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Since the death of his wife, Julian, the 12th Earl of Thornwood, has been spending most of his days drinking and gambling at his club, a behavior that Hector, a butler whose family has served Thornwood Hall for generations, disapproves of. Not content to stand and watch the family fall into ruin,...

 The Earl of Whitecliff has a reputation for being eccentric and cold-hearted, but to a groom desperately seeking work such as Allen, this accounts for nothing, and so he goes to work for the Earl’s stables. Quickly, he realizes just how strange the Earl’s methods are, especially when it comes...

When she was a child, Ginny met a charming boy and now, after all these years, she still dreams of marrying him, which is why she is devastated when she learns she must be wed to the Earl of Snowvale, a man she hardly knows. Reluctant but dutiful, she marries him and braces herself for a dull wedding,...

 Escaping slavery on her way to a future of freedom in Canada, Ruthie is hosted by handsome young Joshua. The spark between them is undeniable, but in the 1800s the color line is one that love - and lust - is forbiden to cross. WARNING: This 6,213-word tale is a steamy read that features passionate...

After learning that there is no longer anything left of his family’s fortune, William, the new Viscount of Westford, has finally had a stroke of good fortune by convincing the younger sister of the Earl of Blackshore to elope with him... Or so he thought. The Earl of Blackshore has eyes and ears...

Ambrose, the fearsome Earl of Glasshall, has a secret. He has a lover, a male one. And he will do anything to ensure that his lover remains his. Only his. Even if it means being cruel… WARNING: This 4,133-word short story (about 21 pages) is a steamy read that features intense scenes of gay...

 Lady Frances is a bluestocking, a woman who has spent most of her life reading and mulling over all sorts of new ideas. She had thought that she could learn everything from books, but a lesson from her husband may just prove to be the most interesting of all… WARNING: This 4,322-word short...

USA Today bestselling author Sharon Cullen’s captivating novel tells the deeply emotional tale of two devoted lovers facing the ravages of war.   For months now, Lady Grace Ashworth has mourned the death of her beloved husband—until the day a very-much-alive Michael arrives at her front door....

With former business partners and current rivals Sebastian Jones and Zachary Williams forced to work together on a case, contentions are inevitable. As the case progresses, though, old flames are rekindled and a different kind of friction ensues, bringing a new and more intimate form of partnership...

"Keeps readers glued to the pages.”–Romance Reviews Today *From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...*A cattle-thieving Scottish lass chooses the wrong cow to steal and tangles with a laird who heals her heart and tames her wild ways. Raised by her abusive uncle,...

Centuries of warfare had barely encroached upon Glamorgans boundaries and any who dared its conquest met with bold resistance. Warriors lurking in the mountains of Wales invited all unwary trespassers to come and taste of death. Such was the case in 1316, when Edward II attempted to resurrect a United...

This postmodern historical novel addresses power, sex, and the role of the imagination in constructing social realities. Adam Avatar has been, among other incarnations, a Spanish priest, a slave trader, a white indentured servant, and a female pirate. In each incarnation, however, he is killed at...

Pirates of Savannah Trilogy: Book One Sold in Savannah Follow a group of English prisoners as they are sold at auction to the highest bidder. The odd collection of fellows battle inhumane living conditions, sail the salty seas, and fight deadly pirates to try their hand at a new life in General Oglethorpe's...