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Robin Cockburn needs a wife. Awkward, shy, and a bit clumsy, he has never had much success with the fairer sex. With the guidance of his precocious little sister, Robin is determined to pursue Harriet Dawson, a rare beauty. Could society's darling be too far above his reach? Sure enough, Harriet gives him the cold shoulder, and he finds himself lost in a sea of suitors. Brushed aside, Robin finds a friend in Harriet's chaperone: Emily Weaver. Harriet's maiden aunt is a wise, witty woman with a mischievous sparkle in her eye. To his great surprise, he finds himself drawn to her. How will the...

Modesty “Mo” Tarleton has a dream: to own the world's first airship café. Her children have their doubts, but she's determined to make it work. Who wouldn't want to have a coffee and cakes while soaring through the clouds? However, there's something bizarre about Mo's new business. In the corner of the café, there's a mysterious wardrobe—a portal to other worlds. Whether she likes it or not, Mo's café will be the new home of some rather paranormal guests, including a mermaid, a zombie, and a handsome cowboy with a secret.

“I've summoned you because you're the only man I could ever fully trust with Nathalia's virtue. You're my foster brother and best friend. I need someone to protect and guard Nathalia, and I can think of no one else I would trust with this.” Sir Kay is a retired Knight of the Round Table. For the last decade, he's lived alone in a coastal cottage, taking odd jobs and drinking too much. After many years of solitude, Kay gets an unexpected summons from King Arthur, his foster brother and old friend. What could King Arthur possibly need from him after all this time? King Arthur is living in...

As a child, Alice Edwards endured more than most could fathom. Fleeing a life of cruelty at the hands of a terrible father, she was forced to survive the unforgiving streets of London. Fate took an unexpected turn when a sympathetic baron, Lord Hawkins, crossed her path. In his care, Alice’s life transformed from despair to a world of luxury and privilege. Years later, Alice is a young woman of grace and charm, preparing to enter the sophisticated world of society’s elite. Once a street urchin, she now finds herself at the center of high society, pursued by several suitors. However, ...

Jane and Rachel Fairbanks are as close as two sisters could be, and yet they couldn't be more different. Rachel Fairbanks is a celebrated beauty, while plain Jane Fairbanks is a wallflower. One sister has countless suitors, while the other has none. However, a twist of fate changes everything. Rachel Fairbanks is ruined, discarded by her beau, and sent to live with an aunt she's never met. Meanwhile, Jane is suddenly surrounded by suitors... but for what reason? With over a half-dozen possible heroes, this sweet and unpredictable Regency romp will keep you guessing until the end. Please ...

Marie Sutton has her entire life planned out when she accepts the proposal of Captain Sedgeford, the man she loves... and then he goes away to war. Several months later, she learns some tragic news: the love of her life has fallen in battle. But Captain Sedgeford left her with a gift. Every year, Marie will receive a letter he wrote during his final hours. Even in death, he thought only of his love for her. Twelve years later, Marie is now a spinster, and the many letters she's received are her only comfort. She agrees to chaperone her young niece, Phoebe, who finds herself in a surprising ...

Plain Violet Sewell has been a wallflower her entire life. She's often found cowering in the corner, never dancing, socializing or flirting. Her unpopularity has not escaped the notice of her adoring father, Sir Henry, who takes it upon himself to boost his daughter's confidence. Sir Henry enlists the help of two very different gentlemen: rakish John Kierney and socially awkward Thomas Kitson. He secretly asks both men to pursue his daughter. Violet has no idea her father put them up to it, and enjoys being courted by two very handsome men. Just as the gentlemen find they might be getting ...

For the last decade, Eugenia Bush has known nothing but crushing loneliness. Widowed at three and twenty, and having recently lost her father, her options in life are dwindling. She's stuck as a governess, bullied by her brother's wife. Eugenia has always been a proper prude, but everything changes when she meets aging bachelor, Captain Anthony Conran. When she agreed to be his companion, she didn't expect him to be domineering, rude, and downright mannerless. Strangest of all, the captain refuses to show his face. He faces the wall while she reads to him, and he makes the most indecorous ...

“Oh, those aren't ordinary goggles, miss! There's nothing ordinary about them,” claimed the seller. “Those are special. Very special. You might not believe me, but... those goggles will let you see ghosts.” Goggles that let you see ghosts? It's an obvious scam, but the (usually) intellectual Augusta Hodge succumbs to it. Why? She desperately wants to see her deceased father again. Shortly after her father's death, Augusta accepts a job as a governess. She never wanted to be a governess, but as a penniless spinster, her options are limited. Her new employer is a difficult man, but ...

Apart from tatty drapes and a broken pianoforte, confirmed spinster Valeria Woll has little to appreciate about her new home. As they search their dilapidated abode, Valeria and her Aunt Lydia uncover a mystery: dozens of scandalous love letters written to a woman named Abigail Lacey. Who was "Miss Lacey" and why did she leave her letters behind? As the mystery unravels, Valeria and Lydia find themselves in the company of the letters' author. Rugged Noah Worthington is nothing like the dashing romantic of his youth. Time and tragedy have turned him into a cold man. The man who wrote the ...

