Guest Authors for April 2022

It’s almost Easter as I offer you these superb authors and their fun, sizzling and sweet romances. I know you’ll find something wonderful to read.

The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner

Wicked Wallflower coverIn this sizzling Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, an unconventional lady of the ton and an untitled businessman need to risk something in order to gain everything.

An Incorrigible Hellion

Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of wallflower for two miserable seasons in the ton. With the guidance of the most feared feminist enterprise in London—the Duchess Society—Pippa vows never to marry. But a madcap misadventure throws her plan off course and puts her face-to-face with the only man she’s ever wanted. A man who doesn’t want her.

A Rule-Breaking, Rookery Titan

Prince of the streets, Xander Macauley crawled from the slums to rule an empire. He has secrets—and fierce desires. One being that he’s smitten with his best friend’s little sister. Although reckless Little Darlington is the last woman in England he’d risk his heart over. When he has to rescue her from a masquerade ball gone awry, Xander finds he will go to lengths greater than he’d imagined to possess her.
The risks are undeniable.
But so is true, devastating love.

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Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching Kiss by Bree Wolf

Once Upon an Accidentally Bewitching KissIn this second-chance Regency romance by USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author BREE WOLF, a jilted lord and a young widow are forced to risk their hearts all over again.

Once, he loved her.
Once, he lost her.
Now, he must fight for her.

England 1803: TROY BEAUMONT, only son to the EARL OF WHICKERTON, risked his heart once … and came to regret it. Now, he knows only duty, forsaking his family’s tradition to marry for love and love alone. Truth be told, he would rather not marry at all; however, as his father’s only heir, Troy knows he cannot be selfish. He must marry. But who?

LADY LEONORA — or NORA — lost her heart once, mere days before her marriage to another man. Ever since, she has been living a life of regret…until—most unexpectedly—her husband succumbs to his scandalous exploits and she returns to her old home a young widow. Loath of her year of mourning, Nora rides out one day, only to have her path cross … his.

After avoiding Nora’s presence these past few years, Troy is shocked to find himself face to face with the girl who once stole his heart. He knows he should turn around and leave. Yet his feet refuse to comply, holding him in place as old feelings reawaken, for her teasing smile and compassionate eyes spark an old familiarity.

Once, they were friends. Once, they knew each other. Once, there was love between them. Could there be again?

Nora is overcome by the way her heart trips and stumbles the moment her eyes fall on Troy. For years, the dreaded thing felt almost dormant, making her wonder if it ever truly functioned in the first place. But why now? Now, that she knows there can be no future for them? After all, Troy needs an heir, and she cannot provide one.

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Earl of Brecken by Aubrey Wynne

Earl of Brecken coverA seductive Welsh earl on the brink of ruin. A wealthy cit in search of a hero.

Miss Evelina Franklin reads too many romance novels. She’s certain a handsome duke—or dashing highwayman—is in her future. In the meantime, Evie entertains herself with the admirers vying for her fortune.

The Earl of Brecken needs cash. His late father left their Welsh estate in ruin, and his mother will not let him rest until it is restored to its former glory. Notorious for his seductive charm, he searches the ballrooms for a wealthy heiress. His choices are dismal until he meets Miss Franklin. Guileless and gorgeous with an enormous dowry, she seems the answer to his prayers. Until his conscience makes an unexpected appearance.

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The Lady’s Forbidden Desire by Rebecca Paula

Forbidden Desire coverLady Grace Ravensdale is the darling of London society — beautiful, gracious, and a celebrated piano prodigy. It’s no surprise that when she becomes engaged to a handsome concert violinist, it promises to be the wedding of the season. But Grace harbors a dark secret that she shares only with the keys of her piano — she’s in love with the gardener’s son. And after years of believing he died in the Boer War, Teddy has returned.

Theodore Nash grew up at Burton Hall in the shadow of the wild Ravensdales, loving Grace from afar until that one blissful summer long ago. But nothing would ever change the fact that he’s the gardener’s son and she’s a beloved London socialite. Theodore didn’t expect a hero’s welcome after returning from war anymore than he expected to hear of Grace’s engagement. Now he must decide to fight for her, or give her up for good.

With all of society against them … can their love survive?

