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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.Scandalous Love (The Bragg Saga #6)
Par Brenda Joyce. 1992
The Scorching Saga of the Braggs Continues!Never A BrideRebelliously independent Lady Nicole Bragg Shelton refuses to be constrained by the…
stifling rules of Victorian England. And now desire has impelled the beautiful heiress toward a shocking liaison with Hadrian Braxton-Lowell, Duke of Clayborough.Bound by the dictates of honor and duty to another woman, Hadrian is hocked by Nicole's daring conduct, yet entranced by her fiery free spirit and breathtaking sensuality. Though resolved to making the raven-haired beauty his mistress, he will never agree to wed her. But Nicole is no man's plaything. And she is prepared to risk heartache in order to satisfy her wild, uncompromising passion . . . and win the dashing Duke's unwavering loyalty and undying love.When We Meet Again (The Effington Family #10)
Par Victoria Alexander. 2005
Pamela is a mystery Alexei is determined to solve ...Prince Alexei of Avalonia is a master at the art of…
seduction, butwhen a mysterious young woman he meets at a masked ball spends the night in his bed, he finds he is touched in ways he cannot forget. Still, he wonders if she was real or a dream spun of moonlight.Alexei might well be a temptation Pamela cannot resist ...And Miss Pamela Effington is no dream. Certainly, succumbing tothe prince's seduction was madness. Now she's come to her senses and is thankful their paths will never cross again. Even if they do, he had never truly seen her face.But they are both in for the shock of their lives. For back in London, determined to lead a blameless life, Pamela finds Alexei occupying her home -- a townhouse she's only recently inherited -- and he refuses to leave. A feigned courtship seems an excellent idea, and soon the mystery and temptation begin all over again.The Importance of Being Wicked (The Wild Quartet #1)
Par Miranda Neville Miranda Neville. 2012
With her captivating romances filled with brilliant intrigue, Miranda Neville has already won legions of fans among readers of historical…
romance. And her new series set in lusty Georgian England is sure to satisfy. The men are reckless, the women daring, and the hero and heroine The Importance of Being Wicked are no exception. He's a duke who needs to marry a society wife. She's the troublemaker who's going to show him a thing or two about love. The solution: a marriage of convenience rife with powerful passion! If you like Lisa Kleypas and Eloisa James, you'll love the historical romances written by Miranda Neville.Wings of the Falcon
Par Barbara Michaels. 1977
The death of her English father left Francesca alone and unprotected, with nowhere to turn but to the noble Italian…
family of her late mother. Adrift in a strange land, surrounded by cold and suspicious relatives who had disowned her mother on her wedding day, Francesca is determined to make the best of a bad situation. But nothing could have prepared her for the nest of dark secrets and oppressive cruelty she has been cast into. And her fate now rests in the hands of a mysterious horseman known as the Falcon, whose appearance will speed her salvation ... or hasten her doom.Taken By the Laird (Regency Flings #2)
Par Margo Maguire. 2009
Taken by the Laird is a scintillating tale of passion in the Highlands from Margo Maguire, author of Wild and…
Temptation of the Warrior, featuring a laird who must come to the rescue of a bride on the run.The Once and Future Duchess (Royal Entourage #4)
Par Sophia Nash. 2012
A duchess in time saves a noble line …In theory, the Duke of Candover is the most eligible peer in…
the realm. But in truth, he has a deep aversion to the merest hint of marriage, not to mention two botched engagements which have marked his jaded soul. Now, after a debauched bachelor party that causes public outcry, the Prince Regent is demanding that it's Candover's turn to be brought to heel. And Prinny secretly believes that Isabelle Tremont, the Duchess of March, is precisely the lady up to the challenge.Isabelle must marry, but a day of reckoning with the man she's loved for years is her greatest fear. If Candover insists she's too young and innocent for a seasoned world-weary man like him, there's no shortage of other candidates. Gentlemen of prestige and position. Gentlemen whose attentions are driving Candover to jealous distraction. Yet one abandoned moment under the stars hints that if they can put aside pride and duty, then a love once denied might just be their destiny.The Outlaw Viking (Viking I Series #2)
