Known as a gossip and for never being able to keep a secret, Morag Douglas longs to change her reputation. She strives to do great things like her sister and cousins, and desires to be a true member of the Followers of the Secret Heart. Then an opportunity arises for her to be mentored in this secret group of strong women. But when she meets up with the mysterious knight, Sir Bedivere, her plans go astray.

Sir Bedivere Hamilton arrives at Rothbury Castle harboring a dark secret. He is an assassin with one more job to do before his debt will be paid. But when his last mission directly involves Morag, a woman who has taken his interest, he must make a choice that could change both their lives forever.

Can a woman who has everything to prove help save a man from making the biggest mistake of his life? And will a man with a debt to pay commit treason to protect the woman he loves?

 

The Matchmaker:

Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmaker to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip that she is an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she has never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at her upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance.

The Novice:

Lord Etienne de Beynac, the youngest of six boys, has managed to disgrace his family with his wild ways. When his father and brothers disown him he has no choice but to agree to his father's terms. He joins a monastery as a novice across the channel, in England.

Etienne gets one last chance for redemption before he finalizes his vows to live the rest of his life as a monk. As a favor to his brother, he goes to Grimsthorpe Castle to spy on his brother's betrothed, Lady Philippa. He needs to find out if she is a proper lady with whom his family can align. But once there, he discovers a strong attraction to Lady Philippa that threatens his plans to be a monk.

Will a St. Valentine's Day dance bring two misfits together in love? And will a man slated for a life of celibacy and poverty be able to put down the rosary and pick up the sword to fight for the woman he loves?

 

A highlander from the ancient past, a woman from the present day, and a torrid déjà vu that threatens to overwhelm them.

Jenna Cameron has sacrificed much for her career as an architect, particularly when it comes to love. But when the collapse of a building sends her back to 14th century Scotland, the brawny highlander who finds her changes all that—almost in an instant.

Domnall Mag Raith can scarce believe Jenna’s sudden appearance in the enchanted forest. He and his band of brothers once landed there in exactly the same way. Not only does the lass bear the same baffling tattoos as he and his men, but a powerful attraction binds him to her for reasons he cannot comprehend.

But as Jenna and Domnall search for any clue that could help, one of the oldest and grimmest of all Celtic legends is about to find them.

Domnall is the first book in the Immortal Highlander Clan Mag Raith series. If you love hard-bodied heroes, their mythic world, and the brave heroines who win their hearts, then you’ll love this sizzling series. Visit the romantic realm of the Immortal Highlanders by picking up a copy of this book today. Mature readers comfortable with dark themes only please.

I thought I had everything I needed - then Nate walked into my life.
 

Catriona
Dav might be a prince, but he's still a bastard. Not the kind where mama had him out of wedlock, but the "I screwed over my brother and tried to take his crown" kind of bastard. Yeah, that kind. The kind I ought to hate.

So why am I letting him get close enough to affect me this way? Why does my breath catch in my throat and my heart skip a beat every time he's near?

Why does my body crave his touch, when everything inside is screaming the exact opposite?

Run, Cat. Run.

Davide
Cat is nothing like my usual kind of lover. She's blonde, for starters. Quite stocky. And short. And she doesn't seem to mind getting her hands dirty.

I need a woman I can be proud to show off to the family, and then tame her into submission in the bedroom.

I need anyone but my new bodyguard, Cat.

So why can't I stop obsessing over a woman who clearly thinks I'm worth less than the dirt on her scuffed ex-Army boots?

Maybe I should bed her anyway. Scratch the itch. Get these wild thoughts of her out of my system for good.

Come, Cat. Come.

A sizzling new stand-alone romance in the Rich & Royal series by a USA Today bestselling author. If you enjoy steamy royal scandals, billionaires and bodyguards, then you'll love this one! Guaranteed happy-for-now ending.

A decadent look at one of the most intriguing monarchs in history…

“A must read romance!”~ Serena Chase, Special for USA TODAY                                                                                       

Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia--at any cost.

Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family--and herself--Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.

Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.
In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?

Don't miss the series dubbed a “must-read romance” by the USA Today and “An entertaining and racy read” by School Library Journal. Fans of the hit TV show REIGN will devour this scandalous glimpse into the life of one of the most vibrant women in history. This series is complete with all three books available to read today.

For readers who like historical fiction with a bit of a love story.

It is a life built on secrets, lust, and lies, and Sydnee Sauveterre is at the center of the charade. Used as a source of income at a stand on the Natchez Trace, she escapes at a young age to start a new life in Louisiana. Gifted with visions and a knowledge of Hoodoo, Sydnee must find her way through the quagmire of danger and deceit that is 19th Century New Orleans. She bands together with four friends to create an illusion within the elegant, high society of the Louisiana Creole. It is a risky charade meant to fulfill all of their secret desires, and Sydnee gambles everything, including love, to lead this double life. Will she survive the grand masquerade?

"Once again Amanda Hughes splashes the pages with gritty adventure and love stories about audacious women in the 18th and 19th Century. Her page-turning tales will keep you on the edge of your seat as you take wild rides through dramatic and dazzling periods of history."

 

Lord Seth Templeton has no desire for life to change. He enjoyed every minute of his bachelor existence. Anyway, his older brother, the Marquis of Eastbrook, partakes in enough seriousness for one family. His reputation as a rake has never caused him any problems…until now.

Now, he must find a wife. And quickly.

According to the terms of the inheritance, he must be engaged within two months or forfeit his grandfather’s money—money that would save his family. Finding a wife would be easy enough for a man like Seth but he’s certainly not ready to settle down. Surely there must be a way out of this situation…?

In search of a solution, Seth finds himself in the depths of a place in which he never thought he’d set foot...

A library.

He also finds himself spending time with the clever Miss Prudence Hartley. The woman is a whizz with books and the law, and is thus, extremely useful to Seth. He needs her—for her strangely vast brain only of course.

After all, what does it matter if he likes the way she pouts as she reads a book or furrows her brow in concentration? He’s a rake. And nothing will change that.

When Lady Alyse de Courcy is betrothed to Sir Geoffrey Longford, she has no choice but to make the best of a bad bargain. The hulking knight is far from her ideal man, and although he does possess some wit and charm, he is no match for the sinfully sensual man she secretly admires, Thomas, Earl of Braeton, her betrothed’s best friend.

From the first, Sir Geoffrey finds himself smitten by Lady Alyse, and, despite her infatuation with his friend, vows to win her love. When Geoffrey puts his mind to wooing Alyse, he is delighted to find her succumbing to his seduction. But when cruel circumstances separate them, Geoffrey must watch helplessly as Thomas steps in to protect Alyse—and falls in love with her himself.

As the three courtiers accompany Princess Joanna to her wedding in Spain, they run headlong into the Black Plague. With her world plunged into chaos, Alyse struggles with her feelings for both the men she loves. But which love will survive?

The Casanovas.

Twelve of the world’s most eligible bachelors are personally invited to take a seat on this exclusive, private match-making club. (Piper: Sharing is caring?)

The purpose? To find the perfect wife. Ten women are considered, but only one is chosen. Each of these men are after one lucky girl’s heart. Vetting these ladies is a year long event. Contests. Forms. Interviews. Demonstrations. Galas. (Piper: All of which I missed. Darn.)

The prize? One million dollars or a ring from the bachelor of her choice after the yearlong mutli-engagement period is over. Lady’s choice. (Piper: Show me the money.)

The problem? Me. I need cash more than anyone could possibly understand, and there’s no way in hell I’d ever be invited to woo twelve men for a chunk of change. (Piper: Good thing I know the coordinator.)

The promise? To save my family from losing their house, their business and their hope. All I need is a shot at the position. (Piper: Determination, haircare products and a strut like I own the place will do the rest.)

Piper: These boys are in for a treat. Maybe. Possibly. What did I just get myself into?

