Christina McKnight

A Lady Shunned by All... Lady Viola Oberbrook only wanted to forget the ill-fated early morning duel that took the lives of two young, wealthy, promising men of the ton and sent her fleeing for her father's country estate. Eight years later, she has her life in order: a fulfilling business, a few trusted friends, and no plans to return to London society. What she doesn't expect is to come face to face with her past. A Lord Betrayed by One... Brock Spencer, Earl of Haversham, only wants vengeance. Recently returned from his military service to the King, his plans include repairing his family estate, finding a bride, and destroying the girl responsible for the untimely death of his twin brothers. What he doesn't anticipate is falling in love with the only woman who should never be part of his future. An Impossible Match, Destined to Be...

A Lady Forsaken

Shunned No More

A love of archery brings four young girls together to form The Lady Archer's Creed. Through their mutual love of the sport, they solidify an unbreakable bond, and each woman has a unique quality that adds to their dynamic friendship: Theodora, Lady Archer's Creed Series (Book One)Lady Theodora with her sharp mind and love of academics becomes the perfect archery coach. Despite being the last to join their group, and the obvious outcast, she will risk her future for her friends. Georgina, Lady Archer's Creed Series (Book Two)Lady Georgina makes the perfect financier. The forgotten daughter of a wealthy duke, she seeks to belong to something--or someone--by any means necessary. Adeline, Lady Archer's Creed Series (Book Three)Miss Adeline is a natural leader. Having grown up in a large and often spirited family, she now allows no one to place her in the shadows. Josephine, Lady Archer's Creed Series (Book Four)Lady Josephine, having a sweet and impressionable nature, strives to please everyone--and keep their bond intact, even after they return to London for the Season.Adeline, Georgie, Theo, and Josie live each day by the Lady Archer's Creed, which they developed during their school days at Miss Emmeline's School of Education and Decorum for Ladies of Outstanding Quality. "Friendship, loyalty, and honor above all" is their mantra. Now, as they face the challenges that come with adulthood, the creed is more important than ever.

Lady Archer's Creed (Book One)

Theodora

The Disappearance of Lady Edith

A lady forgotten by all... Ruby St. Augustin must find the truth of her past to determine what her future holds. She only has a short time in London to uncover the identity of her real father and the secrets behind her birth. If anyone learns of her mission, she will disgrace everyone she holds dear. What she doesn't expect is to draw the attention of a man who doesn't care about his reputation or her past. A man mesmerized by one... Harold Jakeston is a man without wealth or title. Resigned to a life he loathes, Harold has the chance at a few weeks of freedom before being trapped in a future he wants no part of. When he's drawn into the mysterious quest of a woman from his past, he embraces the opportunity to forget the life that awaits him. What he never anticipated is falling in love with a woman who ignites his desire to create a new future for himself and for her. A love neither can abandon...

Forgotten No More

TO SAVE HER FAMILY, SHE MUST BE VERY, VERY BAD... Miss Judith Pengarden has a problem: her family is in debt, and soon will lose their home. What's a dutiful sister to do to save her loved ones from ruination? Why, steal a few items from an aristocrat's house--items he'll surely never miss--and sell them to pay her family's debts. Luckily for her, she meets Simon Montgomery, the new Earl of Cartwright, a recluse familiar with antiquities. He can help her keep her family from debtor's prison, and he might just claim her heart too. Except instead of stealing from Simon's neighbor, she breaks into the wrong house... Simon is determined to change the way the world sees his family, even if it means he can no longer pursue his dreams of being a scholar to take on his new title. When a thief breaks into his home and steals a precious family heirloom, he vows to get the item back. The last thing he expects is that the girl he met at a garden party is a thief! When Jude is discovered with his possessions, how will she ever convince him that despite her deception, her love for him is the truth?

The Thief Steals Her Earl

Bree Wolf

Lauren Royal

Alanna Lucas

Jane Charles

Sandra Sookoo

Dawn Brower

Nadine Millard

S. Cinders

Amanda Mariel

Devon Royal

Katherine Bone

Aubrey Wynne

Sorcha Mowbray

Christina Diane

From New York Times Bestselling, USA Today Bestselling, and Award-Winning Authors, comes an enchanting anthology filled with 14 unforgettable Christmas romances that rekindle the magic of second chances. Journey through dazzling holiday settings where long-lost lovers reunite, broken hearts mend, and love blossoms amidst the twinkling lights of the season. Each story weaves passion, hope, and the irresistible allure of rediscovered love. Whether it’s a scandalous duke, a dashing rogue, or a charming commoner, these heroes and heroines will capture your heart as they seize their second chance at happily ever after. Kindling the Flame is the perfect way to celebrate the joy and romance of Christmas, one captivating tale at a time. Curl up by the fire and let these delightful stories sweep you away to a world of holiday cheer and timeless love. This is the ultimate collection for fans of historical romance and the second chance trope. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in this treasure trove of holiday magic!

