Emmanuelle de Maupassant

Baby Love

Towering above its island of wave-lashed rock is Castello di Scogliera. Look up at the narrow windows, and you might think yourself watched... Arriving in Italy, Lady Cecile McCaulay is enchanted by the castle and its glamorous inhabitants: the Conte di Cavour and, Lucrezia, his beautiful half-sister. However, their lavish welcome hides darker motives and a third resident walks the ancient corridors of the castle, by night, unseen.Meanwhile, Lord McCaulay and his new bride honeymoon on the Italian coast, unaware that malevolent forces threaten to destroy their new-found happiness.What dark secrets lie within those walls? Madness, abduction, imprisonment... murder? The past does not lie quietly. A sumptuous Gothic Romance, filled with mystery, intrigue, and the lure of the sensuous. Italian Sonata is the second volume in the Noire trilogy. The third installment is due for release in early 2019

Italian Sonata

Enter a world of burning desire and brutal passion; a world threatened by ambition, jealousy and revenge. He is bound by duty Eirik has shed his blood on the battlefield; now, he's commanded to marry a woman he's never met and forget his love for Elswyth. Will his sense of honour part them forever? She is as brave as any man Elswyth is at the mercy of Jarl Gunnolf's darkest seductions. Against the ancient blood-rituals of Ostara night, dark forces stir within the forest. Will Elswyth fall prey to the devious schemes of her enemies? Surrender to suspense, mystery and searing passion - in 'Viking Wolf' - a full-length historical romance. Heat level: volcanic

A Steamy Alpha Warrior Romance

Viking Wolf

1920s debutante Lady Ophelia Finchingfield is banished to wildest Scotland to come to her senses, having refused a marriage proposal from the Earl of Woldershire. In the care of her eccentric grandmother, Ophelia is soon caught between rugged widower Hamish and the villainous Comte de Montefiore. She's ready to play with fire, but will she burn more than her fingers? A riotous romp, inspired by the work of Nancy Mitford, PG Wodehouse and Stella Gibbons.Featuring a treasure chest of characters, 'Highland Pursuits' is a wickedly naughty comedy of manners.

Highland Pursuits

Captured. Seduced. Craved. Eirik is used to taking whatever he desires for his own, and what he wants is Elswyth. He'll have her submission, even if it means parading her in front of his drunken raiders and threatening to claim her before them all. Elswyth has gone from a loveless marriage to the captive of a Viking brute. So why does she find herself aroused and yearning to submit to his fierce seduction?Her heart speaks to his hardened soul and he vows to show her the true nature of what it means to be loved by a Viking.In Eirik's arms, can Elswyth find what her heart yearns for? Dare she follow him to distant lands, across the vast, dark sea?'Viking Thunder' is a 13,000 word novelette, featuring explicit scenes.Part One in the Viking Thunder series.The stirring sequel, Viking Wolf, is due for release in mid-2018.

Viking Thunder

Hayley Faiman

Jeannine Colette

Scott Hildreth

Ace Gray

Faith Andrews

M. Andrews

Leslie McAdam

Jerica MacMillan

R. C. Martin

Renee Rose

Kacey Shea

Martha Sweeney

Alexis Alvarez

Angelita Gill

Evie Lauren

Adrienne Perry

J. Quist

Tom Sweeney

Ruthie Hendrick

Be it a little scruff or a full length beard, there's nothing more attractive than a man with a well-groomed face. Masculine. Powerful. Sexy. Devoted. Lose yourself in this tantalizing collection of original short stories by your favorite romance authors in support of a great cause. Hipster CEO, bartender, best friend, baseball player-just to name a few-these men all have one thing in common: they're bearded for your pleasure and deliver one hell of a happy ever after. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to The Movember Foundation, an organization that supports charities in the research and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer as well as other men's health initiatives.Written by Alexis Alvarez, Faith Andrews, M. Andrews, Jeannine Colette, Hayley Faiman, Angelita Gill, Ace Gray, Ruthie Henrick, Scott Hildreth, Evie Lauren, Jerica MacMillan, R.C. Martin, Emmanuelle de Maupassant, Leslie McAdam, Maria Monroe, Adrienne Perry, J. Quist, Renee Rose, Kacey Shea, Martha Sweeney, and Tom Sweeney.

