Historical Romance

He’s a surly duke.
She’s a sensitive artist.

The two should never mix except he’s also…her brother’s best friend.

Which is the ONLY reason the Duke of Upton agrees to take Anna Smith away from London to protect the fragile beauty. If she had any idea the darkness he holds in his cold black heart, she’d surely run screaming from his country estate.

And that can’t happen because he’s not the biggest bad in the North of England. When the very villain who forced her to flee London finds her, Rath, beast of a man that he is, is the only one who can protect her.

To truly keep her safe, he has to keep her close. And soon it’s not fear that has her trembling in his arms, and his need to protect her has nothing to do with duty.

But his past is as much a danger as hers and soon he realizes that she isn’t just his
greatest temptation and his most important job.

She’s also….

His one weakness.

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“If you agree to fake court me, then I will help you to find out who the author of the gossip column is.”

Lady Marina has a guilty pleasure: she enjoys reading gossip columns. And when her favorite author writes a devastating column about her, Marina is determined to find her. But the problem is that the man who owns the printing shop the author uses is none other than the Marquess of Woodworth…

A man whom Marina absolutely loathes.

Even though Leonard does not care for marriage, he finds himself falsely betrothed to the infuriating Marina. But the real trouble begins when he cannot stop thinking about kissing her…

*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Deal with the Marquess of Scandal is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

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“I will sponsor your sister…if you will be my mistress for the season.”

Veronica is ruined. After her brother’s scandal that shook London and his disappearance, she and her younger sister are left penniless to fend for themselves. But the ton does not take well to outcasts…

Duke Kendrick cannot let the man who took advantage of his sister live to see another day. And the moment he steps on British soil, Maxwell will make sure that the scoundrel pays his dues.

When all her friends shut their doors in her face one after another, Veronica knows that it is time she put her dignity aside and ask for help. Only…the Duke’s aid comes at a serious cost: her own honor…

*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Desperate Deal with the Duke is the novel for you.

An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Violet Hamers and published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

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“Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings.” —Library Journal, starred review

A Courtship of Convenience

Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little emotion–or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s ready to put an end to things.

A Last Chance for Love

But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn’t as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.

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Life is a journey full of unexpected challenges. You can move forward when you learn to trust the journey, even if you don’t understand it. Bound by duty and burdened with the past, Gillian and Sebastian tread a frozen path. Yet as the warmth of Christmas grows, an unexpected connection kindles. Will they dare to defy societal expectations and embrace the flame of their newfound love?

Miss Gillian Hughes, a woman of keen intellect and a compassionate heart, bears the burden of her family’s misfortune. Compelled to secure employment as a governess to support her ailing father, she finds herself placed within the grand yet emotionally frigid halls of Harrow Manor. Can she traverse these chilly corridors, defrost the distant household, and rekindle the warmth of the festive season?

Sebastian Bellamy, the Earl of Harrow, is a man ensnared by aloofness and haunted by past disappointments. Remaining withdrawn, especially from his daughters, who yearn for his affection, he presents a cold facade. However, when Gillian Hughes, with her sharp intellect and nurturing warmth, steps into his life as the girls’ governess, she manages to stir long-suppressed feelings within him. Can he surmount the ghosts of his past and allow his heart to open to the possibility of love and joy?

As Gillian and Sebastian maneuver through the intricacies of their roles within Harrow Manor, an undeniable bond takes root between them. Amidst the snow-kissed landscapes and shimmering Christmas festivities, their lives become inextricably intertwined. Yet, societal expectations, past heartbreaks, and the looming specter of a potential suitor for Sebastian pose significant challenges. Will Gillian and Sebastian yield to their blossoming feelings and grasp the chance for a shared future, or will the harsh winds of societal norms extinguish their love?

* Experience a mesmerizing love story that sparkles with passion, mystery, and holiday magic. Follow two hearts as they defy norms and discover the true meaning of love in the enchanting backdrop of Christmas. Join their journey through festive cheer as they unravel the depth of their connection, proving that genuine affection knows no bounds.
Approximately 65000 words.

