He was born to rule an empire. But she's the one who rules his heart…

Stripped of her Christian name and freedom, Leila tries to evade the lustful gaze of her masters. Even in a sprawling Turkish palace, there’s no room to hide from the handsome Prince Emre. On her dreaded first night as the prince’s concubine, instead of his bed, Leila receives a gift more precious than all the riches in the Ottoman Empire. If only she could trust the heir to keep his promise…

Prince Emre is torn between his duty to the splintering empire and his growing feelings for the stubborn daughter of a Christian missionary. Tradition forbids him from abandoning his harem, but Leila’s heart demands his undivided love. When religious and societal forces threaten to tear them apart, Leila and Emre must summon the courage to follow their impossible destiny.

The Merchant’s Pearl is the thought-provoking first installment in a series of historical romance novels. If you like slow-burn romance, flesh-and-blood characters, and unconventional settings, then you’ll love Amie O'Brien’s opulent tale.

Buy The Merchant’s Pearl to see if true love can conquer untold temptation today!

Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The Cynfell brothers are the very embodiment of a sinful existence. But could the right woman change that?

Meet all the Cynfell brothers in this limited edition boxset!

Since the moment Taygete Bellenger met the Earl of Edvoy, she knew there would never be another for her...

But when he married her eldest sister instead, he broke her heart. 

Page Count: Approx more than 270 pages.

A broken heart…a new home…and two men fighting for her hand?

It’s been five years since Molly Thorn lost her beloved husband, and now she thinks she’s ready to move on and start a new family. More than anything, she longs for the laughter of children, the love of a husband, and a loving family to surround her. However, she never bargained for two men to fight over her—or attempt to secure her hand by any means necessary.

Mark has long since given up on finding a bride to call his own, that is until the pretty new widow wins his heart and he finds himself dreaming of a happy future together. Now that another man is threatening his happiness, he discovers the true value of friendship and honesty when he needs it most.

The fighting becomes more intense when Mark discovers that the dastardly Luke’s intentions are not at all what they appeared to be, but he learns that his best friends always have his back. To secure the dreams he treasures, he must act quickly—or all will be lost forever.

Will Molly make the right decision when it comes to marriage—or will her new adventure also be her last chance in life?

Is Mark doomed to spend his lifetime alone and lonely, or will the fight for Molly’s hand finally take a turn in his favor before it’s too late?

When Lady Philomena Housley finds herself proposed to by the Marquess of Durham, she only hesitates a day before agreeing- never mind that she's never met the gentleman in her life.

But ... her hopes of happiness are shattered when she finally meets the man.
As circumstances escalate, it seems only right to end their engagement, no matter the toll it takes on her reputation... or her heart.

Lord Morgan Platt was happy as a second son and a spy for the British.
He never wanted his mother in charge of choosing his wife.

But ... since he was incapable of doing anything about the situation, he sets into his new life.
Life becomes harder when he realizes that the woman he's supposed to marry is also the ward of his greatest enemy.

Their union is a threat to the nation's security... and to his very soul. 

In the sleepy village of Hardrascliffe Mary Robson has finally paid off the mortgage on her beloved farm Anderby Wold.

Married to her much older and extremely passive cousin John Robson, she has created a name for herself on her own, with ceaseless philanthropy and constant hard-work.

But whilst there are many who adore her, Mary faces opposition from her husband’s sister Sarah, whose possessiveness over her brother has caused divisions in the family.

When the socialist David Rossitur visits the village he rouses excitement not only in the workers but with the mistress of Anderby Wold herself.

The farmhands see hope in Rossitur’s message and tremors begin to shake the hierarchy that has influenced village life for so long.

And Mary’s passions are split – between her farm and the ‘old ways’ of operating, and the return of youth through the figure of Mr. Rossitur.

Will Mary continue along the path that she has set herself?

Or will the changing world around her force her hand?

Anderby Wold is a moving twentieth century tale of love, hope and change.

'Courage and vitality blow like a high wind through her story' The Observer

Winifred Holtby (1898-1935) novelist, journalist and critic, was born at Rudstone, Yorkshire. Her remarkable life and tragically early death are movingly portrayed by her close friend Vera Brittain in Testament of Friendship. In this, her first novel, Winifred Holtby exhilaratingly rehearses the themes which were to come to fruition in her last and greatest work, South Riding.

