Tracy Sumner

In this Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a willful bluestocking matches wits with a devilish scoundrel she never expected to desire with every beat of her heart. A defiant society outcast. A forbidding rogue who doesn't believe in love. And a passionate wager. Daughter of an earl, Lady Hildegard Templeton hasn't conformed to what society expects from a woman of her station. Industrious and unique, she's created an emboldened organization for women on the cusp of marriage, The Duchess Society. Called a bluestocking to her face and worse behind closed salon doors, she vows to marry for love. And nothing but. Although the emotion has never shown itself to her. Until she meets him. Bastard son of a viscount and king of London's sordid streets, Tobias Streeter has spent a lifetime building his empire, and he needs the Duchess Society to find a suitable wife. An asset to expand his worth in society's eyes. But he vows his search will have nothing to do with love and everything to do with vengeance. Until he meets her. Soon, Tobias and Hildy's plans are in turmoil as they choose between expectation, passion, and love. The Duchess Society Series #1 The Brazen Bluestocking #2 The Scandalous Vixen #3 The Wicked Wallflower Prequel: The Ice Duchess

The Brazen Bluestocking

"In the first in Tracy Sumner's captivating League of Lord series, mysticism in Victorian England is the setting for a captivating love affair... What's a rebellious woman to do when the wan she's meant for doesn't believe in love? After three years of waiting for Julian Alexander to realize they are destined to be together, Lady Piper Scott takes matters into her own hands. Because her gift as a healer has never done anything but distance her from the most principled man in England. A meaningless diversion as a medium, all done to gain a certain wandering viscount's attention, backfires. As most endeavors have for a woman known in the ton as Scandalous Scott. What's a reluctant viscount to do when the woman he can't have becomes the woman he can't live without? Julian Alexander, Lord Beauchamp, battled his way from the lowliest slum to assume his title. He carries not only a turbulent past, but a mystical gift that separates him from society. Honorable to his core, he is committed to protecting a community of outcasts with abilities like his own. He has no time, no place, for love. Or repeatedly rescuing the most outrageous, beguiling woman he's ever known. Even if she needs his protection most--and he desires her above all others. Seduction, intrigue and desire lead to an explosive passion"--

The Lady is Trouble

Historical romance with a sexy splash of the supernatural. This series? THE NEVERS + BRIDGERTON mashup! "Regency fans will savor the romantic fireworks! Sparks fly between a sultry English lord and a feisty American heiress!"--Kirkus Reviews He's harboring a fiery secret.... The Duke of Ashcroft is determined to keep the League of Lords under wraps. After all, the group's supernatural gifts brought the mystical misfits together and nobody is going to tear them apart. Intelligent and wily, Sebastian knows better than to trust anyone--especially an impulsive and intrusive American woman. She's looking for answers... Competitive and confident, Delaney Temple is hellbent on uncovering the truth about the League. She'll stop at nothing to unearth the secrets they're burying. But when Sebastian is in trouble and Delaney comes to his rescue, their contempt turns to a burning desire. Suddenly, with their passion ignited, they can no longer deny their attraction. A wicked duke. A troublesome beauty. And the forbidden desire they can't deny. League of Lords series (steamy Victorian psychic romance): #1 The Lady is Trouble (Julian & Piper) #2 The Rake is Taken (Finn & Victoria) #3 The Duke is Wicked (Sebastian & Delaney) #4 The Hellion is Tamed (Simon & Emma)

The Duke Is Wicked

In this sizzling Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, an unconventional lady of the ton and an untitled businessman need to risk something in order to gain everything. An Incorrigible Hellion Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of wallflower for two miserable seasons in the ton. With the guidance of the most feared feminist enterprise in London-the Duchess Society-Pippa vows never to marry. But a madcap misadventure throws her plan off course and puts her face-to-face with the only man she's ever wanted. A man who doesn't want her. A Rule-Breaking, Rookery Titan Prince of the streets, Xander Macauley crawled from the slums to rule an empire. He has secrets-and fierce desires. One being that he's smitten with his best friend's little sister. Although reckless Little Darlington is the last woman in England he'd risk his heart over. When he has to rescue her from a masquerade ball gone awry, Xander finds he will go to lengths greater than he'd imagined to possess her. The risks are undeniable. But so is true, devastating love. The Duchess Society Series #1 The Brazen Bluestocking #2 The Scandalous Vixen #3 The Wicked Wallflower More to follow! Prequel to the series: The Ice Duchess

