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The Norse King's Daughter (Viking I Series #10)
Par Sandra Hill. 2012
“Sandra Hill always delivers smart, sexy, laugh-out-loud action.”—Christine Feehan“Sandra Hill writes stories that tickle the funnybone and touch the heart.”—Susan…
WiggsEvery hilarious, sexy, sensational historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Sandra Hill is a delight—and nobody but nobody does hot Viking love better! With The Norse King’s Daughter, the incomparable Hill conquers once again, spinning the wildly wicked yarn of a lusty warrior in Byzantium forced to guard the body of the endangered Scandinavian princess who once tried to kill him during their very brief marriage engagement. The Norse King’s Daughter is Sandra Hill Viking romance at its most charming, funny, and delectable—a treat for every reader who loves to laugh and love.When the Laird Returns: Book Two Of The Highland Lords (The Highland Lords #2)
Par Karen Ranney. 2002
In book two of the Highland Lords series a stranger to his ancestral Scottish lands, the dashing nobleman comes to…
the Highlands to reclaim his birthright—only to find something more wondrous and unexpected awaiting him: his bride!The Perfect Wife (Harrington Family #1)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2008
The perfect wife should be beautiful, trusting, and absolutely agreeable—or so the Earl of Wyldewood thought. But in New York…
Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander's intriguing tale, he finds that marriage is about more than mere appearances . . .When the Earl of Wyldewood meets Sabrina Winfield, he thinks he's found the ideal match. Graceful and genteel, the elegant blonde will look simply exquisite displayed on his arm. And a lady like Sabrina will undoubtedly occupy her time with proper matters, leaving him free to pursue his own pleasures . . .But beneath Sabrina's delicate beauty lies the most infuriatingly stubborn, wildly adventurous woman the earl has ever met. She's nothing like the perfect wife he had imagined. And before long, all he can think of is quieting her biting wit (with his kisses), putting an end to her outlandish schemes (with his own carefully planned seduction), and doing everything in his power to become the perfect husband.The Lady Is Tempted (Avon Historical Romance)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 2002
This “heartwarming” Regency romance about a widow who finds forbidden passion is a “lively and surprising read” from a New…
York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).Marry the local vicar—a stodgy man with six impossible children. Never! Deborah Percival is determined to discover passion in a man’s arms, not duty in a dull marriage. And when she becomes stranded at a countryside inn, tantalizing Anthony Aldercy, the Earl of Burnell, offers her the chance to fulfill her dreams. Deborah knows she should say no—but how can she resist?The earl is determined to repair his reputation—and a marriage to a demure high-born lady of the ton will do this—but he cannot deny Deborah’s charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. But when she disappears, he’s desperate, so he searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life—and his arms—again.Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted . . .“I love Cathy Maxwell.” —Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton seriesThe Perks of Loving a Scoundrel: The Seduction Diaries (The Seduction Diaries #3)
Par Jennifer McQuiston. 2016
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McQuiston continues her enchanting Seduction Diaries series as a bookish spinster and an unrepentant…
rogue unite to unmask a traitor.Every girl dreams of a hero . . .No one loves books more than Miss Mary Channing. Perhaps that’s why she’s reached the ripe old age of six-and-twenty without ever being kissed. Her future may be as bland as milk toast, but Mary is content to simply dream about the heroes and adventures she reads about in her books. That way she won’t end up with a villain instead.But sometimes only a scoundrel will do.When she unexpectedly finds herself in the arms of Geoffrey Westmore, London’s most notorious scoundrel, it feels a bit like a plot from one of her favorite novels. Suddenly, Mary understands why even the smartest heroines can fall prey to a handsome face. And Westmore is more handsome than most. But far worse than the damage to her reputation, the moment’s indiscretion uncovers an assassination plot that reaches to the highest levels of society and threatens the course of the entire country. When a tight-laced miss and a scoundrel of epic proportions put their minds together, nothing can stand in their way. But unless they put their hearts together as well, a happy ending is anything but assured.Stolen Charms (Winter Garden Series #1)
Par Adele Ashworth. 1999
In Adele Ashworth’s classic historical romance Stolen Charms, the privileged Natalie Haislett wishes to meet the Black Knight, a Robin…