A Second Chance Christmas Collection

Kindling the Flame

Silas Anson, o Conde de Lichfield está atado aos erros do passado – é uma coisa boa que ele vá se casar com Lady Mallory Hughes, já que ela prevê o futuro. UM HOMEM TENTANDO ESCAPAR DO PASSADO... Quando Silas Anson herda o condado de Lichfield, de um pai que nunca conheceu, ele tem somente um objetivo: proteger seus irmãos. Para isso, precisará de duas coisas: reabastecer os empobrecidos cofres da propriedade, e conseguir o apoio de sua poderosa família – mesmo que eles tenham traído sua mãe anos atrás. Um casamento arranjado com a filha do Marquês de Blandford lhe ajudará a cumprir ambos os objetivos, e ainda dará a ele a chance de ter uma vida normal e feliz. PRECISA DE UMA MULHER QUE POSSA PREVER O FUTURO. Mas Lady Mallory Hughes não é a debutante normal que ele esperava. Junto com um enorme dote, ela herdou da família o dom de prever o futuro. A família a manteve escondida da sociedade por anos, por temerem que ela fosse envergonhá-los. Se alguma vez tiver a chance de uma existência independente – e de encontrar o amor – teria que conseguir passar por essa semana sem deixar Silas saber sobre as suas visões. Mas quando Mallory toca Silas, ela vê a morte dele. Com a vida de Silas em risco, como Mallory poderá salvá-lo sem revelar o seu dom? E mais, sem arriscar a chance de um futuro juntos?

Unidos pela Lua

THERE’S A FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE. Despite being thrown from her home and stripped of her place in society at a young age, Madame Marce Davenport is proud of what she’s accomplished with her family and the notoriously scandalous Craven House. Except it’s all built on a lie. When an arrogant duke strode into her home years ago, offering her a way to keep the brothel open, she agreed to his game of deception. But now that her siblings have found their happiness, Marce can finally live the life she’s always wanted: one that embraces the truth. And that means severing ties with the man who has claimed too many of her days—both in reality, and fantasy. Rowan Delconti, the Duke of Harwich, has been angry for so long: at his father, at the woman who broke apart his parents’ marriage, and at the children who won is father’s love. He’s determined his mother won’t be unhappy again—even if it means pretending to be married to Marce, so that his mother will think he’s found love in his life. But the beautiful madame fuels his fire like no other, and the charade starts to feel all too real. When Marce and Rowan’s secrets finally come to light, their passion may not be enough to staunch the hurt of the past. Can two people who were so wrong for each other, realize they’ve been right all along?

The Madame Catches Her Duke

Katherina Elliott conduce una vita semplice, insegnando ai bambini poveri, proprio come i suoi genitori prima di lei. Da quando è rimasta solo ogni tre mesi riceve da un misterioso benefattore una piccola somma che le serve per pagare le bollette della scuola. La busta con il denaro le viene consegnata sempre dal giovane avvocato che ha lo studio dall’altra parte della strada: un uomo affascinante che Kate non dovrebbe desiderare. Lord Joshua Stuart, il secondo figlio del duca di Beaufort, non si è mai adattato allo stile di vita della famiglia aristocratica. Ha uno studio a Bond Street, ma se preferisce lavorare a Cheapside, dove può aiutare i più bisognosi, non è per via della dolce e attraente vicina. Quando la scuola di Kate è minacciata, Joshua sa che deve aiutarla. Mentre Joshua e Kate cercano di salvare la scuola il loro legame si stringe fino a che il loro amore non può più essere negato. Insieme cercheranno le risposte alle tante domande di Kate: chi ha appiccato l’incendio? Chi è il benefattore? E perché le manda quei soldi? Quando il destino di Kate si intreccerà con quello di Madame Zeta, nulla sarà più lo stesso. Il suo amore per Joshua sopravviverà ai colpi di scena della fortuna, o finiranno per diventare l’ultima follia del destino?

