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Can time truly heal a broken heart, or are Lady Cora and Lord Mathew destined to relive their bittersweet past? Lady Cora has been in love with Lord Mathew, Earl of Banner, since they were children but circumstances made it impossible for them to marry. Heartbroken, she married Lord Darby and moved to India. After her husband’s tragic death, she discovers her true calling and returns to England to become a nurse. Lady Cora is given the rare opportunity to become one of the first female doctors in England, but she’ll never forget her first love. Lord Mathew, Earl of Banner, returns to ...

Lady Kitty needs a husband. Lord Roscoe needs a wife. Is esteem and mutual respect enough in a marriage of convenience, or will the past rise up and ruin their chance at happiness? Respectable gentlemen tend to steer clear of Lady Kitty Pegler despite her hefty dowry. She has earned the reputation of being disagreeable simply by speaking her mind. Her stepmother has proclaimed that Kitty’s sister can’t marry until Kitty does. With her sister’s fate in her hands, Kitty makes the difficult decision to find a husband. However, after three seasons, she has yet to receive an offer. Until ...

Tormented by their desires, two men find love in the wilds of Scotland. Lord Angus Ryder: I was born a gentleman, but architecture is my passion. When I was given an opportunity to restore a hunting lodge in Scotland, I jumped at the chance. Lately, my dormant passions for other men have been growing stronger and it is easier to hide away on a remote island than to face my demons. When a stranger—a very alluring stranger—washes up on the beach, injured, with no memory of his identity, I have no other option but to nurse him back to health. Mr. Clayton Lucas: I woke up on a beach with no...

Lady Amelia Brimley — I have always been in love with Oliver, Duke of Hayesford. My brother-in-law, Lord Noah Peterson, also holds a special place in my heart. After my sister’s tragic death, Noah and I became close. When Oliver proposes, I readily accept. On the eve of our wedding, I stumble upon Oliver and Noah in a compromising position. I should be appalled, and yet I am captivated by the sight.Lord Oliver, Duke of Hayesford — I asked for Amelia’s hand when I was six. Our parents took me seriously and were pressuring me to marry her. She is my oldest and dearest friend. While I ...

My name is William Hillsboro, Marquis of Armstead, and my father has given me an ultimatum—either produce an heir with my wife Prudence—or he will cut me off. Faced with losing my wife and my precious horses, I asked my stable master Duncan to impregnate Pru. Duncan and Pru share a tumultuous past, one wrought with old hurts. Can I convince them to look past their differences and come together for a common goal? And in doing so, find a love that transcends societal norms? **Previous titled "One Wild Ride."

Inspector Liam Ashton: Moran and I have been friends since he moved to Cheapside. When we reached a certain age, we became lovers with the caveat that our physical relationship would cease once we met our prospective brides. Our association takes another turn when I meet his new secretary. Like Moran, she isn’t who she claims to be. Lord Tobias Moran: I started the T. J. Moran Publishing House after my uncle, the Duke of Moreland, disowned my father and me. Upon my father’s death, I began publishing a series of titillating books that reflect my own curious leanings. Business is ...

A bi-curious duke must marry an heiress before rumors of his scandalous past surface. London, 1865: The Duke of Belmonte must marry before rumors of his past life ruin any chance of making an advantageous match. When he meets Lady Katherine Smithson, more than her luscious body and sharp wit intrigue him. Like him, her birth and station afford her many liberties, but at a price. Lady Katherine Smithson had given up hope of finding a man liberal enough to tempt her into marriage until she meets Lord Belmonte. She doesn't question her decision to marry him until he reveals a shocking truth ...

A new earl, an eccentric heiress, and a spirited gentleman who will bring them together… Miss Evelyn Diamond: While other girls played with dolls, I was fossil hunting. Although I was an heiress, my lifelong dream is to be a fossilist and gain admittance into the Britain Geographical Society. My parents, however thought my desire was frivolous and that I needed to find a titled gentleman to marry. With my many eccentricities, I was hardly the ideal wife. The only man who understood me was my friend Clayton, but his tastes ran in a different direction. Mr. Clayton Lucas: Evie and I were ...

Lady Eleanor, Duchess of Smythington The passion has faded from my marriage. Between running an extensive household and caring for three children and my husband Rex, my dream of studying music has long since been left behind. While my children embark on their own lives and Rex is busy at Parliament, I am unsure what to do with myself. Despite loving my husband, old memories have surfaced, and his best friend, Flynn now features in forbidden dreams. Lord Flynn, Earl of Larrson A person evaluates their past when they reach a certain age. I am no different. I fell in love with Eleanor two ...

Romance blossoms in unexpected places and takes life in vibrant directions in this heartwarming collection of stories. From rekindling long-simmering desires and confronting painful pasts to finding the courage to embrace new love, "Romance Springs Eternal" celebrates the many forms that passion can take. In "Butterscotch," by Selina Shaw a grieving woman's adolescent fantasy turns into an unexpectedly passionate encounter. "A Late Springtime" by Carol Anne Douglas follows two lifelong friends whose bond deepens into something more as one makes a stunning confession amidst a brilliant ...

