Will her secret bring her ruin or love?Desperate and penniless, Miss Olivia Langley is out of options. To ensure her family's survival she and her sister decide to take a drastic step - they don masks and take to the road as highwaymen. Disaster strikes when, inside the first carriage they rob, they find the one man Olivia had hoped never to see again. Five years ago Lord William Ryder had broken Livvy's heart. Now he has returned and she has a bad feeling that if anyone can succeed at unmasking her deepest secrets, it will be him.Can a rake reform?Will knew his return would be greeted with both joy and resentment, but after five years of hard living he was ready to come home and take his place in society. He had never forgotten Olivia no matter how hard he'd tried, and whilst he hadn't imagined she would welcome him with open arms, the hostility and anger she displays are at odds with the woman he once knew. Will is horrified to find she's living a dangerous lie and refuses his help. But now that he’s back, Will is determined to do whatever it takes to protect her, and finally claim her for his own.Be swept away by the romance, intrigue, unconventional heroines, and dashing heroes, by USA Today Bestselling Author Wendy Vella’s regency romance series.BOOKS IN THE LANGLEY SISTERS SERIESLady In DisguiseLady In DemandLady In DistressThe Lady Plays Her AceThe Lady Seals Her FateThe Lady’s Dangerous LoveThe Lady’s Forbidden Love

'Once again, Christina Courtenay has transported me through time to a world that feels more than real . . . I can only recommend that you read this absorbing, energising novel for yourself'SUE MOORCROFTBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison's disappearance. Suspecting she's travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she's safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father's only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she's promised in marriage to a tyrant, she's determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island's shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's novels: 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!' KATE RYDER 'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I'm experiencing life in Viking settlements' SUE MOORCROFT'I've been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it's one of my favourites of the series' NICOLA CORNICK

An irresistible rogue, a Regency bluestocking, and a dangerous masquerade...When renegade Irishman Ryan Coleraine is persuaded to accompany the adventurous Raveneau family to Regency London, to spy for America during the War of 1812, he soon discovers that he must not only pretend to be their son…but also a fashionable dandy.Meanwhile, Lindsay Raveneau, a lovely and independent bluestocking, finds herself with a "brother" who challenges and arouses her in the most unsettling ways...Danger and forbidden passions mount as Ryan and Lindsay carry their daring charade to the elegant drawing rooms of Regency society. Adding to the tensions are Lindsay’s parents – André and Devon Raveneau from SILVER STORM – who must attempt to chaperone their daughter and her "brother" under their own roof!SURRENDER THE STARS is pure delight – deliciously sensuous, humorous, and vibrant with the magic of love. Cynthia Wright has written another "keeper!""Cynthia Wright magically entwines passion and history!" RT Book ReviewsRakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family series:1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 - HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)7 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)8 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family series:1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)2 - RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)"Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!!" ~ Elizabeth Clayton, Amazon reader

A Viking maiden launched into modern times puts a Navy SEAL through his toughest mission yet in this romantic comedy by a USA Today–bestselling author.In and out . . . That’s Lieutenant Ian MacLean’s goal. The leader of a team of highly trained Navy SEALs— the toughest, buffest fighting men in the world—the sexy, hard-as-nails bachelor has the brains, guts, and brawn to outthink, outgun, and outmaneuver any enemy. But dealing with a buxom, headstrong, iron-willed Viking maiden from a time a thousand years before Ian was born . . . that’s a whole different kind of warfare.Madrene Olgadottir has no idea where she is or that she’s landed ten centuries in the future. After bopping the arrogant soldier on his head and tying him up, the stunning hellion gives him a tongue lashing that makes a drill sergeant sound like a kindergarten teacher. Then she demonstrates that she has her own special way of dealing with overconfident males.Hoo-yah, it looks like Operation Rodent is about to get . . . Hot & Heavy.

#EnemiestoLovers#Oppositeattracts#OlderbrotherbestfriendJaded by fortune hunters who covet her wealth rather than her heart, American heiress Miss Elizabeth Armstrong has abandoned the pursuit of marriage. Resigned to enjoy her London visit before returning to New York, Elizabeth’s deep desire for adventures is ignited after a chance meeting with the cynical yet captivating Duke of Basil.James, a seasoned rake with a steadfast rule against entanglements with debutantes and innocents, finds himself irresistibly drawn to Elizabeth’s wit and charm. Intent on indulging in a fleeting affair, he plans to savor the intoxicating pleasures she offers without any promises of tomorrow. However, Elizabeth proves far more alluring than he anticipated. As their passionate connection deepens, James becomes ensnared in a web of scandal and heartbreak.Will they find the courage to embrace the love that binds them, or will their affair end in ruin?