The Duke, the Wallflower, and the Holly Tree

The Duke, the Wallflower, and the Holly Tree

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

Four years ago, Gabriel Preston, Duke of Beckhampton prepared to ask for the hand of his love, Lady Eliza Clayton. Then she vanished. Rumors ran rampant through Polite Society, each one suggesting a different theory, yet all resulted in the same conclusion: Lady Eliza didn't love him. Vowing never to bare his soul to a woman again, Beck locked himself away on his estate. After protesting, cajoling, and crying daily for four years, Lady Eliza has finally convinced her mother to allow them to return to England from Boston, where they'd been "visiting" family. She knew the true reason for their voyage, despite Mama's denials. Her parents refused to allow her to marry the Duke of Beckhampton. Yet after all this time apart, Eliza still loved him. Beck is shocked when Eliza appears in Society once more, and even more surprised to discover he desires her after all the pain she caused him. He's feeling the Christmas spirit for the first time in years....
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To Captivate the Viscount

To Captivate the Viscount

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

CeCe Dixon is tired of being overlooked, and when the militia arrives at the nearby training camp, she decides to set an example for her younger sisters and find herself a husband. She won't settle for just any husband, either, he must be kind, handsome, and madly in love with her. Justin, Viscount Stavely, is at first flattered by Cece's flirtations, and soon finds himself under her spell. He's falling quickly—until one night he finds her in a passionate embrace with another man. Rather than let his fellow soldiers know how deeply he's hurt, he withdraws from the many social activities in the nearby town. CeCe is devastated that Stavely would believe her capable of such an indiscretion, and when she learns someone deliberately mislead the viscount, she vows revenge. Nothing will stop her from discovering who did this and disgracing him somehow. And nothing will stop her from convincing Stavely she loves only him, and his best...
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A Bride for Christmas (Regency Novella)

A Bride for Christmas (Regency Novella)

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

(Previously released as The Christmas Wedding Scheme) Seeing Lady Julianna holding their newborn nephew in her arms, Nash decides it's time he took a wife. Julianna insists only a man who slays dragons would suit, and since dragons don't exist, neither does her ideal beau. Not one to turn away from a challenge, Nash enlists the aid of his nieces and nephews in a scheme sure to win the lady's hearNote: This book was previously released as The Christmas Wedding Scheme.When Nash Sinclair sees Lady Julianna holding their newborn nephew in her arms, he decides it is time he took a wife. Julianna, however, insists only a man who slays dragons would suit, and since dragons don't exist, neither does her ideal beau. Not one to turn away from a challenge, Nash enlists the aid of his nieces and nephews in a scheme sure to win Lady Julianna's heart.
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To Love a Spy

To Love a Spy

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

A collection of wickedly suspenseful and wildly charming historical romances with bold heroes and dauntless heroines who must use unconventional methods to deliver justice--and hopefully find a love that proves a perfect fit for their hearts. From Regency England through the American Civil War, and on into Victorian America, these clean, wholesome romances will warm your hearts. The Lieutenant's Promise by Aileen Fish, USA Today and National bestselling author. Caught in the path of an impending battle between approaching Federal and rebel troops, headstrong Em Gilmore clashes with handsome Lt. Lucas over keeping her family safe. Secrets and Lies by Marie Higgins, National bestselling author. Love for the man of her dreams wasn't the only thing she was trying to hide. Blood for Ink by LL Muir, National bestselling author. Northwick is determined to uncover the identity of The Scarlet Plumiere, a gossip writer who has exposed his friend to the ridicule of the ton. But if he unmasks her, she's as good as dead... Anna and the Conductor by Bess McBride, National bestselling author. Amid the ravages of the American Civil War, abolitionist Anna Douglas and a mysterious Underground Railroad conductor risk their freedom and lives to carry others to safety. Can their newfound love survive the chaos and destruction of war? Love, Lies, Traitors, and Spies by Melissa Lynn Blue, National bestselling author. The last year has harbored little more than horror and loss for Juliet Jackson, but when her fiancé, Cole Turner, shows up one night claiming to have information that will end the war she is faced with a rare opportunity to take control of her own destiny. The only problem is that Cole is serving as a Union army spy, and Juliet is a staunch Virginian... The Mapmaker's Wife by Kathy L Wheeler, National bestselling author. A flippant proposal and an attack on her person finds one young woman married to the mapmaker who only needs someone to take control of his ungovernable child. Feelings quickly shift into something less platonic and when the enemy gains vital secrets, her suspicions land her in jail.  
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Chasing Lord Mystery