The Wicked Wallflower

The Hellion is Tamed is #4 in the steamy Victorian series Publishers Weekly calls, "A superpowered twist on Victorian romance!" THE NEVERS + BRIDGERTON mashup! Time-traveling lovers navigate the sinister streets of London--while denying their enchantment and desire. Rescued from the slums and molded into a gentleman, Simon Alexander lost the love of his life to a mystical world he's always spurned. Still searching for the time traveler who stole his heart, he'll stop at nothing to find her. When he does, he finds he can't trust her--or his desire. Will he be able to tame his fear, and his hellion, once and for all? She's a time-traveling socialite... Transforming Emma Breslin from a poverty-stricken termagant into an aristocrat is easier than anyone imagined. Nearly overnight, she delights society as a trendsetting sensation. Torn between her obsession with the man who's never forgiven her for leaving and her fight to safeguard the magical gem she stole from him, Emma battles to survive without the man she loves. But when her life is threatened, Simon Alexander is the only person in any time she can trust. League of Lords Series (steamy Victorian psychic romance): #1 The Lady is Trouble (Julian & Piper) #2 The Rake is Taken (Finn & Victoria) #3 The Duke is Wicked (Sebastian & Delaney) #4 The Hellion is Tamed (Simon & Emma)

The Hellion Is Tamed

A gorgeous psychic. An unwanted betrothal. A tantalizing compromise. An independent hellion, a stealer of time, and the only woman who can capture his heart... Lady Victoria Hamilton has a supernatural gift, a fiancé, and a guardian angel. She just never expected her protector to be the most dazzling man in England, a devilish scoundrel they call the Blue Bastard. Victoria has agreed to marry for duty, not love, but her unforeseen desire for her mystical angel threatens to destroy not only her plans for the future but the armor surrounding her susceptible heart. A confirmed scoundrel, a mind reader, and the only man she desires... Illegitimate son of a viscount and reigning king of London's gossip sheets, Finn Alexander has spent a lifetime hiding his ability to read minds behind charming smiles and wicked behavior. No one knows the real man, and he likes it that way. Until he meets the lone woman who sees the man beneath the disguise--a blue-blooded temptress with the power to bring him to his knees. As they embark on a journey of passion and friendship, Victoria and Finn must decide if they're willing to risk everything for the promise of true, magical love. Second novel in the tantalizing Victorian paranormal League of Lords series!

The Rake Is Taken

Victorian historical romance with a sexy splash of the supernatural. *The willful American hellion and the reluctant very-English duke *Enemies turned friends turned lovers *Forbidden love Leagues and lives apart, Delaney and Sebastian navigate a world they're not destined for together. Can she let down her guard and learn to trust a WICKED Duke? He's harboring a fiery secret... The Duke of Ashcroft is determined to keep the League of Lords under wraps. After all, the group's supernatural gifts brought the mystical misfits together and nobody is going to tear them apart. Intelligent and wily, Sebastian knows better than to trust anyone--especially an impulsive and intrusive American woman. She's looking for answers... Competitive and confident, Delaney Temple is hellbent on uncovering the truth about the League. She'll stop at nothing to unearth the secrets they're burying. But when Sebastian is in trouble and Delaney comes to his rescue, their contempt turns to a burning desire. Suddenly, with their passion ignited, they can no longer deny their attraction. A forbidden love... Ready for the Duke of Ashcroft's story of forbidden love and intrigue? The Duke is Wicked is #3 in the steamy Victorian paranormal romance series Publishers Weekly calls, "A superpowered twist on Victorian romance!"

The Duke is Wicked

In this enemies-to-lovers Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a bold lady and a ruthless duke realize they need to agree to an ardent alliance to get what they want. He knew at first sight. She knew at first kiss. Helena Astley, Lady Hell to the ton, has plans. To control her father's shipping business, to live her way, by her rules. Her plan is going remarkably well until one ill-advised kiss invites the duke she doesn't want but cannot resist into her life. Hardnosed Roan Darlington, Duke of Leighton, cares little for society or finding a duchess. The only person ever to challenge him is the incorrigible, infuriating Helena Astley. The one woman he's never been able to forget. When they're caught in a ruinous situation, Roan offers her an alternative. A sham engagement she can break off after Christmas. As they discover a world of forbidden pleasure, Helena must decide if she can relinquish a heart she vowed to withhold from the only man powerful enough to seize it. And Roan must decide if falling madly, passionately in love is worth the risk. The Duchess Society Series #1 The Brazen Bluestocking #2 The Scandalous Vixen #3 The Wicked Wallflower Prequel to the series: The Ice Duchess

