There are only three things Bow Street runner Georgina Jenkins knows about the man she pulls out of the Thames. His name, his lack of memory, and the fact that he’s in trouble. As the only female detective, Georgie lives by two rules -- to seek justice where warranted and to never be swayed by emotion. Unable to turn away from anyone who needs her help, she must solve the mystery of the handsome stranger affected with amnesia. The more she learns about him, however, the more she becomes certain that he must belong to the world of lords and ladies that have caused her so much pain.He may not remember anything about himself except the name engraved on the medallion upon his chest, but Leo does know one thing -- he is in trouble. When he opens his eyes to his saviour, he is instantly captivated, and begs her to keep his presence secret. She reluctantly agrees, and Leo finds himself growing ever more attracted to the woman who is keeping him safe.Georgie and Leo cannot deny their feelings for each other, but know nothing can come of them until the honorable Leo determines whether he is promised to another. He is afraid, however, that once he regains access to his memories, he might realize he was better off without them. For all they seem to do is to put him and those he loves in continued danger -- a danger that even Georgie might not be able to fight. Especially not when she learns the truth.Is love between two people who have no right to be together enough to overcome honor, pride, and, most importantly, the past?This Regency romance contains some steamy content.

A Novelist's Fanciful Obsession with a Dark-Eyed Knight Becomes Reality in BEFORE I WAKE, a Historical Time-Travel Romance by Mary Ellen Johnson13th Century England, Tintagel Castle Historical novelist Magdalena Moore is haunted by the black-haired, black-eyed knight she first encountered during a past life regression. Across a lifetime, Magdalena searches for the truth about Ranulf Navarre and Jane Dreigh. At Tintagel Castle, Magdalena is miraculously transported to thirteenth-century England, where she is Lady Jane, and Lord Navarre is her husband. But Ranulf is not the man of her imagination. Why is Ranulf so cold and Janey so erratic? What secrets are they hiding? When England plunges into civil war, Ranulf backs the wrong side. Knowing he is destined to die in battle, Magdalena tries desperately to cheat fate, save Ranulf, and finally find happiness. But secrets can ruin everything, and Magdelena's secret is too fantastical to be believed. Publisher's Note: Readers passionate about history will appreciate the author's penchant for detail and accuracy. In keeping with the era, this story contains scenes of brutality which are true to the time and man's timeless inhumanity. There are a limited number of sexual scenes with some vulgarity characteristic of the time. THE TRAVELS ACROSS TIME SERIESBefore I Wake Eternal BelovedTHE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, in series orderThe Lion and the Leopard A Knight There Was Within A Forest Dark A Child Upon The Throne Lords Among the Ruins The Flames of RebellionMEET MARY ELLEN JOHNSON Her passion for Medieval England sparked Mary Ellen Johnson's writing career. Her first medieval historical, The Lion and the Leopard, was followed by The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter, a historical novel based on the Alfred Noyes poem, "The Highwayman." (Published under the pseudonym, Mary Ellen Dennis.) Landlord was chosen as one of the top 100 historical romances of 2013. After taking a twenty-year detour in a quixotic quest to change the world—rather like Arthurian knights' quests to find the holy grail, which ended in similar failure—Mary Ellen has happily returned to historical fiction writing and her favorite time period, the tumultuous fourteenth century. Her six-book series, Knights of England, follows the fortunes of the characters (and their progeny) introduced in The Lion and the Leopard through the Black Death, the reign of that most gloriously medieval of monarchs, Edward III, the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, and ends with the deposition and murder of Richard II in 1399. There is nothing Mary Ellen loves more than bringing Medieval England alive for the reader. She particularly enjoys researching battles, campaigns, the daily lives of both lord and peasant, and trying to figure out our ancestors' thought processes, particularly how they viewed their world. Oh, and did she mention the castles and cathedrals? Mary Ellen likes to say her favorite place in the world is standing before the tomb of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral. (Hyperbole, of course, since Mary Ellen is not that well-traveled and her favorite places are probably wherever her kids and grandkids reside.) However—and the very recounting gives her chills—a distant cousin recently shared the results of her years-long genealogical research on the family tree. When flipping back through the centuries, Mary Ellen began finding hauntingly familiar names—John of Gaunt, Edward the Black Prince, Edward II, Edward III, even Richard the Lionheart! All the historical characters she's spent a lifetime reading and writing about! How can that be? Genetic memory? Reincarnation? She has no idea, but you can bet she'll be exploring the possibilities in future novels!

Butterflies bring them together but will love capture her heart?Georgiana Linfield is a lady biologist who is determined to travel the world. Upon arriving in London for the Season, she decides the best way to fulfil her dreams is to find an amenable husband to indulge her every whim. Refusing to give up her interest in natural history for a dull domestic life, she sets out to forge a different path for herself.When her father's elderly cousin asks her to set his natural history collection in order, she accepts his request with joy. However, the task brings her into almost daily contact with his godson, Sir Giles Tavistock, a renowned entomologist, who regards her with some suspicion. When Sir Giles discovers her skills as a scientific illustrator, he asks her to sketch his South American butterfly collection, and they forge an uneasy truce.Their tenuous connection is shattered, however, when Sir Giles believes a rumour casting Georgiana in a far from flattering light. Vowing to have nothing more to do with him, she keeps him at a distance. But when the baronet's butterflies attract unwanted attention, a series of events unravel that make Georgiana wonder if the famous collector might have done the impossible and captured her heart.*Please note that The Baronet's Lady Biologist is a sweet and clean traditional Regency romance.Alissa Baxter's Regency Series:The Linfield Ladies Series (in Kindle Unlimited)The Earl's Lady GeologistThe Viscount's Lady NovelistThe Baronet's Lady BiologistThe Grantham Girls Series (in Kindle Unlimited)The Duke and the Lady GardenerThe Baron and the Lady ChemistThe Lord and the Lady Astronomer

Bennett Lockwood, Earl of Dunsby, should feel nothing but contentment in his life, yet an unfulfilled longing tug at his heart. Despite past heartbreak, he yearns for a love match. When he discovers an injured young woman in the woodlands, he finds himself drawn to her, especially as she struggles to recall her past.Delphine, Countess of Dunrobin, awakens to find herself in unfamiliar surroundings, her past shrouded in uncertainty. Grateful for her rescue, she leans on the Lockwood family for support, particularly Bennett, whose kindness captivates her.As Delphine recovers, Bennett’s feelings deepen, even as she resolutely declares her reluctance to marry. When visitors arrive to take Delphine home, Bennett senses danger in their motives and vows to protect her at all costs. With any chance of a future together now threatened, he must confront his own desires and decide whether to fight for love against all odds. As the second novel in the series by author Laura Beers, A Brilliant Alliance continues The Lockwood Family 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 and Lords & Ladies of Mayfair.