Theresa Romain

James, the new Viscount Matheson, believes that Louisa, a kind, intelligent beauty, will make a suitable bride until he meets her impetuous stepsister Julia, and, torn between two women, James has no idea what to do until fate intervenes during the holidays. Original.

Season for Temptation

"As a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, Benedict Frost had the respect of every man on board-and the adoration of the women in every port. When injury ends his naval career, the silver-tongued libertine can hardly stomach the boredom. Not after everything-and everyone-he's experienced. Good thing a new adventure has just fallen into his lap ... When courtesan Charlotte Perry learns the Royal Mint is offering a reward for finding a cache of stolen gold coins, she seizes the chance to build a new life for herself. As the treasure hunt begins, she realizes her tenacity is matched only by Benedict's-and that sometimes adversaries can make the best allies. But when the search for treasure becomes a discovery of pleasure, they'll be forced to decide if they can sacrifice the lives they've always dreamed of for a love they've never known ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Fortune Favors the Wicked

To win a wager, Lord Xavier must convince proper Louisa Oliver to attend his famously naughty Christmas house party and is pleasantly surprised when she, more intrigued than insulted, decides to teach him a thing or two about being daring. Original.

Season for Surrender

On the hunt for a husband, scandalous heiress August Meredith arrives in Bath where Joss Everett, an Anglo-Indian with his own secrets, catches her eye and traps her in a web of passion and danger. By the acclaimed author of It Takes Two to Tangle. Original.

Secrets of a Scandalous Heiress

When a scorned lover threatens to ruin her reputation, Lady Audrina Bradleigh must quickly find a respectable husband and sets her sights on Giles Rutherford, an American treasure hunter with whom she is stranded at a country inn. Original.

Season for Desire

Hannah Chandler, raised at the heart of the Regency horse-racing world, knows two things for certain. First, the rival Crosby family cannot be trusted. Ever. And second, she's just bought the champion colt Golden Barb for a fortune-making stakes race. But when Hannah tries to claim the colt from handsome young baronet Bart Crosby, Golden Barb's current owner, everything she believes falls apart. The prize colt is stolen--and with it go both families' dreams of rebuilding troubled reputations. Is Bart to blame for the theft, or is he truly as honest and determined as he seems? As Hannah and Bart rush to solve the mystery before race day, they uncover scandalous family secrets--and learn that enemies might just make the best lovers... (Originally published November 2015)

The Sport of Baronets

Coming to the aid of Michael Layward, the impoverished Duke of Wyverne, who is in need of a wealthy wife, the Countess of Stratton guides the anxiety-ridden duke through the trials of London society only to discover that she wants the position.

To Charm a Naughty Countess

Who knew love would be her secret weapon? Cassandra Benton has always survived by her wits and wiles, even working for Bow Street alongside her twin brother. When injury takes him out of commission, Cass must support the family by taking on an intriguing new case: George, Lord Northbrook, believes someone is plotting to kill his father, the Duke of Ardmore. Decades before, the duke was one of ten who formed a wager that would grant a fortune to the last survivor. But someone can’t wait for nature to take its course—and George hopes a seasoned investigator like Cass can find out who. Cass relishes the chance to spy on the ton, shrewdly disguised as handsome Lord Northbrook’s notorious “cousin.” What she doesn’t expect is her irresistible attraction to her dashing employer, and days of investigation soon turn to passionate nights. But with a killer closing in and her charade as a lady of the ton in danger of collapsing at any moment, Cass has no choice but to put her life—and her heart—in the hands of the last man she ought to trust . . . “Richly rewarding.” —Booklist, Starred Review on Fortune Favors the Wicked

Lady Notorious

HER SECRET SCANDAL As far as London's high society knows, Lady Isabel Morrow is above reproach. But the truth is rarely so simple. Though the young widow's passionate fling with dashing Bow Street Runner Callum Jenks ended amicably months ago, she now needs his expertise. It seems Isabel's late husband, a respected art dealer, was peddling forgeries. If those misdeeds are revealed, the marriage prospects of his younger cousin-- now Isabel's ward--will be ruined. For the second time, Isabel has upended Callum's well-ordered world. He's resolved to help her secretly replace the forgeries with the real masterpieces, as a . . . friend. A proper sort of friend doesn't burn with desire, of course, or steal kisses on twilight errands. Or draw a willing lady into one passionate encounter after another. Isabel's scheme is testing Callum's heart as well as his loyalties. But with pleasure so intoxicating, the real crime would be to resist . . . "Richly rewarding." --Booklist, Starred Review on Fortune Favors the Wicked

Lady Rogue

Talented by troubled, the Chandler family seems cursed by bad luck -- and so Nathaniel Chandler has learned to trade on his charm. He can broker a deal with anyone from a turf-mad English noble to an Irish horse breeder. But Nathaniel's skills are tested when his stable of trained Thoroughbreds becomes suspiciously ill just before the Epsom Derby, and he begins to suspect his father's new secretary is not as innocent as she seems. Nathaniel would be very surprised if he knew why Rosalind Agate was really helping his family in their quest for a Derby victory. But for the sake of both their livelihoods, Rosalind and Nathaniel must set aside their suspicions. As Derby Day draws near, her wit and his charm make for a successful investigative team...and light the fires of growing desire. But Rosalind's life is built on secrets and Nathaniel's on charisma, and neither defense will serve them once they lose their hearts.

