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Because of You (Avon Romantic Treasure)
Par Cathy Maxwell. 2006
Is a reckless rogue worthy of thelove of an innocent enchantress? Pretty Samantha Northrup knows it isher duty to marry—but…
the chaste Englishvicar’s daughter secretly desires to be sweptoff her feet by a man whose kisses leave herbreathless. And when a seductive strangerarrives at her door one stormy night,Samantha’s neat and orderly life is turnedupside down—especially when she finds herself in a most compromising position . . .and is forced to marry a man she barely knows!Samantha is unaware that her mystery bridegroom is Yale Carderock, the dashing,disinherited rakehell son of a duke, banishedby his father years before. Now Lord Yalehas returned—wealthier but only somewhatreformed—and he is bewitched by his lovelynew bride’s awakening sensuality and innocentfire. But can this marriage of conveniencebe something more . . . and can a confirmedcad and society outcast truly change his ways enough to merit the lady’s tender love?Black Rainbow (The Someone in the House Series #1)
Par Barbara Michaels. 1982
New York Times–Bestselling Author: “Sprightly gothic-romance-suspense . . . an especially dandy final twist.” —Kirkus ReviewsMegan O’Neill sees it hanging in the sky…
above the towers of Grayhaven Manor—a beautiful yet sinister black rainbow, a warning to the estate’s new governess to stay away. She is tempted to pick up her sodden, clinging skirts and flee into the rainy night. Yet the warmth and kindness of the Mandeville family, owners of the local cotton mill, banish her fears—and her hypnotic obsession for her handsome, mysterious new employer, Edmund, blinds her to the darkness within. But desire always has its price. And the shocking secrets enclosed in Grayhaven’s walls threaten to pull Megan into the terrifying shadows, never to emerge again . . . Praise for Barbara Michaels“A favorite of suspense fans.” —Publishers Weekly“A consummate storyteller.” —Mary Higgins ClarkI Adored a Lord: The Prince Catchers (The Prince Catchers #2)
Par Katharine Ashe. 2014
Three very different sisters beguile society with their beauty and charm, but only one of them must fulfill a prophecy:…
marry a prince. Who is the mystery Prince Charming, and which sister will be his bride?All that clever, passionate Ravenna Caulfield wants is to stay far away from high society's mean girls.All that handsome, heroic Lord Vitor Courtenay wants is to dash from dangerous adventure to adventure.Now, snowbound in a castle with a bevy of the ton's scheming maidens all competing for a prince's hand in marriage, Ravenna's worst nightmare has come true.Now, playing babysitter to his spoiled prince of a half-brother and potential brides, Vitor is champing at the bit to be gone.When a stolen kiss in a stable leads to a corpse in a suit of armor, a canine kidnapping, and any number of scandalous liaisons, Ravenna and Vitor find themselves wrapped in a mystery they're perfectly paired to solve. But as for the mysteries of love and sex, Vitor's not about to let Ravenna escape until he's gotten what he desires . . .How a Lady Weds a Rogue: A Falcon Club Novel (The Falcon Club Novels #3)
Par Katharine Ashe. 2012
“With its jaded hero, effervescent heroine, an intriguing, engaging plot and healthy doses of both humor and emotion, this is…
a delightful Regency jaunt.” —Kirkus ReviewsGentleman’s Rule #1: If a lady is virtuous, he should deny her nothing.Beautiful Diantha Lucas understands society’s rules: a young lady must find a man to marry. But Diantha has a bigger goal, and she’s not afraid of plunging into adventure to achieve it. When daring, dashing Wyn Yale rescues her, she’s certain he’s just the man she needs.As an agent for the secret Falcon Club, Wyn knows his duty, but he’s not about to admit he’s a hero of any sort. He has a plan, too: steal a prized horse, murder an evil duke, avenge an innocent girl, and probably get hanged for it—in that order. Wyn can’t afford to be distracted by a pretty face, even one with delectable dimples and kissable lips. But how can a country miss and a hardened spy solve their problems when they can’t keep their hands off each other?“Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power.” —New York Times–bestselling author Lisa KleypasA Knight to Remember: Good Knights #2 (Good Knights Ser. #2)
Par Christina Dodd. 2013
She cannot risk ruin . . . Once the Duchess of Cleere, Lady Edlyn is now a widow. After suffering…
a humiliating scandal, she is forced to take refuge in an abbey, where she uses her skills as an herbalist to heal injured soldiers. When she's asked to tend to the wounds of a knight who's in hiding, she's shocked to discover he is none other than Hugh de Florisoun—the man she has desired for years. Yet she knows surrendering to the temptation he presents could be her ultimate downfall.For a night of passion . . . Renowned for his prowess on the battlefield, Lord Hugh de Florisoun never imagined the day would come that he'd see the beautiful, refined Lady Edlyn working as a common peasant—and in a nunnery, no less. His yearning for her burns as strongly as ever. But Edlyn scorns all his advances. Somehow Hugh must find a way to unlock her heart—before secrets from both of their pasts jeopardize any chance for a future together.Lady Amelia's Secret Lover (Last Man Standing #5)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2007
