As an untitled landowner's daughter, snagging the Duke of
Killingsworth is quite a feat for Victoria Lambert. The
excitement of her coup begins to wear off on the eve of her
wedding when Victoria realizes she doesn't know the man
she's marrying. Closely chaperoned, they've never Read more...
American heiress Lillian Bowman's blunt and outspoken ways
lands her in trouble with the tradition-loving English.
Relegated to the sidelines, she joins forces with the other
wallflowers to ensnare a husband. Lillian's irreverence for
rules and her lack of decorum have come to the attention of
Lord Read more...
Several years ago, carefree Marietta Greentree made a
grievous mistake in judgment in a man that ruined her
social status. Unable to participate in social gatherings,
she resides in the shadows. Marietta resolves to harden her
heart and leave her adopted mother's home to become a
courtesan like her Read more...
Reena Hale's fascination with fire began when an arsonist
torched her parent's restaurant. The dancing flame, the
roar and the power of the fire drew her to learn its
secrets. Leaving childhood behind, Reena dedicates herself
to studying and undertaking the difficult job of arson
investigator. The years Read more...
After being left at the altar, Meredith Merriweather vows
to write a guide about rakes to prevent other innocents
from suffering. She undertakes her research seriously,
using a courtesan and a merry widow to prove her
suppositions. Her newest research centers on Alexander
Lamont, a rogue who swears he's Read more...
At the ripe old age of 29, Rachel Bailey plans to get her
life in order. Her love life is abysmal and her work as an
engineer is in jeopardy. Since society does not recognize
women as engineers, she places figureheads as project
leaders while she does the work. Rachel Read more...
Lady Victoria Wexhall loves the glamour and social whirl of
London and she can't understand why her father has sent her
to Cornwall to visit with his old friend as the Little
Season is about to commence. Her father's reason for
banishment into the wilderness being that she Read more...
Firmly on the shelf at age 32, Lady Eleanor Durbane is
flabbergasted when her father presents plans for eligible
men to attend a house party. What's even more astounding is
that her father has issued an invitation to Braham Ryland.
Ten years ago, Eleanor caught Braham (her then fianc Read more...
Blackmail brings retired thief Audrey Kendrick back to
London to liberate papers from certain prominent
individuals. Audrey's choices are limited, since her
actions determine her kidnapped sister's fate. Audrey has
not felt this helpless since she was 10 years old and her
stepfather sold her sister and her Read more...
Miranda Cameron owes her sisters a debt she can never fully
repay. She committed an indiscretion with a half-breed
Indian that caused them to become outcast in their small
community in America. Now, not only were they the daughters
of a drunk, they obtained the stain of consorting with Read more...
Lady Lily Langdon's youthful exuberance was dampened after
a near scandalous incident with an unacceptable man. Saved
by her brother, Lily stays quietly in the country with her
strict and cold mother. At a country house party, Lily's
passionate heart reopens as she meets her elusive first
love Read more...
Miss Claudia Prattley submits to her father's every wish
except for one passion she's hidden from him. It's her love
of illustrating. Claudia secretly accepts employment as an
illustrator for a newspaper. It's her only rebellion from
her father's constant barrage of criticism. If Claudia Read more...
Since her divorce, Evelyn James balances her work as a
forensic trace evidence specialist for the Cleveland Police
with raising an angry teenage daughter who blames her for
the divorce. When you add in an ex-husband with his new
perfect, young wife, Evelyn prefers dealing with the
corpses from Read more...
Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, travel to
San Francisco to unravel a mystery involving Mary and her
late parents. Mary's detective ability is impaired when
amnesia blocks her memories. Dreams of locked rooms and a
faceless man haunt her as she tries to recover her memory
of Read more...
Lady Christabel, the Marchioness of Haversham, enters into
a bargain with the devil in order to retrieve a packet of
letters that have the potential to bring down the monarchy.
The daughter of a general, Christabel is more at home with
soldiers than high society, but she willingly agrees to Read more...
Catherine Miller escaped with her young brother 10 years
ago from their murderous relatives who were intent upon
stealing her brother's title. Arriving with only the
clothes on their backs, Catherine takes refuge in an
orphanage with her brother. For the past two years,
Catherine has been secretary to Read more...
At 17, Lady Viola met the love of her life. Three months
later, she'd worn her brother down with her strong will and
married Viscount Hammond. Within months, her fairy tale
marriage ended, leaving her life in shambles. Viola's
brother had been correct on all counts. John married Read more...
Lady Julianna Sterling gave up the idea of a husband and
babies the day she was left standing at the altar. She
survived the scandal following her abandonment and now,
four years later, society deems her on the shelf. The
boring life Julianna leads comes to an unexpected halt when Read more...
The MacElder chieftain decrees that his cousin, Fiona, will
wed the mighty warrior Tarr of Hellewyk to provide
protection for their clan. Tales of Fiona's courage and
hunting skills have spread through the land and have
attracted the attention of Tarr, who wishes a strong mate.
Fiona vehemently denies Read more...
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