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March, 2022 Edition

 

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In this edition, fiction releasing with a setting of 1780 to 1840...


 

Marissa Doyle,
The Forgery Furore


The Ladies of Almack's #1
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Print & eNovella

Regency
Paranormal, Fantasy or Science Fiction
Mystery
Sweet

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Release Date 03/22/2022
Young widow Annabel Chalfont, Countess of Fellbridge, has two small sons to raise, a mountain of her late husband’s debts to pay off, and a secret: she’s a shadow-shaper, able to manipulate shadow as anyone else might clay. She and six other high-born ladies with equally extraordinary abilities defend England against supernatural crime--but the world knows them only as the Lady Patronesses of Almack’s, Regency London’s most exclusive social venue.

The social season of 1810 starts out like any other year, but a sudden influx of strangers to Almack’s exclusive balls means only one thing: someone is forging vouchers, and the evidence points to Annabel. And if finding the forger and clearing her name aren’t challenging enough, there’s dealing with her husband’s old crony, the Marquess of Quinceton, and his hungry wolf stare...

The first installment in The Ladies of Almack’s series!

Sandra Sookoo,
An Accidental Countess

New Independence Books (Indie label)
Print & eBook

Regency Romance
Spicy

Release Date 03/03/2022
True love doesn’t come from position or status but by the whispers of the heart.

Miss Lavinia Thompson’s life hasn’t been a bed of roses. Being born on the wrong side of the blanket ensures she’s not welcome within the glittering, respectable world of the London ton. Left with little choice, she embraced her status in the demi-monde, content to remain a mistress to whoever would pay the highest price. Until that life dimmed, and she wanted acceptance for herself.

Percival Hughes, the 12th Earl of Laughton is a powerful man who takes great pride in his title and position within society. Until one night of drunken revelry when he accidentally weds his mistress thinking her his real bride-to-be. As the repercussions of his ill-fated decision rock the ton and shift the foundation of his life, he struggles to make peace with the fact he married a highly unsuitable woman.

As the days go by, Lavinia and Percival grow close in their marriage of inconvenience. Outings in London with his young daughter form lasting bonds. While the new countess isn’t readily accepted into the beau monde, Percival’s determination to see her legitimate increases, but when forced proximity has romance blooming from desire, they retreat to keep their hearts aloof. To move forward together, they’ll need to rely on trust and love, and perhaps a bit of faith, regardless of what viper-tongued society gossips say.

Ella Quinn,
The Most Eligible Bride in London

Lords of London
Kensington
Print & eBook

Regency
Spicy

Release Date 02/22/2022
Love conquers even the most unlikely lord in USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s delightful Lords of London series, as a reformed rogue endeavors to prove himself worthy of his chosen bride...

Mistakes happen, to be sure. Rarely are those mistakes as unfortunate as the one made by Nathanael, Viscount Fotherby, when he abducted the now Lady Merton to save his friend from marriage. Nate has been trying to make amends ever since, leaving behind his self-centered ways to fulfill his duties--and that includes finding a wife of his own. One woman sparks his interest above all others--a lady he helped when she was rescuing a child. Alas, there is a devilish complication...

Miss Henrietta Stern, Lady Merton’s younger sister, is intrigued by the stranger who comes to her aid--until she learns his identity. Nate’s stunt could have ruined her sister’s reputation, and her family may never forgive him. With beauty, connections, and a sizeable dowry, Henrietta has plenty of admirers. Yet no other suitor quickens her pulse quite like Nate does. Her heart insists that the gentleman has changed for the better. But can a renowned scoundrel possibly prove himself to be the perfect husband?

Anna Harrington,
A Relentless Rake

The Lords of the Armory
SourceBooks
Print, eBook & AudioBook

Regency Romance
Spicy

Release Date 03/29/2022
HE’S GOT A SCORE TO SETTLE... When notorious rake Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James, is tasked with finding the men behind the attempted assassination of the prime minister, his hunt leads him to proper schoolmistress Olivia Everett--a woman he can never have but can’t stop wanting.

