"It's regarding your father," Wulfric said and hesitated for a moment. "He died from illness a couple of weeks ago.""My father," Anna repeated and walked past him to look out the window that overlooked the convent garden."You're the lady of the Harold estate now," Wulfric said. "The king has tasked me to bring you home. We can leave when you're ready. I've procured a carriage and..."Anna did not answer but turned around and hid her face in his shoulder."Why does everyone have to die?" she cried into his chest.Wulfric stood frozen for a moment, then he loosely put his arms around her. He had no idea how to comfort her and simply stood there, patting her back gently while she cried. He liked the feeling of her in his arms though; he could not remember how many times he had dreamed of it. Wulfric Rosenkranz has been in love with Anna Harold since he was a teenager. She on the other hand only ever had eyes for the king's brother,...

When the last cat dies, Jane will be richJane thought that taking care of thirty cats would be the hard part of her job. Until she is swarmed with suitors who want a shot at the large sum she will inherit when the last cat of her late employer's cats dies. Even the local baron has taken an interest in her, which has her longtime fiancée returning to learn what is happening. Suddenly Jane has to reconsider the life she had envisioned for herself, especially when she finds there is perhaps more to love and marriage than mutual fondness and financial stability.

"Her brother Gustaf stopped mid-sentence in the middle of the stables, looking first surprised, then angrily at the man beside Maria."Your Majesty," he said, with the slightest possible bow that he could manage."Lord Helmholdt," the man replied, his tone as cold as Gustaf's. Standing so close to him, Maria could feel how he physically reacted to Gustaf being there. From being relaxed his body was tense and he had straightened his back as soon as he had seen him. Maria looked from one to the other for a moment, not understanding at first."I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I had no idea," she said, confused. "Well, neither did I," the man said angrily and quickly left the stables. Maria watched him go. This wasn't how she had imagined meeting her future husband for the first time." Having lost a battle to his cousin Gustaf Helmholdt, pretender to the throne, King Jonathan has to marry Lord Helmholdt's barren sister Maria. He reluctantly...

My marriage was perfect – until my wedding night Millie is a timid and young lady betrothed to Charles, the duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her. Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom. Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles's mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night. If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novella might be for you. A Second Wedding Night is the first book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 20.000 words (81 pages) about second changes, lust and love with a happy ever after.

Can I trust him when all others have failed me? Caroline Winter sees only one way forward when she is caught in an inn penniless during a blizzard: She needs to find a man willing to share his bed with her for the night. When tall, dark-haired Hugh Winterbottom walks into the inn, she is certain she has found the right man to spend the night with. But as she falls ill and Hugh nurses her back to health feelings starts to blossom. But does she dare trust that Hugh has only her best intentions in mind, when no one, including her own family, has not? If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novella might be for you. Winter Hearts is the first book in the series Seasons of Love. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 21.000 words (about 80 pages) about a destitute woman who does let herself be covered and takes matters into her own hands to...

She is ready to settle for a marriage without love. He never wants to marry. But their meeting is explosive. After an unrequited dalliance, Cecilia Gaywood is certain that she will not be able to hold her husband's attention for long. Thus she seeks a loveless but comfortable union. Archie Montagu has never considered marriage seriously; he is content being a bachelor with all that it entails, not least female company.But when he meets Cecilia he is intrigued from the start, despite her being an innocent and probably very soon the finace of someone else. Cecilia tries to both hide and fight her attraction to him, but despite their efforts friendship slowly blossoms between them. So much so, when Cecilia asks Archie to take her to leave with her, he does so without thinking about the consequences and soon the two find themselves married. But Cecilia is still certain that she cannot hold her...

She believes he hates her – He has to fight not to fall in love with her Lady Hester Montagu is well aware that she is not the most desirable lady among the ton despite being the daughter of a duke: she always says what comes to mind, her hair is too dull, and she is obsessed with birds. Even so she figures there has to be someone for her, someone who will want her for more than her large dowry and family connections. Which is why she agrees to a house party where she will meet three eligible bachelors and hopefully form an attachment with one of them. Flint Eavesgrave, the Earl of Lambourn, is not one of them. In fact, he is almost engaged to someone else. Someone who will make a suitable countess, but most importantly will never cause his heart any danger. Which is why he has to stay as far away from Lady Hester as possible. If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella...

Is he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him? Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family's country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family. James is more than a little annoyed when the duke's eldest daughter seems to be attracted to him: It is not what he needs for his first undercover assignment as a Bow Street Runner. All he wants is to close the case quickly and prove his worth. But the more he gets to know Charlotte, the more drawn to her he becomes himself. But how will she react when she learns of his true identity? If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella...

How can I ever be happy, when I have fallen in love with a man who does not believe in love? The former courtesan Alicia has made a name for herself as a sex therapist for members of the ton. She is both surprised and intrigued when Miles, the Earl of Lindley and one of the most notorious rakes in London, shows up for a consultation. Miles is desperate to have his problem fixed and be able to continue his nightly activities. Even desperate enough to that he seeks out the attractive Alicia that he enjoyed a brief affair with. The two starts working on his problem and fast builds a friendship while they find that their attraction to each other is still there. But with the differences in their ranks, Miles's upcoming marriage, and the fact that he does not even believe in love, it seems impossible that Alicia will enjoy her happy ever after with him. If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or...