Elena has spent her entire life hiding her family name while walking the thin line between lady and servant in a Protestant household. Keeping the secret of her lineage has been asuccess for years, but now, with a new, fiercely Catholic queen on the throne,Elena's Protestant caretaker is being targeted. And when Bloody Mary discoversElena's true identity, she must not only flee to Scotland for her freedom, butalso for her life.  Highland warrior, Searc Munro, has secrets of his own. In a family of healers, his own dark, killing magic must never be known. But when his father's life is threatened, Searcunleashes his lethal power to save him. With his clan's suspicious glances andwhispers plaguing him, he sets off alone, only to find another use for hismagic in saving a beautiful lass being attacked in the forest.  Teaming up as exiles, Elena and Searc head toward Edinburg to find refuge. Yet, with aseries of ritual killings haunting the city and a traitor attempting toassassinate Scotland's regent, suspicion turns to Searc. As word of anotherBritish heir reaches the country, the two must find a way to trust each other,despite their secrets, before it's too late.

In 1902, Abigail Dupree is but a breath away from her grand societal failure...To save her family from humiliation and financial ruin, Abigail becomes a bargaining trade in her mother’s eyes. A bargain that will extinguish Abigail’s last hope of a happily-ever-after. If only she could return to the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, she might have a chance to reunite with the only man who has the power to save her reputation.Garrett Barringer, arrives in Charlotte, North Carolina to escape a past that no longer wants him. He takes an undisclosed position with Mr. Dupree. When it is revealed that part of Mr. Dupree’s purpose for bringing him on board is to chaperone his beloved daughter, Garrett abruptly discovers that he has taken on more than he bargained for. Abigail Dupree is more beguiling than any other woman he’s encountered, but he must resist his heart for the sake of propriety and to keep a promise made to her father.When her father hires Garrett Barringer, a man that seems far too young to be a lawyer, and possesses far too many favorable characteristics, Abigail resists his charm but cannot deny her heart is compelling her toward him. But she will not allow the man to ruin an opportunity she has waited for nearly five years.Garrett is suddenly aware what his life was and what it could become in the presence of Abigail Dupree. Will he be able to give up the woman who has stolen his heart, for her happiness?Abigail stands to lose all if Garrett Barringer sees past her physical beauty and uncovers the ugliness of her imperfect past. Will Abigail continue on the condemned path she’s fashioned for herself, or trust that God wants a future for her she never believed possible?

In What the Duke Desires, Jenna Petersen launches the first installment in her passionate new romance series about the illegitimate sons of a notorious duke brought together by love and deception. The Duke of Billingham must find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name—but the woman he desires may be the most unsuitable bride of all . . .

Critically Acclaimed Romantic Suspense Novel~An adventure through Santorini, Luxor, and Venice~Kallie Andreas is a mystery, even to herself.Seven years ago Kallie woke up in a New York City museum, injured and traumatized. Alone and unclaimed.Despite her shattered memories, she's made a quiet life for herself as museum curator. But then the blackouts start. Lost time, stranded in terrifying danger, frantic visions that can't be real.And now Kallie's journal has morphed into something else... What began as a romantic fairy tale becomes the tale of a woman plunged into crisis in the ancient misty islands of Minoan Greece, home to myth and legend.When a mysterious billionaire invites Kallie to scour the black market with him for the most valuable of all Minoan treasures, Kallie can't resist. Dimitri is wealthy, charming and good-looking, but she's not interested--not in someone who's clearly hiding secrets of his own.Meanwhile, Kallie's memories are bleeding through and her journal has turned violent. She's teetering on the verge of a breakthrough, but what devastating truth has she been suppressing?”Best book I've read in years. [Higley] is a master storyteller!” ~ Recent Amazon ReviewerBOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEYTHE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS:Isle of Shadows: https://amzn.to/3iZ1Ss4Pyramid of Secrets: https://amzn.to/3lnR0G3Guardian of the Flame: https://amzn.to/3iJsYDwGarden of Madness: https://amzn.to/3Ft0I1JSo Shines the Night: https://amzn.to/3mxVOrvTHE TIME TRAVEL JOURNALS OF SAHARA ALDRIDGE:A Time to Seek: https://amzn.to/3alNLIQA Time to Weep: https://amzn.to/3BpJ0K6 A Time to Love: https://amzn.to/3mE0kooTHE LOST CITIES NOVELS:Pompeii: City on Fire: https://amzn.to/3Dkl2QYPetra: City in Stone: https://amzn.to/3lmN8os THE COMING OF THE KING SAGA: The Queen’s Handmaid: https://amzn.to/3Dos3AhThe Incense Road: https://amzn.to/3BqYvS7THE BOOKS OF BABYLON:Chasing Babylon: https://amzn.to/2YxiaktFallen from Babel: https://amzn.to/3FJw3x8STANDALONE BOOKS & SHORT STORIES:Awakening: https://amzn.to/3iIXduoThe Ark Builder’s Wife: https://amzn.to/3mSay4BDressed to the Nines: https://amzn.to/3iJ1xd6Broken Pieces: https://amzn.to/3oHfjkfRescued: An Allegory: https://amzn.to/3mAgH5r

She's blamed for a notorious crime—and a shocking desire. Third in the Secret Brides trilogy, praised as "clever, fun, and fantastic" (Suzanne Enoch, New York Times–bestselling author).A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the ton has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself . . .James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he's only interested in a bestselling pamphlet, but Kate's stubborn determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be telling the truth? At first, James isn't sure of anything besides his growing desire for her—but before long he's willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the infamous beauty his wife . . .Praise for Secrets of a Wedding Night"This engaging and sweetly romantic story is just too delightful to miss." —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author"Miss Bowman is quite the tease. How I love a good society scandal. The hero is absolutely yummy!" —Donna MacMeans, author of The Education of Mrs. Brimley

A SHOCKING DECEPTION . . .Josephine Carlisle, adopted daughter of a baron, is officially on the shelf. But the silly, marriage-minded misses in the ton can have their frilly dresses and their seasons in London, for all she cares. Josie has her freedom and her family . . . until an encounter with a dark, devilishly handsome stranger leaves her utterly breathless at a house party. His wicked charm intrigues her, but that's where it ends. For Josie has a little secret . . . . . . LEADS TO AN EXQUISITE SEDUCTIONEspionage was Thomas Matteson, Marquess of Chesney's game-until a tragic accident cost him his career. Now to salvage his reputation and return to the life he loves, the marquess must find the criminal who's been robbing London's rich and powerful. He's no fool-he knows Josie, with her wild chestnut hair and rapier-sharp wit, is hiding something and he won't rest until he unravels her mysteries, one by one. But he never expected to be the one under arrest-body and soul . . . The Secret Life of ScoundrelsDukes Are ForeverAlong Came a RogueHow I Married a Marquess