Hood–type crook who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.Against her better judgment, she enlists the help of Jonathan Drake, a known rogue who has left many hearts in his wake. Will Natalie be his latest conquest or will it be the Black Knight who’ll capture her heart?A suspenseful mystery with plenty of sexual tension and romance in Victorian England, Stolen Charms is a sophisticated, sultry read that will appeal to fans of Cathy Maxwell, Christina Dodd, and Lisa Kleypas.What A Lady Wants (Last Man Standing #2)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2007
“With witty dialogue and a true gift for storytelling, Alexander creates a world that enchants readers”—second in the series following…
A Little Bit Wicked (Fresh Fiction).One bachelor down . . . three more to go. Four most desirable gentlemen have wagered one shilling apiece and a bottle of cognac that will go to the last unmarried man standing . . .Nigel Cavendish knows he’ll marry one day, but hopefully that day is many years—and many women—in the future! Until then, the handsome, unrepentant rake intends to enjoy life’s pleasures to the fullest.From the moment Lady Felicity Melville spies the adventurous scoundrel climbing from a neighbor’s window—with his comely conquest’s husband in hot pursuit—she knows Nigel is the answer to her prayers . . . with a little reformation, of course. Felicity craves excitement and who in all of London is more exciting than the infamous Mr. Cavendish? So what’s a girl to do but hatch a scheme to win what she so fervently desires. But her plan works too well when a game of chance and an errant pistol shot abruptly make them husband and wife—but in a way neither wanted.Now Felicity has to prove to her wayward husband that she’s the only woman he could ever want . . . or need!“[A] delightful, witty Regency tale . . . A fine cast of supporting characters, including the elderly but mischievous card sharks Lord and Lady Fernwood, keep the laughs up throughout.” —Publishers WeeklyThe Pirate Bride (Viking I Series #11)
Par Sandra Hill. 2014
A Viking to bed, not to wed!Medana Elsadottir, known as the Sea Scourge, never planned to become a pirate, but…
there’s no denying her talent. Her female-only tribe has an island hideaway, food aplenty, goods to trade…everything except the means to breed. That’s where the strapping Norsemen tied up in her ship’s hold come in handy. Eight godly specimens—and Thork Tykirrson is the most virile of them all. Once their, eh, work is done, they’ll be free to leave. Medana had naught to due with this gods-awful plan, but she wouldn’t mind reaping the benefits.Wed or bed…this Viking has plans of his own.Renowned as the wildest Viking of his time, Thork was returning home to regain his father’s favor. Mayhap even (shudder) marry. His brazen—and very beautiful—kidnapper has likely done him a favor in preventing such an irksome fate. That doesn’t mean he’ll let her off easy. No one takes anything from a Viking that he’s not willing to give...not even a violet-eyed vixen who sets off the wildest fantasies.To Sin With a Stranger (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #1)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2008
Meet the "Seven Deadly Sins"The seven Sinclair brothers and sisters live for scandal and delight in disgrace . . .…
until their father decrees that they must reform. Propriety has never come easily, but now they have no choice. Marry in haste . . . or regret in poverty!The Sinclairs of Scotland are known throughout society as the Seven Deadly Sins. Cast out by their father and denied their inheritance unless they mend their wild ways, they travel to London to seek respectability. No member of the clan is more scandalous than Sterling Sinclair, the Marquess of Blackburn. The ladies of the ton are powerless to withstand his rakish charms . . . until Miss Isobel Carington comes along.Ten thousand pounds if she marries Sinclair!Isobel is horrified to learn that's the amount wagered at White's Club—and now all of London is eagerly betting on her future! She's already publicly spurned the marquess, a man she hardly knows, but she's sure he is up to something, as he launches a bold campaign of seduction anyway. But soon she is surprised to learn there is much more to this man than reckless adventure and bad behavior . . . and, against her will, she begins to relish the thrill of sinning with this stranger . . .The Most Wicked of Sins (The Seven Deadly Sins Series #2)
Par Kathryn Caskie. 2009
In The Most Wicked of Sins, the second romance in Kathryn Caskie's Seven Deadly Sins series, readers meet Ivy Sinclair.…
She must marry to please her father, but trouble ensues when she's jilted and hires a rakish actor to impersonate her beloved marquess.The Groom Says Yes (Brides of Wishmore #3)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 2014
In the third and final Brides of Wishmore novel, “suspense, danger, and simmering passion blends with Maxwell’s signature humor and…
