"A sharp-witted and sharp-tongued heroine closely guards the secret of her past from an equally determined hero with a few secrets of his own in the latest sinfully sensual, superbly written addition to Kleypas' wickedly funny Hathaway series." —Booklist (starred review)"Lisa Kleypas is the best." —Sarah MacLean, New York Times–bestselling authorFor two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response—and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever—unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires . . .Praise for the series"Will leave you breathless." —Romantic Times Book Review"Kleypas's effortless style makes for another sexy exploration of 19th-century passion and peccadilloes, riveting from start to finish." —Publishers Weekly"Captivating . . . The love story brims with humor and touches of pathos as the characters struggle with lost love and relinquishing grief to embrace life anew." —Fresh Fiction

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Heart of Ashes, a Highlander falls for his beautiful hostage in this enemies-to lovers historical romance.Protecting Her Was His PassionHigh-born though she is, Kate Campbell isn't afraid to draw her sword. When raiders strike, she rushes into the fray . . .and is lucky when a mysterious Highlander shields her from a deadly blow. Swept onto his stallion, she soon discovers that her rescuer is her clan's most hated enemy: Callum MacGregor, the man they call The Devil. Yet she cannot ignore his achingly tender touch or the way his fiery gaze leaves her breathless.Possessing Her Would Be His PleasureCallum MacGregor has taken many Campbell lives, but he's never saved one—until now. Mesmerized by this spirited lass, he wants her by his side, even if it means holding her for ransom. As his fingers graze her sumptuous curves and tangle in her unruly tresses, Callum realizes Kate Campbell is his most dangerous foe of all. For he can't make love to her without betraying his kinsmen and his honor . . .and surrendering his heart forever."Quinn captures the aura of the Highlands brilliantly, delivering a tale rife with Scottish lore and infamous feuds. She combines passion, history, danger and intrigue to perfection." —Romantic Times BookClub Magazine

Waiting for one’s fiancé to set a date is never fun. Particularly when one is a veritable wallflower with little chance of anything better coming along. More so when said fiancé’s brother is paying particular attention to one’s life and causing all sorts of confusing emotions.All Miss Augusta Snow wants is for Henry to return home and set the date. If that means trying as hard as she can to break out of her quiet temperament to gain his attention, then she’ll do her best. But it seems she’s attracted the wrong brother’s attention…The brooding Miles Stanton, Viscount Ashwick has always been quietly fascinating to her. She knows he was a little less than a gentleman in his past but she cannot help be intrigued now that he is showing interest in her wellbeing. He only intended to protect his brother’s interests…Miles always had a soft spot for Gus. However, everyone knew she was meant for his brother and all he wants is for her to be happy—especially with the spectres of his past hanging over him and guaranteeing to bring trouble. He has to protect Augusta from doing something silly and somehow persuade Henry to cease being a fool and return home. All the while ignoring his feelings for her…Augusta’s plans to show Henry that she is not just some dull wallflower seemed doomed to fail and now Miles is back in her life and behaving…well…strangely. She cannot help but wonder if she has been hanging her hopes on the wrong brother this whole time.

THE ASTONISHING INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER“An extraordinary historical romance . . . One of the best to date.” Chicago Sun-TimesEngland, 1635. Ten-year-old Thomazine Heron’s life is shattered when a deadly illness robs her of her father and brother, leaving her an orphan and heiress. Torn from her beloved home and sent to live with distant relatives at the grand Goldhayes estate in Suffolk, Thomazine must adjust to a new world of unfamiliar faces, rigid expectations, and buried secrets"I had been reared in an independent spirit, you see, and I took against being pushed hither and thither like a backgammon counter."As she comes of age during the turbulent years leading to the English Civil War, Thomazine’s journey is one of transformation—from spirited child to determined young woman, fiercely loyal to those she loves and unwilling to submit to the dictates of society. In a world where family ties are tested and political allegiances are shifting, she finds strength, friendship, and the first stirrings of forbidden love.As Thomazine grows into young womanhood at Goldhayes, amidst the tightening grip of civil unrest, her path crosses with that of Francis Heron—her cousin by blood, but her equal in spirit. What begins as childhood camaraderie deepens over the years into a bond laced with tension, loyalty, and a love neither of them dares name. In a time when duty and bloodlines dictate fate, Thomazine finds herself torn between the world she was born into and the one her heart longs to claim."I shall just refuse. There's little they can do to me, and whatever they do can't last forever. I'm a Heron, you see, and our motto is 'No surrender'."The Moon in the Water is the powerful first volume in The Heron Saga, perfect for fans of Sharon Penman, Philippa Gregory, and Diana Gabaldon.Praise for Pamela Belle:‘An outstanding historical novelist, Belle now adds another volume to her impressively researched and crafted series set during the English Civil Wars.’ Publishers Weekly‘A lovely warm tapestry of a book, weaving together suspense and drama with a bittersweet love story.’ Rosemary Sutcliff, bestselling author‘A gifted storyteller . . . who can conjure up a period of history so that we can smell, hear and see it.’ Sarah Harrison, author of The Flowers of the Field

Naval CommanderMalcolm Iveson returns to London and receives a new assignment to discover missing artifacts smuggled into England. His instructions are simple; take up his title as the Marquess of Kingsbury, pretend to be looking for a wife, and discreetly uncover who is behind the stolen artifacts. Falling head over heels for the daughter of his prime suspect was not the plan.At the mercy of her cruel father, wallflower Adeline Amberley is trying to find a way to save her family from scandal. She is clever enough to know that the artifacts her father claims are from an archaeological dig are most likely stolen. But the more secrets she uncovers, the more alone she feels. One person, the irreverent Lord Kingsbury, constantly confuses her with his attention and his compliments. Could she trust him to help her?Malcolm kidnaps his damsel-in-distress and they embark on a road trip fraught with bad weather, hired thugs, betrayal and inns with only one bed. As Malcolm peels back the layers of Adeline’s secrets, will his desire overpower his deference to his duty?

When rules define him, and defiance defines her, but passion changes everything.Miss Phoebe Langley is wilful, outspoken, and finally free to live life on her own terms. Those terms do not include marriage or obedience—but they do include the scandalous decision to go into business.Unfortunately, her path keeps crossing with Lord Finneous Levermarch, a rigid, condescending man who is far too handsome for his own good. He believes a wife should be gentle, sweet, and unquestioning—three things Phoebe has never been and never intends to become.Finn has never met a woman who challenges his self-control—or his convictions—quite like Phoebe Langley. She defies society’s rules, speaks her mind without apology, and unsettles him in ways he does not wish to examine. She is everything he insists he does not want in a wife… and the only woman he cannot stop thinking about.TropesEnemies to loversOpposites attractHidden identityRomantic suspenseFall into a world of daring heroines, stolen kisses, and irresistible rogues in USA Today bestselling author Wendy Vella’s Regency romance series.BOOKS IN THE LANGLEY SISTERS SERIESLady In DisguiseLady In DemandLady In DistressThe Lady Plays Her AceThe Lady Seals Her FateThe Lady's Dangerous LoveThe Lady’s Forbidden Love