A refused proposal. A midnight kidnapping. And a dungeon with room for two.Chieftain Sloan Rankin has spent his life proving himself—to his clan, his doubting father, and the one woman he's always wanted. But when Eva MacVey refuses his proposal, his focus shatters at the worst possible moment. An attack is coming. His reckless younger brother is missing. And Sloan is certain he's done enough to protect his people until the unthinkable happens.Eva MacVey believes her late father chose her husband before he died, and fate—not her traitorous heart—should decide her match. Sloan Rankin is not the man she's been waiting for, no matter how she feels when he's near. But when raiders strike Clan Grantham and steal the most vulnerable among them away in the night, Eva is the only witness.Barred from the patrol, Eva sneaks off to hunt the kidnappers herself. Sloan predicts her move and tracks her down, just in time for both of them to land in an enemy dungeon.Trapped together with danger closing in, Eva must decide: keep running from her fate, or fight for the love that's been waiting all along.This story includes:? Friends to Lovers? Unrequited Love (until now)? Forced Proximity? Rescue Romance? Captured Together? Warrior Heroine (archer)? Chieftain Hero? Family Loyalty & Clan PoliticsHeat Level: moderateVibes: Suspenseful, emotional, protective hero, slow-burn surrenderSetting: Medieval Scottish Highlands, Isle of MullSeries: Book 3 of Clans of Mull — a sweeping Highland world of suspense, seers, faeries, and ghosts. Each book delivers a happily ever after but is best read in order.Ending: HEAContent note: Contains themes of sexual abuse.

Alexander Drumming, the Marquis of Warrick, is no saint. Descended from a long line of rakes, he has vowed to stop dallying with the fairer sex. But now he needs a woman-an extraordinary woman to tame his wildcat of a daughter. Intelligent, spirited Mary Callaghan is the perfect nursemaid for the child, but one look at her bedroom eyes and luscious lips and Alexander is tempted to seduce one last woman.For Mary, masquerading as a nanny and enticing the master of the house is all in a day's work-until stolen kisses and passionate caresses distract her from her perilous game. Soon two people who know the risk of mixing danger and desire find themselves on the brink of a shocking scandal, and Alexander is about to discover what happens when he lets an enemy into his house...and his heart.

A standalone gothic romance of reincarnated love, haunting visions, and a dangerous past that refuses to die.After the tragic loss of his wife, Dr. Alexander Dominican will do anything to ensure his baby girl grows up with a mother’s love. A marriage of convenience with sensible, kind-hearted kindergarten teacher Mary Adams feels like the perfect solution.But on the day of their wedding, Mary begins to experience terrifying visions—hallucinations of medieval England that feel all too real. Suddenly, she’s haunted not just by ghosts... but by the memories of another life.As the new mistress of Marchbrook Manor, Mary senses a dark presence stalking her through the halls of the gothic estate. Her grip on reality begins to slip. Is it one of the manor’s secretive servants? The ghost of a tormented soul? Or could the threat be coming from her new husband himself?Alex may be awakening long-buried desires in Mary—but something else has awakened with them. A destiny that’s waited seven centuries to be fulfilled.Can Mary and Alex unravel the threads of fate before history repeats itself?Tangled Memories is a spellbinding blend of gothic suspense, psychological mystery, and reincarnation romance.Step into a love story that transcends time... and uncover the secrets buried deep within Marchbrook Manor.

A Wager For Land and Wealth Sets Two Friends in Conflict While a Woman's Heart Turns to Revenge in Sweet Fire by Jo Goodman— 1852, London; 1869, San Francisco, Samoa, and Sydney, Australia —Told all her life that she was plain, Lydia Chadwick knew no man would come courting. So it was with some suspicion that the shy, sweet, San Francisco heiress woke one morning with a tall, dark, dangerously handsome husband she couldn't recall marrying. Lydia had lost her memory, and was desperate to discover if there was truly a love to remember. For as she looked at Nathan Hunter's lean, muscular frame, she longed to abandon herself to the sensual stranger, and believe—if only for a little while—that the possessive passion in his smoky gray eyes was really for her.Business and pleasure weren't supposed to mix, but in this case Nathan Hunter was willing to make an exception. After all, it was in his best interests to keep his new bride's mind off the secrets of her past and her hatred for him. Keeping focused on his goals proved difficult as Lydia's sweet surrender wove a seductive spell around Nathan's heart, arousing emotions he had thought forever buried.But past transgressions have a way of catching up to the future. When Nathan's former friend and rival, Brigham More, seemingly returns from the dead, he stands to ruin Lydia and Nathan by unleashing an unspeakable secret.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.

Fortune smiles on a former lady turned French governess when she reunites with an ambitious young man from her past in this Victorian romance.When Lady Alexandra Mannerly last saw Malcolm Gordston, he was a poor crofter's son—someone a sheltered duke's daughter would never be allowed to marry. But after scandal rocked her arrogant family, Alex's prospects changed dramatically. Now she leads a quiet life as a governess in Paris—where she meets Malcolm again!Though Alex is embarrassed by her predicament, Malcolm is delighted to see her again.The humble young man has grown up to be a wealthy and powerful department store owner. All he lacks is the woman he never forgot . . .

"Where have you been all my life, Kelly Bowen? If Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, and Lisa Kleypas were to extract their writing DNA, mix it in a blender, and have a love child, Kelly Bowen would be it." -- HeroesandHeartbreakers.comEarl. War hero. Notorious rake. After the Battle of Waterloo, Eli Dawes was presumed dead-and would have happily stayed that way. He's no longer the reckless young man he once was, and only half as pretty. All he wants is to hide away in his country home, where no one can see his scars. But when he tries to sneak into his old bedroom in the middle of the night, he's shocked to find someone already there.Rose Hayward remembers Eli as the arrogant lord who helped her late fiance betray her. Finding him stealing into her art studio doesn't correct her impression. Her only thought is to get him to leave immediately. Yet the tension between them is electric, and she can't help but be drawn to him. He might be back from the dead, but it's Rose who is suddenly feeling very, very much alive.