The Casanova Club – Only one can win her heart.

Note to the Reader: This is a 13 book sexy romantic comedy series with monthly releases in 2019. We'll be following the journey of Piper, one funny, down-to-earth young woman, and her willingness to give up everything to save her family. The books are standalone in nature, but do have references to the books before as Piper will spend a month with each member of the 2019 Casanova Club. Voting will begin in early February and run all year long. That's right. You get to vote on who Piper ends up. More to come on that! Enjoy. I did.

A breathtaking romance - two strong women and their unbreakable love. At the end of World War II, lovers Eva and Zoe flee to Australia to seek refuge and forge a new life. But can their passion survive the dangers that follow them? Eva struggles with the ramifications of her tortured past as she tries to overcome the mental constraints forced upon her. She is unable to physically show her love for Zoe without feeling the effects of the aversion treatments she was subjected to as a teenager. Eva tries to find a way to break the mental shackles but it's harder than she anticipated.

Zoe will never be described as a patient woman but for Eva she is willing to wait for those shackles to be broken. In the meantime, Zoe is working in a restaurant and not following her dreams. Zoe's life long dream of being an artist is just a dream but Eva has a plan to make that happen even if means working at a menial, back breaking job.

Shadows from their past and machinations of old enemies plunge them into mortal danger. They are about to find out the hard way that moving thousands of miles away does not protect them from those that wish them harm.

Awards:

- Bronze Award Winner - Historical Romance 2015 Readers' Favorite Awards
Awards:

No Christmas will ever be the same after Cole and Maia meet on a snowy western ranch… Find out why in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s romantic holiday e-novella!

When Cole Steele, a womanizer rumored to have killed his father, meets Maia Armstrong, a veterinarian rumored to practice magic, the sizzling romance could melt all the snow on his Wyoming ranch. And when an injured horse brings them together, Cole can’t help but believe that Maia casts spells on animals—and men. What else could explain the burning passion he feels for her and the thawing of his heart just in time for Christmas?

Victorian London, 1895….Henrietta Jones is about to snap!

Wild and unmanageable, “Harry” runs away to buy a horseless carriage and a pair of red buttoned up boots. She instantly dislikes an arrogant American, and when she can’t intimidate him, she falls in love with his automobile, needles him, taunts him, flaunts her ice maiden look until he is driven mad, and then plots to straighten his nose.

The first Henrietta Jones was blessed with a daughter who has grown up to be more extreme and full of the devil than anyone else in Victorian England. After being ridiculously trained to cheat at life and kill men with two fingers she rebels. She’s had enough.

But somebody wants Joshua dead. She discovers a murderous scheme to destroy England, and upsets the beautiful but brutal red-lipped cigarette-smoking Magda von Uxhuell-GIllenband, who tries to seduce Joshua and then tries to kill him.

She postpones plans to turn wild, to unravel automobile murders, a deadly secret treaty, and save a stupid boy. She seems to be England’s top spy but nobody has told her. She becomes a brilliant detective but steals the evidence. She enters the first London to Brighton Automobile Race, and fights a femme fatale in the last duel in Hyde Park.

Only Harry can save the country from chaos, but can Joshua stand the pace?
And how will she fix that infuriating broken nose!

She loves Christmas. He can’t stand it. Could getting trapped together in an avalanche bring new joy to both their worlds?

Riley McKinley has always loved Christmas, and is heartbroken when she's called out of town to broker a real estate deal over the holidays. Still, she knows this could be a career-maker for her—even if it means being away from her family during the most wonderful time of the year.

Ski instructor, Sebastian Rockwell, wants nothing more than to escape the holiday frenzy back home. When he's offered some extra hours at his Fairbanks resort, he jumps at the chance for a no-stress holiday. Unfortunately, stress still finds him in the form of a snowmobiling misadventure that leaves him and Riley trapped behind an avalanche wall on Christmas Eve.