Gentleman wanted—for a scandalous assignation. A wife embarks on infidelity in this charming Victorian romance from the #1 bestselling author.…
Lady Amelia’s Secret Lover is a historical romance novel with a decidedly modern bent: Lady Amelia Hathaway’s marriage has gotten stale over the past six years, so she decides to take a lover. She makes no secret of her intent—but what her husband doesn’t know is that Amelia’s real scheme is to win him back.Will the plan work well enough to earn Amelia the passion she deserves from her husband? Or will it backfire drastically, sending him into the arms of a flesh-and-blood lover of his own?Praise for Victoria Alexander and the Last Man Standing series“Victoria Alexander delivers on all counts.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“It doesn’t get any better than Victoria Alexander.” —Christina Dodd, New York Times–bestselling author“Alexander knows what her romance readers want—charming characters, sharp banter, missed connections and a happy ending—and delivers with gusto.” —Publishers WeeklyCaptured By a Rogue Lord (Rogues of the Sea #2)
Par Katharine Ashe. 2012
“Her characters are intelligent, vibrant and wonderfully complex. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power.”—New York Times bestselling author Lisa…
KleypasKatharine Ashe is poised to become the next superstar of historical romance fiction, having already garnered enthusiastic praise from some of the genre’s elite—including Lisa Kleypas, Kat Martin, and Sabrina Jeffries. With Captured by a Rogue Lord, Ashe again grandly flourishes the winning mix of danger and passion with outrageous action and amazing sensuality that made her previous novel, Swept Away by a Kiss, an unadulterated delight. An unforgettable Regency romantic adventure, Captured by a Rogue Lord concerns the passionate exploits of a titled British lord and reluctant pirate endangered by his desire for an inquisitive beauty who’s coming perilously close to uncovering his secret identity. If you like Johanna Lindsey you will love Katharine Ashe!Castles in the Air: Castles #2 (Castles Ser. #2)
Par Christina Dodd. 1993
Bound by the King . . . The document, signed and sealed by King Henry himself, commanded lady Juliana of…
Lofts to marry Raymond, Count of Avraché.Shattered by the Past . . . She refused, though it was treason to defy one's king. What man would have her once he discovered her secret?One Knight Would Crusade for His Lady's HeartYet Raymond would not be denied. And when he came for her, she'd learn that even the strongest will cannot resist the softest touch.In Your Wildest Scottish Dreams (The Maciain Series #1)
Par Karen Ranney. 2015
New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney's first novel in a brand-new series spins the intriguing story of a beautiful…
widow and a devilishly handsome shipbuilderSeven years have passed since Glynis MacIain made the foolish mistake of declaring her love to Lennox Cameron, only to have him stare at her dumbfounded. Heartbroken, she accepted the proposal of a diplomat and moved to America, where she played the role of a dutiful wife among Washington's elite. Now a widow, Glynis is back in Scotland. Though Lennox can still unravel her with just one glance, Glynis is no longer the naïve girl Lennox knew and vows to resist him.With the American Civil War raging, shipbuilder Lennox Cameron must complete a sleek new blockade runner for the Confederate Navy. He cannot afford any distractions, especially the one woman he's always loved. Glynis's cool demeanor tempts him to prove to her what a terrible mistake she made seven years ago.As the war casts its long shadow across the ocean, will a secret from Glynis's past destroy any chance for a future between the two star-crossed lovers?A Borrowed Scot (Tulloch Sgathan #3)
Par Karen Ranney. 2011
“Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.”—Stephanie LaurensNo one does Scottish romance quite like Karen Ranney. Follow her…
now, back to the Highlands, as the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author introduces you to A Borrowed Scot—a man of mystery, the new Lord Fairfax of Doncaster Hall, who saves a young Scottish beauty from disgrace and ruination by marrying her. Read one chapter of A Borrowed Scot and you’ll be hooked, a forever fan of this remarkable historical romance talent whom Judith Ivory calls, “a rich, rare find.”Hot & Heavy (Viking II Series #5)
Par Sandra Hill. 2012
In and out . . .That’s Lieutenant Ian MacLean’s goal. The leader of a team of highly trained Navy SEALs—…