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Book 6 (Tangled Tales)

Can a forgotten love be rekindled before it is too late?

The Forgotten Lady:
The de Bar siblings continue to be cursed by the old witch, Hecuba as Cinderella’s memories of her past are stripped away. Living with an evil stepmother and two mean stepsisters, Ella can’t remember who she is, and neither can she remember her true family or even Sir William, the man she loves.

The Determined Knight:
Sir William Fremont returns from war to reclaim his castle from his brother and win back the hand of the woman he loves. But along the way he makes a stop in town where he sees Lady Ella de Bar, the woman he almost married before he left to campaign for the king. The odd thing is, Lady Ella is dressed like a peasant and doesn't seem to know him.

The longer the curse continues, the more people forget Ella exists at all. And if anyone tells her about her past, the curse will never be broken. William sets forth with the challenge of trying to break Ella’s curse and win back her heart. But when his memories of her start to fade as well, it looks as if all hope is lost.

Can true love break the barriers of dark magic before William and Ella’s past relationship is forgotten forever?

(Each book in the series stands alone, but it is always better to read in order so that no surprises are ruined.)

Watch for the last book of the series, Heart of Ice (Snow Queen) - Book 7, coming next!

Three full-length novels!

Love Won't Run - Adelaide Kemp-Houghton witnessed the murder of her husband one dark night, and in order to save herself, she's abandoned everything she's ever known. Her refuge is tucked away in a small Arkansas town. There, she'll begin a new life under an assumed name: Della Brown.
Lo Bonham's world turned upside down the day his sister abandoned her young daughter. Bringing up his niece wasn't a challenge until she turned into a rebellious teenager. His house is in discord and if he doesn't find a solution, he may lose his mind. When he meets Della, the problem seems likely to resolve in a matter of weeks as his niece takes to her private, mousy companion. Lo can't help being drawn to Della either, even if she is hiding a deep secret.
Della shouldn't let Lo and his niece make her feel so at home, but she's fast falling for the man known as the local Lothario. When Della's past is exposed, the two men trying to track her down arrive in Sawyer's Folly. One wants to kill her, one wants her for personal gain. Even with Lo backing her, will Della ever be safe again?

Love Remembers When - Peter Bonham left Sawyer's Folly on the heels of tragedy. With his life in tatters, he's wandered the West, but when his dying cousin calls him home with a last request, Peter can't refuse. It'll mean giving up the freedom he's found in exchange for owning the horses he's long loved and the chance to reconnect with his family.
Peter's ex-wife, Lillian, is coming back to Sawyer's Folly too. With her new fiancé and the promise of a fresh start, she thinks she can put the loss her son behind her to start a new family. Although a little surprised that her ex-husband's cousin would ask her for a favor, Lillian eagerly accepts responsibility of the house and horses he offers.
But when Lillian and Peter come face-to-face, embers are rekindled. The undeniable attraction makes things tense as Lillian struggles to begin her new life. She stubbornly ignores her old feelings for Peter, determined to forge ahead with the man even her ex-husband can see is all wrong for her. To make her happy, Peter is willing to give her up--and give up his own renewed chance at happiness--but a little help from his niece might nudge Lillian and Peter back onto the road to everlasting love.

When Love Arrives - When Ethan Caldwell discovers a lost train ticket to Sawyer's Folly, it seems like his chance to leave behind disease-ravaged Memphis and begin a new life. On his travels, he meets Ethan Lorance, a conman who brags about his plan to steal a widow's livelihood through a proxy marriage. Disgusted with the plot, there's nothing Ethan can do to stop Lorance's vile intentions. A train wreck changes everything for both Ethan and Lorance's bride, Abigail.
Abigail's first husband passed two years ago. She's ready to love again and begin a family. Although her in-laws are horrified by her intentions to marry a stranger, she believes she's made the right choice. But when Ethan wakes up after the train derailment, he seems to think he's someone else. And the details of his past are sketchy at best. She wants to trust him--needs another hand on her farm--and despite the confusion, Ethan seems like a good man. As he works hard to earn his place with her, she begins to fall in love, but his lies become transparent as time passes. When her in-laws hire an investigator to find out about Ethan's past, the world as Abigail knew it crumbles. Can she ever trust him again after his betrayal?

