Viscount Thomas Devereaux, son of the Earl of Staunton, has no more use for love. Loss and pain have hardened his heart, and he vowed no woman would ever own him again. Hedonistic pleasure was now to be his vocation, and damned if he wasn’t good at it. The tender mercies of love he left to Henry, his lifelong friend, and Henry’s little sister Elizabeth. Henry had suffered his own share of loss and pain at the hands of his brutal, abusive father. Deep scars beneath his unruffled façade now hid a … [Read more...] about Blessed Sinner by Tracy Rowe
MAIDEN OF THE WINDS by Janeen O’Kerry
The beautiful and accomplished Keavy has turned down all offers of marriage. She cannot forget the golden eagle who came to her in the forest one spring day and made her a gift of three feathers… an eagle who gazed at her with the eyes of a man. Under threat of being disowned, Keavy finally accepts a young druid. They secretly agree to a marriage of convenience and she goes to his distant home. But after the wedding, Keavy learns that here a bride goes not to her husband but to the bed of the … [Read more...] about MAIDEN OF THE WINDS by Janeen O’Kerry
Spirit of the Mist by Janeen O’Kerry
Muriel is mistress of the sea and of the water mirror, which shows the truth when the full moon shines. In return, the women of her family must marry only kings or lose their magic forever. Brendan is a prince, destined to be king. One stormy night, Muriel's powers save his life. Soon they are together in what seems the perfect marriage. When Brendan's true identity is revealed, his kingship is lost. Exiled from his lands, with Muriel losing her magic, they will have to find some new way to … [Read more...] about Spirit of the Mist by Janeen O’Kerry
Wrong Line, Right Connection by Karina Bartow
Could a mortifying day on the job end up netting you true love? When switchboard operator Mabel Jennings reports to work on a Monday in the summer of 1964, she doesn’t have any interest in finding love again. Out-of-towner Roy Stentz rings up her station, however, and makes her reconsider. Mabel’s intrigued by his deep yet kind voice, but she endeavors to remain professional. Her attraction frazzles her mind, causing her to transfer Roy to the wrong line. When he calls back to give her another … [Read more...] about Wrong Line, Right Connection by Karina Bartow
Nocturne (The Guardian of the Opera Book 1) by Cheryl Mahoney
A delightful retelling of the Phantom of the Opera from a new perspective, exploring love, betrayal, and the masks we all hide behind. Paris, 1881. Ballet dancer Meg Giry befriends a newcomer to the Opera Garnier, soprano Christine Daaé. As their friendship grows, both women are hiding secrets: Christine is receiving singing lessons from a supposed Angel of Music, and Meg once met a very human Opera Ghost, forever changing her view of the Opera's specter. Behind the Phantom's disguise is Erik, … [Read more...] about Nocturne (The Guardian of the Opera Book 1) by Cheryl Mahoney
The Art of Choice by Margaret J. Lloyd
The year is 1815. Pretty, sheltered, and the bearer of a fine dowry, Miss Cecilia Leigh is spending the last few days at home by the ocean before having to face her hardest challenge yet: to embrace the London season without her family and fulfil the mission bestowed on her by Mama. At the age of twenty-one, marriage has become an expectation for Cecilia, and the weight of this obligation will lead to irremediable conflict. Elijah Dormer, the chaotic and impoverished artist, and Albion Eden, … [Read more...] about The Art of Choice by Margaret J. Lloyd
The Wren and the Swordfish Pilot by Stella Hutchinson
When Cathy’s twin brother is called to serve in the Royal Navy, she leaps at the chance to join the Wrens, which by 1942, has grown into a strong force of over sixty thousand women. But she longs to be at sea and prove herself – to fight alongside her brother. Already working her way up through the ranks is Wren Officer Anne Foxton, who takes command of a ‘stone frigate’ in the traditional man’s world of the British Navy. It’s a responsible job – and for her – the opportunity of a lifetime. … [Read more...] about The Wren and the Swordfish Pilot by Stella Hutchinson
A Widow for the Marquess by Patricia Lyn Bradt
The Marquess of Boxwood needs an heir, and therefore a wife. After his first attempt at marriage ends before he ever sets foot in a church, what he needs more than anything is a respite. He craves time away from matchmaking mamas, giggling debutantes, and society in general. When his mother invites him to accompany her to a house party, Boxwood decides that a country house filled with silver-haired peers and dowagers sounds like the perfect place to hide in plain sight. Everything is going … [Read more...] about A Widow for the Marquess by Patricia Lyn Bradt
Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland
Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland 15-year-old Marieke disguises herself as a boy to hide in the all-male archers' guild of Saint Sebastian to escape her father's killers. Soon she's determined to discover the truth about her father's mysterious past at the guild, and to help the most charming young Journeyman archer in the place win the annual guild trials - without ever letting him discover her secrets. Robin Hood meets Princess Bride and Mulan in this historical … [Read more...] about Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland
A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond
A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond Can the Ladies of the Wagering Whist Society help an impoverished modiste win the hand of a sought-after Duke? Tina Rowan is beautiful, talented—and wants nothing more than to be free of her past. The illegitimate daughter of a baroness, she is being blackmailed by her own foster-father. She must rely on her flair for designing dresses to earn enough to pay him off. Starting a business dressing the ladies of Regency society isn’t easy for a nobody. But … [Read more...] about A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond
Ashiqui Volume 1 by Riri-sensei
“Taking place in an alternative universe during the 18th century, Ashiqui is a tale about love, self-discovery, and hardships. This story begins with Raiszadah, the Goddess of Fire, as she tearfully mourns the death of her loved ones. In despair, she attempts suicide by drowning herself in the sea of Zo’ar. Alas, her immortal blood binds her to the living realm preventing her death. Sinking to the bottom of the sea, Raiszadah goes into a deep slumber, where she stays isolated from the mortal … [Read more...] about Ashiqui Volume 1 by Riri-sensei
The Unnamed Warrior by Rachel Tsoumbakos
Valhalla: Where the Valkyries rule and women decide the fates of mortal men. Destined to always bring about the destruction of men, the Valkyries are tasked with gathering the ultimate army against the war they are destined to never win: Ragnarok. But could one of these fierce women find love among the horrors of war? Svafa thinks she can. However, thanks to the fates, she is destined to be reborn and her love must stand up against the rigours of time. Could their love change the fated … [Read more...] about The Unnamed Warrior by Rachel Tsoumbakos
