Caroline Lee

Ella has grown used to the casual cruelty of her stepsisters, the complete control her wicked stepfather exerts, and the exasperating way the birds and the mice keep bothering her while she's trying to do her (extensive) daily chores. But with the big July Fourth celebration coming up in Everland, she's determined to make her sisters the prettiest dresses possible so that they'll finally get married and move out of her life. But she doesn't count on a chance meeting with a handsome shopkeeper...Having lost a leg at Gettsyburg, Ian Crowne knows that he's no princely catch. He's got his store and his dogs, so he's satisfied...until the day when an enigmatic stranger captures his imagination and his heart. Now they're both dreaming of each other and wishing on stars, and the celebration is only days away...

An Everland Ever After Tale

Ella

She's gone over the river and through the woods, but who will protect her from the Big Bad Wolf? Rojita is in trouble; all she needs to do is get her grandfather's will to Abuela in Everland, but she's being chased by El Lobo, one of the West's most notorious gunslingers. It isn't until she's thrown herself head-long into danger that she realizes the old adage about frying pans and fires applies. She's in desperate need of a protector, and hires the first man who comes along to get her safely to Everland. Bounty hunter Hank Cutter is more than ready to retire to a lonely little cabin in Arizona, to hang up his gun and find peace. He'll begrudgingly help the reckless young woman get to the nearest train station, because he figures she'd get into even more trouble on her own. But when El Lobo struts back into his life-Hank still has the scars from their last encounter-he knows that he can't leave Rojita at the gunslinger's mercy. Maybe he's nobler than he'd thought, because he's soon setting a trap to save the lovely, impetuous Red. The only problem is that she's still keeping a secret that could destroy his trust. ************************************************ The Brides of Everland, Ever After Step into Everland, Wyoming, where the people on the street are more than what they appear, and there's just a hint of magic in the air. From evil villains to mysterious godmothers, handsome cowboys to hidden princesses... welcome to Everland, Ever After. LITTLE RED (Rojita and Hank) ELLA (Ella and Ian) BEAUTY (Arabella and Vincenzo)

Little Red

A faded matron and a blinded musician... but which is the Beauty and which is the Beast? Twice-widowed Arabella Mayor has made a place for herself and her son in Everland, selling and lending her beloved books to other bibliophiles in the sweet town. But she's running out of money, and ten-year-old Eddie is giving her fits, and their future is uncertain. Re-marriage might have once been an option, but Arabella knows she's past her prime, and isn't the Beauty she used to be. And as her beauty faded, so did her worth. What does she have left? World-renown violinist Vincenzo Bellini is at ease with his carefully cultivated reputation of a beastly recluse. After all, the fewer people looking at his hideous scars, the better. Ready to retire, he's trying to hide in Everland, but doesn't count on the townsfolk being so curious... especially a particular bookseller who reminds him of the life he abandoned long ago. Can he teach her that worth isn't tied to their appearances, or will he have to abandon his plans for a future here in Everland? ******************************* The Brides of Everland, Ever After Step into Everland, Wyoming, where the people on the street are more than what they appear, and there's just a hint of magic in the air. From evil villains to mysterious godmothers, handsome cowboys to hidden princesses... welcome to Everland, Ever After.

Beauty

Laird Oliphant's sons have to get married. Without an heir, he's gathered his sons--his six illegitimate sons, all born in the same year--and declared whoever presents him with a grandson first will become the next Highland laird. Reactions are...mixed.But to Finn Oliphant, this is exactly the news he's been waiting for. You see, he's already chosen his wife: the vivacious and intelligent Fiona MacIan, whom he fell in love with last year. She's in love with him, so this whole "marriage ultimatum" thing should be easy-peasy. He'll invite her to the Oliphant keep with her brother the laird, in order to sign all the betrothal contracts, and Bam! Done! They can get on with the babies!Except...It's not that Fiona is getting cold feet, exactly. She's fairly certain she loves Finn. Mostly. Well, verra likely, at least. But she's never been the most self-confident of women, especially compared to her sister. Her identical twin sister, whom Finn mistakes for her upon arrival, which is super-awkward all around.The idea of marrying Finn makes her warm and giddy--hopefully that's just lust, not the ague--but how can she be certain he wants her? It's hard enough to be certain of anything on Oliphant land, what with mad Aunt Agatha spreading rumors, five potential brothers-in-law offering terrible advice, and a mysterious ghostly drummer keeping them awake at all hours.And mayhap Finn should've mentioned his identical twin brother, too? That would have saved everyone a lot of headache...and heartbreak. Finn and Fiona have plenty to learn about themselves and one another before they can be certain this marriage is a good idea. But unfortunately, they're running out of time. Dun-dun-duuuuuuuun! Warning: this comedy of errors is not for uptight prudes. There's plenty of naughty scenes, more than a few anachronistic jokes, and an embarrassing number of mistaken-identity gags. Only pick up this book if you have a sense of humor, please.

