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"You're like the treasure box filled with all the laughter I've lost."When social outcast Mercy Blagden accidentally cuts herself on an ancient ruby dagger, her blood mixes with the blood of a cursed seventeenth century English lord and casts her into his time, his castle, and his father's dungeon. It's one thing that the young man who takes pity on her and sets her free in his care has the kindest heart of any guy she's ever known, sees beyond her scarred face, and claims her blood can heal him. It's another when she begins to fall in love with him and learns she's been sent there to kill him.Josiah Ashmore, seventh son of the duke of Dorset, turns every head and sets almost every heart to fluttering when he enters a room and sweeps his guileless, jaunty smile over all, rich and poor. He's well loved by everyone who knows him, most especially by his father and six older brothers. But his smiles, even his joy, are well-practiced to convince others that he isn't the devil they fear from some age-old prophecy. They love him but they keep their children from becoming his friends and their daughters from becoming his wife. For all he has, he lives a lonely life. But when he meets the mysterious woman who claims to be from another time-before he speaks to her or touches her-he knows he's been waiting for her all his life. The more time he spends with her, the more hope fills his heart for a brighter future, and the more genuine his happiness becomes until he's convinced that now that he can breathe, he will suffocate without her.Mercy doesn't care about some stupid prophecy. She's been alone her whole life in a self-imposed prison waiting for him to set her free. With his smile and his kiss he fills all her empty spaces and makes her whole. Her life finally has a purpose. To love Josiah Ashmore and to be loved by him.But can their love survive the cursed ruby dagger when it brings Josiah's worst fears to the castle doors and then hurls Mercy back to the twenty-first century? And what will happen when, after four years, Mercy finally finds a way back to the man who holds her heart and discovers that he wants nothing more than to crush it in his fingers?Will Mercy use the dagger to fulfill her destiny? Or will she create a new path paved with forgiveness like a hopeful light. A light that can shine in a lonely monster's darkness?For All Time SeriesBook 1 - A Promise For All TimeBook 2 - A Kiss For All TimeBook 3 - A Touch For all Time

A scarred duke, a beautiful lass, an everlasting love...Returning from war, Nicholas Gordon, Duke of Gordon, faces unruly siblings, a garden thief, and an unknown fiancée, courtesy of his ill, but meddling mother. Uninterested in marriage, Nicholas still agrees to meet his betrothed. Scarred from a childhood accident, his fiancé is horrified when she sees him, a reaction he's come to expect. He contemplates how to end their engagement while dealing with a mysterious lass stealing from his gardens. A beauty he can't ignore.Gwendolyn Romy, living in squalor with her siblings after their parents' execution for treason, resorts to stealing flowers from Huntly Castle to survive. Stripped of everything-their home, belongings, and sense of security, she risks it all to save her brothers, and does what she must. The return of the ruggedly handsome, mask-wearing duke is unexpected. Though not so much as his offer of a governess position, a solution marred by his persistent fiancée and a family secret threatening to disgrace them.Nicholas and Gwendolyn's feelings bloom and become undeniable, but can they overcome the forces determined to tear them apart? Or will Gwendolyn be forced to watch Nicholas wed a conniving woman he doesn't love?Rogues of RedemptionBook 1 - Sweet Rogue O' MineBook 2 - Rogue You Like a HurricaneBook 3 - No Rogue Like You

She thought the moonstones were magic. He knew the magic was her.Ever since she was a little girl, Lady Ella Stockwell has spent idyllic summers at her uncle's home in Moonstone Landing. But this year is slightly different, for a contingent of wounded soldiers has just arrived in the charming seaside village, including the handsome and highly decorated war hero, Caden Seaton. Ella lost her heart to Caden last year when making her Society debut, all it took was a waltz to know he was the only one she would ever love. But he is much changed since returning to England, for he is terribly wounded and surlier than ever. Will he agree to give them a chance at love while recovering under her care? They say there is magic in the moonstones that shimmer beneath the Moonstone Landing waters. She hopes it is true, but is it too late for her and Caden? With everyone clamoring for this hero's attention, will he shut her out of his life forever?Caden Seaton, colonel in the Royal Marines, and grandson and heir to the powerful Duke of Seaton, did not need any entanglements when Lady Ella Stockwell first swept into his life. He certainly does not need them now that he is battered and bruised, and forced to recover under her care. Ella is even more beautiful than he remembered. She was a ton diamond when he first met her last year and is still exquisite now. But with all manner of noblemen courting her, what chance does he have to win her heart? Caden believes only Ella can heal his wounds and repair the fractured relations with his grandfather.Is it possible for her to love him as deeply as he loves her? Does he dare place his faith in a foolish moonstone lore and risk everything for her love?The Moonstone LandingThe Moonstone DukeThe Moonstone MarquessThe Moonstone MajorThe Moonstone GovernessThe Moonstone HeroThe Moonstone PirateMoonstone Landing (novella)Moonstone Angel (novella)

