Historical

A sparky, royal, marriage of convenience Regency.

Compromised...into wearing the crown!

All Miss Selina Mortimer wanted was society’s acceptance — not a scandalous tumble with stubbornly strait-laced Prince Magnus of Thrudheim! A literal tumble, that is, into His Highness’s bare, muscular arms, one that leaves half the ton convinced Selina’s been compromised. And leaves Magnus honour bound to ask for her hand...

Now Selina’s tied to a man who thinks she’s all sunshine and silliness. And whose disapproving glares start a fire blazing within her...is she doomed to a life of cold royal convenience? Or could her warmth be what’s needed to make her husband’s icy mask melt?

A spicy, forced proximity Regency romance.

A stowaway debutante...setting sail for ruin!

Unconventional Lady Phoebe Aubrey craves adventure beyond the ballroom. With her dreaded first Season looming, she hides herself away aboard the ship of her brother’s best friend. She has no interest in becoming a wife or learning how to behave like one!

For Levi, Duke of Rochester, discovering Phoebe belowdecks is the ultimate scandal. But confining her to his Captain’s cabin does nothing to curb Phoebe’s waywardness or the siren call of their forbidden desire! Levi refuses to lead another innocent astray...except Phoebe is determined to prove she is well worth the ruin!

His Three-Day Duchess - Laurie Benson

He’s claimed his title. Could he inherit a bride too?

The Duchess of Skeffington retreats to the estate that was her refuge during her cruel marriage. She’s shocked to come face-to-face with the distant heir, now newly inherited duke, adventurous Simon Alexander. When Elizabeth is robbed, it’s up to them both to find the thief. But traveling together would attract too much gossip...unless they pose as husband and wife!

Game Of Courtship With The Earl - Paulia Belgado

A game to fool the Ton...and win a husband!

American heiress Maddie DeVries is aware that most people think she’s too tall and ungainly to find a match. And that’s before any gentleman learns of her unladylike interest in manufacturing! So she enlists her friend’s brother, Cameron, the Earl of Balfour, in a game of pretend courtship in order to win suitors. It works like a charm...but why is a man who’s sworn off love — Cameron — the only one she craves?

The Earl Who Sees Her Beauty

Unaware of her beauty...until he awakens her.

Prudence Carstairs knows her scars leave her with no romantic prospects — instead, she’s content revolutionising her employer’s home with her technological marvels. Then he unexpectedly perishes and his mysterious younger brother, dashing Dominic Thorburn, reluctantly takes over. In the new earl, Prudence finally finds someone who meets her gaze without flinching. Might he see the beautiful, intelligent woman beyond her scars?

Lady Armstrong’s Scandalous Awakening

Hers was a body of marble...until he brought it to life.

After her tyrannical late husband ruined her reputation, Lady Mercy Armstrong is longing to reinvent herself. The perfect opportunity presents itself when rebellious, self-made man Jack Dalmuir has a daring proposition — a fake dalliance that will change society’s view of her! Only, cavorting with the handsome Scotsman ignites a passion that could change both their lives forever...

A Medieval forbidden, forced proximity romance!

Finding freedom...in her prisoner’s arms!

Comtesse Jehanne de Balladur is desperate to avoid marrying a cruel knight. Escaping her father’s French fortress is impossible — until an opportunity arises to flee with an escaping prisoner, a dashing English baron!

Lucan must make it home to his young son. His accomplice, Jehanne, might be enchanting but with her father, fiancé and the French army chasing them, she’s nothing but trouble! Yet, if they are to survive the journey, he must earn Jehanne’s trust — not easy as she seems wary of all men. Lucan swore never to complicate duty with emotion, but now the biggest fight on his hands is resisting Jehanne!

Navy Captain’s Convenient Wife - Carla Kelly

A favour for the Captain...a new life as wife and mother?

Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself on the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine...

Anna can’t say no ? the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumours threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honourable John insists on marriage ? but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?

The Scandalous Lady Mina - Lara Temple

Setting sail with the enemy...and a reckless temptation!

Lady Wilhelmina, once the darling of the ton, fled England in shame after jilting her fiancé. Following a decade in disgrace, Mina’s returning to Society’s ballrooms on a luxury steamship...and encounters her ex- fiancé’s distractingly handsome cousin, Max Cavendish ? her once friend, now enemy!

Max’s guard is up, yet being in close quarters with Mina sparks a wave of dangerous attraction that makes him want to discover the truth behind the scandal. Wealthy engineer Max is used to being in command of his world and his emotions, but his complicated feelings for Mina are making him feel decidedly out of control

A Fake Betrothal For The Duke - Eva Shepherd

Suddenly engaged...to a man she’d never marry!

Miss Margaret is dreading her fourth season and her mother’s relentless matchmaking. Until none other than rakish Jacob Ashford, the duke she loves to hate, shocks her with a plan that could benefit them both...