A Comedy of Errors

A Scot Mess

River "Hart" Hartwell was raised by his Crow grandfather to do the right thing...even when it means sacrificing everything. For several years, the town of Black Aces, Montana has been under the control of a nasty piece of work, Mr. Augustus King. He's got the brains and the muscle to keep the townspeople cowed, so no one stands up to him. Except the Black Ace. This masked vigilante swoops out of the hills with six-guns blazing, protecting the town from Mr. King's machinations and economic ruin. He's a local hero, a folk legend, and everyone--including Regina Vickers, the daughter of the town doctor--would love to know his identity. With her father under King's control, Regina is the only doctor available when Hart's grandfather breaks his leg. At his ranch outside of town, Hart is handed the opportunity to spend more time with the woman he's always loved. But between King's suspicions, a ranch to run, the arrival of a mysterious child, and Hart's midnight masquerades as the Black Ace, there's not going to be anything "typical" about this courtship at all. If Hart wants to play such a dangerous game, it's time for him to ante up!

Ante Up

Love is a luxury he can't afford... For years, he was known only as Blackrose's Blade, an elite assassin in the employ of the Crown. But after a mission cost him the use of his leg, Rourke Lindsay has unexpectedly inherited a dukedom...and along with it, the headache of a pair of hellion twins. His niece and nephew have been kicked out of every school he's sent them to and scared off every governess he's hired. Now, he's in dire need of a miracle. He just didn't expect her to be quite so tempting. Needing a safe place to hide, Miss Sophia Cuny has forged her references and settled into the Duke of Exingham's employ, unwilling to admit she knows next to nothing about children. (How hard can child-rearing be, after all? Perhaps there's a book on the subject she could send off for.) She does, however, know all about the Duke's painful past and why the cynical warrior refuses to allow himself close to a pair of rapscallion troublemakers, no matter how desperately they need his love. The longer she tries to avoid the new duke, the more she sees the man beneath the scars-the man who needs love as well-even if he's unwilling to admit it. Too bad she can't afford to allow him into her heart, even as the danger she's running from closes in. Because Sophia possesses secrets about his past even Rourke doesn't know, and revealing the truth will ruin them all. Warning: There are a lot of spicy bits and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments! If you like broodingly stoic heroes, determinedly adorkable heroines, and mischievously meddling kids, then scroll back up to that pretty orange "Read Now" button and grab this first book in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud (and super steamy) Caroline Lee RomCom!

The Duke's Deceitful Governess

The Prince's Pea

"Between the witch and the rescue, the lost princess had two loving parents. This is their Happily Ever After. There's a Guild of Godmothers in Everland, Wyoming, and they're prepared to meddle. They can't stand the thought of handsome, newly arrived Doctor Jack Carpenter raising his precious little daughter all by himself, and they're determined to find him a suitable wife. Luckily, they know just how to do it: take out an advertisement in a Mail-Order Bride catalog, and make sure that the perfect candidate sees it. Too bad they didn't mention the plan to Jack first. Meri Almassy is desperate for two things: to marry a doctor, and to get away from the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, which is full of bad memories. As a respectable doctor's wife in the quaint-sounding town of Everland, she'll be free to practice her own medicine, helping the women and children in the area. It's an ideal solution, and she happily heads west to become Mrs. Jack Carpenter. But "Jack Carpenter" isn't really his name, and he's got a background no gently-bred young woman should know about. Jack is fighting his own past and he's determined to protect his daughter and his heart--at all costs. Are Meri's dreams of a medical partnership and a Happily Ever After with her new family going to be more than this skittish father can handle?

