Sasha Cottman

Millie Ashton thinks London society is full of empty-headed, arrogant fools, but when she meets Alex Radley she falls desperately in love with him. Fearing humiliation and rejection, she decides the only sensible thing to do is take her pride and go home to India. Men like Alex do not fall for girls like her, whereas every girl loses her heart to Alexander the Great. Alex Radley, Marquess of Brooke rules the ton like a god, but even gods are known to fall for mere mortals. With his wealth and title, wooing Millie should be an easy task. But when his passionate love letter to her goes astray, Alex’s life becomes more than a little complicated. A free historical regency romance for those who love Bridgerton Sasha's regency historical romance novels cover such themes as secret love, secret babies, second chance, unrequited love, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, bad boys, lords, duke, earl, prince, royalty, secret engagements, marriages of convenience, first love, secret love, runaway bride, ugly duckling, and adventure.

Letter from a Rake

Valerie Bowman

Christy Carlyle

Kate Bateman

Minerva Spencer

Erica Ridley

Grace Callaway

Darcy Burke

Jess Michaels

Amy Rose Bennett

Elisa Braden

Lila DiPasqua

Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022. The Duke Who Came to Christmas Dinner by Amy Rose Bennett When a bah-humbug duke is invited to Christmas dinner by his widowed neighbor, the sweet-as-a-sugarplum daughter of his former estate steward, his initial reaction is to say no...until he recalls their long-ago first kiss beneath the mistletoe... Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke by Grace Callaway When former lovers Hawker and Mrs. Peabody are paired on a spy mission over the holidays, they uncover the deepest secret of all: the truth of their own hearts. Yule Be My Duke by Darcy Burke When enemies John and Cecilia are trapped alone in a cottage during a snowstorm, they know marriage will be imminent, but can they become lovers by morning? The Frosty Duke by Lila DiPasqua When a socially awkward mathematician spinster seeks to enlist the aid of a handsome, skillful rake—things may not go to plan. Desert Island Duke by Kate Bateman When Caro Montgomery is shipwrecked with her brother’s infuriatingly attractive best friend, Max Cavendish, their survival depends on working together. But will their island prove to be a tropical paradise. . . or pure hell? Her Duke at Midnight by Christy Carlyle When a young widow and an infamous duke meet at a country house party during the holiday season, the attraction that sparks between them takes them both by surprise. Her Duke With Benefits by Jess Michaels After confusion and a storm trap old friends Leo and Alice together for the holidays, long hidden desires and feelings come to the surface. But if the duke offers his heart before their time together is over, will she take that gift? The Duke Deal by Valerie Bowman When a young duchess asks her estranged husband to pretend they're happy during a Christmastide house party to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish of seeing the entire family together at the holidays, the duke agrees...with one condition: he wants an heir. Audacious by Minerva Spencer Antonia Redvers has been completely and madly in love with the infamous privateer Captain Lucas "O Duque" Cruz, her father's best friend, since she was a girl. This Christmas, Toni is done waiting—she's finally going to get her duke... My Duchess, My Wife by Sasha Cottman With a castle full of relatives at Christmas, a Scottish duke comes up with more than one naughty way to distract his wife. Undressing the Duke by Erica Ridley When the Duke of Southbury informs his charming French valet of his impending dismissal, Vachon has only a fortnight to convince the duke to change his mind… and take a chance on love! Right Place, Wrong Duke by Elisa Braden Widow Lucie Carmichael is not about to let the Duke of Dingwall evict her family from their ancestral home, even if that means engaging in a little abduction.

Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas

Duke in a Box

When faced with a dangerous new rival, Regency London’s hottest lead singer is forced to place his singing career in the hands of a sexy widow. Lord Reid Follett enjoys all the lustful benefits that come from being a war hero on the battlefield at Waterloo. Every woman in London wants to bed him. And Reid is never a man to disappoint a lady. But the gloss of winning the war is starting to fade. Reid and his friends find themselves being challenged by a new group of talented Italian musicians who are taking their place in the hearts and bedrooms of the wicked women of the ton. England’s bad boys must rise to the occasion and take on these interlopers at their own game. With Reid as their conductor and baritone the Noble Lords Quartet is born. Reid’s ego however, does not match his singing ability and he soon discovers that to win he is going to have to put aside his pride and take singing lessons. Widowed mother of one Lavinia Jones is the perfect teacher for him. Discrete, and ready to do his bidding. The fact that she is a dark-haired temptress is simply a bonus. Reid intends to use her to get what he wants, then he will toss her aside. Lavinia however, is no push over and Reid soon discovers that she is the one holding all the power in their relationship. Without her guidance he will never be able to master the right note and go back to his seductive ways. The closer they work together, the less they can resist one another. A fiery sexual encounter leaves them both wondering just where the music stops and where the heart takes over. But Lavinia has a secret past of her own, and Reid finds himself suddenly facing his own jealous nature when it comes to the woman who has stolen his heart. The Noble Lords Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. Reid is a standalone book in the Noble Lords series. Sasha Cottman's regency historical romance novels cover such themes as secret love, secret babies, second chance, unrequited love, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, bad boys, lords, dukes, earls, prince, royalty, secret engagements, marriages of convenience, first love, secret love, runaway bride, ugly duckling, and adventure.

A Regency Historical Romance Novel

Love Lessons for the Viscount

For Caroline Saunders, beauty is a curse. Everywhere she goes, she is surrounded by men who worship her. But Caroline knows none of them could ever love her just for herself. She treats her court of suitors with cool disdain, gaining herself the title of the Ice Queen. After an ugly altercation with an insistent suitor, Caroline decides it is time to escape the crowded ballrooms of London. With a heart scarred by his parent’s disastrous marriage Julian Palmer, Earl Newhall has been in no particular hurry to take on a wife. But men with titles need heirs. He reluctantly agrees to allow his aunt to arrange a week-long party at his Derbyshire estate. A handpicked group of eligible young women and their chaperones will be in attendance. When a sudden heavy snowstorm stops all but one carriage from making the journey to Newhall Castle, Julian decides he should make the best of a bad situation. However, matters turn from bad to worse when he discovers that it is Caroline Saunders who has arrived wet and freezing cold on his doorstep in the middle of the night. The Ice Queen is the one woman in all of London society he knows he could never be prevailed upon to marry, let alone love. But when Newhall Castle becomes Caroline’s only place of sanctuary, Julian quickly discovers that beneath her icy demeanor there beats a passionate heart. Two stubborn souls come together in this beautiful tale of enemies to lovers. Sasha Cottman's regency historical romance novels cover such themes as secret love, secret babies, second chance, unrequited love, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, bad boys, lords, dukes, earls, prince, royalty, secret engagements, marriages of convenience, first love, runaway bride, ugly duckling, and adventure. For fans of Bridgerton.

The Ice Queen

A king’s secret mistress. A master thief in search of a priceless treasure. One woman holds the key to it all. The Honorable George Hawkins is a man caught between two worlds. On one hand he is the respectable son of a senior London judge, on the other he is a founding member of the dirty-dealing, Rogues of the Road. On the hunt for ancient gold he meets antiquities expert Jane Scott and is immediately smitten. George decides that there is nothing better than mixing business with pleasure and sets his sights on wooing Jane. And while Jane is no fool and sees right through George’s plan, her heart is still determined to win his love. An old letter written in cypher sends the two lovers on the trail of a great, secret prize. A king’s treasure of gold and jewels. But with every step on the path to discovery, both Jane and George find themselves wondering whether they can trust the other. Will love, have to be the price they both pay in order to succeed? Stolen by the Rogue is a standalone novel in the Rogues of the Road, Historical Romance series.

Stolen by the Rogue

Why create scandals when you can get paid to manage them? When society peacock Lord Harry Steele’s father reaches the end of his tether, he throws his wayward son out of the house. Forced to quickly find a way to make money, Harry hits upon a brilliant idea. Instead of creating scandals, he will get paid to manage them. Heiress, Alice North, is desperate. She seeks Harry’s help to rid her of a fortune hunting scoundrel. In Harry she discovers a handsome, yet complex man, who sets her blood on fire. Harry in turn is drawn to Alice. A steamy secret affair ignites between them. But, will Alice’s heart be the ultimate price she has to pay for engaging the services of a Rogue for Hire? Rogues of the Road Rogue for Hire Stolen by the Rogue When a Rogue Falls The Rogue and the Jewel King of Rogues

