A trip of a lifetime.A 433-year-old murder.An ancient order that will kill to silence the truth.FINALIST - AMERICAN WRITING AWARDSFINALIST - AMERICAN BOOK FESTSILVER MEDAL - HFC BOOK OF THE YEARNick and Julia O'Connor's trip to Venice takes a dark turn when a voice calls out from Tintoretto's Paradise, a colossal painting that hides a sinister purpose.Plunged into a labyrinth of intrigue and peril, Nick discovers an ancient religious order that wields the power to imprison souls within the artwork. For centuries, this order has doomed countless people to eternal purgatory.Bound by an inexplicable connection to a woman from the past, Nick becomes consumed with a quest for justice. His mission: defeat the order, obliterate the priceless masterpiece, and liberate the wrongly imprisoned.But the order controls more than the painting, with an ironclad grip on the city and secrets that could change the world—secrets they'll do anything to protect.The lines between past and present blur, love clashes with duty, and the fate of souls hangs in precarious balance in this riveting dual-timeline thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Daniel Silva, Diana Gabaldon, or James Rollins."Vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense."- Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times best-selling author"Gripping and transportive."- EJ Mellow, bestselling author of Song of the Forever Rains and Dance of a Burning Sea"A spectacular thriller."- Avanti Centrae, international bestselling author of the VanOps series

A marriage of convenience forces a powerful duke to choose between his ferocious pride and a love that melts his icy heart.Reputation is everything in the ton. And no one's is more pristine than than that of Constantine Buccleigh, the Duke of Pryde. But when a blackmailer threatens to expose his devastating secret—and take everything Pryde has—he’s forced to marry Miss Modesty Fairchild, a woman far below his station.A budding archeologist, Modesty would rather dig in the dirt than host a ball. But a deathbed promise has left her the guardian of an orphaned baby. She’ll do anything to protect her little ward…even accept the heartless duke’s offensive proposal.Lonely in Pryde’s elegant Mayfair home, Modesty despises her cold husband, who expects her to become his perfect duchess. As dance lessons and etiquette tutorials force them together, she refuses to shrink under his iron control. And he resents her defiance. But with every act of rebellion, she chips away at his carefully crafted armor, revealing the isolated, broken man within.Glimpsing the tender heart beneath her husband’s haughty exterior, Modesty begins to dream of a loving future.But a villain in the shadows plots Pryde’s downfall. And as the Seven Dukes of Sin hunt for clues, the blackmailer raises the stakes.Faced with a dreadful choice, will Constantine sacrifice his pride and his title for the wife and child he has come to treasure?Other volumes of the 'Seven Dukes of Sin' series:1 - Duke of Rath2 - Duke of Luhst3 - Duke of Pryde4 - Duke of EccessMore books to follow...

What happens when a rebellious lady and a disgraced lord team up for a heist… and end up stealing each other’s hearts?Miss Catharina Sagewick is not the sort of woman to sit quietly and accept the life laid out for her. Passionate, headstrong, and just a touch reckless, she craves adventure—not a marriage of convenience arranged by her father. So, she takes matters into her own hands, ensuring her own ruination with a scandal of her own making. Now, with her reputation in tatters and no respectable suitors in sight, she finds herself at the mercy of Lady Marigold’s Matchmaking Service… and face to face with a man who sets her pulse racing.Lord Gideon Hainsely has spent years crafting the perfect image of a gentleman. But when a failed heist leaves his reputation in shambles, his only hope is to retrieve a stolen painting that holds the key to a long-lost treasure. The last thing he needs is a distraction—but then he meets Catharina. Beautiful. Sharp-witted. Infuriatingly impossible to ignore. And when he learns she’s something of a thief herself, he knows she may be his only chance at success.She should run from him. He should forget her. And yet, as they scheme their way through glittering ballrooms and moonlit rendezvous, stolen kisses become harder to resist, and every glance carries the promise of something far more dangerous than scandal—something that feels a lot like love.But adventure comes at a price, and when secrets are revealed, Catharina and Gideon must decide… is love worth the risk?A witty, swoon-worthy Regency romance filled with intrigue, stolen glances, and heart-racing adventure. If you love dazzling banter, slow-burn chemistry, and daring escapades, this is the book for you! Dive in now and get swept away!

From an award-winning author, Secrets of Midnight brings us "A sumptuous and enjoyable read!" - Romantic TimesIf Lord Donovan Trent had his way, he would spend his days carelessly wooing the women of London society. Instead, he found himself banished to the English countryside of Cornwall, forced by the decrees of his father's will to run his family's tin mines and find a country bride. The last thing the handsome lord needed was a local lass sticking her nose into his affairs, but that seemed to be exactly what the parson's high-spirited daughter Corisande Easton had in mind.

Shadows of a Broken MarriageMorgan Whittaker is a mere shadow of his former self. Burdened by personal tragedies, a failing marriage, and injuries from his last military mission, all he desires is solitude. Cara Whittaker, though resigned to their marriage ending, finds it both painful and frustrating to see her husband deteriorate. As a quantum physicist, she offers him an incredible opportunity: a chance to travel back in time.What Morgan discovers in 1880 Kansas exceeds his wildest dreams. Mistaken for a long-lost son, he suddenly finds himself embraced by a family—a loving mother, brothers, and a sister thrilled by his return. Despite being cautioned not to disrupt the delicate balance of the future, a looming threat emerges. Can he prevent it and change his fate, or will time work against him? Will he adhere to the rules, or take a leap and become the man he is destined to be?If you enjoyed books like Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife, you'll love the Threads of Time series!The novel has been previously published. It has been extended, re-edited, and is offered for your enjoyment by the original author.This book contains elements of the familial discipline relevant to the era in which it's written. If physical punishment offends you, you may not want to purchase this book.

A 2023 HOLT MEDALLION FINALISTA quiet stone carver. A reformed flirt. A bargain that could change everything.Keren Moon’s reputation as a flirt has earned her father’s disapproval—and an ultimatum: reform her ways or be sent away from her young brother. Determined to change, she vows to remain above reproach. But when she encounters Gryffyn Kimbrell, her resolve is tested. The reserved stone carver needs a muse for a prestigious sculpture competition, and Keren strikes a bargain: she’ll model for him if he teaches her restless brother the basics of stone carving. It’s a practical arrangement—until Keren begins to discover the quiet charm Gryffyn hides beneath his stoic demeanor.Gryffyn Kimbrell spends his days carving headstones and hearths with his father, but his ambitions reach far beyond the ordinary, and a competition in Truro could be his chance to achieve more. Keren’s vibrant presence unsettles his carefully ordered world, but she also sparks an inspiration he never expected. As their partnership deepens, Gryffyn finds himself yearning for something more than just recognition—something as enduring as the stone he carves.But when secrets come to light and long-held fears threaten their growing affection, Keren and Gryffyn must decide: will they let their pasts define them, or will they risk everything to carve a future together?Described as enchanting and endearing, Matching Miss Moon is an opposites-attract tale set in the charming seaside town of Newford. Each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.