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In the aftermath of a seafaring tragedy, a resilient American woman and a scarred English captain form an unexpected alliance, battling their pasts and their hearts as they navigate the uncharted waters of love and healing in Regency-era England. Longing to mend her shattered life in America after a haunting ordeal aboard the Black Dawn that claimed her father's life, Miss Prudence Drake is determined to avoid another encounter with pirates, even if the captivating and principled Captain Jasper Blackmore stirs unfamiliar emotions within her. Haunted by his own scars, both physical and emotional, and scarred by lost love in the aftermath of war, Captain Jasper Blackmore seeks new horizons far from England's shores. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he becomes the rescuer of a spirited American woman. Bound by duty to ensure her safety, Jasper finds himself guarding against the vulnerability Prudence awakens in him. As their hearts clash with the plans they've meticulously laid, Prudence and Jasper confront a choice: to embrace an uncertain future together or to relinquish the tender bond forming between them. Amidst the tides of passion and duty, will they surrender to a love that defies the odds?

For a soldier, leave can be a chance to rest and be with loved ones, or even to fall in love. However, after a long separation, things are not always as they were before...These stories of love and loss, loyalty and adventure, show the many ways that love can happen on leave.Love on Leave includes the following four standalone stories, all previously published as individual books:¿¿Saving MegA soldier returns to keep a promise-but it will prove more difficult than he imaginedWhen Lieutenant Jonathan Lewis loses his closest friend on the battlefield, he makes him a promise: to take care of his sister and mother. Jon has been quietly in love with Meg for years, and returns to England with hopes of marriage in his heart. But he finds Meg betrothed to another. Is there a way for them to be together?(A 65 page novella)Captain Kempton's ChristmasCan broken promises ever be forgiven?Lieutenant Philip Kempton falls in love during an idyllic summer on leave. After he rejoins his ship, he is heartbroken to discover his beloved has married another in his absence. Four years later, he is a captain and she is a widow. Is there any chance to rekindle their love?(A 92 page novella)A Question of DutyIs a man's duty to his family or to the woman he loves?Captain Jack Stanlake is torn between love and duty. His heart belongs to Miss Clara Harper, one of the family he escorted across the Atlantic. However, Clara is the niece of a merchant and Jack is the second son of an earl. Jack's brother has arranged a more suitable match for him, one without love or attraction. Will he find the resolve to follow his heart?(A 120 page novella)King George's ManNell discovers a dangerous plot. Will she lose her life as well as her heart?Nell works hard as an unpaid cook in her uncle's inn. When she overhears an assignation, she suspects her family's involvement in the work of a notorious highwayman.Lieutenant Toby Bourne is on leave from his regiment. When the local magistrate asks him to seek out the highwayman, his path crosses with Nell's. Both begin to develop feelings for the other, but each believes a marriage would be impossible. Is there room for love amongst danger?(A 200 page novel)

Grumpy Miss Applewaite looks like a fun challenge. Silly Mr. Hathaway is nothing but a flirt... Phoebe Applewaite refuses to ransom herself to escape spinsterhood or to fund the millinery shop of her dreams. When foppish Mr. Hathaway tries to cajole her into a dance on Twelfth Night, she's determined to ignore the ridiculous man even if he is one of Charleston's most eligible bachelors. James Hathaway would rather be a sea captain than an heir. His parents don't approve, so he spends most days at the card tables. When his father threatens to cut him off, James agrees to pursue someone "suitable" in exchange for a position aboard a company ship. The single and serious Miss Applewaite seems harmless enough. Phoebe and James soon discover they can work together to export Phoebe's goods, but it will take a house party on the Hathaways' plantation before either is certain if their hearts hunger for more than success and adventure. Can a wealthy heir find love or will old habits ruin a rake's chances and send an ambitious seamstress running for the low country instead of becoming a captain's bride? This novel is a stand alone historical romance with echoes of American history and Regency era charm. Read all of the Gentlemen of the Coast Books!A Smuggler's HeartA Captain's BrideA Buccaneer's Deal