Par Sandra Hill. 1995
As tall and striking as the Valkyries of legend, Dr. Rain Jordan is proud of her Norse ancestors despite their…
warlike ways. But she can't believe her eyes when a blow to her head transports her to a nightmarish battlefield of yore—and there standing before her is the barbarian of her dreams.A wild-eyed berserker, Selik can slay a dozen Saxons with a single swing of his deadly sword—yet he can't control a saucy wench from the future. In his eyes, Rain is a prisoner and he'd dearly love to avail himself of her medical skills—not to mention her considerable knowledge of the male anatomy. But the infuriating woman has ideas of her own. If Selik isn't careful, the stunning siren might very well capture his savage heart and make a warrior of love out of . . . The Outlaw VikingSome Like It Scandalous: The Gilded Age Girls Club (The Gilded Age Girls Club)
Par Maya Rodale. 2019
They are sworn enemies…Theodore Prescott the Third, one of Manhattan’s Rogues of Millionaire Row, has really done it this time.…
The only way to survive his most recent, unspeakably outrageous scandal is marry someone respectable. Someone sensible. Someone like Daisy Swann. Of all the girls in Gilded Age Manhattan, it had to be her.Pretending to be lovers...Daisy Swann has plans and they do not involve a loveless marriage with anyone. But when a devastating family secret threatens to destroy her standing in society, suddenly a fake engagement with Theo is just the thing to make all her dreams come true.And now it’s time to kiss and make up…Daisy Swann aspires to sell cosmetics that she has created, but this brainy scientist needs a smooth talking charmer’s flair for words and eye for beauty to make it a success. Before long, Daisy and Theo are trading kisses. And secrets. And discovering that despite appearances, they might be the perfect couple after all.Wet & Wild (Viking II Series #4)
Par Sandra Hill. 2011
What do you get when you cross a Viking with a Navy SEAL?A warrior with fierce instincts of the past…
and the rigorous training of America’s most elite fighting corps . . .A totally buff hero-in-the-making who hasn’t had a woman in roughly a thousand years . . .A wise guy with a time-warped sense of humor drilling with the boys . . .A dyed-in-the-wool romantic with a hopeless crush on his seriously hot, hands-off superior officer . . .You get every woman’s dream-man come true! And even though his adjustment to the modern rules of love may be a bit . . . rough, the outcome will most definitely be . . . Wet & WildSecrets of a Proper Countess (The archer Family Ser. #1)
Par Lecia Cornwall. 2011
Lecia Cornwall, a brilliant new voice in historical romance fiction, makes a truly spectacular debut with Secrets of a Proper…
Countess. This Regency Era delight, written in the smart, sensually captivating style of Lorraine Heath and Elizabeth Hoyt, tells the story of a shy, retiring lady who lets her passions run wild while masked and in the arms of an infamous rakish Marquess—a brief yet achingly romantic encounter that forever changes the rogue, who vows to find and unmask his mystery dream lover.Truly, Madly Viking (Viking II Series #2)
Par Sandra Hill. 2000
Mad about youHis boat off course, distracted by a randy she-whale whose infatuation had somehow thrust him into the twenty-first…
century, Jorund Ericsson thought he’d found heaven when he caught sight of the comely wench with the man-hair and the kiss-some lips. The lovely doctor, however, simply thought Jorund insane—even as she drove the befuddled Viking crazy with her enticing figure.He leapt from the water and into Maggie’s life, all sinewy muscles in a flawlessly proportioned body, a swath of long blond hair swept back from his brow. His claim to be a Viking from the tenth century made her smile. But it wasn’t laughter that caused her stomach to flutter when the Hercules look-alike claimed her lips. And soon he had her believing his story and questioning her own sanity—though the psychologist realized there was another possibility. They were, neither of them, truly mad . . . simply truly, madly in love.