Historical Romance Novels
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Where love and morals meet!
Jane Atherton and her sister Cora have been turned out by their half-brother and sent to live with their deceased mother’s family in Scotland. But upon their arrival they learn a terrible family secret that leaves them disinherited. But all is not lost. Mrs. Milton, mother to millionaire Samuel Milton needs a secretary, and Jane is perfect for the job. Samuel Milton is on a mission. Having grown up poor, he believes he can change the world for the better by building a state of the art hospital in his beloved Glasgow. But to do so, he needs to get support for the latest reform bill. While Jane is the perfect hostess for Samuel’s guest, he can’t concentrate whenever she’s in the room. As Jane and Samuel work side by side, they grow closer as an underlying passion begins to bubble just below the surface. But Samuel is a man of principles, and he won’t take advantage of his position as Jane’s employer. Though Jane has been warned her entire life not to trust men, she can’t help but fall for Samuel, who slowly chips away at her fears. When the tension between them comes to a pinnacle, can they push past their fears to find their happily ever after? Love is always a gamble.
Louisa Babcock is determined to return a cursed brooch that has plagued her family for two generations. Having lost both her parents, she and her sister Kitty reside with their impoverished, albeit titled Uncle Malcom in London. Without any prospects, Louisa believes that once the brooch is returned, she and her sister will be free to live their lives in peace. And the Widow of Whitehall, touched by the young woman’s honest, knows just how to repay her. Lieutenant Rhys Carlyle must marry. Having returned to England as a hero from the Napoleonic wars, Rhys is set to be honored with the Order of Bath. It’s rumored that the queen herself hopes to see the lieutenant married quickly, to inspire the prince regent to find his royal bride. Thus, Rhys has come to the Lyon’s Den seeking to discuss what he wants in a spouse, but things quickly get out of hand. When the former solider wins a game of chance, he’s rewarded with the beautiful, impoverished Louisa as a wife. Now, faced with a wayward sister, a crumbling estate, and a deceitful peer, can the Louisa and Rhys learn to trust one another enough to find their happily ever after? |
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HOPE IN THE HIGHLANDS On the day Graham McKinnon was born, his mother died, and his father gambled away their ancestral home, Lismore Hall, to the mistress of King George IV, Lady Belle Smith. For years, Graham has sought to convince Lady Belle to sell him the property, but the aging Englishwoman has always refused, until now. But there’s a catch. He can have Lismore Hall, but only if he marries her grandniece, Hope Sharpe. Hope Sharpe needs to keep breathing. After a series of tragedies befall her and her sisters, including a public scandal, a failed engagement, and her grandmother’s death, she knows a difficult road lies ahead. Ever the optimistic, Hope believes moving to the Scottish Highlands at the request of a great-aunt will be a fresh start, and when she meets Graham lurking about Lismore Hall, Hope can’t help but be drawn to the grumpy highlander. Determined not to be managed, Graham refuses Lady Belle’s offer, but it isn’t that simple. HOPE IN THE HIGHLANDS IS AVAILABLE NOW! FINDING FAITH
Faith Sharpe is furious. After receiving a letter from her former friend, the artist Donovan, she learns that he has sold a painting he promised never to sell. A nude of Faith. Convincing herself that it was likely sold to someone who lives far away from her current home in the Highlands, Faith tries to put it out of her mind. Logan Harris does not like English women, thus he has always been infuriatingly rude to Faith. Since returning home from the horrors of war, Logan has found comfort in collecting art. When he procures a painting from a stellar new artist, he’s intrigued because the provocative piece looks very familiar... Both aroused and horrified at his proposal, Faith rejects him. But the thought of Logan possessing the piece of art infuriates her. Eventually, she agrees, but only with the intention of ruining the painting. Then, she’ll flee Scotland forever. FINDING FAITH IS AVAILABLE NOW! Sometimes love is the best medicine.
