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Showing posts with label 4 star. Show all posts

Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor and Erica Ridley

From the publisher...

"The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. 

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. 

A house party so large, that mothers lose track of their charges, leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!"

The Highlander's Pirate Lass by Heather McCollum

From the cover...

"Eliza Wentworth is no lady. After the notorious pirate Jandeau murdered her family, she vowed to spend the rest of her life at sea, saving others. She’d rather be firing cannons than embroidering pillows—or worse, bowing to the demands of a husband. But when she’s stranded on an island off the coast of Scotland, now she is the one in need of help. And, annoyingly, that help comes not only from a man, but a man she struggles to resist. 

Highlander Beck Macquarie has never met a woman like Eliza. He hasn’t met many women, period, thanks to the blasted curse set upon Wolf Isle decades ago. To save the clan, he needs a wife and bairns, and rough-around-the edges Eliza is anything but wife material. She has no intention of staying once she’s able to set sail again. He should let her go. But the desire between them is impossible to ignore. 

When she asks Beck to teach her the ways of the bedroom while she bides her time on his island, he can’t say no. As they learn more about each other, though, past trauma and secrets resurface. Now, Eliza must choose between the freedom and comfort of the only life she’s ever known and sacrificing it all to save the people she loves…including Beck."

To Tempt a Scandalous Lord by Liana De la Rosa

From the back cover...

"Alicia Lindsay, the dowager Countess Lindsay, has spent her life under the dominion of men—leered at, yes, but ultimately silenced and cast aside. But widowhood has granted her the freedom to voice her critiques against injustices in articles that have enraptured the nation. Resolved to bring about political change, Alicia's investigation of the newest party candidates leads her to the captivating, hardheaded Lord Inverray. She's unprepared when he proves to be not only charming but chivalrous when a slight wardrobe malfunction—with all eyes of the ton upon them—forces her to accept his proposal. Now, she’s keeping a huge secret from her soon-to-be-husband. 

Niall Campbell, Marquess of Inverray, has spent years finding support for numerous legislations to help his fellow Scots. Now, poised to grasp the party leadership, his success has been threatened by some anonymous articles critiquing his campaign. Niall vows to find the author and silence them, no matter the cost. But when he finds himself engaged to an alluring widow with a sharp tongue, his plans get derailed in more ways than one..."

Only a Marquess Will Do by Tamara Gill

Victoria had a disaster of a first marriage and never wants to marry again. But when her brother's best friend has decided that it is time to marry, she offers her help in getting over his shyness when he is with others. What she hadn't counted on was falling for him herself.

Albert has been in love with Victoria for years. When she offers to help him find the perfect spouse, he believes he can use the time to make her realize that he is the one for her. Can he convince her to take a second chance at marriage?

Cocky Viscount by Annabelle Anders

Felicity knew who she was to marry her whole life. But on the night that he proposed to another, she decides to take matters into her own hands. And that might just be into the hands of another man...

When Axel sees Felicity so devastated, he can't help but offer her comfort. But what starts out as comfort, goes so much further...

What will come of their night of passion. While neither planned what happened, they can't seem to forget it either...

Uncaging the Silent Songbird by Ava Devlin

Kit has been tasked to go into London with Gigi to undertake a mission for the Silver Leaf Society. Having never wanted more than to stay at home and work his orchards, this is new territory for him. It also puts him in close proximity to Gigi, who he find himself very attracted to.

Gigi is excited to finally do something for the Silver Leaf Society. Add to the mix a handsome man to help on the mission and it makes it that much more enjoyable.

Can these two complete their mission and find their HEA with each other?

THe Highlander's Rescued Maiden by Anna Campbell

When Will washes ashore on a rocky island, he never imagines that he would find the captive maiden that he has heard so much about. He also didn't imagine having a gun pulled on him. But once he had established that he meant the woman no harm, he was allowed into her tower. With a storm hitting the island, he couldn't be on his way. But truth be told, he didn't want to leave...

Ellen hasn't spent time with someone other than her servants in years, so when Will shows up she in intrigued. She has turned away other suiters, but there is something about Will that makes her want to know more about him.

Can Will rescue his maiden and live happily ever after?

Someone Wanton His Way Comes by Christi Caldwell

Sylvia, a widow, has set her mind to saving young ladies from the fate that she endured during her marriage. She, along with two of her friends, start the Mismatch Society. While one of their purposes is to make women aware of their options, they do other good works. But society only sees one part of their organization. When Clayton comes back into her life, they come up with a way to use him to their advantage.

When Clayton is tasked with talking to the leader of the Mismatch Society, he didn't realize that it was the woman that he loved and had walked away from. When he is asked to join the society, he at first turns them down. But he soon changes his mind when he realizes that he can fulfill the wish of the lady's husband by looking after her. What he doesn't count on is learning that he still have feelings for her.

While Sylvia is determined that she will never marry again, will being around Clayton again change her mind?

The Defiant Wife by Jess Michaels

When Pippa found out that her late husband had 2 other wives, she knew that her life would never be the same. But she never imagined that she would fall for her husband's brother.

Rhys is trying to clean up the mess his brother left behind, which also includes a child. This means that he ends up spending quite a bit of time with Pippa who is taking care of the child.

Both are trying to play down the scandal that are involved with. While they are both developing feeling for the other, they know that will just make the scandal worse. Are they willing to fight for their love?

Duchess If You Dare by Anabelle Bryant

When Scarlett's seamstress disappears, she vows to find out what happened to her. While looking for clues, she keeps running into the Duke of Aylesford. Since they appear to be investigating the same thing, they decide to work together.