joyous romance” (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).He had a noose around his neck and a price on his head . . .Sabrina Davidson, dutiful daughter, avowed spinster, thought she’d secured a place for herself in Aberfeldy society—until her hard-earned acceptance of her fate is challenged by the arrival of Cormac Enright, earl of Ballin, trained physician, soldier of fortune, and convicted felon.A prim and proper miss was the last thing he needed . . .Mac is determined to clear his name, but first he has to find the man whose testimony sentenced him to a hangman’s noose. Of course, Robert Davidson is missing and protecting Mac is Davidson’s daughter, the most entrancing, frustrating, beguiling, stubborn woman Mac has ever met.And it doesn’t help that he has already tasted her kisses. Or that he has found in her a passion for life and adventure to rival his own.Mac has turned Sabrina’s world inside out—but what will happen when he leaves?Or will the groom say yes?The Ruin of a Rogue (The Wild Quartet #2)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2013
Charm, wit, and nerves of steel have helped Marcus Lithgow gamble his way across the Continent. But when his heart…
is at stake, all bets are off for this most perfect rogue . . .Anne Brotherton is sick and tired of being an heiress. She cannot bring herself to marry a fortune hunter. Why can't men like her for her sharp mind and kind heart rather than her impressive dowry? Just when she is about to bow to her fate as a confirmed spinster, she meets the handsome and charming Marcus Lithgow.It's been years since Marcus set foot in England—why toy with the ton when he can fleece wealthy fools in Paris and Rome? Yet everything changes when he inherits a ramshackle estate. Marcus's first and only chance at a respectable life needs funding . . . the kind Anne Brotherton can provide. Such a wallflower should be ripe for the picking. So why does Marcus feel like he's the one hanging by a thread?She nearly falls for Marcus's smooth seduction. But when Anne realizes she's being strung along, a lust for payback empowers her like never before. Two can play the game of deception. The game of love, however, has its own rules . . .Seducing Mr. Knightly (Writing Girls #4)
Par Maya Rodale. 2012
A newspaper columnist sets her sights on her dashing employer in this steamy Regency romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.He’s…
the only man she’s ever loved . . . For ages it seems advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly from a distance. Determined to finally attract her employer’s attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions . . . from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).She’s the only woman he’s never noticed . . . Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she’s exquisite . . . and he can’t get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.Will Dear Annabelle find her happy ending?But Knightly’s scandalous periodical has been targeted for destruction by a vengeful Lord Marsden, and the beleaguered editor now faces a devastating choice: either marry Marsden’s sister to save his beloved newspaper . . . or follow his heart and wed his Writing Girl.Priceless
Par Christina Dodd. 1992
Headstrong and adventurous, Bronwyn Edana regularly stuns polite society with her reckless exploits. But there is one type of exploit…
the fiery beauty has never experienced. Still innocent when it comes to men and their roguish ways, she can barely believe the breathless desire she has begun to feel for Adam Keane, a distinguished nobleman and a man with more than his fair share of liaisonsin his past . . .Now branded by a haunting tragedy, Adam will not rest until he lures Bronwyn to his bed. When a shocking conspiracy threatens their lives, he'll bring her from the dangerous streets of London to the sweeping countryside—for he has seen enough of the world to know that a passion like theirs is priceless.The Warrior Laird (The Highland Brothers #1)
Par Margo Maguire. 2012
“Margo Maguire is a masterful storyteller.”—Lorraine HeathMargo Maguire has a true talent for writing scintillating, powerfully emotional historical romance novels.…
She works her enthralling magic once more with a wildly passionate series about siblings who have survived a brutal past and will stop at nothing to claim their birthright. Of course, breathtaking passion and undeniable love are almost certain to come their way. It happens in the first book, The Warrior Laird. Fans of Karen Hawkins, Julianne MacLean, Liz Carlyle, Julia London—and anyone else who loves to be transported by historical romance to the breathtaking Scottish Highlands—will adore this tantalizing tale of a warrior Scotsman on a treasure hunt and the runaway bride who sets out to steal his fortune…only to become his captive prize.Ransom My Heart
Par Meg Cabot, Mia Thermopolis. 2009
Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia and star of Meg Cabot's insanely popular #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries books,…
has "penned" her first historical romance novel . . . with help from Meg CabotHe's a tall, handsome knight with a secret. She's an adventurous beauty with more than a few secrets of her own. Finnula needs money for her sister's dowry, and fast. Hugo Fitzstephen, returning home to England from the Crusades with saddlebags of jewels, has money, and lots of it. What could be simpler than to kidnap him and hold him for ransom?Well, for starters, Finnula could make the terrible mistake of falling in love with her hostage. Princess Mia Thermopolis, Meg Cabot's most beloved character, has always been an outspoken animal-rights activist and committed environmentalist. In keeping with Mia's true spirit, Meg will be donating her advance to Greenpeace.Return of the Viscount (Brides Of Redemption Ser. #1)