Rogue for Hire

LONDON LORDS A fake engagement with one rule only. Don’t fall in love. Swedish Prince Christian Lind is a prince in name only. As the youngest son of a youngest son, there is no fancy castle or vast wealth awaiting him. His country has become a side player in the grand politics of Europe, so in order to make his mark he journeys to the one place where it is all happening. London. Christian’s childhood friend, Countess Erika Jansson is based in the British capital helping her father who is attached to the Swedish envoy. Erika speaks perfect English, she knows all the right people, and most importantly she offers to help Christian with his plans to become an influential diplomat. But as individuals the walls of society are set high against them, and they quickly discover that they will need to work together in order to succeed. They come up with a clever plan. A fake engagement. After an elegant betrothal ball, Christian and Erika quickly become the darlings of the London social scene. But brief touches and heated glances soon have them both wondering if there is more to their relationship than just old friends helping one another. One stolen, passionate kiss, changes everything. This is a lively, and at times steamy tale of two people discovering the truth that home is not only always where you think it is. Promised to the Swedish Prince is a standalone book in the London Lords Series.

A fake engagement historical romance

Promised to the Swedish Prince

The Favourite Heiress… Once engaged to the future Duke of Strathmore, the beautiful Lady Clarice Langham now finds herself in the humiliating position of celebrating his marriage – to another woman. But things begin to look up when handsome and charming rake David Radley makes it clear that, at least as far as he’s concerned, she’s still the catch of the season. The Illegitimate Son… The eldest son of the Duke of Strathmore, David Radley has been raised alongside his father’s legitimate children. But while he is generally received as part of the family, not everyone thinks he should be, and especially not Clarice’s father, the Earl of Langham, who forbids her from having anything to do with him. David’s been in love with Clarice for years, and it isn’t long before the attraction between them develops into something deeper. Yet he senses Clarice is hiding something and until she reveals her secret, she won’t be free to follow her heart. Despite everything, David will not give up on Clarice, not even when another seems set to claim her. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes. This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. Sasha Cottman's regency historical romance novels cover such themes as secret love, secret babies, second chance, unrequited love, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, bad boys, lords, dukes, earls, prince, royalty, fake engagements, marriages of convenience, first love, runaway bride, ugly duckling, and adventure.

A Regency Historical Romance

An Unsuitable Match

Secrets and lies are dangerous in the game of love, and the truth always comes at a price. Former spy William Saunders’ world is turned upside down the day he rescues missionary worker Hattie Wright from the deep blue waters off the coast of Gibraltar. On the sea voyage back to London, the couple is forced to share a cramped cabin. Desire, and passion, soon ignite between them. While Hattie views the steamy affair as little more than a brief respite before she goes back to her mission among the poor and vulnerable in the slums of London, William sees things very differently. His cold, empty heart is once more filled with the warmth of love. After rejecting his offer of marriage, Hattie disappears into the dark underworld of the London rookeries. What quickly follows is a cat and mouse game between the two former lovers, with neither prepared to yield an inch. Hattie unwittingly makes a powerful enemy in one of the vile criminal gangs. And when she goes missing, William is finally forced to confront the truth of his own past. But will it be enough to save the woman he loves? My Gentleman Spy a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. ​​​​​​​This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes. Sasha Cottman's regency historical romance novels cover such themes as secret love, secret babies, second chance, unrequited love, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, bad boys, lords, dukes, earls, prince, royalty, secret engagements, marriages of convenience, first love, runaway bride, ugly duckling, and adventure. For lovers of Bridgerton.

My Gentleman Spy

Eine verbotene Liebe für die Lady.

One ruined castle. Two lonely souls. A chance for love. With little more than a ruined castle in Wales and a title to his name, socially awkward, Rhys Morgan is finding it hard to secure himself a wife. When he unexpectedly inherits an English estate, Rhys hopes that all his problems might finally be solved. But not only is Kington House a rundown disaster, he is shocked to discover it is being managed by a woman! Wister York has been stuck at Kington House for three years. With no money and no prospects, her greatest fear is that when the mysterious Lord Carno arrives, he will throw her out. But Rhys, is nothing like what she had been expecting. The shaggy Welsh baron sets her pulse racing and stirs within her deep desires. Rhys in turn is fascinated by the dark-haired temptress. Feisty and clever Wister is like no woman he has ever met. When she is near him, he can barely think straight. Passion and steamy temptation soon burn between these two lonely souls. In the snowy ruins of Carno Castle, Rhys and Wister will have to overcome their pasts in order to secure a chance for love. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.