Ambrose's brother has gotten himself into trouble once again and he has given his word to help him out. Crossing paths with Scarlett means that they might be able to solve the mystery that much quicker. 

What neither counted on was the mutual attraction they felt. But with the huge differences in their class, can anything come of it?

A Bandit's Stolen Heart by Michelle McLean


Leo has come looking for his brother, but what he ends up with is being hit over the head and tied up in a barn. Not exactly what he had planned...

Cilla never meant to hurt Leo, but no one was suppose to put up a fight when they robbed the coach. She and her sisters are know as Blood Blade, helping those in need. Cilla soon has Leo helping her with the cause, but things soon get much riskier.

Will Leo find out what happened to his brother but also find the woman he is meant to be with?

To Win a Highland Scot by Tamara Gill

Maya is helping to clean the castle tapestries when she is thrown back in time. Now she just needs to survive long enough to get back to her own time. The only issue is that she seems to be falling for the laird of the keep.

Many years ago, Boyd's wife was taken by the Fae and he was was cursed to live his life alone. Over a hundred years have passed and he is still morning his wife. With the help of Maya, he has finally resigned himself to the fact that his wife is not coming back. Could Maya be the answer to breaking the curse? 

The Unexpected Wife by Jess Michaels

Celeste was married a year ago. She hasn't spent much time with her husband, which was fine with her, as this marriage was to someone she wouldn't have chosen. When Owen shows up on her door step to tell her that not only is her husband dead, but that he has two other wives, she doesn't know what to think.

Owen was hired to investigate Celeste's husband, but when he arrives to confront the man, he finds him dead. He has now been tasked with notifying the wives and finding the killer. After meeting Celeste, he quickly rules her out as a suspect and asks for her help solving the murder. They are soon on their way to London.

What neither of them counted on was their mutual attraction. Can they solve the murder and find their own HEA?

The Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan Byrne

Francesca has been after the people that killed her family for years. Now that she is back in London, nothing will stop her from finding the answers. When she runs into an old friend who seems to want the same things he does, they partner up to find answers. 

Chandler works for the government, but is working on his own to find out what happened to his family just as Francesca is. When he learns that she survived the fire from their childhood, he is elated! The only problem is that Francesca isn't who she says she is...

Can these two find the person behind the fire that killed their family? What happens when Chandler learns the truth about Francesca's identity?

The Duke is Wicked by Tracy Sumner

Delaney is determined to learn what she can about the League. When she rescues the Duke of Ashcroft, that puts her in the perfect position to find what she is looking for.

Sebastian isn't about to let an outsider know what the League is about. But they know the Delaney has some knowledge, so they decide to keep her close.

What neither counted on was their mutual attraction for one another. Can Sebastian keep the secrets of the League or will Delaney give them a reason to let her into the fold?

Stolen by the Rogue by Sasha Cottman

George is a thief and he has set his eyes on some ancient gold. But in the process of scoping out him target, he meets Jane and is smitten. Why not mix business with pleasure, what could possibly go wrong?

Jane has been taken by a scoundrel before and isn't about to let it happen again. She sees what George is up to and puts a stop to his plans. But she has plans of her own. Can she take what she knows about George to get what she is after?

What both were originally after a treasure, could they find something more spectacular?

Hit Me with Your Best Scot by Suzanne Enoch

Coll is the last of his brothers not married and if he wants to save his ancestral home, he needs to get married soon. When he mets Persephone, he notifies his mother that he has found the woman he will be marrying. There are only a couple of issues...Persephone is an actress (whom his mother doesn't approve of) and she has no desire to ever marry.

Persie has made a life for herself in the theatre. When Coll first starts coming around she is intrigued, but when it appears that her life is in jeopardy she asks him to become her protector. It seems that someone from her past is willing to kill her so that she doesn't claim an inheritance that is hers.

Can Coll protect Persie from her past and will thier attraction for each other turn into something more?

Olivia and the Masked Duke by Grace Callaway

Olivia has been asked to join the Society of Angels. While they group just appears to be woman helping the less fortunate, it is really an investigative agency. It is the perfect fit for Olivia and her friends as they love to solve mysteries. Her first case brings her into the path of Ben Wodehouse, the man that she has been in love with for years.

Ben is seeking salvation for the things he has done in his life. Seeking the person responsible for distributing a deadly drug, Ben runs into Olivia who seems to be after the same man. She is no longer the little girl that he rescued all those years ago, but a woman that he finds himself attracted to .

Ben feels that he will never be good enough for Olivia, but can she convince him that they were meant to be together?

Highland Defender by Kathryn LeVeque

Lucia is working for a clan in order to pay off a family debt. She is not treated very well and seems to be losing a part of herself the longer she stays there. When she meets Bane, he brings a ray of sunshine into her life. He soon devises a plan to pay off the debt she owes and to free her from the life she has known for the past several years.

Bane has gone to Edinburgh to escape a past he doesn't want to remember. He joins the Ludus Caledonia to earn enough money to buy Lucia's freedom. But others keep challenging those plans. Will Ban be able to free Lucia from her misery?

Earl of Kendal by Madeline Martin

Sophia has no desire to attach herself to the man her father wants her to marry. After gathering information at a ball, she decides that she will make her way to Scotland and start a new venture there. The only problem is that her father sends someone after her...

Kendal has no plans to marry, but when he is blackmailed, he'll do whatever needs to be done to save his sisters reputation even if it requires that he marry. Since he gives that idea to Sophia, he has a guess as to where she might be heading. He soon catches up to her.

Sophia ran so she didn't have to get married, can Kendal get her to marry him?