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Next in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway’s steamy, multi-award-winning Charlie’s Angels meets the Victorian era series…

The only thing more dangerous than Lady Charlotte Fayne’s present investigation is her past.

As the founder of a society of lady detectives, Lady Charlie Fayne has made it her life’s mission to help women in need. Her desire stems from her own dark past…which rises like a spectre during her latest case. Suddenly, everything she has worked for—her independence, her society, and her future—is threatened by secrets and heartbreak she cannot escape…and steamy passion she cannot resist.

Torn between her past and present, between a charming new suitor and a seductive second chance romance, Charlie must decide her own fate. Yet every move she makes also unravels a deadly mystery that could lead to her undoing. Choosing who to trust and who to love will prove to be Charlie’s most perilous mission yet.

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Grace’s books feature hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series set in the same universe.

LADY CHARLOTTE’S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (hot Victorian romance)
#1 Olivia and the Masked Duke (Livy & Ben)
#2 Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)
#3 Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)
#4 Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory & Wei)
#5 Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Preorder)

GAME OF DUKES (hot Victorian romance)
#1 The Duke Identity (Harry & Tessa)
#2 Enter the Duke (Ransom & Maggie)
#3 Regarding the Duke (Garrity & Gabby)
#4 The Duke Redemption (Wickham & Beatrice)
#5 The Return of the Duke (Severin & Fancy)
#6 Steamy Winter Wishes: A Hot Historical Romance Short Story (featuring characters from all of Grace’s series)

HEART OF ENQUIRY (THE KENTS) (hot Regency romance)
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
#1 The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
#2 M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
#3 The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
#4 The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
#5 Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
#6 The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)

MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR (hot Regency romance)
#1 Her Husband’s Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)
#2 Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)
#3 Her Protector’s Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)
#4 Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)

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What Readers are Saying:

“This writer to me is in the leagues of Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick.” -Kathie, Amazon

“Callaway is a talented writer and as skilled at creating a vivid sense of the Regency period as she is at writing some of the best, most sensual love scenes I’ve read in a long while.” -Night Owl Reviews

“Grace Callaway writes the way Loretta Chase would if she got kind of dark and VERY naughty.” -Nicole, Goodreads

“Her characters have so much depth and you just feel like you are a part of their story…You can never go wrong by picking up any of her books but be prepared…you will love them so much you will buy every book she has.” -Pam, Goodreads

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On the worst birthday of my life, I come home to find my boyfriend in bed with another woman. Within hours, I’m drunk, homeless, and pledging to stay single forever. And that is when the dangerously sexy Seelie King rolls through town, looking for fae like me.

Every generation, the king holds a competition for Seelie queen. But for reasons he won’t explain, Torin is looking for a charade, not a real marriage. So when I drunkenly sling insults his way, I have his attention.

When Torin offers me fifty million to participate, I think, “What have I got to lose?” The answer turns out to be “my life,” because my competition will literally kill for the crown.

And the more time I spend with the seductive king, the harder it becomes to remember it’s all supposed to be fake. Now, my life—and my heart—are on the line.

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Halston University was supposed to be my fresh start, my chance to prove I can stand on my own, except it’s not only passing classes I have to worry about.

Secrets…Desperation…Shattered Dreams… my life is one big balancing act. But what happens if I fall?

And then there’s them – three guys, each with their own darkness and allure. My demons.

There’s Logan, the golden boy on the ice, who believes in soulmates and love at first sight. He sees me, really sees me, and I can’t help but feel drawn to him.

Royce, the brooding one. He’s like a storm, unpredictable and dangerous, pushing me to confront parts of myself I’d long buried and awakening something dark within me. Every interaction is charged with venom and desire, a twisted dance that’s both enthralling and frightening.

Then there’s Grayson, my estranged stepbrother, dead set on revenge. Plotting my demise in the shadows of his ire and resentment, even as it threatens to consume us both. But what do you do when you can’t deny the lingering feelings of attraction, of something more?