SHE’S ON A MISSION OF HER OWN... Olivia might look like a demure lady, but she’ll do anything to protect her brother when he’s linked to a revolutionary group planning to overthrow the monarchy. In an effort to clear her brother’s name, she agrees to work with Alec while vowing not to get too close to the infamous charmer. But as he slowly earns her trust, Olivia sees that she might have jumped to more than one conclusion about Alec and his past.

When her brother is kidnapped and Olivia is blackmailed into working with Scepter, she knows Alec is the only one she can count on. But Scepter is close to destroying everything they’ve worked to save, and they’re quickly running out of time...

Natalie Kleinman,
Love's Legacy

Sapere Books
Print & eBook

Regency Romance
Traditional
Clean
Suspense

Release Date 02/03/2022
When her father--a countryside reverend--dies suddenly, Patience is left with no home and little money. In need of support she is forced to seek out her estranged uncle, but the viscount too has died. In his place is his son, Gideon, and a decades old family rift!

When Patience and Gideon learn the cause of the rift between the two sides of the family, they quickly begin to clash. Now too proud to accept the viscount’s charity, Patience soon leaves Worthington Place to seek shelter with her late mother’s relatives in nearby Bath.

With her kindness and beauty, Patience is an instant success in Bath society and regularly crosses paths with Gideon. Despite their differences, they enjoy each other’s company and form a tentative friendship. But when dark secrets once again threaten their growing bond, the cousins begin to wonder whether they can ever leave the shadows of the past behind...

Heather Boyd,
Let it Snow


Self-Published
Print & eNovella

Regency
Spicy

Release Date 03/08/2022
 
What’s a woman to do when trapped in a storm with a handsome scoundrel?

Weary from dodging wandering hands, Yvette Valiant escapes yet another scandalous house party and her brother’s dubious protection, fleeing into a snowy landscape, intent on returning home to Bath for Christmas. One stranded coach later, she’s rescued by the biggest rogue of them all--her brother’s best friend.

A scoundrel he may be, but even Luc Ayles is capable of love. What else would have him chasing a woman who seemingly detests the very sight of him? When Yvette foolishly puts her safety and reputation in jeopardy, Luc rushes to her aid, despite knowing his affection is the last gift Yvette could ever want for Christmas.

Then again, it’s the season of giving...and if Yvette would only give him her heart, it could be the happiest holiday ever.

Sandra Sookoo,
The Touch of a Storme

Storme Brothers #5
Dragonblade Publishing
Print & eBook

Regency Romance
Spicy

Release Date 03/25/2022
Storms are oftentimes disruptive, but they can also clear a path and bring perspective.

The Honorable Isobel Storme is a lady adrift. Her family is broken, loud, emotional, and busy with other pursuits. As the youngest in the Storme connection, she’s always fought for attention, but now that change is imminent and inevitable, she craves a distraction in the form of a scandal, and if there’s a handsome man involved, all the better as long as he doesn’t come with a title, for she despises the ton.

Doctor Royce Marsden is a surgeon of small acclaim. He’s the oldest son to the Earl of Worchester, but his calling and his passion are running a clinic for wounded and rejected soldiers. Though he has no plans to do the pretty in society or to court a woman, he can’t avoid that reality when his father unexpectedly dies and plunges him into the title. Too bad the one woman who’s caught his eye is wildly and inappropriately improper.

As a passionately intense affair develops between Isobel and Royce, the pair embraces the heated attraction with enthusiasm. Free from commitment, they dance perilously close to creating the sensation Isobel has always wanted. But when life—and death—catch them into its swirling vortex, responsibilities intrude, as do expectations tied to the beau monde. Though fear and pressure hold them back, if they don’t fight for a happily ever after, it will never be theirs.

Laura Barnes, How the Lord Married His Lady

Matchmaking Madness
Self-Published
Print & eBook

Regency Traditional
Inspirational
Romance
Spicy

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Release Date 03/01/2022
One cannot force love, but must wait for the perfect moment to make their match.

The love she held for him was a burden she carried in her heart. His family’s legacy kept him from opening his heart to her love. Can they overcome their doubts and share a lifetime of love?