Grace Sharpe has finally found the perfect medical instructor in Dr. James Hall. As a woman, Grace isn’t permitted to attend university to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. But now that Dr. Hall has taken her under his tutelage, she’s more determined than ever to make her dreams come true. As long as she can focus on her work... Dr. James Hall isn’t pleased with his current situation. After being begged, pressed, and eventually threatened to take on the youngest Sharpe sister as a student, he reluctantly does so. And while Grace seems more than capable of handling herself, James worries that he will not be able to keep his true feelings about her concealed. When missing persons reports begin popping up all over Glasgow, Grace suspects something nefarious. Will Grace and James be willing to sacrifice anything to uncover the truth, including love? A DUKE MAKES A DEAL
When nouveau-rich Clara Woodvine attends her first high society ball, she’s expecting it to be the most wonderful night of her life. Unfortunately, it turns out to be the worst. When Clara overhears her would-be fiancé has bet her and her dowry away in a card game to the Duke of Combe, aka the Divorced Duke, all hopes for a happily ever after seem lost. Silas Winters, the Duke of Combe, has spent over a year brooding in misery after the end of his toxic marriage. Saddled with crippling anxiety and the reasonability of recovering Clara’s reputation, Silas proposes a marriage based on friendship and nothing more. Clara accepts, but only on the condition that she understands this is a marriage of convenience because Silas is determined never to love again But when the past comes back to haunt them, will Silas realize that love is something he can choose? And will Clara be able to stand up for those she loves, even if she must do it alone? A DUKE MAKES A DEAL IS AVAILABLE NOW! THE BARON TAKES A BET
Holly Smyth has had an unlucky life. Tragedy seems to be around every corner for her and her younger siblings. So, when the kindly old Baron Winscombe offers to marry her and save her from destitution, she accepts, thankful to finally have some security. Until the baron dies, and his nephew, Gavin Winscombe, inherits the title. The quick-witted Gavin is curious to meet his uncle’s deathbed bride, but upon his arrival at Kingston House, he and Holly are informed that she didn’t marry Gavin Wincombe, the elder. She was married to Gavin Wincombe, the younger, by proxy. Now tasked with annulling their marriage, Holly and Gavin decided to work together, but the longer they live as husband and wife, the more natural it feels. Will they be able to untangle their lives from each other, or will passion be their undoing? THE BARON TAKES A BET IS AVAILABLE NOW! THE EARL BREAKS EVEN
The former Comtesse de Retha, Mabel Meadows, isn’t thrilled about being in London. After her miserable marriage ended two years ago, she had hoped never to cross the Atlantic Ocean again. Yet with her father too busy with work back home in Philadelphia, and her sister newly engaged to an English peer, she has no choice. Acting as her sister’s chaperone, Mabel intends to return home soon enough. Derek, the Earl of Trembley, has been having a difficult time taking over the Earldom since his father’s passing. In the blink of an eye, everything has changed, and it seems everyone is moving on besides him. Despite his apparent composure, he’s under immense pressure and is anxious to maintain the status quo. When his brother returns from a visit to America with a fiancée, Derek feels unbalanced, and what’s worse; he meets his brash but beautiful future sister-in-law. Recognizing the impending failure of their siblings’ marriage, Mabel and Derek decide to work together and break up the couple before the wedding vows take place. Yet they soon find their mutual disdain has turned into a mutual attraction. Unable to resist one another, and with the eyes on the ton on them, can Mabel and Derek rectify their past mistakes before it’s too late? THE EARL BREAKS EVEN IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW! |