HEART OF A GENTLEMAN is the third book in the bestselling Hearts of Amberley series. It is a moving enemies-to-lovers story with a 'sweet' heat level but plenty of romance!"Brentwood keeps us guessing to the very end. Her prose is beautiful and so easy to read, like a river slowly flowing through the landscape.""If you love historical fiction, romance, regency romance or just want something to warm your heart then you should definitely check this out!"" A lovely, charming and romantic novel.""Not the typical regency romance"Can love conquer his past?John Barrington is a man haunted by his past deeds. Following a life marked by tragedy and self-imposed isolation, he is quite sure he is unlovable. Now banished to an unknown village, he has no intention of forming ties. Except perhaps with his neighbour, the owner of the grand estate of Willowbridge. When he finally meets the man, he's sure he'll be able to enjoy more of the lifestyle he is used to.Enter Lady Helena Davenport, the heiress of Willowbridge - as long as she fulfils certain conditions laid out in her father's will. She is devoted to the people of Mulberry and serves them with unwavering enthusiasm. Her first impressions of John are far from ideal, and despite her attraction to him she points out his flaws and challenges him to act as an honourable gentleman ought.At first John is offended by this dressing down, but then with Helena's influence he begins to reform himself into the kind of man he always should have been. As trials beset Helena, and Willowbridge slips from her grasp, can John step up and become the hero she needs - both to save her estate and win her heart? And will he finally face up to what he has done, and sacrifice his future in order to make amends?

They have just one rule: don't fall in love Forced into an engagement to save her destitute family, Lady Theodosia (Theo) Beaumont gives up her dreams of romance and a husband with all his teeth. Thankfully, her friend Nathanial Hardinge proposes a solution: a marriage of convenience. He's no romantic, but he'll grant her freedom, an alarmingly handsome husband, and the title of duchess.All she has to do is not fall for him.To Nathanial, marrying Theo makes sense. They've agreed not to let emotions complicate matters; his life can continue the way it always has. There's just one problem-now she's in the picture, his old life no longer appeals.When his cousin and heir attempts to woo Theo and destroy the marriage, Nathanial sets out to save her, and learns there is nothing convenient about marriage, love, or desire. And Theo finds that her husband might have more than just his teeth-he also has her heart.

"I ruin everything I touch. That has been my curse since the day I was born."Lady Annabelle Beaumont prefers books to ballrooms. With her elder sister married, she intends to avoid men until she's old enough to be put on the shelf along with her favourite novels. Unfortunately, when she's inadvertently discovered alone with notorious rake Jacob Barrington, she has two choices: enter an engagement with a man she loathes or be ruined forever. Jacob Barrington, newly minted Marquess of Sunderland and the "Devil of St James", plans to destroy his family's reputation in the most licentious way possible. An engagement is not on the agenda, especially to someone he detests. Instead, he offers to spend their fake engagement finding Annabelle a husband she prefers. But as their desire deepens into something more, she ends their deal and leaves London entirely. Alone, Jacob comes to a realisation: the devil does possess a heart.And she's just run away with it.

Ethel Jones didn't mean to fall in love with her employer's cousin. What had started out as an unexpected friendship had quickly developed into something she had never dreamed of, and it was probably the absurdity of the thing that kept her refusing every proposal Stephen Marley made.For how could a mere lady's maid marry the cousin of a duke?Stephen Marley was discarded at birth for the twisted foot that marked him as an outcast. Saved by his uncle, Stephen spent his whole life wondering about the family that abandoned him and keeping his dangerous, true identity a secret. Until one day, the Duke of Norfolk invades Stephen's sanctuary with an impossible request that will expose all of Stephen's secrets and jeopardize his future with the woman he loves.Can their love survive the truth?Loving the Duke is a sequel novella in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Atwood Sisters. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don't miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download Loving the Duke today.