Abigail Cason was a dreamer. When she met her knight in shining armor, her heart only bowed to him. The friendship she shared with him led her to believe he would ask her to become his bride. With each stolen kiss, she eagerly anticipated his proposal. However, his request turned out to be an offer of obligation. She spent a lifetime as an obligation and she refused to spend her marriage in the same fashion. No matter how much she loved him. Will she ever be worthy enough for his love?

Lucas Gray felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. His heart pulled him in the opposite direction of where he must stand. But the tempting lure of sweet kisses drew him to seduce the lady who haunted his every desire. Abigail made him dream of the impossible. Can he form a new legacy with the love he holds for her?

Destiny demanded for their two souls to intertwine. A family who risked everything to make the match a success. Will Abigail and Lucas allow their doubts to keep them apart? Or will they make their dreams a reality?

Mae Thorn, Notorious

Poisonous Passions
Dragonblade
Print & eBook

Regency Romance
Georgian
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Spicy

Release Date 03/11/2022
Revenge is best served heartbroken, but love bleeds justice.

Welcome to book 1 in the exciting new series Poisonous Passions by bestselling author Mae Thorn!

During the Revolutionary War in New York City, Delia Wolcott blames the British for her brother’s death. In retaliation, she becomes the traitorous poisoner, Foxglove, rescuing rebels from His Majesty’s grasp. She will stop at nothing to find justice for those abandoned by General Washington. She spies on officers to gain information about her brother’s murder and leaves no witnesses.

British captain Lord Carrington is sent to New York to hang Foxglove for treason, but little does he know the woman he has fallen for is the murderer he seeks.

He risks treason himself and his family’s future if he fails in his duty.

Jane Maguire,
Secrets and a Scandal

Inconveniently Wed
Bon Ton Publishing
Print & eBook

Regency Romance
Spicy

Release Date 02/10/2022
When Eliza Wright’s first London Season ends prematurely in scandal, she’s only too glad to return to her quiet life in the country. After all, her gardens hold far more appeal to her than the happenings of the ton. Much to her chagrin, her wealthy father concocts another arrangement: a marriage of convenience to the recent successor to an earldom, a man whose title will restore her place in society. Wedding someone like the somber, detached Lord Ashton is the last thing Eliza pictured for herself. Yet with the life she thought she’d lead crumbling before her eyes, what other choice does she have?

Edward Adderley, the Earl of Ashton, has spent the past six years roaming the Continent, trying to escape a scandal of his own. Ever since his first marriage ended in unspeakable tragedy, he has cut himself off from others, vowing to never place himself in such a position again. But when he fulfills his father’s dying wish by returning to England, only to find his estate bankrupt and in shambles, he sees no way forward but through marriage to the well-dowered Miss Wright.

Their union is to be a business arrangement, nothing more. That is, until Edward finds himself drawn to the unconventional Miss Wright, and Eliza’s attraction to the brooding earl becomes too intense to ignore. Could the fragile bond they construct blossom into a second chance at happiness for them both? Or will the secrets that linger in their pasts forever stand between them?

Tammy Andresen, Marquess of Diamonds

Lords of Scandal Book 17
Swift Romance Publishing Corp
Print & eBook

Regency
Spicy

Release Date 03/01/2022
This marquess is her surly hero in disguise...

Lady Abigail needs help. Her mother has great plans for her future but her lackluster performance as a debutante isn’t measuring up. Which is why she convinces her best friend’s brother to help her. A few dances is all she needs from the grumpy marquess and then the suitors will come calling. But the moment she steps into his arms, the trouble begins. He’s a former rake, after all, with more then a few tricks up his sleeve, and even if he doesn’t intend to, he captures Abigail’s interest from the first. What lady can resist tall, dark, and handsome? And when the other suitors do begin calling, she’s left to wonder if any of them will be able to hold her in their arms like the Marquess of Hartwell.

Lady Abigail is too sweet to be believed...

The Marquess of Hartwell, known to his friends as simply Hart, can’t believe that Lady Abigail is for real. She’s too kind, too gentle, and too sweet to be an actual woman. And he’s so jaded, even if she is that wholesome, she’d never want the likes of him. Except for underneath all that goodness is a person who shares his hurt and understands his past. And while Hart only agrees to help her to appease his sister, he finds himself, well, caring about Abby. Which is dangerous for this debaucherous rake. Worse still, the attraction between them grows with every meeting and that is deadly. And when he steals one kiss as a boon, he knows he’s in trouble, because the moment his lips touch hers, everything changes.