The Scandalous Vixen

Twelve Days

*Second Chance *Best's Friend Little Sister She's not chasing a duke ever again. With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her family's Yorkshire estate for Christmas with a marriage proposal in hand. Beautiful and charming, but too independent for society, Camille has given up on the hope to marry for love. So she will marry for duty. The man of her childhood dreams hasn't been home in three years, even to secure his dukedom, and her heart went with him. The woman he desires is lost to him... War hero Tristan Tierney, Duke of Mercer, returns to his ancestral home for the holidays to find himself burdened with a title and the woman he left behind betrothed to another. As he's only seen death and destruction for years, he's come to believe true love is a myth. His aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire, to possess Camille Bellington. Childhood friendship gives way to something altogether more dangerous as two people give love a second chance.

A Steamy Regency Christmas Romance

Chasing the Duke

Historical Romance Kindle Bestseller Reader's Choice Finalist: Best HistoricalRising Stars Finalist: Best First BookHeart of Romance Finalist: Best HistoricalTO SEDUCE A ROGUE, Southern Heat, Book One: ADAM**Includes excerpts from TO DESIRE A SCOUNDREL (Southern Heat, Book Two: TANNER) and the National Reader's Choice Winner TIDES OF PASSION!**Praise for TO SEDUCE A ROGUE:"The battle of the sexes heats up the pages of this fun and fresh romance by talented new writer Tracy Sumner."--New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs"Well-written, funny and very engaging."--USA Today bestselling author Pamela Morsi"Tracy Sumner has created endearing people and a story to match. Engaging, warm and wonderful."--Romantic Times"As I began reading this book, I fell in love."--Affaire de CoeurProduct Description:In this battle of wills, passion becomes front-page news.He challenged her legacy.She challenged him to love.In 1850s South Carolina, ladies with ambition and a penchant for wearing trousers are rare indeed. But that's Charlotte Whitney all over. Not only does Charlie yearn to resurrect her late father's newspaper, she wants to be its editor. That position, however, has been handed to Richmond newspaperman Adam Chase. Undeterred, Charlie convinces Adam to teach her the journalism trade. In doing so, she teaches him how to open his heart.Adam Chase had one goal in mind: to return Edgemont's newspaper to its former glory and then make tracks back to the big city. But he faces one very tempting obstacle in outspoken Charlie Whitney. The newsroom becomes the battleground for a war between the sexes--until Adam surrenders to Charlie's sultry charms. Together, they discover that the power of the press doesn't hold a candle to the power of love.Other Novels by Tracy Sumner:TO DESIRE A SCOUNDREL, Southern Heat, Book Two: TANNER (novella)TIDES OF LOVE, Seaswept Seduction Series, Book One: NOAHTIDES OF PASSION, Seaswept Seduction Series, Book Two: ZACH

To Seduce a Rogue

One Wedding and an Earl

Step into a world of scandal, romance, and unexpected love! With witty banter, sizzling love scenes, and a twist on the classic marriage of convenience theme, Two Scandals and a Scot is a must-read for fans of the Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner! Scandal number one. A runaway bride. Scandal number two. The kiss. When Theodosia Astley's shocking engagement ball sets society ablaze, she finds herself in need of a hero. Can she help it if her savior comes in the form of her intrepid former student, Dash Campbell, a captivating gambler with a heart of gold? The carriage was empty. And parked in her brother's drive. She had no idea it was his. With a bookish wallflower's assistance, Scottish ruffian Dash wrote a novel that made him famous. When he finds himself presented with the opportunity to pay his erstwhile teacher back, how can he refuse? Even if Theo's sharp wit fearfully fascinates him. It's a dangerous wager for a Scottish gutter rat to think of falling for the sheltered sister of a duke. When Dash proposes marriage to salvage her reputation, Theo suggests her own twist on the age-old agreement. They marry-but remain friends who do not fall in love. What could go wrong? Set against a backdrop of faithful wagers and sizzling desire, Two Scandals and a Scot is a thrilling tale of forbidden romance, with affection and passion pitted against societal expectations and personal demons. Follow Dash and Theo as they navigate their way through the high stakes world of love as they discover whether theirs can withstand the tests of time and circumstance. The Duchess Society Series #1 The Brazen Bluestocking #2 The Scandalous Vixen #3 The Wicked Wallflower #4 One Wedding and an Earl #5 Two Scandals and a Scot More to follow! Prequel: The Ice Duchess Christmas novella: The Governess Gamble

Two Scandals and a Scot

Cortland DeWitt is the most infamous second son in England. Twin to a duke, he thankfully lost out on the ducal title by a mere three minute's grace. And he's never looked back, living his life with one rule and one rule only: no attachments. But to Alexandra Mountbatten, the fearless woman who's known him since childhood, Cort is merely the loathsome boy next door. What happens when she realizes he's grown into an intelligent, stunning, stubborn man? One. She. Wants. An independent woman seeking one night of passion. A forbidding rake determined to ignore her. A tempestuous gamble on love. Come along on this slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, sorta second chance romp! Please note that the heat level is red hot! If you like reading about widows who are single and looking to mingle with some of England's most notorious scoundrels, be sure to check out the Wicked Widows' League set!