No matter how far I run, there is no escaping my past.

And, if my trauma doesn’t swallow me whole, Grayson Van Doren surely will.

As the scars of the past come knocking on my door, I’ll need to embrace the darkness to forge a path of redemption, maybe even love. A future for myself, one where I survive my demons.

Frozen Hearts is a dark and seductive romance with multiple love interests that will grip your soul and leave you yearning for more. A dark, college, hockey, stepbrother romance. Frozen Hearts is the first book in the Halston U duet. This series does contain trigger warnings. Please see front of book for specifics.

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From a USA Today Bestselling Author ~ A charming Victorian Romance filled with mystery and adventure!

A gamble like no other…
Amelia Tippin might be only a maid at the prestigious Beasley Governess Academy, but she knows she’s capable of more. When her Aunt Beasley dies before allowing her to attend classes, a desperate Amelia takes a gamble and applies for a governess position despite her lack of formal training.

Christopher Easton, Viscount Beaumont, has but one mission—discover what or who caused the carriage accident that took both his sister and brother-in-law’s lives. Hiring a suitable governess for his niece and nephew who will also tolerate his eccentric—if brilliant—father will allow him to venture to the dark side of London to find the cause.

With love as the prize.
Christopher is more than intrigued by the new governess who has a way with the children as well as with his impossible father. He can’t resist her charms and sharing kisses has never been so delightful, but wariness lingers in her eyes, making him wonder at the cause.

Amelia soon realizes that revealing the secret she holds places both her position and the connection quickly building between her and the handsome viscount in danger. Yet how can she hope for anything more with her deceit standing between them? When Christopher finds the man who stole the lives of his family, he must decide how much of a gamble he’s willing to take to win the governess’s heart.

Order the next exciting story in the Seven Curses of London series today!

Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order, which includes:
Trusting the Wolfe, a novella
Loving the Hawke, Book 1
Charming the Scholar, Book 2
Rescuing the Earl, Book 3
Dancing Under the Mistletoe, Book 4
Tempting the Scoundrel, Book 5
Romancing the Rogue, a Regency Prequel
Falling for the Viscount, Book 6
Daring the Duke, Book 7
Wishing Upon A Christmas Star, Book 8
Ruby’s Gamble, a Novella
Gambling for the Governess, Book 9
Redeeming the Lady, Book 10
Enchanting the Duke, Book 11

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I came back to Forsyth and agreed to be their Lady for two reasons: protection and revenge.

I put up with the abuse, the degradation, the humiliation, and bided my time. I wanted vengeance and I took it. The Lords give as good as they get and the consequences were fierce, but there’s one truth when it comes to Killian, Dimitri and Tristian.

They keep what’s theirs.

They wanted to break me, but instead, they molded me into their perfect weakness. They fought for me. Bled for me. Championed for me. I was put through the gauntlet and came out stronger. I earned the title of Lady.

Then they became my weakness.

I agreed to sleep under their roof, but on my terms. No more rules, no more punishments, no cameras or dress codes or sneaking into my bedroom. In return, I’ll give them a chance to earn the title of Lord.

Building trust takes time, but with all the threats nipping at our heels, that’s a luxury we don’t have. We have to rely on one another despite our complicated pasts—to find a murderer, a stalker, and a traitor.

This new life of pain, wrath, and mercy is a confusing maze of twists and turns. Fortunately for us, there will always be one fixed constant, guiding us home:

The Royal we.

WARNING: This book is a DARK/BULLY romance. It contains graphic content that some readers may be particularly sensitive to. If you have triggers or are even remotely unsure, please heed the note at the beginning of this book.

The Royals of Forsyth University is a reverse harem series by Best Selling Authors, Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue.

Lords of Pain
Lords of Wrath
Lords of Mercy
Dukes of Ruin

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An unconventional enemies-to-lovers, road trip romance, from a USA Today bestselling author.

