Forbidden Desires and a Hidden Past Collide in The Price of Desire, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman No stranger to society's scandalous whispers, Griffin Wright-Jones, Viscount Breckenridge, operates a gaming hell teeming with temptation—a sanctuary for those eager to test their luck. But when a young gentleman's wagers exceed his means, Breckenridge demands payment, taking an heirloom ring as collateral—an action that will change his life forever. The estranged daughter of the influential Sir Hadrien Cole, Olivia Cole enters the gaming establishment as an unexpected marker for her younger, careless brother's debt. As a family cast-out left to fend for herself, she possesses a unique skill as a faro dealer, an asset she intends to use to repay her brother's debt. But Olivia's past holds secrets she'd rather keep hidden. Breckenridge has no intention of involving Olivia in his affairs, but her presence in his gaming hell mesmerizes him, and an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But amidst the dangers of scandal and a missing wife, they struggle to bridge the divide between duty and desire. AWARDS: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly AWARDS: "A romance to savor." — Library Journal "Goodman has a real flair…Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting." — Publishers Weekly "A master storyteller." — The Romance Dish "Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." — Fresh Fiction ALSO BY JO GOODMAN: Violet Fire Scarlet Lies Sweet Fire THE MCCLELLANS Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart Jo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at jogoodman.com.

She thought her scars made her unlovable. He was determined to prove her wrong. Eleanor Stanton has hidden in the shadows for two years, convinced the brutal attack that killed her brother and scarred her face has made her unworthy of love. When her father's failing health threatens to destroy her family, Eleanor must face the ton that whispers behind fans at her disfigurement. Enter Elias Yates, Duke of Gainsbury—the only man who sees past her scars to the fierce woman beneath. His shocking acceptance awakens dreams Eleanor thought buried forever. But as she falls deeper under his spell, she discovers the perfect duke harbors dangerous secrets of his own. When Eleanor uncovers what Elias does after midnight, their fairy-tale romance shatters. Now, with deadly enemies from her past closing in, she must choose: return to the shadows or trust a man whose every kindness might have been a lie. A swoon-worthy closed-door Regency where a scarred heroine and a duke with secrets prove that true love sees beyond appearances. Book 2 in The Dowager's Garden series. Each book is a complete standalone with its own happily ever after.

A Time-Travel Romance Set in the Heart of Colorado's Gold Rush Wars, The Golden Promise of Cripple Creek by Mary Ellen Johnson When her political fiancé dumps her, social media influencer Maeve Mooney retreats to her family ranch—only to tumble down an abandoned mine shaft and straight into 1901 Cripple Creek, Colorado. It's a world of glittering wealth, gritty saloons, and a brutal battle between miners and powerful mine owners. Using her piano skills to mingle with the town's elite, Maeve soon crosses paths with Ronan Doyle, a rugged union leader immune to her charms and consumed by the fight for justice. As strikes erupt into violence and martial law descends, Maeve faces an impossible choice: return to her own time—or risk everything to stand beside the man she loves in a past that could destroy them both. But Maeve Mooney has never been one to accept defeat…not in love, not in life, and certainly not across time itself. Publisher's Note: Maeve's journey is an enthralling blend of passion, self-discovery, and the enduring quest for justice. "The Golden Promise of Cripple Creek" by Mary Ellen Johnson is a love story that transcends time and societal barriers. Don't miss out on this captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you questioning your own choices. There are a limited number of sexual scenes with some vulgarity characteristic of the time. THE TRAVELS ACROSS TIME SERIES Before I Wake Eternal Beloved The Golden Promise of Cripple Creek THE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND SERIES The Lion and the Leopard A Knight There Was Within A Forest Dark A Child Upon The Throne Lords Among the Ruins The Flames of Rebellion Mary Ellen Johnson's passion for Medieval England ignited her writing career. Her debut medieval historical, The Lion and the Leopard , was followed by The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter , a historical novel inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem The Highwayman (published under the pseudonym Mary Ellen Dennis). Landlord was later named one of the top 100 historical romances of 2013. After a twenty-year detour in a quixotic quest to change the world, Mary Ellen happily returned to her first love: historical fiction. She especially delights in exploring the tumultuous fourteenth century. Her six-book Knights of England series traces the fortunes of the characters introduced in The Lion and the Leopard and their descendants, weaving through the Black Death, the reign of Edward III, the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and concluding with the deposition and death of Richard II in 1399. Mary Ellen is passionate about bringing Medieval England vividly to life for readers. She relishes researching battles, campaigns, daily life across social classes, and the worldview of her subjects—along with castles and cathedrals. One of her favorite places to visit is Canterbury Cathedral, where she stands in awe before the tomb of the Black Prince. Recently, a distant cousin shared years of genealogical research that revealed connections to familiar names from her studies: John of Gaunt, Edward the Black Prince, Edward II, Edward III, even Richard the Lionheart. Discovering that her own family tree intersects with the very figures she has spent a lifetime researching has been both thrilling and mysterious. Genetic memory? Reincarnation? She doesn't know—but intends to explore such possibilities in future novels.