"Ye're under me protection now, lass. 'Tis yers, whether ye accept it or not."The Duke's Guard: The men in black who have sworn an oath to protect the Duke of Wyndmere and his family from enemies that would stop at nothing to discredit and destroy him!Darby Garahan's latest assignment, to uncover the source behind the threat to kill the duke's brother-in-law, is complicated when the angel of the streets asks for his help. He must rescue a young woman who has been lured to London with the promise of employment-only to end up at a boarding house rumored to be a front for a brothel.Aimee Anderson answers an advert for a position at a milliner's shop in London, taking charge of her life after a lord compromised her on the way to Gretna Green a few years earlier, leaving her stranded at an inn.The handsome-as-sin Irishman who rescues Aimee reminds her that the past does not have to define the future if she has the courage to make a change.Rescuing her is just the beginning. He must convince her that she is not damaged goods in order to gain her trust and win her heart and her hand in marriage.Danger stalks in the night, but it will have to challenge The Duke's Enforcer. Nothing short of dying will deter him from his duty to protect the duke and his family!The Duke's GuardBook 1 - The Duke's SwordBook 2 - The Duke's ProtectorBook 3 - The Duke's ShieldBook 4 - The Duke's DragoonBook 5 - The Duke's HammerBook 6 - The Duke's DefenderBook 7 - The Duke's SaberBook 8 - The Duke's EnforcerBook 9 - The Duke's MercenaryBook 10 - The Duke's RapierBook 11 - The Duke's Man-at-ArmsBook 12 - The Duke's LanceBook 13 - The Duke's ChampionBook 14 - The Duke's SharpshooterBook 15 - The Duke's CavalierBook 16 - The Duke's Blade

Can old hatreds be laid aside for the sake of love?For as long as she can remember, Saerla MacBeith has been touched by magic. As a Seer, she is helpless to resist the Visions that come upon her, forewarning misfortunes that may befall those she loves. She has given herself over to cherishing the light that gathers in Glen Bronach, and to defending her home however she may, even if it means marching to battle with a sword in her hand. Living for the sake of others, she has no expectations of love or a family of her own.Rory MacLeod has sworn to conquer all of Glen Bronach and will let nothing stop him-not dire battle wounds, not betrayal by those closest to him, and certainly not a woman. When he captures Saerla in battle, his one thought is to use her as a means to force her sister, the chief MacBeith, to cede him her lands.He has no inkling then that the magic Saerla harbors may weave a spell over him, or that there could ever be a power strong enough to make him lay aside his greed and anger in favor of love.The Three Sisters MacBeithKeeper of the GateKeeper of the HearthKeeper of the Light

And then there was one...Evelina Grace, the last of the three Grace sisters, has vowed to only marry for love, and nothing less. But Fate intervenes.Notorious rake, Lord James Raine, never overreacts. His sister may have eloped with the lowly third son of a viscount, but the situation provides him an opportunity to seduce Evelina Grace, Daisy's friend. Since the moment he met her, he's been unable to get the alluring beauty out of his mind.When Evelina met James, she decided to avoid him at all cost, but through no fault of her own, he's present at every turn, disrupting her thoughts and stirring unwanted feelings. However, when James confronts her at a social event regarding her involvement in his sister's elopement, anger quickly turns to passion, then almost immediately sours. With just one touch of his lips, her fate is sealed when they're caught in the act and James declares they'll marry.Evelina has vowed to wait for true love, and will not go into a forced marriage without a fight. She has her conditions-she'll keep her freedom, engaging in a salon with the ladies of the ton she and her sisters entertain, as well as her dowry. James has no other choice but to agree, although he makes a demand of his own-he wants an heir. Now Evelina's stuck between a rock and a hard place.She may be a wife in name only, but she despises her husband, and she'll never allow him into her bed!The Three GracesA Most Improper DuchessNever Judge a Beast by His CoverBlame it on Lord Raine

She's the only woman he cannot resist.Jerome Saint Yves has always put duty, hard work and family first. Just once, on the eve of returning to his homeland, did he heed his desire and spend an unforgettable night in the arms of a ravishing opera singer. Now his only goal is to make a name for himself as a Parisian architect. But the woman he thought he would never see again is much closer than he believes.Stella Cardinelli is a woman on the run. Pursued by a wicked lord determined to possess her at any cost, bound by a promise made to a dying friend, she flees London and crosses the Channel with a stolen heirloom in her pocket. The prestigious opera houses of Paris offer a fresh start, until she comes face to face with Jerome, the only man who made her understand the true meaning of passion.From the scintillating stage to the underbelly of the city, Jerome and Stella are swept into a storm of danger and fiery obsession.Bleu Blanc RogueBook 1 - Seduction at the ChateauBook 2 - Obsession at the OperaBook 3 - Passion at the Palais Royal

A damaged hero battles love at first sight...Even experienced soldiers have their limits of endurance. For Major Roderick Vale it was Waterloo. Sent on enforced leave of absence after attacking his fellow officers, he returns with his siblings to the family home near Blackhaven in search of peace and healing and a little passionate distraction.The last thing he needs is to fall seriously in love with Lady Helen Conway, a heady mixture of youthful fun, beauty, and astounding artistic talent. She is also the youngest sister of the Earl of Braithwaite and Roderick could not be more unsuitable company for her.Helen disagrees. He fascinates and excites her. Neither his erratic temper nor his past mistresses - nor even his waking nightmares - appal her. She is brave enough to follow her heart and fight off all who would hurt him, even while trying to achieve her own dreams to become an artist of renown.The odds are stacked against them. But when Roderick finally fights for Helen, is it from honour or love? And can she settle for one without the other?One Night in BlackhavenThe Captain's Old LoveThe Earl's Promised BrideThe Soldier's Impossible LoveThe Gambler's Last ChanceThe Poet's Stern CriticThe Rake's MistakeThe Spinster's Last Dance