But as events out of their control begin to swirl around them, Hart must make a choice. Save what is good in this world and put his own battered heart at risk?

Ellie St. Clair,
Romance of a Robbery

Thieves of Desire Book 5
Prairie Lily Press
eBook

Regency
Spicy

Release Date 03/11/2022
A man wronged.
Revenge disguised as robbery.
An unexpectedly romantic ruse.

Determined to right the wrongs against him, Arie Hondros hones the perfect plan. But to succeed, he must have the perfect wife. When his brother’s wife suggests her friend, Annabelle, he immediately refuses.

The woman--who clearly has nothing but disdain for him--has already captured his affection, something he vowed he’d never permit. Imagine his surprise then, when she assents to the union, and his scheme prepares to unfold.

For Arie’s ploy to steal priceless Greek artefacts to work, he and Annabelle must convince the museum Board of Trustees that they are husband and wife. But when true love blooms from counterfeit sentiment, there is more than only the greatest robbery in London history at stake--

There is the matter of his heart.

Elizabeth Rose,
Highland Soul

Highland Outcasts Book 1
Dragonblade
Print & eBook

Romance
Spicy

Release Date 03/01/2022
 
A man wronged.
Revenge disguised as robbery.
An unexpectedly romantic ruse.

Determined to right the wrongs against him, Arie Hondros hones the perfect plan. But to succeed, he must have the perfect wife. When his brother’s wife suggests her friend, Annabelle, he immediately refuses.

The woman--who clearly has nothing but disdain for him--has already captured his affection, something he vowed he’d never permit. Imagine his surprise then, when she assents to the union, and his scheme prepares to unfold.

For Arie’s ploy to steal priceless Greek artefacts to work, he and Annabelle must convince the museum Board of Trustees that they are husband and wife. But when true love blooms from counterfeit sentiment, there is more than only the greatest robbery in London history at stake--

There is the matter of his heart.
Can a Highlander and a cordwainer’s daughter surrender to love, heart and soul?

Welcome to book one in the adventurous new series Highland Outcasts from bestselling author Elizabeth Rose!

From admired warriors to outcasts in a blink of an eye, these rugged Highlanders are out to find redemption.

Gluttony, lust, pride, and greed, might sound like deadly sins. However, they are nothing compared to the wrath of Old Callum MacKeefe if you break his rules while drinking in his tavern!

The Accused:
Highlander, Gavin MacKeefe. He’s been called gluttonous because of his never-ending love of food and drink.

The Crime:
Gavin foolishly breaks some of Old Callum MacKeefe’s tavern rules and ends up as an outcast of the clan. His biggest offense is breaking rule number one: Never waste Old Callum’s precious, homemade Mountain Magic whisky. His second mistake was breaking rule number nine: Never step on, or soil Callum’s Cordovan leather boots.

The Punishment:
Gavin is sent to town to help the cordwainer’s daughter since her father was attacked and left for dead. He also needs to help construct and bring back a pair of Cordovan leather boots for Callum. If not, he’ll never be welcomed back into the clan. The cordwainer’s daughter takes him under her wing, but he discovers she needs his help with her family matters even more than he needs her.

The Cordwainer’s Daughter:
Davita is the cordwainer’s daughter, trying to save their shoe business in her father’s absence. She’s asked for help from the castle. To her dismay, they’ve sent her the Highlander, Gavin MacKeefe. She’s seen this man more than once drinking too much in the town’s tavern. In a desperate deal with the MacKeefes, she promises to keep him away from whisky and to help him construct a pair of Cordovan leather boots. It should be a simple task, but when he turns out to be her savior, she has a hard time letting him go.

Two people from different walks of life find that they need each other more than they think. But can a Highlander and a cordwainer’s daughter find happiness together? One of them will have to give up everything they love if they are to make this work. Love acts in strange ways. Sometimes, it steals one’s heart and soul.