Chasing Lord Mystery

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

Robert, Lord Northcotte is not in the holiday spirit when he joins his sister’s family shortly after the brutal death of a friend. Discovering a matchmaking scheme is afoot, he tells them he will never marry Lady Miriam or any other woman. Now if only his heart would listen. Lady Miriam’s mother accused her of chasing Lord Mystery after a noble act by a handsome gentleman six years ago became the measure of all other men. Now he’s staying at the home where she’d hoped to escape a summons from her grandfather, the Duke of Danby. Terrified Northcotte will recognize her and reveal the contents of the scandalous letter she wrote him years ago, she can’t decide which is the bigger threat: the duke armed with a special license, or Lord Mystery, who carries a secret she’d never live down.
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Charming the Vicar's Daughter

Charming the Vicar's Daughter

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

What's a gentleman to do when the local Widows' League insists on a marriage over a simple misunderstanding? How does he honor his family name without damaging that of a vicar's daughter? For Neil Harrow, the journey to obtain a matched pair of horses for his new curricle has taken a wrong turn. While his uncle is not insisting Neil marry Rebecca Cookson, in his heart he knows it's the thing to do. Rebecca wants nothing to do with the popinjay who came to her aid, no matter how the situation appeared. The meddling old widows are a formidable opponent, but Rebecca will do everything in her power to avoid such an ill-suited match. As charming Mr. Harrow might be, Rebecca is determined to only marry a man she can love with all her heart.  
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Her Impetuous Rakehell

Her Impetuous Rakehell

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

Laurence Pierce never wanted a wife or children. He preferred his freedom and his bachelor's rooms in London. Then his cousin, Lord Oakhurst, dies, making Laurence guardian of a three-year-old girl. He knows nothing about children, and even less about girls. In desperation, he turns to the only lady friend he's never seduced and begs for help. Lady Hannah Lumley knows Laurence for exactly what he is, since he's been her brother's closest friend for as long as she can remember. He's the last man she could imagine as a father, and the very last man her brother would consider letting her marry. Yet one little kiss leaves her unable to think of anything but the new Baron Oakhurst. Now her Season has taken a twist she never expected. How can the nice young lords and gentlemen in London ever compare to this impetuous rakehell?  
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The Lieutenant's Promise

The Lieutenant's Promise

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

Caught in the path of an impending battle between approaching Confederate and Union troops, strong-willed Em Gilmore clashes with handsome Lt. Lucas over keeping her family safe. When her brother joins up with the northern troops fighting to keep Missouri in the Union, Em Gilmore's left with the responsibility of keeping her family safe. Discovering a band of rebels camping nearby, she must get word to her brother and his handsome friend Lieutenant Lucas. Levi Lucas is torn between defending his nation and protecting Em from her foolish notions of invulnerability. Her stubbornness is bound to get her in trouble, and he can't be there to rescue her when he's in battle hundreds of miles away. If he survives whatever campaigns lay ahead, will she be there to welcome him home?  
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Christmas in White Oak

Christmas in White Oak

Aileen Fish

Holiday / Christmas / Romance

Nick Randolph has avoided Christmas since the death of his wife, but his four-year-old daughter insists he stay with her at his parents' home for the holidays. He finally must confront his past and the woman he let get away. A tale of first love, self-forgiveness, and the importance of family and friendship.  
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