the toughest, buffest fighting men in the world— the sexy, hard-as-nails bachelor has the brains, guts, and brawn to outthink, outgun, and outmaneuver any enemy. But dealing with a buxom, headstrong, iron-willed Viking maiden from a time a thousand years before Ian was born . . . that’s a whole different kind of warfare.Madrene Olgadottir has no idea where she is or that she’s landed ten centuries in the future. After bopping the arrogant soldier on his head and tying him up, the stunning hellion gives him a tongue lashing that makes a drill sergeant sound like a kindergarten teacher. Then she demonstrates that she has her own special way of dealing with overconfident males.Hoo-yah, it looks like Operation Rodent is about to get . . . Hot & HeavyIn Love With a Wicked Man (MacLachlan Family & Friends #9)
Par Liz Carlyle. 2013
A breathtaking Victorian romance about a man without scruples and the lady who brings him to his knees from the…
New York Times–bestselling author.What does it matter if Kate, Lady d’Allenay, has absolutely no marriage prospects? She has a castle to tend, an estate to run, and a sister to watch over, which means she is never, ever reckless. Until an accident brings a handsome, virile stranger to Bellecombe Castle, and Kate finds herself tempted to surrender to her houseguest’s wicked kisses.Disowned by his aristocratic family, Lord Edward Quartermaine has turned his gifted mind to ruthless survival. Feared and vilified as proprietor of London’s most notorious gaming salon, he now struggles to regain his memory, certain of only one thing: he wants all Kate is offering—and more.But when Edward’s memory returns, he and Kate realize how much they have wagered on a scandalous passion that could be her ruin, but perhaps his salvation.“Carlyle weaves a lovely story of two lost souls who find a surprising chance at love and salvation . . . appealing characters lift the story up to her usual standards . . . a moving reading experience.” —RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)“A pleasant read by an accomplished author.” —Historical Novel Society“Fresh and engaging . . . Liz Carlyle fans will be well pleased with her latest effort and fall a little bit in love with Kate and Edward in the process.” —All About RomanceAn American in Scotland: A Maclain Novel (The Maciain Series #3)
Par Karen Ranney. 2016
New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney returns with the third heart-stirring novel in her latest series, a tale of…
deceit, desperate measures, and delirious desireRose MacIain is a beautiful woman with a secret. Desperate and at her wits’ end, she crafts a fake identity for herself, one that Duncan MacIain will be unable to resist. But she doesn’t realize that posing as the widow of the handsome Scotsman’s cousin is more dangerous than she knew. And when a simmering attraction rises up between them, she begins to regret the whole charade.Duncan is determined to resist the tempting Rose, no matter how much he admires her arresting beauty and headstrong spirit. When he agrees to accompany her on her quest, their desire for each other only burns hotter. The journey tests his resolve as their close quarters fuel the fire that crackles between them.When the truth comes to light, these two stubborn people must put away their pride and along the way discover that their dreams of love are all they need.In the Arms of a Marquess (Rogues of the Sea #3)
Par Katharine Ashe. 2012
“Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power.”—Lisa Kleypas“You’ll be swept away by Katharine Ashe’s evocative writing.”—Sabrina JeffriesWith only three books,…
Katharine Ashe has already established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of historical romance fiction. In the Arms of a Marquess, the third novel in her Rogues of the Sea series, once again showcases this remarkable author—whom reviewers have enthusiastically compared to Johanna Lindsey—and her amazing ability to mix danger and passion with outrageous action and breathtaking sensuality. If you are not yet a Katharine Ashe fan, you will most assuredly be one after reading this enthralling tale featuring pirates, smugglers, mistaken identities, British lords and ladies…and a beautiful, successful, yet shockingly unwed Regency miss who seeks help in a most perilous clandestine matter from a rogue English marquis, the only man she ever truly desired.Brazen (Regency Flings #5)
Par Margo Maguire. 2011
“Margo Maguire is a masterful storyteller.”—Lorraine HeathThe young and beautiful Lady Fairhaven is Brazen…which is why she is willing to…
resort to blackmail to coerce a brave, if troubled, captain into helping her rescue her endangered brother. The incomparable Margo Maguire follows the success of her Romantic Times Top Pick, Seducing the Governess, with the second in her two-book historical romance mini-series set in England’s colorful Regency Era, about the lost—and found—granddaughters of a powerful duke. As every fan of the exciting, emotionally rich historical romance of Liz Carlyle and Julia London will be thrilled to discover, Margo Maguire’s unabashed mastery of the Regency romance is unsurpassed…and downright Brazen!Bittersweet