Lady Maggie enters society for the first time only to have a Duke with nefarious intent exert controlling behaviour under the guise of interest. A series of events related to the Duke make Lady Maggie concerned for her reputation and future, but when Captain Devine comes to her aid, she is smitten.Wanting to avoid the Duke's interest, Lady Maggie accepts invitations to less prestigious occasions. After the first event's success, her friends are pleased, but the disdain and rudeness levelled at Maggie at their second event stun them all. Confused and sad, Maggie opts out of social affairs, and when her friends find out the truth about Maggie's treatment, it is clear that the Duke has been complicit in starting false rumours. To save her reputation, Maggie and Theo marry, and for a time, all goes well. The Duke's threats towards Maggie seem empty until Lady Maggie is abducted and held prisoner in an abandoned building.The Duke rations Lady Maggie's food, imagining she will eventually offer her services in exchange for food, but Maggie has no intention of succumbing to the Duke's wishes. When her husband rescues her, Lady Maggie imagines her trials are done, but when Lord Devine doubts her truthfulness, she flees to the country. After her husband's lack of trust, will Maggie be able to forgive her husband, or has he ruined their relationship forever?

Layla enters the new season with renewed hope after the previous failed season full of scandals and disappointment. Despite her apparent acceptance, she attracts no suitors, and her parents hope for a liaison with a business partner's son. Unbeknown to her parents, Layla has had two unpleasant meetings with the son; his dismissive attitude and spiteful words have left her with a hatred of the man.When their parents officially introduce the couple Layla flees from his vile comments, never thinking that the man would follow her. Despite Layla's desperate pleas for the man to leave, their parents and the guests catch them together, and marriage is the only way to save Layla's reputation. Locked in a marriage with a man she detests, Beckett spares Layla his presence when he sets up a house with his mistress, leaving Layla alone to deal with the manor house and disrespecting servants. When Beckett's ship disappears at sea, Layla helps his parents weather the storm of grief, but when the lawyer reads his will, Layla realises she is homeless and destitute. Eighteen months later, Beckett's unexpected arrival throws the two Fitzwilliam households in a spin. When Beckett's parents make him aware of the lengths Layal had gone to, smoothing troubles and caring for people, Beckett is unsure how to apologise to his wife. Can he make Layla understand his hatred of debutants, or is their marriage doomed?

In the captivating conclusion to the A Castle Romance series, Forever in Your Arms, Lady Phoebe's spirited essence collides with the charismatic Duke of Fairfax. As desire and longing intertwine amidst societal constraints, their love story navigates a tumultuous path, challenging the heart of a scoundrel to be tamed by the touch of a true lady. Embark on a journey through desire and destiny in the captivating conclusion to the A Castle Romance series. As love and longing intertwine, discover whether a scoundrel can be tamed by the touch of a true gentlewoman. Lady Phoebe Summerville, spirited and untamed, finds herself caught in the throes of a serendipitous encounter. Perched amidst the branches of a tree, she surrenders to the arms of a mysterious stranger. The unexpected spark of connection ignites a fire within her, a sensation she vows to dismiss upon returning to the quiet haven of Yorkshire. Little does she anticipate that destiny has entwined their fates, and their paths are destined to cross once more. Graham Markham, the enigmatic Duke of Fairfax, is well-versed in the intricacies of society's rules. Yet, in the presence of Lady Phoebe, his resolve falters. Her allure beckons him, and a desire unlike any other takes hold. Despite his caution, Graham finds himself ensnared by her charm, a passion that defies reason and refuses to be silenced. When their families decree that they must wed, Graham is torn between protecting Phoebe from his tarnished past and surrendering to the yearnings of his heart. As their engagement unfolds, a battle of wills ensues. Graham's determination to shield Phoebe from his shadows clashes with her unwavering resolve to win his love. Unbeknownst to her, her heart has already conquered his, becoming the very reason he fights to keep her at arm's length. In Forever in Your Arms, true love's journey is strewn with obstacles and insecurities. Phoebe and Graham's love story transcends societal expectations, promising a love that refuses to be denied. Amidst the turmoil of secrets and desires, can they navigate the complexities of their hearts and embrace a future where love reigns supreme? Join them on a tumultuous path to love's ultimate revelation, where the question lingers: Can the heart of a scoundrel be tamed by the touch of a true gentlewoman? In the finale of A Castle Romance series, desire blazes, destinies entwine, and the heart of a scoundrel yearns to be tamed. Get ready for a captivating conclusion in Forever in Your Arms.