Par Gayle Callen. 2012
“Gayle Callen is wonderful!”—Cathy MaxwellUSA Today bestseller Gayle Callen is not only a longtime favorite among avid readers of historical…
romance the world over, she’s a multiple award-winner as well, having won both the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award. With Return of the Viscount, she kicks off a wonderfully sexy series set in Victorian England, where the destinies of three battle-scarred soldiers lead them to the women fated to capture their hearts and heal them. Return of the Viscount once again showcases what Romantic Times calls Callen’s “forte,” her ability to “entangle readers in a tale that’s delightfully sexy, fast paced, and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end.” Return of the Viscount is an unforgettable marriage of convenience tale that will enthrall fans of Samantha James and Loretta Chase—the story of a breathtaking love affair between a soldier with a debt to pay and a lady on a quest to unravel her family’s secrets.Rose in Bloom: A Novella
Par Stephanie Laurens. 2004
Childhood enemies reunite as adults—and do more than kiss and make up—in this Regency romance novella first published in Scottish…
Brides.Every Rose has its thorn . . . especially Rose MacKenzie-Craddock! When they were children, the willful girl was the thorn in the Earl of Strathyre’s side. Now, as a beautiful woman, Rose drives the Earl wild with desire. But even grown-ups can play some most interesting games . . .Secret Sisters: A Novel
Par Joy Callaway. 2017
A nineteenth-century student at a Midwestern college fights to establish the first sorority in this novel by the author of The…
Fifth Avenue Artists Society.Illinois, 1881: Whitsitt College sophomore Beth Carrington has two goals to fulfill by the time she graduates: obtain a medical degree, and establish a women’s fraternity, Beta Xi Beta, that will help young women like herself to connect with and support one another while attending the male-dominated Whitsitt.Neither is an easy task. The sole female student in the physicians’ program, Beth is constantly called out by her professors and peers for having the audacity not to concentrate on a more “fitting” subject like secretarial studies. Meanwhile, secret organizations are off-limits, and simply by crowding together in a dank basement room and creating a sense of camaraderie, she and her small group of fraternity sisters risk expulsion.In order to have the fraternity recognized, she knows she needs help. She turns to the most powerful student on campus: senior Grant Richardson, Iota Gamma fraternity president and the scion of a Whitsitt family—a man she’s only acquainted with because of her longstanding friendship with his fraternity brother Will Buchannan. Staunchly traditional, Grant doesn’t see the purpose of this women’s organization, but captivated by Beth, he agrees to give her a helping hand. What she doesn’t know is how many will stop at nothing to keep her burgeoning organization out of the record books—and who she can actually trust along the way.As Beth fights for her beloved Beta Xi Beta to be recognized, she will uncover deep secrets about the college and those who surround her, and will have to put both love and friendship on the line so that history can be made.Praise for Secret Sisters“A shining example of the power of persistent women united in their aim to reshape history. . . . Callaway has done a beautiful job bringing to light this little-known story of America’s first women’s fraternity and so much more.” —Sarah McCoy, New York Times–bestselling author of The Baker’s Daughter and The Mapmaker’s Children“An elegant book with enormous heart. . . . You’ll fly through this perfect summer read, and fall in love with the sisters of Beta Xi Beta.” —Karin Tanabe, author of The Gilded Years“This compulsive, feminist read is a rich drama. . . . The atmosphere of the era feels authentic and draws readers into college life while immersing them in the characters’ experiences.” —RT Book ReviewsWith Seduction in Mind (Girl Bachelors Series #4)
Par Laura Lee Guhrke. 2009
A feisty young woman pursues an audacious plan with London’s most notorious Earl in the New York Times–bestselling author’s sexy…
Victorian romance.London Society can be harsh, especially for women like Daisy Merrick who have no family connections. But when Daisy is sacked from yet another job, the outspoken miss comes up with a plan to secure a future beyond her wildest dreams. There’s only one problem. Her success depends on a man, the most infuriating, impossible, immovable man she’s ever met. Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, is England’s most infamous author. And he’s well earned his notorious reputation. When Daisy shows up on his doorstep with a mad plan, he has no intention of cooperating. The provoking, fire-haired beauty stirs his senses beyond belief, and Sebastian knows he has only one way to stop her. Seduction.