Wedded to the Welsh Baron

A king’s secret mistress. A master thief in search of a priceless treasure. One woman holds the key to it all. The Honorable George Hawkins is a man caught between two worlds. On one hand he is the respectable son of a senior London judge, on the other he is a founding member of the dirty-dealing, Rogues of the Road. On the hunt for ancient gold he meets antiquities expert Jane Scott and is immediately smitten. George decides that there is nothing better than mixing business with pleasure and sets his sights on wooing Jane. And while Jane is no fool and sees right through George’s plan, her heart is still determined to win his love. An old letter written in cypher sends the two lovers on the trail of a great, secret prize. A king’s treasure of gold and jewels. But with every step on the path to discovery, both Jane and George find themselves wondering whether they can trust the other. Will love, have to be the price they both pay in order to succeed? Rogues of the Road Rogue for Hire Stolen by the Rogue When a Rogue Falls The Rogue and the Jewel King of Rogues

Rakes and Rogues on the wrong side of the law

The unconventional Miss Millie Ashton, recently arrived from India, finds England a cold and dismal place. The fashionable ladies of London society look down their noses at her and it isn't long before Millie is planning her return to the country she considers home. When Millie befriends the high-spirited Lucy Radley, she also meets Lucy's handsome brother, 'Alex the Great' and things take a turn for the better. Alex, the Marquess of Brooke, is considered the most eligible bachelor in London, yet he appears fascinated by the independent Millie. Against the odds, their unlikely friendship deepens. But Alex has a secret and when a love letter goes astray, it threatens to destroy all their happiness... Can Millie and Alex overcome the obstacles in their path to find true love? Or will one miscommunication ruin everything?

Destiny Romance

Letter From a Rake

Millie Ashton pensa che la società londinese sia piena di sciocchi arroganti dalla testa vuota, ma quando incontra Alex Radley, si innamora perdutamente di lui. Temendo l'umiliazione e il rifiuto, decide che l'unica cosa sensata da fare sia tornare a casa in India con l'orgoglio ferito. Uomini come Alex non si innamorano di quelle come lei, mentre ogni ragazza perde la testa per Alessandro Magno. Alex Radley, Marchese di Brooke, domina l'alta società come un dio, ma anche le divinità possono infatuarsi di semplici mortali. Con la sua ricchezza e il suo titolo, corteggiare Millie sembrerebbe un'impresa facile. Ma quando la sua appassionata lettera d'amore indirizzata a lei viene smarrita, prendendo la direzione sbagliata, la vita di Alex diventa più che complicata.

Lettera Di Un Libertino

For Caroline Saunders, beauty is a curse. She treats her court of suitors with cool disdain, gaining herself the title of the Ice Queen. With a heart scarred by his parent's disastrous marriage Julian Palmer, Earl Newhall has been in no hurry to take on a wife. Two stubborn souls come together in this beautiful tale of enemies to lovers.

The Duke of Strathmore, Book 7

When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season's most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London. Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can't help but feel he's been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke's daughter should be out of his reach. From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery's past? THE DUKE OF STRATHMORE SERIES: Letter from a Rake An Unsuitable Match The Duke's Daughter

The Duke's Daughter

To win, they will both have to lose. He has escaped the clutches of bloodthirsty pirates. Even managed to evade the entire French navy. But Andrew McNeal, the Duke of Monsale, may have finally run out of places to hide. Duke’s daughter, Lady Naomi Steele, has long had her marital sights set on the aristocratic leader of the Rogues of the Road. When an ancient law is suddenly invoked, an unwilling Monsale is forced onto the marriage market. He recruits Lady Naomi’s mother to help him put together a list of potential wives. Furious, Naomi refuses to be on the list. As far as she is concerned, there should only be one woman Monsale is considering making his bride. And when the stubborn, sexy rogue won’t admit his mistake, Naomi decides to take matters into her own hands. So, begins a steamy, high stakes game where the cards are marked, and hearts are wagered. Rogues of the Road Rogue for Hire Stolen by the Rogue When a Rogue Falls The Rogue and the Jewel King of Rogues But who will fold first?