Kiss The Rake Hello

Where broken engagements unveil hidden passions... Wilhelmina Wright's unwavering determination for independence fuels her quest to find a desperate husband who has no choice but to embrace her fierce spirit. Enter the daring matchmaker, Bessie Dove-Lyon, who sees Wilhelmina as a risky yet captivating gamble. Who better to pair Wilhelmina with than her incorrigible nephew, Griffin Beckett, Viscount Kent? A viscount enters the treacherous realm of love... When Griffin is kidnapped on his wedding day, escape becomes his utmost priority, leaving apologies to his almost-wife for later. Little does he know that his path will again cross Wilhelmina's when she's forced to save him from himself. Amidst broken engagements, hidden motives and second chances, Wilhelmina and Griffin must confront their pasts to unravel the true meaning of love and trust. Can they find their way back to each other, or will they forever be lost in the shadows of a passion that threatens to destroy them? Indulge in The Lyon Who Loved Me, where emotions blaze and happy endings reign. Brace yourself for a sizzling romance that will leave you breathless.

The Lyon's Den Connected World

The Lyon Who Loved Me

Step into a world of scandal, romance, and unexpected love! With witty banter, sizzling love scenes, and a twist on the classic marriage of convenience theme, Two Scandals and a Scot is a must-read for fans of the Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner!

Scandal number one. A runaway bride.

Scandal number two. The kiss.

When Theodosia Astley’s shocking engagement ball sets society ablaze, she finds herself in need of a hero. Can she help it if her savior comes in the form of her intrepid former student, Dash Campbell, a captivating gambler with a heart of gold?

The carriage was empty. And parked in her brother’s drive. She had no idea it was his.

With a bookish wallflower’s assistance, Scottish ruffian Dash wrote a novel that made him famous. When he finds himself presented with the opportunity to pay his erstwhile teacher back, how can he refuse? Even if Theo’s sharp wit fearfully fascinates him. It’s a dangerous wager for a Scottish gutter rat to think of falling for the sheltered sister of a duke.

When Dash proposes marriage to salvage her reputation, Theo suggests her own twist on the age-old agreement. They marry—but remain friends who do not fall in love.

What could go wrong?

Set against a backdrop of faithful wagers and sizzling desire, Two Scandals and a Scot is a thrilling tale of forbidden romance, with affection and passion pitted against societal expectations and personal demons. Follow Dash and Theo as they navigate their way through the high stakes world of love as they discover whether theirs can withstand the tests of time and circumstance.

The Duchess Society Book 5

Tides of Passion

House Devon

Love at first sight. Steamy second chance. Regency splendor. As the most distinguished watchmaker in England, Christian Bainbridge believes in accurate timepieces, not love. He secretly offered his heart years ago, and he's never gotten it back. When Raine Mowbray stumbles into his life again, Christian realizes the woman he's worshiped from afar is still the woman he desires above all others. Raine Mowbray needs solitude and employment, not love. A housemaid forced to flee a loathsome earl's grasp, the last thing she's seeking is a man's amorous attention. When she finds herself unexpectantly paired with a gorgeous watchmaker in need of an assistant, she's unnerved by his wit, kindness-and clandestine devotion to her. If you like spirited heroines who fight falling in love and charmingly arrogant heroes who think they know best, then this is the book for you! Snuggle up with Tempting the Scoundrel, a steamy second chance, love-at-first-sight Regency Romance!

