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!
With a name synonymous with sin and debauchery, no one is more surprised than Taylen Ellesmere, Duke of Alderworth, when he finds himself forced to marry! But before the ink is dry on the register he turns his back on this sham of a marriage and leaves. Three years later, having barely survived the scandal, Lady Lucinda's husband returns with an offer she can't refuse. And in exchange? Their wedding night!
His Unusual Governessby Anne Herries
Heiress Sarah Hardcastle is convinced her plan to escape the unwanted attentions of a fortune–hunter is foolproof. Deep in the countryside, she creates a new identity as prim governess Miss Goodrum. But her careful masquerade is shaken when she meets Lord Rupert Myers. Sarah will need her wits about her if she's to resist Rupert's roguish ways and keep her secret intact.
Tarnished Rose Of The Courtby Amanda McCabe
A dangerous mission at Queen Elizabeth's bidding is Celia Sutton's chance to erase the taint of her brother's treason. Her life is at risk if she's discovered, and so is her heart, when she learns her co–conspirator is also her one–time seducer – brooding John Brandon!
Lost In Pleasure
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London, 1816
Richard, Earl of Kilcreggan, longs for the thrill of the unpredictable–but nothing prepares him for the sudden appearance of a beguiling woman in his library. As a man of science, he's intrigued by her story of time–travel. As a man of passion, he cannot resist their smoldering desire.
Thoroughly modern Errin McGlone never dreamed a wish for romance would land her in Regency London–and face–to–face with the most attractive man she's ever imagined. But her fantasy man and the sensual pleasure he offers is decidedly real…
Submit To The Warrior
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Central Kansas, 1883
Chicago lawyer Blake Barlow has tracked his runaway wife all the way to the middle of nowhere. If she wants a divorce, he'll grant her one – as soon as she tells him why she left.
Clara Johnson is angry. Blake betrayed her mere weeks after exchanging vows – but when he rides up to her family farm, it's to get her signature, not to beg for forgiveness.
Clara and Blake agree their brief marriage was an impulsive mistake–but that doesn't stop the passion between them from flaring as hot as ever...
His Wild West Wife
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The bastard son of a Spanish pirate, Stefan Navarro has had to fight hard for his revered position at court. Now he needs a wife and an estate to hold on to it. By the command of the King, Stefan must marry Lady Morag Stenholm – but first he has to remove her husband.
Morag feels nothing but relief after the death of her cruel laird. Her freedom is short–lived, for she is to be wed at once to the fearsome warrior known as The King's Arrow. Yet it is not fear that her bridegroom inspires within her on their wedding night…
Regency Liaisons
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A Wicked Liaison
Constance Townley, Duchess of Wellford, has always been impeccably behaved. So why does she suddenly feel a wild urge to kick over the traces?
Anthony de Portnay Smythe is a mysterious figure. When Constance finds him in her bedroom late at night, her first instinct is to call for help. But the thief apologises and gracefully takes his leave...with a kiss! Somehow Constance knows it won't be the last she sees of the intriguing rogue...
Miss Winthorpe's Elopement
Shy heiress Penelope Winthorpe was only trying to escape her bullying brother. She didn't mean to wed a noble lord over a blacksmith's anvil!
Adam Felkirk, Duke of Bellston, had no intention of taking a wife. But then Penelope's plight moved him. Now the notorious rake has a new aim...to shock and seduce his prim and proper bride!
Quills - An Impudent Lady
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Haunted By The Earl's Touchby Ann Lethbridge
When she arrives at Beresford Abbey, orphan Mary Wilder's hopes of finding a place to belong are dashed when she meets Bane Beresford, the enigmatic Earl. He is as remote as the ghosts that supposedly haunt the Abbey...and, like its crumbling walls, her dreams fall apart.
Occasionally she sees a different, more caring man behind the fa?ade, so is she foolish to long for a happy home...and a family? His proposal is for a marriage of convenience, but his touch has awakened within her a fervent and forbidden longing...
A Daring Liaisonby Gail Ranstrom
Tasked with covertly investigating a string of suspicious deaths, Charles Hunter finds himself reunited with Georgiana Huffington, the darling of the ton, who broke his heart many years before. She's a woman with a mysterious past – mere days after exchanging vows, Georgiana's two husbands had perished under mysterious circumstances.