Because Beards

A reputation built upon ruthless savagery. A warrior revelling in bloodshed and conquest. A man bent on revenge. Newly wedded to Eirik, now jarl of all Svolvaen, Elswyth carries the baby they both long for. Their happiness seems assured, until Elswyth falls into the hands of Svolvaen's fiercest adversary, sworn to avenge his wife's death. Elswyth must submit as his thrall or forfeit her life. But the true murderer remains in their midst, and his ambition knows no bounds. 'Viking Beast' is a novel of love, betrayal, secrets and redemption. Heat Level : Volcanic

Viking Beast

We are the shiver on your uneasy flesh, the creep of the unknown on your skin. Tread carefully, for the dark things best left behind in the forest may seep under your door and sup with you. The lover at your window or in your bed may have the scent of your death already on their breath. Whispered to you from the edges, from the haunted mouths of those who see more than you or I, here are twelve tales of lust and rivalry, of envy and deceit, and of secrets gouged from the darkest depths of the human heart. Is the shadow on the wall, really yours, after all? Darkly delicious imaginings for the adult connoisseur of bedtime stories. 'Funny, brutal, and irreverent' - Bustle.com Short stories inspired by the customs and ancient tales of Russia and Eastern Europe.

Cautionary Tales

In den wilden Mooren Schottlands, Weihnachten 1904 Auf der Flucht vor einer unerwünschten Ehe schlüpft Ursula in die Rolle einer Gouvernante, die auf einer entlegenen schottischen Burg erwartet wird. Was findet sie? Einen gutaussehenden Laird, der Erbe einer Grafschaft ist und fünf Bräute zur Auswahl hat! WAS SIE ERWARTET: Witziges Geplänkel, ein heißblütiger Held und eine hitzköpfige Heldin, knisternde Anziehungskraft und Leidenschaft in den wilden schottischen Mooren. Lust auf mehr Geschichten voller Romantik, Mysterien, Witz und Spannung? Der Reihe „Handbuch einer Lady“ der Autorin Emmanuelle de Maupassant : Wie bringt man einem Highlander die Liebe bei Wie gaukelt man eine Verlobung vor Wie täuscht man einen Lord Wie man in der Südsee die Liebe findet Wie verführt man einen transsilvanischen Grafen Diese Titel können in beliebiger Reihenfolge gelesen werden, da es sich immer um eine allein stehende Geschichte handelt.

Historischer Liebesroman (Handbuch einer Lady 2)

Wie bezaubert man einen Highlander zu Weihnachten

Brenda Hiatt

Claire Delacroix

Anthea Lawson

Deb Marlowe

Jane Charles

Larissa Lyons

Nadine Millard

Erica Taylor

Eve Pendle

Sadie Bosque

Nicole Zoltak

From sexy earls to holiday ghosts, second chances to false engagements, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve sweet-to-spicy historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you've been looking for might be just a page-turn away... A CUP OF CHEER - Deb Marlowe The Earl of Chester’s wild ways nearly cause a disaster and set him to reevaluating his lifestyle. Paired up with his grandmother’s companion and charged with bringing Christmas to a lonely house, will he come to believe in himself—and love? THE MISTLETOE TRAP - Eve Pendle A spicy-hot story of a heroine with a flair for enterprising embroidery and a botanist single father hero. Can a scandal that compromises Amelia's reputation give their love a second chance? A MOST INCONVENIENT EARL - Claire Delacroix When Eurydice Goodenham unexpectedly proposes a marriage of convenience to Sebastian Montgomery, Earl of Rockmorton, the notorious rake is intrigued. Sebastian soon realizes that the unpredictable Eurydice is the perfect match for him - but can he convince his skeptical bride to take a chance on love? THE LADY’S GUIDE TO MISTLETOE AND MAYHEM - Emmanuelle de Maupassant On the run until she receives her inheritance, Ursula takes on the identity of an etiquette teacher and heads to Castle Dunrannoch to whip her 'young charge' into shape. But the long-lost heir is a whole lot more than she's bargained for! A COUNTESS FOR CHRISTMAS - Anthea Lawson Miss Cecilia Fairfax dreads the upcoming holidays, especially when her brother brings home an unexpected guest. But of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love. MISS ISABELLA THAWS A FROSTY LORD - Larissa Lyons Mistletoe kisses grant a blind heroine and a frosty hero a chance at happiness during a winter house party. HER ACCIDENTAL GROOM - Nadine Millard Lady Natalia Soronsky and Lord Benjamin Strafford started out as enemies and ended up as co-conspirators in a faux betrothal. But the longer they continue the ruse, the more they start to wonder just how false their feelings are. CHRISTMAS SPIRITS - Jane Charles When Benjamin Storm, Earl of Kenley, is sent to Scotland to procure a missing whisky shipment, he encounters the most unusual smuggler. JOY TO THE WORLD - Nicole Zoltack Unbeknownst to Eliza Berkeley, the man she thought she was going to marry was not Stephen Huntington, the Duke of Wyndale. Will a match formed through deceit blossom into love this Christmas? TO FALL FOR A DUKE BY CHRISTMAS - Sadie Bosque A reluctant duke and a charming commoner devise a plan to serve their own needs. A false relationship is supposed to be their salvation... Until love intervenes. WHAT IF I STILL LOVE YOU - Erica Taylor After a failed elopement ten years earlier, Henry, Earl of Carrington, and Anna, the widowed Viscountess Rycroft, are reunited at his aunt’s Twelfth Night party. Can this star-crossed pair find their way back to each other? CHRISTMAS PROMISES - Brenda Hiatt When Lord Vandover leaves for London, he promises his grandmother he will return with a bride. Unfortunately, with each simpering debutante he meets he regrets that promise more—until he encounters the lovely Miss Holly Paxton.vv KEYWORDS: Scarlett Scott, Bridgerton, Holiday Romance, Christmas Love, Regency, Alexa Aston, Eva Chase, Cheryl Bolen, Duke, Earl, Nobility, Fake Betrothal, Exchange of Letters, Mistletoe

