When a scandalous duke clashes with a spirited spinster, sparks fly in this steamy Regency romance full of mystery, danger, and enemies-to-lovers heat!He's a rake accused of murder. She's the spinster accusing him. Enemies make the hottest lovers.“Alaric & Emma make you believe that their passion and relationship is as real as the book in your hand.” —Regency and RomanceThe Duke Who Knew Too MuchAlaric McLeod, the notorious Duke of Strathaven, is the last man innocent country miss Emma Kent should trust. When she mistakenly accuses him of a crime he didn’t commit, their fiery clash ignites more than scandal. As danger stalks them both, Alaric’s protective instincts awaken, and Emma’s courage is tested by forbidden desire. Sworn enemies must become uneasy allies to uncover the truth… and end up surrendering to a love neither expected.“Amazing, spicy, entertaining, tense story—I loved every second.” —Rady ReadsGrace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.Heart of Enquiry (The Kents) (steamy Regency romance):Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)1. The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)2. M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)3. The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)4. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)5. Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)6. The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)Don't miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):– Mayhem in Mayfair– Heart of Enquiry (Kents) (this book belongs to this series)– Game of Dukes– Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels– Blackwood Legacy

A nobleman seeking his Highlands birthright is surprised to meet his bride in New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney's When the Laird Returns."Through scrupulous historical detail and fluid prose, Ranney brings eighteenth-century Scotland to life in a vivid story that engages the reader from start to finish." —Publishers WeeklyAlisdair McRae is descended from Scottish lairds and the rightful inheritor of his family's expansive estate in the Highlands. But the land now lies in the hands of Magnus Drummond, a nobleman who demands a high price for Alisdair to reclaim it—a vast sum of money, and his daughter's hand in marriage.Iseabal Drummond has spent her life bound to her father's malicious whims, and she cannot think her sudden engagement has been arranged out of kindness. Now, she's expected to trust a stranger who has never set foot in his ancestral home as a husband, surrendering any chance for having her own freedom.While neither Alisdair nor Iseabal wanted a marriage of convenience, it isn't long before they discover they are kindred spirits. And as their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love, Iseabal's father threatens to ruin their happily ever after. . ."Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair." —New York Times bestselling author Stephanie LaurensThe Highland LordsOne Man's LoveWhen the Laird ReturnsThe Invisible MacRaeTo Love a Scottish LordSo In Love

Fans of Bridgerton will love this feminist, steamy historical romance from award-winning author Anna Harrington.Brandon Pearce, former brigadier and now the Earl West, is determined to help the girl he once loved save her property and the charity she's been struggling to build. But he'll have to deceive her first...Twelve years ago, Brandon Pearce had to give up the girl he loved, Amelia Howard. Now Amelia is a grown woman with a past she desperately needs to keep hidden in order to save her brother Frederick's reputation. In an effort to avoid blackmail, Frederick needs to place a list of gentlemen into government positions, and for that, he'll need an ally in Parliament—Pearce.Pearce has been investigating Scepter, a criminal group the Armory believes is behind the government appointments. Pearce must pretend that he sides with the blackmailer—keeping someone else's secrets—even though it means breaking Amelia's heart. But Pearce is willing to do anything he can for a second chance with her, even when he discovers she's been keeping secrets of her own.Get out your smelling salts: This sexy Regency romance features a second-chance romance between a former military commander who stubbornly thinks he knows best and a strong-headed heroine who will fight tooth and nail for those she loves."As steamy as it is sweet as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"—GRACE BURROWES, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever"Enchanting…Harrington combines suspenseful mystery and charming romance in this compulsively readable treat."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke"Harrington is a rising star...plenty of both love and danger."—Booklist STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke"Action, suspense, seduction, and two determined lovers fighting for what is right provide a host of reasons to read well into the night."—Library Journal STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke

"Sadie is hot on the trail of the jewel thief and deadly perp, Maestro, who uses music to transform his victims into thieves and murderers who follow his command. This is rather heady super-science for a Western novel: it brings to mind the satisfying feel of the TV classic, The Wild Wild West." ~D. Donovan, Midwest Book Reviews— Denver, November 1883 —Maestro's music creates mindless puppets who commit crimes at his command. To lure the sinister jewel thief out of hiding, Pinkerton Agent Sadie Michelson poses as a wealthy widow.Fearing for her safety, William "Cass" Cassidy, her hotheaded lover, hatches his own plot to end Maestro's killing spree. But his daring gamble backfires and costs him Sadie's trust.Now Cass is on the run, hunted by Maestro and the Pinkertons. Torn between her mission and her gunslinging lover, Sadie must stop Cass's showdown with Maestro or risk losing her badge and her man.Note: Adrienne deWolfe is known for her meticulous attention to historical detail and character development that make her historical western romance stories leap off the page. Fans of B.J. Daniels, Melanie Shawn, C.J. Petit, and Nora Roberts will want to read the Lady Law and the Gunslinger series.REVIEWS:"Adrienne deWolfe's writing is clever and unconventional... Guaranteed to please." ~Pamela Morsi, New York Times Bestselling Author"Adrienne deWolfe has a great writing style, with plenty of humor and a pinch of naughtiness that is pure delight to the reader." ~Belles and Beaux of Romance"Adrienne deWolfe is a jewel of a find for your keeper shelf." ~Christina Dodd, New York Times Bestselling Author"Adrienne deWolfe never ceases to delight. Her spunky heroines and sexy heroes offer an exciting read every time. She is a true storyteller for anyone who enjoys something above the ordinary." ~Julie Ortolon, USA Today Bestselling Author"Adrienne deWolfe is a master storyteller." ~Scribesworld.comLady Law and the Gunslinger Series:Devil in TexasDance to the Devil's TuneVelvet Lies Series:Scoundrel for HireHis Wicked DreamSeduced by an AngelWild Texas Nights Series:Texas OutlawTexas LoverTexas Wildcat

Left standing on the side while their contemporaries marry into society, four young ladies forge a bond to guard each other from a similar fate . . .Finishing school failed to make a proper lady of Penelope Arrington. But as a Wallflower of West Lane, Poppy has a far more vital role—she and her three best friends have made a pact to protect each other from the clutches of dangerous, disreputable men. So when one of them is about to be married off to a duke sight unseen, Poppy makes it her mission to divine the prospective husband’s true character. If only she didn’t require the aid of London’s most unsuitable rake.Rhys Draper, Earl of Marsden, has known the headstrong Poppy since she was a young girl naïve to the ways of men. To her eternal chagrin—and to his vague amusement—they have been at odds over the memory of embarrassing first encounter all these years. Now, with his services in need, Rhys sees a chance to finally clear the air between them. Instead, he is surprised by the heat of their feelings. If the two do not tread carefully, they may end up in a most agreeably compromising position . . .This book was previously published in March 2020

Digging for the truth requires a person to dirty their hands, but it might also set them free.Graham Islington—Viscount Aldren—is no stranger to life’s foibles. After being given his title from the Regent for heroic services to the Crown during the war, he’s used his retirement from the military as an excuse to find scandal and sin in the beau monde. But when a rare bejeweled parasol handle once belonging to Louis XVI is discovered in his bed—along with the dead body of a courtesan—he regrets his careless lifestyle.Lady Caroline Marlowe—sister to the duke of Lockwood—just turned nine and twenty. She suffers from boredom and is sick to death of London, as well as her brother’s rules, and needs excitement to relieve ennui. Everything changes when the man she’s harbored a secret tendre for shows up at her house in the middle of an autumn night trailing gossip, bloodied hands, and quite possibly murder. He demands her brother’s assistance, but with the duke busy with his new life, the responsibility lies with her.As the two are thrown into a sticky web of revenge, forced proximity leads to forbidden desire between the viscount and Caroline. With reputations at stake, society matrons cutting them to ribbons with gossip, and trouble nipping at their heels, they will need to prove their mettle, especially when the madman grows desperate enough to put Graham’s life into jeopardy. If she wants a romance for the ages, Caroline will have to ignore familial expectations as well as her own doubts and risk everything for that chance… providing they both survive.