Under a roaring sky of airships and steam, Stewart LeBeau meets the girl of his dreams. Bianca Shrewsbury is a radiant beauty who sets his heart aflame, but their budding romance is tested by a major obstacle. Bianca isn't allowed to have suitors until her elder sister is wed. Stewart hatches a mad plan to circumvent her father's rules. He hires a rogue to court Katalin Shrewsbury, Bianca's shrewish tinkerer sister. As stubborn as a wrench, Katalin has no desire to marry, and her new beau is trouble. As it happens, Stewart just hired a sky pirate to court her. Comedy, romance, and mischief ...

When coquettish Cordelia Waverly is sent to Plymouth to discourage the attentions of a renowned rake, she thinks she's arrived in the middle of nowhere. Cordelia and her sister are to live with their aunt, away from anything that could harm Cordelia's reputation. Flirtatious Cordelia immediately attracts the attention of her aunt's shy stepson, Frank. Reclusive and handicapped, Frank has little experience with women, and immediately falls for Cordelia. Unfortunately for Frank, Cordelia meets the man of her dreams a few days later. And Hester, Cordelia's kindhearted spinster sister, attracts...

Eleanor's heart belongs to one man: Charles Bennett, her beloved childhood best friend. However, when the exceedingly popular Miss Cumberland sets her sights on Charles, Eleanor's dreams are threatened. In a desperate bid to shield Charles from her rival, Eleanor turns to her bookish uncle, Kelton O'Shea. Kelton, a confirmed bachelor, is reluctantly drawn into his niece's scheme—to woo Miss Cumberland and divert her attention from Charles. When Kelton meets the young lady, Miss Cumberland is less than impressed by him. In fact, Miss Cumberland is so unimpressed, she writes of her initial ...

To escape the marriage mart and the stress that comes with it, Amanda Rose agrees to marry a stranger, the charming Lord Brannock. But sharing everything, including her body, proves to be a challenge. Though Amanda isn't ready to consummate their marriage, her new husband seems more than willing to wait for his reluctant bride's affection. As the new couple spends time together, feelings begin to blossom... and secrets come to light. Will she succumb to her new husband's patient charm, or could she lose him forever? A Reluctant Bride is a Regency era historical romance with a gothic twist. ...

If you're a troll, orc, or ogre looking for love, there's one man who can make your wildest wishes come true. Gideon Maximilian Scarborough, co-owner of The Ugly Monster Matchmaker LLC, devotes his life to turning ghastly creatures into savagely attractive humans. His magic can chisel a chin, remove warts, and turn a snout into a beautiful schnoz. With his trusty dwarf sidekick, Becky, Gideon scours the globe in search of desperate clients. One such client is Gia, a wood sprite who's fallen hopelessly in love with a prince. At Gia's request, Gideon mixes a potion to make Prince Charming ...

Imagine 30 strapping young men, all stuck in a convent and all hopelessly pure. It sounds like Kathleen Laveau's ultimate fantasy... until she crashes her airship in the middle of their sacred abode. Kathleen and her sister, Cinnabar, find themselves stranded in a cursed land, where the dead rise from their graves, dragons swoop down from the sky, and metal monsters wreak havoc. But that's not even the worst of it. The sisters soon realize the convent's chastity is being strictly enforced by "The Grand Mother," a fussy guardian who won't let Kathleen anywhere near the innocent boys. ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of good fortune, must be in want of a husband. Similarly, young men of meager means, such as the Bennet brothers, must be desperate to find a wife. In an alternate universe where airships rule the sky, women govern the world. Men aren't allowed to join the military, carry firearms, or pilot airships. In fact, a young man's only goal is to attract a wealthy wife. For centuries, unmarried men have been labeled as “spinsirs” and treated like social pariahs. In a world where gentlemen are little more than property, ...

When Georgette Wickham's beloved airship is shot out of the sky, she vows to get revenge on a surprising enemy: Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Having lost most of her crew, Georgette sets her eye on an unusual recruit. She enlists Shar Lucas, the Bennets' groom. Even though he's a man, she sees his potential, and she's excited to give him a chance. But she's a little less excited about her unexpected stowaway... This novella is the sequel to Pride & Prejudice & Airships.

She might be a spinster, but no one knows love better than Molly Moseley. Her unrivaled eye for romance has led many couples toward their happy endings. Molly prides herself on being a remarkable matchmaker… until Lord Rocksavage asks for an impossible favor. Molly and Lord Rocksavage have been friends since childhood, but there is something he doesn’t know: she is secretly in love with him. When he asks Molly to play matchmaker for him, her world is turned upside down. How is she supposed to find a wife for the man she’s loved her entire life? Her life is further complicated by the ...

Emma Woodhouse—handsome, clever and rich—believes she knows what's best for everyone, including her new friend Harriet Smith. The misguided Miss Smith's heart is stuck on satyr, a species of half-horsemen who live like gypsies and smell more like their equine counterparts. This is unacceptable to Emma, who endeavors to find a proper match for her pretty friend. As she meddles in the lives of others, Emma constantly clashes with Danavir Knightley, her fairy godfather since childhood. Mr. Knightley can see she suffers from prejudice, and he's not afraid to let her know. Emma & Little Mr. ...