British Romance

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! So I just got hired by a shady lawyer with a clip-on tie . . . To coach the new Duke of Dorshire! Sounds great, I say. How old is the young orphaned Duke? Eight? Ten? Twelve? He's thirty-seven, says the sketchy lawyer. Also, he's American. Oh, and don't mention you've been hired to coach him. And no, I can't tell you who hired me to hire you. I stare at the lawyer and wonder what kind of fool he thinks I am . . . You know how they say in poker that if you don't know who the patsy is, then you're the patsy? Well, I never played...

Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, England, 1944. The pit village awakens with the dawn – a tapestry of terraced houses, each brick etched with stories of endurance. The war may scar the landscape, but it cannot extinguish the spirit of this down-to-earth working-class community, forged in coal and grit. The war casts its shadow, yet life persists. On Deightonby Street three friends in their thirties navigate the highs and lows of life, love, conflicts, neighbours, children, and the formidable Doris Price. Will happily married Lucy Hobson give in to her mutual passionate feelings for her ...

The selection began with 35 girls. Now, with the group narrowed down to the Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's love is fiercer than ever. The closer America gets to the crown, the more she struggles to figure out where her heart truly lies. Each moment she spends with Maxon is like a fairy tale, filled with breathless, glittering romance. But whenever she sees her first love, Aspen, standing guard, she's swept up in longing for the life they'd planned to share.

She nips to modern-day London for a spot of Christmas shopping.... ...and ends up in 1958. Scarlett visits London’s Oxford Street to soak up the festive atmosphere, buy gifts, drink coffee and eat pastries. There, she meets Maisie, an elderly homeless woman who regales the tragic tale of how she was imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. And lost the love of her life. Soon, Scarlett and her hunky husband are in December 1958 to avert a tragedy, armed only with mince pies and Christmas cake. If they fail, Maisie will spend thirty years in prison and miss out on marriage. Don't miss the...

“Irreverent and provocative: very Spike Milligan.” Laurence Cooper, George Valentine’s Retirement Plan. “You’ll find yourself laughing out loud at the outrageous antics of British royals and sheep-shearing Kiwis: Jim Newport, The Vampire of Siam Series. The Queen of England is definitely not amused. Her daughter, Princess Divine, the sole heir to the English throne, wants to marry a guileless All Black rugby player and farmer from beautiful Proud (New Zealand). Fearing a royal scandal, the scheming Queen Liliana and maniacal King Filip plot to marry Divine off to an English ...

Prequel to A Secret Scottish Christmas...it will put you in the mood for the season! "...a wonderful addition to any romance lover's collection and in this reviewer's humble opinion, goes best with some chocolates and a nice glass of wine." — Breath of Life Reviews Lady Emily Picton’s only thought upon entering Berry’s wine shop was to purchase a bottle of Madeira for her good friend Muriel, Countess of Claremont. She had no time for an impudent clerk—or so she thought. Scotsman William Stephen, who’d sent the clerk at Berry’s to the cellar to hunt for a special French cognac, ...

A recipe for intrigue and love: A young woman determined to find her father’s killer. An agent of the Crown who's obligated to protect her. Miss Marcie Woodforde’s nightmare begins when her father is shot by a traitor. Only moments before he dies, he charges Marcie to find the Earl of Campden and warn him that his life is in imminent danger. As luck would have it, she encounters Campden at an inn in Dover when he saves her from the advances of a drunkard. Afterwards, she refuses to docilely accept the Earl’s word to find her father’s killer. Instead, she defies the Earl and pursues ...

"Mesmerizing medieval romance! A vivid portrayal of love flourishing amidst the turbulence of the years after the Norman Conquest." -- Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author York, England 1069… three years after the Norman Conquest The North of England seethes with discontent under the heavy hand of William the Conqueror, who unleashes his fury on the rebels who dare to defy him. Amid the ensuing devastation, love blooms in the heart of a gallant Norman knight for a Yorkshire widow. A LOVE NEITHER CAN DENY, A PASSION NEITHER CAN RESIST Angry at the cruelty she has witnessed at the...

Rita is an artist, still recovering from an attack by three men. Deborah is a nurse and a killer, as much at ease ending people’s lives as prolonging them. Maybe, if they hadn’t been lovers, it wouldn’t have gone beyond talk. But they are. And it does. The police start finding bodies. And more bodies. Because, once you start killing people, it’s difficult to stop. New names get added to the list. All men, and all sexually interfered with. Why not? That’s what the three men did to Rita. Revenge is sweet. PC Jamie Pearson and Rita were teenagers together once. Jamie wants to find ...

In the heart of a gilded age, where secrets and desires intertwine beneath the chandeliers’ gentle glow, the opulent world of the aristocracy holds its breath for one unforgettable night. Lady Eleanor Fitzwilliam stands on the precipice of her destiny, poised to make her debut at the grand ball—a swirling vortex of elegance, intrigue, and hidden truths. As the most anticipated event of the season unfolds, whispers of the enigmatic Duke of Ravenswood ripple through the crowd, drawing curious glances and spirited conversations. With each twirl of her gown, Eleanor feels the weight of ...

In the beautiful county of Hertfordshire, the Lady Charlotte Radcliffe has reached the imminent age of marriage. Her father, the estimable Lord Radcliffe, who is in poor health, has proclaimed she must marry a suitor within forty-five minutes of their estate so as not to unduly grieve her mother. When they draw up a list of suitable suitors for her, Charlotte is delighted to find the recent widower, the Earl of Buckland, at the top of their list. Believing a good marriage is more of station and security than attraction or love, Charlotte proceeds with her parents' plan to make her the ...

A careless whisper. A shattered trust. Will Darcy choose love. . .or vengeance? Elizabeth's secret hopes for an offer from Mr. Darcy are shattered when gossip spreads like wildfire through Meryton, branding Miss Georgiana a compromised woman at the hands of George Wickham. There is only one person entrusted by Darcy with his sister's secret—Elizabeth Bennett. Lizzy's fierce pride forbids she continue to plead her innocence. She would never betray Georgiana, but if Darcy does not know her better than that by now, then he never will. Bruised pride and a broken heart must be set aside when a...

◆ "Real life inspiration!" Helen Cauley, Simply Buckhead Magazine ◆ "Ivan Scott’s storytelling is a gem and you feel connected to his protagonists and the rest of the characters, even the smaller ones. The characters were engaging and oozed personality and spunk." Author/Blogger Allyson Huber ◆ "This is definitely a hidden gem that is well-written and inspiring." Energy Rae, Rae's Reading Lounge ◆ "Redhead in a Blue Convertible is a heartwarming story about loss, not giving up and an unexpected love. I really enjoyed this book!" JA Martin, Author Buckle up. The ride is about to ...

Newly widowed, Thea brings her stepdaughter, Amelia, to London for the 1814 Social Season. Beautiful and rich, Amelia should have no difficulties in finding a suitable husband, but a sharp tongue and an unwillingness to accept the rules of Regency society play havoc with her chances. After five years in an unhappy marriage, Thea returns to London for the first time since her own debut. There she meets old friends who have not forgotten her and one old friend in particular. An unwise friendship leads Amelia into dangerous mischief, causing the startling spectacle of two women fighting with ...

A dashing man from back east meets an unconventional Native American woman and they join hearts against all odds in this spellbinding tale of passion and western adventure from New York Times bestselling author Bobbi Smith. Chance Broderick has plenty of charm and more than enough wealth, and his life among the Boston Brahmins offers plenty of tempting distractions. But when he receives word that his brother is in grave danger in the Arizona Territory, Chance dutifully travels west to help. There he finds wild, vast lawless lands full of surprises. But his greatest shock on the frontier is ...

Awarded the CROWNED HEART OF EXCELLENCE by InD'tale magazine (February 2014) Single mother Cath is the ray of sunshine Max has been looking for to brighten up his life. When she pins up an advert in his bookstore seeking a piano teacher for her daughter, Alice, Max sees the opportunity he’s been waiting for. Within a short space of time he secures the position as Alice’s piano teacher and can only see one problem on the horizon – he can’t play the piano. As the story unfolds, it’s never easy to foretell whether Max will end up playing romantic love songs or the broken-hearted ...

'Fans of Maeve Binchy and Cathy Kelly will love this.' A story of the aftermath, of picking up the pieces, of finding yourself again and discovering that life isn’t always easy . . . it’s not meant to be, but it can be worth it. Ann Maguire believes that discovering the truth of her past will set her free, but sometimes having all the answers isn’t enough . . . Forced to leave Dublin after her marriage crumbles, Ann returns to her childhood home of Knockmore, to find herself even more isolated than before. Catapulted back to grieving for her parents and the life she once knew, ...

Buckhead isn’t a place you live, it’s a place you survive. And that applies even to the wealthy housewives that have it all. Fancy cars, designer clothes, and daily salon appointments aren’t nearly enough to keep them fulfilled and happy. Because in this town, privilege and opulence go hand in hand with betrayal and revenge. Jenny, the owner of Glow, an exclusive membership-only beauty salon, knows that better than anyone, because she knows everything about these housewives—down to each individual strand of hair.

“5 STARS! This story is THAT good!"—Affaire De Coeur A bounty hunter tracks an innocent woman in the wild frontier and must bring her back dead or alive. Ash Morgan is tasked with finding the woman and bringing her back dead or alive. Tasmin MacGreggor has a big head start on him and it is going to take all his tracking skills to find her. It is the spring of 1866 in the vast Colorado Territory, where the law is shoot first, ask questions later. Ash Morgan is notoriously shrewd and in hot pursuit, but he meets his match in this iron-willed beauty, clever and strong enough to escape his ...

“A gripping and thought-provoking dark fantasy where good is pitted against the demonic, and the result is anything but certain. Most highly recommended." Readers’ Favorite A fast-paced supernatural thriller of life, death, deceit, and danger. Claire Sylvester is vulnerable. Saved from her terrifying near-hell experience, she’s now without the love of her soul mate Raphael, and the wise counsel of the beautiful angel Gabriella. The ebb and flow of good versus evil takes a shocking new twist as Claire has a chance to make a difference. But the stakes are high - on Earth and in the ...