The Stepmother

She's determined to make a splash in his world...but what will she have to give up in the bargain? As a performer in a traveling Gypsy freak show, Marina has seen her share of the world. Secretly, she'd give anything to settle down in a nice little town, in a nice little house, with nice little neighbors. And, perhaps, a very nice not-so-little man. So when Skipper King surprises her by seeing past her bizarre appearance, and charming her with his stories and jokes, Marina begins to hope that he-and Everland, WY-could be part of her future. Desperate to sail once more, Skip has found the only place in the world where he can truly be himself. It's only a matter of days until his new boat is complete, and he'll be whole again. He's not interested in being distracted by Neptune's Collections of Wonders...until he sees the intriguing opening act. The Girl With The Fish's Tail is fierce, graceful, exotic, and utterly fascinating, and not just because Skip is a former sailor. The more time he spends with his new mermaid friend, the more charmed he is. The troupe's famed fortune teller offers Marina a deal: she can live in Skipper's world, but she'll have to give up something in the bargain. Something so precious, Marina won't realize its value until it's too late. Is gaining her dreams worth the price?

An Everland Ever After Tail

The Mermaid

A wounded bear is more than he seems... even during an Everland Christmas!Shy Rose dreams of wild adventures-- gunfights and moonlit chase scenes--and the day when she can sell her novels to make enough to support her family. But her writing reflects her lack of experience, and she's determined to find a way to learn about the grittier side of life. So when a wounded outlaw shows up in her barn two weeks before Christmas, the opportunity is too good to pass up. While she nurses him, Rose can learn from his escapades... but how long will she remain unaffected by his dangerous good looks?US Marshall Barrett "Bear" Faulker might look like a dangerous bandit, but he can't give away his real identity until he knows that the gang who attacked him is behind bars. He needs to keep his distance from his beautiful young savior, but her winning smile and her probing questions about his life and missions makes him defenseless against her charms. And when the gang decides that Everland's Christmas celebrations are an easy target, Bear realizes that he'll do just about anything to save the woman he's come to love.The Everland series has a Heat Level of 1/5 (suitable for all audiences)#HistoryWithHeart************************************************The Brides of Everland, Ever AfterStep into Everland, Wyoming, where the people on the street are more than what they appear, and there's just a hint of magic in the air. From evil villains to mysterious godmothers, handsome cowboys to hidden princesses... welcome to Everland, Ever After.Little Red (Rojita + Hank)Ella (Ella + Ian)Beauty (Arabella + Vincenzo)The Stepmother (Meri + Jack)Rapunzelle (Zelle + Dmitri)Briar Rose (Briar + Gordon)Rose Red, a Christmas Tale (Rose + Bear)The Mermaid (Marina + Skipper)

An Everland Ever After Christmas Tale: Everland Ever After, #7

Rose Red

When a handsome stranger arrives trying to solve a fifteen-year-old mystery, even the most over-protected heroine knows how to let down her hair. Zelle Carpenter loves her parents. She really, really does. It?s just that they?re soooooo obsessed with keeping her safe that she feels like she?s been locked in a tower half the time. There?s no chance to go out and have fun, without resorting to a little trickery with her best friend, and there?s no chance to meet boys. The only boys she knows are the always-on-their-best-behavior cowboys at Church, and who wants to practice kissing with them? Duke Dmitri Volkov is stuck in this backwater American town for one reason only; to solve the fifteen-year-old mystery about a lost princess that his father shared on his death-bed. But he?s not going to pass up the opportunity to kiss a pretty girl, especially if that pretty girl has the most beguiling green eyes and taste for adventure. Despite his best efforts, he?s quickly falling for this quaint town and its welcoming citizens. The only thing left is to solve his father?s mystery, so that he can start his Happily Ever After. But Dmitri doesn?t realize that finding the lost princess from his past will strip away any chance of future happiness in Everland.

