A tale of resilience and redemption.Caitlin Blackwell’s life has been shaped by the whims of men—the cruel landlord who evicted her family when she was a child; the dirty grinders who bought her favors in the alleyways of Cork; and the uncaring husband who was forced upon her when she arrived as a convict in Australia twenty years ago. But at last, she’s a widow. She’s inherited a farm of her own, and she’s determined to seize control of her destiny.There’s only one thing stopping her from becoming the prosperous, independent woman she’s always dreamed she could be: she’s illiterate.Enter Michael Dunn, a man haunted with guilt. After six months of hell and hard labor at Moreton Bay penal colony—for a crime he should have known better than to commit—he’s more than haunted. He’s broken. Empty. A shell of a man.But somehow, he’s given another chance. A glimmer of hope in an unexpected assignment to teach an Irish widow to read.As Caitlin and Michael’s new life blooms amidst the vast Australian landscape, they uncover a secret that threatens to snatch away everything they hold dear. Can they face the demons of their pasts and embrace an uncertain future?“...one of the best redemption stories I've ever read. I loved it.”- Reader reviewThe Song of the Magpie is the fourth and final book in the Darnalay Castle Series, although all of the books in the series can be read as standalones. It contains themes which may be disturbing to some readers (see the author’s note in the sample pages), and several spicy open-door scenes.

Sometimes, the road to romance is littered with intrigue, harrowing danger, and wild shock.The year is 1818 and Theodosia Netherton—Lady Ballantyne—is wintering in the sunny climes of Italy in an effort to protect her health as well as to visit her brother. Widowed for three years, she has no interest in a new romance, but when a horrific emergency leads her to the doorstep of a handsome, former Bow Street Runner with wide shoulders and a mysterious scar, she might just change her mind.Mr. Hudson Ridley is in Rome for the warmth and relative obscurity. Retired at the age of eight and thirty, the last thing he wants is to become embroiled in a kidnapping plot that involves an attractive widow and her missing son. Yet he was the best in the retrieval business in his prime, and she did have hauntingly unforgettable eyes as well as a smile that could make a man do wicked, stupid things.In the quest to hunt the people who nabbed the boy and heir to a viscounty, Theodosia and Hudson dance about mutual desire until passion gets the better of them one star-lit evening amidst some of the country’s finest ruins. But tracking the criminals turns deadly when shots are fired at them. Time is running out to rescue the young heir, keep a valuable jewel safe, and somehow discover if love is the ultimate reward despite the risk.Can two fearful hearts feel less broken together? Find out in My Dear Mr. Ridley, the first book in the exciting new Diamonds of London series.

A young earl with a guarded heart. A woman seeking to escape her past. Can they learn to trust each other, or will their pasts tear them apart forever? From the grand halls of London to the rolling fields of the English countryside, Everett Simmons, the Earl of Robertson, hides a deep pain behind his stoic facade. Haunted by the death of his brother, he has learned to keep his hardened heart in check. But when he meets Lady Olivia Armstrong, a woman who has also known great sorrow, he feels a spark of hope for the first time in years.Olivia has finally escaped a cruel marriage after two years of hell and is determined never to let another man control her. Unfortunately, her marriage left her full of self-doubt. When she meets Everett, she is drawn to his quiet strength and begins to come out of her shell. As their friendship deepens into something more, they must face their past traumas and learn to trust in love again or forever be alone.Redemption of the Icy Earl is perfect for fans of Bridgerton and author Meara Platt who enjoy stories of personal triumph, determination, and love.Scroll up and one click to start this slow-burn regency romance!Binge read the complete series:Wolf in Duke’s Clothing, Book 1The Marquis Takes a Bride, Book 2Enticing the Earl, Book 3Winning the Wallflower, Book 4

In this Medieval Scottish romance, a Highland warrior kidnaps the only daughter of a rival clan, determined to make her his bride.Scotland, Early thirteenth century. From across the Scottish Highlands strides Cameron McKay, the last member of the once powerful Clan MacKay. Handsome and fearless, he catches the eye of many a woman, yet he has but one goal: to find last daughter of the Clan Munro—and compel her to provide him with an heir.When Cameron kidnaps Meredith Munro from the gentle confines of the refuge of a priory, he discovers that he is powerless to resist her tender beauty and is captivated by her bold and cunning independence. And although she is the precious daughter of his sworn enemy, Cameron is tempted to abandon his ruthless quest.Meredith had vowed long ago never to trust a man—for their ways only cause pain to those they love. Her head tells her not to give in to the dangerous desire she feels for Cameron; but her heart hopes he will finally abandoned his wicked ways...

Damien Northcutt is a gambler, a rake, a bastard, and… bored. Madeline Barnes is a botanist, a lady, an innocent, and… curious.When Damien accidentally plays knight-errant and rescues Madeline from the clutches of her scheming relatives, he discovers she might be the key to getting what he’s always wanted—revenge.Even though Damien has warned her repeatedly he is no gentleman, Madeline is sure deep down underneath his rakish demeanor he is a hero. Why else would he secret her out of a ball to safety?Damien’s plan includes seduction but not marriage. What he doesn’t expect is being seduced himself by Madeline’s smiles and laughter and passion. But she is meant for Damien’s half brother, and enacting his revenge means ruining the match… and breaking her heart.

This book is a western romance.Now that Emma Thorpe’s husband has been killed on the wagon train to Oregon, she wants to return to Indiana, but the wagon master has forced her to marry Wagon Scout, Davis Cooper. He wants to make their marriage work; she intends to flee as soon as they arrive at their destination.Emma Thorpe did not want to leave her life in Indiana to travel to Oregon on a wagon train, but her husband, Peter, had other ideas. Barely three weeks into the trip, Peter is killed, and Emma is shocked that the wagon master won’t let her return home.Wagon scout Davis Cooper has decided this would be his last scouting trip, he intends to obtain land in the new Oregon territory, find a wife, and start a family.When the Wagon Master orders Emma and Davis to marry, she rebels, but eventually comes to realize she can’t go it alone, no matter how stubborn she is. But nothing will make her give up her dream to return home.Can Davis change her mind, and have the life he’s always wanted with his unexpected wife?