If he intends to fight dirty, so will she . . .Lady Harriet Hillstow never imagined even in her wildest dreams that she'd discover her father had arranged a marriage for her with the wicked and wily Marquess of Leeds on the very day he shows up with a special license! Never mind the man's unnerving handsomeness, Harriet made a vow to her mother that she would never marry a man who would not fight for her. Can she allow such injustice to occur all because the men are worried about of a few silly wagers circling about town? Certainly not! Leeds is about to discover she is not so timid as the gossip rags claim.William Fitzgerald Hamilton, the Marquess of Leeds, has never been an opportunist. Until the moment a chance to marry the woman of his dreams fell into his lap. There's only one problem. For some reason, Harriet loathes him. William has no choice but to go all in to discover why and win her over, lest the spirited beauty slip through his fingers forever.Will this proposed arrangement become the source of their greatest misery or the surest passion that might just set their marriage aflame?Ladies Who DareBook 1: Almost A ScoundrelBook 2: By No Means A GentlemanBook 3: A Knave By Any Other NamBook 4: A Little Bit Of HellionBook 5: Just About A RakeBook 6: Only A Duke

She never expected a miracle from her enemy . . .After burning her Scottish castle to prevent the English from claiming the ancient gold hidden there, Lady Christian is captured and locked in an iron cage. Desperately ill, she sees an archangel-but he is just the English knight ordered to move her to a convent, take her castle, and find the gold.Sir Gavin Faulkener has secrets of his own-including a gift of healing that brought only tragedy. But the beautiful Scottish rebel unexpectedly recovers in his care and he is ordered to marry her to claim her property-only to discover that her castle is a smoking ruin overrun by loyal Scots and the gold has vanished.As Christian and Gavin search for the treasure before a common enemy can find it, old secrets are exposed, a bond of love grows-and the deepest wounds begin to heal.NOTE: This story was previously published under the title Angel Knight. It now has newly added content for you to enjoy.Celtic HeartsBook 1 - The Hawk LairdBook 2 - The Falcon LairdBook 3 - The Swan Laird

As a cursed duke collides with a determined lady, their dangerous game of trust and temptation will unravel secrets, ignite desires, and change their destinies forever.Henry Lewis, the Duke of Carlisle, has a problem with cards. And dice. And the betting book at White's. Carlisle has never met a wager he won't take or a bet he won't make. Unfortunately, he was cursed by a witch at the age of thirteen, so his luck ends when he turns thirty. In a last attempt to win back his dwindling fortune, Henry wagers it all to the devious Marquess of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury is his archenemy, a man who has been trying to ruin the Carlisle family for years. And when Carlisle puts the last card on the table, Shrewsbury has his revenge. Carlisle is left penniless and homeless. He retreats to his mother's home only to find the marquess has banished his daughter to live on the nearby estate-an estate her father won from Henry.Lady Katherine Malfort has finally crossed a line. She was born with a birthmark on her face and kept hidden away by her family. But when she turns twenty-one, she's no longer content to hide in the shadows. She wants her freedom and to study painting in Paris, a demand which angers her father and results in her banishment to Carlisle Hall. Katie is used to being alone, but she finds some solace in the friendship of the Duchess of Carlisle. Until her son, the duke, arrives. Not only does Katie have no respect for a man who would disregard his mother and gamble away his family's home, she's angry at the way he's neglected the estate and the tenants. For Katie, Carlisle can't leave soon enough.For his part, Carlisle wants to know why the marquess has a vendetta against him. He believes the answer is hidden in the library at Carlisle Hall and needs Katie to help him search it. She agrees, but only if he'll make amends for his neglect of his tenants. Searching the library and aiding the tenants put Henry in Katie's presence more than she'd like. She can't deny her attraction to the handsome duke, but she knows he will never see her as anything other than the marked daughter of his enemy.And even as their relationship grows, can she ever really trust a gambler? Henry sees Katie for the rare woman she is, but can he trust the daughter of his enemy?Misfortunes FavoritesThe King and ViMy Fair KatieAll About Genevieve

You can find every kind of entertainment in the Rogue's Hideaway-song, dance, comedy... and murder.The exposure of Niall Kier's secrets has largely been contained. None of it bothered Miss Kara Levett, in any case. She is fully ready to move forward with their personal plans, but Niall is hesitant, worried he might still face consequences or that she might be affected by scandal or threat.Kara has been patient, but she's growing frustrated-until they are both distracted when a murder in the Rogue's Hideaway, the most infamous music hall in London, takes a personal turn. A friend pleads for intervention in the case and they find an unexpected ally-and perhaps more-in the club's brazen owner.Tensions grow with each twist and turn in the case as Kara and Niall pursue theories and suspects through glittering Society, the splashy theatre community and into the busy, financial world that keeps the Empire afloat.Intrigue-and competition-abound, but the matter takes a dark turn when they find deception is in the air... and closer than they could guess.The Kier and Levett Mystery seriesBook 1 - A Killer in the Crystal PalaceBook 2 - Death from the Druid's GroveBook 3 - Murder on the Mirrored LakeBook 4 - Revenge in the Rogue's HideawayBook 5 - Carnage from the Cursed Crown