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A Duke for All Seasons: A Rags to Riches Marriage of Convenience Regency Romance by Fenna Edgewood

A Duke for All Seasons coverA marriage of convenience becomes an affair of the heart as a newly made duke offers his hand to a maid. A delightful new series, perfect for fans of Bridgerton!

Featuring some of your favorite tropes…

Marriage of Convenience
Rags to Riches
Protector Hero
Secret Pregnancy

A Tainted Estate…

Summoned back to England after the deaths of his uncle and cousin, Lance Carlisle has unexpectedly inherited a dukedom he does not want. Bound by duty to claim the title, he soon discovers an estate that is tarnished and haunted by dark deeds. As the new duke picks up the pieces, he is startled to discover one of them is the bruised and battered Miss Maggie Mackenzie.

Stirred to righteous indignation one intoxicated night, he determines to right the wrong perpetrated upon Maggie Mackenzie—and makes her his new duchess.

Her Strong Protector

An utterly different woman from the one she once was, Maggie never expected a savior to come through the door and set her world to rights. Desperation forces Maggie to accept the duke’s proposal. Unexpected desire keeps her by his side. But as her heart’s defenses begin to weaken towards her husband, her dark secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear once more.

Duchess of His Heart

What Lance feels for Maggie is far more than mere desire. She may be ruined and yet she’s the purest woman he’s ever known. Once kindled, his love for her runs deep and true. He’s willing to risk everything to keep her safe, but how will he react when all of Maggie’s mysteries are finally revealed?.

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The Treasure of Love by Meara Platt

Tresure of Love coverHer life was a lie, but his love was real.

Another blazing hot Brayden hero is about to meet his match as he goes on the run with a beautiful bluestocking and The Book of Love.

Donal Brayden is the Crown’s top agent and he will need all his wiles to protect the bookish Luciana Lessing from the villains who are after her. He has no idea who they are or why they want her, only that they will go to extraordinary means to kill her. As he takes the beautiful bluestocking into hiding, he realizes two things. First, that Lucy is not the Lessing’s daughter but her necklace may be a clue to her true identity. Second, that he is falling in love with the brainy beauty. But how does he protect her from an unknown enemy determined to take her life? And how does he protect his heart?

Luciana Lessing grew up feeling like an outcast in her own family. Her parents doted on her sister, but mostly ignored her, never once showing her affection. Nor does she have any suitors now that she is of marriageable age. What is it about her that makes her so unlovable? When she comes across The Book of Love, she is determined to read it and find out. More important, when a vicious attempt is made on her life, she needs to discover who wants to kill her and who she is really? Donal Brayden, the agent of the Crown assigned to protect her, seems to believe she is someone special. As they try to unravel the mystery of her true identity and those of the villains who are after her, she finds herself falling in love with Donal. But can she, a girl unloved by anyone, possibly win his heart?

Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series.

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Alexandra by Lauren Royal and Devon Royal

Alexandra cover♥ A swoon-worthy nobleman with a dark past
♥ A debutante with a flawless reputation
♥ A compromising embrace
♥ A close-knit, meddling family
♥ Sweet Regency romance!

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter comes the first novel in their beloved Regency series featuring the “outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing” Chase family.

Lady Alexandra Chase has always liked being the perfect daughter, thank you very much. Why would she bother chafing against society’s restrictions when instead she could be basking in the warm glow of its approval? But when her brother’s best friend—and secret obsession—returns from a long spell abroad, she begins losing interest in the suitable young lord she’s expected to marry. Suddenly, family duty and a flawless reputation seem less important than the chance, however slight, that her girlhood crush might notice her now that she’s all grown up…

Tristan Nesbitt has done some growing up himself over the last few years, what with moving across oceans, inheriting a title, and facing a devastating scandal. But through it all, he’s never forgotten the Chases, the closest thing he had to a family back in his school days. When his old friend Griffin Chase requests a favor, he’s happy to oblige, as long as he can maintain enough distance from the family that his infamous past won’t tarnish their good name. Unfortunately, one Chase seems intent on getting much closer to him than she should…

PLEASE NOTE: This book is a SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE. If you’d prefer to read a steamy romance with a similar plot, look for “Tempt Me at Midnight” by Lauren Royal.

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