An Everland Ever After Novel

Rapunzelle

Lucas Ryan has a problem The rustling and land-grabbing on his ranch has been going on far too long and he's been assured it'll stop just as soon as he marries and produces an heir. So he's sent off for a mail-order bride who won't ask questions and wants a baby as much as he does. There. Problem solved. He just didn't count on falling in love with the woman. Shannon Montgomery never thought she'd be a bride She's spent her life being told she's undesirable, thanks to the large birthmark on her face. Becoming a mail-order bride to a man who has never seen her seemed the ideal answer, but she's eaten up with guilt for not confessing her imperfection to him ahead of time. Because in all her daydreaming about one day having children to dote on, she definitely didn't count on giving her heart to her husband quite so quickly! And now they're out of luck Lucas's problem doesn't go away with his marriage; if anything, it gets worse.Now Shannon is in danger too, and the gunslinger Lucas hired to protect her is hiding terrible secrets of his own. Although Lucas is falling for his wife and becoming desperate to protect her, these revealed secrets call him to face his past and question everything he thought he knew. How can he give his heart when nothing is as it seems?

Lucas's Lady

He's a rake, a rogue, and a charmer...until one mission changes it all. As one of the King's Hunters-an elite group of Highland lawmen charged with keeping the peace-Barclay is used to lasses throwing themselves at him, despite the helmet he wears on all missions. He doesn't mind the attention in the least...until he's assigned to track down the runaway daughter of one of His Majesty's supporters, and meets a woman who shouldn't be charmed. Lady Grace MacDonald is determined not to marry the man her father has chosen for her. She may look fragile and sweet, but she has reserves of strength Barclay is about to discover. Right after he pulls her out of the bog she's landed in. Nay, not a metaphor; an actual bog has just stolen her left shoe! Grace might be livid the mysterious, helmed Hunter is planning to return her home, but she still has a few more days to savor her freedom...and Barclay is just the one to teach her about the world. The problem? For the first time ever, Barclay is uncertain he should be seducing a lady like her! But why, even when he's dragging her back to marry another man, does she make him feel like a hero? Warning: Utterly ridiculous! Another fun start to a spicy, laugh-out-loud medieval series from USA Today Bestseller Caroline Lee!

Kilty as Sin

Well, are they married, or aren't they? And does it matter? When Payton MacIntyre, quiet King's Hunter, is sent to an Abbey to challenge the bandits threatening the land, he doesn't expect to ride away with a wife. In fact, he's still not convinced he's actually married to the intriguing Flora, but that's what he tells his family to escape their seasonal nagging-him-about-marriage session. But what will this new wife of his think when he finally removes his helmet and exposes his hideously scarred visage? Desperate to escape the cruel Abbot and find her missing younger brother, Flora goes along with the phony marriage...she just doesn't expect the Hunter to treat her so kindly. He might be reluctant to show his face, but his soft words-and softer touches-leave her breathless. And when he defends her to his family while searching for her brother, Flora falls even more in love. But Yule is approaching, and Flora's growing contentment is threatened by an old danger. Is her acceptance of Payton-and his belief in her love-enough to clear this threat from the Highlands, or will the new year bring a truth which will destroy them?

Kilty Plea

Widow Abigail Hembree's entire world has been the Wigg School and Foundling Home. She and her precious children have found a home there, safe from the evils of men, as she taught and nurtured the orphans who shared their lives. But Madam Wigg has made her an offer she can't refuse, and it comes with a terrifying stipulation: become a mail-order bride--put her future in a man's hands once more--and she'll be able to have her own school. A year ago, Matthias Blake lay bleeding to death in the dirt outside of Black Aces, Montana, and came to a realization: more than anything, he wanted a wife and children. Now that he's recovered and built his business into a success, a mail-order bride could take care of both of those dreams. But he didn't plan on a wife who has a good reason to be afraid of men, or a son who wants nothing to do with Matthias's beloved business. When matters conspire--in the form of the mysterious Mr. King, who owns most of the town--to keep Abigail from opening her school, she is dangerously close to having to give up her dream. And while Matthias knows he's willing to change his own dream to save hers, it all relies on Abigail. Can she learn to trust her new husband, or will the ghosts of her past overcome whatever chance she and Matthias have at a happily ever after? Heat level 1.5/5See all The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides here: http://www.carolineleeromance.com/the-alphabet-mail-order-brides.html

