhere she won't have to see her former beau—she answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride. Before she knows it, she's arrived in Crest Stone, a rugged new railroad town nestled between the mountains in Colorado. And when she meets her intended, he's better than she ever could have dreamed—handsome and kind, even if he does seem preoccupied.Roman Carlisle is a cowboy turned livery owner. More than anything, he wants what his brothers have—a family. When Clara answers his advertisement, he's overjoyed to find she's exactly who he wanted. But her arrival coincides with horses going missing from his stable. If he can't find out who's behind the thefts, he'll lose everything he's worked so hard for.Clara is determined to help Roman when she finds out he's losing both horses and customers. But when the horse thieves grow more threatening, Roman is faced with a choice—send back the woman he's come to love, or put her life in danger.The Crest Stone Mail-Order Brides is a spin-off from Cat's Gilbert Girls series. This is a sweet and clean romance set in the Old West. Like all of Cat's books, it will warm your heart and fill you with hope!

Persuaded by the Hero (Heroes of Freedom Ridge)


Elle E. Kay - 2021
    Her decision will decide their future.Bryce hasn’t laid eyes on Sabrina in three years despite visiting Freedom Ridge every Christmas. Not that he could blame her for avoiding him. He left town in a hurry and without a backward glance. He isn’t the same irresponsible kid from back then—the Army changed him. But convincing her to trust him again will be a challenge.Avoiding the man she’d once loved every Christmas season was one thing, but now he's back. And he's her boss. Sabrina isn’t prepared to work for Bryce—it will make it impossible to keep her secret. Their story might have derailed three years earlier, but her humiliation feels fresh. Had God rescued her only to throw her back into the mouth of a hungry lion?They soon discover time apart didn’t dim their chemistry and long for buried feelings rise to the surface, but will they have a second chance at romance or is the risk of involving him in her son’s life too great?Return to Freedom, Colorado and enjoy the faith, friendships, and forever-afters of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge in this Christian Christmas romance.Persuaded by the Hero is Book 11 in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series, but each book can be read as a standalone.

Highlander's English Rose: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance


Ann Marie Scott - 2020
    

Trusting Her Righteous Heart


Lorelei Brogan - 2020
    However, her plans go askew when she finds out that her husband-to-be lied about who he really is. Determined to leave him and in a moment of desperation, she meets Julian, a wealthy man who promises to help her escape her misery, and offers her a job as a chef on his father's ranch. Even though Savannah is suspicious at first, she trusts her instinct and quickly finds a place to call home and someone to count on. Will she finally take the leap to real love or will the social differences be too much to handle?Julian is a successful rancher who grew up in high society but truly believes in social equality of all classes. When he meets Savannah, he feels an inevitable need to protect her. Hiring her at his ranch seems like the perfect way to keep her safe. Unavoidable feelings will grow as they get to know each other, and Julian will quickly find himself surprisingly stricken with her wit and unique beauty. If their incompatible worlds unite, a chance at love may be finally within reach...Will obstacles such as status clash, spiteful schemes, and past trauma keep him from following his heart?Julian and Savannah are about to find themselves in a whirlwind of powerful emotions. She has to accept his aristocratic upbringing and he has to be willing to see her for who she really is. Serious decisions must be made if they want to find a way to make their two worlds one...With such a difficult beginning, can they ever hope to understand one another, let alone find love?"Trusting Her Righteous Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

The Beast of the Highlands: A Steamy Scottish Historical Romance Novel


Eloise Madigan - 2021