All Miss Kate Summers wanted was a marriage of love and mutual respect. What she got was Hugh, Viscount Grayson, a man constitutionally incapable of love and entirely undeserving of respect.Desperate to make the best of her situation and struggling to manage her new role, Kate is alone and floundering in her farce of a marriage. Drowning in debts and frustrated by his family, Hugh has more important things to consider than the wife he never wanted-at least until he pushes Kate to her breaking point.Crushed under the weight of self-loathing, and longing for his wife, Hugh is lost. Only when it might be too late, does he finally understand that Kate is essential to his happiness. He cannot live without her. But he will not force her to stay, not any longer.Kate must decide. Can her husband be the man she needs? Or have months trapped in a desolate marriage destroyed the hopeless romantic within?Winning my Wife is a moving and hopeful Regency romance by Ally Hudson. If you like marriages of convenience and second chances, then you'll adore this unforgettable story of growth, family, and finding love in the most obvious of places.

The first-ever biography of Edward Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York from 1807 to 1847, and the last aristocrat to hold the office.

Lady Grace Ledys is young and naïve, an innocent when she is left little choice but to enter an arranged marriage in order to restore her family's financial security. Her intended groom, Christian Wycliffe, is the handsome, much-sought-after heir to the Duke of Westover. In effort to appease her misgivings about their most transactional union, Grace allows herself to dream of a fairytale filled with glittering ballrooms, romance, and happily ever after.But her betrothed soon proves cold and distant, and harbors his own dark past. Christian's indifference to his new bride, so unexpected, so sharp, soon sets Grace on a different path, one leading her to unexpected places, on which she hopes to find her true purpose. Her stunning transformation will soon have her brooding husband taking a new, second look at his cast away bride...

Three elopements. Three love stories. Three times the fun.SAVING GRACE by Lucinda BrantWhen widow Helen, Lady Dysart, returns to the English border town of Carlisle for a family wedding, she decides to confront local physician Royston Meredith, the man who broke her heart. Royston has loved Helen since they were teenagers. He thought the feeling mutual until she up and married the local MP. While everyone around them hopes this reunion will see Helen and Royston sort out their differences, of more immediate concern is Royston's youngest sister Grace, when she elopes with the steward's son. Helen and Royston dash after her, determined to save her from scandal and an imprudent match. But in saving Grace the couple may very well be saving themselves.FOOLS RUSH IN by Julie DainesRichard Arden needs a wife in order to collect his inheritance. Eliza Barnes needs to escape an arranged marriage to the odious Mr. Barrington. When Richard overhears Eliza's plight at the coaching inn, he does the most reckless thing he's ever done-he proposes to a woman he's never met before. What begins as an easy solution leads Richard and Eliza on a journey across the country with Mr. Barrington at their heels, complicated even more when their fake engagement leads to feelings that are very real.A LADY OF SCANDAL by Heather B. MooreUnfortunately, Bridget's marriage is over in four hours due to her husband's tragic death. Fortunately, Bridget is now free from her distasteful marriage of convenience. When her year of mourning passes, and she meets her former husband's cousin, Bridget discovers that her difficulties are far from over. Lord Hugh Wilde blames Bridget for his cousin's death. But when Bridget's sister elopes to Gretna Green with a man of questionable reputation, Lord Wilde is the only one who can help, and they both have to set aside their pride to rescue the errant sister. From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN. Featuring New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Brant, Julie Daines, and Heather B. Moore

