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A bi-curious duke must marry an heiress before rumors of his scandalous past surface. London, 1865: The Duke of Belmonte must marry before rumors of his past life ruin any chance of making an advantageous match. When he meets Lady Katherine Smithson, more than her luscious body and sharp wit intrigue him. Like him, her birth and station afford her many liberties, but at a price. Lady Katherine Smithson had given up hope of finding a man liberal enough to tempt her into marriage until she meets Lord Belmonte. She doesn't question her decision to marry him until he reveals a shocking truth ...

An eccentric Earl hires an actor to help him seduce his wife. My name is Henry, Earl of Freemont and I am an eccentric. My inability to read people’s expressions makes it difficult for me to connect with strangers. When I met Charlotte , I knew she was the woman I wanted to marry. Unlike the other society ladies, she treated me like a man and not as an aberration. I was excited to start my new life with her, but our wedding night proved a disaster. Determined to find a way to make things right between us, I hired Trick, an actor, to help me woo my wife. After the first time Trick kissed ...

Lord Kendrick, Duke of Alton—I was born a duke but my passion lies in clay and marble. Straddling two worlds, I have put my heart and soul into my art. After my spinster neighbor catches me in a compromising position with a male lover, Sir Colt Lawrence recommends I do the obvious, marry her or risk scandal. Sir Colt Lawrence—I have been enamored of Lord Kendrick since the moment I set eyes on him. As his personal secretary, I must hide my secret passion for him. When he tells me of his dilemma with Lady Lillian, I boldly suggest he marry the lady to assure her silence. Lady Lillian ...

Lady Kitty needs a husband. Lord Roscoe needs a wife. Is esteem and mutual respect enough in a marriage of convenience, or will the past rise up and ruin their chance at happiness? Respectable gentlemen tend to steer clear of Lady Kitty Pegler despite her hefty dowry. She has earned the reputation of being disagreeable simply by speaking her mind. Her stepmother has proclaimed that Kitty’s sister can’t marry until Kitty does. With her sister’s fate in her hands, Kitty makes the difficult decision to find a husband. However, after three seasons, she has yet to receive an offer. Until ...

A new earl, an eccentric heiress, and a spirited gentleman who will bring them together… Miss Evelyn Diamond: While other girls played with dolls, I was fossil hunting. Although I was an heiress, my lifelong dream is to be a fossilist and gain admittance into the Britain Geographical Society. My parents, however thought my desire was frivolous and that I needed to find a titled gentleman to marry. With my many eccentricities, I was hardly the ideal wife. The only man who understood me was my friend Clayton, but his tastes ran in a different direction. Mr. Clayton Lucas: Evie and I were ...

When you live in your car the way 18-year-old Eddie and his sister Maya do, the rules are pretty simple: lay low, trust no one, and make sure you have plenty of duct tape on hand. But Maya is growing up fast. She’s forgetting how to play the game, and Eddie is finding it harder and harder to keep them both safe from the outside world.

My name is Lord Sebastian and I am an unapologetic rake. I am always up for a lark, so when my best friend propositioned me, I decided to indulge him. After a tawdry night, I was torn about my feelings for him. I sought him out in the country only to get stuck in a snowstorm where I landed on the doorstep of the widow Roth, an eccentric woman that engaged my heart and my imagination. Torn between two lovers, I had to make a big decision. The vicar or the vixen?

Lady Amelia Brimley — I have always been in love with Oliver, Duke of Hayesford. My brother-in-law, Lord Noah Peterson, also holds a special place in my heart. After my sister’s tragic death, Noah and I became close. When Oliver proposes, I readily accept. On the eve of our wedding, I stumble upon Oliver and Noah in a compromising position. I should be appalled, and yet I am captivated by the sight.Lord Oliver, Duke of Hayesford — I asked for Amelia’s hand when I was six. Our parents took me seriously and were pressuring me to marry her. She is my oldest and dearest friend. While I ...

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club–an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility–on a rousing journey of romance, laughter, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Lord Daniel Winston, Sixth Earl of Roxminister, was nearly killed by his unhinged first wife. If the rumors are true, Lady Kate Darrington is a candidate for Bedlam. Self-preservation warns him to distance himself from the quirky but alluring lady. His curious mind has other ideas. If what she claims is true, her life is in danger. Lady Kate Darrington suspects that her stepmother ...

Bad things happen in threes; at least, that's what Annie Fullerton has always believed. And the way her life is shaping up, she feels like the proverbial poster girl! Her career as an up-and-coming sous chef has gone up in smoke, she's lost her beloved pet, and then her roommate, Danica, has betrayed her in the worst possible way. It's the straw that breaks the camel's back. I mean, come on! A person can only take so much!