Cynthia Moore,
Banished To Berkshire

Road To Romance
The Wild Rose Press
Print & eBook

Regency
Sensual (Mild)

Release Date  03/02/2022
Lady Sophia Hampton is an imposter. Deception and pretense have ruled her social interactions with gentlemen after she made a life-altering decision at sixteen. Outraged by the scarcity of suitors, her parents insist she visit her aunt in Berkshire.

Upon the death of his father, Sir Edward Collins takes the responsibility of land ownership seriously, planning to adopt new methods to improve crop production. Refusing to trust his judgement, his mother advises him to instead concentrate on finding a suitable lady to marry.

Could an unfortunate accident provide Sophia and Edward the opportunity to develop a relationship that brings them both confidence and happiness?

Scarlett Scott,
The Playboy Peer

Unexpected Lords Book 2
Happily Ever After Books, LLC
Print & eBook

Regency
Burning (Hot)

Release Date 03/17/2022

 
A roguish earl accidentally compromises a jilted lady in this deliciously wicked tale of love lost and found again...

Lady Isolde Collingwood’s future was happily secured until the man she intended to marry threw her over for another woman. Heartbroken and betrayed, she has every intention of running wild across London and setting polite society on its ear. But when she becomes embroiled in a scandal with a wicked earl, there’s only one way to solve her latest dilemma if she wants to protect her sisters: marriage.

As an unnecessary third son, Zachary Barlowe thoroughly enjoyed living his life on his own terms, amassing a fortune, traveling the world, and doing whatever he bloody well pleased. Although the untimely deaths of his brothers left him the new Earl of Anglesey, he is determined to allow the line to die with him. After he unintentionally ruins the innocent Lady Isolde, however, he has no choice but to make her his wife.

A dazzling rake like Anglesey is the last man Izzy would have chosen to wed. Still, as he offers her a bargain she can’t refuse, she finds herself torn between old desires and new. And the more time Zachary spends aiding his unexpected wife in her quest for revenge, the more he realizes he wants her for himself. Not just for one night, but for forever.

Sofie Darling,
One Night His Lady

Shadows and Silk, Book 6
Oliver Heber Books
Print & eBook

Regency
Spicy

Release Date 03/29/2022
Just one night changed their lives...
When Spanish émigré Eva Galante meets French aristocrat Lucien Capet, it’s love at first sight. But their meeting isn’t by chance, and Eva isn’t who Lucien believed her to be. After a whirlwind romance and a flight to Gretna Green, Lucien learns the truth about what loving Eva could cost him.

A single betrayal tore them apart...
Four years later, Eva is London’s most sought-after modiste and Lucien is now Marquis de Touraine, about to become engaged to Eva’s best client--as long as he’s not still married to Eva! Confronting their past means a journey across England to the Scottish border. With each mile memories are raised, and passions reignited, sparking one last night together. Or so they think...

Can a second chance reunite them forever?
But the past isn’t ready to give up its secrets just yet. As Lucien and Eva confront an old foe, new truths are revealed...and a deeper understanding of each other that love-at-first-sight never gave them. Despite the betrayals of the past, feelings are rekindled that were never quite extinguished. Will one last secret pull them apart--or bind them together forever?

Cynthia Moore,
Brighton Bargain

Road To Romance
The Wild Rose Press
Print & eBook

Regency
Sweet
Suspense

Release Date 01/24/2022
Lucas Carter, Viscount Millington, only son of a centuries-old family, must marry soon. He wants nothing like his parents' unbearable relationship.

Refreshingly candid and straightforward, Lady Emma Brenham has resigned herself to spinsterhood after attending three seasons in London without securing an offer. While wearing a mask of indifference, she secretly longs for an adoring husband and children of her own.
A chance meeting and formal introduction in Brighton lead to shared moments of comradery, triggering heartfelt sensations and fervent attraction. However, a shadow is cast over the dawn of their relationship by a desperate man who has other plans for Lady Emma.

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Alice McVeigh, Harriet: A Jane Austen Variation
Sandra Sookoo, Persuasive in Pink
Regina Scott, Never Court a Count
Tammy Andresen, Needed: A Dishonorable Duke
Mary Lancaster, Unmasking the Duke
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