Three novellas, three times the romance, and three times the love . . . in this brand new Timeless Regency Collection: The Inns of DevonshireTHE SEVENTH STAR INN by Sally BrittonTHE TRUTH ABOUT MR. BLACKMORE by Annette LyonTHE COACHMAN'S CHOICE by Deborah M. HathawayTimeless Regency Collections:AUTUMN MASQUERADEA MIDWINTER BALLSPRING IN HYDE PARKSUMMER HOUSE PARTYA COUNTRY CHRISTMASA HOLIDAY IN BATHFALLING FOR A DUKEA NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUAREROAD TO GRETNA GREENWEDDING WAGERSAN EVENING AT ALMACK'SA WEEK IN BRIGHTONTO LOVE A GOVERNESSWIDOWS OF SOMERSETA CHRISTMAS PROMISEA SEASIDE SUMMERTHE INNS OF DEVONSHIRETO KISS A WALLFLOWERFrom the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance: The Inns of Devonshire is a Timeless Romance Anthology® bookTimeless Romance Anthology® is a registered trademark of Mirror Press, LLC

Rules of the Secret Society of Young Widows: Rule 1: Be a widow. Rule 2: Have an impeccable reputation. Rule 3: Don't fall in love again.Coming in October: Three Regency Romances by Rebecca Connolly, Jen Geigle Johnson, and Heather B. Moore Timeless Regency Collections: AUTUMN MASQUERADEA MIDWINTER BALLSPRING IN HYDE PARKSUMMER HOUSE PARTYA COUNTRY CHRISTMASA HOLIDAY IN BATHFALLING FOR A DUKEA NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUAREROAD TO GRETNA GREENWEDDING WAGERSAN EVENING AT ALMACK'SA WEEK IN BRIGHTONTO LOVE A GOVERNESSWIDOWS OF SOMERSETFrom the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance: Widows of Somerset is a Timeless Romance Anthology® bookTimeless Romance Anthology® is a registered trademark of Mirror Press, LLC

There are secrets that can't be known and his birth was one of them.Lionel promised his mother that he'd never show up in London so she could rest in peace. However, he'll break his promise due to the trap a woman lured him into.As a spy, the first rule is to hide your identity. The second one, is to never fall into a trap and if you do, try to find a way to die before you confess everything to the enemy. The third, never fall in love with the person you're investigating. She didn't succeed in the last one and paid a really high price. For that reason, she decided that the most important thing in her life was to keep breathing.There a way to love between such enigmas? Do we need to know all mysteries surrounding a person to love?Don't miss out in this incredible story with spies, villains, unsolved mysteries and overall, love, lots of love.

How many wishes must one make for a dream to come true? A lady who dreamt of the impossible. A gentleman tempted by fate's calling. Would destiny show this couple the love they hold for one another? Grace Penrose fled to Scotland to avoid the vicious rumors circulating about her in London. Though they were false, they forced her to accept a position with an insufferable Scottish lord. When he wasn't questioning Grace about her governess skills, he filled her thoughts with fanciful dreams of him, declaring his unrequited love. She thought he didn't share her feelings until one rainy night under the Scottish moonlight. Did one kiss change her luck? Calum Lockhart spent his days attempting to keep his siblings out of trouble. With the grand idea of a governess to keep them in line, his mother foiled his attempt by hiring a lady embroiled in her own set of conflicts. Instead of enjoying peaceful days on his estate, he spent them in one disagreement after another with the stubborn miss. Calum was unsure when the governess consumed his every thought. Soon he spent his days waiting for her smile. Could he convince Grace their love prevailed against all rumors? One foolish incident led Grace and Calum toward a ripple effect of scandal. With his protection, Calum offered Grace security against their harmful enemies. Was their destiny within their grasp? Or was a wish just a wish? The Wishful Governess is the second book in Laura A. Barnes's False Rumors series. If you love governess romances, then you'll love how Calum falls for Grace's charms. Treat yourself to The Wishful Governess