As Charles works with Georgiana to prove her innocence, she finds herself captivated by the man he's become. Still devilishly handsome, he's now more guarded, more...dangerous. But as Georgiana fears she's losing her heart to him, will her love make Charles the killer's next victim?
The Virgin's Debt
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Melisande, Duchess of Gifford, has enjoyed running wild since surviving her unhappy marriage – but she knows it's only a matter of time before her brother forces her to settle down and be respectable. Determined to make herself free, Melisande decides to escape into ruined exile with an absolutely scandalous affair and leave London forever. But her heart may have other plans when she meets intriguing Lord Grayson Sanbourne…
An Improper Duchess
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Katrina McLeod fled an arranged marriage, decreed by King James of Scotland, to a man with a fearful reputation, only to find herself on trial for her life! Accused of witchcraft, her salvation lies in the hands of brooding nobleman Duncan Rothmore…. When Duncan saves Katrina from a grisly fate in exchange for warming his bed, he has no idea she is really an untouched, high–born lady. He knows only that she stirs something in his wounded heart and afflicted body that no other woman ever has. But if he wishes to make Katrina his bride, Duncan must betray his king.
Quills - A Quarrelsome Match
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Hattie Wilkinson Meets Her Matchby Michelle Styles
In the eyes of the ton Hattie Wilkinson is a respectable widow, content with her safe, if somewhat modest life. On the other hand Sir Christopher Foxton prides himself on being regarded as one of London's most notorious rakes, with a particularly mischievous streak!
Upon their first meeting Kit threatens to shatter Hattie's well–ordered peace – and her reputation – if only she'll allow herself to succumb to his playful advances. This time they've both finally met their match...
The Admiral's Penniless Brideby Carla Kelly
Sally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea – to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse – the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage...from a complete stranger.
Admiral Sir Charles Bright's seafaring days are over – and according to society, that must mean he's in need of a wife. Discovering Sally's in need of a home, he offers a solution. They marry in haste – but will they enjoy their wedding night at leisure?
The Tantalizing Miss Coale
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Serena “Sally” Coale would rather submit to a loveless marriage than endure one more day under the tyrannical rule of her father. But the last person she expects to encounter on her elopement journey is Ben Hensley–a man who has every reason to hate her. A man she still loves with all her heart.
Ben has spent two years trying to forget Sally and her cruel dismissal. He is determined to prove she no longer has power over him, but a passionate kiss evokes memories that were never truly forgotten. Can he forgive her for breaking his heart, before he loses her forever to another man?
A Compromised Innocent
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Under intense pressure to secure a marriage contract, Miss Lizzie Talbot doesn't dare hope that handsome Oliver Fortney, Duke of Wainsborough, would ever be interested in her. Though she longs to know his taste and touch, he is far above her station. So Lizzie is shocked when Oliver promises to show her pleasure she never imagined. Yet she doesn't expect more than a brief dalliance. For Oliver is destined for a match of importance and wealth, neither of which Lizzie can offer.
Auctioned Virgin To Seduced Bride
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London, 1814...
Innocent Laurel Vernon is living a nightmare after being kidnapped and put up for auction in one of London's most notorious brothels. Only the memory of private enquiry agent Patrick Jago gives her strength. Even though she only knew him for a few days, Patrick made her feel both protected and weak with desire. When Laurel sees Patrick among the brothel's clientele, she isn't sure if he has come to rescue her or to satisfy his own lust. But she is certain that he intends to bid on her!
Quills - The Rake's Wrongdoing
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Two Wrongs Make A Marriageby Christine Merrill
Lord Kenton is surprisingly happy to be lured to a moonlit gazebo, held at gun point by the delectable Cynthia Banester and forced to marry her. The only finger he's had to lift is the one that's caressed the neckline of her dress. She's claimed a title, he's secured a fortune. There's just one problem – he's not the real Lord Kenton, and she's not rich!
Bound by their own deceptions, Cynthia and Jack decide to make the best of a bad deal. They may not have two coins to rub together, but consummating their vows proves deliciously satisfying...
