What is the HISTORICAL series about? Your romantic escape to the past. Be seduced by the grandeur, drama and sumptuous detail of romances set in long-ago eras!
Eliza Dauntry was infamous. Most people assumed she was a wanton because she supported herself and her son by painting portraits of courtesans. Yet Eliza hadn't been tempted by a man since her husband's death...until she met Patrick Felham. An old friend of her husband and a one–time rake, Patrick awakened a yearning in Eliza that demanded to be satisfied at once.... Patrick was looking for an upright woman to become his wife and stepmother to his daughter, not a siren like Eliza Dauntry! But Eliza had aroused his desire ever since he saved her scandalous self–portrait from the auction house. The chance of an affair with the alluring widow was irresistible, but this notorious woman could also turn out to be his perfect bride
Wicked Earl, Wanton Widow
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Herefordshire, England. 1830...
Rose Janeway had heard rumours of Killian Redbourne's prowess with women. The new earl of Pembridge was infamously wicked and utterly masculine...and just the thing to tempt the passionate widow into taking a lover. But as their days of ecstasy flew by, Rose feared that Killian would return to London, leaving her beloved community destitute and her heart broken. Unless she can persuade him to stay in town and in her bed.
A Lady's Lesson In Seduction
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Once a notorious rake, Camden Folk, Marquis of Warbury, is now consumed by desire for only one woman: beautiful young widow Frances Burdett. And the Yuletide festivities at his country estate present the perfect opportunity for seduction.
After her brief and unsatisfying marriage, Frances Burdett swore never to become tied to another man. Then a passionate kiss under the mistletoe reawakens longings she thought buried forever. But can she give in to the pleasures of the body with a rogue like Cam – without losing her heart?
His Wicked Christmas Wager
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The last person Lord Crispin Sinclair expects to see in a disreputable inn is the woman he's there to forget: Lady Caroline Fallowfield. He hasn't forgiven her for marrying another man – or forgotten their mutual passion. When she implores him to come home for his brother's Christmas nuptials, he agrees – if the now–widowed Caroline is willing to share his bed and take another gamble on love…
Regency Runaways
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A Lover's Kiss
Sir Douglas Drury was a spy during the Napoleonic war and has the scars, and enemies, to show for it. When he is set upon in a London street, he finds it hard to be grateful because his rescuer is not only a woman – but French!
Juliette Bergerine has learned to keep herself safe, but now her life is also in danger. Together, she and Drury must take refuge in a Mayfair mansion. There, this broodingly cynical man proves an irresistible temptation!
The Viscount's Kiss
Lord Bromwell is used to breaking the ton's rules, but even he is shocked when he meets the beautiful but guarded 'Lady Eleanor Springford' and they share a soul–searing kiss!
When Bromwell realises she's fleeing a desperate situation, he offers her refuge at his country estate. Except he has no idea Eleanor is really plain Nell Springley, and their fledgling relationship is a scandal–in–the–making…
Quills - His Lady's Lesson
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A Not So Respectable Gentleman?by Diane Gaston
Since Leo Fitzmanning has returned to London he's kept his seat at the card table warm, his pockets full of winnings and his mind off a certain raven–haired heiress. Until whispers reveal that Miss Mariel Covendale's hand is being forced to an unscrupulous fortune hunter!
Leo must re–enter the society he detests to help her. But he hadn't counted on Mariel being even more achingly beautiful than he remembered. Soon Leo realises that there's nothing respectable about his reasons for stopping Mariel's marriage!
Outrageous Confessions Of Lady Deborahby Marguerite Kaye
The Dowager Countess of Kinsail will never reveal the truth of her soul–destroying marriage – some things are too dark to be told. But at least no one can guess that the famously icy–hearted widow, is also the authoress of the voluptuous romances currently shocking the ton!
Only now she has a new secret identity – accomplice to Elliot Marchmont, gentleman, ex–soldier and notorious London thief. He ignites a passion in her so intoxicating that surviving the blistering affair unscathed will be near impossible…
His Mask Of Retribution
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His Mask Of Retributionby Margaret McPhee
Rafe Knight has lived fifteen years with one goal: avenge the death of his parents. And what better way than with The Earl of Misbourne's daughter, beautiful Marianne!
Held at gunpoint Marianne is taken captive by the mysterious masked highwayman. But Marianne finds more than just malice in the man's warm, amber eyes…
The Captain's Courtesanby Lucy Ashford
Determined to seek out the villain who destroyed her family, Rosalie Rowland masquerades as a courtesan at London's infamous Temple of Beauty. But her alter–ego is a little too willing, and Captain Alec Stewart proves impossible to resist!