Gli scherzi del destino

Un colpo di fortuna

When a bluestocking spinster sets her mind to something… Lady Patience Lane, daughter of the Earl of Desmond and legendary boxer Ivory Bess, grew up learning to fight, not how to mind her manners. She always expected she’d become a trainer like her mother, until injuries from the ring led to her mother’s untimely death. Now, she’s determined to save other families from the same heartache, by teaching others about the dangers of boxing. Nothing could bring her back to the world she left—until she meets a mysterious stranger who sets her pulse racing. And a dark, dangerous lord interferes… Sinclair Chambers, the Earl of St. Seville and known as “Sin” to his cohorts, inherited an insolvent estate. He has to make money, and fast, or his tenants will starve. The prize purses from the bareknuckle mills will go a long way to solving his problems, if he can win them. To be a success in the ring, he needs the best trainer, and Patience Lane is the best there is—all he has to do is convince her that he’ll only fight once. They just might find their happily ever after in each other’s arms. The more time Sin and Patience spend together, the closer they become. Soon, Sin’s thoughts are less about winning in the ring, and more about winning Patience’s heart. But can a relationship born out of wicked deception stand the test of time?

Wicked Regency Romance

Earl of St. Seville

EIN MANN AUF DER FLUCHT VOR DER VERGANGENHEIT ... Als Silas Anson von seinem Vater, an den er sich nicht erinnern kann, die Grafschaft Lichfield erbt, hat er nur ein Ziel: für seine Geschwister zu sorgen. Um das zu erreichen, muss er zwei Dinge tun: einen Weg finden, um das Anwesen aus der Armut herauszuholen, und sich der Unterstützung seiner mächtigen Familie versichern - eine Familie, die seine Mutter vor vielen Jahren im Stich ließ. Eine arrangierte Ehe mit der Tochter des Marquess of Blandford scheint der perfekte Weg, beides zu erreichen und ihm ein normales, glückliches Leben zu ermöglichen. ... BRAUCHT EINE FRAU, DIE IN DIE ZUKUNFT SEHEN KANN. Nur ist Lady Mallory Hughes kaum die gewöhnliche Debütantin, mit der er rechnet. Zusammen mit einer ordentlichen Mitgift hat sie auch eine Gabe geerbt, die in ihrer Familie immer wieder auftaucht: sie kann in die Zukunft sehen. Jahrelang hat ihre Familie sie vor der Gesellschaft verborgen gehalten, aus Furcht, dass sie Schande über die Blandfords bringen könnte. Wenn sie sich die Chance auf ein unabhängiges Leben - und auf Liebe - erhalten will, muss sie diese Woche überstehen, ohne sich und ihre Visionen bei Silas zu verraten. Doch als Mallory Silas versehentlich berührt, sieht sie seinen Tod. Mit Silas' Leben in Gefahr, wie kann Mallory ihn retten, ohne über ihre Gabe zu reden und dadurch ihre Chancen auf eine gemeinsame Zukunft zu zerstören?

Ein Earl zu Weihnachten

Ter o seu futuro – e o de suas amigas – em perigo, fará com que Theodora concorde com um casamento desprovido de afeição, ou com que arrisque tudo pelo homem que possui o seu coração? Amizade... Lady Theodora Montgomery partiu da Escola de Educação e Decoro para Damas de Excepcional Qualidade da Senhorita Emmeline para comparecer à sua primeira Temporada em Londres – com suas três amigas mais queridas ao seu lado. Com sua inteligência afiada e habilidades no tiro com arco, Theo está muito mais interessada em ganhar um grande prêmio do que em garantir um marido. Mas quando é desmascarada em meio a um torneio, tendo o seu rosto exposto a todos, ela teme que a sua identidade, e os seus dias vagando por Londres, causem não apenas a sua ruína, mas a também a de suas amigas. Lealdade... O Sr. Alistair Price, herdeiro do idoso Visconde Melton, chegou à Londres com os seus oito irmãos mais novos a reboque. Ele está encarregado de manter o nome da família acima da censura até que a Temporada comece e a sua irmã, a Senhorita Adeline Price, for apresentada à sociedade – embora isso se prove muito mais difícil do que Alistair alguma vez esperou, principalmente quando ele descobre a sua rebelde irmã pulando o muro de casa e fugindo para Whitechapel direto para um torneio de tiro com arco. Seu foco se mantém em salvar a sua família da ruína e da desgraça que as ações de Adeline causaram – até que Alistair avista outra arqueira, sua flecha se conectando com muito mais do que o centro do alvo. E honra acima de tudo... Com o futuro de Theodora – e o de suas amigas – em perigo, ela concordará com um casamento desprovido de afeto ou arriscará tudo pelo homem que possui o seu coração?