When a haunting prophecy leads to revenge - will the truth lead to love?From the moment Isobel of Aberlady sees the stranger emerge from the shadows to spirit her away from a besieged Scottish castle, she knows it is at the cost of her freedom-and his. Renowned for her visions, the lovely, isolated Isobel has been protected until the Scottish rebel takes her hostage for his own ends. Outlawed and unjustly accused of betraying his leader, falconer Sir James Lindsay needs his good name restored-and Lady Isobel, whose prophecy caused his undoing, is his only weapon.Intending to exchange the valuable lady for another hostage, James takes Isobel deep into his forest lair. He does not count on finding an abandoned goshawk who needs his help-nor does he expect to fall in love with the beautiful prophetess. Amid treachery and hope, passion and betrayal, their love becomes the one shining light, a source of retribution, renewal, and finally destiny foretold-and forever ....NOTE: This story was previously published under the title Laird of the Wind. It now has newly added content for you to enjoy.Celtic HeartsBook 1 - The Hawk LairdBook 2 - The Falcon LairdBook 3 - The Swan Laird

He pretended he was her lover. She became his alibi...and his only love.Augustine Bolton lives amid the social whirl and treachery of the stylish court of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte. When Gus's dearest friend, Amber, disappears, Gus must find her before the deputy chief of police finds Amber and carts her off to his bed-or to la Force.But Gus's means are few and her own duties as an agent in Amber's network mean she is also suspect. Gus needs help.Kane Whittington is just the man for the job.He has worked for London merchant-cum-spymaster Scarlett Hawthorne for years and welcomes Scarlett's call to build a large espionage network in Europe. His first task is to find the missing head of Scarlett's espionage network.The best person to help him is the lady's best friend whom he's never met. But when he sets eyes on ravishing Augustine Bolton in Josephine's salon, Kane recognizes the black-haired beauty as the one he kissed years ago on the road to Malmaison during a botched abduction of Bonaparte.Kane must persuade the beautiful Gus to allow him to help her. He suggests the cover for their escapade is simple: They show the gossipy Parisian court they enjoy a mad love affair. Thus, Gus gains an ally-and Kane acquires an alibi.But Gus's ally is a darling man whose kindness thrills her. His alibi is a brave, beautiful woman he cannot give up. Can they find a way to fulfill their missions-and join together to claim their love for a lifetime?Scarlett AffairsBook 1 - Lord Ashley's Beautiful AlibiBook 2 - Lord Ramsey's Red-headed RuinBook 3 - Lord Appleby's Gorgeous ImposterBook 4 - Lord Fournier's Shameless MinxBook 5 - Lord Carlisle's Enticing BaitBook 6 - Lord Halsey's Tempestuous MinxBook 7 - Sir Durham's Disarming AssetBook 8 - The Dowager's Irresistible RogueBook 9 - His Highness's Tender TrapBook 10 - The Duke's Tamed HellionBook 11 - The Marquis's Dangerous EnchantressBook 12 - The Smuggler's Precious CargoBook 13 - The Baron's Brazen ConfidanteBook 14 - His Grace's Guilty PleasureBook 15 - Lord Fox's Rebellious VixenBook 16 - Scarlett's Best Agent

Two broken hearts. Too many secrets. One second chance.Six years ago, Dallan mac Murrough fell in love with the perfect girl. Though he was young when he proposed to her, he knew she was the only woman he could ever love. For reasons she never chose to share, she denied his proposal and shattered his heart. When their paths cross years later, anger and bitterness bubble to the surface despite his best efforts at civility.When Niamh first sees Dallan after years apart, her heart melts. He has all the same qualities as the boy she loved, except he is now very clearly a man-a strong, confident man with eyes that make her forget everything but the memory of him; a man with a gaping wound that she knows she made, and a smile so disarming she'd agree to just about anything.Except marriage.There's no way Niamh will let herself give in to her feelings for Dallan. She broke his heart once because of a secret she carries, and she couldn't bear to do it again. She loves him too much for that.Join Dallan and Niamh in a romance filled with true love, painful secrets, and second chances.Warriors of the FiannaBook 1 - Song of the FiannaBook 2 - Prince of FireBook 3 - Into the Ashes