Betrothed To The Barbarianby Carol Townend
Princess Theodora of Constantinople is to marry Duke Nikolaos, a man chosen for her. An Imperial princess must always do her duty, but Theodora spent ten years in exile in a barbarian land. There she forgot protocol, forgot enough to have given birth to a baby in secret. As her wedding night approaches, Theodora knows she's on the verge of revealing her biggest sin…
Taming The Highland Rogue
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Scotland, 1370. Laird Connor MacLerie is ruthless, a fact his wife, Jocelyn, knows all too well – particularly when it comes to arranging marriages for members of his clan. Though they found happiness and passion themselves, Jocelyn had been bought as a bride for Connor herself and doesn't want to see another woman betrothed without consent. She hatches a matchmaking plot of her own – but it will only succeed if she can tame her Highland husband!
An Illicit Temptation
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Tang Dynasty China, 824 A.D. Dao was raised as a servant, but when her half–sister flees an arranged marriage to a chieftain, Dao is sent in her place as Princess An–Ming. Such a future is better than she could have hoped for, yet she dreads a passionless union with a stranger. Taken as a virtual hostage to the Imperial court, Kwan–Li is torn between his people and his duty to the emperor. He is bound by honour to escort the princess safely across the wild and untamed steppe, but the greatest danger they face on the long journey may be the forbidden temptation of each other…
What A Cowboy Wants
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Central Iowa, 1883. It's been five years since Brett Richards rode out of Cutter's Corner, Iowa, and out of Ester Larson's life. Now he's back to collect his orphaned siblings, and the very sight of him rekindles desire Ester thought was gone forever. The intensity of his kiss prove Brett hasn't forgotten her either, and offer her a second chance to follow her heart. But he's made it clear he's going back to the dangerous frontier – with or without her…
Quills - An Impromptu Charade
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An Escapade And An Engagementby Annie Burrows
Lord Richard Ledbury has had his fair share of adventure on warring battlefields, but even this seasoned soldier isn't prepared for the outrageous escapades going on in London's ballrooms!
Lady Jayne Chilcott is under orders to find a husband, and Lord Ledbury has caught her eye. But nothing is simple when courting under the glittering spotlight of the ton.
Richard has always risen to any challenge, but Lady Jayne might just be the first to get the better of him. Let the games begin!
His Unsuitable Viscountessby Michelle Styles
A lifetime of living in a man's world has given sword–making factory owner Eleanor Blackwell some very definite opinions – particularly about the duplicity of men!
Benjamin Grayson, Viscount Whittonstall, seems to be cut from a different cloth – Eleanor responds to his touch with a passion normally only reserved for fencing! She may be spectacularly unsuited for aristocracy, but Ben has different ideas when he plans to safeguard her business with a very convenient proposal…
Regency Courtships
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One Final Season
Three years ago, Kate rejected Lord Edmund Shuttleworth's marriage proposal. Now he's back, and it's Kate's final season. She needs a straightforward, paper–only marriage, yet her feelings for Edmund are anything but straightforward.
Shocked by Edmund's reappearance at a lavish house party, Kate flees to the private study to compose herself. But her self–control doesn't last for long! Caught in a compromising situation, the man she can't possibly marry is suddenly announcing their betrothal to the ton...
Captain Langthorne's Proposal
At twenty–four, Lady Serena Summerton puts herself firmly back on the shelf. Her abusive first marriage was an utter disaster, and she's determined never to marry again.
Captain Adam Langthorne is enchanted with the beautiful woman Serena has become. Putting aside his rakish ways, he plans to sweep her off her feet until she accepts his proposal!
The Laird's Forbidden Lady
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The Laird's Forbidden Ladyby Ann Lethbridge
Ian Gilvry, Laird of Dunross, is as rough as the Highland heather. Yet the return of Sassenach Selina and her family to claim his land ignites hatred and passion in equal measure. Tricked into marriage, the Laird fulfils her every burning desire. But will his heart always belong to his clan only?or also to his new wife?
The Captain And The Wallflowerby Lyn Stone
Badly scarred Captain Caine Morleigh must marry to inherit. Who better than the homeliest young woman left over at the end of the London season?
Lady Grace Renfair leaps at the only chance to escape her emotionally abusive uncle. Soon she blooms with confidence and beauty, causing her husband's forbidding exterior to crumble?
Chained To The Barbarianby Carol Townend
Lady–in–waiting Anna of Heraklea is betrothed to be married – against her will. Catching sight of the enslaved barbarian Sir William Bradfer, standing proud in the Constantinople slave market, a rebellious plan forms. Anna can offer this magnificent captured knight freedom in return for his hand in marriage!
Regency Rakes
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A Rake By Midnight
James Hunter cannot forget the night he rescued Eugenia O'Rourke from a terrifying ordeal – or how she felt in his arms. Now working in the Home Office by day, he doesn't find it difficult to assume the role of her rake protector by night... Gina's biggest fear was her captor's return, but as midnight strikes she's more afraid of being the object of James' pity. But pity is not what James feels.