King of Rogues

Lord Reid Follett enjoys all the lustful benefits that come from being a war hero on the battlefield at Waterloo. Every woman in London wants to bed him. And Reid is never a man to disappoint a lady. But the gloss of winning the war is starting to fade. Reid and his friends find themselves being challenged by a new group of talented Italian musicians who are taking their place in the hearts and bedrooms of the wicked women of the ton. England's bad boys must rise to the occasion and take on these interlopers at their own game. With Reid as their conductor and baritone the Noble Lords Quartet is born. Reid's ego however, does not match his singing ability and he soon discovers that to win he is going to have to put aside his pride and take singing lessons. Widowed mother of one Lavinia Jones is the perfect teacher for him. Discrete, and ready to do his bidding. The fact that she is a dark-haired temptress is simply a bonus. Reid intends to use her to get what he wants, then he will toss her aside. Lavinia however, is no push over and Reid soon discovers that she is the one holding all the power in their relationship. Without her guidance he will never be able to master the right note and go back to his seductive ways. The closer they work together, the less they can resist one another. A fiery sexual encounter leaves them both wondering just where the music stops and where the heart takes over. But Lavinia has a secret past of her own, and Reid finds himself suddenly facing his own jealous nature when it comes to the woman who has stolen his heart. Can he set aside his rock and roll lifestyle to secure the heart of the one woman who sets his blood on fire? The Regency Rockstars series is a new twist on Historical and Rock Star romance. Stories of war-scarred English lords who are bad boy musicians and the women who dare to love them. Reid is a standalone book in the Regency Rockstars series.

Reid

Count Nico de Luca has been blessed with wealth, power, and a seductive Italian body. Though women lust after him, the one thing Nico has never been able to possess is the love of a woman. After his intended bride jilts him to marry another, Nico decides that he will stick to matters of business and leave love to other fools. Arriving in London to inspect his investments, he is invited to stay for Christmas as the guest of one of his tenants, a poor young widow, Isabelle Collins. In Isabelle, Nico discovers a rare beauty, and as much as he fights temptation, he soon loses his heart to her. Left in reduced circumstances by her blackguard of a late husband, Isabelle is in no hurry to hand her heart over to yet another self-assured male, especially one who has no intention of remaining in England. But Nico is persuasive and nights of passion spent in his arms soon have Isabelle questioning the sort of future she wants. Can she risk giving up her country and home on the chance of finding love again? When Nico discovers the shocking truth of how Isabelle’s husband died, he realizes that he will have to risk everything he has to win Isabelle’s heart and finally break his love curse.

An Italian Count for Christmas

It’s been over two years since her fiancé, Robert, died at the battle of Waterloo, and Maggie Radley has spent almost all that time lost in a fog of grief. When she receives a letter from the war office, explaining that they have no record of Robert, she is determined to get to the truth. Captain Piers Denford should be putting the war behind him and looking for his future viscountess. Instead, he is stuck at a desk dealing with an ever-growing pile of letters. He jumps at the chance to escape London while helping Maggie solve the mystery of what happened to her missing fiancé. At first, Maggie is reluctant to put her trust in Piers, but soon finds herself wanting more than just his words of comfort. Her blood stirs whenever the tall, handsome officer is near. He makes her feel alive again. Maggie’s heart whispers its longing for love. On the way back to London, Maggie falls gravely ill, and a worried Piers takes her to his family home at Denford Park to recover. It is here that they finally confront their growing attraction to one another. But when a dark rumor from Pier’s past surfaces, the future they hope to share is placed in jeopardy. Is Maggie about to have her heart broken for a second time or will she and Piers finally get their well-deserved happily ever after? A Lady’s Heart Deceived is a standalone novel in the ongoing Duke of Strathmore series. The Duke of Strathmore Letter from a Rake An Unsuitable Match The Duke's Daughter A Scottish Duke for Christmas My Gentleman Spy Lord of Mischief The Ice Queen Two of a Kind A Lady's Heart Deceived Mistletoe and Kisses

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