By day, Lady Donnatella is a duke's silly daughter.So she can save London lives by night.When she stumbles into something larger than a street fight, everything she's balancing may come crashing down...It's another lonely season for Tella, dancing and gaming madly while keeping marriage away. She cannot tell her family or friends that her true self is the one battling danger in the city's dark streets. Nor will anyone guess; she's perfected her disguise. Then her night-time alter ego is seen - just when she can no longer count on her best friend, or her beloved great-uncle. And the resulting fuss in the newspapers isn't making any of this easier. Nor is the reporter who saw her.Henry Fitzwilliam, third son of a marquess, left London society to serve in the wars, and won't go back. He's devoted his life to telling the stories Britain needs to hear, and perhaps this Caped Count falls into that category. He can't be sure until he gets much, much closer.Tella can handle a fight, but tracking a murderer is higher stakes. She might need someone at her back. Fitz might be the worst choice - or he might be more perfect than either of them suspects.A new kind of Regency romance, full of action, adventure, and forever love

This is a pair of Christmas novellas, Heart Rescued and Catch a Snowflake. Heart Rescued (originally published in the Tales for the Season Anthology)Four years since Jasper lost the woman he was hoping to marry. Four years since he closed his heart, and withdrew from Society. He has no idea his reclusive existence is about to be shattered. Enter his sister's best friend, Harriet, a flame haired beauty, who needs his help. Reluctantly he agrees and as they spend time together, it is clear their feelings run deep. Although Harriet affects Jasper in a way no woman ever has, he believes her to be out of his league ~ but it's Christmas and she might just be the one to melt his frozen heartCatch a SnowflakeRomance often blossoms in the most unlikely of places - but in a ward full of wounded soldiers - surely not? When Lucas Withers comes face to face with Jemima Parsons - a young woman who blames him for her brother's injury - falling in love is the last thing on their minds. What neither of them anticipated, was the magic of snowflakes.

Three wagers. Three couples. Let the bets begin.A WAGER FOR LOVE by Donna Hatch:For once, Phillip would like to be seen as more than the younger brother of a duke. When he unexpectedly meets the one girl in all London who doesn't give two figs for his rank in society, she won't give him the time of day. Determined to gain her attention, he accidentally tips over her boat and dumps her into a river. Not the best way to convince a lady of worth that he is a gentleman of promise. Frustrated, Phillip makes a rash wager with a friend: he vows he'll not only gain her forgiveness, but her hand in marriage by the end of the Season. The stakes are high in this romantic Regency romp!THE FINAL WAGER by Heather B. Moore:When Victor Roland, Earl of Locken, enters into a game of twenty-one with Lord Southill, the stakes get quickly out of control. Before Victor knows it, Southill is betting the dowry of his sister. While completely illegal, Victor is mostly insulted, so he does what any gentleman of the ton should do. He punches Southill out. Problem is, Southill is in so much debt that he'd been kicked out of his townhouse earlier that day. So Victor is forced to deliver Southill at his estate outside of London . . . only to meet Southill's sister, Lady Juliet, a woman who Victor now wishes he'd bet on.AN IMPROBABLE WAGER by Michele Paige Holmes:Sherborne Alexander Rowley III has come home to marry his neighbor-and solve his financial problems in one fell swoop. Love doesn't figure into the equation, only the need to save his family's estate. The reserved Miss Emily Montgomery seems willing enough, leaving the only possible obstacle to Sherborne's success his childhood friend, Eli Linfield, and the wager they made long ago that Eli would be the one to marry Emily. When the timely birth of a colt, Emily's mischievous sister Sophia, and Emily herself all conspire to ruin Sherborne's plans, one night of mayhem unravels far more than their betrothal. Emily is not as demure as he believed, nor is Eli what he has pretended these many years. Yet the future for all may yet be bright. Sherborne might even wager on it.From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes WEDDING WAGERS. Featuring bestselling authors Donna Hatch, Heather B. Moore, and Michele Paige Holmes.

