Steamy Romance Historical

He's the heir of nothing, lord to no one. Exiled and burdened by guilt, Richard Northcote finds solace on the fringes of New York's high society. With nothing to live for, he becomes entangled in a seductress's cruel scheme to exploit Miriam Walsh, whose dreams clash with the reality of her sheltered life. Yet as Richard gets closer to his prey, he discovers that his feelings for her are real, and that Miriam holds the key to his redemption. Together, they journey to London, but a shocking revelation threatens to capsize their fragile romance. This historical romance features a redemption ...

She broke his heart once before. He won’t give her the chance to do it again. Baron Cranston doesn’t believe in happily-ever-afters. Experience has taught him that love is a risk not worth taking. Forced to marry another man when she was younger, Abigail didn’t know she was carrying Cranston’s child until after he’d entered military service. Now widowed and out of mourning, she is no longer trapped in a union she never wanted. When Abigail tells Cranston about his daughter, she doesn’t expect his proposal. But their marriage of convenience could give her the second chance she ...

Sleepy Victorian Brat & the Stablemaster ~ Lizette: A Sleep Sex With Permission Short Feisty Lizette will defy the restrictions of Victorian society to get what she wants… A privileged eighteen-year-old orphaned woman named Lizette takes a liking to the new stablemaster, a handsome older man, at her grandmother's grand estate. But her grandmother, Lady Barrington, takes notice of her granddaughter's infatuation with the older man and disapproves wholeheartedly. When the stablemaster returns her interest, though, Lizette decides on a plan to set things in motion to get what she wants... ...

No one can tame him. One woman will try. After fifteen years lost in the Amazon, Edward Northcote resurfaces to reclaim his birthright, only to face betrayal and confinement at the hands of his own brother. His reluctant return as the heir to an earldom sparks a battle for sanity, love, and a legacy he never sought. Harper Forsythe, an ambitious asylum worker, is certain she can save him. Together, they embark on a tumultuous journey, risking scandal and censure when events take a disastrous turn... The first book in the London Scandals series can be read as a standalone. This forbidden ...

They call him the Unaffected Earl… Many seek his favor, men and women alike, but few glimpse what lies beneath the Earl of Brantford’s aloof exterior. She was the woman everyone wanted… Rose Hardwick was the most sought-after debutante in London until scandal touched her family and made her a social pariah. He alone has the power to help her… Rose is determined to prove her father innocent of the crime of treason, but first she must convince the Unaffected Earl to help her. When circumstances force them closer together, will she be able to thaw the ice that encases his heart? THE ...

Hattie is broken. After nearly a year of abuse and torture, Hattie's faith in people is shattered. Her physical injuries will heal, but will her heart ever be able to mend? Mark is strong and protective, but reserved and quiet. His heart is worn out from the strain that has come with taking down the Benson operation and rescuing damaged women. When he brings Hattie to the rescue house, he can't take any more. He determines to go back to the ranch, and heal his spirit from the suffering he's seen. When the skittish Hattie finds Mark in a vulnerable position, can she overcome her fear and ...

A ruined reputation. A harbour steeped in secrets. A love that defies every rule. Lady Celeste Hargrave was the darling of the London Season—until scandal exiled her to the windswept coast of Whitcombe Bay. Tasked with salvaging her uncle’s crumbling estate, Celeste finds more than ruined ledgers and storm-battered walls: she finds Elias Fletcher, the gruff harbourmaster with a past as shadowy as the cliffs below. Elias wants nothing to do with a titled lady—especially not one asking questions that could unravel the fragile peace in their smuggling-riddled village. But when danger ...

She's the sunshine he didn't even know he was looking for. But his best friend found her first. The beauty of a barmaid, Sofie, has rejected every marriage offer she's ever received. To Sofie, marriage requires trust and true love. Equally important, she wants to be an independent woman, not someone's property. And a piece of that independence means attending a lecture where she can learn new ways to invest her money. Like a barmaid is going to find her way there though, especially during the Christmas season. Enter Egan, a beast of a man. Grumpy, gigantic, and a Scottish duke to boot. As ...

Sometimes love happens when you least expect it… She’s loved him for years… Charlotte Grant can’t remember a time when she didn’t love her best friend’s older brother. He’s never noticed her… The Duke of Clarington hadn’t spared a thought for his sister’s friend in years. Their situations are about to be reversed… It is the beginning of a new Season and Clarington intends to stay away from all the young ladies and eager mamas hoping to ensnare a duke. But that plan falls into tatters when his mother sponsors his sister’s friend and enlists him to dance with her at ...