A man who cherishes his freedom at sea. A woman who fears she will never find her place in Polite Society. Two unlikely people who come together-and find love . . .As a boy, Seth Atwell falls in love with the sea. His uncle, Lord Hopewell, arranges for Seth to become a cabin boy, and over the years, Seth works his way up to the position of captain of a trading vessel. On a return trip home to England, he is shocked to learn that he is the new Viscount Hopewell-and must give up his seafaring ways.Lady Philippa Strong has a zest for life and is always in motion. Curious about everything, with a love of languages and geography, Pippa doesn't want to make her come-out with her twin. Though she adores Georgina, Pippa knows when the ton compares the two Strong twins, she will come up lacking.Seth retreats to Hopewood, his country estate, where he encounters his ducal neighbor's sister. Seth is drawn to Pippa's free spirit and inquisitive nature, and she agrees to give him riding lessons since he has never been atop a horse. The pair grow close, but friendship is not enough for this viscount. He wants to claim Pippa as his viscountess.Can Seth convince Pippa that friends can become lovers-and that love does not limit a woman's opportunities?*Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.The Strongs of ShadowcrestBook #1: The Duke's Unexpected LoveBook #2: The Perks of Loving a ViscountBook #3: Falling for the MarquessBook #4: The Captain and the DuchessBook #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet - includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)Book #6: The Marquess' Quest for LoveBook #7: The Duke's Guide to Winning a Lady

A lady's secret can be a duke's undoing.Scandalous paintings of the ton are taking London by storm, and Joss Rainville, Duke of Somerton, is the latest target. Flattering as the nude is, it simply won't do. Left a failing dukedom by his late father, Joss needs hislatest venture, sole proprietorship in London's newest theatre, to be successful. Any scandal and investors disappear-which he sorely needs. He's going to track down this Anonymous artist and make them pay dearly. Only Joss doesn't expect his trap to catch Lady Ceranora Castlebury, the most frustrating female of his acquaintance... and the most irresistible.Fed up with aristocratic, over-entitled men dictating the rules of society, Nora sets about putting them in their proper place. A brilliant artist, she takes great satisfaction in painting noblemen in the nude, giving them a taste of what it's like to be a woman, to feel exposed and powerless. When she paints the Duke of Somerton and he miraculously tracks her down, she realizes she's perhaps gone too far. But she refuses to apologize. Men don't, why should she? Oh no, Nora won't apologize to the duke for the insubordinate attitude, or the argument... but she will apologize for the kiss that lands them unexpectedly in wedlock.One passionate kiss in a moonlit garden and their fates are sealed. Forced to marry, they cannot deny their attraction. But when Nora's secret is uncovered and revenge comes calling, they discover they cannot deny their hearts, either.Now Joss must save Nora and their love . . . before it's too late!The CastleburysMayfair MisfitDuke UndoneDockside DuchessLondon's Leading LadyBow Street Baron

Kidnapping should be a Deadly Sin...especially if you lose your heart.Malcolm Sinclair, former soldier, and mercenary has once more run afoul of the authorities. He needs a quick escape back to London which Lord Buckmore is only too happy to provide, if only Malcolm will perform a small task. Kidnap the young lady Buckmore wishes to wed from her overzealous, overprotective cousin.Seems simple enough.Miss Alyss Brooks is known for her scathing tongue, her ability to wield a parasol most proficiently, and her absolute dislike of her cousin's suitor, Lord Buckmore. When Alyss is mistaken for her cousin, she sees an opportunity to confront the vile young lord once and for all.Instead of vengeance, Alyss finds herself stranded far from London with no way home. A thunderstorm makes matters worse. She's robbed. Worst of all, the only man willing to offer any assistance is her kidnapper, Sinclair.Can Alyss risk spending the night trapped with her handsome abductor? How can she not?Sinfully Yours is book 4 in the bestselling series, The Five Deadly Sins from Kathleen Ayers.Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.The Five Deadly SinsSinfully WedSinfully TemptedSinfully MineSinfully YoursSinfully Wanton

A lady art thief, an earl, and a scorchingly sexy heist gone wrong in all the best ways.As a duke's twin sister, Lady Summer is used to being both noticed and ignored-and she finally means to use it to her advantage.First, she steals art from The Mayfair Art Collectors Society with none the wiser. Well, except for Eliot Howard, the Earl of Blackpool, a rakehell and the bane of her existence. But as the art she steals with her madcap friends rightfully belongs to Eliot's aunt, Summer is certain he will not get in the way.The trouble is, she has also accidentally stolen a list of women spies working for the Crown. Someone is using the art exhibit to pass messages about an auction to sell off the code that will reveal the names and put them all in danger. Summer is determined to protect them.Eliot is determined to protect Summer above all, even as they work together to take down the auction. He has loved Summer for over a decade and he sees the brilliant and passionate woman beneath the perfect exterior.He means to have them both: thief and duke's daughter.The Dainty DevilsThe Duchess GamesThe Countess CaperThe Husband Heist

A broken engagement, a duke, and a house party...When Luke Beauchamp, Duke of Ashcott, was thrown from his beloved's home by her brother, there was only one thing to do: become a spy and run away to France.Perhaps not his finest moment-but he's learned from his mistake, and is determined to win Lady Margaret Everleigh, his one true love, back. The trouble is, she has absolutely no desire to see him, and plenty of witty remarks at his expense.When Luke knows what he wants, he gets it. He's the most scandalous rake in the ton, and he'll do anything, even orchestrating a "surprise" meeting at a fortnight-long house party, to win her back.Lady Margaret, or Peggy to those she loves, isn't buying it. All this remorse is too little, too late. Where's Luke even been since he abandoned her to the scandal of a broken engagement?Try as she might, Peggy can't entirely escape either Luke, or her feelings for him-but unfortunately a few other house guests at this party have plans for her that she may not like...Will Luke ever humble himself to reveal his true feelings to Peggy-and will Peggy finally admit to herself, let alone the man she once loved and lost, that the best things in life are dukes?This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.Dukes in DangerDon't Judge a Duke By His CoverStrike While the Duke is HotThe Duke is Mightier than the SwordA Duke in Time Saves NineEvery Duke Has His PricePut Your Best Duke ForwardWhere There's a Duke, There's a WayCuriosity Killed the DukePlay with Dukes, Get BurnedThe Best Things in Life are DukesA Duke a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayAll Good Dukes Come to an End

