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A Reluctant Bride for the Duke
Gemma Castwell has always believed she was meant to live life on her own terms—independent, sharp-witted, and without the burden of marriage. Attending endless social gatherings to please her mother was nothing more than a tedious chore, especially when she knew no man would ever look at her twice. But that had never bothered her…
So why does the constant rejection sting?
Lothar Howard, a man of quiet strength and unwavering loyalty, has spent years convinced his heart was already spoken for by another woman –a woman he'd loved since his youth. Yet, a brief encounter at the stationer's leaves him shaken when he meets Gemma, a woman so unlike anyone he’s ever known, but impossible to forget.
How can he remain true to his heart when a stranger suddenly consumes his every thought?
Lothar tries to convince himself that asking Gemma's father permission to enter a courtship is to save his estate. Meanwhile, Gemma has no intention of marrying anyone, even if there's something inexplicably perfect about how her hand fits in his. Can they ignore the undeniable spark between them—or will their hearts lead them somewhere neither expected?
The Nanny Who Healed the Earl
Once the cherished daughter of a prosperous family, Ophelia Lockwood now faces a harsh reality. Stripped of her family's fortune by her ruthless uncle, she and her loved ones struggle to survive in a modest cottage in Kent. Desperate to secure a future for her family, Ophelia becomes the nanny for the enigmatic Earl of Sommers. As she steps into his world, she hopes for a lifeline but fears that her growing feelings for the Earl might be another cruel twist of fate.
Can she navigate this new role without losing herself—or her heart?
Edward Cavendish, tormented by the recent death of his sister and the burden of raising his niece Amy, finds solace in Ophelia’s arrival. Her warmth and kindness begin to pierce through his sorrow, awakening a longing he thought was lost. As their connection deepens, Edward is torn between his growing affection for Ophelia and his fear that his past will only bring her pain.
Can he overcome his self-doubt and embrace a chance at love, or will his inner demons keep him from happiness?
As Ophelia and Edward's bond intensifies, they must confront external threats and internal conflicts that challenge their burgeoning romance. Lady Alice, with her own ambitions, will go to great lengths to keep Ophelia away from Edward. Their bond faces mounting challenges from both within and beyond. Will their growing affection prove strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path, or will their love be overshadowed by the forces that seek to tear them apart?
Choosing Between Two Dukes
Lady Amelia Talbot, revels in the simplicity of her life, content in the company of her brother and her beloved dogs. Marriage has never been her desire, especially since the only man who ever stirred her heart, the Duke of Pembroke, departed for London years ago, never to return. Amelia has convinced herself that her unrequited feelings are a thing of the past. However, when fate orchestrates their reunion, she is once again ensnared by his presence. Summoning all her courage, she approaches him, only to be hurt and disappointed again.
Can Amelia uncover the truth behind the Duke's seemingly cold and indifferent exterior?
George Fitzroy, the Duke of Pembroke, returns to the district after a five-year sojourn in London. The enchanting Lady Amelia has never strayed far from his thoughts. Bound by the strictures of gentlemanly conduct and his deep friendship with her brother, he could never claim her as his own. His departure was an attempt to forget, yet when their paths cross once more at a ball, the old flame reignites with newfound intensity. Desperate to mask his true feelings, George pushes her away. Only this time, he pushes her into the clutches of a man who may very well ruin her.
Will George muster the resolve to court the woman he loves and save her from a dangerous suitor?
As Amelia entertains the advances of her new suitor, giving him a chance, George is torn between love and duty. The woman he adores is in peril, but his clumsy efforts to warn her only alienate her further. Is Amelia at risk of falling for someone who threatens to destroy her? When George finally gathers the courage to declare his love, will it be too late for them? Or will true love prevail, surmounting the formidable odds that seek to keep them apart?
A Dashing Earl’s Secret
One dark winter’s night a tragedy results in Olivia Sherwyn losing her family, fiancé, and fortune. Devastated, she is left living with dreadful scars and chooses to hide away in seclusion. But everything changes when she encounters a mysterious stranger in a forest glade, an encounter that fuels her writing. When she finally returns for a London season Olivia is stunned to catch a glimpse of the handsome stranger across a ballroom…
Who is this enigmatic man, and why does he keep appearing in her dreams?
Marcus, Earl of Hatfield, is called back to England from his idyllic life in Italy to tend to his ailing father. Pressured by his mother to find a bride, he begrudgingly reenters society. Not long after his return, he meets a captivating young woman by a forest lake, only for her to vanish, leaving him longing to discover her identity. As he resumes his duties, thoughts of his elusive Cinderella linger…
Will Marcus ever reunite with the mysterious woman who has captured his heart?