No Occupation For A Ladyby Gail Whitiker
Meeting Alistair Devlin, London's most eligible bachelor, causes Victoria Bretton no end of problems. Masking her attraction is even more difficult than concealing her alter ego – playwright Valentine Lawe – not to mention his unsettling gaze is causing her writer's block!
Alistair's not in the market for love...but he can't help but be beguiled by Victoria and intrigued by the secrets she's hiding. As they grow closer, the lines between fact and fiction become blurred. Can she be the heroine of her very own happy ending?
Deliciously Debauched By The Rake
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Elizabeth Bentham has been John, Lord Radthorn's lover for five glorious years. But she wants him to have a chance to marry a respectable lady, not a woman with her tarnished reputation. Elizabeth thinks telling him their relationship has lost its spark will help him move onbut John isn't prepared to lose her, and sets out to prove their passion is as strong as ever.
The Sheikh's Impetuous Love-Slave
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Arabia, 1816
For Sheikh Khalid al–Raqam, choosing a bride comes second to the responsibility of ruling his kingdom and protecting its treasures. When he is given a shipwrecked foreign beauty as a tribute gift, he foresees a diplomatic nightmare – until he lays eyes on Juliette de Montignac's lush curves. His passion is only roused further by her bold and defiant spirit. His inner conqueror awakened, Khalid is determined to tame Juliette by awakening her own desire for him!
Nights With The Outlaw
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Nebraska, 1885
Outlaw Clint Turnquist is on a mission – one that doesn't involve falling in love. His freedom hinges on tracking down his former gang, but he can't resist Doreena Brockman's plea to help protect her ranch from the strangers watching her property. Bold and beautiful, she tempts Clint with both her body and her promise of a fresh start. But even with his past standing between them, denying the urge to kiss her may take more discipline than he has.
The Pirate's Reckless Touch
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Juliana Wright is on the hunt. Her father discovered an ancient treasure map–and was killed for it. Now she's determined to find the treasure for herself in time for Christmas and escape the brigands pursuing her.
To complete her mission, she needs the help of devilishly handsome Captain Rawden Wood, a notorious pirate revered throughout the high seas. He is the only one capable of protecting her aboard his ship, but Juliana knows that with one single touch he could dishonour her–and worse, reveal her biggest secret…
Some Like It Scandalous
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London, 1817.
'You are suggesting that, now our year of mourning for our husbands has come to an end, we should all take at least one lover?'
Sophia Rowlands, the widowed Duchess of Clayborne, is shocked by her friend's daring proposition–but is even more astounded when Dante Carfax, Earl of Sherbourne, offers to do the honour! He may be rakishly handsome and undeniably arousing, but he's also four years her junior and they've been at odds ever since he stole a kiss from her ten years ago….
As a young man, Dante had taken one look at the beautiful Sophia and desired her more than any other woman before–or since. After years of longing, he's determined to claim her at last. But can he convince Sophia to risk scandal and surrender to their passion?
How To Disgrace A Lady
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How To Disgrace A Lady
Arriving for a party, Merrick's caught in a compromising situation with Lady Alixe Burke. So her father tasks this so–called gentleman with making his blue–stocking daughter marriageable! Merrick will never walk away from a wager, but his expertise extend way beyond society etiquette...
How To Ruin A Reputation
After years in Italy mastering the art of seduction, Ashe returns to London with his notorious reputation in tow. But his scandalous ways are abruptly ended by his father's death. To claim what is rightfully his, Lothario Ashe must do the inconceivable – take a wife! And who better than lovely Genevra Ralston? She's a woman finished in polite society, but Ashe's notorious charm and practiced touch could prove irresistible...
How To Sin Successfully
Despite his comrades, wicked Riordan Barrett will not succumb to respectability – there isn't a redeemable bone in his sinfully sexy body. Suddenly Riordan finds himself not only an Earl...but father to two young wards! This rake needs help – and hiring sweet and innocent Maura Caulfield as governess won't be such a hardship!
A Disgraceful Miss
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Julian Kenneway, Earl of Vinedale, has a secret: he is in love with innocent debutante Angelica Fortney. She's the one thing he desires more than the tenuous peace he has regained since returning from India. Yet everyone, including Julian, believes he's unsuitable for her – and seducing her could ruin both their lives. But when a rival for Angelica's affections arrives, Julian realises he can't lose her – and can no longer control his passion for her.