Engaged to be married to the devastatingly handsome Miles Gainsborough, she could never imagine how easily happiness could turn into disaster. When her father confesses that she is the only hope of saving the family from financial ruin, she finds herself set to marry a man she cannot bear to love. Will Eliza allow the threat of a scandal and the fear of condemnation to turn her away from the only man she has ever truly loved?A Soulmate for the Heartbroken DukeLady Catherine Ambrose knew what it was to grow up in a household where little was thought of a young woman. When Thomas Carlton first speaks with her at a summer ball, Catherine thinks him daring and amusing, not to mention handsome. But, within a short space of time, she finds herself hopelessly in love with him. Catherine finds herself adrift in a world she does not know, a place so far from home. But will she find peace there? And can her new family help her through the most shocking event of her life?Falling for the Heartbroken DukeLord Robert Weston is thrown in among the elite of London's bon ton, while he chafes against the conformities and gossip of the very rich. When his childhood sweetheart, Lady Judith Barton, reappears in town after three years, she has much more to say than hello. When all that is expected from society is the production of an heir, will Lord Robert be able to make the right decision and solve a seemingly unsolvable mystery?If you love clean Regency romances that feature strong women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!Each book features a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

    A heritage that Yvaine cannot help but want to explore. So, she must say goodbye to her beloved Scotland and delve into the unknown English society in search of answers. But she will find so much more there…Victor Grant’s main concern is the well-being of his family. His mother may have remarried, but the young Earl cannot help but notice the effect his stepfather has on both his mother and his half-sister. When a beautiful young woman enters their lives, Victor is helpless to resist her charm and wild Scottish spirit…In their attempt to unearth the secrets of the past, Yvaine and Victor can’t deny the attraction growing between them, but they cannot afford to be distracted, as one misstep and they will set in motion a chain of events that will either save their beloved ones or doom them all…

    So she gets a job as a lady’s maid for the Duke’s daughter.Elias Misttalon, Marquess of Richbrow, is no stranger to the shackles of duty. Determined to do what is right for his family, he resolves to make his arranged courtship work. Until he meets his intended’s lady’s maid, that is…Struggling between duty and their hearts’ desires, Elias and Juliet are venturing into deep waters. What Juliet finds out shocks her to the core. One is an accident, two is suspicious. And revenge is a dish best served cold with a dose of decades-old poison.

    

    she became a missionary.Blythe's prim missionary act gives her plenty of freedom to go to the cruelest parts of London to have her own adventure quests.But her plans are thrown into chaos when her uncle dies ... This leaves her as one of the richest heiresses London has ever seen!  . Suddenly, everyone's looking at her. Including a dangerous enemy.But ... the person looking the hardest is Thomas "Demon Tom" Martin, Marquess of Amory, the eldest son of the Martin family--the Carrows' sworn enemies.Thomas loves gambling,he loves trouble,and maybe, he loves this supposedly prim little missionary as well!Too bad Blythe belongs to the Carrows. .Can Blythe survive the darkness and danger around her?And will their love be enough to quell an ancient feud between the two families?Page Count: around 450 pages

    A secretive governess. A threat looming over their love. Will they move forward as one or let their past hold them back?When a terrible fire claims the lives of her friends and employers, Kathy Wright must make sure that their children will be well cared for. Even if that means that she must face her worst fear and leave the security of the Scottish Highlands and return to England…Richard Johnson’s heart was crushed many years ago and he still has not managed to put the pieces back together. Now, the old wound opens again, when he must take care of the two young children of the very people who left him broken in the first place…Richard and Kathy both battle the demons of their past, but while the caring governess will help the Duke nurse his wounds and be whole again, her own secrets may just prove too much…When push comes to shove, Kathy must decide if she would be willing to sacrifice herself for the sake of the girls she came to care for so much and for the man that captured her heart…

    Her brother has always been cruel but there is something even darker going on within his house. Terrified and yet determined not to sit idly by whilst her brother enacts his plan, Violet forces herself to intervene. The handsome gentleman is none other than the Duke of Abernyte and Violet finds herself beginning to lose her heart, even though she knows such a thing can never be.Matthew is quite certain that his time at war will help him with his responsibilities back in London. But when he finds himself dizzy and powerless, he can only rely on the aid of one mysterious young woman for help. Unable to recall her face, Matthew does all he can to discover her. When his interest in Lady Violet seems to drive her away from him even further, Matthew is certain she knows something important. Will his determination push her too far? And can he permit himself to open his heart to her, despite the danger?

    

    

    But it was all worth it to protect her son’s heritage. Now though, she finds herself in need of a husband, but who would be brave enough to get close to the Thorn of Blackwell…?Joshua Beechworth is finally home and, as the Earl of Norfolk, he is expected to do business with the Blackwell estate. He finds that he is not at all worried about the Duchess’ formidable presence, on the contrary, he always liked a challenge…A simple business arrangement will end up entailing more than either of them expected…Clinging to the memory of her late husband, Selina hides behind the wall of thorns she has built around her heart, but Joshua may well be the only person capable of breaching her defenses.Although his heart may get stung in the process…

    

    Until she meets the uncouth rake she is to serve.Dominique Brooks, the Earl of Wettington, is sick and tired of being called a hero. Especially when his scars are a painful reminder of his failure to rescue his mother and sister from the flames. His life, however, changes when he hires a new valet. A valet with something decisively strange about him.When their forbidden desire takes its toll, Dominique finds himself thrown in a different kind of fire. Only this time, failure is not an option. For, the past has flesh and bone, and it finds its way back on the scars mapped on Dominique’s body.

    She’s the noblewoman he abandoned nine years ago. Can forgiveness give them a second chance at love this Christmas?The Scottish Highlands, 1308. Infamous mercenary Hamish Dunn betrayed a powerful clan and is now pursued by killers almost as ruthless as himself. Deep in the snowy wilderness, a Highland faerie convinces Hamish to travel to the Border Lands for one last job.Deidre Maxwell has a dangerous secret. She’s not the widow she claims but a disowned noblewoman with an illegitimate daughter. After being cast aside by Hamish, the man she loved, she’ll never let herself be hurt again. And she’ll keep her daughter, Maeve, safe from the pain of rejection whatever the cost.When Hamish visits the warden of the West English March, he finds more than a job. The lass he never stopped loving is now the family’s wet nurse and has a daughter. Hamish wants to protect them both, though he has been hired to murder Deidre's father. Deidre strives to keep him from learning of his child, but she can’t resist the dark Scot’s draw. Can the magic of Christmas and a child’s love heal the wounds of the past and finally give this improbable pair a happy ending?Highlander’s Christmas is a historical romance novella set in medieval Scotland and connected to the enthralling Called by a Highlander time travel romance series. If you like reunion romances, secret babies, and dark alpha heroes, then you’ll swoon over Mariah Stone’s tale of forbidden love.Previously published in the 12 Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms collection

    When her family is threatened, she does the one thing she can to protect them: publishes a book exposing them all.After his disaster of a marriage, Liam Westwood, the Earl of Keswick, made a sacred pact: never fall in love again. Having spent his years abroad, he never expected to meet a vixen that would test his sanity and haunt his nights upon his return.With the Ton’s most scandalous secrets hiding between the pages of her book, Nora has no shortage of people who wish to see her suffer. And some are determined to see her ruined. When the manuscript falls in Liam’s hands, his feelings of betrayal are overshadowed by a single thing: a name that jumps out more than all the others put together. His.