Par Nevada Barr. 2007
An outcast teacher and her former student pursue life and love on the unforgiving frontier in the acclaimed author’s tender…
Western lesbian romance.Pennsylvania, 1870s. Schoolteacher Imogen Grelznik is unashamed of who she is, even if she’s had to escape her neighbor’s hateful judgments more than once. When she meets beautiful young Sarah, Imogen encourages her to celebrate her own individual spirit—a spirit that Sarah’s husband does everything in his power to crush. Determined to forge their own path, Imogen and Sarah strike out for the Nevada frontier, where they are free to live by their own rules—and express their love. In her debut novel, New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr shares a heart-wrenching tale of two women whose boundless devotion to each other is continually challenged by the forces of 19th century America.A Dangerous Beauty (Widows Club #1)
Par Sophia Nash. 2007
Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by the removal of the patient from the influences under which…
he incurred the disorder.The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose BierceA Courageous Outcast . . .Rosamunde Baird has lost everything and has no choice but to accept an invitation to spend a season with a dowager duchess and her clandestine ladies club. Determined to stay in the shadows and live quietly, she has sworn never again to come face to face with adventure and temptation, two things that brought her ruin years ago. But then the Duke of Helston dangles before her the very things she craves most . . .Lord Fire & Ice . . .Mysterious Luc St. Aubyn has a much-deserved reputation for exuding blistering passion at night and frost the morning after. What demons drive this audacious war hero to hide secrets about the dowager's club and his devilish dictionary? When he's blindsided by his reactions to a virtuous siren, he has no choice but to reveal all during a scandal that will doom them . . . or save them, if only they dare to believe in love.A View to a Kiss
Par Caroline Linden. 2009
Mystifying kisses . . .It was a most coveted invitation—a glittering ball attended by all the important people of the…
ton. But Mariah, a ravishing beauty thought by all to be the catch of the season, never expected to find true love amid the shadows. The mysterious man she meets there ignites a passion within her she never thought possible. When he starts a clandestine midnight courtship in her bedroom, Mariah is scandalized—and enthralled.From a man who knows just what he desires . . .Harry Sinclair is a man of secrets who would do anything to protect those in his charge. But when he lays eyes on the stunning Mariah, duty and desire collide. Though every man in London lusts for her, he knows the fiery attraction between them is unparalleled. But in a world where trust can turn to treason and scandal can topple the throne, Harry and Mariah will fight a perilous fight for their precious love—and their lives.A Scotsman in Love
Par Karen Ranney. 2009
Running from their pastsMargaret Dalrousie was once willing to sacrifice all for her calling. The talented artist would let no…
man interfere with her gift. But now, living in a small Scottish cottage on the estate of Glengarrow, she has not painted a portrait in ages. For not even the calming haven in the remote woods can erase the memories that darken Margaret's days and nights. And now, with the return of the Earl of Linnet to his ancestral home, her hopes of peace have disappeared.From the first moment he encountered Margaret on his land, the Earl of Linnet was nothing but annoyed. The grieving nobleman has his own secrets that have lured him to the solitude of the Highlands, and his own reasons for wanting to be alone. Yet he is intrigued by his hauntingly beautiful neighbor. Could she be the spark that will draw him out of bittersweet sorrow—the woman who could transform him from a Scotsman in sadness to a Scotsman in love?In the final volume of Amanda Scott&’s engrossing Highland series, a Scottish heiress falls in love with a man who…
seems to have been plucked from her dreams Penelope MacCrichton watches the tall, broad-shouldered figure walk toward her across the mist-shrouded loch. Is he a phantom, a restless, sensual spirit fated to live only in her secret fantasies? Or is he the seductive, brooding stranger she meets later in London . . . who may not be a stranger at all? Michael Mingary, Earl of Kintyre, is enchanted by the reserved Highland heiress, even as he&’s haunted by unsettling dreams of a ghostly Scottish castle. Desperate to save his family legacy, he strikes a bargain with the Campbells—a clan with whom he has an old score to settle. But when Penelope makes a bold counter-proposal, he&’s tempted beyond all measure. Surrendering to passion, Michael and Penelope gamble on a love that holds the promise of the future—a love that could be the fulfillment of all their dreams.Highland Spirits is the 4th book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.