Steamy Romance Historical

“You have not laid eyes on me in five years. Do not call me your wife.” The gossip columns claim that the Duchess of Kensington is pregnant. Which is outrageous, considering that she has not seen her husband in five years. Having already seen his first wife to the grave, Dominic does not wish to repeat the past. So, he must keep his distance from his new Duchess. Yet… despite his indifference, Dominic is enraged to hear the rumors. And he returns to London to demand her submission. Only to find her in utter disobedience… And even more irresistible than he remembered.

Makenna Vandenberg's life is about to change. She's the eldest daughter of Baron Roland Vandenberg, and her new stepmother plans to marry her off to the first man who will take her. These same men are vile and twice her age. Unwilling to bend to her stepmother's evil plan, Makenna packs a few of her belongs and disguises herself as a maid. She thinks if she can escape across the sea to her aunts in Norwich, everything will fall into place for her. But she's naive and unprepared for how the real world works. She's blind to people's questionable intentions and lured outside a lowly tavern. ...

After the Civil War ends, Charlotte Louise Prescott finds herself struggling to survive. She has no money, and she is desperately trying to hold on to her once grand home. John Parkington thinks he gets the luck of the draw when he stumbles across an abandoned plantation. What he doesn't expect is a little southern belle trying to stab him in the middle of the night. John works out a deal with Charlotte; he will allow her to stay, and he'll help her rebuild the plantation. The minute she leaves or marries, she forfeits her part. There is no way Charlotte will give this man her family home ...

♥ When our dreams do come true . . . Morna has a dream that is Ian MacKinlay, youngest son of the local Highland Laird. But like a dream, she knows it will never come true. Can Ian show Morna that his love for her is real? A hot and fast short novella – like a fevered kiss in the dark – full of passion, steam, and Scottish Highlander romance! ♥ The Laird's son, Ian, has vowed to make Morna his wife, but as the lowly miller’s daughter, she is aware that marrying into the Laird’s family is not meant for the likes of her. Yet her intense love for Ian gives her a sliver of hope . . ...

The Widow and the Wild One A Gilded Passions Novel By Verity Ashbourne Lady Evelyn Greystoke has obeyed every rule—until her husband’s final will demands she break them all. Forced to abandon the glittering salons of London for a crumbling estate in the wilds of Yorkshire, she finds herself face-to-face with Rafe Blackmoor—the illegitimate son of a duke, a brooding recluse scarred by war and betrayal. Rafe wants nothing to do with the sharp-tongued widow invading his sanctuary. But when Evelyn unearths locked rooms, buried secrets, and whispers of a scandal that tie their fates ...

In the sacred temple of Amun-Ra, where vows of devotion are absolute and secrecy reigns supreme, High Priestess Nefertari’s faith is tested by an irresistible force: Pharaoh Seti I. A single forbidden encounter ignites a spark that threatens to consume them both—and unravel the fragile balance of power in Thebes. Haunted by guilt and the ever-watchful eyes of the temple, Nefertari fears the price of her desires. But when Hatshepset, a cunning fellow priestess, uncovers her affair with the Pharaoh, the stakes grow even higher. Caught in a web of blackmail and dangerous intimacy, ...

Some stories are born in fire. Elizabeth Bennet has never been the quiet type. Clever, sharp-tongued, and fiercely self-possessed, she’s spent her life sidestepping expectations. Marriage? Yes — for some. But not for convenience. Not for coin. Fitzwilliam Darcy sees everything. And judges most of it. Cold, composed, and born to power, he’s used to admiration — not argument. But then he meets her. From the candlelit chaos of a country ball to whispered moments in shadowed gardens, their words clash. Their glances linger. And what begins as disdain slowly twists into something darker ...

An exciting story full of suspense and romance, A Lady's Choice is a romantic comedy that follows three friends away from London to the country where there is a nefarious plot afoot. Can they capture the hearts of the men they desire and manage to escape with their lives? A house party in the English countryside should have been the perfect escape from the London social season for three women tired of attempting to find a husband. If only there wasn’t a would-be murderer on the loose intent on ruining their plans. Look inside to begin reading now! *A Lady's Choice is the comical and ...

Theo MacLeod wasn't supposed to be the one. Tall, dark and handsome suits me just fine, but the cocky grin, know-it-all attitude, and mammoth ego? No thanks. I only hired him so I wouldn't have to sit at the singles table again. It was just pretend. He wasn't supposed to kiss me. My heart wasn't supposed to pound. We weren't supposed to spend the night together - the hottest night of my life.

8 steamy Pride and Prejudice kindle books of mature variations in one box set for the first time. Mr. Darcy is Diverted A ball. A ripped hem. Mr. Darcy's desires... Darcy Interrupted Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth's wedding night interrupted... A spicy Darcy Pride & Prejudice novella. Pemberley's Secret Mr. Darcy is determined Elizabeth will know how ardently he admires her ... Mr. Darcy Rings My Bell A carriage accident, a deep secret revealed by Mr. Darcy, a snowball fight and jingling bells all make an appearance during this romantic interlude of the Darcy's married life. Mr. Darcy's Pursuit of...

