When an intimate secret ruins a young bride’s wedding, all she can do is follow her heart in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Regency romance.Lovely Alice Lacey is a true Incomparable, and her marriage to the Duke of Ferrant is set to be the event of the Season. No one knows that she secretly loves someone else. No one, that is, but a clever talking mynah bird who announces her intimacies at the worst possible moment!Now Alice's marriage is off to a decidedly frigid start, and her new husband is soon rumored to be seeing another woman. But the more her world turns inside out, the more Alice discovers that the man she thought she loved was never what he appeared to be, and the man she married is something far more than she'd hoped. Now all she must do is convince her husband that their match was meant to be  . . .

Married for convenience and hastily separated, a couple on the brink of divorce fall in love in this Regency romance from a New York Times bestseller.Hell hath no fury like a bride scorned!Highborn country heiress Mallory Edwards was dutifully fulfilling family obligations when she exchanged marriage vows with a dashing gentleman she barely knew. But the charming beast abandoned her on their wedding night. Years later—facing prison because of her husband's debts—she has finally found the blackguard, John Barron, again. And she's not leaving until the faithless rogue grants her a divorce!John is enchanted by this delightful hellion who causes a scene at his London soirée. Could this be the forgotten rural miss whom his father once forced him to wed? Now that Mallory's reentered his life, John desperately wants her to stay—and not merely to help him snare the criminal who is ruining them both. But winning her hardened heart will take more than sweet words and sensuous kisses—he will have to become the caring, thoughtful husband who is truly worthy of her passion and her love.Praise for Cathy Maxwell:“An author who understands the human heart and whose stories touch our souls.” —Romantic Times“I love Cathy Maxwell!” –New York Times–bestselling author Julia Quinn

"A sparkling gem for your keeper shelf!" ~ RT Book ReviewsThe year is 1814 and Grey St. James, Viscount Altburne, has escaped from Napoleon’s prison on the rocky isle of Mont St. Michel. Desperate and dangerous, he is a far cry from the rakish nobleman who broke hearts in Regency London.High in a tower in her uncle Nicholai's French château, Natalya Beauvisage is writing a romantic novel. At 26, she is beautiful but hardly marriageable, devoted instead to being an author. However, when a potently attractive stranger appears to hold her at knifepoint, Natalya thrills to a flesh-and-blood man.Grey must escape from France and Natalya longs to return to America, so they form an unlikely alliance, traveling together in disguise. Natalya is caught up in a passionate fantasy that surpasses any she could imagine, but Grey’s heart is imprisoned by dark secrets that must be uncovered before he can open his heart to love...Reunite with the couples from STOLEN BY A PIRATE, RESCUED BY A ROGUE, TOUCH THE SUN, and SPRING FIRES in this captivating, witty historical romance.Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family:1 – STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a novella prequel to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)2 – RESCUED BY A ROGUE (originally published as CAROLINE) (Alec & Caro)3 – TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)4 – SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)5 – HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)The 2 Rakes & Rebels series feature intertwining characters...Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family:1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)8 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!! ~ Elizabeth Clayton, Amazon reader

