Arizona Territory1899Sarah Ryan grew up in Texas digging up animal bones and potsherds, but she always dreamed of searching for the extraordinary dinosaur fossils in the American West. When a wealthy benefactress gives her the opportunity to join the team of esteemed paleontologist Dr. Allan Brenner, she eagerly accepts. But when she arrives in the wild and wooly town of Holbrook, Arizona Territory, ready to start digging, she’s faced with the very real obstacle of being a female in a world dominated by men.Dr. Jack Brenner is looking for his father who disappeared into the Painted Desert two months ago. Mounting an expedition to find him, Jack is suddenly saddled with Sarah Ryan, a young paleontology student hired as an intern to his father. When Jack’s guide refuses to let Sarah accompany them into the wilderness without a chaperone—and a colleague threatens her—he finds himself in a pretend marriage to protect the determined woman whose passion for paleontology was something he once possessed. But he has bigger problems than his beautiful new wife—his father is pursuing a controversial theory about the origin of birds, and it’s attracted the attention of men who would rather destroy evidence than excavate it.The Canary is a marriage-of-convenience romance with light steam set in the high-stakes world of paleontology at the end of the 19th century and can be read as a standalone. Sarah Ryan is the daughter of Logan and Claire from The Dove.While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneBook One: The WrenBook Two: The DoveBook Three: The SparrowBook Four: The BlackbirdBook Five: The BluebirdBook Six: The Songbird (Novella)Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)Book Eight: The StarlingBook Nine: The CanaryBook Ten: The NighthawkBook Eleven: The Swan (Pre-order Now)

He stepped out of a storm and onto her pages... All of Regency society thinks the latest Gothic novel is based on the Earl of Ravenscar—except the woman who wrote it. Although she took inspiration from the earl’s eerie ancestral home, Prudence Lancaster is certain the man is no monster.Called the Devil Earl and rumored to have done murder, Ravenscar accepts his black reputation. But he refuses to be linked to a lurid book—until he meets the author. Bespectacled, ink-stained Prudence is unlike anyone he’s ever known and everything he never knew he wanted.Book Two of The Regency Romps“The Devil Earl is a wonderfully written romance, complete with passion, love, mystery and a terrific cast of characters.” – Romantic Times“TDE is funny, heartbreaking, and breathlessly romantic all at the same time… Absolutely magnificent, TDE demands reread after reread.” – Mrs. GigglesTwo-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

Sweet kisses, longing looks, and a hint of danger…Lady Emily Southwell and her three friends, Priscilla Tate and Daphne and Ariadne Courdebas, are determined that someday the world will speak in reverent tones of the year they made their debuts in London Society. A shame mysteries keep cropping up that only they can solve.You’ll enjoy these warm, witty Regency romance mysteries by an award-winning author that begin the Lady Emily Capers:--Secrets and Sensibilities: When Lady Emily’s beloved art teacher, Hannah Alexander, accompanies them on a country house visit, she falls for the handsome owner. But will the new earl lead her on a treasure hunt that will bring them closer to each other, and to a killer?--Art and Artifice: Lady Emily’s dreams of being an artist are threatened when her betrothed demands they marry. She and her friends must use their skills to learn whether he has something up his sleeve besides a nicely muscled arm, especially when a new love beckons.--Exclusive short story: Master Thief: Lady Emily’s new love may hold the key to solving the mystery of a missing jewel, but is there more to the theft than meets the eye?“Witty characters, a hint of danger, and an entertaining mystery all wrapped up in a clean Regency romance. It is a great combination.” Britt Reads FictionDiscover the secret of falling in love, today.