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THE COUNTESS AND THE COMMONER Sarah, the Countess de Marchand, has many secrets. She’s spent the last two years writing a gossip column while also carrying on a love affair with lumber baron, Simon Archer. Realizing she cannot continue either endeavor forever, she dismisses Simon and retires to Dorset, sure that he will be better off without her. Orphan-turned-millionaire Simon Archer knows no amount of money will make him worthy in the eyes of the ton. But when Sarah’s neighbor, the penniless Earl of Tryll, cooks up a scheme to fake Simon’s heritage so that it will be socially acceptable for him to marry his daughter, Simon accepts, if only to spite everyone. Now forced back into each other’s social spheres, will Sarah and Simon be able to continue with their separate plans for the future? Or will their passion prove too powerful to dismiss? START READING NOW! THE BEAUTY AND THE BOXER
Meredith Taylor is desperate for a more independent life, but when her brother-in-law suggests she invest with Jack Archer, a famed former boxer turned businessman, Meredith begins to have second thoughts. Jack Archer isn’t thrilled to be burdened with Meredith’s paltry investment, but he is intrigued by her. As a lady of first society, she doesn’t act like it and the reason is a mystery. Soon, a sizzling connection sparks between the two, neither Jack nor Meredith can deny it. Yet when a secret from Meredith’s past threatens to come back and ruin her, will she be able to trust the Beast of Burnwall with everything, including her heart? START READING NOW! WORTH WAITING FOR
Betrayed by his wife five years earlier, Edward Powell, the Earl of Canton is furious. Penelope Powell is out to hurt him once more. Only this time, he won’t stand for it and he intends to teach her a lesson for her wicked deeds. Penelope is shocked to learn that her husband has come to Scotland to confront her, although not nearly as surprised as he is. For five long years, Penelope has kept a secret, a child, from Edward and knowing her husband, he won’t soon forgive her for such treachery. Now reunited in London, Edward demands that Penelope be a perfect example of what a lady should be, while he extracts a more intimate revenge in the bedroom. Will Penelope be able to meet Edward’s demands? Or will she lose herself to him just as she did all those years ago? WORTH WAITING FOR IS AVAILABLE NOW! |
WORTH FIGHTING FOR
After avoiding his duty for five years, American Alexander Rhodes is backed into a corner. He must travel to England and inherit the title Baron de Greaves. Only his new home isn’t empty. The widow he’s meant to care for isn’t the old lady he had imagined, but a beautiful young woman.
Widowed baroness Catherine has been waiting five years to meet the new baron, but when the arrogant man arrives, she is shocked. He’s nothing like she imagined. Surely, he can’t be trusted to care for Wembley Manor, can he?
When passion flares, they decide to embark on a brief, erotic affair. Its kismet, but it can’t last. With the dangers of Alex’s past closing in on them, can he prove to Catherine that theirs is a love worth fighting for?
WORTH FIGHTING FOR IS AVAILABLE NOW!
After avoiding his duty for five years, American Alexander Rhodes is backed into a corner. He must travel to England and inherit the title Baron de Greaves. Only his new home isn’t empty. The widow he’s meant to care for isn’t the old lady he had imagined, but a beautiful young woman.
Widowed baroness Catherine has been waiting five years to meet the new baron, but when the arrogant man arrives, she is shocked. He’s nothing like she imagined. Surely, he can’t be trusted to care for Wembley Manor, can he?
When passion flares, they decide to embark on a brief, erotic affair. Its kismet, but it can’t last. With the dangers of Alex’s past closing in on them, can he prove to Catherine that theirs is a love worth fighting for?
WORTH FIGHTING FOR IS AVAILABLE NOW!
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WORTH DYING FOR
For several years, Lady Lydia Powell has maintained a secret correspondence with a famed gossip columnist. Of course, she never expected to be on the receiving end of the chatter. Now, with her name appearing in an engagement announcement to her worst enemy, Lydia is shocked! Surely there’s been some sort of mistake? The Marquis of Quinton, Benedict Davies finds himself with a rare opportunity. Having suspected for a while that Lydia has been behind a defamation campaign against him, Benedict can’t help but dream of exacting his revenge on the hot-blooded beauty. While London rejoices that the two former foes have fallen in love, not everyone is thrilled. Danger seems to be lurking behind every corner and soon the couple are left wondering if their relationship is worth dying for. WORTH DYING FOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE NOW! |