The three sons of a notorious mercenary should never have met...but now that they are sworn allies, the Scottish Borders will never be the same... Denied his rightful legacy, Maximilian de Vries devised a plan to avenge himself upon his father and see his own future secured. Allied with his two half-brothers, he descends upon ancient and mysterious Kilderrick, determined to seize the keep once promised to him, regardless of the price. A woman rumored to be a witch is the sole one bold enough to defy him but Maximilian has a solution—he will take her to wife, whether she be willing or nay, and seal his claim.But this powerful warrior has yet to match wits with Alys Armstrong, a maiden with a thirst for vengeance and a fury that might exceed his own. Alys has no intention of capitulating to the proud and powerful rogue who stole everything from her—no matter how seductive his touch might be—and she does not share his compulsion to fight fair.Bitter enemies from the outset, Maximilian and Alys’ match is a battle of wills. When passion flares, will either of them be able to resist temptation? And when Kilderrick itself is in peril, will they join forces to save the holding they each prize—and the unexpected love they value above all else?

A woman auctioned off to pay a gambling debt finds her only hope lies with a seductive stranger in this Regency romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.   When her father auctions her off to pay his gambling debts, Melissa Seacourt vows that she will be no man's bought bride. Desperate to escape her fate shackled to someone she could never love, Melissa instead is forced to honor and obey the seductive stranger who comes to her rescue.   Purchasing a wife for 20,000 guineas wasn't the end game Nicholas Barrington envisioned when he walked into the notorious Newmarket gambling club. But the innocent Melissa arouses much more than his protective instincts. It will take all of Nick's skill and daring to best a cunning adversary hell-bent on his destruction. With two lives now hanging in the balance, Nick's playing for the highest stakes of all: his future with the woman who won his heart. Dangerous Games is the 2nd book in the Dangerous series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

This "heartwarming" Regency romance about a widow who finds forbidden passion is a "lively and surprising read" from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). Marry the local vicar—a stodgy man with six impossible children. Never! Deborah Percival is determined to discover passion in a man's arms, not duty in a dull marriage. And when she becomes stranded at a countryside inn, tantalizing Anthony Aldercy, the Earl of Burnell, offers her the chance to fulfill her dreams. Deborah knows she should say no—but how can she resist? The earl is determined to repair his reputation—and a marriage to a demure high-born lady of the ton will do this—but he cannot deny Deborah's charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. But when she disappears, he's desperate, so he searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life—and his arms—again. Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted . . . "I love Cathy Maxwell." —Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series

Lady Hermia Briarwood loves being a wallflower.Invisible to the ton, Hermia has made a habit of studying the mad antics of society, and few antics are madder than her own eccentric family's. Love them as she does, she wishes they all enjoyed a bit of quiet. Alas, they do not. Now, in her opinion, being a wallflower is far better than dancing with foolish fellows! Frankly, she can't wait until her required seasons are done, whereupon she can retire to the country and spend her life in blissful solitude. After an accidental encounter with the Earl of Drexel, he offers her everything she's ever dreamed of. A life alone.But how can she possibly keep her sensible heart in check when he unleashes his charm and wounded soul upon her?The Earl of Drexel must find a wife.His family is the very devil. How could he bring anyone else into it? When he discovers Lady Hermia blending into the silk-covered walls at a ball, he cannot deny that she would make him the perfect wife as her only desire is to be left to her own devices. She will expect nothing of him. It's ideal. Quickly, he offers a marriage of convenience. All they have to do is make it to the wedding, then they both will be free! However, he never expects just how much he'll long to seduce his wallflower. Or how she will quite unexpectedly capture his heart. But he has sworn to never make the terrible mistake of naively believing in love.Not when that love might break Hermia’s heart and destroy what is left of his soul.

The tumultuous story of three sisters in 1800s America! Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Isabel Allende, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Imogen Martin.They went in search of gold … but will they ever find happiness? 1848As the gold rush gains sway, all eyes are turning West – and Pennsylvania farmer Scott McLeod wants a piece of the action.En route to San Francisco with his daughters – dutiful Emmeline, responsible Tamsen, and reckless Arabella – McLeod dreams of a better life for them all. But when tragedy strikes and the sisters are stranded on the trail, the dream begins to turn into a nightmare.Determined to prove she can take care of her family herself, Tamsen resorts to desperate measures – but she picks the wrong person to mess with when she steals Dan Tallant’s horses. Soon a love-hate relationship is simmering between the pair, but can Dan protect the stubborn Tamsen from the hazards of the gold rush trail?Tamsen, meanwhile, is secretly relishing the independence her new life brings – until a case of mistaken identity has tragic consequences. And when Arabella’s wayward spirit drives her sister to make a rash decision, a terrible ordeal awaits the young girl…DAUGHTERS OF THE SOUTH WIND is a sweeping historical American epic. It is the first book in the Daughters of America Saga series and follows the tumultuous history of the McLeod sisters and their lives and loves.THE DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA SAGA:BOOK 1: Daughters of the South WindBOOK 2: Daughters of the Wild CountryBOOK 3: Daughters of the Far IslandsBOOK 4: Daughters of the Opal SkiesBOOK 5: Daughters of the Misty IslesBOOK 6: Daughters of the Shining CityBOOK 7: Daughters of the StormBOOK 8: Daughters of the Silver Screen