A lady must pretend to be the mistress of a powerful laird and mysterious pirate in this Scottish medieval romance from an award-winning author.Lady Francine Walsingham cannot believe this warrior is to be her escort into Scotland. It is whispered that Lachlan MacRath has magical powers . . . how else do you explain his success as a pirate? But trust him she must, for a treacherous plot is about to reveal all her secrets . . . and Francine has no choice but to act as his lover to keep her enemies at bay.When Lachlan first sees Francine, the blonde beauty stirs his blood like no woman ever before. As luck would have it, they must now play the besotted couple so he can protect her . . . and Lachlan is determined to use all his seductive prowess to properly woo her into his bed."A marvelously talented author." —New York Times–bestselling author Kat Martin

"Through skillful writing, Ivory captures the subtle sensual pleasures of her colorful characters, creating a sexy variation on My Fair Lady." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)No man, gentleman or otherwise, has ever looked at Lady Edwina Bollash the way the brash, handsome man standing before her is doing now. Edwina has accepted the challenge to transform incorrigible Mick Tremore into a gentleman in just six weeks. And although the linguist is sure she can rise to the task, she isn't at all certain she won't swoon under his frankly sensuous gaze before her job is done.Mick has lived outside of London society long enough to know that appearances can be deceiving. Edwina might look all buttoned up—the perfect English lady—but there is unleashed passion existing just below her placid facade (not to mention a great pair of legs!). And as she prepares him to take his place in society, Mick prepares Edwina to take her place in his heart . . . and in his bed."Well-done protagonists who become more endearing with each chapter; several memorable secondary characters, including a ferret named Freddie; and shimmering sexual tension and page-singeing love scenes recommend this beautifully written romance, which gently but effectively points out some of the inequities women faced during the late Victorian era." —Library Journal"A textbook example of how to generate sexual tension . . . The ending is the perfect touch to this wonderful fairy-tale of a book." —All About Romance

GAMING HELL CHRISTMAS - VOLUME 1: Mysteries abound at the newest Hell in town.A Gift for the Duke's Illegitimate Daughter - Kathy L WheelerMiss Alexandra Blessing, the Duke of Winsome’s illegitimate daughter longs for anonymity and a home of her own where her younger half-siblings don’t commandeer every moment of her day. Escape is imminent—right after her family’s annual Christmas fete. But Alexandra is missing from the ball, and Theodore Millburn must find her before he loses something important: his chance for love.The Merry Widow's Christmas Adventure - Amanda McCabeAnnabelle, Lady Ranstruther, after a year of lonely widowhood is ready for new love—and she knows exactly who she wants—her wild friend, the gorgeous William, Lord Deansley. She fears he doesn't want her, until they meet again at the exclusive, discreet gaming hell la Sous Rose, at Christmas.Will it mean a future of love—or the end of all her dreams?“Miss McCabe’s talent for lively characters and witty dialogue is always a winning combination.” ~ Romantic Times Reviews

How many wishes must one make for a dream to come true?A lady who dreamt of the impossible. A gentleman tempted by fate’s calling. Would destiny show this couple the love they hold for one another?Grace Penrose fled to Scotland to avoid the vicious rumors circulating about her in London. Though they were false, they forced her to accept a position with an insufferable Scottish lord. When he wasn’t questioning Grace about her governess skills, he filled her thoughts with fanciful dreams of him, declaring his unrequited love. She thought he didn’t share her feelings until one rainy night under the Scottish moonlight. Did one kiss change her luck?Calum Lockhart spent his days attempting to keep his siblings out of trouble. With the grand idea of a governess to keep them in line, his mother foiled his attempt by hiring a lady embroiled in her own set of conflicts. Instead of enjoying peaceful days on his estate, he spent them in one disagreement after another with the stubborn miss. Calum was unsure when the governess consumed his every thought. Soon he spent his days waiting for her smile. Could he convince Grace their love prevailed against all rumors?One foolish incident led Grace and Calum toward a ripple effect of scandal. With his protection, Calum offered Grace security against their harmful enemies. Was their destiny within their grasp? Or was a wish just a wish?The Wishful Governess is the second book in Laura A. Barnes’s False Rumor series. If you love governess romances, then you’ll love how Calum falls for Grace’s charms.Treat yourself to The Wishful Governess

He had nothing left to live for but revenge…A humble thatcher’s son, Thomas Rickard left for the Crimean War with a single purpose: to die. Having failed against all odds to achieve his end, he found himself adrift with nothing but his two fists to recommend himself. Hardening his heart, he forged a new resolve: to destroy the earl who’d taken everything from him. Now a wealthy and formidable man, nothing will stop him from settling the score.Not even the object of his enemy’s desire—Harmonia Sedley. For the gorgeous heiress is exactly who Rickard plans to take in recompense.Until she contrived an arrangement that neither could resist…Determined and impassioned, Harmonia Sedley’s ascent to the aristocracy is nearly in hand. Her whole life she’s longed to shed her family’s second-rate reputation. But with her machinations nearly realized, the prospect of a chilly marriage to a cruel earl feels intolerable. She’ll escape—by whatever means. Including a sham engagement to a mysterious stranger hell-bent on vengeance.With the gambit underway, all they need to do is play their parts. The only thing she didn’t account for was the desire Thomas Rickard would stir in her…A note to readers—Wedded Deceit is a historical romance novel of 82,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language.

Love transcends time as a woman from the present and a man from the past challenge fate.Julia feels compelled to renovate the 200-year-old Scottish mansion where she encounters Peter, a ghost haunted by his past. As their connection deepens, Julia is transported to the year 1845, where she becomes entangled in Peter's life and the Christmas preparations in the charming village of Oak Hill. Together, they navigate the delicate balance between the past and the present, fighting to prevent an inevitable tragedy that threatens their newfound love.With each passing moment, Julia's determination grows to rewrite the course of history. Can love truly defy time, or will they be forever caught in the grip of fate's unyielding embrace?