My best friend's brother grew up. Hot.

I'm months from finishing college and starting a fashion label in New York. Years of planning and saying 'no' to every distraction will pay off.

Until he transfers in.

There's a reason I haven't seen Dylan Cameron in years. He's trouble. With a mysterious, badass, and broody capital T.

He’s also my best friend’s brother.

But when Dylan shows up at my birthday party, he's all grown up. Quick with a joke. Hotter than hell.

I try to ignore him. Until one scorching night of confessions in my bedroom threatens to ruin it all...

It should be easy to say no. No guy is worth risking everything for... Not even him.

Schooled is book 1 in the steamy Travesty series with more than 50,000 reads! For fans of Meghan Quinn, Lauren Blakely, Ilsa Madden-Mills and Melanie Harlow.

He loves the title of rake, she loves her independence... Fate loves a challenge.

Grace Beaumont has seen what love can do to a woman. Her mother died, producing a coveted son late in life. A devastated father and newborn brother force Grace to take on the role of Lady Beaumont and all of its responsibilities. But Grace finds she enjoys the freedom and power of her new status—minus the husband.
Christopher Roker, the Earl of Sunderland, has been surrounded by title-hunting chits all of his life. It is a point of pride to be the oldest, unattached member of the Wicked Earls’ Club. When Kit is sent on assignment for a club member, he stops to inspect a recently inherited property in the northern England. When the neighboring beauty arrives with her tales of murder and hauntings, he’s intrigued and charmed.

As they search the castle for its secrets, the earl soon realizes Grace is much more captivating than an old legend. But as Kit’s desire grows, the lady backs away, presenting a contest of wills that he is determined to win.

When a lady bent on ruining rogues and a duke set on revenge attempt to derail each other’s plans, passion erupts into a love for the ages.

After being left brokenhearted by a duplicitous rake, Anne Adair no longer desires a husband—she wants justice. She’s traded in her foolish dream of happily-ever-after for the much more sensible one of thwarting the blackhearted lords who prey on innocent debutantes. But her first mission proves rather complicated when the dashing, devilish Duke of Kilmartin comes to the aid of her target.

Simon Sedgewick, the newly titled Duke of Kilmartin, never thought he would return to England, let alone attend a ball full of simpering lords. But when his oldest friend’s reputation is being smeared and Simon discovers that the perpetrator is none other than his enemy’s granddaughter, his long-festering desire for vengeance flares to life.

The moment Simon spies Miss Anne Adair across the glittering ballroom, he knows that the ravishing beauty is the perfect instrument for the retribution he thought lost to him. He does not know, however, that Anne has devised a scheme of her own. And soon, these two wary hearts will discover that the best laid plans are no match for love.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LONG NOVELLA.

The Knights of de Ware...From a long line of legendary warriors come three brothers to carry on the rich and powerful de Ware legacy:  Duncan the Champion...Holden the Warrior...Garth the Hero...

MY CHAMPION: Book 1

Sir Duncan de Ware is a sworn champion of the common man and a master of disguise. So when he finds plucky maiden-in-distress Linet de Montfort facing off against a notorious pirate, noble Duncan goes undercover to come to her rescue, despite her insistence that she can take care of herself. When the pirate abducts her, Duncan and Linet are caught up in a breathless adventure of danger and romance on the high seas. And soon Linet realizes her only hope is to trust her mysterious hero—with her life and her heart.

Book Details

• A full-length novel originally published by Penguin-Putnam
• Revised by the author in 2012
• R-rated for sensual passages

Can a lady's maid ever find true love with one of London's richest bachelors? 

Page Count: around 330 pages

Florence Crew has caught the eye of one of London's wealthiest bachelors, but there is just one problem.

She's a lady's maid.