With scandal on the horizon, Jacob needs a veneer of respectability, which a fake engagement guarantees! And who better to be his fiancée than the wallflower who can’t stand him and will never want to wed him for real? Yet he’s captivated by Margaret’s wit and honesty and, when they’re caught in an unexpectedly passionate kiss, their bluff is about to be called!

Rescued By The Rakish Lord - Sarah Mallory

‘A man of such dubious reputation...that he was called Devil Blackbourne!’

When Lord Deveril Blackbourne meets Selina Wynter, he is intrigued. For she has all the accomplishments of a lady, but the fiery temper and spirit of a tavern maid! Then she is abducted by a dastardly suitor, and Deveril ? for all his roguish reputation ? can’t stand idly by...

Lord Deveril is Selina’s least likely rescuer, but when they’re stranded together in a snowstorm and her reputation is at risk, he surprises her with a gallant proposal! Deveril’s no honourable suitor, yet his actions say otherwise...just who is the real Devil Blackbourne? Selina’s determined to find out!

A forced proximity, high society romance set in the late Georgian era.

‘A man of such dubious reputation...that he was called Devil Blackbourne!’

When Lord Deveril Blackbourne meets Selina Wynter, he is intrigued. For she has all the accomplishments of a lady, but the fiery temper and spirit of a tavern maid! Then she is abducted by a dastardly suitor, and Deveril — for all his roguish reputation — can’t stand idly by...

Lord Deveril is Selina’s least likely rescuer, but when they’re stranded together in a snowstorm and her reputation is at risk, he surprises her with a gallant proposal! Deveril’s no honourable suitor, yet his actions say otherwise...just who is the real Devil Blackbourne? Selina’s determined to find out!

An engagement of convenience, enemies to lovers romance set in the Victorian era.

Suddenly engaged...to a man she’d never marry!

Miss Margaret is dreading her fourth season and her mother’s relentless matchmaking. Until none other than rakish Jacob Ashford, the duke she loves to hate, shocks her with a plan that could benefit them both...

With scandal on the horizon, Jacob needs a veneer of respectability, which a fake engagement guarantees! And who better to be his fiancée than the wallflower who can’t stand him and will never want to wed him for real? Yet he’s captivated by Margaret’s wit and honesty and, when they’re caught in an unexpectedly passionate kiss, their bluff is about to be called!

A Victorian enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance.

Setting sail with the enemy...and a reckless temptation!

Lady Wilhelmina, once the darling of the ton, fled England in shame after jilting her fiancé. Following a decade in disgrace, Mina’s returning to Society’s ballrooms on a luxury steamship...and encounters her ex- fiancé’s distractingly handsome cousin, Max Cavendish — her once friend, now enemy!

Max’s guard is up, yet being in close quarters with Mina sparks a wave of dangerous attraction that makes him want to discover the truth behind the scandal. Wealthy engineer Max is used to being in command of his world and his emotions, but his complicated feelings for Mina are making him feel decidedly out of control

A Regency marriage of convenience, romance in uniform story.

A favour for the Captain...a new life as wife and mother?

Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself on the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine...

Anna can’t say no — the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumours threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honourable John insists on marriage — but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?

Aspirations Of A Lady’s Maid - Eva Shepherd

Separated by class, brought together by passion.

Having finally fulfilled her dream of opening a hairdressing parlour, Nellie Regan has no interest in love ruining her plans. After Nellie is caught mocking landowner Dominic Lockhart’s lifeless engagement to Lady Cecily, she’s not expecting him to defend her in a tavern brawl. Now the frustratingly handsome gentleman must recuperate in her home! Close quarters stir simmering attraction...but Nellie’s determined to follow her head, not her heart. Is Dominic willing to do the same?

How The Duke Met His Match - Sophia Williams

Propose in haste. Repent at leisure?

Alexander, Duke of Harwell, couldn’t stand by and let a rogue ruin heiress Emma — so to save her reputation, he shocks himself by announcing their engagement! But the widower doesn’t want to re-marry, and independent Emma is equally displeased, even if a paper marriage is the only solution. Yet as Emma bonds with his young sons, filling their home with warmth again, dormant feelings stir in Alex and he wonders if he’s met his match?

The Undercover Heiress - Catherine Tinley

An innocent deception...could cost her everything!

Voyaging to England and the fiancé she’s never met, Manhattan heiress Sophia Van Bergen is desperate for one last adventure before becoming an ornamental wife. She convinces her late aunt’s maid to swap places temporarily, giving her access to an exciting new belowstairs world at the Earl of Hartington’s estate. But when she starts to fall for her employer, Sophia realises she’s in for a bigger adventure than she bargained for! Hart is in search of a wealthy wife, and Sophia has the money to save him, but will the cost of revealing her deception prove too high?

Becoming His Dollar Duchess - Bronwyn Scott

She’s entirely unsuitable...but everything he desires!