As their paths cross once more, hope begins to blossom between Olivia and Marcus. Yet, dark clouds gather on the horizon as vicious gossip threatens Olivia’s reputation, and a jealous rival conspires against them. Will they overcome these obstacles and find lasting love, or will Olivia be forced into hiding once again?
A Scarred Duke takes a Bride
Lady Emmaline Moreau, daughter of the Earl of Monrith, is a prim and proper lady in public, but behind closed doors, she's a shrewd businesswoman. When her first big investment goes awry, risking her family's financial ruin, Emmaline feels the weight of guilt pressing down on her. Desperate to save her family from the pauper's house, she must navigate the world of London's elite.
When she strikes a deal with the devil himself, will it cost her everything she holds dear?
Lord Alexander Black, Duke of Westmarch, is burdened by his family's legacy of debt and violence. Haunted by a tragic past, he resigned himself to a life of solitude. However, when fate brings him face-to-face with Emmaline, he's drawn to her in ways he never imagined. For Alexander to capture the love that beckons to him though, he must break free from the chains of his past.
Will he defy the odds and fight for a future filled with passion and happiness alongside Emmaline, even if it means risking everything?
In the devil's lair, where mystery and intrigue abound, Emmaline finds herself drawn to a scarred nobleman who may hold the key to her family's salvation. But as secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, she must confront the ultimate question: is he a friend or foe? And when betrayal strikes, will their love be enough to overcome the darkness threatening to consume them both?
Passion's Pact with the Viscount
Lady Elizabeth Waverly vows to guard her heart fiercely, determined to never have it broken again, and certainly not by the scorching touch of a notorious rake. As the Season dawns, she enters the fray with steely resolve, her gaze unyielding. Armed with a meticulously crafted list, she sets out on a quest to find a husband. Yet, amidst her unwavering determination, a force emerges, a tempest of desire that threatens to unravel her carefully constructed defenses...
Can she keep to the list, or will she give into the desire that threatens to take over?
Lord Jonathan Harrington's obsession with Miss Amelia, his unrequited love, still consumes him three years after her rejection. Despite drowning his sorrows in hedonism, he remains shackled by debt, familial disapproval, and inner turmoil. When his friend Charles proposes a scheme to win Lady Waverly's heart in exchange for Charles's help in winning Amelia back, Jonathan faces a moral dilemma...
Pursue his longed-for happiness at any cost, even if it means using another to achieve it?
Jonathan and Elizabeth embark on a clandestine dance of courtship, each harboring a hidden truth. Jonathan, fueled by a fierce determination to capture another's affections, and Elizabeth, driven by a simmering desire for retribution against reckless hearts. Will the revelation of the lies be enough to ruin them? Or will they find love amidst all the deception, their bodies entwined in a fiery embrace, leaving them breathless and longing for more?
The Duke’s Disguised Maid
Alaina, a humble maid in the household of an Earl, finds solace in her friendship with Lady Caroline, their bond akin to that of sisters despite their difference in status. When Lady Caroline is forced into an unwanted betrothal with the Duke of Peddleton, Alaina's world is shaken. With Lady Caroline's audacious suggestion to switch places, Alaina finds herself thrust into a perilous charade at the Duke's estate. However, soon she is struck by the enigmatic Duke, stirring feelings she's never known before…
Will Alaina be able to guard her heart as she delves deeper into this deceitful masquerade, or will her feelings lead to her undoing?
Marcus, haunted by his father's debts, sees marriage to Lady Caroline as a solution. When the woman he believes to be Lady Caroline arrives, Marcus begins to think that the debts his father has left him could be a true blessing in disguise. Consumed by the thought of her, he finds the boundaries of propriety blurring as his desire for Lady Caroline intensifies.
Is he finally prepared to surrender his heart to one woman?
As Alaina and Marcus grow closer to one another, stolen kisses in unchaperoned moments and steamy thoughts offer up a world of new possibilities, full of excitement. Marcus finds himself drawn to Alaina's strength and resilience, but he has no idea that Alaina’s head is full of fear… Can their love survive the weight of Alaina’s lie? Or will she prefer to run and hide from the truth forever?
The Duke's Forbidden Rendezvous
Eliza Marlowe, once the epitome of elegance, now shunned after a scandal, resigns to a life of spinsterhood. Yet, fate has other plans when her father brokers a union with Lord Harrington—an aging man with a soul marred by scars, destined to lead her into a future more perilous than ruin itself. Unbeknownst to Eliza, the scorching heat of desire is rekindled within her when the enigmatic Ethan, a duke with a magnetic presence and secrets steps into her world, igniting a firestorm of passion that threatens to consume them both...
Will she choose the safety of conformity or risk everything for a chance at true love?
