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Devlin Barrett was never meant to be Viscount Marston, but when his older brother and father die within a day of each other, Devlin not only inherits the title, but three younger sisters, all of marriageable age, and must retire from his former profession. He is unprepared for the responsibility thrust upon his shoulders and determines the best way to care for his sisters, and see that they are happy is to marry them off quickly as possible. He knows what is better for them, even if they don’t agree. And until they are settled, his life, and future, is on hold.

Lady Samantha Barrett is determined to find the man of her dreams. Of course, he must be devastatingly handsome and just a bit dangerous. Now, her coach is filled with a collection of gothic novels and her head with romantic notions as she eagerly leaves her brother's country estate for her first London Season.

Corset maker Mary Fletcher lives a life of duty to her sister, her league, and to the Highland clan that took her in years ago. But as she continues the work of her fellow league members, hunting the lost Treasure of Arkaig, a deadly enemy encroaches. Thomas West must save his family’s legacy. Miss Fletcher’s league owes him a debt of gratitude, and there’s no one he wants to collect from more than the dark-haired beauty. He can’t believe his luck when her plan takes them both to London’s finest brothel. Soon, lines between duty and desire blur whenever Mary and Thomas meet.

This is book three in this series. Dominic and Chloe have some storms they try to brave through. Are either one of them ready for marriage? Or should they just stay friends long enough for Dominic to get his green card?

When a struggling housekeeper lands a job working for a handsome, playboy billionaire, things take an unexpected turn. She's offered a job assignment she can't say no to, because it's such easy money. All she has to do is fake an engagement for some quick cash. How hard can that possibly be? But sometimes, things aren't as clear-cut as they seem.

When Morgan's marriage explodes in a big lie, she is devastated. Can she move past the betrayal that cuts so deeply? Can she forgive her husband? Or will she move on with her life?

It is the most wonderful kiss of her life. But who is the man who gave it to her? When Lady Rose Evesham decides that it is high time for her first kiss, she crafts a promising strategy to not only be kissed, but also to be happily married. Months later, her fondest wish comes true - she is going to marry the man whose lips brushed against hers on the enchanting summer night. But then she realizes that something is not right. Nothing about his manner reflects the daring gentleman of that night. Or is his change in behavior caused by the return of the gloomy marquess of Cavanaugh?

Julia continues to plan her wedding reception with Luke at her side. As they continue to plan and make the arrangements for the grandest party ever, sparks begin to fly. Can Julia learn to forgive Luke and give him a second chance?

When Julia finds out her father is dying, she is devastated. He tells her his biggest regret is not getting the chance to dance with her at her wedding reception. So what does Julia do? She creates the perfect wedding reception. But there's one problem. Julia doesn't have a groom. When the press hears about the heartwarming story, Julia creates a media buzz. And when billionaire Luke Ellison enters the mix, the press goes wild. Can Julia fight her attraction toward a man who broke her heart so many years ago?

It was a terrible, terrible accident. Jasmin Hansen knows she hit something. It must have been a deer - that’s what her husband keeps telling her. But Jasmin saw a man’s face, and the nightmares won’t stop. Some time out at their holiday home on the remote island of Minsøy seems the ideal solution for Jasmin and her five-year-old son, Paul. But you can’t hide from your memories, and Jasmin is haunted at every turn. When mysterious messages begin to arrive at her isolated cottage, it becomes clear that she isn’t the only one who knows what happened that night.

This is part two. Chloe and Dominic are happily fake married. But sparks fly as their chemistry grows hotter on a trip to Italy so Chloe can meet her new husband's parents.

In 1483, Edward and Richard of York—Edward, by law, already King of England—were placed, for their protection before Edward's coronation, in the Tower of London by their uncle Richard. Within months the boys disappeared without a trace, and for the next five hundred years the despised Richard III was suspected of their heartless murders.

In To the Tower Born, Robin Maxwell ingeniously imagines what might have happened to the missing princes.

According to the terms of her mother's will, Ashly cannot cash in on her inheritance until she and Jake travel to nearly a dozen locations around the globe. The thought of pairing up with her old flame makes her blood boil, but she has little choice other than to put up with her despicable ex. Can Ashly put up with Jake through her globe-hopping scavenger hunt to get her family fortune? Will she ever be able to forget or forgive being dumped on her wedding day?

Peter Farrell is thought to be a rogue with a dark secret, hiding the terrible truth about the origins of his young daughter, Abigail.... He is used to his reputation as a devious villain; but still, he manages to inspire Rosalie’s trust when she comes to live with her well-connected aunt in London after two failed seasons. Yet, he can’t just share his past with her. There’s too much at stake. Rosalie must find a suitable husband, and the answer to her family’s prayers arrives in form of Julian Wareham, the Marquess of Oakham.

Harvey has just found out Bella's biggest secret. Now that she's exposed, she must face the consequences of her choices. Can the two of them come to some agreement that will make everyone happy? Or will they head off to family court for a big battle?

Twenty-one year-old Jillian Nichols only has one rule when it comes to boys: catch and release. Boy catching isn't just a game for Jillian and her friends, it's a lifestyle. After all, boys might be good for a dance or a drink and certainly a little undercover action of the scandalous variety, but expect much else and you're bound for heartache. So when her best friends and fellow boy catchers start dropping like flies junior year, Jillian is determined to keep boys in her bedroom and out of her heart.

A gentleman of noble descent. A young woman who has renounced all noblemen. A secret that may change everything. Lady Felicity knows exactly what she does not want. Since she was bitterly betrayed by a noble, she has vowed to stay away from any blue-blooded man. Even for Lord Layton, one of London’s most sought-after bachelors, she feels nothing but disdain, even though both families would favour a marriage between them. Dramatic - suspenseful - heart-warming. A traditional romance novel by Audrey Ashwood that takes place in the midst of the colourful Regency era.

Dominick Cassano is a dark, strong, charming, playful, smart...and oh, so beautiful Italian. He has broad shoulders, bulging arms, a sculpted chest, and a chiseled set of six pack abs. But is that enough to get a woman to marry him for a green card? Obviously not! His potential wife turned into a runaway bride at their wedding. His older brother, Leo, is desperately trying to keep him in the United States. And that’s when Chloe Zeller jumps right in to help save Dominic from being deported.

Scots, Spies and Salacious Lies is a compilation of three Regency Novellas. The first, "Compromised at Christmas" was the beginning of the Tenacious Trents Series.

Lady Alexandria Cassel scorned London's frivolous social whirl, seeking adventure as a stowaway aboard a merchant ship. Drake Barrett was the vessel's powerful captain—and a cynical duke who disdained a noble's shallow life. At sea he revealed neither his origins nor his wealth, and to Alexandria he was simply a man who made her cool reserve fly with the winds...whose desire for her was as wild as the ocean they sailed.