Will these two opposites find their way out of disaster and into each other's hearts, or will this be the last Christmas either of them ever sees? Don't miss your chance to find out what happens next in this sweet contemporary romance, perfect for holiday lovers and grinches alike!

"The most beautiful love letter ever is found within the pages... Ms. Storm blends beautiful scenery with an epic romance in a short but sweet tale." ★★★★★ from Isha Coleman

"Melissa Storm has done it again... This is one of her best books ever." ★★★★★ from Rose

"I loved this book. It was not only romance but about changes you make for love. Melissa Storm has done it again!" ★★★★★ from Lenda Burns

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Alaska Sunrise Romances are quick, light-hearted romances that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. It's time to indulge in a sweet Alaskan get-away!

•Book 1: Must Love Music
•Book 2: Must Love Military
•Book 3: Must Love Mistletoe
•Book 4: Must Love Mutts
•Book 5: Must Love Mommy
•Book 6: Must Love Moo
•Book 7: Must Love Mustangs
•Book 8: Must Love Miracles
•Book 9: Must Love Mermaids
•Book 10: Must Love Movie Star

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melissa Storm is a mother first, and everything else second. Writing is her way of showing her daughter just how beautiful life can be, when you pay attention to the everyday wonders that surround us. So, of course, her USA Today bestselling fiction is highly personal and often based on true stories.

Melissa loves books so much, she married fellow author Falcon Storm. When she's not reading, writing, or child-rearing, she spends time relaxing at home in the company of her six dogs, cockatiel, and a rescue cat named Schrödinger. She never misses an episode of The Bachelor, because priorities.

She deserted his crew, and Captain Dominic Bold has yet to forgive Adanya for her betrayal. He has a score to settle…preferably in his bed.

Considered the scourge of the Atlantic by the British, the dread pirate Captain Adanya Mbwana fears nothing—except the past. When she finds herself stuck on the ship of the very man she ran away from five years ago, can she withstand the rush of feelings she thought long buried? Can she resist his hot and demanding touch?

Fellow pirate Captain Dominic Bold rues the day he allowed Adanya onto his ship and into his bed. But now that she is back in his life, will he be making a bigger mistake if he lets her go?

If you like swashbuckling alpha males with strong females to match, then you’ll love Em Brown’s lusty tale.

Get Claiming a Pirate today to take a steamy adventure on the high seas!

Mystical, sensual, passionate, intense... Their love is as magical as the woods it was born in, but can it survive in the real world?

Princess Lilliana is fighting for her freedom in a world governed by men and falling in love with its dominant, charismatic leader is not part of her plan…

When Princess Lilliana is abandoned by her cruel uncle in the perilous woods of Sapphira, she relishes the first moments of freedom in her restricted life and vows, if she survives, to never obey a man’s command again.

Lord Elijah finds a beautiful, naked woman dying in the woods. He is shocked to discover she is the princess of his deadliest enemies and stunned by the immediate onslaught of strange new feelings of love and tenderness when he looks into her eyes.

Lilliana and Elijah are thrust together in a desperate situation beyond their control – to ensure Lilliana’s safety they must promise themselves to each other and consummate their union in the woods that very night. Entranced by the tender, uninhibited passion of their lovemaking, they are propelled headlong into an intense, tempestuous relationship for which neither is prepared. All too soon, Lilliana realises she has fallen hopelessly in love with a dominant alpha male used to absolute obedience in all things...

Lilliana rebels against her powerful lover and his patriarchal world as together they embark on a passionate, sensual journey, fighting to retain the magic they found in the woods. Is Lilliana ready to embrace Elijah’s dark desires and domineering nature or will she begin a brave new life alone? And can Elijah accept his new-found vulnerability and learn to control his terrible fury before it destroys the woman he loves? Overwhelmed by the intensity of their love for each other, Lilliana and Elijah’s conflicting emotions spiral out of control, setting in motion a devastating chain of events that threaten to tear them apart forevermore…

Breathtakingly romantic and seductively sensual, discover the magical world of Lost in the Woods today!