Amidst the stifling expectations of his impending dukedom, Ethan Langford longs for a life beyond the confines of duty and responsibility. When he crosses paths with Eliza, a woman deemed unsuitable by society's standards, everything he knows is shattered. Drawn to her fiery spirit and hidden depths, Ethan is torn between his obligations and the irresistible pull of love, unable to resist the intoxicating allure of their forbidden desires...
Can he find the courage to follow his heart, even if it means risking everything he holds dear?
As scandal grips the corridors of power, Eliza and Ethan find themselves pawns in a game orchestrated by the villainous Lord Harrington, whose machinations threaten to tear them apart. Yet, they discover a beacon of hope in each other's arms. Can they overcome the sinister machinations that jeopardize their bond, or will they succumb to the villain's nefarious schemes, sealing their fate in a tragic twist of fate?
A Rogue Lord's Desire
Miss Catherine Thompson refuses to be defined by scandal as creditors strip her family of everything they hold dear. In the midst of her struggle to hold her broken family together, Lord Richard Landry, the scion of the man who seized their belongings, unexpectedly arrives, casting a flicker of hope into Catherine's darkest hour. Yet, Catherine's initial resistance to his charm softens as she discovers his genuine intentions to assist, though she remains wary of his true motives…
Will he be the light in her shadowed world or merely another shadow from her troubled past?
Lord Richard Landry, the dashing heir to the esteemed Wallingham title, is torn between duty and desire. Haunted by the suffocating expectations imposed by his father, Richard finds solace in Catherine's unwavering resilience and determination. Despite his initial reputation as a charming rogue, Richard's encounters with Miss Catherine awaken a deeper sense of purpose within him, propelling him to defend her against the insidious schemes of his own kin.
Can he reconcile his burning desire for Catherine with the ruthless ambitions of his family, or will he risk everything for love deemed forbidden?
Amid swirling scandals, Catherine and Richard's relationship ignites with passion and intrigue. Their encounters are charged with tension as Catherine grapples with the bitterness of her family's downfall and Richard battles the oppressive influence of his father. As their fiery connection grows, will it withstand the relentless storms of manipulation and betrayal in Regency society, or will it consume them both in a blaze of forbidden desire?
A Marquess's Rhapsody of Desire
Lady Charlotte is haunted by a dark family secret that threatens to shatter the newfound love she's discovered. Her days are filled with the enchanting melodies she weaves on her pianoforte, but the nights are tormented by secrets that refuse to stay buried. When Lord Jameson Sinclair, a man of honor and dedication, enters her life, their connection ignites a passionate flame that transcends the boundaries of society.
What hidden melodies of Lady Charlotte's past compose the haunting symphony that jeopardizes the blossoming affection, submerging it in a tide of enigmas?
Lord Jameson Sinclair, a distinguished figure in the aristocracy, embodies a rare blend of honor and lust. Having dedicated much of his adult life to rescuing his family from financial ruin, Lord Sinclair is a man of resilience and determination. As he unravels the threads of a financial scandal that once tore his family apart, he becomes entangled with Lady Charlotte, drawn to her not only by desire but by an unspoken understanding of the burdens they each carry.
What secrets from Lord Sinclair's own past could jeopardize the fragile connection he's forming with Lady Charlotte?
As their intense desire intensifies, the heat between them grows more scorching with every secret kiss and lingering caress. Lady Charlotte and Lord Sinclair are swept away in a tale of tragedy and love, where fervor and danger dance hand in hand. Will they succumb to the intoxicating pull of passion and conquer the shadows of their pasts, or will the concealed truths they carry threaten to tear them apart?
A Duke's Sensual Christmas Revelation
In the shadows of Regency aristocracy, Miss Eloise Everleigh leads a double life. By day, she maintains the genteel facade expected of her, but by night, she escapes into a world of passion and scandal through the pages of her passionate novels, written under a male pseudonym. As Eloise courageously navigates the complexities of her clandestine identity, her tales draw the attention of Henry St. James—a man whose brooding exterior conceals a yearning for more than society deems proper.
Can Eloise maintain the delicate balance between societal expectations and the intoxicating allure of her clandestine desires?
Henry St. James, the burdened Duke of Silvercrest, grapples with the shadows of war and the weight of his responsibilities. His noble facade hides a tortured soul yearning for liberation. When Eloise enters his life, Henry finds solace in stolen moments that defy the constraints of societal norms. As their connection deepens amidst the opulence of Regency society, Henry battles his inner demons and confronts an impending arranged courtship that threatens to shatter the fragile sanctuary he has found.
Will he succumb to the undeniable allure of passion, forsaking the chains of duty that bind him?
Eloise and Henry's passionate relationship becomes a tempestuous dance between desire and decorum, and as they attend a pivotal ball, secrets are exposed, and their love is put to the test. As the embers of their passion burn brighter, they teeter on the edge of scandal, daring to embrace a love that defies the conventions of their time. Will their desires lead to their ruin or to a love that transcends the boundaries of Regency society?