“Kidnappings, violence, intrigue, piracy, and an abundance of naval detail drive the action in this intriguing, relatively sweet romance.” —Library Journal1762, The Georgian Age of Sail: For his first command, John Cavendish is given a ship—the HMS Meteor—and a crew, both in need of repair and discipline. He's determined to make a success of their first mission, and hopes the well-liked lieutenant Alfred Donwell will stand by his side as he leads his new crew into battle: stopping the slave trade off the coast of Algiers.Alfie knows their mission is futile, and that their superiors back in England will use the demise of this crew as impetus for war with the Ottoman Empire. But the darker secret he keeps is his growing attraction for his commanding officer—a secret punishable by death.With the arrival of his former captain—and lover—on the scene of the disastrous mission, Alfie is torn between the security of his past and the uncertain promise of a future with the straight-laced John.Against a backdrop of war, intrigue, and personal betrayal, the high seas will carry these men through dangerous waters from England to Africa to the West Indies in search of a safe harbor.

The passionate story of a feisty merchant’s daughter fighting for her freedom and a striking Scottish rogue determined to prove his worth.Fiercely independent Jessamijn van Sandt dreams of breaking free from her gilded cage. Trapped under her stepfather's oppressive control, he chases away potential suitors to keep her unwed and under his thumb.When she meets Killian Kinross — a roguish and strikingly handsome Scotsman with abundant charm — Jess finds herself intrigued and infuriated by him. And the feeling is mutual for Killian.With nothing to his name but a battered ship won through a game of chance and a fierce determination to rebuild his life, Killian has been banished by his estranged but powerful grandfather.Drawn together by their shared misfortune, Jess proposes a marriage of convenience. First she must follow Killian as he sets sail on a daring voyage to the Far East to make his fortune.But this is a treacherous path filled with scheming rivals and the unpredictable tides of fortune. And, as their initial intrigue soon turns into a fiery attraction, Jess and Killian are plunged into uncharted territory.Grappling with the passionate love she feels for a man she must learn to trust, the winds of fate pull Jess in a new direction, where she will have to fight for what her heart truly desires . . .Woven with rich historical detail, from the windswept Scottish Highlands to the bustling harbours of Sweden, this sweeping historical romance of love, betrayal and daring self-discovery is perfect for fans of Poldark, Outlander, Tracy Rees, Victoria Cornwall, Susie Murphy or Jessie Burton.FINALIST FOR THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS’ ASSOCIATION’S PURE PASSION AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION.Praise for Trade Winds:‘A lush setting, vivid characters and a wonderful romance make this a delicious treat!’ Nicola Cornick, bestselling historical romance author‘Courtenay has created a well-researched background for the romance . . . It's a good book to snuggle up inside with.’ News of the World????? ‘I made the mistake of starting this at bedtime. Before I knew it, it was 3 in the morning! A very unputdownable book indeed.’ Val C.????? ‘Delightful escapism.’ DeeDee????? ‘Stayed with me for ages after reading it.’ Gillian????? ‘It transports you to another world.’ Katriona M.????? ‘BE PREPARED TO READ IN ONE SITTING, THIS IS A HISTORICAL ROMANCE YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN UNTIL THE END!!!’ Bookworm????? ‘This has everything anyone could want in a romantic novel.’ Mary S.????? ‘I felt as if I were right in the book. Magical.’ The Enchanted Book Reader

Their choice? Scandal or mutual salvation.Determined to support her mother and sisters after her father's untimely death, Charlotte Mandeville covertly crafts satirical caricatures of high society. It not only puts money in her family’s bare pockets but ensures the haut-ton cannot guard all the power and the secrets.Anthony Yorke has a guilty conscience and a brother to exonerate. When the key piece of evidence to clear his brother's name falls into the hands of a headstrong young woman, he is willing to do whatever is required to obtain it from her.But Charlotte is not easily persuaded, and while the thing she demands in return for the evidence is reasonable enough, it leads to the unthinkable: a forced engagement between them.Can the ruse they must craft and maintain survive their mutual dislike, or will it crumble, bringing them and their families along with it?Reputation at Risk is the first in a new series of Regency romances, full of banter, a touch of suspense, and all the swoon without the steam.