Three bestselling series starters, three different series, all in one collection! Enjoy these first in series books which include:The Thief's Countess: Border Series Book OneA thief turned reluctant protector. A countess who resents but can't resist him.Sir Geoffrey has dedicated his life to exacting revenge on the men who killed his parents and stole his birthright. The son of a baron, he has been reduced to stealing the resources he needs to reclaim his family legacy. Just when he’s on the verge ofsuccess, his uncle asks him to help protect a wealthy countess. It’s a distraction Geoffrey resents, even more so when he meets Lady Sara. The gorgeous, complicated and alluring lady is everything he’d want in a woman—and everything he can’t have.With her betrothed coming to claim her hand in marriage and a distant cousin intent on usurping her earldom, Lady Sara Caiser feels beset by controlling men. As if that weren’t enough, her father’s deathbed request was for two lawless border reivers toserve as her protectors. Despite her misgivings, an undeniable attraction pulls her into Sir Geoffrey’s arms. The man she thought nothing more than a thief is more dangerous than she believed, for he’s noble, caring and sinfully attractive. As thethreats against her continue to mount, Sara must decide what’s more important—her duty or her heart.The Blacksmith: Order of the Broken Blade Book OneLove was never part of the mission.Lance Wayland has a secret purpose for becoming Stanton Castle’s new smith. He and his three closest friends are the founding members of the Order of the Broken Blade, formed to blunt the power of King John, whose outrageous taxes and unjust laws have taken a toll on their country. To succeed, they need money and men, both of which they can get from the Earl of Stanton. Lance’s mission can only be waylaid by one thing—his interest in the earl’s lovely daughter.Idalia knows better than to think she’ll be allowed to marry a smith.Yet Lance Wayland is the most compelling man she’s ever met—a welcome diversion from the stresses of running Stanton Castle and her mother’s illness. She knows the entanglement can go nowhere, their connection grows stronger each time they see each other.Fate seems determined to keep them apart.But Lance and Idalia are drawn together like moths to a flame. Can Lance pursue the woman he loves without betraying the order to which he’s pledged his troth?The King's Commander: Kingdoms of Meria Book OneHe cared only for duty—until he met the one woman who could claim his heart.My mission is clear.I’m to go to Murwood End, the land of the Voyagers, to retrieve the king’s secret son. With the heir dead, it’s our only hope for saving our kingdom from those who would destroy us.But complications arise from the start. No one knows when the king’s son will return from his latest mission, or at least no one will say. And his closest friend—a woman, a Garra—seems to loathe me on sight. A further complication: I’m completelycaptivated by her. In Meria, Garra practice their healing arts in secret, but there’s nothing covert about this bold, beautiful woman.In the beginning, I tell myself I’m only pursuing Aedre Lorenson for her connection to the king’s son, but I know it for a lie. She has awakened something in me, and I’m torn between doing my duty as the king’s commander and following my heart.The books in this collection are each book ones in their respective series and not related to each other.

A heartwarming tale of love, family, and second chances set against the rugged beauty of the Old West.For years, Maria has dedicated her life to the Archer family and their sprawling ranch in the heart of Tombstone. A gifted cook and steadfast friend, she has been the glue that held the family together after the tragic loss of its matriarch. But beneath her quiet strength lies a heart that once yearned for love—and still carries the scars of its absence.When Diego, the man she loved and lost years ago, unexpectedly returns, Maria is forced to confront the life she’s built and the dreams she left behind. Diego’s reappearance stirs memories she thought were long buried, and he brings with him a promise of love rekindled. But after decades apart, can Maria open her heart to the man who once walked away?As the Archer family prepares for the most joyous Christmas celebration the ranch has seen in years, secrets, laughter, and long-held dreams collide. Amid the laughter of children, the smell of Katie’s cherished gingerbread, and the warmth of a crackling fire, Maria discovers that love doesn’t diminish with time—it deepens.Christmas at Archer Ranch is a poignant story of resilience, belonging, and the enduring power of family. Perfect for fans of historical romance and heartfelt tales of second chances, this novel will leave you laughing, crying, and believing in the timeless magic of love.

Miss Amelia Caroline Bradfordham, daughter of Viscount Bradfordham, was mortified to discover her father had given her hand in marriage to Viscount Julian Carlton Grenbridge to settle a debt after a ruinous loss at cards.Although Amelia and Julian had met socially a few years before, she believed him to be an angry, brooding man much like her father. Furthermore, he had already buried two wives. Though she had no choice but to marry Julian, he assured her that he would not force her to his bed.Three days into their marriage, the Secretary of State for War and the Colonies asked Julian to use his yacht on a secret mission. A couple on their honeymoon would be their cover story. They would be in tighter quarters. Would he continue to honor his promise?