She watched the world—until it turned on her. Lady Leonora Whickerton was always curious, quietly studying life from the edge of the ballroom. But one moment of innocent observation led to an act of cruelty she never saw coming. Fear took root. Her notebook stayed open, but her world closed in. He failed someone once—and vowed never to let it happen again. Drake Shaw, Marquess of Pemberton, carries the weight of silence. He once stood by when he should have spoken out, and the regret has shaped his every step since. By night, he defends those without a voice. By day, he hides in plain sight. Together, they begin again—slowly, bravely, beautifully. When Leonora’s path crosses Drake’s, she meets a man who sees her fear... and refuses to let it define her. He offers protection. She offers quiet courage. And as trust begins to grow between them, so does something neither expected: the strength to heal, and the chance to love. If you’ve ever had to piece yourself back together, quietly, slowly, and bravely—then turn the page. This story starts there.

A Bumbling Guardian Angel's Sneeze Causes Disappearance of Prominent NYC Attorney in Forever Angels, an Enchanting Time Travel Romance from Trana Mae Simmons Adirondack Mountains, New York State, 1994 Oklahoma Territory, Eastern Oklahoma, 1893 The day after her broken engagement, rising star attorney Tess Foster sets off into the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to backpack away her broken heart. Guardian Angel Michael's job is to protect her, but when she breaks her ankle and falls off the mountain, his inadvertent sneeze sends Tess back in time 101 years, into the arms of Stone Chisum, the ultimate broad-shouldered rancher/cowboy. Her heart heals as she falls in love with Stone and his two lovely Indian children, but neither knows whether their love is doomed if Tess finds herself transported back to her former life, a life she no longer desires. Stone Chisum has enough on his mind, trying to make a go of his ranch and keeping the town busybodies from taking the children he loves, the son and daughter of Stone's former love. He doesn't need a beautiful city woman from another time, used to luxuries he can't provide. Despite how hard Stone fights against it, he can't deny his growing feelings for Tess, and with a little angelic help, the newly formed ranching family might have a chance at love. About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

She is in a hopeless situation. He has sworn off love. Can they find hope in each other and, possibly, a way out of their personal prisons? Laura Millington is the daughter of a prominent railroad tycoon, but that luxury comes at a price. Her father’s intentions are to use her as a pawn, steal her choices, and press her into a mold she can’t seem to fit. When her curious nature and desire for justice finds her caught up in the middle of a train run gone wrong, can she stand for the truth even if it places her in opposition to her powerful father? Jack Patterson has been betrayed by love. And he is determined to never risk his heart again. The vulnerable, strong-willed Laura intrigues him more than he’s allowed since his heartbreak. Can he overcome his reluctance? Moreover, will he be able to protect her from the man who would see her future dashed? Crossing paths with train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic act of self sacrifice, will Laura and Jack find a way to stand side by side against the overwhelming forces keeping them apart?

On a road trip where everything goes wrong, can a broken heart be set right? A lovelorn lady … Eleven years ago, Lady Amelia Prescott was jilted on the night of her planned elopement, and the man who betrayed her disappeared from England with nothing more than a letter of farewell. Ever since, she has focused her attention on her secret work as an advice columnist while remaining staunchly closed off to finding love for herself. Yet a twist of fate renders her former betrothed a duke, and he reappears at the exact moment when her carefully guarded secret becomes threatened by a money-hungry blackmailer. Desperate to flee London and escape an impending scandal, Amelia finds herself seeking aid from the unlikeliest person: the one who shattered her heart. An unexpected duke … Jonathan Astley—now the Duke of Branscombe—may have spent more than a decade traveling the world, but he could never go far enough to escape past regrets, or to forget the woman he once intended to marry before his hopes for the future crumbled to pieces. Upon returning to England, he knows he has no right to wish for a reconciliation with the ever-lovely—and unwed—Amelia. However, when their paths unexpectedly cross on the Great North Road, he can at least try to atone by doing as she asks and conveying her to her destination. A road trip that binds them together … Unfortunately, the road north is fraught with calamities, from derelict inns to an undutiful coachman to rain that refuses to relent. Yet with each new disaster, the attraction between them flares back to life, and broken trust begins to rebuild. Will their tumultuous journey lead to the rekindling of a love once lost? Or will old hurts and secrets forever stand in the way of their second chance at happiness? "Jane Maguire writes complex characters drawn together by scorching chemistry and deeply kind hearts. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas!"—Alexandra Vasti, USA Today bestselling author of Ne'er Duke Well Discover more of The Rockliffe Dynasty series: book 1: A Study in Desire book 2: A Duke Once Lost book 3: The Marquess Returns book 4: His Christmas Rose book 5: An Heir Unraveled

Diamond in the Rogue will captivate you! It is sensual, lush, beautifully romantic, and I recommend it! -Stacy Reid, Author of the House of Calydon Series In an act of revenge, Lord Rayne kissed Lady Julia and was sent packing to America. But now he's back to settle his affairs and give away his sister in marriage, until he meets up with the alluring yet innocent Lady Julia again. He doesn't regret their first kiss, but he was never good enough for her. Lady Julia had two years to forget the moody and mercurial Earl of Rayne. But one look, and she knows they're meant to be together. Be damned with his and her brother's objections, she'll just jump on the back of Rayne's departing carriage and compromise them both thoroughly. Only, Julia never expected her forbidding Lord to be so good at resisting temptation...

England, 1859 The widowed Lady Georgiana Cressington is living a nightmare. With her son’s inheritance on the line, they’ve been coerced to return to Summerfield Hall—her childhood home. It’s just another one of her father’s heartless games. But returning to the estate only reminds her of the love she lost long ago…and the memory of devastating betrayal. Sir Robert Garreck, however, has no intention of anyone inheriting Summerfield Hall but him. After all, it’s his rightful home. But there’s an added complication, for he once adored Georgiana just as much as he now loathes her father… Now Robert and Georgiana have been unexpectedly reunited and are much thrown together in society. And with that comes the return of a craving Robert can’t resist—for the one lady he can never have… Each book in the Those Magnificent Malverns series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 The Seduction of Sarah Marks Book #2 Portrait of a Forbidden Lady Book #3 His Lordship's Wild Highland Bride