Bewitched by a Mysterious Earl
Having seeing her parents' loving marriage, the fiery Alice Skeffington dreams of a true, passionate love. Yet, when she attends her best friend's party, she doesn't know that a secret marriage market has been played behind her back... Whereas she is determined to entirely avoid courtship and enjoy her time, she soon finds herself stimulated with feelings of burning passion, as a new seductive guest appears at the residence...
Could this mysterious arrival change Alice's mind on marriage?
Lord Thomas Nott tries his best as the new Earl of Warrington, after his father's death. His parents' affectionless union had long derstoyed his idea of marriage, making him entirely focus on business. Although he tries to stay away from the ton, he accepts his friend's invitation to a party that would change his life forever. When he meets the tempting Alice, he makes it clear that he is not one of the suitors lined up for her. However, the guilty spark of desire soon starts burning his heart...
What will he do when he finds himself stuck between the seductive, stubborn Alice and an old flame?
As Thomas's strict nature collides with Alice's glamorous world, they get tangled up in a scandalous game of lust. When marriage expectations and scheming partners start to cast their shadows upon their tantalising liaison... Will Alice and Thomas find the strength to confess their sinful feelings? Or will their fears and ambivalence destroy their only chance of flaming, endless romance?
Romancing a Forbidden Lady
Lady Liza Crauford longs for one thing only; to find the true, passionate love she reads in her novels. Yet, the Season's ton hardly offers up any promising partner, and with her overprotective brother sabotaging any prospect beau, Liza's fantasy starts fading away. That is until a fateful ball, where she meets the rakish Lord Lightholder. Instantly tempted by him, she realises that the only man who ever tantalised her burning desire, is the same man who stole her brother's betrothed away...
Torn between love and devotion, she wishes she had never tasted the fruit of forbidden passion.
The wicked Lord Henry Lightholder has decided to leave his old roguish life behind and finally find a suitable match. Determined to find a lady who can truly intrigue him, he meets the seductive Liza. However, being a traitor in her eyes, Henry has to choose if he will condemn himself to a loveless life or fight to prove her wrong and gain, not only her trust, but also her burning kiss.
What will he choose?
Liza and Henry's lives soon collide under the shadow of a guilty past. Unable to tame their growing passion, they soon surrender to their lust. Yet, as their stolen moments in dark corners risk to expose their secret, another truth is revealed, that changes their lives forever... Will their sizzling love be damned by her brother's revengeful interference? Or will they manage to create an enchanting and flaming future together?
A Lord's Sizzling Riddle
The alluring Rachel Haddington knows that by finding a maid's job, she raises her chance for a better life. Yet, there is one condition to her new job; to never address the Master. One fateful day, though, she accidentally encounters the brooding Viscount who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. When her seductive master grips her to a sizzling riddle game, Rachel will find herself losing her heart to him...
Knowing their affair is a scandal in the making, will she surrender to the temptation?
Viscount Michael Tilbury, has slipped away from society after his cherished wife's death. Yet, his grief and solitude will soon turn into hidden passion for his new fiery maid. As a riddle-lover, Michael finds a skilful partner in the face of Rachel, and so much more... Consumed by irresistible desire, he will soon find himself wondering...
Can he ever allow his heart to love again?
There is no world where a maid and a Viscount can ever be together, but Rachel and Michael are determined to fight for their sizzling affair. When all they have is each other, can their romance survive the merciless schemes played behind their back? In the end, will their passionate hearts be forever trapped in a vast net of secrets or will they pursue their illicit liaison?
The Lustful Pianist's Sonata
Lady Diana Hampton has dedicated her life to music, choosing her precious piano over the glorious balls. When her parents decide to marry her to a lord she despises, Diana will see her dreams fading away at a glimpse of an eye. When everything seems to collapse around her, an upcoming ball will light the sparkle of hope, as her passionate piano performance will awaken a mysterious rake's desires.
Could this wicked Earl be the key to Diana's salvation?
As a man that never wishes to live by the rules, the wicked Earl of Anbury, Oliver Calhoun, accepts his horrifying reputation with gratitude. However, he will soon be forced to return to London and face everything he kept avoiding all those years... even love. There, at a Season's ball, he will find himself mesmerised by the enchanting melody of the most ravishing woman.
He had an unbreakable rule, until he met her...
As Oliver and Diana's lives intertwine, a journey of music and lust begins... Until an evil Lord and a cunning Lady lark to destroy their happiness. Will their tantalising affair turn Oliver into a better man or will it plunge him into eternal darkness? Can their lustful sonata find the right notes for a happy ending, or will they end up living in the shadows of loneliness?
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