A Sunset Valley Story

Abigail's Adventure

Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory December, 1875 Ash Barker and his brother had just about built their ranch into a success when he busted his arm trying to tame a particularly nasty mustang. Now they're headed into Cheyenne's harsh winter with fewer hands, and a very real danger of failure. They need someone else-anyone else-out there with them, to make it through this season. Molly Murray's dream of owning her own bakery went up in flames with the Great Chicago Fire. She's been supporting her younger sisters for the last four years, and it seems like the Cheyenne wilderness might be her last chance to give them all a real home. But no one will hire her, until she meets the intimidatingly masculine, incredibly handsome, and very desperate Ash Barker. Can their unique families blend in time to celebrate their first real Cheyenne Christmas?

A Cheyenne Christmas

The Lass Who Kissed a Frog

You are cordially invited to the country house party of the summer... Five years ago, six exceptional ladies graduated from Twittingham Academy and successfully nabbed themselves the most sought-after matrimonial prizes in London. Actually, they didn't. Not one of them. But the Countess of Fangfoss, formerly known as Miss Julia Twittingham, has a plan to see each of her past charges happily wed after all. Welcome to Second Chance Manor. Olive L'arbre has a brilliant mind but poor vision, mostly of herself. While at Fangfoss Manor with her dearest friends, and a batch of eligible (if not entirely desirable) gentlemen, Olive believes none of them could ever be as interested in her, or her recent paper on Roman architecture, as she is in the latest edition of Journal of the Society of Archaeology. Certainly, none of them could possibly hold her attention better than the daring exploits of her favorite (and likely fictitious) explorer. But then she meets a man who seems much too interesting--and even more interested in her--to be true. Is it possible he's the real-world equivalent of her long-time obsession? Phineas Prince is an adventurer with a fascination for exploring history in far-flung locales. When his sister insists he accompany her to Fangfoss Manor for the summer, his only hope for excitement is the possibility of finding the match to the artifact previously obtained from the Roman ruins located there...or so he thinks. But before he can start digging, he meets a beautiful scholar...one who just might be his perfect match. Beware: This Victorian RomCom is full of plenty of naughty bits and laugh-out-loud moments! You're going to love revisiting the house party of the summer at Fangfoss Manor!

The Scholar and the Scot

He's been sent to capture the notorious Black Ace for trial and hanging. US Marshal Quint Diamon arrived in Black Aces, Montana to a rude reception. He's used to not being taken seriously because of the color of his skin, but to be shot as soon as he began his investigation? That's a new one. All signs point to the culprit being the town's mysterious vigilante, the Black Ace, the man he was sent to hunt down...but Quint isn't convinced. And now that he's laid up in the High Stakes saloon, being tended by the intriguing owner, Miss Finnie Pompey, he's had plenty of time to think about it.Which is awkward, because she is The Black Ace.Finnie is taller and stronger than most men, a fact which has served her well as Black Aces' only female saloon-owner. She knows she lacks most feminine graces, but that was a benefit when it came time to save a friend and accept the mantle of The Black Ace. She'll do anything to save her saloon and her town... But it sure would be easier without the gorgeous Marshal Diamon laid up in the bedroom next to hers. Add in the arrival of a wounded little boy in desperate need of a family, the upcoming Christmas holidays, and the diabolical Mr. Augustus King still making life miserable for the residents of Black Aces, and Finnie is faced with way more than she can handle.But when they're snowed in together over Christmas, these three have a chance to solve each of their mysteries, and realize they're far more alike than different. Which is good news, because with the hand they've been dealt, they'll need to work together to have any chance at happiness!*****The Black Aces series is closely tied to the Sunset Valley series. If you've been anxious to discover all you can about this mysterious vigilante, you're in for a wild ride!Lucas's LadyVerrick's VixenAbigail's AdventureTHREE OF A KIND has a heat rating of 2/5

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