When Noah Maclean, 22, races home from Europe, he finds a dying grandfather, a hidden letter, and a family secret that dates to the 1740s. He learns he is the keeper of a stone shed that can send people through time.Within weeks, Noah and his brother, Jake, 15, test their inheritance. They travel to 1776 to see Philadelphia in the age of Benjamin Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, and the American Revolution.Expecting a brief stay, the orphaned brothers make the most of their field trip through history. Then they meet the lovely, spirited daughters of a furniture maker, and a pleasant vacation becomes a transformative journey.In THE PATRIOTS, THE WINDING ROAD, and LET TIME FLY, the novels of John A. Heldt's STONE SHED trilogy, two young men find love, danger, and adventure as they experience the United States during its turbulent birth.

Happy Christmas Mr Darcy is an anthology of short Pride and Prejudice Variations with a holiday theme.A Charitable Affair by Julie CooperWhen Elizabeth Bennet organizes a Christmas charity fair to fund a school for the children of Meryton and Longbourn village, the jealous Caroline Bingley orchestrates a devastating campaign to sabotage the event and humiliate the Bennet family. Just when it seems all is lost, Mr Darcy arrives with an army of supporters to rescue both the fair…and Elizabeth's heart.A King’s Night by Ali ScottWhen Darcy reluctantly agrees to attend Mrs Bennet's chaotic Twelfth Night party, he's determined to prove to his wife’s family—especially the sharp-tongued Lydia—that he's not the ‘boring stick’ they all believe him to be. But between being crowned King for the evening, Mrs. Bennet's mysteriously potent punch, and a series of increasingly ridiculous party games, Darcy's determination to show his fun-loving side spirals hilariously out of control.A Winter Romance by Lucy MarinWhen Elizabeth Bennet unexpectedly encounters the proud Mr Darcy in the charming village of Lambton during the Christmas season, she discovers a man far different from the disagreeable gentleman she thought she knew. As winter magic weaves around them and past misunderstandings give way to deeper truths, Elizabeth and Darcy must decide if they're brave enough to embrace a love that could transform both their lives forever.Comfort and Joy by Jan AshtonWhen a harsh winter at Pemberley leaves Darcy dangerously ill with pneumonia just days before Christmas, Elizabeth must summon all her strength to care for her husband and shield their young sons from the frightening reality that their father may not recover. As snow falls and memories of their courtship flood back, Elizabeth faces the possibility of losing the man who transformed her world, while harboring a secret that could bring them joy—if only he lives to hear it.Frost Fair by LM RomanoWhen a brutal winter traps Elizabeth Bennet in London and creates a spectacular Frost Fair on the frozen Thames, a chance rescue of Georgiana Darcy from a drunken rogue offers Elizabeth an unexpected second look at the proud gentleman she thought she despised. As the ice begins to thaw, so do the misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, revealing that sometimes the coldest seasons can kindle the warmest hearts.No More than the Truth by Amy D'OrazioWhen Elizabeth Bennet attends Mr Darcy's Christmas ball, she's determined to confront the proud gentleman who destroyed her sister's happiness and ruined an honorable man's life. But as shocking revelations unfold throughout the evening, Elizabeth discovers that everything she believed about Darcy was wrong—and that the person she thought was her greatest enemy might just turn out to be the love of her life.The Gift of Good Character by Gailie Ruth CaressWhen Mr Darcy realizes his pride has blinded him to both his friend Bingley's happiness and his own growing love for Elizabeth Bennet, he makes the bold gesture of inviting the entire Bennet family to spend Christmas at his London home. Through festive traditions, theatrical performances of King Lear, and moments of unexpected intimacy, Darcy must prove he has truly changed—while Elizabeth discovers that the proud man she once rejected may be exactly the gentleman her heart desires.What Child is This by Frances ReynoldsThe Darcy’s Christmas celebrations are brought to a halt when Lydia and George Wickham abandon their seven-year-old son George at Pemberley, intending to seek their fortune in America. Driven by the Christmas spirit, Elizabeth and Darcy adopt the child and thus begins young George's journey from abandoned child to beloved family member as he grows up alongside his Darcy cousins and ultimately forges his own path as a gentleman.

