A Christmastide Kiss

A Christmastide Kiss

Lana Williams

Romance / History / Mystery

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League has taken on a new mission—For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly are—yet. Can a Christmastide kiss lead to love? Frances Melbourne strives to overcome her shyness but fears she will soon be facing life as a spinster since the one chance she had for love slipped through her fingers. Making matters worse, her well-meaning father increases her dowry. Unwelcome suitors approach her at every turn and make planning a Christmas charity ball nearly impossible. Thomas Sinclair left Her Majesty's Navy wiser but not richer. After his heart is caught by the daughter of a wealthy man at a house party, he knows the only chance of winning her hand—and her father's approval—is to seek his fortune in America. He returns...
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A Rogue to the Rescue (The Rogue Chronicles, #4)

A Rogue to the Rescue (The Rogue Chronicles, #4)

Lana Williams

Romance / History / Mystery

Suddenly alone in the world without a penny to her name, Beatrice Linfield, a vicar's daughter, arrives in London in search of a new life and a position. But her circumstances go from bad to worse when she's drugged and tossed in a brothel. She might not know where she belongs, but a brothel isn't it. Despite her fear, she manages to escape in the night, hoping for a miracle. Daniel Walker wonders if he's come upon a ghost when he sees a form dressed in white drifting toward him on a dark street. To assist a desperate lady in need of rescue seems an answer to his deepest secret—to prove himself worthy of doing something meaningful. Beatrice quickly realizes the handsome rogue who rescued her could easily steal her heart. But there's no denying the fact that she's now ruined in Society's eyes. He is not for the likes of her. Yet a heated kiss makes her wonder if love is possible after all. Daniel sees the beauty in Beatrice, inside and out, and vows to do all in his power to help her find a new life. As he works with her to halt the terrible scheme that trapped her and other women in its web, he begins to hope her new life could be with him. Can he bring the villain to justice or will doing so risk everything he now holds dear?
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A Sweet Obsession

A Sweet Obsession

Lana Williams

Romance / History / Mystery

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League has taken on a new mission—For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly are—yet. When Lady Winifred Barnes is jilted a week before her wedding, her longtime friend Caleb Godwin comes to her rescue with an offer of a marriage of convenience. As a second son, he has little to offer other than his name. Despite facing ruin and a broken heart, Winifred won't set aside her wish to marry for love and refuses him. Humiliated, Caleb ventures to America for a fresh start, swearing to never again rescue a damsel in distress, especially one he's secretly loved for years. However, Winifred's frequent letters help ease his loneliness and make it impossible to forget her. Winifred's regret grows along with her feelings for Caleb as she realizes the man she...
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Romancing The Rogue (The Rogue Chronicles Book 1)

Romancing The Rogue (The Rogue Chronicles Book 1)

Lana Williams

Romance / History / Mystery

When A Rogue Meets His Match In The Most Delightful Way...Caroline Gold is desperate to save her family from financial ruin with a proposal from a wealthy duke. But one misstep has her betrothed to the wrong man–Richard Walker, the Earl of Aberland, a handsome but cynical rogue with barely a farthing to his name.Richard spies for the Crown under the guise of a rogue but is intent on revenge. Offering for the beautiful Caroline creates an unwelcome distraction. Yet the desire he finds with her makes him wonder if a life–and love–after he claims justice is possible.Caroline quickly sees there is more to Richard than she expected, and his kindness toward her ailing father melts her heart. But marrying him won’t save her family despite the surprising passion she discovers in his arms.A French spy posing as an English lord is on the loose. Can Richard unveil the man’s identity and stop him before he destroys all Richard holds dear, including Caroline?NOTE: 'A Rogue's Reputation', a Christmas novella, is available exclusively in the 'Winter Wishes' Anthology.
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A Pretend Betrothal

A Pretend Betrothal

Lana Williams

Romance / History / Mystery

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League has taken on a new mission—For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly are—yet. Can she reclaim her childhood best friend AND convince him to love her? Lady Tabitha Malton spends her days caring for her mother who feigns illness to keep Tibby at her side. Tibby can't bring herself to protest until The Mayfair Literary League proposes a new agenda—perform a bold act to catch the notice of their secret crush. Michael Shaw isn't the same man who left England's shores a decade ago to serve in the military, but his well-meaning mother doesn't seem to understand. Her insistence that he take a wife is driving him mad. How can he consider marriage when he feels broken and battered inside? A pretend betrothal might be...
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