If you enjoy the Regency romps of Georgette Heyer and prefer your heat levels scorching hot, you'll love this fun and romantic novella. In this super steamy historical romance, the Earl of Blythe turns the tables on a meddling Regency miss.

Determined to save her cousin from certain ruin at the hands a notorious rake, Miss Heloise Merrill impersonates her cousin and takes her place at the 'Chateau of Debauchery.' She intends to convince the rake – Sebastian Cadwell, Earl of Blythe -- to turn his attentions elsewhere.

Deprived of his intended guest, Sebastian decides to provide the meddling Miss Merrill a much deserved set-down. But when things take a decidedly hot turn, he finds he wants to go beyond a simple set-down.

Can Heloise stand her ground or will she surrender to the rake?

It began nearly four hundred years ago. The Conall clan and all their people were murdered in a surprise attack, their beloved castle and all evidence of who destroyed them burned to the ground with their bodies. In the centuries following, archaeologists searched through the ruins looking for any evidence of what or who had caused the untimely demise of such a powerful Scottish clan. All efforts were fruitless, until a spell put in place by an ancient Conall ancestor finally began to work its magic...

Texas kindergarten teacher, Brielle Montgomery, finds comfort in the mundane routines of her life, but when her archaeologist mother asks her to accompany her on a dig in Scotland, she decides to step out of her comfort zone. Once in Scotland, they discover a secret spell room below the castle ruins, and Bri finds herself transported back in time and suddenly married to the castle's ill-fated Laird. Now, she must work to change the fate of his people, all while trying to find a way to return to her home and century. But with each passing day, Bri finds herself falling more deeply in love with her new husband. If she can find a spell to bring her home, will she use it? And if she stays, will it ultimately mean her own death as well.

A young woman finds her loyalties tested beyond limit and her desires torn beyond measure in 1846 California.

After sailing around Cape Horn, and barely surviving the perilous journey, devout Protestant Rachel Tyler, arrives in California just in time for her father’s wedding and the unfolding of the Bear Flag Revolt. Though already engaged to marry a minister in Massachusetts, Rachel’s ambitious father arranges her betrothal to Roman Vasquez, a blue-blooded Catholic son of the gente de razón, the ruling class of California.

Roman, a proud, Spanish soldier is ready to fight and die for his homeland. As the Yankee rebels raise their bear flag in Sonoma square, the last thing Roman wants is an arranged marriage to the American daughter of his enemy Joshua Tyler. But his Uncle Pedro, the Patrón of the family, has other plans.

Neither Rachel nor Roman desire this unlikely engagement that assaults their religious beliefs, but they cannot escape the passion flaming between them as war looms on the horizon and bitter rivals rise up to destroy them amid the breathtaking backdrop of the last days of the Californios.

Until the Day Breaks is the first book in the sweeping saga of California Rising, a tale of love, intrigue, and destiny, where passionate men and women lay the foundation of the Golden State with their very lives.

He wants passion in the bedroom. She’s inhibited and inexperienced. Can a nobleman and his wife reignite their spark by hiding in plain sight?

Regency England. Ever since their disastrous wedding night, Leopold Spencer, the Baron Ramsay, has barely touched his shy and awkward wife. Imagine his shock when he discovers she is secretly headed to a chateau known for its sinful indulgences…

Trudie Spencer loves her husband, but discovering that Leopold has a mistress convinces her that her husband will never want her unless she can overcome her inexperience in the bedchamber. But at the Chateau Debauchery, the advances of a seductive stranger put both her heart and her body to the test.

When Leopold schemes to attend the chateau in disguise, the couple’s passions will either collapse in adulterous heartbreak or ignite in an unforgettable fantasy…

Surrendering to the Baron is a hot Regency romance. If you like second-chance stories, rich historical settings, and sizzling bedroom action, then you'll love Georgette Brown's scintillating novel.

Buy Surrendering to the Baron to give yourself to a stranger today!