An impoverished widow opens a hotel serving the society she has fallen from in this regency romance featuring characters who "leap off the pages" (Publishers Weekly).  After her husband's death, Lady Fortescue knows she must work, even though the thought will appal her society relatives. So she decides to transform her once-grand Bond Street home into a hotel, the Poor Relation, offering society guests the pleasure of being waited upon by nobility. With the help of other down-and-out aristocrats, London's newest, most fashionable hotel is born. And it is the perfect venue for Lady Fortescue to play with the love lives of her guests and staff, starting with her nephew, the dashing Duke of Rowcester. Lady Fortescue has it on good authority that the duke once shared a dance with darling Harriet James, the hotel cook. When the duke comes to London, Lady Fortescue orchestrates a reunion that is sure to scandalize the ton . . . New York Times bestseller M.C. Beaton, the pen name for regency author Marian Chesney, "expertly sets the scene, recapturing the bawdiness and color of a long-ago time. . . . Hilarious and tragic; larceny, attempted murder, a satisfactory love affair and unlikely alliances make the hotel the liveliest spot in London" (Publishers Weekly). "A charming and humorous Regency." —Library Journal "A solid cast of eccentrics." —Booklist

From Waterloo……to the spotlight of the ton!Days after returning from the battlefields, Seth Sinclair finds himself in a glittering ballroom with one tedious task: finding a wife. He must put aside the military and prove his worth as the new Earl of Dalton. The only problem? Lady Violet Lavell, the one woman he can't keep his eyes off, who knew him before he went to war. How can he be worthy of her now he's become so changed by the horrors of battle…?The London School for LadiesBook 1 — How to Tempt a DukeBook 2 — How to Start a Scandal"Add danger and mystery to a wonderful romance and you have…the perfect book! The writing, as always, is superb and the characters are complex and robust." - Flippin' Pages, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke"5 stars! [Madeline Martin] is a master at plots and complex characters, while I had my assumptions, she surprised me with many twists and turns I never saw coming, and her heroes have so many layers, they are just perfect with their flaws and strength." — Elodie is Reading, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke

“I would protect you from your own father, from the king of England himself. If only I could trust you.”Lord Waryn’s family is under suspicion in 13th-century England. King Edward believes they are secretly allied with the rebel William Wallace, and his punishment is a forced marriage to Lady Phillipa. As the daughter of the king’s closest advisor, Phillipa is an embedded spy.Waryn’s plan is simple: isolate his dangerous new bride at a remote estate and protect his family’s secrets. He expects a cold pawn of the crown. Instead, he finds a woman of fierce intellect and quiet vulnerability.Lady Phillipa has been given a nonnegotiable task: report any treasonous activity by her new husband directly to the most powerful men in England. But Waryn is not the traitorous villain she was warned about. He is a deeply protective, emotionally intelligent lord who challenges her to think for herself rather than blindly follow orders.As unexpected passion flares between them and the shadows of rebellion close in, Phillipa is caught in a deadly web of divided loyalties. To save the husband who has claimed her heart, she must risk the wrath of a king.Thirty years after the Border Series ends, a new saga of family, loyalty, and love along the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border begins.Author’s Note: If you love forced marriage tropes, spy heroines, and steamy historical romance set during the Scottish Wars of Independence, Noble Betrayal is your next favorite read.

Denied entrance into vet school because of her gender, fiery and determined Jillian Matthews trained at her father's side and then headed west to Montana Territory after answering an ad using only her father's initials and last name. She is convinced that her skills will override local ranchers prejudice. She's wrong and handsome Wade Parker, the one who hired her, is the first to make his displeasure public. But Jillian refuses to back down and sets out to win Wade's approval. Soon that's not all she hopes to win.
Widower Wade Parker is furious the new vet he helped hire is a woman. The fact that she's beautiful, smart and wakes parts of him that he thought dead burns even more. Feeling tricked, Wade is determined to send her back east but when the town turns on Jillian and her enemies become dangerous, he steps up to be her protector. And that's not the only role Jillian has him contemplating.