A Historical Holiday Romance Anthology

Twelve Lords for Christmas

Erica Ridley

Nicole Zoltack

Ava Stone

From sweet kisses under the mistletoe to passionate encounters at holiday house parties, secret identities to second chances, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve different historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you've been looking for might be just a story away... ONCE UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR (**medium) - Ava Stone Only 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! THE VISCOUNT’S TEMPTING MINX (*mild) - Erica Ridley He's an unbendable lord. She's an unstoppable force. When these two clash, their winter nights will never be the same! THE CHRISTMAS CONQUEST (***hot) - Claire Delacroix Love was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged… Can a matchmaking courtesan in disguise save this match before the new year dawns? LADY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE (*mild) - Deb Marlowe Neither Lord Ellesworth nor Miss Glenna Bolton have much Christmas spirit this year. Neither have much desire to travel during the season, either, but a Star in the East, an abandoned child and a quest for holiday cheer might just convince these two that love is the best gift of the Season. A WINTER WISH (*mild) - Nadine Millard Mariah Bolton is as headstrong as she is clever, as strong-willed as she is beautiful. She enjoys her life and, apart from a rather snobbish mama, she is happy with her lot. Imagine her consternation then when her world is turned upside down by the brooding and aloof Mr. Brandon Haverton! LYING BENEATH THE MISTLETOE (***hot) - Sadie Bosque Matilda needs a miracle. She left Henry, her first and only love, over a decade ago. Now she’s back and determined to piece his heart back together. But she only has one night to do it. A VERY MERRY VISCOUNT (*mild) - Jane Charles The thought of spending Christmas at Danby Castle with her matchmaking great-uncle fills Lady Tabitha Storm’s heart with dread, until she spies the handsome horseman from Hyde Park. Would Andrew Delaney, Viscount Straffan, receive more this holiday than he ever dreamed, or would his Irish heritage stand in his way? THE LADY’S GUIDE TO A HIGHLANDER’S HEART (***hot) - Emmanuelle de Maupassant Meet a young bride in disguise and a battle-hardened Highland warrior in this passionate 'enemies to lovers' medieval romance. MASKED LOVE (*mild) - Nicole Zoltack An evening of enchantment has a maid wishing a lord might look past his station this Christmas season. THE MISTLETOE TEMPTATION (***hot) - Eve Pendle She deliberately steps on his toes to avoid marriage and he retaliates by proposing a fake engagement. A Regency enemies to friends to lovers romance, with a touch of brother’s best friend, and a whole lot of banter and steamy scenes. A SNOWLIT CHRISTMAS KISS (**medium) - Larissa Lyons When a mischievous feline nudges two lonely souls together on a wretched, snowy night, a few Christmas kisses might be all they need. But he’s engaged, and she’s decided to never marry, so in the morning they go their separate ways, leaving pieces of their hearts behind...until a Twelfth Night Ball brings misunderstandings to light and merry tidings to one and all. A DUKE FOR MIDWINTER (*mild) - Anthea Lawson After a gentleman rescues her from a winter storm, Miss Selene Banning finds herself snowbound with Sir Jared Kendrick, who is not precisely who he claims to be… Scoop up the first collection, Twelve Lords for Christmas, for more heartwarming tales of the holidays!

