Defending Her Was His Duty Skilled with a sword and quick with her wit, Scottish rebel Claire Stuart cannot be tamed. And nothing can deter her from rescuing her beloved sister and saving them both from arranged marriages--not even the handsome Highlander who vows to protect Claire. His scorching gaze and fiery kiss bring her to the brink of surrender, but she belongs to no man... Seducing Her Would Be His Reward Graham Grant has had his share of lasses. But he has never met one as headstrong or as bonnie as Claire--or one with such desperate, dnagerous plans. Helping her could betray his honor, his country, and more. Graham can't claim her. Yet everything in him says: Take her, make her yours, teach her pleasure, and never let her go.

Fate is fickle. And fate has decided it is time for a hardened duke to do the impossible—let love into his life.A lady on the wrong side of the ocean.Lost and wandering the woods, Miss Wynne Theaton was surviving quite nicely until Rowen Lockton appeared. He saves her from getting trampled by a thief’s horse, but then becomes insistent on showing her where she truly is.A duke refusing to deny fate.Fate tossed Miss Theaton into his path, and Rowen Lockton, the Duke of Letson, is not one to deny fate. But the woman comes with a host of problems, not the least of which is her belief that she is in another country. An undeniable attraction neither expected.He was not looking for a wife. She was only searching for home. But fate has very different plans for the two of them—if they can survive not only forgotten secrets, but demons of the past.The Lords of Fate: Steamy historical romance featuring strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure. (Note: While characters you know and love will pop in and out of the Lords of Fate and Hold Your Breath books, each one is a stand-alone story, and they can be read individually in any order.)

"...splendid...witty...complete with eccentric characters and highly amusing antics." ~RT Book ReviewsLady Sophia has seen enough death and loss in the military hospital to last her a lifetime. So, when the wildly handsome Major Anthony Wycylff, whom she's been caring for these past months, is given no hope of survival, she grants him his fondest wish—her promise to marry.Then the blasted man recovers! The only thing that kept Anthony from giving into death was Sophia's promise to marry him. Now he's determined to claim his bride. The right flanking attack will bring him closer to her manor, her parlor, then her bedroom. Terms of surrender should quickly follow. But the only terms Sophia will hear are terms of love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The LADY'S LESSONS SERIES is rich in Regency period detail and will be appreciated by fans of Jann Rowland, Meredith Duran, Julia Quinn, Elisa Braden, Tessa Dare and Loretta Chase.LADY'S LESSONS SERIES, in series orderRules for a LadyMajor Wyclyff's CampaignMiss Woodley's Kissing ExperimentREGENCY RAGS TO RICHES, in series orderNo Place for a LadyDevil's BargainAlmost an AngelThe Dragon EarlMEET JADE LEE: Jade Lee, a USA Today bestseller, has two passions (well, except for her family, but that's a given). She loves dreaming up stories and playing racquetball, not always in that order. When her pro-racquetball career ended with a pair of very bad knees, she turned her attention to writing. An author of more than 40 romance novels, she's decided that life can be full of joy without ever getting up from her chair.

"The author improves with each novel she writes." - Holly, eBook Discovery reviewer A chance encounter…a whispered confession overheard…A time traveler shares the startling words spoken by an old man murmuring broken memories from a bygone era. Could the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 have been the result of a deliberate act of sabotage rather than a chance collision with an iceberg in the middle of the cold Atlantic Ocean?Peter and Elani, novice travelers, are eager to take on the assignment to discover the truth behind the legendary ship's demise. Petra and Kipp, their mentors, must accompany the two youngsters and assure they conduct their investigations per the symbiont code of behavior with no disruption to the timeline of history. In their guise of human siblings accompanied by their loyal canine companions, the four symbionts must travel back in time incognito and become passengers –as well as investigators – on the doomed ship. They face a race against time and history in order to discover the truth before the Titanic completes her fateful voyage to the ocean's floor. "I love the relationship between Petra and Kipp." - VM, verified reviewerTHE SYMBIONT TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURES,i>The SymbiontTombstone, 1881Whitechapel, 1888The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862Titanic, 1912A Conspiracy to Murder, 1865Robin Hood, 1192