Lord Kendrick, Duke of Alton—I was born a duke but my passion lies in clay and marble. Straddling two worlds, I have put my heart and soul into my art. After my spinster neighbor catches me in a compromising position with a male lover, Sir Colt Lawrence recommends I do the obvious, marry her or risk scandal. Sir Colt Lawrence—I have been enamored of Lord Kendrick since the moment I set eyes on him. As his personal secretary, I must hide my secret passion for him. When he tells me of his dilemma with Lady Lillian, I boldly suggest he marry the lady to assure her silence. Lady Lillian ...

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club–an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility–on a rousing journey of romance, laughter, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Lord Daniel Winston, Sixth Earl of Roxminister, was nearly killed by his unhinged first wife. If the rumors are true, Lady Kate Darrington is a candidate for Bedlam. Self-preservation warns him to distance himself from the quirky but alluring lady. His curious mind has other ideas. If what she claims is true, her life is in danger. Lady Kate Darrington suspects that her stepmother ...

Miss Sophia Beaumont swore off marrying for love after her heart was broken by a callous rogue. When her naïve sister sets her sights on Mr. Anthony Farnsworth, a well-known rake, Sophia will do whatever it takes to protect her sister from the inevitable heartbreak. Mr. Anthony Farnsworth is a guardian of the Tenet, a group of gentlemen investigating crimes committed by their peers. Anthony must wed to further his line as an heir to a barony, but he wants to marry a sensible miss with no illusions of love. After Anthony rescues Sophia from drowning, tongues wag, and he has no choice but to...

Lord Grey Greyson, Viscount Greyson: My father was pressuring me to choose a suitable bride sooner rather than later. I wasn’t averse to the idea and wanted to find a sensible wife, one who would have no illusions about a love match. I could not promise her my heart because it belonged to Theodore, Marquess of Pelton, a man I had been in love with since the first time we kissed. Theodore, Marquess of Pelton: Greyson was my best friend and lover but our desire for each other was forbidden. Both of us came to London to find a wife. Unlike Greyson, I had to contend with the Pelton legacy of ...

My name is Lord Sebastian and I am an unapologetic rake. I am always up for a lark, so when my best friend propositioned me, I decided to indulge him. After a tawdry night, I was torn about my feelings for him. I sought him out in the country only to get stuck in a snowstorm where I landed on the doorstep of the widow Roth, an eccentric woman that engaged my heart and my imagination. Torn between two lovers, I had to make a big decision. The vicar or the vixen?

Bad things happen in threes; at least, that's what Annie Fullerton has always believed. And the way her life is shaping up, she feels like the proverbial poster girl! Her career as an up-and-coming sous chef has gone up in smoke, she's lost her beloved pet, and then her roommate, Danica, has betrayed her in the worst possible way. It's the straw that breaks the camel's back. I mean, come on! A person can only take so much!

An eccentric Earl hires an actor to help him seduce his wife. My name is Henry, Earl of Freemont and I am an eccentric. My inability to read people’s expressions makes it difficult for me to connect with strangers. When I met Charlotte , I knew she was the woman I wanted to marry. Unlike the other society ladies, she treated me like a man and not as an aberration. I was excited to start my new life with her, but our wedding night proved a disaster. Determined to find a way to make things right between us, I hired Trick, an actor, to help me woo my wife. After the first time Trick kissed ...

All three live by the rules of society, but they love by the rules of their heart. Prince Alexander–The moment I met Mr. Eliot Burnside, I was enamored. The bashful solicitor rushed off before I could get his address. Before he disappeared, he left me with a vital clue to his direction, Madam Caroline Devine. Madam Caroline Devine- After years of running a brothel, I wanted out, but society wasn’t forgiving of a woman like me. When Prince Alexander appeared at my doorstep in search of Burnside, I didn’t know he'd help me realize my dream, but at a cost to my heart. Mr. Eliot Burnside-...

In the eyes of society, they are a perfect newlywed couple. But the truth is far more intriguing… Lord James Parker: Miss Winnie Sherman was pretty, sharp witted, and made me laugh in a time where I desperately needed to laugh. Those traits were appealing but also dangerous. Lately I suspected she wanted more from me than mere friendship. After leaving my privileged life in London, I had been near to starving to death in the gold fields when she had convinced her father to hire me on as a clerk. She had saved my life and I was grateful. She also had other aspirations that did not bode ...

A contemporary romcom with a touch of magic. Sous Chef Beth is still reeling from a nasty breakup. When she is gifted a necklace guaranteed to help her meet the perfect man, she isn’t interested. Even if she believed in such nonsense, the last thing she needs in her life is a man to complicate things, especially the boss’s son, Luca. Luca has been living on the other side of the country for five years and isn’t looking forward to this trip back to Seattle to help out in the family restaurant while his father recovers from surgery. He especially isn’t ready to face Beth, his old ...