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Silver Bells. Readers will love this collection of six historical romance novellas, all centered around the Christmas season.In NY Times & USA Today's bestselling author Lucinda Brant's delightful novella, FAIRY CHRISTMAS, Kitty Aldershot is orphaned and forced to live on others' charity. Offered a home under the generous roof of her relatives, the Earl of Salt Hendon and his countess, Kitty wants for nothing, not even the affections of Mr. Tom Allenby. But when Kitty stumbles across a letter written by Lady Caroline that reveals how Mr. Allenby would be ruined should he marry the likes of Kitty, she realizes she has been fooling herself all along. Kitty's world crumbles around her as she recognizes she will forever be alone with no prospects at all.Sarah M. Eden's charming romance novella A CHRISTMAS PROMISE, Sean Kirkpatrick is trying to get to his new place of employment, Kilkenny Castle, in order to start as the new stablehand. His only requirement is to drive a team of high-spirited nags from Dublin to Kilkenny in a certain amount of time. Unfortunately he winds up in a muddy field, stuck, lost, and running out of time. He's about to lose the job before he can prove himself capable of finishing his first assignment. When Maeve Butler arrives on the scene, Sean isn't sure if she's intent on rescuing him or bent on torturing him with her fiery wit and lovely dark eyes.In Heather B. Moore's enchanting novella, TWELVE MONTHS, Lucien Baxter's best and most incorrigible friend, Will, dies unexpectedly, leaving behind his new bride and unborn child the week before Christmas. Will's last request is that Lucien watches over Cora, not just as a benefactor, but as a husband. When Lucien does his duty and proposes to Cora, he's turned down flat. But over the course of the next few days, Lucien discovers that marrying Cora wouldn't be any sort of duty after all, but a matter of following his heart.In Lu Ann Staheli's sweet romance novella, A FEZZIWIG CHRISTMAS, Dick Wilkins and his best friend Ebenezer Scrooge have been looking forward to the annual Fezziwig Christmas dance for weeks. Ebenezer is practically engaged to Annabelle Fezziwig, and Dick hopes to start courting her younger sister, Pricilla. Once the dance starts, and Pricilla arrives, as pretty and charming as ever, Dick discovers that he's not the only man vying for her attention. His best friend advises Dick that he has to win Pricilla's heart, as well as her mother's favor. Losing his heart has suddenly become very complicated.A TASTE OF HOME, a captivating romance by Annette Lyon, we meet Claire Jennings, who's on her way to spend Christmas with her family. As she rides the train with William Rhodes, who grew up across the street, memories of Christmases past flood her mind. He may be twenty-one now, but she can't forget his torturous teasing from their school years. At the rail station, Claire discovers that her home is under quarantine because her little brother has measles. She's stuck in town, away from her family, on her favorite holiday. William stays behind with her, and as Christmas Day approaches and her homesickness deepens, she discovers that perhaps he has changed in more ways than one.Becca Wilhite's entrancing novella, MY MODERN GIRL, follows Margie, who lands her dream job as a clerk at Macy's department store in New York City. Margie might be new in town, but she's determined to succeed and prove to Henry that moving to the city was the right decision. As the Christmas season approaches, Margie realizes that being a "modern girl" might not be all she had dreamed of and Henry might have more to offer than she ever imagined.

