What does a fiercely independent young widow really want? One determined suitor is about to find out. . .When Adeline, Dowager Countess of Wake, learns of her husband's sudden death, she realizes she's free. At last, she can do, go, and be as she pleases. Finally, she can have the life she has always dreamed of. She doesn't need, or want, to remarry. Especially not the supremely dashing future Marquis of Marksworth, who makes Adeline yearn for his desire. . . Lord Lyonwood, son of a philandering marquis, will not be like his father. He wants to run his estates and watch them flourish—and find a wife who brings love to his life. When he meets spirited and self-reliant Adeline in a case of near-scandalous mistaken identity, Lyon feels he's met his match. But Adeline isn't interested in a marriage proposal. She will only accept becoming his lover—and Lyon finds it hard to refuse. Unless the fire of his passion can melt Adeline's resolve. . ."A master storyteller."—Affaire de Coeur

In 1944, a squadron of Navy planes vanishes off the Florida coast.In 2005, one lands in a quiet Ohio field… changing everything.Gretchen Walsh, a grieving widow, cannot sleep. Haunted by the loss of her husband and daughter, she is startled when the roar of a propeller-driven aircraft shatters the night. Moments later, she watches a WWII dive bomber descend into the field near her home.Inside is Lieutenant Paul Evans—a handsome Navy pilot from 1944, disoriented, yet very much alive. Against all reason, Gretchen and Paul are drawn together, bound by loss, longing, and a love that defies time itself.But danger follows them. When a powerful, vengeful man uncovers Paul’s secret, Gretchen and Paul are forced to flee. With no escape except the airplane that brought him here, they climb aboard and fly into storm clouds—toward a destiny neither can predict.A sweeping tale of romance, suspense, and the mysteries of time travel—perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Diana Gabaldon, and Beatriz Williams.

Happily-ever-after in the Colorado mountains!Escape to the 1880s Old West with the complete Brides of Fremont County series. These FIVE sweet and clean historical romances have everything you love:-cowboys who will do anything to protect the women they love-strong heroines who aren't afraid to face difficulties-an abandoned mail-order bride-unrequited love-brother's best friend-bodyguard-thrilling danger and adventure-and romance that will warm your heart!Grace, Book OneGrace Daniels arrives in Cañon City, Colorado as a mail-order bride, only to find her intended has chosen another. When Jasper Hill offers a kind girl a position as a seamstress in his general store, he never thought it would lead to anything more. But as threats against Grace escalate, Jasper must find a way to keep her safe, even if it means he'll never see her again.Molly, Book TwoMolly Hill refuses to become a spinster. Fearing she’ll spend her life working in her brother’s store in Cañon City, Colorado--where every man sees her as a little sister--for the rest of her life, she decides a change of location is in order. Sheriff’s Deputy Eli Jennings has been sweet on Molly for months, ever since he was charged with keeping her safe from the man who threatened her brother’s store. But he’s never had the courage to tell her how he feels. If Eli doesn't confess his feelings for her soon, Molly fears she'll find herself trapped in a loveless marriage far from home—and far from the man she truly loves.Ruthann, Book ThreeRuthann Joliet has been in love with her brother's best friend, Nathaniel Harper, since she was a girl. When Nate kissed her and then enlisted in the Army, Ruthann was certain she'd never see him again. Years later, Nate has returned to Cañon City and set up shop as a photographer. But much to Ruthann's dismay, he's changed. The once easygoing, affable boy has turned into a hardened man. When a pending scandal means that Nate needs to marry quickly or leave town, Ruthann is his only willing option. But can a man haunted by the past find love in the present? Norah, Book FourNorah Parker would do anything to prove her brother Jeremy's innocence. And she knows one other person who would do the same--her dearest friend's brother, Stuart Joliet. When Norah approaches Stuart for help in proving Jeremy was wrongly accused, he can't say no. Working together brings Norah and Stuart closer together, but their newfound love--and their lives--are in danger when the wrong people find out what they're doing.Charlotte, Book FiveRunning away to a remote Colorado town seemed the best way for Charlotte Montgomery to avoid an arranged marriage. But she didn’t expect to fall in love with the man her father hired to protect her. Mark Becker took the job from Charlotte’s father for one reason: money. But Charlotte turns out to be more than the spoiled debutante he’d expected. Mark agrees to help Charlotte locate a friend who lives nearby. But when the search turns dangerous, will he be able to protect her?

"An excellent tale of high adventure. Colorful characters come alive against a backdrop of espionage and intrigue (Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). Lady Miriam MacDonald comes to Scotland seeking peace between the Scots and the English—instead, she gets the admiration of two men. The kindly, awkward laird of Kildalton Castle becomes a trusted friend, but the dashing and mysterious Border Lord, disguised by midnight's cloak, becomes much, much more. Behind Duncan Kerr's disguise is a lifetime of anguish. Relinquishing his birthright as laird of Kildalton for the role of Border Lord could cost him his future, but Duncan knows that if his true identity is discovered by the beautiful Lady Miriam, he will lose the thing he holds most dear—her heart. "Arnette Lamb has a tremendous gift for writing genuine, warm, humorous, sensual love stories. Border Lord is stupendous!" —RT Book Reviews "Fun . . . Paced at breakneck speed. What makes this book special are the main characters . . . A strong liberated lady trying to negotiate for peace between the warring factions [and a hero that's like] Zorro with a Scots burr." —Romance Heart to Heart

Romance, horror, and Celtic lore collide in this thrilling Gothic tale that will keep you up at night.Millicent Foxboro is haunted.Not by ghosts, but by the anguish of her past and the uncertainty of her future. After all, even in the progressive year of 1928, most people would balk at hiring a woman who’d spent two months in a mental ward for traumatic amnesia. So when an uncommon assistantship to a reclusive Professor of mythology falls into her lap with an ungodly salary attached, her desperation for stability overrides her cautious nature.To Millie’s dismay, the widowed Professor Callum Hughes and his estate, Willowfield, are more than she bargained for. The once magnificent home, known for its sprawling gardens and dazzling parties, is falling to pieces after the death of the professor’s fragile wife. What’s more, the staff has been reduced to the only three people not frightened away by rumors of ghosts, leaving the halls empty and languishing in bitter memories.The professor himself is a grim, intense man with unclear expectations, unpredictable moods, and hungry eyes that ignite Millie’s own dormant passions. The closer she finds herself drawn to Professor Hughes and his strange world of flowers and folklore, the more the house closes in, threatening to reveal her secrets. But the professor is keeping secrets of his own and the most dangerous of all is hers to discover.

A restless rogue. A determined wife. A marriage tested by desire, pride, and the ton.Legendary corsair Justin St. Briac adores his spirited wife, Mouette—but domestic life chafes at him, stirring a longing for adventure he can no longer ignore. When Mouette returns to London to mend her son’s reputation, she fears exactly what her impossible husband will do among the haut ton.Her worries prove justified when a respectable nobleman offers the guidance Justin cannot—and jealousy erupts. As husband and wife clash in the drawing rooms of Mayfair, passion flares, tempers rise, and marriage becomes the most perilous adventure they’ve ever faced.Can love survive pride, temptation, and a midlife crisis worthy of a pirate?When a mid-life crisis grips Justin St. Briac in Regency London, his spirited wife, Mouette, strikes back with gusto in this delightful, passionate, and even playful story of true love. -- Carole Tunstall, Amazon reader"Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!!" ~ Elizabeth Clayton