A gentleman's game

DESPERATE MEASURES Georgette Frost's time is almost up. On her twenty-first birthday, the protections outlined in her late parents' will are set to expire. With prospects for employment or marriage unfavorable at best, she decides to leave London and join her brother, Benedict, on a treasure hunt for gold sovereigns stolen from the Royal Mint. DANGEROUS LIAISONS Lord Hugo Starling has always felt protective of his friend Benedict's sister, Georgette. So when he discovers her dressed in ragged boy's clothes, about to board a coach for parts unknown, he feels duty bound to join her search. But mystery piles upon mystery as they cross England together, not least of which is the confounded attraction between them. As Georgette leads him to a reward he never expected, Hugo realizes he's embarked upon the adventure of a lifetime... "Richly rewarding." --Booklist, starred review on Fortune Favors the Wicked

Passion Favors the Bold

Shana Galen

Vanessa Kelly

Kate Noble

The tiny village of Hemshawe is the sort of place where nothing ever happens…until a handsome ex-soldier and his matchmaking sister let the imposing manor house at the edge of town. The friendly Londoners shake up the staid people of Hemshawe, and villagers see each other in a new and oh-so-appealing light. Suddenly long-sparring enemies become lovers, a town festival heralds a new start for a fallen woman and a dandy, and a man who has given up on love gets a second chance with the woman he never forgot. And the matchmaker herself? She won’t rest until she finds her own happily-ever-after… A Madness in Spring by Kate Noble Adam Sturridge has made Belinda Leonard’s blood boil since childhood, and the feeling is mutual. But when a would-be matchmaker arrives in the village of Hemshawe, she’d determined to erase the thin line between love and hate. Now, Belinda and Adam are faced with falling for someone they’ve always considered an enemy — can they overcome old prejudices and discover how to rub each other the right way? The Summer of Wine and Scandal by Shana Galen When viscount’s son and dandy Peregrine Lochley is temporarily exiled from London to the country for his misdeeds, the last thing he expects is to encounter an intriguing woman. But Caroline Martin has a secret to hide, and it just might be too scandalous for even this debauched rogue. Those Autumn Nights by Theresa Romain Ten years ago, wealthy Eliza Greenleaf broke lowly soldier Bertram Gage’s heart—but the last decade brought changes in fortune to them both. Now that he’s made his mark on the world, a twist of fate brings the Greenleaf family under his power. Will this war-hardened officer triumph over his former lover…or will Bertie and Eliza give love a second chance? The Season for Loving by Vanessa Kelly Miss Georgie Gage, matchmaker extraordinaire, is resigned to life as a spinster—almost. When notoriously aloof bachelor Fergus Haddon arrives from Scotland to spend Christmas with the Gage family, Georgie thinks she’s finally found her own perfect match—if, that is, she can get the handsome Highlander to agree!

A Gentleman For All Seasons

When Edmund Ware, Baron Kirkpatrick, proposes a hasty marriage to save her reputation, Jane Tindall thinks it to be the perfect pairing, until secrets and scandals turn a proper marriage into a very improper affair. Original.

Season for Scandal

His Wayward Bride

It Takes Two to Tangle

One good friend deserves a lover...Lady Eleanor Palmer, a practical young widow, wants a family of her own. Her first marriage was an adventurous disaster, so this time, nothing but the most proper sort of man will do. Absolutely not who she's looking for? The impulsive, roguish Duke of Hampshire...even though she has secretly loved him as long as she can remember.Nicholas Langford, the Duke of Hampshire, has always relied on Eleanor's humor and good sense. Who else would guide him through a scandal with laughter and grace? He would do anything to ensure his old friend's happiness-even help Eleanor find a suitable new husband.As Eleanor makes plans for a new life without him at its center, Nicholas realizes the depth of his own feelings. But he can offer Eleanor nothing that she thinks she wants. How can he convince her that he is everything she truly desires?

My Scandalous Duke

Previously published in the anthology Mrs. Brodie's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies Eight years ago, impoverished gentleman's daughter Marianne Redfern fled her Lincolnshire home when her first love was forced to wed another. At Mrs. Brodie's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies, she learned the arts of cookery and self-defense--and as head cook, she can manage her staff, feed hundreds, and take down thieves. But she has no defense against Jack Grahame's unexpected arrival two weeks before a dinner that will secure the academy's fortunes. Now a wealthy widower, Jack still has a wicked twinkle in his eye and a place in Marianne's heart. When she gives him a second chance, he's at her side in the kitchen all day and the bedchamber all night. But forgiveness doesn't come together as easily as a sauce, and the wounds of the past will either destroy the academy's fortunes or ruin Jack and Marianne's chance at a future...

The Way to a Gentleman's Heart

Those Autumn Nights

Previously published in the novella duo THE DUKE'S BRIDLE PATH Lady Ada Ellis has two great talents: managing the accounts of her horse-mad brother's dukedom, and hiding in Berkshire from London society. Several years ago, a scandal rag published family secrets--and Ada was jilted as a result. She has no use for the press or for her onetime fiancé, but fate delivers both into her hands at once. At the same time her former betrothed visits Berkshire with his new bride, charming reporter Colin Goddard seeks Ada's help for a career-making series of articles on how to snare a wealthy spouse. Ada agrees to assist Colin--if he acts as her devoted suitor before the man who once spurned her. What was intended as a humorous exploit turns seductive, as she and Colin challenge each other to a battle of wits, wills, and hearts. But Colin is keeping secrets of his own, and if he and Ada fall in love, one of them will lose everything...

Desperately Seeking Scandal

Evan Reece may look and act like a rogue, but the devil-may-care attitude is only a front. He's been in love with Lady Abigail Whelan since the moment they met, and now that they've reunited after her husband's death, he's determined to win her over. Little does Abigail know that her late husband's death has left Evan the sole keeper of his secrets, and their fraught affair will shake up everything Abigail thought she knew about her marriage. Evan has to decide between love and truth...

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