A Historical Holiday Romance Collection

Twelve Lords for Yuletide

Castle Kintochlochie is hosting a wedding, but malicious forces are at work. Is the castle really haunted? A riotous 1920s romantic romp, with a mystery to solve. Defiant debutante Lady Ophelia Finchingfield is staying with her grandmother in the Highlands of Scotland. In love with the castle’s gorgeous estate manager, Hamish, she faces the wrath of her mother, who has her sights set on Ophelia’s marriage to an earl, at the very least. Meanwhile, glamorous French coquette Felicité is endeavouring to lure Hamish to the service of her bed and something strange is afoot in the castle. Could Ophelia’s life be in danger?

Highland Christmas

As the snow begins to fall, a ghostly presence is haunting Castle Kintochlochie. Amidst the hosting of a wedding, and preparations for the festive season, a malevolent force stalks the ancient corridors. It soon appears that Lady Ophelia's life could be in danger. Meanwhile, her mother is determined to derail her daughter's love affair with the ruggedly handsome and wildly unsuitable estate manager, Hamish, and glamorous French coquette Felicité is set upon luring Hamish to the service of her bed.A 1920s romantic comedy, with a mystery to solve.'Highland Christmas' is the second in the 'Highland' series, featuring 1920s debutante Lady Ophelia Finchingfield. A third volume, 'Highland Wedding', is due for release in late 2018.

Why would a man abandon his bride following a single night of passion? Five years after her heartbreak and humiliation, Sofia is determined to find out—and to claim her rightful place by his side, even if it means travelling to the wild mountains of Carpathia to make her home in a decrepit castle. Cursed by his bloodline, Constantin was a fool to believe marriage to Sofia would save him. Now, the one woman he has always loved is in danger, for Castle Roznov’s dark secrets are about to be revealed. Discover more in 'The Lady's Guide' historical romance series. Adventure, intrigue, sizzling love scenes, and breathtaking romance. Available now The Lady’s Guide to a Highlander's Heart The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals The Lady’s Guide to Deception and Desire The Lady's Guide to Scandal Each can be read individually and in any order. The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count is a steamy 'second chance romance' with a dark mystery to solve. 'The Lady's Guide' historical romance series features stories with the following tropes and themes: Fake Engagement Second chance romance Opposites Attract Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Matchmaking Forced Proximity Desert island Snowed in Heiress heroine Runaway Bride Bluestocking heroine Heroine in disguise Archaeologist hero Unexpected heir Warrior hero

The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count

No young woman worth her salt wants to be advised by a pompous 'Lady's Guide', but this particular volume is rather unconventional. Try as they might, our heroines can't deny that its advice sometimes comes up trumps! Follow Rosamund, Flora, Ursula, Bathsheba and Cornelia as each falls madly in love, just when they least expect it! Book 1: The Lady's Guide to Scandal Book 2: The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire Book 3: The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals Book 4: The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem Book 5: The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart Add this wonderful series to your library—and prepare to read late into the night! Intrigue, adventure, family secrets, unexpected twists, scorching bedroom scenes and breathtaking romance. 'The Lady's Guide to Love' is a steamy historical romance collection featuring stories with the following tropes and themes: Fake Engagement Opposites Attract Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Matchmaking Forced Proximity Desert island Snowed in Heiress heroine Runaway Bride Bluestocking heroine Heroine in disguise Archaeologist hero Unexpected heir Warrior hero

The Lady's Guide to Love

No young woman worth her salt wants to be advised by a pompous 'Lady's Guide', but this particular volume is rather unconventional. Try as they might, our heroines can't deny that its advice sometimes comes up trumps! Five deliciously hot heroes. Five heroines whose hearts are swept away. Five love stories you won't be able to resist. Follow Rosamund, Flora, Ursula, Bathsheba and Cornelia as each falls madly in love, just when they least expect it! THE LADY'S GUIDE TO LOVE features the first five volumes from The Lady's Guide series, in one convenient bundle. Book 1: The Lady's Guide to Scandal Book 2: The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire Book 3: The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals Book 4: The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem Book 5: The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart Add this wonderful series to your library--and prepare to read late into the night! Intrigue, adventure, family secrets, unexpected twists, scorching bedroom scenes and breathtaking romance

The Lady's Guide Series, Books 1-5

A woman enslaved. A battle of passion and loss in a dark and dangerous world. Three rivals seek to possess Elswyth. To take her liberty. To make her their pawn. Caught in a storm of jealousy and passion, her life hangs in the balance. Just as she believes herself safe, an unseen enemy drags her to the depths of desire. Elswyth must fight if she wants to survive. Before she loses herself completely. A pulse-pounding dark romance you won't be able to put down! Prepare for unexpected twists that will leave you breathless. Volumes 1-3 of the Viking Warriors dark historical romance series. Viking Thunder Viking Wolf Viking Beast Heat level : fiery

