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A soldier of fortune, Jeb Carson was a law unto himself,only championing the causes he liked–and he liked Elena Malone just fine. A woman of true grit, driven to reclaim her child, the soul-scarred beauty made him hunger for a lifetime of perfect love….When she'd been attacked, Elena Malone swore nothing could ever be as terrible. But an ironic fate proved that a lie, for her baby boy had been kidnapped. Now her only hope for his rescue lay with Jeb Carson, a dangerous man who lived–and loved–by a code all his own….

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesOnce upon a time, he was one of Boston's most righteous ministers. Now Joshua Blue is a guilt-stricken man scouring the West to find the sister he drove away with his pride. When the trail leads him to Denver, a beautiful boardinghouse owner might be the key to unlocking past secrets. . . .By sheer determination, Adelaide Clark has raised her young son alone. When Joshua arrives at her door, Adie fears he'll tear her family apart. As she gets to know the charming preacher, however, she sees he's come to make amends for past wrongs. Soon his strong faith sparks Adie's long-buried hope for a future with a God-sent partner at her side. . . .

FEW DEFY LORD ROCKFORD AND COME AWAY UNSCATHEDVictoria Lewis has grown up in the long, dark shadows cast by Stonegrave Hall. Yet when the Master takes her sick mother into his care she must finally confront the man whose presence is as brooding as his windswept Yorkshire lands. Men quake at Lord Rockford’s mere command, yet this slip of a girl defies him at every turn! His fury at her is matched only by his desire, and Victoria’s pure innocence burns brightly in the darkness of the Hall.But the light threatens to lay bare secrets that could ruin them both.

'So, you’re back.'But can he put her world to rights?It should be Connor Hamilton’s final triumph to return to Calverley Hall as its master, rather than the poor blacksmith’s boy he once was. But he’s shocked to find the previous owner’s daughter, his old friend Isobel Blake, has lost everything—including her good reputation. Now the fragility beneath her shabby clothes and brave smile makes him want to protect her and hold her close…

SCAMS AND SCALAWAGSwere all in a day's work for undercover government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowed…and her troubled heart might demand?SONGS AND SECRETSwere Lily's shield against the world. A desperate act had brought her to dire straits aboard a Mississippi riverboat. Now singing for her supper was the least of her problems, for gambler Gage Morgan tempted her with an unusual way out. But could she wed him and bed him without the promise of love?

From the moment lady’s companion Elizabeth Ingram sees the imposing major, Sir Justin Delacourt, her head is full of romantic ideas – ideas that end in Lizzie being caught trespassing on his estate, mistaken for a poacher!Despite his disdain for womanly wiles, Justin can’t get the lively Lizzie out of his mind. And when she joins him in his quest to investigate a friend’s mysterious disappearance, he realises that a woman of Lizzie’s courage and determination could also be capable of stealing his heart…

St. Bride Needed A WifeBut the latest candidate was much too pretty to live amid a bunch of sailors on his desolate island. Ever since he'd first set eyes on fragile beauty Dora Sutton, something had gone wrong with his careful plan. The women he'd found for his men weren't working out, his books were a mess and Miss Sutton wasn't paying any attention to his orders.Dora Needed A New BeginningBut the insufferable Grey St. Bride refused to make it easy for her! From the moment she'd staggered off the boat, it was clear the handsome brute wanted her gone. But much more was at stake for Dora than wounded pride…. If Mr. High-and-Mighty St. Bride didn't want her, she'd just have to find someone else on the island who did!

From dangerous stranger – to her wedded husband! A dark and handsome stranger fighting in a town square mesmerises youthful innocent Catherine Melford. His shirt off, his skin glistening with sweat – he’s all man! On meeting him again in the opulence of the Royal Court, Catherine finds her desire is more aroused than ever.But he is Andrew, Earl of Gifford, and bad blood runs between their families. He is also the lord she’ll soon be forced to wed!

Sheriff DeWitt Gavin was quite an assortment of surprises to merchant Molly Calhan. Saddled with a scandalous past and a giant-size sweet tooth, he also had a truly giving heart. Now if only she could convince him to give his heart to her…!Witt Gavin had enough to handle, being the new lawman in a town rife with gossip and kids convinced bank robbers were hiding down every alley. His one daily treat was a visit to Molly Calhan's candy counter. But was it the confections that drew him–or the sweet shopkeeper herself?