All three live by the rules of society, but they love by the rules of their heart. Prince Alexander–The moment I met Mr. Eliot Burnside, I was enamored. The bashful solicitor rushed off before I could get his address. Before he disappeared, he left me with a vital clue to his direction, Madam Caroline Devine. Madam Caroline Devine- After years of running a brothel, I wanted out, but society wasn’t forgiving of a woman like me. When Prince Alexander appeared at my doorstep in search of Burnside, I didn’t know he'd help me realize my dream, but at a cost to my heart. Mr. Eliot Burnside-...

Fourteen-year-old Myles Cook is having a rough time. Not only has his mother run off with Jocelyn, her yoga instructor, but Myles and his dad have moved to a tiny rural island on BC's west coast to live in a log cabin. Garcia Island is nothing like Myles' old home in the city; there are no stores, the WiFi is sketchy, and let's face it, the people are strange.

Tango and TJ have been best friends since forever, until the night all that changes. Suddenly Tango is on her own. Without TJ, she's unsure how to be or who she is. To make things worse, she is convinced that TJ is still around. Is she imagining this, or are ghosts actually a thing?

My name is William Hillsboro, Marquis of Armstead, and my father has given me an ultimatum—either produce an heir with my wife Prudence—or he will cut me off. Faced with losing my wife and my precious horses, I asked my stable master Duncan to impregnate Pru. Duncan and Pru share a tumultuous past, one wrought with old hurts. Can I convince them to look past their differences and come together for a common goal? And in doing so, find a love that transcends societal norms? **Previous titled "One Wild Ride."

Tormented by their desires, two men find love in the wilds of Scotland. Lord Angus Ryder: I was born a gentleman, but architecture is my passion. When I was given an opportunity to restore a hunting lodge in Scotland, I jumped at the chance. Lately, my dormant passions for other men have been growing stronger and it is easier to hide away on a remote island than to face my demons. When a stranger—a very alluring stranger—washes up on the beach, injured, with no memory of his identity, I have no other option but to nurse him back to health. Mr. Clayton Lucas: I woke up on a beach with no...

Lord Grey Greyson, Viscount Greyson: My father was pressuring me to choose a suitable bride sooner rather than later. I wasn’t averse to the idea and wanted to find a sensible wife, one who would have no illusions about a love match. I could not promise her my heart because it belonged to Theodore, Marquess of Pelton, a man I had been in love with since the first time we kissed. Theodore, Marquess of Pelton: Greyson was my best friend and lover but our desire for each other was forbidden. Both of us came to London to find a wife. Unlike Greyson, I had to contend with the Pelton legacy of ...

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club — an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility—on a rousing journey of romance, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Viscount Langdon is torn between duty and desire. After his father’s death, he has every intention of resigning from the Tenet club when he meets Mrs. Adare. The lively widow with a knack for trouble piqued more than his curiosity, and he agrees to one last assignment. Mrs. Elizabeth Adare is on a mission to bring a smuggler to justice, and nobody is going to get in her way, not even the...

Lady Eleanor, Duchess of Smythington The passion has faded from my marriage. Between running an extensive household and caring for three children and my husband Rex, my dream of studying music has long since been left behind. While my children embark on their own lives and Rex is busy at Parliament, I am unsure what to do with myself. Despite loving my husband, old memories have surfaced, and his best friend, Flynn now features in forbidden dreams. Lord Flynn, Earl of Larrson A person evaluates their past when they reach a certain age. I am no different. I fell in love with Eleanor two ...

As a two-time Super Bowl winner, Sam Rockney was at the top of his profession. Only one thing was missing, someone to share his life with. When he meets Ivy, he’s convinced she’s the one. The talented chef is hesitant and convincing her proves to be a challenge. Sam has never backed down from a challenge. Will this be the first one to have him throw in the towel? Chef Ivy lost her faith in true love—well, more like she misplaced it. When Sam walked into her restaurant with his smoking body and charming smile, more than just her heart melted. From the outside, the Seattle Pioneers ...

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club-- an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility-- on a rousing journey of romance, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Sir Jack Sterling is on the trail of a cagey spy, He follows a lead to a masquerade where a moonlight garden--plus an inebriated heiress--equals trouble to more than his investigation. Miss Rachel Farnsworth has vowed never to wed, preferring her freedom to an oppressive marriage. While at a masquerade, she steals a kiss from a masked stranger that awakes something deep inside her — a ...