From bestselling author Amelia Grey comes The Duke in My Bed, a wickedly romantic tale of one reckless bachelor, five unwed sisters, and a wildly unconventional game of love...HERE COMES THE GROOMAs a notorious member of the Heirs' Club, Bray Drakestone can't resist a challenge from one of his well-heeled colleagues-especially when it involves money and horses. But the friendly wager takes an unexpected and deadly turn. Bray is forced to agree to marry one of his challenger's five sisters-sight unseen. Now gamblers all over London are placing bets on whether Bray will actually go through with it...THERE GOES THE BRIDEMiss Louisa Prim, the eldest sister, doesn't care a whit what the reckless rogue at the Heirs' Club promised her brother-she has no intention of marrying the future Duke of Drakestone. Bray, however, sees her rejection as another challenge. He bets that the fiery Miss Prim will not only agree to marry him, she will propose to him! With four sisters behind her, Louisa knows she can't lose. But why does her opponent have to be a divinely handsome scoundrel? And so sweetly, irresistibly seductive...

A woman used to swashbuckling adventure is blindsided by love in this breathtaking Victorian romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.Courageous and resourceful Lady Tess Collier is at home in the world's wildest places. But when her explorer father, the Earl of Morrow, dies, she reluctantly agrees to honor his final wish: to return to England with Gryphon Meridon as her guide and protector, and to seek a good marriage there.A dashing and mysterious sea captain, Gryf has been charged with guarding Tess from unworthy and unscrupulous suitors. But resisting his own heart's fevered yearning for the brave and beautiful woman is his greatest challenge. For a dark secret he can share with no one prevents the bold adventurer from freely giving his love. But in a perilous, unsure world, perhaps only love can truly save them both.Praise for Laura Kinsale"No one—repeat, no one—writes historical romance better." —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author"Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars." —Loretta Chase, New York Times–bestselling author"Laura Kinsale creates magic." —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author

From the Author Prequel to THE SHADOW AND THE STAR About the Author Laura Kinsale is a winner and multiple nominee for the Best Book of the Year award given by the Romance Writers of America. She became a romance writer after six years as a geologist -- a career which consisted of getting out of bed in the middle of the night and driving hundreds of miles alone across west Texas to sit at drilling rigs, wear a hard hat, and attempt to boss around oil-covered males considerably larger than herself. This, she decided, was pushing her luck. So she gave all that up to sit in a chair and stare into space for long periods of time, attempting to figure out What-Happens-Next. She and her husband David currently divide their time between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Texas.

? #1 Amazon Bestseller in Historical Mystery and Regency Romances ?It is a truth universally acknowledged that spinsters make the best sleuths.Who else has perfected the fine art of sitting quietly in the corner, sipping tea, and overhearing everything?Step into the world of Miss Grace Skye, where a fiery letter, a missing cook, and a dangerous conspiracy threaten to upend the quiet existence of an unassuming spinster—whether she’s ready for it or not.After being thoroughly snubbed in the marriage mart for her pert opinions and mixed heritage (too English for India, too Indian for England—utterly exhausting), Grace has made peace with spinsterhood. Who needs a husband when you have books, tea, and the satisfaction of minding your own business?Except—plot twist—her ancestral home is suddenly snatched away by a frail but wily old Duke (who probably has one foot in the grave and the other on a dance floor). Worse still, his delightfully evil steward storms in, hiking up rents, threatening tenants, and spreading fear.But when young women start vanishing, it’s clear something far darker is at play.Grace is done!Like any self-respecting spinster with a bone to pick, she pens a furious, blistering, no-holds-barred letter to the elusive Duke, demanding justice.What could possibly go wrong? Spoiler: Everything.Instead of resolving matters, her letter ignites a chain of treachery, peril, and wildly unforeseen consequences. Days later, her beloved cook, Melissa, disappears without a trace—and Grace can’t shake the sickening suspicion that her strongly worded correspondence invited danger straight to their door.Determined to set things right (and possibly prevent more kidnappings through sheer stubbornness), she embarks on a reckless quest for the truth. The only logical solution? Disguise herself as a no-nonsense old maid and do a little sleuthing.Except… there’s one tiny problem.Before she can even begin, she crosses paths with the man of business, Gabriel Stone—maddeningly handsome, dangerously charming, and entirely too mysterious for his own good.Friend or foe? She hasn’t the faintest clue. Unfortunately, the spinster who notices everything… has just been noticed by Gabriel Stone himself.Between dodging unwanted suitors, managing an estate she no longer owns, and keeping her younger sister from running off with the first charming rogue with a well-tied cravat, Grace barely has time for murder.But when danger comes knocking, time is running out.Will she unravel the mystery before she’s the next to disappear?Or will she lose her home—and her heart—to the one man she cannot trust?This madcap Regency cozy mystery is packed with:? A fiercely determined spinster detective in disguise.? A brooding hero who is both infuriating and irresistible.? A slow-burn, clean romance filled with wit, tension, and longing.? More twists and turns than a country dance.? A blend of Regency suspense, secrets, intrigue, and scandal. Murder. Mystery. Spinster romance. Matchmaking gone awry. Perfect for fans of: The slow-burn longing of Bridgerton (but the clean version!) The gripping historical cozy mysteries & whodunits series of Deanna Raybourn & Agatha Christie The witty banter & humour of Georgette Heyer & Jane Austen Lovers of Amateur Regency sleuths, lady detective fiction, and hidden identity. Read now on Kindle Unlimited!

