A New York Times bestseller in the lush Regency series featuring the beloved Windham family and a duke obsessed with getting his sons married.A weary soldier home from war.A beautiful neighbor who could be his salvation . . .Even in the quiet countryside, Devlin St. Just, the oldest but illegitimate son of the Duke of Moreland, can find no peace. His idyllic estate is falling down from neglect and nightmares of war give him no rest. Then Devlin meets his new neighbor . . .With her confident manner, the lovely Emmaline Farnum commands all of Devlin's attention, even when he realizes the previous owner's five-year-old daughter has become a fixture on his property. Calling on Emmaline to become the girl's governess, he soon learns that she can nurture him too, in ways no other woman ever has before . . ."Captivating . . . Burrowes sensual love story is intelligent and tender." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A powerful story that touches readers' hearts. Her powerful and complex characters will enthrall you." —RT Book Reviews (four 1/two Stars)"Burrowes continues her winning streak with a delicious, sensual historical romance capturing the spirit of the time." —Booklist"A treat for fans of Regency romance at its best." —Night Owl Reviews

The popular Victorian romance series continues, from a New York Times–bestselling author who "can make you laugh and cry—on the same page" (Julia Quinn, bestselling author of the Bridgerton series).Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor with wealth, power, and a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal—only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust.Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy—except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the world at arm's length . . . but the sharp, beguiling Poppy demands to be his wife in every way that matters. Still, as desire grows between them, an enemy lurks in the shadows. Now if Harry wants to keep Poppy by his side, he must forge a true union of body and soul, once and for all."A sharp-witted and sharp-tongued heroine closely guards the secret of her past from an equally determined hero with a few secrets of his own in the latest sinfully sensual, superbly written addition to Kleypas' wickedly funny Hathaway series." —Booklist (starred review)"An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless." —Romantic Times Book Review on Mine Till Midnight

A breathtaking historical romance featuring espionage, scandal, and forbidden love in the Queen’s service ????? ‘If Sherlock Holmes met the Bridgerton universe’????? 'Drama, intrigue and chapters that would make Jane Austin blush'Her enemy. Her ally. Her temptation... ?Phillipa, Duchess of Dorsett is not your average demure lady in society. For behind her charming smile, she hides a secret and a wicked reputation. Tasked by Queen Victoria to protect the innocent, she’s recruited the most formidable women of the ton - The Queen’s Deadly Damsels. And now they have one final mission…but this time it’s anything but simple… It’s personal.Lady Olivia Smithwick sold her soul to save her daughter, and in return has made an enemy of the Duchess. But when she’s faced with an offer of Phillipa’s protection and a promise to bring down The Devil’s Sons, she can’t refuse.As they attempt their mission, together and alone, their simple deal becomes dangerously complicated. Because when their tension makes way for an unexpected desire, the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. To reveal their true selves is a risk, especially when even one touch is strictly forbidden. But who said it was a good idea to follow the rules?Perfect for fans of Cat Sebastian, Emma Orchard and Beverley Watts.Praise for Darcy McGuire:'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ?????????? Reader Review'A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we’ve seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. ????? Reader ReviewIt’s simply an amazing read you won’t want to miss. ????? Reader ReviewThis is an exciting new chapter in McGuire’s Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. ????? Reader Review'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ?????????? Reader Review'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' ?????????? Reader Review'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ?????????? Reader Review

Lady Gwendolyn Bounds survived smallpox at the age of eight to go on to do…nothing.Outcast by society because of the scars that mark her face, Gwen has convinced herself that a future as a spinster spent aiding her mother in her doddering years will be enough even as her heart knows it is not. Somewhere there is a second chance out there.She just never thought it would be with a sheep farmer from Yorkshire.Logan Bender, the Earl of Gracey, doesn’t want a wife, but when his plans for the generational building of his sheep flock requires an heir, he has no choice but to find one. Haunted by the cruelty of his first wife and desperate to repair the damage she did to the title, Logan is determined to find a plain, biddable second wife who will represent the title with respect and cause him no trouble. So when he finds an earl desperate to marry off his unattractive, spinster daughter, Logan thinks he’s found the answer to all his problems.Except his problems have only just begun when he finds himself falling in love with a wife who is anything but biddable.A Duke Won’t Do is the first book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, Dueling for Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download A Duke Won’t Do today.

Romantasy meets Bridgerton in this Victorian fantasy romance by USA Today bestselling author Charlie Lane.An heiress on the run.Diana Chester was never supposed to have magic. No women are. So when she inherits it instead of her cousin, she runs, seeking refuge above a potion shop. Until an infamous and irresistible alchemist proposes a marriage of convenience. Accepting him may be the only way she can live her life in the light once more.A notorious alchemist searching for a wife. Royal Alchemist Temple Grant is a metal magician who can bend iron with his hands. But after the king gives him a title, he needs a lady to help him navigate the icy social circles of the city’s elite. Diana Chester, the mouse of a marquess’s cousin will do perfectly. She needs someone to keep her safe, and while Temple can’t cast glamours like the rest of the ton, he can do that.A convenient binding, complicated by passion, made almost impossible by a city divided.Temple never expects Diana’s kiss to call to the life-giving heat in his core. And Diana never hoped to find love in the shadows. Love can bind them, but it might not be enough to bridge their dueling worlds.Binding the Baron is book 1 in a spicy interconnected standalone historical romantasy series.

IT'S THE ROARING TWENTIES OF 1925, and Roxie Raines is recovering from the fire that nearly killed her and ruined her voice. She and her detective boyfriend, Jake Kane, are in love, but their timing is always a little off. Jake has taken on a dangerous murder case and is almost killed. Roxie pleads with him to drop the case, but he refuses, and he and Roxie split.Roxie resumes her singing career, signing a lucrative contract at a trendy club. The imposing owner insists that, for publicity, she be seen with a rich and handsome playboy. On their first date, they attend a raucous party at Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald’s home, and tragedy ensues.When Roxie is threatened by Nash Corbin, a man who knew her in 2019, she asks Jake’s partner, Charlie, for help. Things get serious when Charlie is shot in a gun battle while saving Jake’s life. As events begin to unravel around her, Roxie considers returning to the future, and with her friend, Harriet’s, blessing, she does.The New York City Roxie stumbles into is not the New York she left behind. It’s a world she could have never imagined. If she time travels again, will she return to 1925? Will Jake marry his former fiancée? Is her speakeasy job still waiting for her, as well as a possible movie contract with Charlie Chaplin?Amid the flappers, gangsters, and speakeasies, Roxie Raines must struggle to make the right choices, to keep both her dazzling career and the handsome, dashing, wise-cracking detective she loves.