 

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away…well, Scotland…Rose lived tucked away from the world with her aunt. Orphaned as a baby and adopted by her aunt, she’s used to her eccentric ways—including her overprotectiveness. But Rose wants more from life. However, she never quite expected for Laird Hamish McTavish—complete with kilt—to change things. The brash, and admittedly braw, man is hardly like the charming men Rose has been dreaming of.
Freshly returned from the battlefield with an unexpected inheritance, highlander Hamish is struggling enough to fit in at the sleepy lowland village. When he comes across a feisty young woman with wild hair and a brash tongue on his land, he doesn’t expect it to lead to more than a five-minute argument.
But he cannot help himself. His curiosity is piqued. Who is this young woman surrounded by three slightly-crazed elderly women seemingly intent on keeping her from the world? He must find out more.
Unfortunately, there are several people more than willing to get in the way of that aim. Rose’s aunt for one—not to mention his late-cousin’s mistress who is determined to replace one cousin with the other. Not only must Hamish deal with his duties and find a way to get close to Rose, he must also find a way to get rid of this abhorrent woman…before she does anything truly evil.

Fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Series will love the passionate romances and gripping adventures of the League of Rogues.

A LORD WITH LEGENDARY CONTROL…

Merciless and powerful, Ashton Lennox is a wealthy man because he puts business before everything else, especially love. As a member of the infamous League of Rogues, he’s no stranger to scandal. His bedroom conquests are as legendary as his fortune. As he searches for a way to bring down an old enemy bent on destroying the lives of his friends, the last thing he needs is a Scottish widow getting in his way.

A FIERY WOMAN WHO WON’T BACK DOWN…

The daughter of a Scottish lord with a dark and treacherous past, Rosalind Melbourne has spent years distancing from her past. After escaping her tyrannical father and marrying an aging English lord, she has become a powerful widow with a business empire at her command. Her business dealings are everything to her, leaving her no time for love. Especially not with her business rival Ashton, a man with a scandalous reputation as striking as his blue eyes.

A GAME OF WITS TURNS TO A GAME OF SEDUCTION…

Ashton is fascinated by the strong-willed, intelligent and sensual lady who, up until now, had outsmarted him at every turn. Rosalind wishes she could deny she is falling for the brooding, handsome baron. How can she possibly trust him when doing so could cost her what she values most—her freedom? When Ashton discovers Rosalind might hold the key to saving the League of Rogues, he knows he will do anything to woo his wicked lass. As their pasts return to haunt them and dark forces rise to keep them from exposing a deadly spymaster, their game of love turns to a game of survival…

Warning: This book includes a brooding baron who’s wild in bed, a crafty Scottish lass who never knows when to quit, a wicked game of strip chess, and a merry band of rogues whose first instinct is to run they hear wedding bells ring.

Nature's a fickle thing. When four days of rain occur earlier in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice to trap Jane and Elizabeth Bennet at Netherfield Park, new romances, misunderstandings, and alignments are made. Volatile tempers never did well cooped up together. Not even when there's a chessboard to help pass the time.

Fall in love with the romance of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet all over again in this new variation by author Elizabeth Ann West. A stand-alone novel of over 300 pages in paperback, this story is sure to make you sigh and swoon many times over!


***** EXCERPT *****

Elizabeth Bennet slipped into the library at Netherfield Park for her sixth time in three days. With her sister Jane on the mend, she could not cease her curiosity for the chessboard. As soon as Jane fell asleep, she left her sickbed to check the progression of the game with her unknown opponent.

Beneath the expansive double set of windows, looking out on the south side of the property, sat the rosewood carved chess set. Elizabeth spied the board on her first afternoon in the grandest estate in all of Hertfordshire. She had not meant to start a game, with anyone, but resisting the urge to move a single white pawn proved to be too great a temptation. Returning a few hours later to replace the novel she had finished by Jane's side as her sister lay suffering with fever, Elizabeth stood stunned to find someone had responded in kind. Black's corresponding pawn rested two squares away from the starting line to face hers. Soon Elizabeth found herself eager to return to the library every few hours to continue the clandestine game.

The board stood deep in the throes of a true battle with black's knight decimating her numbers. The most clever Bennet daughter carefully read the positions of her pieces and considered her options. Her mysterious opponent was of the aggressive sort, but not blinded by the taking of just any piece. She had offered up both a pawn and a knight and the opponent did not fall distracted by the easy kill. Therefore, the only way to beat him or her was to lay a trap of the wickedest kind; Elizabeth would sacrifice her queen in four moves.

Smiling to herself, she chose her move and a calling voice from outside the library made her hastily select another novel. Perhaps a servant was looking for her and Jane had not slept long? Either way, her bishop sat ready to take the opponent's offending knight and she would have to wait to see the next move of her anonymous enemy.

Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy of Derbyshire frowned when he noticed Elizabeth Bennet leaning over his chess game with Bingley. She had not noticed him sitting solitarily in the far corner with his book and brandy. Being a master at averting the attentions of Miss Bingley granted him an ability to turn into proverbial wallpaper when he willed it so. A swirl of the amber liquid kept him occupied as he sat astounded the woman would dare to move the pieces of a game she was not a party to!

He had meant to say something, but too quickly she moved a piece and then scurried out of the library, leaving him once more to his own company. Groaning, he finished his drink and supposed he could set the board back to the last position. One gift he held included memorizing even the slightest glimpse of a picture. Darcy felt confident he could reset the piece she dared touch, but when he reached the board, he paused. She had not moved a piece randomly. She had made a very cunning move forcing him to choose between sacrificing his knight or his rook!

A knot of understanding twisted tighter in his gut. That he was already in very grave danger of more than a passing fancy with this dark-haired, bright-eyed creature was a foregone conclusion, but now he was in the thralls of a very thrilling chess match with a worthy opponent. And the worthy opponent was none other than that dark-haired, bright-eyed creature Elizabeth Bennet.

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A thief turned reluctant protector. A countess who resents but can’t resist him.

THE REIVER
Sir Geoffrey has dedicated his life to exacting revenge on the men who killed his parents and stole his birthright. The son of a baron, he has been reduced to stealing the resources he needs to reclaim his family legacy. Just when he’s on the verge of success, his uncle asks him to put his plans on hold to help protect a wealthy countess. It’s a distraction Geoffrey resents, even more so when he meets Lady Sara. The gorgeous, complicated and alluring lady is everything he’d want in a woman—and everything he can’t have.

THE COUNTESS
With her betrothed coming to claim her hand in marriage and a distant cousin intent on usurping her earldom, Lady Sara Caiser feels beset by controlling, unwanted men. As if that weren’t enough, her father’s deathbed request was for two lawless border reivers to serve as her protectors. Despite her misgivings, an undeniable attraction pulls her into Sir Geoffrey’s arms. The man she thought nothing more than a thief is more dangerous than she believed, for he’s noble, caring and sinfully attractive. As the threats against her continue to mount, Sara must decide what’s more important—her duty or her heart.

The Thief's Countess, set in 13th century Northumbria, is the first book in a historical romance series. If you like strong female heroines, alpha male types, and sizzling romance, you’ll love the first full-length installment of the Border Series. Transport yourself to the medieval world of The Thief's Countess today!

In a castle above the rough Spanish coastline, the Duque de Torme hides from his past. There, he is free to brood in seclusion, pacing the terrazas, and frightening away any villagers brave enough to approach his gates. But when a ship wrecks in a violent Mediterranean storm, Felipe ventures down the cliffs to aid any survivors. There is only one--an English beauty named Julia Denman.

Julia begins to recover from her injuries, but as her health grows stronger, so does her desire for the handsome, tortured Duque de Torme.

Romance Heat Level: Warm-Hot (4.5 out of 5)

Love and Lies ... 

If Lord Donovan Trent had his way, he would spend his days carelessly wooing the women of London society. Instead, he found himself banished to the English countryside of Cornwall, forced by the decrees of his father's will to run his family's tin mines and find a country bride. The last thing the handsome lord needed was a local lass sticking her nose into his affairs, but that seemed to be exactly what the parson's daughter Corisande Easton had in mind.

“It’s been five months since my last four-heart rating, but this book was worth waiting for. Miriam Minger’s Secrets of Midnight wins with a finely woven story . . . a marvelous tapestry of plots.” – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"A sumptuous and enjoyable read!" - Romantic Times

“Miriam Minger is a master storyteller who illustrates the full gamut of emotions felt by her characters. Emotions so strong that you are pulled into the pages and into their lives.” – Inside Romance

"With Miriam Minger, you're assured of a good read!" - Heartland Critiques

Enjoy all three books in Miriam Minger’s bestselling The Man of My Dreams Series:

Book 1: SECRETS OF MIDNIGHT (Donovan and Corisande)
Book 2: MY RUNAWAY HEART (Jared and Lindsay)
Book 3: MY FORBIDDEN DUCHESS (Walker and Marguerite)