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?

The Hancocks and Ashfords have had a long-standing feud between their families long before Miss Jane Hancock couldn't stand the sight of gentleman farmer Adam Ashford. But after both families fall on hard times and an unscrupulous creditor forces Jane and Adam to sign a devil's bargain, they'll finally understand the true meaning of keeping your enemies close at hand.The terms of this bargain? Locate a lost treasure shrouded in deception and mystery. The catch? Only one can claim it to win...the loser is left to ruin.As Jane and Adam embark on a trek throughout England they plan to hate their adversary, no matter how attractive, generous, and kind they are.Sometimes, plans change...

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.

Three years ago, Rosalind Courtenay stumbled from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first, where she has been trapped ever since, leaving her husband and infant son behind. Now she’s found her way back.
The problem, of course, is how to explain her absence to her husband. Does he think she abandoned him? Has he remarried? Is he happy in a new life? Rosalind decides to don a disguise in hopes of answering her questions before showing up on his doorstep. Instead, a twist of fate has her mistaken for her young son’s new governess.
Rosalind has every intention of revealing herself as soon as August returns home from business. Until then, she’ll get to know her son, a quiet child who has inexplicably been abandoned by an endless stream of governesses. That’s when the hauntings begin. Rosalind has finally come home and something—or someone—doesn’t just want her gone. They want her dead.