He’s a respectable barrister…
She’s the most scandalous woman in England…

Wilhelmina Hewitt knows she’s in for a rough ride when she agrees to help her husband get at divorce. Nothing, however, prepares her for the regret of meeting Mr. Dale on the eve of her downfall. No other man has ever sent her heart racing as he does. Unfortunately, while she’ll soon be free to engage in a new relationship, no respectable man will have her.

James Dale would never pursue another man’s wife. Or a woman reputed to be a deceitful adulteress. Furious with himself for letting the lovely Mrs. Hewitt charm him, he strives to keep his distance. But when her daughter elopes with his son, they’re forced into a partnership where passion ignites. And James soon wonders if there might be more to the divorcée than meets the eye.

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“To create is to reign.”

The phrase uttered by the Princes of Forsyth is no longer a motto, but a harsh truth: I’m carrying the East End heir.

My pregnancy announcement wasn’t the only bomb dropped at the Princes’ annual Valentine’s Day party. I’d revealed to the entire world that Rufus Ashby is an abusive man who rules his sons with a sadistic bent, terrorizing them into becoming the best soldiers a father can create.

Turns out, I’m not the only one fighting for survival in this house of horrors.

Whitaker- He’s beautiful and broken, and though my betrayal of him may be my biggest regret, he makes it difficult to feel guilty.

Pace- The same paranoia which makes him viciously cling to the things he loves also drives him to lock them away.

Lex- His brilliance is matched only by his loyalty, but there’s two sides to the man who wanders into my room at night.

It’s not just the Palace that’s haunted by evil men; it’s the very soil the structure is built on. I’ll soon come to find the traumatic bonds that link my Princes to one another are more than mere shackles.

If I want the Monarchs to succeed, if I want this baby to have a chance, if I want to survive…

I have no choice but to break the ties of the Ashby brothers the same way I destroy the Palace.

Brick by brick.

Princes of Ash is book 8 in the contemporary, dark, reverse harem, traumatic romance, Royals of Forsyth U series by best-selling authors, Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue. Please read the foreword for all content warnings and details.

Reading Order:

Lords of Pain

Lords of Wrath

Lords of Mercy

Dukes of Ruin

Dukes of Madness

Dukes of Peril

Princes of Chaos

Princes of Ash

Princes of Legacy (2024)

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After her mother’s death, Hope got engaged to Lord Auric Pembroke, but he broke it off due to her father’s financial lies plunging her into great drama. With her father in debtor’s prison, Hope struggled to find work as a governess without references despite her good education and everything can go wrong living with a guarded Duke…

Miss Hope Barlow’s reputation was left in tatters when her fiancé called off their betrothal and her father was sent to debtor’s prison. Hope was forced to go stay with her aunt and cousin in a small London apartment. For the last two years, she has tried applying for a governess position but has been turned down several times despite her education as she has no references and has never worked as a governess before. Hope’s life takes an unexpected turn when she’s interviewed by an employment agency and given the position of governess to the Duke of Darenwood’s son. Little does she know that the duke is her long-lost childhood friend Ewan.

Ewan Darnall—The Duke of Darenwood—has been struggling with the grief of having lost his beloved wife Caroline two years ago. Ewan’s mother-in-law Margaret lives with Ewan and his young son Lucas. Margaret has been against Evan hiring a governess and isn’t happy when the governess turns out to be Ewan’s long lost childhood friend Hope. Margaret fears that if Ewan remarries she will be sent away. So she comes up with a scheme to ensure her position in Lucas’s life is secured.

As Ewan and Hope spend time together there is no denying the attraction between them. Will Ewan and Hope get their happily ever after or will outside forces tear them apart forever?

* Indulge in a delightful and captivating love story that blends Regency romance with suspense and heartfelt emotions. “Scandalous Engagement with a Governess” is the perfect novel for anyone who enjoys tales of passion and intrigue set in a bygone era.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after full of romance.

Enjoy reading!
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She wants a favor. He has ONE condition.