Tempting the Scoundrel

Bree Wolf

Sydney Jane Baily

Meredith Bond

Jennifer Monroe

Charlie Lane

Fenna Edgewood

The weather outside may be frightful... But this collection of Regency romances by some of your favorite authors is certain to be delightful! A USA Today bestseller! Christmas is a time for kisses under the mistletoe, swirling silk gowns, and dances with one's true love under the glittering candlelight... Celebrate Christmas in July with seven wintery tales! On WOLF Publishing's Naughty or Nice list, you'll find captivatingly sweet tales that melt your heart as well as sizzling romances that heat up your nights! Find out who's been naughty and who's been nice this year, in... Bree Wolf's: Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss Once upon a time, our beloved Grandma Edie began her career as the best matchmaker in known history by using her extraordinary talent to bring about her own happily-ever-after... Determined to perform a Christmas miracle by seeing her friend wed to the man she loves, Edith finds herself distracted from her task by a teasing gentleman with wicked eyes and a devilish smile. Sydney Jane Baily's: A Diamond for Christmas In a Regency Romeo and Juliet, heady desire blossoms between a lord and a lady from warring families. Lord Geoffrey Diamond is the heir to an earldom with dash-fire to spare. There is no lady in London he ought not to be able to woo and win. Except one. Lady Caroline is vexed to learn the only man who makes her tingle is prohibited. Forbidden even to dance with Diamond, she finds herself breaking all the rules in order to follow her heart. When they take a desperate chance on happiness, will it lead to a Christmas miracle or a Christmas calamity? Tracy Sumner's: The Governess Gamble He's a devil of a rake. Can an accidental governess teach him life's most important lesson? To repair her scandalous reputation, American heiress Franny Shaw flees to London in search of a desperate nobleman with a title for sale. An impulsive decision places her in the path of lonely libertine, Chance Allerton, at Christmastide. Can a make-believe governess teach a wicked viscount a sizzling lesson in love or will it take a holiday miracle? Fenna Edgewood's: The Countess's Christmas Groom She is his ideal match. The woman he has been waiting for all of his life. The only problem? He's her servant. This Christmas, two very unlikely individuals are about to realize they are one another's ideal match. And once mutual desire has been sparked, they will never be parted, no matter the price they must face. Charlie Lane's: A Very Daring Christmas Christmas is the most daring time of the year. Crowded London streets, eccentric shop keeps, violent-minded maids, and chaotic coffeehouses. A daring but reluctant debutant and the steward who adores her will brave it all to find the elusive perfect gift that could win their hearts desires. Jennifer Monroe's: Gentleman of Christmas Past A lady determined to find love. A gentleman wanting her hand in marriage. A Christmas story you will never forget. Miss Agnes Fitzimmons and Mr. Phillip Rutley each have a Christmas wish—to marry one another. Yet with financial burdens threatening to keep them apart, it will take a Christmas miracle to have the happily ever after they deserve. Meredith Bond's: Christmas Intrigue Can the joy of Christmas, and a beautiful woman, distract him from his duty? Is it a recipe for disaster? Not even close. Whether Markgraf Alexander Kottenfurst thinks the spirited Prudence Torrington is naughty or nice will determine if this Christmas intrigue will lead to something wonderful.

A Holiday Regency Anthology

Naughty or Nice

Lauren Smith

Tabetha Waite

Dawn Brower

Amy Quinton

Rachel Ann Smith

Nancy Yeager

Lauren Royal 

Tammy Andresen 

Annabelle Anders 

Tempting a Lady: Historical Romance Collection A collection from TEN of your favorite Historical Romance Authors. TEN heros tempted by love TEN heroines who aren’t easily persuaded All ten amazing stories will entice you to stay up all night. This collection is ideal for fans of sexy noblemen with secrets, second chance romance, and readers who like it steamy. Don’t miss out on this limited time only collection: Tempt Me at Midnight by Lauren Royal - New York and USA Today Bestselling Author Don't Tell a Duke You Love Him by Tammy Andersen - USA Today Bestselling Author When an Earl Turns Wicked by Dawn Brower - USA Today Bestselling Author Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith - USA Today Bestselling Author Ice Duchess by Tracy Sumner - USA Today Bestselling Author What the Scot Hears by Amy Quinton - USA Today Bestselling Author Trapped With the Duke by Annabelle Anders Revealing a Rogue by Rachel Ann Smith Bedeviling Lord Coxford by Tabetha Waite One Kiss from Ruin by Nancy Yeager Please note: All the stories in this historical romance collection have been previously published, but never before in one collection.

Historical Romance Collection

Tempting a Lady

Christine Cameron

Jill Henry

Three favorite historical romance authors have created delightful stories that capture the magic of Christmas. In A Highland Christmas, a woman forced into marriage loses her heart to her English bridegroom. In Sara's Gift, a woman falls in love with the father of the girl she gave up for adoption while they're snowbound in Montana. And in When All Through the Night, a woman finds love anew with the newspaperman who once broke her heart.

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