He's heat and sin. She's ice and proper. Between them, a storm of passion is brewing.On the shelf Miss Amelia Hasting has no time for frivolity. Companion to a willful nineteen-year-old nouveau riche heiress seeking a match with a titled gentleman, Mia's only task is steering her charge away from rogues and scoundrels, but when it's her peace of mind that is threatened by an overly handsome and very wicked viscount, she must do something, and fast, to keep both herself and her charge out of his bed, even if she's curiously tempted by him.Rakish Nicholas Devlin, Viscount Wycliffe, is suffering from ennui. Now that the war is over and there's no need for his smuggling services, he requires a fortune, which means sacrificing himself to parson's mousetrap with a young woman who has more bosom than brains. Despite his protests, when he meets a stubborn, companion indifferent to his charm, he forgets the heiress into order to knock Amelia from her icy pedestal and discover her fire.Though Mia's protective of her charge, it's obvious his attention has been on her all along. The more she fights the forbidden attraction, the more he teases. Knowing he's met his match in all the ways that matter, forced proximity ensures Nicholas' seduction attempts with the fascinating companion, thinking his insistent pursuit will wane once he beds her, yet that act only brings more complications for the enemies to lovers. Passion grows, threatening to shatter them both, unless they accept the truth-they're in love......despite the scandal that will surely follow.The Hasting SistersBook 1 - The Devil's GameBook 2 - A Second Summertime CourtshipBook 3 - An Impossible Match

She returned to England to put him in his place-not to put herself in his bed.Alec Douglas, Duke of Lionwraith, a war hero betrayed on the home front while he was away at battle, trusts no one and prefers his solitude. But when his sister begs for help because she is ruined, he vows to make the man responsible pay. When the vile rakehell proves impossible to find, Alec isn't swayed. He can just as easily destroy his enemy with a subtler attack. The Marquess of Ardsmere's business provides the best wines and rarest imports to the finest houses in all the realm-but by the time Alec is finished, West Belgium International will cease to exist.But the despicable marquess can't be the ruination of Alec's sister, because the man does not exist. However, Lady Francis, better known as Frannie and sometimes as the Marchioness of Ardsmere, is quite real. Born in Belgium after a terrible accident killed her father, Frannie was introduced to the world as the family's ward rather than an Ardsmere daughter, and a fake Ardsmere son was fabricated for her to marry to keep the wealth, lands, and privileges of the title away from a heartless cousin. The ruse has served quite well, but now some quarrelsome duke threatens everything because his lightskirt sister tossed her reputation to the wind and ridiculously named the pretend marquess responsible.Frannie is not about to lose her lucrative empire or expose herself as a fraud. There's naught to be done but assume her usual role as the imaginary marquess's wife and put the deplorable duke in his place. However, when she meets Alec's sweet, trusting sister, she can't bring herself to finish the poor girl off or take down her handsome brother. Cursing her soft-heartedness, Frannie agrees to help Alec. Not just because he's a tempting challenge she can't resist, but also because his sister is kindness itself.While tracking down the real foe responsible, Alec and Frannie come together in a complicated dance that not only risks riches and reputations but also their hearts. Frannie's life of lies has always provided everything she needs-except love. What's she to do when the man who steals her heart despises anything that isn't true?What do a skillful liar and a man drowning in bitterness have in common? Loneliness and pent-up passion. An exciting combination until secrets are revealed and everything falls apart.The Sisterhood of Independent LadiesBook 1 - To Steal a DukeBook 2 - To Steal a MarquessBook 3 - To Steal an Earl

Sweet heiress Poppy Morton is finally engaged to the man she loves, but a former childhood love is out to steal him.Poppy and her beloved Sergeant Henry Dyngley are engaged. But her future sister-in-law is dismissive of her humble origins and newly inherited wealth, and while Henry and his brother try to hide Poppy's illegitimacy from their father, a former childhood love of Henry's arrives, with a claim that they are in fact, engaged.Miss Honoria Penwrith is everything Poppy is not; a former aristocrat from a family close to the Dyngleys who is now down on her luck, she is welcomed by the Dyngleys as one of their own. But despite Henry's promise that he is loyal to Poppy, Miss Penwrith does everything she can to separate the happy couple.On the eve of a storm, the families come together at the Dyngleys' manor, when Poppy's origin as the illegitimate daughter of a peer and his mistress is exposed, ruining all chances she has of marrying the man she loves. But when Sir Dyngley is attacked, a knife is left in a guest's pillow, and Miss Penwrith's wedding dress is ruined, trouble is afoot.Trapped together until the storm lessens, no one is safe, and everyone is a suspect. Someone is causing little disturbances, but who? Could it be the ghost that stalks the halls? Amidst death, engagements, and dishonor, Poppy and Henry must find out who is behind this, or discover the true meaning of betrayal.Welcome to the final book in the exciting new series The Perfect Poison Murders from bestselling author E.L. Johnson!The Perfect Poison MurdersThe Strangled ServantThe Poisoned ClergymanThe Mistress MurdersThe Deadly Debutante