A Lady Shunned by All… Lady Viola Oberbrook only wanted to forget the ill-fated early morning duel that took the lives of two young, wealthy, promising men of the ton and sent her fleeing for her father’s country estate. Eight years later, she has her life in order: a fulfilling business, a few trusted friends, and no plans to return to London society. What she doesn’t expect is to come face to face with her past. A Lord Betrayed by One… Brock Spencer, Earl of Haversham, only wants vengeance. Recently returned from his military service to the King, his plans include repairing his family estate, finding a bride, and destroying the girl responsible for the untimely death of his twin brothers. What he doesn’t anticipate is falling in love with the only woman who should never be part of his future. An Impossible Match, Destined to Be…

Rebecca Lovell

Love and scandal are the best Christmas gifts. Open up each story and fall in love with the scandalous behavior of the rogues and ladies of this anthology. Embrace the romance and discover the magic of the holiday season with all eight of these stories.Amanda MarielRebecca LovellDawn BrowerChristina McKnightAngelique ArmaeSandra SookooJane CharlesTracy Sumner

A Scandalous Christmas

Originally published in IT STARTED WITH A WHISPER Anthology Lady Sybil Anson thought she had it all. Even a match of the heart, despite so many London elite marrying for convenience. But the night before their betrothal was to become official, the love of her life vanished—with a hastily scrawled note and little more. She feared the worst as her heart ached for Gideon, and the scandal sheets simply made matters worse with their preposterous musings on the hows and whys of Viscount Galway’s disappearance. Now, more than a year later, he’s unexpectedly back, and Sybil will have her answers. Many, many years ago, Gideon Lyndon made a grave mistake. One he’s spent most of his adult life trying to rectify. And despite the progress made, the sacrifices were extensive and damaging. On the verge of repairing one misdeed, he finds himself faced with his greatest challenge yet: winning back the woman he has loved since the moment he met her. But after a year of silence, convincing his headstrong paramour to take him back will not be easy. Especially since he can’t even explain why he left—not if he wants to keep her safe.

Regency Novella

The Lady Loves A Scandal

Still und zurückhaltend, hat Lady Ophelia Fletcher zu jeder Zeit die Nase in einem Buch. Deshalb hat sie von dem Tod ihrer Freundin in jener schicksalhaften Nacht nichts mitbekommen. Jetzt schreibt sie die in einer geheimen Zeitungskolumne, um ungute Männer zu entlarven, als Wiedergutmachung dafür, dass sie die Mordvorwürfe ihrer anderen Freundinnen nicht unterstützen mag. Als ein gutaussehender Fremder für ein Gespräch ihren Vater aufsucht, kann Ophelia sich nicht davon abhalten, Nachforschungen über den schmucken Lord anzustellen. Colin Parnell, Lord Hawke, hat ein Versprechen zu halten: Das Buch zu finden, das beweist, dass sein Großvater als Spion für König George II. gearbeitet hat und nicht als verachtenswerter Schmuggler vor der Küste von Kent gestorben ist. Die in Mysterien und Skandale gehüllte Familie Parnell befindet sich seit Jahrzehnten im Krieg miteinander, und Colin ist entschlossen, dem ein Ende zu setzen, indem er Beweise für die ehrenwerte Vergangenheit der Familie entdeckt. Leider befindet sich das Buch, das er sucht, in den Händen einer feurigen Schönheit, und er muss Ophelias Hilfe in Anspruch nehmen, um die Wahrheit herauszufinden. Ophelia ist durchaus gewillt, ihre Fähigkeiten einzusetzen, um Lord Hawke zu helfen. Aber wird ihre Suche nach Antworten zu Missgeschicken führen, oder werden sie viel mehr bekommen, als sie erwartet hatten: die Wahrheit und einander?

Die Missgeschicke von Lady Ophelia

Drei unschuldige Debütantinnen versuchen, den mysteriösen Tod ihrer besten Freundin aufzuklären. Mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit schwören sie, nicht nur den Mann zu überführen, von dem sie glauben, dass er für den tragischen Tod in der Hochzeitsnacht verantwortlich ist. Sie arbeiten auch dafür, dass es nie mehr einem der skrupellosen Männer des Ton gelingen wird, die Zukunft einer jungen Frau zu gefährden.

