A hidden secrets, forbidden lovers romance from a New York Times bestselling author: In this gothic castle, even a woman of science isn't immune to the charms of a wickedly handsome, dangerously sexy vampire. The devilishly seductive, irresistibly rakish Mr. Macane is ravishing all the ladies of the ton-despite the fact that he is penniless, untitled-and believed to be a vampire. Hired to disprove such an absurd claim, the skeptical Miss Elspeth Ramsay does not expect to tremble in his presence-until the graze of his teeth on her neck ignites an appetite of her own, and she finds herself biting him back!  Surely this sudden bloodlust can only mean danger for her family and her heart-or a love for eternity...

Too Brazen to Bite - Gothic Love Stories, #5

Some secrets should never be unveiled.Heath Grenville is the problem-solver for London's elite. Unmask the devious cretin skewering the ton with audacious caricatures? With pleasure. His success should keep the powerful happy. But when his work leads him to a young lady outside his class, surely he won't do anything so scandalous as to fall in love... By day, Miss Eleanora Winfield is a proper, unremarkable paid companion. By night, Nora's skillful hands sketch the infamous penny caricatures rocking high society. Nora desperately needs the money.and her anonymity. But how can she keep them both, when she's fallen for the one man whose livelihood and reputation requires him to expose her?

Lord of Secrets - Rogues to Riches, #5

From sweet kisses under the mistletoe to passionate encounters at holiday house parties, secret identities to second chances, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve different historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you've been looking for might be just a story away... ONCE UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR(**medium) - Ava StoneOnly a duke will do for Lady Ivy Dallimore. If her unhappily married sisters have taught her anything, it's that love is fleeting but a title lasts forever, which is all well and good in theory until she finds herself falling for the scandalous third son of a marquess who is bound and determined to make his fortune in trade! THE VISCOUNT'S TEMPTING MINX (*mild) - Erica RidleyHe's an unbendable lord. She's an unstoppable force. When these two clash, their winter nights will never be the same! THE CHRISTMAS CONQUEST (***hot) - Claire DelacroixLove was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged. Can a matchmaking courtesan in disguise save this match before the new year dawns? LADY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE (*mild) - Deb MarloweNeither Lord Ellesworth nor Miss Glenna Bolton have much Christmas spirit this year. Neither have much desire to travel during the season, either, but a Star in the East, an abandoned child and a quest for holiday cheer might just convince these two that love is the best gift of the Season. A WINTER WISH (*mild) - Nadine MillardMariah Bolton is as headstrong as she is clever, as strong-willed as she is beautiful. She enjoys her life and, apart from a rather snobbish mama, she is happy with her lot. Imagine her consternation then when her world is turned upside down by the brooding and aloof Mr. Brandon Haverton! LYING BENEATH THE MISTLETOE (***hot) - Sadie BosqueMatilda needs a miracle. She left Henry, her first and only love, over a decade ago. Now she's back and determined to piece his heart back together. But she only has one night to do it. A VERY MERRY VISCOUNT (*mild) - Jane CharlesThe thought of spending Christmas at Danby Castle with her matchmaking great-uncle fills Lady Tabitha Storm's heart with dread, until she spies the handsome horseman from Hyde Park. Would Andrew Delaney, Viscount Straffan, receive more this holiday than he ever dreamed, or would his Irish heritage stand in his way? THE LADY'S GUIDE TO A HIGHLANDER'S HEART (***hot) - Emmanuelle de MaupassantMeet a young bride in disguise and a battle-hardened Highland warrior in this passionate 'enemies to lovers' medieval romance. MASKED LOVE (*mild) - Nicole ZoltackAn evening of enchantment has a maid wishing a lord might look past his station this Christmas season. THE MISTLETOE TEMPTATION (***hot) - Eve PendleShe deliberately steps on his toes to avoid marriage and he retaliates by proposing a fake engagement. A Regency enemies to friends to lovers romance, with a touch of brother's best friend, and a whole lot of banter and steamy scenes. A SNOWLIT CHRISTMAS KISS (**medium) - Larissa LyonsWhen a mischievous feline nudges two lonely souls together on a wretched, snowy night, a few Christmas kisses might be all they need. But he's engaged, and she's decided to never marry, so in the morning they go their separate ways, leaving pieces of their hearts behind...until a Twelfth Night Ball brings misunderstandings to light and merry tidings to one and all. A DUKE FOR MIDWINTER (*mild) - Anthea LawsonAfter a gentleman rescues her from a winter storm, Miss Selene Banning finds herself snowbound with Sir Jared Kendrick, who is not precisely who he claims to be.

Twelve Lords for Yuletide - Romance for the Holidays, #2

Five unforgettable romances from a New York Times bestselling author! "Sensual and witty... A delicious treat!"- Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author TOO WICKED TO KISSWhen an impoverished bluestocking finds herself at the mercy of an irresistible scoundrel, his touch holds her captive to his every dark desire... TOO SINFUL TO DENYWhen a disgraced socialite is exiled to an isolated manor atop a pirate-infested cove, the only person who can help her escape is the one man who cannot be trusted with her heart... TOO TEMPTING TO RESISTA rakish lord has the chance to win forgiveness from a lost love... if he can spirit her away from a haunted castle. TOO WANTON TO WEDA secretive governess seeks shelter in the towering home of a mysterious recluse who may be even more dangerous than the man she fled. TOO BRAZEN TO BITEIn this gothic castle, even a woman of science isn't immune to the charms of a wickedly handsome, dangerously sexy vampire.