“There will be no duke for you.” Miss Camille Williams was tired. She was hungry. She had zero patience left. The journey across the Atlantic took longer than expected. She was treated as if she was only a line item on the ship’s manifest. It didn’t help that she was an American of mix-cultured. She could never just blend in wherever she roamed. As an heiress to a prominent businessman, Cami did not appreciate the surprise she got when she stepped foot on English soil. The Duke she was supposed to marry to save her future was nowhere to be found. As he stood on the shores of Dover ...

Second chances, long-lost love, and one final wish that changes everything… When Belladonna Rossi dies, she leaves her granddaughter Lucy an unusual final request—return a priceless painting to a mysterious man in Italy. With her childhood best friend, newly divorced lawyer, Jack Hamilton in tow, Lucy sets off on a journey filled with family secrets, Tuscan sunshine, and a love story that spans generations. But Belladonna’s past hides more than just romance. During World War II, she helped the Monuments Men protect priceless art from the Nazis and lost her heart to one of them. Now, ...

Revised and updated! A Christmas Conspiracy Mr. Finlay Weston braves deep snowfall to attend a tedious Christmas party in the countryside for one reason—he intends to take a wife. Miss Stanton is the obvious choice. Her father’s property neighbors his estate. He has already sought her father’s permission. Yet it is her cousin, Amity, who tempts him with her sparkling wit and pretty eyes. A New Year’s Wish Amity doesn’t resent her cousin for living in her childhood home. It’s not Holly’s fault that her branch of the Mayweather family inherited after her father’s death. Of ...

Highlander’s Captive Desire She was meant to be his ransom. Instead, she became his greatest temptation. Lady Isobel Drummond never imagined her journey through the Highlands would end in betrayal and captivity. Stolen from her carriage by a fearsome Highland rogue, she believes she has been taken for ransom—until she learns the terrifying truth. Her own fiancé orchestrated the kidnapping, intending to collect the ransom and leave her for dead. Now, her only hope of survival lies in the hands of Lachlan Macrae—a brooding, outlawed Highland warrior with a past as dark as his storm-...

Sometimes the most profound conversations happen in silence. Slow burn Arranged marriage Forced proximity Unique communication Open door steamy scenes - 6 HE thought a proxy marriage was the perfect loophole to fund his next big scientific adventure: marry a former courtesan by mail, collect the cash, and disappear into the Highland fog before anyone could say “I do.” Unfortunately for Frederick Lockwood, his calculations didn’t account for Dhalia—a woman with a killer figure, a sharper tongue, and a knack for rearranging his precious plant specimens. Now, Frederick’s meticulously...

♥ Since Reardon left over a year ago, I’ve felt nothing but loneliness. Yet pining for a man long gone has hardened my heart and left me vulnerable . . .♥ Anice Grant is a hard-working lass, focused on caring for her brother, yet loneliness overwhelms her. Everyone, it seems, has found someone to love. Everyone but Anice. When a strange man comes to her aid and fights of a band of brigands, her surprise is unfathomable when she sees her daring savior is none other than Reardon. Assigned to the Grant clan on behalf of Sir Robert the Bruce, Reardon’s journey home is fraught with ...

Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that’s probably going to the new man-doctor who’s already registering eighty-friggin’-seven on Briana’s “pain in my ass” scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter. And it’s a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn’t actually Satan.

Unless Miss Jennet Reed attends the All Hallow’s Eve masquerade being held at Dredthorne Hall, her family will be cursed forever. Or so her frantic mother insists after receiving a threatening note. Jennet knows it’s utter nonsense, but to appease her mother, she agrees to attend. It’s a lavish affair and a lighthearted evening until an unexpected guest arrives. Baron Greystone, who inexplicably deserted Jennet at their wedding altar seven years ago, has returned. Though Jennet refuses to give his astonishing story any credence, her heart does otherwise. Only when lethal visitors ...

Luke Garrison is a hometown hero, a member of the National Guard ready to deploy again. Strong, sweet, and sexy, he doesn't have a girlfriend and doesn't want one. When the wildly beautiful Harper stumbles into his life, though, he realizes that she's the perfect decoy. A fake girlfriend to keep his family off his back until he's out on another mission.

📍 Beaufort, South Carolina, 1948 In a town where whispered judgment hides behind every smile, Etta Mae Johnson keeps her head down, her heart quiet, and her desires locked away. Until a soldier walks into her life—and changes everything. Corporal Luca Moretti is just passing through… or so he says. Tall, olive-skinned, and sharp in his uniform, he looks at Etta like she’s not just beautiful—she’s unforgettable. Their attraction is forbidden, undeniable, and far too dangerous to name. ⚠️ One kiss turns into a secret night. 🔥 One night turns into a love worth risking ...