Guest Authors for November 2021

It’s almost Thanksgiving and these historical authors deliver some romantic stories to be thankful for and to relax with after your dinner guests have gone home. 🙂

Raven by Laurel O’Donnell

Raven by Laurel O'DonnellA woman bent on revenge. A man determined to keep a promise. Can love mend their tormented spirits?

Raven Hawke is separated from her sisters. When her father is killed, she is devastated and alone. The only thing she can think of doing is seeking revenge on the man who killed him. But she doesn’t realize to complete her goal, she will have to give up her soul.

When his friend dies, Sir Landyn of Winchester vows to him that he will care for his daughter and make sure she is safe. He recognizes the path she is on, having felt the same need for revenge in the past. He knows she is on a deadly course that can only lead to her destruction.

Will Landyn follow her down this dark path or will his love for her be enough to heal her broken heart?

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A Return of the Wicked Earl (The Shadows Book 1) by Sadie Bosque

Return of the Wicked Earl by Sadie BosqueA mistake she will regret for a lifetime…
Lady Annalise was a wide-eyed debutante when she fell in love and married Blake, the Earl of Payne. But their time together was ill-fated and brief. After being treated poorly by her new husband, soon Annalise’s love for Blake is shattered. When he disappears entirely, their marriage seems to have ended as soon as it began.

A terrible betrayal…
Blake, the Earl of Payne, had it all: a hefty inheritance, a respectable title, and a beautiful wife. But it all crumbles when he is abducted, tortured and almost killed three months after his wedding. Now that he’s back he is determined to win back his wife and take revenge on whoever is responsible for his abduction. Neither task is going as planned, especially since his wife has moved on and his abductors have a plan of their own.

A love that is stronger than hate…
As suspicions flare, dark secrets emerge, and old passions are rekindled, Blake and Annalise must decide if they can trust each other again… or let go of one another forever.

This work of fiction contains adult content, strong language, violence, off page death, bullying, nightmares and other situations that might be offensive.

Reader discretion is advised.

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A Reckless Match (Ruthless Rivals Book 1) by Kate Bateman

A Reckless Match by Kate BatemanMeet the Davies and Montgomery families – two households locked in an ancient feud, destined to be on opposing sides forever. Until now!

CAN LIFELONG HATE . . .

Madeline Montgomery grew up despising––and secretly loving––the roguish Gryffud “Gryff” Davies. Their families have been bitter rivals for hundreds of years, but even if her feelings once crossed the line between love and hate, she’s certain Gryff never felt the same. Now, she’s too busy saving her family from ruin to think about Gryff and the other “devilish” Davies siblings. Since he’s off being scandalous in London, it’s not like she’ll ever see him again…

. . . TURN TO TRUE LOVE

As the new Earl of Powys, Gryff Davies planned on spending his post-war life enjoying the pleasures of London. But when an illegal duel forces him to retreat to his family’s Welsh castle, he realizes the only exciting thing in the dull countryside will be seeing the fiery Maddie Montgomery. Thoughts of his nemesis sustained Gryff throughout the war; but the girl he loved to tease has grown into a gorgeous, headstrong woman – who loathes him just as much as she ever did. Will secret tunnels, dangerous smugglers, and meddling from their feuding families be enough to make Maddie and Gryff realize that their animosity is really attraction…and maybe even love?

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Five Ways to Seduce a Duke: Harrow’s Finest Five Series by Nancy Yeager

Five Ways to Seduce a Duke YeagerShe’s hiding secrets, including her desire for the duke next door. Unfortunately she’s already engaged…to his brother.

When Simon, the Duke of Wrexham, assigns his brother Robert to settle a land dispute with the lady artist next door, he doesn’t foresee Robert proposing to the woman. Nor does he anticipate his own ardent attraction that makes him share his secret passions with her. Now Simon can’t stop coveting his brother’s fiancĂ©e.

When Miss Angelique Barstow agrees to an arranged marriage with her friend Robert, she doesn’t appreciate the duke’s interference. Nor does she welcome her own burning desire that makes her reveal her secret life to him. Now Angelique can’t stop painting her fiancĂ©’s brother.

Simon and Angelique embark on a clandestine affair that leads to a love they no longer want to hide. But the truth will endanger the one person they both swore to protect, and the secrets that bound them together could tear them apart.

Heat level: steamy

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Romancing the Past by Tanya Wilde, Darcy Burke, and 8 More!

Romancing the Past2100 pages of Swoony Historical Romance, featuring USA Today Bestselling author Darcy Burke. Tropes include: friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, fake relationship, marriage of convenience, and second chance.

A Duke is Never Enough – Darcy Burke

Sparks fly between a seductive rake and a self-declared spinster spitfire. When he’s suspected of murder, she may be his only hope for salvation—and love.

The Lover’s Knot – Erin Satie

When the new Duke of Clive realizes that the suicide note written by his predecessor is a forgery, he suspects his ex-fiancĂ©e of foul play. As he investigates, he can’t decide if he wants to bring her to justice or rekindle the great love of his life.

Dealing with the Viscount – Clair Brett

He seized a second chance to seduce the wife he thought dead . . . and claim the secret child he did not know was his.

What If I Still Loved You – Erica Taylor

After a chance meeting, Henry and Anna search the castle for a box of letters, but can this star-crossed pair find their way back to each other? Or will their second chance be lost to fate, again?

The Lost Lord – Carrie Lomax

A mysterious English nobleman, Lord Richard Northcote, has Miriam dreaming of adventures beyond her limited experiences. But is the promise in his kiss only a practiced lie?

An Earl For Ellen – Catherine Bilson

Orphaned and penniless, Ellen Bentley is astonished and relieved when the new Earl of Havers, her distant cousin, takes an interest in her welfare. She can’t help falling in love with Thomas, but how can she compete with the beautiful, polished Lady Louisa?

The Spy’s Fake Bride – Jackie Barbosa

To escape Napoleon’s France, British agent Thomas Pearce and the woman he’s been sent to rescue, Sabine Rousseau, must pretend to be amorous newlyweds. But it isn’t long before neither of them is pretending and every night, there’s only one bed.

Not Quite a Rogue – Tanya Wilde

A man on the edge of ruin… A lady who thirsts to be loved for more than her dowry… Temptation has never tasted this rich.

Hotel Oriente – Jennifer Hallock

Cub reporter Della will do anything to get her story. When her breadcrumb trail of scandal leads straight to the kitchen of Moss’s floundering hotel, can he win Della’s heart and keep his name out of the headlines?

Once a Fallen Lady – Eve Pendle

Handsome schoolteacher Alfred Lowe’s disapproving gaze makes Lydia Taylor fear for her subterfuge of respectable widow and capable mother. But a seduction of kisses, books, and savory pies will tempt her to risk everything for love.

10 historical romances in one bargain, limited time only, anthology.

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