His conscious or his king. It is the winter of 1776, and Captain John Carlisle, one of His Majesty’s finest, has gone back to the scene of the crime to right a wrong so dark it left a permanent stain on what was once an illustrious career and left a man broken, defeated, in search of justice… In an effort to win back his commission, he must discover the true nature of the relationship between the Six Nations of the Iroquois and the Colonial Army. Undercover as a war profiteer, John travels to the treacherous Mohawk River Valley and infiltrates local society, making friends with those he’s come to betray. But a chance meeting with a beautiful half Oneida innkeeper, whose tragic history is integrally linked to his own, will provide him with the intelligence he needs to complete his mission—and devastate her people. Now, as the flames of war threaten to consume the Mohawk Valley, John has the chance to not only serve King and Country, but to clear his name. When the truth he uncovers ties his own secrets to those in the highest positions of the British military and threatens the very life of the woman he’s come to love, he will be forced to make a choice…

When a penniless Viennese musician is told she may be an English duke’s wife, a quest for lost love begins. Amid the glamour and intrigue of the Congress of Vienna, Lena Arenheim and her musical family perform at aristocratic soirees to make ends meet. When, out of the blue, the sister of the arrogant Duke of Aldingbourne proclaims Lena to be her brother's long-lost duchess, her safe but small world is turned upside down. Amid opulent ballrooms and echoes of forgotten memories, Lina embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of her past. For Julius Stafford-Hill, Duke of Aldingbourne, the wounds of a tragic loss still linger after eight long years. When he encounters a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late wife Catherine, he will do anything to uncover the truth, even if it means immersing himself in her world and facing the everyday challenges of a common middle-class life. Can the lost duchess be found, and can they rebuild a love that transcends the boundaries of time and circumstance? This is a sweet and clean Regency romance and the first book of the Viennese Waltz Series: Set against the backdrop of Vienna’s 1814 elegance, diplomacy, and intrigue, this series twirls through the entwined destinies of friends, enemies, and lost lovers in charming tales of love, desire and courtship. Prequel: My Lady, Will you Dance?

The Scandalous '71 St. Clair There’s no way around it, Sophia St. Clair is notorious, a cautionary tale to all of London’s young ladies on being found standing amidst shrubbery, alone with a man. If Society only knew the whole story. Sophia’s illegitimate daughter was stolen from her arms, and she’ll do anything to find her. Disguised as Madame Pigeon, Sophia supports her search by writing speeches for the condemned and, as Lady Sour, wildly-popular, just a tad seditious, broadsides on a woman’s lot. A powerful earl determined to bare Sophia’s secrets Roman Montvilliers, the widowed Earl of Haslemere, has responsibilities to rival his power: an illustrious political career, a philandering brother, a five-year old daughter without a mother, and a mother who insists he remarry. As Lady Sour’s broadsides grip London, the Prime Minister adds another responsibility to Roman’s plate: find Lady Sour. An affair that could destroy them both As Sophia surrenders to a dangerous passion, Roman risks his career on a ferocious attraction that fast becomes about more than winning. Will Roman sacrifice his ambitions for Sophia, and will Sophia allow Roman to throw it all away for her? A Scandal Changes Everything , Book 1 in the SOCIETY OF WOMEN REVOLUTIONARIES series, is a steamy historical romance of second chances, family, and a man’s ability to believe in the woman he loves. TW: Emotional breakdown, gas-lighting, stolen child, open door, profanity