Let’s get right to it. Without further ado, April’s guest authors.
The Lady Who Cried Wolf by Jennifer Monroe
Dive into a world of whimsical tales and hidden desires as Lady Olivia Burnsworth, the enchanting storyteller with dreams of the grand London stage, finds herself entangled in a web of fiction and love! When her father’s matchmaking plans threaten to shatter her dreams, Olivia is swept away to the intriguing realm of Lady Marigold’s Matchmaking service.
It Began With A Kiss: A Medieval Romance by Sherry Ewing
In the gripping historical romance, It Began with a Kiss, author Sherry Ewing weaves a tale of passion, duty, and trust in a world torn apart by clashing loyalties.
Sometimes you need to listen when your heart begins to sing…
Aiden of Clan MacLaren, a warrior seeking purpose, finds himself in the service of King Henry II. Tasked with a mission that will shape his destiny, he never expects to cross paths with Lady Iona Ferguson, a woman burdened by her duties as the wife of a powerful clan chieftain. A chieftain who died when Aiden takes over her husband’s castle.
When tragedy strikes and Iona’s castle falls into enemy hands, she must flee to the village with her young son. However, in the chaos of the turmoil, something unexpected stirs within her—a forbidden attraction to Aiden, a man torn between his loyalty to his English and Scottish heritage and his growing affection for Iona.
As Aiden takes charge of Iona’s home and seeks justice for her late husband, their lives become intertwined in ways neither could have predicted. Battling their inner demons and the opposing forces that threaten to tear them apart, they embark on a treacherous journey that forces them to question their loyalties and the true nature of their feelings.
Will their love conquer the boundaries of clan, country, and duty? Or will their differences tear them apart forever? Find out in this spellbinding tale of two souls colliding against the backdrop of war and romance. It Began with a Kiss is a mesmerizing enemies-to-lovers story that will leave readers breathless and yearning for more.
Never Woo the Wrong Lady by Charlie Lane
A fellow should obey the rules of courtship. Unless he’s not a gentleman.
Join the mischievous Lady Andromeda as she juggles a fake engagement and a secret lending library, where passion-filled novels spark more than just imagination. Will Tristan Kingston’s courtship survive the chaos?
A Duke a Day Keeps the Doctor Away by Emily E K Murdoch
Moses Warwick, Duke of Chetnole, is not going to allow a literal stab in the back to slow him down. Getting robbed and left for dead? That might do it.
Thankfully, someone finds him, drags him to their cottage, and tends to his wounds. When Moses comes round, he wants to thank the doctor who so expertly cared for him. That was when the woman he knew as Jenny Powell revealed that she was a doctor.
Unable to call her such a ridiculous title, and trapped by his lost memory in her cottage until it returns, Moses struggles against his growing admiration for the woman who surprises time and again. But Jenny can’t have this stranger in her home forever. She’s hiding a secret no one has been told for three years—a secret that will change the way Moses looks at her.
Good thing she gave him a good slap the first time he stole a kiss…right?
With traitors in France on one hand, mistrust of a woman doctor on the other, and fierce attraction growing between the two unlikely friends, will a duke each day manage to keep away from this delightful doctor?
This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.
The Enterprising Scoundrels Series by Sophie Barnes
Self-made businessmen and the special women who capture their hearts.
Mr. Donahue’s Total Surrender
Stranded in England, Calista Faulkner seeks employment at a hotel. When Mr. Donahue discovers her in the kitchens, he offers to help her return to New York. But as their acquaintance deepens, it‘s harder for them to part ways, and for her to accept that she’s supposed to marry another.
Mr. Clarke’s Secret Desire
After her father’s death, Rosamund Parker faces an uncertain future. Determined to remain independent, she intends to invest her modest inheritance. However, the man she turns to for help is both infuriating and attractive. He seems determined to sabotage her plans, even as he tempts her with forbidden kisses.
**Note: These books were previously published individually**
Duke Around and Find Out by Tamara Gill
In the heart of London, notorious rake and society scandal, Lord Leo Wyndham, finds himself entangled in an unexpected venture.
Determined never to succumb to the chains of matrimony, Leo, known for his devilish charm and disregard for social norms, takes on the challenge of transforming the demure and overlooked Miss Arabella Hall into the toast of the ton. A wealthy heiress with a hidden past in service, Arabella, despite her beauty, languished in the shadows of high society. With a devil-may-care attitude, Leo embarks on a mission to showcase her allure, to thrust her into the spotlight.
As Leo delves deeper into his self-imposed mission, he finds himself ensnared by Arabella’s quiet strength and genuine spirit. Unbeknownst to him, his heart betrayed his aversion to commitment, and he longs for more than just a matchmaking triumph. However, Arabella, acutely aware of Leo’s reputation, remains oblivious to his growing affections. Convinced that he could only see her as a social project, she’s resolved to secure a suitable match for herself, all the while grappling with the stigma of her humble origins.
Amidst the glittering ballrooms and scandalous escapades, a tale of unexpected love unfolds, challenging both hero and wallflower to defy societal expectations and embrace the possibility of a future they never imagined.
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