To gain control of her family’s sourdough empire, American heiress Zephyrine Duval must marry a titled English man — or her father’s dubious choice! Beginning her husband hunt amongst London’s high Society, she encounters the divinely handsome, British as tea, but thoroughly disapproving Hale Eberley, Duke of Sunderland...

Hale has no desire, nor need for a dollar princess bride. Except the grumpy Duke is begrudgingly drawn to vivacious Zephy’s sunny charm! So when Zephy sets her sights on a rakehell for a husband, Hale is compelled to step in...but will he meet her at the altar himself?

Marriage Made In Scandal - Joanna Johnson

Married in scandal...bound by love?

Louisa Burcombe dreams of marrying for love. Until an unruly pheasant leaves her with a ripped dress in the presence of gruff Gabriel, Baron Farnham. Upon being discovered and threatened with social disgrace, Louisa must accept his reluctant proposal. If only her new husband was not so intent on brooding for eternity!

After his late wife’s betrayal and the slanderous rumours meant to destroy him, Gabriel keeps the world at arm’s length. His new wife’s warmth soon gets under his skin, but his past still casts a haunting shadow...can Gabriel step into the light and show Louisa the man behind the scandal?

Daring To Dream Of The Duke - Lauri Robinson

A wallflower...fit for a Duke?

Rosemary Crofton has always dreamed of marrying a dashing Duke...just like her best friend’s brother, Michael Knight! But as Rosemary’s stepmother always reminds her, someone so clumsy, plain, and unrefined could never hope for such a future.

Yet when enigmatic Michael needs Rosemary’s help protecting his sister, she’s suddenly facing a season on His Grace’s arm! As she’s whisked between the ton’s most fashionable addresses — including London Zoo! — she begins to feel that someone like her could belong in Michael’s world. Will Rosemary write her own fairytale ending and claim her Knight in shining armour, after all?

A enemies to lovers, forced proximity Viking romance!

Swords are drawn...sparks will fly!

For years, shieldmaiden Kara has suffered her stepfather’s cruelties to ensure her secret daughter’s safety. So being seized at swordpoint by Aksel, her stepfather’s ruthless enemy, feels like switching one captivity for another. Until glimpses of the man beneath the armour have her wondering if her captor could be her saviour...

Raised in Constantinople, Aksel has returned to his Viking roots to avenge the destruction of his grandfather’s jarldom. Taking Kara was just part of his revenge. But when he realises they have a common enemy, can his betrayal-scarred heart learn to trust — and love —again?

A Cinderella, best friend’s brother Victorian romance!

A wallflower...fit for a Duke?

Rosemary Crofton has always dreamed of marrying a dashing Duke...just like her best friend’s brother, Michael Knight! But as Rosemary’s stepmother always reminds her, someone so clumsy, plain, and unrefined could never hope for such a future.

Yet when enigmatic Michael needs Rosemary’s help protecting his sister, she’s suddenly facing a season on His Grace’s arm! As she’s whisked between the ton’s most fashionable addresses — including London Zoo! — she begins to feel that someone like her could belong in Michael’s world. Will Rosemary write her own fairytale ending and claim her Knight in shining armour, after all?

A marriage of convenience, grumpy/sunshine Regency romance!

Married in scandal...bound by love?

Louisa Burcombe dreams of marrying for love. Until an unruly pheasant leaves her with a ripped dress in the presence of gruff Gabriel, Baron Farnham. Upon being discovered and threatened with social disgrace, Louisa must accept his reluctant proposal. If only her new husband was not so intent on brooding for eternity!

After his late wife’s betrayal and the slanderous rumours meant to destroy him, Gabriel keeps the world at arm’s length. His new wife’s warmth soon gets under his skin, but his past still casts a haunting shadow...can Gabriel step into the light and show Louisa the man behind the scandal?

A marriage of convenience, high Society Victorian romance!

She’s entirely unsuitable...but everything he desires!

To gain control of her family’s sourdough empire, American heiress Zephyrine Duval must marry a titled English man — or her father’s dubious choice! Beginning her husband hunt amongst London’s high Society, she encounters the divinely handsome, British as tea, but thoroughly disapproving Hale Eberley, Duke of Sunderland...

Hale has no desire, nor need for a dollar princess bride. Except the grumpy Duke is begrudgingly drawn to vivacious Zephy’s sunny charm! So when Zephy sets her sights on a rakehell for a husband, Hale is compelled to step in...but will he meet her at the altar himself?

A hidden identity, forced proximity Regency romance!

An innocent deception...could cost her everything!

Voyaging to England and the fiancé she’s never met, Manhattan heiress Sophia Van Bergen is desperate for one last adventure before becoming an ornamental wife. She convinces her late aunt’s maid to swap places temporarily, giving her access to an exciting new belowstairs world at the Earl of Hartington’s estate. But when she starts to fall for her employer, Sophia realises she’s in for a bigger adventure than she bargained for! Hart is in search of a wealthy wife, and Sophia has the money to save him, but will the cost of revealing her deception prove too high?