A lass who cannot speak. A warrior who cannot fight. Can they restore peace to each other?Rose MacDole cannot speak, and her mother ensures the world sees her as a deaf, daft girl incapable of communication. Completely under the cruel woman’s control, her only escape is to roam the cliffs outside of her castle, looking down at the turbulent, seething water and dreaming of a different life. But when a handsome Highlander visits their castle, he sets off a series of events that will free Rose from her mother’s cage—and propel her into a different sort of danger.Roddy Grant has a secret. A warrior in a clan renowned for its prowess on the battlefield, he struggles with a profound fear of death. Grappling with this fear that threatens to unman him, Roddy nonetheless continues to work with the Band of Cousins, trying to eliminate an evil network that trades in human lives. On a scouting mission for the group, he finds himself at a secluded castle on the coast, where he meets a bonny lass who cannot speak. Rose steals a piece of Roddy’s soul, and when he discovers she may be entangled with the very network he and his cousins seek to destroy, he will do anything to save her—even face his worst fear.A dark tale with a happy ending, plus the Best Epilogue Ever for Alex Grant fans.

Immerse yourself in the first two novels of the Banished Saga, where romance, honor, a duty to family, and a desire to live a fulfilled life play out against the backdrop of turn-of the century Boston and Montana.NO cliffhanger when read together.BANISHED LOVE (Banished Saga, Book One)I'm suffocating under the weight of others' expectations. If I have to sit through one more afternoon tea, listening to my simpering stepmother extoll the benefits of traditional roles for women, I fear I'll scream, "The world is changing. It's 1900!"I want more from life than she can imagine. If she knew of my interest in Gabriel, she'd have a fit of the vapors. She'd bemoan his humble beginnings and lack of wealth rather than recognize his integrity or his loyalty to his brothers. If she saw how he stares at me, as though I'm a puzzle he's trying to solve, she'd lock me in my room. He fascinates me, as no one has since that awful day. How can we surmount society's prejudices and allow our love to grow?RECLAIMED LOVE (Banished Saga, Book Two)Committed... To living a life she desires with the man she loves, Clarissa Sullivan continues to teach poor, immigrant children and to agitate for the vote for women as she awaits Gabriel's return to Boston. Will her stepmother leave her in peace or is her life about to change again in unforeseen ways?Convinced.... Clarissa is the woman he now wants to marry, Cameron Wright renews his pursuit of her. Charming, wealthy and well-bred, he is perceived as the ideal gentleman for a blacksmith's daughter. With Gabriel far from Boston and his return uncertain, why should Clarissa continue to reject Cameron?Devastated... After his banishment from Boston, Gabriel McLeod forges a new life in a remarkable city. Will the memories of the love he shared with Clarissa sustain him? Will Clarissa overcome deceit and treachery and reclaim her love?Novels in the Banished Saga:Love's First Flames (Banished Saga, Prequel, Book 0.5)Banished Love (Banished Saga, Book 1)Reclaimed Love (Banished Saga, Book 2)Undaunted Love, Part One (Banished Saga, Book 3)Undaunted Love, Part Two (Banished Saga, Book 3.5)Tenacious Love (Banished Saga, Book 4)Unrelenting Love (Banished Saga, Book 5)Escape to Love (Banished Saga, Book 6)Resilient Love (Banished Saga, Book 7),Abiding Love (Banished Saga, Book Eight) Triumphant Love, (Banished Saga, Book Nine).The Saga is complete!

He's looking for a duchess. She's looking for...anyone but him.Georgie Cleveland is well aware that true love exists. She may have even found it in the handsome young poet she's set her sights on. But now Georgie is forced to go to extremes to catch his eye.She decides to make him jealous by feigning interest in someone else. Her sister's brother-in-law, the Duke of Roxborough will do. She knows as well as anyone that he's not the man for her. The Duke has made it abundantly clear that he's in search of duchess material—and that she will never be up to snuff. But her poet doesn't need to know her flirtatious smiles are all for show. And it's not like her heart is in danger.After all, Roxborough is far too dull for her tastes. So boring, so stodgy. And yet...a surprisingly passionate kisser.

Miss Georgianna Eleanor Heyford may be naught but a gentleman’s daughter, but even she’s heard the rumors about the Earl of Stannis’s exceptional charm and good looks. Surely she can cater his luxurious yacht party without getting swept away. But a terrible misunderstanding leaves Georgianna fired, furious, and with little recompense. Which is precisely when her opportunity for vengeance washes ashore… Daniel Rutherford, the Earl of Stannis, has absolutely no memory of who he is. They tell him he must have fallen overboard, and the only person he seems to recognize is the lovely Georgianna—who strikes a chord of familiarity…and the faintest memory of heating his blood. Only now this inelegant, poorly dressed woman claims to be his wife! But the truth is, Georgianna is finally getting her revenge. The dashing earl will work off the money he owes her and no one will be the wiser. Except the longer he stays with her and her younger sisters, the more it feels like he belongs there. And that perhaps he’d find a forever place in Georgianna’s heart…at least, until his memory returns... Each book in the Unforgettable Love series is STANDALONE:* A Matter of Temptation* An Earl to Remember

As princess of a small, wealthy, medieval kingdom, Cordelia always knew her marriage would be a political matter. She doesn't expect love. All she wants is a husband who will let her continue to pursue her own interests rather than trapping her in an endless cycle of domesticity, but even these small hopes seem dashed when she meets the prince she's expected to marry.When the prince's men arrive to bring her to her new home for her wedding, Cordelia comes up with a plan for one last week of freedom: switching places for the journey with her trusted lady-in-waiting. She knows the charade will have to end when they arrive, so she intends to make the most of it until then, even if it means enlisting the help of their unusual and entirely too handsome escort, Sean.Sean is hiding his own secret about his true identity and why he was chosen for this journey. He's sworn to deliver the princess with her virtue intact, but no one ever said anything about the beautiful and unpredictable lady-in-waiting. The trip and its dangers bring them closer and closer together until both passion and truths threaten to boil over, washing away everything in its path.When they finally see each other for who they really are, will the princess get her happily-ever-after after all?This book contains steamy content unsuitable for readers under the age of 18.

Best-selling author Patricia Grasso presents Book 9 in the Lords of London Regency Romance Series.Blaze Flambeau is clever and gutsy:Daughter of a wealthy duke, Blaze Flambeau is a woman with a purpose and plans never to marry. Gifted with the ability to communicate with animals, Blaze is determined to build a sanctuary for horses, dogs, and cats. With a clever idea to raise funds, Blaze plans to race the thoroughbred filly her father gave her. Unfortunately, her prized thoroughbred has a quirk of nature that keeps her from reaching the finish line.Ross MacArthur is charming and easygoing:Ross MacArthur, the wealthy Marquis of Awe, is an influential thoroughbred owner on the racing circuit. MacArthur wants a wife uncorrupted by the prospect of material gain. Attracted to Blaze from the start, Ross thinks she’s more refreshing than a summer in the Highlands. Not only will Ross cure her ailing filly, he’s determined to win Blaze’s heart.