About the Author T.L.B. Wood began her love of literature at an early age, encouraged by her mother who was an English teacher. She and her husband share a love of nature and animals, and more than one rescued dog or cat has found a forever home with the Wood family.T.L.B. is an author in many genres: the inspirational romance In the Eye of Hugo, a paranormal history The Way of Telitha, the science fiction novels The Last Child of Tole and The Ambassador from Tole, and the epic fantasy The Eagles of Arundell.She is best known for her young adult Symbiont Time Travel Adventure Series, which includes the books The Symbiont, Tombstone, 1881, Whitechapel, 1888 and the forthcoming The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862and Titanic, 1912.In that series, time travelers with an eye for detail and a nose for trouble travel from the present era to investigate history's great mysteries. Humans think Petra is one of their own, a young woman accompanied by Kipp, her seemingly canine companion. But the reality is that Kipp and Petra are a bonded pair of telepaths in search of adventure.T.L.B. has been described by reviewers as writing characters that "feel like old friends" with her "intelligent writing and research," and "improves with every book she writes."Join the adventure!

2025 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Mystery - Historical genreSome secrets are worth stealing. Some hearts are harder to escape.Lady Elsbeth Caldwell has long suspected that her stepfather is hiding something far more sinister behind his polished façade. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on an investigation that leads her to take desperate measures, including robbing a passing coach under the cover of night. Unfortunately, the coach belongs to Niles Drayton, Earl of Westcott—a man with a sharp tongue, a sharper wit, and a maddening ability to remain amused in even the most scandalous circumstances.Niles has no patience for matchmaking schemes, particularly those orchestrated by his well-meaning aunt. But when he’s introduced to the opinionated and undeniably intriguing Lady Elsbeth, he is determined to keep her as far away from his sister—and himself—as possible.As threats begin to close in around Elsbeth, Niles is pulled deeper into her world. What begins as a reluctant association soon becomes an uneasy alliance, and then something far more dangerous: a fragile, undeniable connection. When long-buried secrets come to light and the true extent of the deception surrounding Elsbeth is revealed, the two must trust each other if they hope to survive.Because this time, it isn’t just Elsbeth’s heart at risk—it’s her life.As the first novel in the series by author Laura Beers, An Improbable Scheme starts the Courting the Unconventional series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.Other series by Laura Beers include The Beckett Files, Regency Brides: A Promise of Love, Proper Regency Matchmakers, Regency Spies & Secrets, Gentlemen of London, Lords & Ladies of Mayfair and The Lockwood Family.

She was trying to escape one unwanted marriage. She never expected to end up in a deliciously inconvenient one with her brother’s brooding best friend.Lady Georgiana Chadwick is done being a pawn in Society’s games. She has no intention of marrying the ancient marquess her father has chosen for her, no matter how many debts the match would settle. With a daring escape plan in motion, Georgie is finally ready to take control of her life—until her brother’s best friend, Lord Jason Pemberton, Earl of Pembroke, catches her in the act.Jason has no interest in playing the hero. Haunted by the past and determined to keep his heart safely locked away, he only agreed to watch over Georgiana as a favor. But the stubborn, sharp-tongued wallflower is nothing like he expected. She’s infuriating, reckless, far too tempting…and suddenly very much his problem.When one daring escape leads to a very public scandal, there’s only one respectable solution: a marriage of convenience. Now Georgie and Jason are trapped together in delicious forced proximity, matching wits, trading barbs, and trying very hard not to want each other.But the longer they share a house, a future, and one inconveniently irresistible attraction, the harder it becomes to tell where duty ends and desire begins. What started as a scandalous rescue may become the one thing neither of them expected: a forever kind of love.Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, sizzling chemistry, and a bold wallflower who refuses to play by the rules, this witty Regency romance is perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s charm and Sarah MacLean’s edge. Book 1 of 3.Praise for The Wallflower's Great Escape:"...entertaining from the beginning to the very end."—5-star Amazon review"Most imaginative book I've read in awhile."—5-star GoodReads reviewThis book was rewritten and expanded in April 2026.