Locke is a cursed, ramshackle place trapped between sheer cliffs and a foreboding, ancient forest. It is further blighted by its denizens birthing an inordinate number of deformed babies, unfortunate young souls who are stolen away and into the looming trees each Winter. The masked kidnappers of these “tainted” children are known only as Puritans. They have no known origins and their dark purpose adds yet more mystery to Locke’s downtrodden existence. Life is harsh, but no resident has ever known any different. It has always been like this. Evan Groon, a boy of thirteen, begins to ...

A betrayal. A vow for revenge. And a deal that will change her life forever. Eva's life is crumbling before her very eyes. Betrayed by her fiancé, framed by her family, and stripped of everything she’s worked for her entire life, she is desperate for revenge. At her lowest point, she encounters a mysterious stranger—devastatingly handsome and the wealthy heir to her family's rival corporate empire. Her thirst for vengeance drives her to strike a bargain with him. Fully prepared to pay a heavy price for what she desires, she braces for the worst. But as her plans unfold, she starts to ...

Maggie Montgomery only wanted to make new friends—but finding a body wasn’t part of the plan. When Maggie arrives at Veronica's greenhouse to pick up her Shady Pines Garden Club membership card, she instead discovers the club’s formidable leader lying dead among the flowers. And as the town’s newest resident, all suspicion falls on Maggie. Determined to clear her name, Maggie teams up with her loyal beagle, Sherlock, and her new friend, Tessa, to dig up the truth. Uncovering the real killer won't be easy in a town where secrets are buried deep, and appearances can be deceiving. With...

Reuben thought he’d spend the rest of his life with Beth, until she broke his heart six months ago. He’s not even remotely over her, so he’s devastated to hear she’s getting married—this weekend. Now he’s faced with the ultimate question: what should he do on the day of the wedding? Grieve? Disrupt the ceremony? Or do everything in his power to pretend it’s not happening? Enlisting the help of his friends, Reuben is all set to mark the occasion with distraction on a grand scale: Ferraris, champagne, and a VIP box at the races.

In Regency England, darkness binds them, but love may destroy them. She's a virtuous governess. He's a marquess with insatiable desires. A twist of fate forces them to marry, tying their lives together. Alexandra Brown has one goal: work as a governess and escape with her virtue intact. But the sinfully seductive Marquess of Salisbury threatens to unravel her plan. Despite her resistance, he's determined to make her his marchioness. Arthur Redesdale, Marquess of Salisbury, hides his dark secrets behind rakish charms. When he meets Alexi, she awakens a fierce yearning in him like no other. ...

Crushing on her best friend’s brother was bad enough. Nearly face-planting right into his arms? Kill-me-now mortifying. Why, out of everyone, did it have to be him? Emma Anderson is the picture of sophistication… most days. But today? Total hot mess. Flat tire, broken heel, frayed nerves—and somehow, she crashes straight into Sam’s arms. She swore to his sister he’s off-limits (or is he?). So why does her heart race every time he’s near? Sam Davis is a local hero firefighter, but a past tragedy has him swearing off women for good. Emma was always just his sister’s best friend....

After her abusive husband’s death, the Duchess of Gooding has been relegated to Kent’s Row, a place where widows are put out to pasture. Valaria isn’t upset by this. She’s running from her past and happy to be independent and away from prying eyes. And she knows she won’t be lonely after she meets and befriends two other young dowager duchesses who are also residing in the Row. Oh yes, life could be perfect…as long as no one ever finds out her secret.

Boss romance fans will love this book box set! All titles by Lucy Carter in one collection - over 750 pages - now as an anthology. The finest CEO romance novels. More than 1,000 enthusiastic reviews on Amazon. Here are the stories included in this book box: Never kiss the CEO One hot night - with my boss - without knowing who he was... But that's not all: He's engaged, and my belly is getting bigger. What a mess! Never Love the CEO A hot night with a stranger after a bachelorette party becomes a dilemma for Rachel: He's not only her new boss who decides over her job and termination, but it ...

He immediately knows she's the one. But what if she's not yet ready for her happily ever after? When my boss sends me to check on one of our rental cabins, I never expect to find a naked mountain man inside. Fully naked. And he doesn't even seem to be bothered that I'm standing in his living room. Turns out, I'm in the wrong cabin. But on my way out, I issue an invitation for him to join me at the lodge for drinks after work. Much to my surprise, he takes me up on it. And the more time I spend around him, the more I like him. The problem is, I don't want anything serious anytime soon. I'm ...

Some devils are worth surrendering to... When brilliant engineer Caroline Thurlow is blackmailed into marriage by London's most ruthless businessman, she vows never to surrender her heart. But as they fight to protect her revolutionary invention from rivals, Caroline discovers unexpected depths in the devil who sees her genius as clearly as he sees her soul. Devlin Elmstone rose from the gutters to become London's most feared businessman, taking what he desires through cunning and force. But when he claims Caroline's hand through blackmail, he finds his most challenging acquisition yet—a ...