Aspiring Novelist Saves Brother from Noose in the Western Historical Romance, The Lady Takes a Gunslinger, by Barbara AnkrumTexas, 1867Fallen ex-Texas Ranger, Reese Donovan, wants no part in helping aspiring dime-novelist, Grace Turner, rescue her brother from Maximilian's Mexican prison.But Reese's dark past is about to change his mind.Now, between plotting escape and running for their lives, Reese finds Grace's quirky, wide-eyed faith in him a breath of fresh air to his wounded soul.But hope for redemption and a future together may be nothing but a pipe dream as they race into the heart of Mexico to fight impossible odds.WILD WESTERN ROGUES, in series orderThe Lady Takes A GunslingerThe Ruination of Essie SparksREVIEWS:"A vividly written and colorful adventure... everything a romance should be--funny, tender and charming." ~Jill Barnett, NYT Bestselling Author"I really loved this book!" ~Kat Martin, NYT Bestselling Author

Painted faces and dignified wigs hide deadly secrets. Can a woman fighting for hope overcome a tangled web of politics and insurrection? Wonderful historical fiction! Great accuracy and detailed research, with a full-blooded, gripping story running (and sometimes leaping) from page to page. Excellent read—and even better, the beginning of a series! - Diana Gabaldon England, 1742. Beth Cunningham loves her simple existence. But left penniless with only a dowry held in trust after her father’s death, she fears her peaceful rural lifestyle is about to be snatched from her hands. And when her ruthless brother comes home from war intent on using her inheritance to advance his own career, she’s terrified her much-valued freedom is about to be married off forever.Defying his ugly orders that she enter society, Beth soon gives in to her sibling’s demands when he turns violent. But with rebellion boiling over across the country, her Catholic heritage may be deadlier than her brother’s fearsome ambition.Can she escape her family’s conspiratorial control and survive the coming revolution?Mask of Duplicity is the enthralling first tale in The Jacobite Chronicles historical fiction series. If you like strong-minded heroines, rich details of the past, and political mayhem, then you’ll love Julia Brannan’s mesmerizing story.Buy Mask of Duplicity to break free from oppression today!

Passions ignite between a headstrong duke and his secretive governess in Miranda Neville’s Regency romance The Duke of Dark Desires.Wanted: Governess able to keep all hours . . . Rebellious Julian Fortescue never expected to inherit a dukedom, nor to find himself guardian to three young half-sisters. Now in the market for a governess, he lays eyes on Jane Grey and knows immediately she is qualified—to become his mistress. Yet the alluring woman appears impervious to him. Somehow Julian must find a way to make her succumb to temptation . . . without losing his heart and revealing the haunting mistakes of his past.Desired: Duke skilled in the seductive art of conversation . . . Lady Jeanne de Falleron didn’t seek a position as a governess simply to fall into bed with the Duke of Denford. Under the alias of Jane Grey, she must learn which of the duke’s relatives is responsible for the death of her family—and take her revenge. She certainly can’t afford the distraction of her darkly irresistible employer, or the smoldering desire he ignites within her.But as Jane discovers more clues about the villain she seeks, she’s faced with a possibility more disturbing than her growing feelings for Julian: What will she do if the man she loves is also the man she’s sworn to kill?The Wild QuartetThe Importance of Begin WickedThe Ruin of a RogueLady Windermere’s LoverThe Duke of Dark Desires

AN ALLURING LASS Emmaline Grey spends her days with her beloved dog, dreaming of the sea-until a brawling Highlander shatters her quiet life to pieces. Though her blindness prevents her from seeing his face, his voice is a warm blend of velvet and silk, and his rakehell ways unmistakable. Risking the wrath of a rival clan as she nurses him back to health, Emma soon realizes the real danger is the magnetic pull she feels to this half-naked Scot recovering in her bed. A RECKLESS ROGUE With his rugged handsomeness and wicked charm, Malcolm Grant wants nothing more out of life than whisky, women, and the occasional war. The only lass he's ever trusted left him with more scars than a battlefield. Yet now at the mercy of this sweet stranger, Malcolm can barely resist the gentle hands that make him feverish with desire-until Emma, the one he will never have, is the only woman he wants . . .

A lovely lady, a lofty lord, and a havoc-wreaking wager that leaves a legacy of love...In a wager with the Earl of Fenmore, young Anthony Hamilton gambles away both his estate and his sister, Diana, who is obliged to move to Fenmore Park to act as a governess to Lord Fenmore's twin nephews and as a companion to Lady Fenmore, the earl's mother. Diana is distressed by the change in her circumstances but makes the most of things, settling into her new life with grace and determination.Lord Fenmore, who has recently returned from the Napoleonic wars, is intrigued by the new addition to his household. Still, he tries to resist his attraction to Diana as he is wary of committing himself to any woman.When Diana encounters an old childhood friend eager to renew their acquaintance, the earl is forced to make a decision. Will he take a chance on love? Or will he lose the hand of his charming wagered lady?*Please note that Lord Fenmore's Wager is a sweet and clean traditional Regency romance.Other Regency romances from Alissa Baxter include:The Linfield Ladies Series (in Kindle Unlimited)The Earl's Lady GeologistThe Viscount's Lady NovelistThe Baronet's Lady BiologistThe Grantham Girls Series (in Kindle Unlimited)The Duke and the Lady GardenerThe Baron and the Lady ChemistThe Lord and the Lady Astronomer

Alicia Lindsay, the dowager Countess Lindsay, has spent her life under the dominion of men-- leered at yes, but ultimately silenced and cast aside. But widowhood has granted her the freedom to voice her critiques against injustices in articles that have enraptured the nation. Resolved to bring about political change, Alicia's investigation of the newest party candidates leads her to the captivating, hardheaded Lord Inverray. She's unprepared when he proves to be not only charming but chivalrous when a slight wardrobe malfunction--with all eyes of the ton upon them--forces her to accept his proposal. Now she's keeping a huge secret from her soon-to-be-husband.Niall Campbell, Marquess of Inverray, has spent years finding support for numerous legislations to help his fellow Scots. Now poised to grasp the party leadership, his success has been threatened by anonymous articles critiquing his campaign. Niall vows to find the author and silence them, no matter the cost. But when he finds himself engaged to an alluring widow with a sharp tongue, his plans get derailed in more ways than one...Each book in the Once Upon A Scandal series is STANDALONE:* To Love a Scandalous Duke* To Resist a Scandalous Rogue* To Tame a Scandalous Lady* To Tempt a Scandalous Lord