When a devil-may-care rake rescues a frosty young widow from highwaymen, their lives become deliciously entangled. Decimus Pryor is one of London's most notable rakes. He saunters through life, trysting with young widows and making people laugh. But rumors have spread that his skills in the bedroom are overrated. The young widows are laughing at him, not with him, and slamming shut the doors to their boudoirs. Eloïse Fortrose, widow of the late Viscount Fortrose, has always spurned Decimus's advances, but when he rescues her from highwaymen, she discovers that there's a lot more to this Casanova than meets the eye. What better way to heat up the chilly autumn nights than to indulge in a brief liaison? They'll frolic between the sheets, laugh a little, restore Decimus's standing as a rake, then go their separate ways. Eloïse doesn't believe in love and neither does Decimus . . . but love is coming for them both, whether they...

A nosy duke's daughter and a sharp-eyed Bow Street Runner join forces to solve a rather peculiar crime. Violet Garland may be a duke's daughter, but she has a strong streak of daredevil. What she wants most in life is adventure—and when she spots a Bow Street Runner among the ton, she knows she's finally found it. She'll help the investigator track down his villain, whether he wants her to or not! Bow Street Principal Officer Perry Wintersmith does not require any assistance, especially from a female as annoyingly persistent as Lady Violet Garland. Although Lady Violet does possess a most uncommon talent and she is exceptionally good at following people... Perhaps he ought to accept her offer of help? Together they might be able to unravel a rather perplexing mystery—and Perry may just avoid falling off any roofs. Take one adventure-seeking duke's daughter, one solitary Bow Street Runner, a strange series of thefts, a...

A governess in jeopardy . . . and the marquis's son who goes undercover as a housemaid to protect her. Lord Octavius Pryor leads a carefree and untroubled life, until the night he visits Vauxhall Gardens in the guise of a woman. At Vauxhall, Octavius discovers that being a female is very different from being a man. Annoyingly different, unpleasantly different, and—when he encounters the lecherous Baron Rumpole—dangerously different. Determined to teach the baron a lesson, Octavius infiltrates Rumpole's household, where he meets the woman of his dreams: Miss Toogood, governess to the baron's daughters. Suddenly Octavius has three pressing tasks. 1) To teach the baron to keep his yardstick in his breeches. 2) To keep Miss Toogood safe. 3) To convince her to marry him. A word of caution: This novel is a bodice ripper, and I mean that quite literally. Bodices are ripped in this book—and not...

Two linked Regency romances published together for the very first time! This duo from USA Today bestselling author Emily Larkin features one London beauty, one scarred major, one dashing lieutenant, one intrepid young lady ... and a litter of kittens. Length: A novel and a novella totaling 99,000 words Sensuality level: Two Regency romances containing mild love scenes If you love captivating historical romances brimming with humor, emotion, and animals, then these stories are for you! Lady Isabella's Ogre (a novel) Lady Isabella Knox enjoys her independence. She collects strays—dogs, kittens, runaway brides—but she has no intention of collecting a husband. Major Nicholas Reynolds has had enough of soldiering; all he wants now is a bride ... but his scarred face sends young ladies fleeing. When a slip of Isabella's tongue brands the major...

The first FOUR books in the Baleful Godmother historical romance series. Embark on a journey that stretches from the glittering ballrooms of the aristocracy to the dark underbelly of Regency England. 1000 pages (260,000 words) of passion, danger, adventure, and romance—with a little magic thrown into the mix. This collection includes two full-length novels, one shorter novel, and a novella. Unmasking Miss Appleby Resisting Miss Merryweather Trusting Miss Trentham Claiming Mister Kemp UNMASKING MISS APPLEBY (Book 1, a full-length novel) On her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives an unusual gift from the Faerie godmother she never knew she had: the ability to change shape. Penniless and orphaned, she sets off for London to make her fortune as a man. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. RESISTING MISS...

Lady by day, Robin Hood by night... Arabella Knightley is an earl's granddaughter, but it's common knowledge that she spent her early years in London's gutters. What the ton doesn't know is that while Arabella acts the perfect young lady by day, at night she plays Robin Hood, stealing from the wealthy to give to the poor. Adam St Just is one of Society's most sought after bachelors. He's also the man responsible for Arabella Knightley's nickname: Miss Smell o' Gutters—a mistake he regrets, but can never erase. Bored by polite society, Adam sets out to unmask the elusive thief ... but he's not prepared for what he discovers. A Regency romance featuring a tarnished heiress, an altruistic thief, a meddling marquis, and a gentleman who thinks very highly of his pedigree. "Characters with passion, depth, intelligence, and a great sense of humor." ~ Buried Under Romance (Originally...