Craved. Captured. Claimed : Viking Warriors Dark Romance Trilogy

Does something wicked lurk within the ancient walls of Studborne Abbey? Find out in this Gothic Romance duology 'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' Disinherited debutante Rosamund Burnell is in a fix. Pretending she's still a wealthy catch, she sets out to ensnare the Duke of Studborne. The only spanner in the works? Her growing attraction to the duke's very proper, very honourable and very penniless nephew, Benedict. The duke seems enchanted, but his motives for courting her are not what they seem, and Rosamund is caught in a trap. She must uncover the truth, and only one person in the abbey can help her. The annoyingly principled Benedict! 'The Lady's Guide to Scandal' Before archaeologist Ethan Burnell can return to his exploration of the Mexican jungle, his sister insists he attend her Christmas houseparty, filled with eager debutantes. A fake engagement for the duration of the festivities sounds like the perfect plan. With her name mired in scandal, Cornelia Mortmain's marriage prospects are nil. Wild adventurer Burnell is exactly the sort of 'dangerous man' she's sworn off, and posing as his fiancée can only spell trouble. Or, make her so notorious she'll become irresistible. But convincing everyone they're madly in love isn't the only challenge facing the ill-matched pair. Exploring the Abbey's hidden passageways, they discover its crypt, and the secret of its chilling past. Heat level : passionate Discover more in 'The Lady's Guide' series: historical romance brimming with adventure, mystery and intrigue. Available now The Lady’s Guide to a Highlander's Heart The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals The Lady’s Guide to Deception and Desire Releasing through 2022 and beyond The Lady’s Guide to Havoc in a Harem The Lady’s Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count The Lady’s Guide to Egyptian Curses

Two Gothic Romances

The Secret of Studborne Abbey

A bride and groom each convinced of the other's treachery… Rannoch Moor, Scotland, 1166 Lady Flora finds herself betrothed to Ragnall, a battle-hardened Highlander. That same night, her father, the chieftain, is stabbed through the heart. When Ragnall takes on the mantle of the clan's leadership, one thing seems clear: he must be the killer. In horror, Flora flees but, vowing revenge, concocts a plan to return in disguise. Ragnall will never suspect a dairymaid. And how hard can it be to milk a cow? What she doesn't expect is to fall in love with the man who should inspire her hate. Nor to learn he believes his runaway bride to be her father's murderer! Before either can discover the truth, Flora is at the mercy of an unseen enemy. In a storm of vengeance, treachery and passion, Flora's fate, and that of all the Dalreagh clan, is sealed. Heat Level: passionate (trigger warning - this story features some scenes of danger, with the heroine fighting an attempted assault) First published in the anthology 'Twelve Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms' Looking for historical romance filled with passion, adventure, humour and intrigue? Discover other titles in the 'Lady's Guide' series... Already available for sale ‘The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals’ ‘The Lady’s Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem’ ‘The Lady’s Guide to Scandal’ 'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' Releasing in 2022 ‘The Lady’s Guide to Havoc in a Harem’ 'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count' 'The Lady's Guide to Egyptian Curses' These may be read in any order, each being a 'stand alone' story.

The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart

An ancient castle. A family curse. Let the mayhem begin! The wild moors of Scotland, 1904 Texas rancher Rye Dalreagh is being thrown in at the deep-end as the long-lost heir to Castle Dunrannoch, with five potential brides to choose from and a whole lot to learn about being a 'proper gentleman'. Ursula needs to hide from her dastardly guardian and his oafish marriage plans, until her inheritance unlocks on her twenty-fifth birthday. A chance meeting on a train has Ursula taking on the identity of an elderly etiquette teacher, and heading to the castle to whip her 'young charge' into shape. Horse-riding, cow-lassoing, Stetson-wearing Rye is a whole lot more than she's bargained for. Rye is expected to choose a bride but, with a murderer on the loose, and an ancient Scottish curse to navigate, will he ever make it down the aisle? Discover more in 'The Lady's Guide' series: historical romance brimming with adventure, mystery and intrigue. Already available for sale The Lady’s Guide to a Highlander's Heart The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals The Lady’s Guide to Scandal The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire Releasing in 2022 The Lady’s Guide to Havoc in a Harem The Lady’s Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count Each can be read as a 'stand alone' and in any order.

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