Which freedoms is a widow permitted in the year 1755? Might she write or even publish a somewhat scandalous romance? Or fall in love with a younger man? Mary Allen is about to find out.Due to a misunderstanding, Mary publishes a novel, an action she considers highly improper. Behind a weak pseudonym, she frets over the undiscovered fact that she is an author. When she learns that her brother is forcing his young daughter, Louisa, into an arranged marriage, she recognizes the opportunity as an escape for them both. Mary sweeps her niece off to Bath where she intends to stay away from the lure of her pen and to help Louisa find a love match.Once in Bath, Mary meets handsome, responsible, and well-heeled Daniel Fletcher, the embodiment of male perfection. She interferes to ensure he and Louisa form an attachment. As affection grows between Louisa and Daniel, she realizes her mistake. Mary wants Daniel for herself.Chatter about Mary’s book abounds in Bath. Some of its more inflammatory themes persuade a couple of young people to embark on an elopement. Daniel accompanies Mary in a quest to intercede before all is lost. On the journey, Mary grapples with her identity as a well-behaved gentlewoman. Is she brave enough to choose love over propriety?

Will his daring bargain keep her close—or push her away forever?Helen Gray arrives in London with a Boston-built clipper and a courageous plan—racing to China for the first tea of the season, breaking speed records and earning a fortune. All Helen wants is her freedom, not the glory, but first she needs a shipload of silver to fund her venture. Alas, no one will negotiate with a woman, especially an American whose wickedly fast ship will scandalize the British fleet. No one except…Nicholas Irons, born Nikolaos Sideris, a man who defied tradition to forge his own destiny. He’s known for his cool head in business until brilliant and mysterious Helen unlocks something within him, something unstoppable. He’ll fund her risky proposition…if she remains behind as collateral.London was meant to be temporary, but finding a place in Nicholas’s loving, powerful family—and in his arms—threatens Helen’s resolve to sail away to a new life.The tea venture could end with windfall profits or their precious cargo lost to the ocean’s depths, but will Helen and Nicholas's adventure last a lifetime?Tropes You'll Love:Hero falls firstHeroine resists loveSensual buildupFatednessFound familyGreek cultureBusiness empiresRead the Trade Wind SeriesBook 1: Trade of a LifetimeBook 2: Finding HarmonyBook 3: Becoming WantonBook 4: Terms of TradeBook 5: That Damned AmericanBook 6: Love UnboundBook 7: A Divine Woman for the PriestDon't miss Rebecca Aubrey's new series, Nothing Like a Duke:Book 1: Much A'Duke About Nothing

Miss Julia Beaumont has exactly one night to find herself a husband…The Weatherford Ball is the last chance Julia Beaumont has to escape the clutches of her horrid stepmother. Any potential husband will do—rich, poor, even a reasonably well-groomed walrus. But all of Julia’s matrimonial chances are completely obliterated…thanks to the actions of an infuriating and utterly rakish duke.Gregory Carter, Duke of Ashworth, would never risk his cherished bachelorhood by flirting with marriage-starved debutantes. But one look at the luscious and refreshingly clever Julia, and he simply can’t resist a stolen kiss—scandal be damned. Then just as things start getting deliciously interesting, the lady flees…leaving only a slipper behind.And it must have been one dandy of a kiss. Because now Julia has proposed to him. After all, the lady needs a husband, and this roguish duke will certainly do. It’s simply a matter of making him the perfect scandalous offer…Each book in the Renegade Dukes series is STANDALONE:* Cinderella and the Duke* The Governess and the Duke

An "America 250" Read“Compelling and taut.” - Reader Review“Richly detailed and historically grounded.” - Reader ReviewA Most Revolutionary Watch blends action, suspense, and romance against the vivid historical backdrop of America’s founding.After a lifetime of studying time, seventy-year-old grandfather Gary Johnson invents a watch that can transport him to 1776 and back, retrieving an original printing of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.Powerful forces, however, prefer he didn’t make the trip. The FBI fears that a close reading of the entire Declaration might spark another American rebellion, while the Chinese government seeks to pave the way for modern-day global dominance by scrambling the birth of American democracy.Undeterred, Gary lands in Philadelphia on July 1, 1776, only to find himself an outsider in a wartime capital under the suspicious eye of both the American patriot Committee of Safety and a gang of British thieves.Shortly after his arrival, he meets the alluring Erin Duffy, a war-widowed waitress struggling to support herself and her young sons. She leads Gary through the pitfalls of colonial life while trying to convince him to stay forever.Featuring notable encounters with John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and the formidable George Washington, A Most Revolutionary Watch is lively tale for fans of sci-fi adventure and richly researched popular history.“From the riveting first sentence, readers will be captivated by Smith's storytelling.” – Amazon Review