A Poetical Lady and a Perplexed LordJuliet Bennington is the fifth and youngest daughter of the Earl of Westmont. The ton has been rather shaken over the past four seasons as each of her elder sisters made their debut. Society is bracing itself for one more go round with a Bennington lady, though Juliet herself is rather sanguine. After all, her requirement is so obvious-she is a poetess, and therefore must wed a poet. If her poet is poor and lives in a garret, that is no matter. She does not give a toss for worldly things.Rupert Doncaster, Marquess of Hamill, was up on his feet before he'd been in the world ten months and he's rarely sat down since. If there is a horse race, he is in it, he trains with Gentleman Jackson, he fences, he hunts, he sails, he swims, he even runs round the park at dawn for the sheer fun of it. He is the ultimate Corinthian, and he rarely slows down, though a glimpse of Juliet Bennington has stopped him in his tracks.If only he could understand half of what this charming lady says. What is a blazing orb?Juliet is powerfully drawn to the athletic marquess, but she regretfully admits they can have no future. She must be able to share grand ideas and a passionate devotion to language, she must be able to look at the sunrise with her beloved and they both at the same time cry, "Ah, blazing orb!"While it has been intriguing to observe Lord Hamill in all his physicality, they are not suited. On the other hand, Mr. Roundbat is not nearly as nice to look at, but he is a poet, even going so far as to write poems in the Japanese style. That is where her destiny lies.It really should have been that simple. Though, nobody had factored in a cabal of moneylenders, a mysterious herald, a sly boy emerging from the Rats' Castle, or a certain lady's heart overruling her head.A Very Fine MuddleRomance Me, ViscountBe Daring, DukeStand With Me, EarlSweep Me Up, BaronWrite for Me, MarquessConvince Me, Viscount

Sometimes finding love can become our biggest weakness...Wymar Norwood understands responsibility. His two brothers have been in his care since his parent's death. With his title and lands stripped from him by the usurper Stephen, he aligns himself with the Empress Matilda, the rightful Queen of England. If he can win her favor and become her champion knight, he prays all will be returned to him.Lady Ceridwen Ward of Norwich is out to prove not only to herself but the Empress that she is more than capable of protecting those she loves. She hides herself in the guise of a knight and follows along with her men to Lincoln to raise her sword for the Empress's cause. But life can become complicated, especially after your identity is revealed.But Wymar and Ceridwen have a common enemy who is bent on revenge. They will need to search their souls and overcome grief in order for their love to survive life's greatest test.The Knights of the AnarchyKnight of DarknessKnight of ChaosKnight of HavocKnight of Mayhem

She believes she is incapable of being loved. He has loved her his entire life. A mysterious letter will force two friends to face the truth hiding in plain sight.Lydia Dailey has never been described as particularly friendly or bright. Luckily for her, she grew up in idyllic Bainbridge with a tightknit group of young ladies who love and accept her for who she is. If only she could get even one gentleman from the ton to do the same. After four unsuccessful Seasons, Lydia is more convinced than ever that she's much too dour to endear any man to her. As she looks forward to yet another Season of disappointment, she receives a mysterious letter signed only by a "Lady Swan." The letter gives Lydia strange advice-"Perhaps the one you seek is nearer than you think"-and instantly sparks an idea.An impossible idea. It seems to Lydia that this Lady Swan is pointing to her best friend, Sebastian Harrowsmith. She's never considered him as anything more than that. Besides, they're complete opposites. Where Lydia is cold and rigid, Sebastian is lighthearted and amiable. They could never make a happy marriage.When Sebastian agrees to help Lydia solve the mystery within Lady Swan's letter, it seems clear that he has no intention of being the answer...until Lydia starts noticing something stirring in her own heart.Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader's imagination.Society of SwansBook 1 - Awaken the HeartBook 2 - Calm the StormBook 3 - Revisit the PastBook 4 - Find the LightBook 5 - Touch the SkyBook 6 - Keep the Peace

