Charlotte Gairdner has been trapped in a cold marriage with the Duke of Dandridge since he abandoned her on their disastrous wedding night. Years later and desperate for freedom, Charlotte is finally ready to escape her estranged husband’s icy grip on her heart.But just as freedom seems within reach, the duke returns with a demand for an heir, sparking a seductive game of cat and mouse. As old wounds are reopened and buried secrets come to light, their undeniable chemistry reignites, blending passion and betrayal.Navigating a thin line between hatred and desire, can the duke and duchess heal their fractured union, or will their past destroy their second chance at love?

An unexpected passion ignites as secrets are exposed in Sophie Barnes's captivating Regency-set romanceDespite the diversions offered at Thorncliff Manor, former spy James, the Earl of Woodford, has one purpose in staying there. He must find an encoded book that exposes a conspiracy within the British aristocracy. And he must do so without revealing his purpose to the clever, tempting Chloe Heartly. The lady has a knack for appearing wherever it is least convenient. In the library. In the salon. And, especially, in his arms . . .Somewhere within Thorncliff's labyrinth of rooms lies the journal Chloe desperately seeks. When she realizes the brooding, handsome earl is hunting the same quarry, Chloe enters into an uneasy partnership. But in the face of public danger and enemies hiding in plain sight, both must decide how much they're willing to risk to solve the mysteries of the heart.

Bought by her husband…Bound by secrets of their past!The start of The Lochmore Legacy—a Scottish castle through the ages! Earl’s daughter Flora McCrieff brought shame on her family once. Now she discovers she must wed impossibly rich but lowborn Lachlan McNeill. He’s undeniably handsome, but a man of few words. Despite the attraction that burns between them, can she reach beyond his impeccable clothing to find the emotions he’s locked away for so long?The Lochmore Legacy collectionBook 1 — His Convenient Highland WeddingBook 2 — Unlaced by the Highland Duke by Lara Temple Book 3 — A Runaway Bride for the Highlander by Elisabeth Hobbes Book 4 — Secrets of a Highland Warrior by Nicole Locke“Well, what can I say about this? Only that it is perfection! … A riveting, enthralling utterly romantic, love story that captures the reader’s attention from the first page, and takes you on a beautifully romantic and thrilling journey”— Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake“I was completely charmed yet again by Janice Preston’s writing … It really is a story to lose yourself in!”— Rae Reads on Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake

A battle-scarred Scottish duke. A substitute bride. A haunted castle full of secrets.Roberta “Birdie” Talbot is tired of being practical. As the penniless daughter of a reckless baron, she’s spent years holding her family together. So when a case of mistaken identity offers her a way out—and a chance for adventure—she takes it.All the way to the Highlands.All the way to a crumbling castle.All the way into the arms of a brooding duke.Gabriel Eversleigh, Duke of Dunross, didn’t plan to survive Waterloo—let alone return home and wed a stranger. His bride was supposed to be quiet, dutiful, and easy to ignore. Instead, he gets Birdie: bold, curious, and entirely unwilling to be dismissed.But Birdie has secrets of her own. And as she confronts the shadows of Gabriel’s past—and stirs up a mystery hidden deep within the castle walls—they both discover that some ghosts don’t stay buried.A Beauty and the Beast–inspired Regency romance featuring: A bride swap A haunted Scottish castle A scarred, brooding duke A determined heroine Sweet slow-burn romance (closed-door)Content note: Contains non-graphic themes of war, PTSD, and suicide.???This Beauty and the Beast variation is a sweet Regency romance and a standalone that is part of the Wishing Well series, which can be read in any order.The Wishing Well Series:Lucy and the Duke of SecretsArabella and the Reluctant DukeBirdie and the Beastly DukePenelope and the Wicked Duke

A Jaded Contemporary Romance Novelist Finds Love in 14th Century Ireland in Eternal Beloved, a Historical Time-Travel Romance by Mary Ellen Johnson—14th Century Ireland—Bel Lucy might be the wildly successful owner of Bella Publishing, specializing in romances, steamy and sweet, but she doesn't believe in love. Bel certainly doesn't believe in love after a wrong turn in the haunted Castle by the Sea lands her in fourteenth-century Ireland where she is forced to endure the company of the musclebound—not to mention poorly groomed—knight, Alaric DeLaMer.In a time of famine and civil war, Alaric proves to be Bel's protector while dismissing Bel as a prickly creature who delights in goading him with ridiculous tales. When a duplicitous alchemist sends Bel back to the 21st century, Bel discovers she can never be happy in any time or place—unless its beside Alaric, the complete opposite of Bel's imagined romance heroes.Realizing she was happier in the 14th century, Bel risks everything to battle her way back to Alaric but will her eternal beloved be waiting in his Castle by the Sea?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 WakeEternal BelovedThe Golden Promise of Cripple CreekTHE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND SERIESThe Lion and the LeopardA Knight There WasWithin A Forest DarkA Child Upon The ThroneLords Among the RuinsThe Flames of RebellionMary Ellen Johnson's passion for Medieval England ignited her writing career. Her debut medieval historical, The Lion and the Leopard, was followed by The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter, a historical novel inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem The Highwayman (published under the pseudonym Mary Ellen Dennis). Landlord was later named one of the top 100 historical romances of 2013. After a twenty-year detour in a quixotic quest to change the world, Mary Ellen happily returned to her first love: historical fiction. She especially delights in exploring the tumultuous fourteenth century. Her six-book Knights of England series traces the fortunes of the characters introduced in The Lion and the Leopard and their descendants, weaving through the Black Death, the reign of Edward III, the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and concluding with the deposition and death of Richard II in 1399. Mary Ellen is passionate about bringing Medieval England vividly to life for readers. She relishes researching battles, campaigns, daily life across social classes, and the worldview of her subjects—along with castles and cathedrals. One of her favorite places to visit is Canterbury Cathedral, where she stands in awe before the tomb of the Black Prince. Recently, a distant cousin shared years of genealogical research that revealed connections to familiar names from her studies: John of Gaunt, Edward the Black Prince, Edward II, Edward III, even Richard the Lionheart. Discovering that her own family tree intersects with the very figures she has spent a lifetime researching has been both thrilling and mysterious. Genetic memory? Reincarnation? She doesn't know—but intends to explore such possibilities in future novels.