Hampshire, UK, 2015. When Chloe Harper’s beloved grandmother, Lena dies, a stranger hands her Lena’s wartime diary. Chloe sets out to uncover deep family secrets that Lena guarded to her grave. Darjeeling, India, 1943, Lena Chatterjee leaves the confines of a strict boarding school to work as assistant to Lieutenant George Harper, an officer in the British Indian Army. She accompanies him to Nepal and deep into the Himalayas to recruit Gurkhas for the failing Burma Campaign. There, she discovers that Lieutenant Harper has a secret, which she vows never to reveal.

She will do anything for a few nights in his arms. Twelve years have passed since Miranda Hathaway ended her courtship with Andrew Osborne and married the older, but much wealthier, Viscount Hathaway. It is only one week after her husband’s death and Miranda cannot ignore the temptation to have a taste of what she threw away all those years ago when she followed her parents’ wishes. But to entice the man she never stopped loving, she will have to act quickly. Now the Earl of Sanderson, Andrew is no longer the same man who once believed in love. When Miranda asks him to help her conceive...

"ALICE CROWLEY'S EROTIC STORIES ALWAYS HAVE SURPRISE ENDINGS!" ~ Hwk "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor The all-out libidinous hunger of an immortal knows no bounds in this hardcore sex-infused suspense thriller! Ciedre is a mortal woman who has fallen in hot and heavy love with an immortal man named Shane. Only the burgeoning romance between these two comes with a big, dripping-wet, heaping helping of lust. Ciedre is in good, calloused, firm hands, as Shane is sworn to protect humans from ...

“I’ve just made a deal with the devil…” Nellie was the sort of good that other mothers like to use as an example. Not hers, of course. But when an illness ravages her lungs and she’s not sure how she’ll ever lead a normal life, or how long she’ll even be alive, she decides it’s time to really live, her mother be damned. Or perhaps, that’s Nellie herself. Because the moment Viscount Northville, enters her life, tempted doesn’t begin to describe how she feels. He is everything that Nellie is not. Older, mysterious, handsome as sin, and he hides the sorts of secrets that ...

He can choose only one woman. He chose her... Spoiled socialite Jillian is at the Royal Palace for a party when the King's Advisor pulls her aside. He informs her that she's been selected to be the Prince's personal plaything for the remainder of her days, or until he releases her from servitude. It is her duty as a loyal subject to try and please him, no matter what the cost to her pride. Jillian stares at the handsome Prince in shock as the guards lock the jewel encrusted collar around her neck. He doesn't even like her! He's been giving her odd, dark looks for years. What she doesn't ...

As the allure of London's high society unfolded, I found myself caught in the tangled web of secrets and intrigue, wearing the mask of the elusive Miss Emma Prentiss. My mission: to infiltrate the glittering ranks of the elite, unveiling the conspiracy against the Crown. With the charming and infuriating James Foster as my accomplice, we danced the dangerous dance of deception. Our battleground? The decadent grand ball at the Duchess of Hampshire's estate, a place ripe with whispers and veiled threats. And then, he came along - Lord Julian Montfort, notorious rake and tantalizing enigma. ...

There will be no happily ever after for Violet Tavners -- or so she thinks. She has seen her sisters marry for love, but after falling for a man who turned out to be the worst kind of fraud, Violet is determined to never be deceived again. The only way to do that? Never fall in love. Instead, she agrees to consider the idea of marrying a man of her father’s choosing, despite the fact the marriage would be convenient for everyone but her. Owen Ridlington chooses to be known for his exploits in the fight against Napoleon instead of for his title of Viscount of Primrose. He has faced many ...

An enemies-to-lovers romance. When they were children, Ellen Laughton considered the Duke of Castlefield her best friend. But when he learned their parents were hoping they'd marry one day, he did what any boy of twelve would do—he pushed her away. She’s been angry with him ever since. By the time Castlefield realized there was only one woman for him, Ellen was already betrothed to another. Now that she’s a widow and out of mourning, he is determined to win back her friendship and her heart. But when Ellen learns about the role he played in her husband’s death, will she be able to ...

And our love will cling forever between the ivy and the thorns… He left soon after they shared their first kiss. She waited for his return. Can two lost souls find their way to love each other? Ivy Mallory spent the past seven years patiently waiting for Marcus Thornhill to return. He took her heart with him when he rejected her love. Over the years, Ivy played the part of the perfect lady enjoying the London seasons. However, when she overheard a treason plot threatening her brother, Ivy got herself kidnapped. When she awakened on the ship of the man who broke her heart, Marcus tempted ...

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...

If he can’t have her love, he’ll have her passion. A marriage of convenience… Sarah Mapleton has already had her heart broken once. When she finds herself compelled to marry the intriguing new Viscount Hathaway, she vows to protect her heart at all costs. He has her hand… After unexpectedly inheriting his uncle’s title, James Hathaway discovers that the one thing he wants above all else is Sarah. He hopes to win her love, but until that happens, he vows to have her passion. But can he win her heart? Sarah is surprised that her new husband can wring unexpected pleasure from her ...