A virgin widow running her own company. A man who returns home after years at sea. An oddly-matched couple-who may not be so incompatible after all . . .James Jones recalls little of his past, only remembering being taken as a young boy and growing up on the Seven Seas. Rising from cabin boy to captain of a ship, a chance encounter with a drunken stranger leads James back to his family, where he discovers he is the heir to the dying Duke of Seaton.Sophie Grant, daughter of a viscount, never made her come-out, thanks to her father's bad investments, which were paid off by Josiah Grant, owner of one of the leading shipping lines in Great Britain. As part of the arrangement, the shy Sophie is given to Josiah in marriage. Her new, much older husband helps Sophie to gain confidence in herself by teaching her all about how to run his shipping empire.James, a former captain for one of Grant's vessels, encounters the now-widowed Sophie and feels a connection with the efficient, intelligent woman. Rebelling against his new role as a leading member of the ton, he despises Polite Society and its expectation that he wed some titled gentleman's bird-witted daughter-because James is increasingly drawn to the gossiped-about, independent Sophie Grant.Will a newly-minted duke be able to win the heart of a woman who spurns the ton and has built a satisfying life for herself?Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. The Strongs of ShadowcrestBook #1: The Duke's Unexpected LoveBook #2: The Perks of Loving a ViscountBook #3: Falling for the MarquessBook #4: The Captain and the DuchessBook #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet - includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)Book #6: The Marquess' Quest for LoveBook #7: The Duke's Guide to Winning a Lady

A duchess with nothing to lose...After a disastrous wedding night followed by eighteen months of isolation at her husband's country estate, the Duchess of Southwick has grown tired of being lonely. There's only so many books a person can read, and Mara has read most of them twice. So she's made a decision. For the first time since her wedding, she's traveling to London for the Season. And while she's there, this meek, shy mouse of a wallflower who has never met a shade of beige she didn't like will do the unthinkable.Mara Buxton, Duchess of Southwick, is going to take a lover.A duke with everything to gain...When Ambrose hears the rumors swirling about his wife, his initial reaction is scornful amusement. Mara, step out on him? Absurd. While a fiery spark of attraction first drew them together, it was extinguished long ago. The Duchess of Southwick, for all her beauty, is cold as ice, and the only thing she has a chance of inviting into her bed is snow. But when Ambrose discovers that she really does intend to have an affair, his amusement quickly turns to incredulity and then to jealousy. Mara is his wife, dammit.If anyone is going to make her burn with passion...it's him.Ladies of SeductionBook 1 - The Duchess Takes a LoverBook 2 - The Lady Courts a MarquessBook 3 - The Countess Kisses a Rogue

If nice things come in small packages, surely lovely things come in larger ones?In the unforgiving world of Regency-era London, Isabelle Carrington bears the weight of society's harshest judgments. Her ample curves and gentle nature make her a target of ridicule in a world obsessed with superficial beauty. But when Henry, Lord Gosforth, crosses paths with this resilient young woman, his heart is captivated by her beauty, inside and out.Henry, a man of privilege and position, finds himself irresistibly drawn to Isabelle's warmth and intelligence. Determined to breach the walls society has built around her, he embarks on a journey to prove that true love knows no boundaries. But can he convince Isabelle that her worth is not defined by the cruel opinions of others but by the depth of her heart and the strength of her character?When a man dies in full view of his guests attending a hot air balloon demonstration, Henry is forced to investigate, and it is Isabelle he turns to for assistance. Is the death an accident or something far more sinister? Henry can't be sure, and as the inquiry proceeds amidst a house full of suspects, the two form a fragile bond.But as Henry's past catches up with him and Isabelle's insecurities rise to the surface, their problems multiply. Uncovering the truth could come at a cost, one that Henry grasps almost too late. He too must break free of his shackles and overcome his self-imposed isolation.Isabelle finds it hard to credit that this handsome, supremely eligible man could be genuinely attracted to her, but staring death in the face tends to sharpen one's perspective. Is she brave enough to leap into the unknown and embrace a future she never expected?In a world where beauty is skin-deep, Captivating the Earl is a poignant and heartfelt tale of a love that transcends society's standards. Join Isabelle and Henry as they navigate the treacherous waters of class and prejudice, proving that love, acceptance, and self-worth are the most powerful forces of all.Will their love defy the odds? Find out in this enchanting historical romance.The Country House Romantic MysteriesPersuading the EarlBeguiling the EarlCaptivating the Earl

Can a man ever give too many gifts to a woman he refuses to touch?Daniel Vaughn, Duke of Thornfalcone, never expected to be a duke. Now he's attempting to pay off his dead brother's mistress, Nora Harvey, who is absolutely refusing to accept anything from him. His whole life has changed, people won't stop bowing when he approaches, and even his sister refuses to stop calling him "Your Grace". Daniel needs to just fix something, as he used to do in his old spying life.Nora Harvey, his brother's old mistress, will accept his beneficence. Whether she likes it or not. But Nora doesn't want this bizarrely kind Duke's help. She knows what men really want, and she's waiting for this Daniel to suddenly demand what every man demands.You know. That.But though his natural shyness keeps him back, the heat growing between them threatens to burn through all their good intentions and cross all of Society's lines. Such a shame that Nora has more than one secret which will soon radically alter Daniel's life and put them both in danger...Can Daniel restrain himself from kissing his brother's ex-mistress-and will Nora ever tell him that she never actually accepted his brother's attentions?This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.Dukes in DangerDon't Judge a Duke By His CoverStrike While the Duke is HotThe Duke is Mightier than the SwordA Duke in Time Saves NineEvery Duke Has His PricePut Your Best Duke ForwardWhere There's a Duke, There's a WayCuriosity Killed the DukePlay with Dukes, Get BurnedThe Best Things in Life are DukesA Duke a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayAll Good Dukes Come to an End