On her 20th birthday, Mary Hepburn - daughter of the local magistrate - learns that she is to marry John Aitken, a much older man.Unhappy with this, Mary walks to the local moor to clear her mind. Instead, she meets and falls in love with the handsome Captain Ferintosh, when he saves her from whiskey smugglers. The situation gets even more complicated when Mary's father arrests Ferintosh.Soon, devious plans and mysteries begin to surface. But who is worthy of her love, and what secrets are the men around him hiding?

When a brooding lord hires a housekeeper in disguise, secrets smolder and sparks fly in this grumpy sunshine, forbidden attraction, steamy historical romance filled with heat, humor, heart—and a touch of gothic mystery.Winner of the 2025 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award and the Passionate PlumeAfter an accident shatters his dreams, Lord Ethan Harrington retreats to a supposedly haunted manor in the quirky village of Chudleigh Bottoms, determined to live in solitude. Scarred in body and soul, he wants peace—until his new housekeeper begins driving him mad. Quiet and mousy on the surface, Xenia Loveday hides a fire that awakens his darkest desires and threatens the walls he’s built around his heart.Xenia is running for her life and pretending to be someone she’s not. Desperate for freedom, she takes the job knowing she shouldn’t want her grumpy, infuriatingly attractive employer. But forbidden attraction flares, stolen moments turn scorching, and resisting Ethan becomes impossible. Falling for him could cost her everything.As passion deepens and secrets unravel, Ethan and Xenia are drawn into the mystery of the manor’s past—and a centuries-old curse that refuses to stay buried. With danger closing in and the truth poised to destroy them, they must decide if love is worth the risk…or if one kiss will lead to heartbreak instead of forever.Perfect for fans of wounded heroes, soft-hearted heroines with secrets, found family, gothic atmosphere, and red-hot romance with a deeply satisfying happily ever after.Readers love One Kiss to Desire:"Gorgeous romance, passionate and emotional.""Hot and fun…I was kicking my feet all the way through it.""Get out your tissue and your hankie because this one is all of that!"Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and mystery. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.BLACKWOOD LEGACY (hot Victorian romance)1. One Kiss to Desire2. Two Secrets to Surrender3. Three Chances to Cherish4. Four Promises to Love (preorder)Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):– Mayhem in Mayfair– Heart of Enquiry (Kents)– Game of Dukes– Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels– Blackwood Legacy (this book belongs to this series)

War hero Major Tristan Ruthven never expected to inherit his rakehell father’s title. The new Earl of Asherton finds himself in need of a respectable wife to help bury his family’s scandal-ridden past. Unfortunately, no daughter of the Ton is desperate enough to accept him unless he discloses the true size of the fortune he’s inherited. He refuses. Not after a money-match destroyed his mother.Vulnerable, beautiful commoner Elinor Harcourt enchants Tristan the moment they meet. But he's seen what happens to sheltered young ladies dropped into the Beau Monde. Elinor’s happiness must prevail. She deserves the comfortable, quiet life she dreams of.Elinor can’t risk her future on a fleeting fancy. Tristan makes her feel more alive than anyone else, but he's not just an Earl— he's a soldier like her father. That's too many chances for tragedy. If only she could stop thinking about him…

A trapped viscount. A disgraced debutante. A scandal that could ruin them both. Lady Kate Drake’s reputation is in tatters after she’s discovered alone on a balcony with a gentleman by one of society’s biggest gossips. Even worse, the gentleman in question flees, leaving her to face the scorn of the ton alone.The last thing she expects is for her erstwhile suitor to seek her out the next day to propose marriage—or to learn that he’s none other than the elusive Viscount Blackwell, who rumors claim is responsible for his late wife's death.Lady Kate is backed into a corner. She must either risk a lifetime of being shunned or put her safety—and her heart—on the line by taking a chance on a notorious stranger.If you love the glamor of Bridgerton or the drama of Downton Abbey, then The Viscount’s Unwanted Bride is your next must-read book.One-click to start reading this steamy historical romance today!

SHE’S OUT OF TIME…Zachary Van Buren is everything Wendy Jordan’s been dreaming of—literally. He’s as gorgeous and compelling as the man in the dreams she’s been having for years. Even more amazing, he’s as cosmically drawn to her as she is to him. But reality isn’t so dreamy: he’s unhappily married to a jealous woman who wields some kind of hold over him. Fate, it seems, has derailed destiny.WILL SHE RUN OUT OF LUCK?But Destiny might just have a few tricks up her sleeve. Wendy faints in the house and finds herself back in time in a desperate race to thwart Zachary’s grim fate. As she races against the calendar, she must unravel clues about murder, blackmail, and a dark obsession so she can free Zachary…and find a love for all time.What readers are saying about Tina Wainscott’s books:????? “Wainscott delivers unusual and satisfying romance with a supernatural twist.” Publishers Weekly????? “Tina has unforgettable female protagonists and action-packed, almost haunting plotlines.” – New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich????? “Tina Wainscott always delivers… I love to curl up with anything she writes.” – New York Times Bestselling author Heather GrahamEach novel in the Love and Light collection is a stand-alone story without a cliffhanger. Feel free to read in any order!

A sweet romance collection set in Regency England, where couples find love amid scandal, secrets, and suspense.These historical romances feature second-chance love, opposites-attract romance, forced proximity, and arranged marriage storylines.Books In This CollectionLondon StrangerStolen HeartFinding the EarlThe Duke’s TruthThe Eligible EarlThe Viscount's PromiseThe Viscount’s WifeThe Viscount’s MysteryThe Viscount’s HeartThe Aristocrat’s CharadeAn Earl’s RedemptionA Viscount to RememberBewildered EarlAlice’s Arranged Marriage