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Atlanta in 1900 was a city of contrasts: a bustling place where commerce and high society flourished amid the languid rhythms of the sultry South. Claire Lang loved her life there, but one man's presence unsettled her very soul.John Hawthorn's dark eyes and lean, handsome face captivated Claire more than she wanted to admit. And when tragedy struck, Claire found herself desperate enough to marry him–a man who couldn't return her passionate love.As the fragrant scent of the magnolia wafted on warm breezes, Claire aroused fierce, unexpected desires in her elusive husband. And once she had tasted his kisses and savored his lovemaking, she dared to fight for him as a sizzling scandal threatened to engulf them and the love she began to believe could be theirs….

Matrimony? Never again for deputy sheriff Matt Wiley. The only good thing from his first marriage is his daughter.His little girl might want a mother, but Matt knows that no woman should have to deal with his guilty secret, or his anger at God. He'll do his duty, serve the town of Cheyenne and keep his distance. Yet when courageous single mother Pearl Oliver comes to town, watching from the sidelines isn't an option–especially when Pearl lands herself in danger. His heart, Pearl's life and the safety of their town are all at risk. Only the love and faith he thought he'd left behind can help him win his way to happily ever after.

A daring night-time escape…inside the Marquis of Aldeborough’s carriage Mistaking Miss Frances Hanwell for a runaway kitchen servant, Hugh only realizes his grave error the next day. With scandal imminent, a reluctant marriage seems the only course of action.Reluctance turns to respect when Hugh uncovers the brutal marks of the unhappy life she’s been leading. Suddenly, he will do all in his power to protect her… especially now, as an unexpected inheritance threatens to take Frances from him….“Delightful characters light up the pages of this poignant, emotionally moving love story.” —Romantic Times BOOKclub on the Outrageous Debutante

With his life in ruins, Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returned to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. His plans, however, were interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland. The feisty, flame-haired governess had come to present her charge, Gabriella, as his new ward.As if their unwelcome presence weren't bad enough, Jessica also revealed that Gabriella was in danger. Someone was after the girl's fortune– perhaps someone the duke knew only too well.Now fate and a raging snowstorm have brought together an odd assortment of guests at Cleybourne Castle. And when murder strikes, Richard and Jessica must catch a killer and unravel a dark mystery, even as they are plunged into the most passionate mystery of all–the secrets of the hidden heart.

No one knows who he is or where he's from. But witnesses throughout San Francisco report a masked man in black is bringing supplies–and badly needed hope–to homeless earthquake survivors.Some believe that the city's gallant rescuer is a gentleman of wealth. But others whisper that he is a working-class man with courage as great as his faith. And rumor has it that one of the city's most spirited society belles is helping him against her family's wishes. What can be confirmed is that the masked messenger will need more than a miracle to escape those on his trail–and win the woman risking everything to save him….

Taken in revenge!Aric the Ruthless is consumed by his need for vengeance. And so he takes his enemy’s widowed daughter, Lady Fearn, as his slave… His fiery captive may fight him at first but he knows he will soon tempt her into his bed!Fearn’s marriage brought her only fear and pain, but powerful Viking Aric is nothing like her cruel husband. And as her captor’s seduction awakens her to new sensations, dare she hope this ferocious warrior could become the husband she deserves?

THE EARL AND THE CORSAIR COUNTESS1767 – The Straits of GibraltarLady Katherine Kinloch, the notorious sea captain, refuses to let anyone jeopardise her hard-won freedom; she survived captivity once, but she couldn’t do it again. Reluctantly returning to England to claim her family’s endangered estate for the sake of her daughter, Katherine unknowingly rescues celebrated naval captain James Warre… a powerful, virile man who represents the rigid society she despises.Regretting his role in her past, James is determined to be more than a ruthless, cold naval officer and will add his support to her fight for her inheritance. Katherine and her seduction are rapidly becoming his obsession. And the scorching attraction between them masks a secret that could force the two of them apart forever!

‘I can’t kidnap her!’‘If you have to, you must. Bring Pen home.’Penelope Thorne was in trouble – alone somewhere between Rome and Paris, running out of money, totally vulnerable. Until Camden Rothermere, the Duke of Sedgemoor, arrived to take her back to England, whether she wanted to go or not…The last time Pen had seen Cam, she’d turned down his marriage proposal, shattering their friendship, hurting his pride and secretly breaking her own heart. Cam had lived with scandal all his life and he’d vowed never to marry for love.To protect Pen’s reputation, they travelled as husband and wife and they desired each other more with every mile…Book Three in THE SONS OF SIN seriesA Sensuous Regency DelightTHE SONS OF SINSEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BEDA RAKE’S MIDNIGHT KISSWHAT A DUKE DARESA SCOUNDREL BY MOONLIGHTDAYS OF RAKES AND ROSES (Novella)

He will conquer his castle…and his bride!Green eyes sparkling with fire, there is no way Lady Rosamund de Longspey has escaped an arranged marriage only to be conquered by a rogue! Grey eyes as hard and flinty as his heart has become, Lord Gervase Fitz Osbern, weary of war and wanton women, will fight for what rightly belongs to him!But Rose is not going to be ousted, and Gervase, a warrior to his fingertips, is not going to meekly withdraw. Instead he’ll claim his castle – and just maybe a bride!January 1158, four years into the reign of King Henry II

Seduction was a game…Marcelline Noirot has one thing on her mind when she meets the Duke of Clevedon. It’s not his heartbreaking good looks, nor his smouldering charm. She’s after his wallet and…his bride-to-be.One of the most talented dressmakers in London, landing the Clevedon wedding dress would catapult Marcelline’s family business to fame and fortune. She’ll do whatever it takes and if that means using her feminine wiles on the Duke to get what she wants, then so be it. But losing her heart…that’s not part of the bargain.THE DRESSMAKERSSILK IS FOR SEDUCTION Book1SCANDAL WEARS SATIN Book 2VIXEN IN VELVET Book 3

Desire and loyalty collide in the riveting conclusion to USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey Michaels's series about the Redgraves–four siblings united by their legacy of scandal and seduction…Punished for his father's crimes and scorned by society, fearless soldier Maximillien Redgrave fights to protect England. But his quest to restore his family's reputation is his own private battle. Trusting the irresistible young Zoe Charbonneau, whose betrayal destroyed his closest comrades and nearly unraveled his covert mission, is a mistake he intends to never repeat. So when the discovery of a smuggling ring compels him to embark on a voyage straight into danger, he's prepared for anything–except to find Zoe on his ship.Believed to be a double agent for England and France, Zoe must clear her name in order to save her life. Convincing Max of her innocence seems impossible, until inescapable desire tempts them both to trust–and love–again. But a circle of enemies is closing in, and their time together might run out before they outrun danger….

No Man's Mistress! After being kidnapped by highwaymen, Fiona Chapman is a tarnished woman, or so the gossips have it. Nevertheless, she's not about to succumb to the seduction of her rescuer, the beguiling Major Luke Wolfson. After all, isn't he one of her abductors' cohorts?Yet when her new role as governess is retracted, Fiona is greatly tempted by Luke's offer to make her his mistress. But she won't submit–not unless he's prepared to make her a much more honorable proposal…