Two years ago, Gillian Cameron rebelled against society and
her parents by falling in love with a scoundrel. Finding
herself ruined, and then shunned by her parents, Gillian
was at her wits end until a compassionate doctor hired her
as a companion for his marriageable daughter, Arabella.
After a surprise Read more...
Three years ago, Bethany Munro fell in love with Ian
Rockwell, who was in charge of protecting her from killers.
When the villains were apprehended, Ian vanished without a
word. Now, he turns up at the most inopportune time.
Bethany is visiting her friend whose father is a suspected
anarchist Read more...
Lord Gregor MacLean barely holds on to his temper after he
finds a fortune hunter has abducted his good friend,
Venetia Oglivie. And losing his temper bodes ill for the
environment. The weather curse bestowed upon the MacLean
family means that when they lose their tempers, storms are
unleashed. As Read more...
American heiress Kate Rose concedes to her parent's wishes
that she marry an English lord she barely knows, after the
man she truly loved left when her father refused to
relinquish her inheritance. Brokenhearted, Kate watched him
marry another heiress. So, Kate weds the Marquess of
Falconridge uncaringly, until Read more...
As the youngest of Baron Ashby's all-female brood,
Henrietta Ashby decides to marry Sebastian, Viscount
Ravenswood. Never mind that he shows no interest other than
brotherly, Henrietta always gets what she wants. When
normal flirting does not produce results, she revises her
strategy and approaches a notorious retired Read more...
Felicity Langley began writing to the duke as a lark and
over the years, their correspondence has led to a
betrothal. After her father's death, Felicity arrives in
London with no funds, but she intends to finalize her
marriage plans. She and her entourage take residence in an
empty Read more...
Gascoigne has spent the last 10 years raising her half-
brothers and running the family estate after the death of
her father. She's proud that her devotion has resulted in
confident and happy young lads living on a prosperous
estate. When her neighbor, Gervase, returns home, Madeline
is startled Read more...
While on a treacherous assignment, Shane receives an urgent
summons from his Uncle Joey to return home. Since he hasn't
heard from his uncle in years, Shane figures something is
seriously wrong. He abruptly leaves his current mission to
protect "Little Agnes," who's had the misfortune of having Read more...
Bobbie Faye's day began very badly when her trailer lurched
on its side and filled with water from a broken pipe. She
does not need this grief on today of all days -- the social
worker is due to evaluate her capability as a foster parent
for her niece. While Read more...
Spinster Willow Mabson devotes her time to caring for her
mentally unstable mother. Her only relaxation is as a
member of the Ladies' Amateur Sleuth Society. While at a
dinner party, Willow meets Inspector James Sterling. He's
the very man whose career she's been following and sending
anonymous Read more...
As a young widow, Isabella, Lady Willoughby, is the pillar
of respectability. She aids debutantes in society and makes
suggestions to young gentlemen about what young ladies
prefer. However, all of a sudden the mantle of propriety
weighs too heavy on her shoulders. For years, Isabella has
suppressed her feelings Read more...
In 1814, Evangeline Munroe inherits the Nightshade Diamond
along with its curse. Evangeline, practical woman that she
is, ignores her aunt's warning that the diamond brings the
owner bad luck. She continues her search in earnest for a
biddable husband. After a disagreeable but very eligible
rogue's carriage Read more...
Antonia, the dowager Duchess of Warneham, reflects on her
life while awaiting her fate from the new duke. At 26,
she's already buried two husbands. Antonia's first marriage
to a rake shattered her naivety when he ignored her and
their daughter and spent most of his time with Read more...
American heiress Emilia Highhart literally stumbles when
she enters the London marriage mart in hopes of fulfilling
her late mother's wish that she find an English husband.
Lady Palmerston, her chaperone, maneuvers Emilia through
the maze of English rules and etiquette. She directs Emilia
toward acceptable suitors and discourages Read more...
Eve Dearing enjoys success as a Gothic writer, which gives
her the independence she craves. At her publisher's
invitation, Eve goes to London to participate in a
symposium with other women writers. After the first public
event, a gentleman chastises her on her one-dimensional
heroes that are inferior Read more...
Miss Xanthia Neville misses her home in Barbados where she
ran her family's shipping company. In London, the chilly
weather permeates to her bones. If society were not so
strict, Xanthia would take a lover to warm her on these
cold nights. But she must conform and not invite Read more...
Savannah police lieutenant and hostage negotiator Phoebe
MacNamara suffers a major trauma at work when a man
physically attacks her. Her assailant throws a hood over
her head, making it impossible to identify him. Since that
incident, dead animals have appeared on her porch in an
attempt to intimidate her Read more...
Anne Royle makes her London debutante debut intent on
proving she and her sisters are the daughters of the Prince
Regent. Anne and her sisters are convinced that the Prince
Regent and Maria Fitzherbert wed secretly, but for
political reasons, the marriage was never acknowledged.
Gossips murmur that the results Read more...
U.S Attorney Elizabeth Shaler returns to her vacation home
in Sun Valley to attend a conference with wealthy
businessmen and power brokers. She plans to announce her
presidential candidacy at the end of the meetings. Even
after a credible threat is made on her life, Liz refuses to
cancel Read more...