Ghost Finally Finds Courage to Declare His Love in Spirit of Love, a Humorous Historical Romance from Rachel WilsonPicacho Wells, New Mexico Terrirory, June, 1896Prim and proper, Georgina Witherspoon travels to the Wild West to care for her crazy grandmother. But when she arrives, she discovers Grandma isn't mad—she's being haunted by the ghost of her true love, Devlin, who never bothered to declare his feelings while he was alive.Now Georgina is playing referee between a ghost and her angry grandmother, while trying to manage the handsome, rugged sheriff Ash Barrett, who constantly teases her for her stuck-up Easternly ways. Problem is, no matter how desirable Ash finds Georgina, he's dead set against marriage. But with Devlin's haunting help, Ash Barrett just might see the error of his ways, before he loses life's most precious gift...HAUNTING HEARTS SERIES, in orderRestless SoulsHeaven's PromiseBittersweet SummerSpirit of Love

They’ve always been adversaries—until they discover they’re fighting the same enemy.Zachariel Deville plays the charming rogue well, but behind the easy smiles lies a man loyal to king and family. He’s used to being underestimated—except by Mary Blake, who sees right through him and makes no effort to hide her disdain. She’s always been a thorn in his side… and lately, an undeniable temptation.Mary Blake has no time for flirts or fools—especially not Zachariel Deville. She’s spent years dismissing him as shallow, even as her heart stubbornly noticed too much. Now living a secret life in service to the Crown, her mission is clear: protect the innocent and keep Zach at arm’s length.But when a deadly investigation brings them together, truths unravel—and attraction ignites.With danger closing in and secrets exposed, will pride keep them apart, or will they finally admit they’ve been on the same side all along?From USA Today bestselling author Wendy Vella comes a sizzling series full of passion, scandals, and intrigue. Tasked with protecting the King, the Deville brothers are part of a secret alliance forged centuries ago, but when it comes to affairs of the heart, they are yet to be tamed.TropesEnemies turned loversReformed playboyHidden identityOpposites attractRomantic suspenseBOOKS IN THE DEVILLE BROTHERS SERIESSeduced By A DevilRescued By A DevilProtected By A DevilSurrender To A DevilUnmasked By A DevilThe Devil's Deception

A duke with demons and a governess with secrets collide in this passionate tale from USA Today Bestselling author Scarlett Scott...Crispin Ashforth returns from battle the newly inherited Duke of Whitley with two sisters under his charge. Publicly lauded as a hero, he is haunted by the bitter mission that nearly saw him killed and cost the life of his best friend. He’s desperate to drown out the demons tormenting him by any means, regardless of how depraved.All he needs to do is find a proper governess for his hellion sisters so he can drink and wench himself into oblivion. Enter Miss Jacinda Turnbow, who is as lovely as she is prickly. It doesn’t take Crispin long to realize he’s found precisely the sort of distraction he needs in the prim governess.But Jacinda has secrets of her own, and she’s no ordinary governess. To save herself and her father from ruin, she has agreed to infiltrate the duke’s home and search for evidence that he’s a traitor.Resisting his advances grows more difficult by the day, however, as she discovers there’s more to Crispin than the careless life of sin he’s cultivated. And the greatest danger she faces is losing her heart to the man she has no choice but to betray.Heat Level: Scorching hot!Don't miss the deliciously steamy Sins and Scoundrels series...1) Duke of Depravity2) Prince of Persuasion3) Marquess of Mayhem4) Sarah5) Earl of Every Sin6) Duke of Debauchery7) Viscount of VillainyDuke of Depravity was previously published. This is a second edition.