Susanna always thought that her life would be a straight pathway to happiness, but her plans went askew when her husband spread rumours of a scandalous affair with another man. ?umiliated and ostracised by society, Susanna has to pick up her pieces and move on. When she ends up encountering a handsome and brooding Duke at a picnic, Susanna decides to defy the nasty gossip, even though she knows she is playing with fire. Will Susanna manage to break free of society's norms and follow her passionate heart?

Reginald’s world turns upside down, when he finds out his wife's baby isn't his own. But, just before his life is about to fall apart, the unpredictable faith brings the dashing Susanna right in front of his eyes. This fiery divorcee brings some colour back to his life and, surprisingly enough, irresistible desire and passion. Soon, the sparks inside him cannot be denied and he has to take action. But is Reginald ready to let go of the pain that has swallowed him? When everything shows she is the one for him, can he let go of his tormented past and start all over again?

When false lies about the sinful couple threaten to ruin their reputation, they are all alone against a most cruel society. And as if that was not enough, Reginald has to fight with Susanna's conscience to get her to stay. Both betrayed and hurt, will they dare to give love a second chance? Or will their love be lost in time?

"A Scandalous Match Against All Odds" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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Tang Dynasty China, 823 A.D.
Musician Jia needs a valuable book of poems by a famous courtesan to buy her freedom...and she believes Luo Cheng has taken it. Her attempt to steal the book from him fails, but the tall and powerful scholar unexpectedly offers to help her quest! But when they finally find the book--and the arousing poems and artwork inside--Jia's longing for freedom is replaced with a new kind of desire for Cheng....

Charlotte Butterworth is not looking for a husband.
She’s far more interested in numbers than suitors—and thanks to a rather dramatic (and possibly mistaken) doctor’s opinion, she’s quite certain she won’t need a husband anyway. Marriage, love, and happily-ever-after simply aren’t part of the plan.

Callum Montgomery, Duke of Vernon, has been engaged since childhood.
He’s charming, titled, and wholly opposed to marrying the daughter of the man he believes destroyed his family, betrothal or not. In need of a temporary reprieve, he proposes a marriage of convenience to Charlotte. No expectations. No future.

It seems like the perfect arrangement.
Until it isn’t.

New York City, 1867. Harper Scarborro knows secrets that could ruin the city’s most powerful men—and the woman who taught her everything wants her dead for it. When her “Aunt” Helen turns on her, Harper flees west with nothing but the clothes on her back.

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As Harper dreams of a new life, her past is closing in. Staying alive might mean losing the man she’s falling for… unless they’re willing to fight for each other.

A sweeping historical romance full of danger, passion, and the fight to start over.