The honeymoon is over…

When Veronica said “I do” to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and doting, and she absolutely adored him—until he betrayed her trust, shattering their marriage, and her heart, into a million tiny bits. She hasn’t seen her husband in the two years since, and she’d just as soon make it twenty. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather’s dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family’s Christmastide celebration, she swallows her pride and asks him a favor: to pretend they’re the happy couple they once were.

But the passion still simmers.

Sebastian is shocked to find his lovely duchess on his doorstep, but he’s ready and willing to play the part of a devoted husband for the Christmas season…if Veronica will grant him a favor in return. All he asks is that she share his bed every night. All night. And maybe even give him the heir he needs.

Could their love be the real deal?

Veronica must be mad to agree—especially since Sebastian seems intent on using every weapon in his arsenal to charm and seduce her. She knows it’s just pretend and yet, she can’t help but wonder if the falling snow and Christmas cheer will work a little magic. Maybe she and Sebastian will end up with more than either of them bargained for…

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood brings the soaring adventure, love and rivalry of medieval Scotland to glorious life in this classic historical romance.
 
Journeying from England to Scotland, Lady Brenna has resigned herself to an arranged match with a highlander. But when a band of fierce, painted warriors captures her en route, she fearlessly meets their demand to instead marry their leader—her betrothed’s sworn enemy—the quick-tempered Connor MacAlister.
 
Brenna harbors no illusions that her husband is in love with her, but their shared past gives her hope. Maybe the laird who once visited her father’s castle and charmed her with a dazzling, unexpected smile remains underneath Connor’s stern exterior.
 
But as she sets out to win the man whom she has come to adore, a legacy of revenge ensnares Brenna in a furious clan war—and only her faith in her new husband can save her…

Includes an excerpt of another beloved Julie Garwood highland romance, The Bride

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Old sins cast long shadows when hearts are at stake.

It’s been fourteen years since Lavinia de Grande was evicted from her childhood home after her father lost his fortune.
On entering her first Season courtesy of a cousin’s charity, Lavinia vows to wreak vengeance on Earl Walton, the villain who orchestrated their ruination. Not even an alluring viscount—whose masterful touch and fiery kisses set her senses ablaze—will distract her from her plan to retrieve the family heirlooms lost at Walton’s hands, by fair means or foul.

Peregrine, Viscount Marlow, has been tasked with solving a mystery. A thief known as ‘the Phoenix’ is targeting the ton and stealing seemingly unconnected treasures from different houses. During his investigation, Peregrine is distracted by the daughter of an impoverished viscount—a young woman unlike other debutantes, with a mind of her own and a body ripe for claiming.

As Peregrine draws closer to his quarry, he unearths a secret that links the Phoenix to his own father, and Lavinia, who is falling for her would-be captor, soon learns that what began as a game, might cost her liberty—or even her life.

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Misfits of the Ton
Book 1 – Tomboy of the Ton
Book 2 – Ruined by the Ton
Book 3 – Thief of the Ton
Book 4 – Oddity of the Ton
Book 5 – Harpy of the Ton
Book 6 – Heartbreaker of the Ton
Book 7 – Doxy for the Ton

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‘Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James’ Julia Quinn

Two Dances and a Duke

Shamed for her curves and plagued by a Mean Girl, Bea is miserable – until she triumphs over social disaster and wins the hand and heart of a duke. One of Eloisa James’s most exuberant and emotional novellas.

Miss Beatrice Valentine is having a horrible first Season, shamed for her curves by Lady Regina Haywood.

Despite Regina’s attempts to make Bea a wallflower, Bea finds herself torn between Regina’s fiancé, the rakish, quick-tempered Lord Peregrine, and Regina’s brother, the war-hero, the Duke of Lennox.

Bea is determined to marry a kindly man, and certainly no one close to Regina. But both of these gentlemen are determined to seduce her and one will succeed.

Reasons to fall in love with Eloisa James:
‘Eloisa James is extraordinary’ Lisa Kleypas

‘Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favourite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end’ RT Book Reviews

‘Romance writing does not get much better than this’ People

‘Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love’ Julia Quinn

‘Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny’ Kirkus

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