The Rake's Revenge
For Rob McHugh, a terrible irony revealed that Afton Lovejoy – his beautiful English rose – had dangerous thorns...and was the very woman he'd sworn to destroy! Afton's beloved aunt had been murdered, forcing her to masquerade as a fortune–teller to find the killer. What she found however, was a dangerous mix of intrigue and desire – for notorious womaniser Rob had roused her passions... and her suspicions!
A Pleasurable Shame
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France, 1067. Giselle believes she only has a loveless arranged marriage in her future – until the son of her feudal lord claims droit du seigneur, the right to take her virginity. The young peasant woman feels a scandalous thrill at being wanted by the handsome and virile Eustache de Fiennes. If she is to be ruined, she vows to take pleasure in her fate – and to do everything she can to ensure Eustache is not content with just one night of passion…
Regency Mischief
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Secret Heiress
With his handsome good looks and rakish reputation, Lord Daniel Seaton is a draw for any eligible young misses. But much to the disgust of every other woman, Eliza Bancroft is the lucky lady's companion who has caught his eye.
Eliza would dearly love to succumb to Daniel's flirtations, but propriety stops her. She is illegitimate – hardly an ideal wife for Daniel! But the temptation is too much to bear...
Bartered Bride
Her hand in marriage traded in a game of cards, innocent Lottie is completely out of her depth engaged to Lord Rothsay. Not only is he a womaniser, he also knows that Lottie isn't the woman he'd agreed to marry!
Rothsay should have no qualms about ending this folly of a betrothal – especially when he learns he has been deceived. But sweet–natured Lottie has got under his skin and suddenly he wants to turn his fiancee into a wife for real!
Quills - Lessons In Impropriety
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The Duchess Huntby Elizabeth Beacon
Jack Seaborne, Duke of Dettingham, needs a duchess – but falling in love is definitely not on the agenda. The logical thing would be to throw open the doors of his ducal country seat, host a party for this season's most beautiful debutantes?and pick one of them.
But then Miss Jessica Pendle arrives. His aunt's plain–speaking goddaughter is the one who stands out from the crowd. But Jessica is looking for love – the one emotion Jack resists?
Miss Cameron's Fall From Graceby Helen Dickson
In a seedy tavern in the backstreets of London, a case of mistaken identity leads respectable Miss Delphine Cameron to be unwittingly ravished by a devilish colonel, Lord Stephen Fitzwaring. Now she's had a taste of lovemaking and, against her better judgment, she craves more.
But the colonel has ruined her honour, and there is only one way they can avoid a scandal: Delphine must marry her dark–eyed seducer! Now Lady Delphine Fitzwaring must decide between a life of chastity?or succumb to her husband's irresistible temptation.
Quills - Devilish Deeds
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Society's Most Scandalous Rakeby Isabelle Goddard
Domino de Silva appears quite the most innocent of girls – young, beautiful and pure, her sparkling merriment charms all who meet her. But all is not what it seems, and a summer spent in Brighton promises every delectable temptation...
Mr Joshua Marchmain is reputed to be society's most scandalous rake – tall, flaxen–haired and wickedly handsome, with a dangerous allure that can disgrace even the most decent of ladies...even Domino.
Lady Priscilla's Shameful Secret by Christine Merrill
Outspoken Lady Priscilla is the only woman in London brave enough not to simper at Robert Magson. As the Duke of Reighland, he needs a wife to secure succession, and this captivating woman would surely keep life interesting!
Despite the obvious sexual attraction between them, Lady Priscilla doesn't wish to marry – for she hides a shameful secret. Surely a duke deserves more than a ruined woman? But once Robert sets his sights on something beautiful, he will do anything in his power to claim it!
Quills - A Wicked Ruse
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Lady Rosabella's Ruseby Ann Lethbridge
None of the women at a house party catch Garth Evernden's jaded eye. The only one worth noting is a covered–up lady's companion with an intriguing hint of exotic beauty that the eighth Baron Stanford would like to uncover…
Rose is in fact posing as a widow to find her inheritance – without it, she and her sisters will certainly perish! Soon, a new solution springs to Rose's mind…surely becoming mistress to this generous and handsome rake would bring definite advantages?
The Dangerous Lord Darringtonby Sarah Mallory
The dangerous Lord Darrington is not a man to be welcomed into a house of unprotected women! He may be an Earl, but even in the wilds of Yorkshire, Beth Forrester has heard tales of the incorrigible rake that make her toes curl…
Unexpectedly hosting such a scandalous celebrity is only the first of Beth's problems. Now the wicked Lord Darrington has found out about the dark secret she will do anything to protect. How to buy a rake's silence? There is only one way – with her body!
The Widow And The Rake
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Lady Miranda is on the search for a new husband, and never expected the devil himself to be in contention! After one doomed marriage, this time around Miranda is certain to call all the shots. So when notorious rake and gambler Neville Morleigh announces his indecent intentions, Miranda finds the temptation too much to resist and requests a one–time bedroom interview... After all, shouldn't all unsuitable candidates be given a chance to please this delectable widow?