Die unerschrockenen Debütantinnen Sammelband

Die unerschrockenen Debütantinnen

Michelle Willingham

Ava Stone

The Earl and Countess of Banfield cordially request your attendance at the wedding for their daughters: Lady Tamsyn Hambly to Mr. Gryffyn Cardew, & Lady Morgan Hambly to Harold Mort, Viscount Blackwater, on the 24th day of December, 1811, at Castle Keyvnor, Bocka Morrow, Cornwall. KISSED AT CHRISTMAS includes: Christina McKnight's Bound By the Christmastide MoonSilas Anson has spent his life dealing with other people’s mistakes. Now, as the Earl of Lichfield, he has a plan that will protect his siblings, and give him a chance at a normal life. His arranged marriage to Mallory Hughes should be perfect—except for one thing: she sees visions of the future. When a man determined to free himself from the shackles of the past marries a woman with precognition, happiness in the present may be just a kiss under the Christmastide moon away. Ava Stone's Once Upon a Midnight ClearOnly a duke will do for Lady Ivy Dallimore. If her unhappily married sisters have taught her anything, it’s that love is fleeting but a title lasts forever, which is all well and good in theory until she finds herself falling for the scandalous third son of a marquess who is bound and determined to make his fortune in trade! Lord Michael Beck courts scandal, living life to the fullest and dabbling in games of chance. Unfortunately, he’s neither heir nor spare to his father’s title, and the time has come to enter a profession. Michael is no soldier, and he certainly isn’t cut out for the cloth, so he embarks on the most scandalous and risky venture of his life. He will need capital, however, and collecting a number of outstanding gambling debts at a Christmas Eve wedding at Castle Keyvnor seems like the perfect place to start, at least until he stumbles across the lady of his dreams. But what are the odds the practiced gambler can win the girl without losing everything he's worked for? Michelle Willingham's The Sweetest ChristmasLady Marjorie despises the idea of marriage. After being engaged to a man who tried to command every aspect of her life, from what she wore to what she ate, she refuses to consider matrimony again. Though she isn’t at all opposed to playing matchmaker for her cousin… Sir William Crandall is startled when Lady Marjorie believes he is a shy, withdrawn knight in need of a wife. He has nothing at all in common with her bluestocking cousin, but he is fascinated by the spirited Lady Marjorie. Despite her attempts at matchmaking, he intends to avoid marriage at all costs, after being abandoned at the altar. But a stolen kiss, a feast of gingerbread, and two unexpected friends find that there is magic in the Christmas holiday and a match that neither of them expected…

Kissed at Christmas

A TWIST OF FATE... Miss Katherina Elliott leads a simple life, teaching impoverished children, just as her parents did before her. Kate knows little of her family’s past: only that every three months, a mysterious benefactor sends her enough money to pay the school’s mounting bills. The envelope is brought by the solicitor across the street—a man Kate knows she shouldn’t want but can’t resist. Lord Joshua Stuart, the second son of the Duke of Beaufort, has never fit in with the rest of his family. Though he has a practice on Bond Street, he’s always preferred working in Cheapside, where he can make a real difference. It has nothing to do with his attractive, sweet neighbor across the street, or so he tells himself. But when Kate’s school is threatened, Joshua knows he must help her. As Joshua and Kate work to save the school, they grow closer, until their love for each other can no longer be denied. Their search brings them to the famed fortune teller, Madame Zeta, who holds the key to Kate’s past. But when Kate’s fate intertwines with Madame Zeta’s, nothing will ever be the same. Will her love for Joshua survive fortune’s twists, or will they end up as the final folly?

Fortune's Final Folly

Quiet, reserved, Lady Ophelia Fletcher always has her nose stuck in a book; hence why she didn’t witness the death of her friend the fateful night of her passing. Now, she writes the Mayfair Confidential column to expose unsavory men as a way of making amends for not backing her other friend’s claims of murder. When a handsome stranger arrives to meet with her father, Ophelia is helpless to keep from investigating the dashing lord. Colin Parnell, Lord Hawke, has a promise to uphold: find the book that proves his grandpapa worked as a spy for King George II and did not die as a no-good smuggler off the coast of Kent. Shrouded in mystery and scandal, the Parnell family has been at war with one another for decades, and Colin is determined to put a stop to it all by discovering proof of the family’s honorable past. Unfortunately, the book he seeks is in the hands of a fiery-haired beauty, and he’ll need to enlist Ophelia’s help to uncover the truth. Ophelia is more than happy to use her skills to help Lord Hawke. But will their search for answers lead to misadventure, or will they get something greater than they bargained for: the truth and each other?

Christina McKnight

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