Arizona TerritorySeptember 1899Sophie Ryan’s dream of working for a newspaper has come true. Accompanied by her cousin, Lucas Blackmore, a newly appointed U.S. Deputy Marshal, she arrives in Jerome, one of the richest mining towns in America. And one of the most remote. Although she’s been hired to report for the Jerome Mining News on education and cultural issues, she soon finds herself immersed in something more serious when she finds an enigmatic injured man in the Black Hills claiming to be an ornithologist.U.S. Deputy Marshal Benton McKay is undercover tracking the notorious train robbing Weaver gang, and the trail ends in Jerome. When he’s injured in the Black Hills and found by a determined and beautiful young woman, he must gain her trust to keep his identity a secret. But keeping her out of trouble proves a challenge, especially with her cousin assigned to assist him. As they track down the band of outlaws, another agenda emerges—the renegades are searching for lost gold believed to have been left behind by the Spanish Conquistadors. And Sophie Ryan is determined to report on it.The Nighthawk is a fast-paced romantic adventure filled with humor, treasure hunting, a tenacious heroine, and a hero harboring a secret. It has light steam, a happily-for-now ending, and can be read as a standalone.Sophie is the daughter of Logan and Claire from THE DOVE.While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneBook One: The WrenBook Two: The DoveBook Three: The SparrowBook Four: The BlackbirdBook Five: The BluebirdBook Six: The Songbird (Novella)Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)Book Eight: The StarlingBook Nine: The CanaryBook Ten: The NighthawkBook Eleven: The SwanBook Twelve: The Falcon (Coming Soon)

He drew in a deep breath. “I know it’s too much to ask, but I ask it anyway… Will you wait for me, Harriet?”

1819, Isle of Mull, Scotland: As Harriet Campbell looks out at the stormy Atlantic Ocean on the eve of Allan MacDougall’s departure to the New World, she expects a tearful goodbye. But instead her childhood sweetheart begs her to wait for him, promising one day he will come back for her.

As months and eventually years pass—waiting for just one love letter to arrive —Harriet begins to regret the promise she made. Not realising his letters have gone astray, Allan is devastated to not hear back from Harriet; his heart quietly breaking as he battles for his independence and ultimately his life, in the wild and brutal new settlements.

Then, Harriet’s fragile family fortunes take a turn for the worse, and when an immoral neighbour makes her an offer she isn’t sure she can refuse, she’s left with an impossible choice—stay faithful to the man she loves… or save her family and their farm from destitution?

Can fate bring Harriet and Allan back together again? Or will time and the ocean that has separated them, keep them apart forever?

An absolutely heart-wrenching, powerful, epic story about love, courage and betrayal for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Poldark.

Previously published as Far Horizons.

Readers are loving The Heart Goes On:
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“Epic historical saga with two romances!... Grab a cuppa before you sit down to immerse yourself in this fantastic book, as you won't be able to put it down until you're done… The writing is breathtaking, catapulting the reader back in time so viscerally that one can truly feel every struggle these daring families endured. I highly recommend this book, and this series, for anyone who loves true history with heart-warming romance.” Be My Book Boyfriend, 5 stars

“A great historical romance, I loved the way with the perspectives you almost get two stories in one. I loved the drama, the emotion and tension. I loved the themes of hope, patience and perseverance throughout which we all need during these turbulent times and it takes the past sometimes to remind us of this. A fantastic read, my first by the author but definitely won’t be the last.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“This historical romance was packed with raw emotion that grabbed my attention and held it until the last page. The characters are extremely well-developed and I enjoyed the way Kate gives us two stories in one novel… I am so excited for the next instalments in this series!” Steph and Chris’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

“I really loved this book. … A love story that stands the test of time… An entertaining historical read that all can enjoy.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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“Themes of faith, hope, and perseverance are woven throughout this work of historical fiction. Filled with authentic historical details and continuous plot twists, this book would make an excellent addition to any historical fiction collection.” NetGalley Reviewer

“[An] engrossing read, very hard to put down… I look forward to continuing the saga.” Goodreads Reviewer

“Loved this book… The characters were great.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars