In The Aftermath of War, A Young Woman Struggles to Find Peace and Love in Velvet Night, a Historical Romance by Jo Goodman— 1815, English Countryside and London; Boston —Abducted, drugged, and sold to a brothel, Kenna Dunne is believed dead. If not for Rhys Canning's timely rescue, her death would be a reality. Escaping England and a shadowy past with Rhys, the only person she trusts to protect her, Kenna arrives in Boston as Rhys's wife and with a newfound purpose. Together they will save the shipping line inherited from his father.Believing Kenna is safe from her father's killer and the trauma of witnessing his death, Rhys truly enjoys his time with her. But peace is short-lived when the past catches up to them.Now, they must learn the truth behind Kenna's father's murder. With Kenna's life at risk once again, she acknowledges that someone she loves may be trying to kill her.Publisher's Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today's audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.REVIEWS:"Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion." — RT Book Reviews"Goodman is a thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page." — All About Romance"A perfect treat for readers who enjoy smart, sensual love stories à la Amanda Quick." — Book List"A tender, engaging romance and a dash of risk in a totally compelling read." — Library Journal"For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection." — Dear AuthorALSO BY JO GOODMAN:Violet FireScarlet LiesSweet FireTHE MCCLELLANSCrystal PassionSeaswept AbandonTempting TormentTHE HAMILTON FAMILYMore Than You KnowMore Than You WishedTHE COMPASS CLUBLet Me Be The OneEverything I Ever WantedAll I Ever NeededBeyond A Wicked KissTHE DENNEHY SISTERSOnly My LoveMy Heart's DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL BROTHERSHer Defiant HeartHis Heart's RevengeTHE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGYMy Steadfast HeartMy Reckless HeartWith All My HeartJo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at jogoodman.com.

A stolen kiss, a family secret, and a second chance at love in Victorian London.Jillian was always the wild thing.The daughter of the notorious Bad Baron Beckforth, a girl with racing thoughts and a heart too big for her father’s cruelty and crumbling estate. Her only sanctuary was her childhood best friend, John Longley, the future Marquess of Camborne.But when a May Day kiss under the fireworks turns into a nightmare of murder and accusation, Jillian’s world shatters. Her brother is branded a killer, and Jillian is forced to flee into a marriage of convenience in a distant land, led to believe that a man of John’s station would only ever have her as a mistress.Years later, Jillian returns as a widow, hardened by loss and convinced she is an albatross who brings only sorrow to those she loves. John, now a powerful shipping magnate, has never stopped looking for her. Driven by a promise to clear her brother’s name, he finds that the girl he loved is now a woman shrouded in mystery.From the treacherous ballrooms of the ton to the bustling docks of Gibraltar and a mysterious volcanic island, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. But as the shadows of the past threaten to sink them both, Jillian must decide: is she destined to bring only ruin, or is John the stopping place her heart has always craved?

Every great family has secrets. The Wild Randalls excel at them.Return to Hampshire and discover a family marked by scandal, heartbreak, and long-buried truths. From a sailor bent on revenge to a widow reunited with her first love, the Wild Randalls must confront the past before they can claim the future—and the love they've always longed for. This complete boxed set contains all four full-length novels in the beloved Wild Randalls Regency romance series.ENGAGING THE ENEMY (Book 1)After years abroad, Leopold Randall returns to Hampshire determined to find his family and put the ghosts of his past to rest. Instead, he finds himself face-to-face with the one woman he can never forget—the Duchess of Romsey. Their shared history is tangled with secrets, betrayal, and unanswered questions, but some battles are far more dangerous than falling in love with the enemy.Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, haunted hero, family secrets.FORSAKING THE PRIZE (Book 2)Sailor Tobias Randall survived years of cruelty and hardship only to watch his carefully laid plans for revenge collapse around him. Now he needs a wealthy bride—and quickly. Unfortunately, winning a fortune may prove easier than winning the trust of a proper lady. As sparks fly between the rough-and-ready seafarer and the woman who could save him, Tobias discovers that love is far more dangerous than the sea.Tropes: rough sailor hero, proper lady heroine, revenge plot, fish-out-of-water romance.GUARDING THE SPOILS (Book 3)Elizabeth Turner once gave her heart to Oliver Randall, only to lose him to his restless hunger for adventure. Years later, widowed and struggling to support her young son, Beth finds refuge at Romsey Abbey—and directly in Oliver's path. Their love may have been left behind, but old feelings are impossible to ignore. This time, however, a second chance may be their last.Tropes: second-chance romance, widow heroine, lost love.HUNTING THE HERO (Book 4)The woman once known as Rosemary Randall has buried her past and reinvented herself as the alluring Meredith. Freedom has come at a price, and she has no intention of surrendering it—not even for the Earl of Grayling. Yet as love begins to tempt her toward a different future, Meredith must decide whether to trust him with the secrets that could destroy them both.Tropes: courtesan heroine, secret identity, redemption romance. If you enjoy family secrets, second chances, wounded heroes, determined heroines, and emotionally satisfying happily-ever-afters, you'll love the Wild Randalls. Download the complete four-book series today and lose yourself in a Regency world where love proves stronger than the secrets that threaten to keep it apart.

She was never meant to be his equal…or his bride.When a devastating fire claims her noble family, young Lady Amber vanishes without a trace—presumed dead to the world that once awaited her.But the little girl survives.Raised in secrecy as a boy by a humble gardener and his wife, “Johnny” grows up far from the life she was born to inherit… and far from the dangers that still linger in her past.Until everything changes.When the long-absent heir to Ambersley returns, the fragile life Johnny has known begins to unravel. Forced to confront the truth of who she is, she joins London society as Lady Johanna. Yet, she finds herself caught between two worlds—and drawn to a man she can neither trust nor resist.He needs a wealthy wife.She needs protection.A marriage of convenience may solve everything…except the feelings growing between them.Because friendship was safe. Love is not.And when long-buried secrets come to light, Johanna must decide where she truly belongs—and whether she’s willing to risk her heart for a future she was never meant to claim.Escape into a heartfelt Regency-set romantic saga filled with secrets, sacrifice, and a love worth fighting for.Perfect for readers who love a clean historical romance, the friends to lovers trope, marriage of convenience complications, hidden identities and family secrets all culminating in a slow-burn emotional romance.

Years ago while vacationing in Scotland, Katherine St. Claire believed she’d found the love of her life. She shared a night of passion with a stranger, in a hotel castle called Duncreag. But come morning, her lover had disappeared. And she has spent the last eight years trying to convince herself it was all a dream...Living in the 15th century, Iain Mackintosh remains haunted by the memory of his greatest love. Eight years ago, she disappeared, leaving behind a cairngorm earring as the only evidence of her existence. Iain’s family wants him to stop pining for this fantasy woman and submit to a sensible marriage. But Katherine suddenly returns to him and reveals to him where—and when she’s from...

Bounty hunter. Sheriff. Hidden secrets. One last chance at love—and redemption.Meg McKenzie is one capture away from freedom. Disguised as a man and working as a bounty hunter to support her sisters, she needs one final outlaw to save the family farm and pursue her dream of becoming a dressmaker.Sheriff Zach Gillespie has a secret that could destroy everything.Years ago, he broke Meg’s heart. Now she's closer than ever to uncovering the truth he's desperate to hide. As old feelings reignite and danger closes in, Zach must choose between loyalty to the past and the woman he never stopped loving.But some secrets can kill.Perfect for readers who love historical western romance, bounty hunter heroine romance, second chance cowboy romance, sheriff romance books, strong heroine western romance, small town Texas romance, and historical romance with HEA.Included Tropes:Historical western romanceSecond chance romanceSheriff romanceBounty hunter heroineStrong heroine romanceSmall town western romanceSecret identity elementsForced proximity romanceStory Elements:Setting: Zenith, TexasThemes: Redemption, loyalty, trust, second chancesTone: Emotional, adventurous, romanticHeat Level: SpicyHEA: Yes