Gothic Love Stories (Books 1-5) Box Set

An enemies-to-lovers, marriage-of-inconvenience romance from a New York Times bestselling author:  Miss Katherine Ross is a wealthy, eccentric socialite who knows precisely what she wants: No husband. No children. No candlelit tête-à-tête with the insufferably emotionless Duke of Ravenwood. She's convinced his heart is ice - until she touches that chiseled chest for herself. One lapse in judgment is all it takes to turn both their lives topsy-turvy... The Duke of Ravenwood isn't cold and haughty, but a secret romantic who has always dreamt of marrying for love. Instead, he gets Miss Katherine Ross - a headstrong hoyden intent on unraveling his carefully ordered world. He doesn't know whether to kiss her or throttle her. Can they survive each other's company long enough to turn a compromise into love? The fan-favorite Dukes of War series features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England.

The Duke's Accidental Wife - Dukes of War, #7

Unlike proper debutantes, Miss Dahlia Grenville is secretly Robin Hood in a bonnet. Her home for wayward girls has too many dependents and not enough donations. But just as she's about to pull off the heist of the Season, she tumbles straight into the arms of the handsome detective who has sworn to deliver Mayfair's mysterious thief straight to the gallows. Highly principled Bow Street runner Simon Spaulding's world is black and white. There's no mastermind too clever, no criminal alive who can escape the hangman. Until he realizes the delightful young lady he's been courting is a liar and a thief. Suddenly, his career-and his heart-are in peril. How can he bring her to justice when it means losing her forever?

Lord of Night - Rogues to Riches, #3

Enjoy a delightful box set of 4 witty, emotional, feel-good historical romps from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley, books 5-8 in the 12 Dukes of Christmas regency romance series!  DUKES, ACTUALLY A heartwarming romp featuring a buttoned-up duke seeking lessons in love, and a carefree hoyden who may give him much more than he bargains for. THE DUKE'S BRIDE Featuring a charming British smuggler, a clever French spinster, and a cozy holiday home in which anything might happen. THE DUKE'S EMBRACE When Monsieur le Duc discovers Miss Shelling intends to publish an exposé about his family, he'll wage nothing short of war to stop her. but may lose more than his heart in the battle! THE DUKE'S DESIRE Featuring a grumpy hero minding his reputation, a determined spinster who doesn't give two figs about hers, and a holiday that turns everything topsy-turvy! The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

12 Dukes of Christmas (Books 5-8) Boxed Set - 12 Dukes of Christmas

Love, Actually.Rumor has it, charming adventurer Christopher Pringle is finally ready to settle down. He's searching for a free-spirited bride to join him on his travels. But when the matchmaker he hires turns out to be the woman he had a public spat with the day before, nothing goes as planned!Miss Gloria Godwin loves exploring the world. from the safety of a book. She detests her dashing client's attempts to force her from her comfort zone. It should be easy to marry off the handsome heir to a dukedom. But the more she tries to match him to other women, the harder it gets to say goodbye.New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley's newest regency romance series features twelve delightful laugh-out-loud romps. and plenty of delicious dukes!

Wish Upon a Duke - 12 Dukes of Christmas, #3

Boxed Set containing books 1-7 of the fan-favorite Dukes of War series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley, PLUS a bonus short story!The Dukes of War romance collection features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England.#1 The Viscount's Tempting Minx#2 The Earl's Defiant Wallflower#3 The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress#4 The Major's Faux Fiancee#5 The Brigadier's Runaway Bride#6 The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway#7 The Duke's Accidental Wife#8 All I WantThe Viscount's Tempting MinxCertain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fête of the year because he hasn't time for silly soirees. He doesn't need time-he needs her!The Earl's Defiant WallflowerOliver York returns from war to find his father dead, his finances in arrears, and himself the new Earl of Carlisle. If he doesn't marry an heiress-and fast!-he and his tenants are going to be pitching tents down by the Thames. He definitely shouldn't be trading kisses with a penniless debutante... no matter how captivating she is!The Captain's Bluestocking MistressSpinster Jane Downing wants off the shelf and into the arms of a hot-blooded man. Specifically, the dark and dangerous Captain Grey. She may not be destined to be his wife, but nothing will stop her from being his mistress. She could quote classical Greek by the age of four. How hard can it be to learn the language of love?The Major's Faux FianceeMiss Daphne Vaughan hates that crying off her fake betrothal will destroy Major Blackpool's chances of finding a real bride. She plots to make him jilt her first. Who cares if it ruins her? She never wanted a husband anyway. But the major is equally determined that she break the engagement. With both of them on their worst behavior, neither expects their fake betrothal to lead to love... The Brigadier's Runaway BrideAfter being left for dead on the battlefield, Brigadier Edmund Blackpool is scarred inside and out. He fights his way home only to discover his intended before the altar with his best friend. He'll be the one to marry her, no matter what she wants! But when his new bride disappears with his child, he must reopen his wounds to win the most important battle of his life. The Pirate's Tempting StowawayCaptain Blackheart leads a simple life of wenching, pirating, and treasure-hunting. He steers clear of respectable women - until the day he's paid to cross the ocean to fetch a gently-bred lady. No one mentioned his cargo was feisty and passionate! From the moment she boards his ship, his trouble has just begun... The Duke's Accidental WifeThe Duke of Ravenwood isn't cold and haughty, but a secret romantic who has always dreamt of marrying for love. Instead, he gets Miss Katherine Ross - a headstrong hoyden intent on unraveling his carefully ordered world. He doesn't know whether to kiss her or throttle her. Can they survive each other's company long enough to turn a compromise into love?Enjoy this complete Regency-set historical romance box set collection!

Too Brazen to Bite - Gothic Love Stories, #5

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