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed brand new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Winter Collection. A collection unlike any other, readers will love this compilation of six sweet historical romance novellas, set in varying eras, yet all with one thing in common: Romance.The Road to Cavan Town by Sarah M. Eden, set in 1864 Ireland, combines Eden's sense of humor with her signature sweet romance. Alice Wheatley walks each weekend into town, accompanied by Isaac Dancy. And while Alice finds herself falling in love with the gentleman, unfortunately he has his eyes set on the belle of the town, Miss Sophia Kilchrest. Alice must find a way to turn Isaac's eyes toward her.Regency author Heidi Ashworth's delightful story, It Happened Twelfth Night, set in England 1812, follows Luisa Darlington who discovers the man of her dreams, Percy Brooksby, isn't in love with her as much as she thought he was. When Percy's friend, the mysterious foreigner, Mr. Flynn, visits for the twelfth night holiday, he promptly sweeps Luisa off her feet, quite literally. Luisa is left catching her breath in more ways than one.An Unexpected Proposal by Annette Lyon is a captivating romantic novella, set in remote Wood Camp, the snowy canyon of Logan, Utah, 1880. When Caroline Simpson is forced to thwart the aggressive advances of Mr. Butch Larson, she discovers that her long-time friend, James, has genuine affection for her. But as stubborn as Caroline is, she minimizes the feelings he's awakened in her, and it takes almost losing James to admit her true feelings for him.In Joyce DiPastena's charming medieval story, Caroles on the Green, we enter England of 1151, in which Lady Isabel has a dilemma. She promises herself that she'll marry the man who sent a ring hidden in her pastry since the man she truly loves, Sir Lucian de Warrene, has proved to be impossible and exasperating. To forget him, Isabel sets her eyes on other eligible men, only to face another confrontation with Lucian-who isn't about to back off and leave her to her newest plot.Donna Hatch's enchanting novella, A Winter's Knight, begins when Clarissa Fairchild's coach just happens to break down in front of the most forbidding estate in the county, that of Wyckburg Castle, a place where young brides have been murdered for generations by their husbands. Clarissa is horrified yet curious all in the same breath. When she meets widower Christopher de Champs, Earl of Wyckburg, she must decide if she should flee or uncover the greatest secret in the county about her handsome rescuer.In Heather B. Moore's exciting turn-of-the-century story, A Fortunate Exile, Lila Townsend finds herself the victim of a broken heart-broken by the most notorious bachelor in 1901 New York City. If that isn't bad enough, her father sends her to Aunt Eugenia's remote farm where Lila must wait for her father's anger to subside and the gossip columns to find new fodder. When Lila meets her aunt's boarder, Peter Weathers, she discovers a man who isn't afraid to stand up to her formidable family and take a chance on a woman with a sullied reputation.

Lady Noelle Abbot is returning home for the Christmastide season after months at a school for unmarriageable ladies. Everything that can go wrong, does. She finds herself stranded at an inn while a storm rages outside, and then the one man she hoped never to see again walks inside.Asher Prescott, the Marquess of Daventry should be in London with his family. Instead he finds himself at a secluded inn. To make things worse...the vixen he's always found vexing and desirable is a guest as well.What happens will change both their lives. One kiss, one magical season, and two hearts that cannot fight fate.

One dance, once a year.This defines Marta and David's friendship from the moment they first meet at the Yuletide Ball. Now, dancing the annual Christmas Waltz is a tradition between the pair in which they agree to tell each other the truth about their lives. Over the years that follow, their lives take different directions, wrong turns, and heartbreaking spirals, but they never miss their chance to reconnect and encourage one another to live their best lives, even if they can't live them side by side.

From Michele Paige Holmes, Amazon's bestselling historical romance author and Whitney Award Winner, comes the Hearthfire Historical Romance, A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW, sequel to Yesterday's Promise. Scottish Highlands, 1761: Barely two weeks have passed since Laird Collin MacDonald first darkened Katherine Mercer's doorstep and married her. Marriage has hardly been what she expected, given their grueling and adventurous days of travel to the Scottish Highlands. Along with the discovery that Collin's twin Ian would like to see her dead, Katie must now face her own clan, whose chief wants to kill Collin and take her to wife himself. All because Katie possesses the Campbell gift of sight, passed down through centuries of her ancestors. With little more than faith in her grandfather's vision and her unique bond with Collin to guide her, Katie steps bravely into an unknown future, where the glimpses afforded her may bring more danger than direction. When the misuse of her gift takes Collin from her side, she is left alone and vulnerable. Help arrives in the most unexpected form as Ian MacDonald makes good on his threat to attack the Campbells and Katie learns that the bond between brothers and love knows no bounds.