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Earl of Shefford by Anna St. Claire

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Targeted Age Group:: 18 – 90

Colin, Earl of Shefford visits a building he won, having determined its address to be an excellent location for a new club. Discovering not only a fully functioning orphanage but a beautiful headmistress, who refuses his offer of an alternative establishment, he suffers a pique of temper. Irritated by her immunity to his charms, he foolishly succumbs to his intense attraction and brashly offers her a choice. Either she must accept him in a marriage of convenience or provide proof that the orphanage has value to him.

Impoverished and needing to restore her fortunes, Miss Honoria Mason despises the members of the ton for their extravagance and blames them for her family’s loss of home and fortune. Nora’s life takes a turn when the handsome Lord Shefford becomes the orphanage’s landlord. Either she proves the orphanage’s worth to him in two weeks or becomes his convenient bride in order that he may produce an heir. She refuses to lose the orphanage she has worked so hard to preserve and so accepts his offer to marry.

Sparks fly as proximity forces them together, the better to know each other. Yet, how may romance overcome such hazardous beginnings when resentment has stacked the dice against them?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
As part of the Wicked Earls Club, this was a third opportunity to continue that fabulous series. I had already built a group of characters (and especially, the Earl of Bergen — who has been part of all three books!) So, I wanted to continue it and give Shefford his story, having introduced him in the Earl of Bergen book last year.

The House of Marchesi by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 15+

In 18th century Milan, a duchessa is thrusted from her horse and into the estate of another esteemed member of the king’s court. Lilliana is unable to remember her accident or her identity. Duca Emmanuele notices that Duchessa Rosetta is complacent about their daughter’s absence from the House of Montanari. She is unable to remember her accident or identity. Duca Alessandro cares for her. During the duchessa’s convalescence, she and the duca grow in affection towards one another. The maidservant, Noemi of the House of Montanari silently volunteers to help locate and retrieve the missing duchessa. Noemi enlists the help of her fellow maidservant, Gabriella. The Crown learns of a conspiracy of a member within the king’s court. Some of the ennobled are aware as well. The king and queen gather evidence and secure it in the royal vault. The duca and duchessa are determined to be with one another forever. Duca Emmanuele is right to be concerned for his daughter, for someone has conspired a dastardly plan against the duchessa, but who?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I have always wished to visit Italy. Aside from its rich architecture and preserved waterways, I wanted to infuse a bit of humour in the next historical romance novel I would write. The romance between the duca and duchessa and sweet and evolves naturally despite the initial circumstance in which they meet. The humour from the other side adds the balance.

I also understood that as the story developed that the servants of the esteemed houses would have pivotal roles in ensuring that the duca and duchessa are safe, wed and are secure in the future they already knew they would have with one another.

Earl of Keyworth by Collette Cameron

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Targeted Age Group:: 18 – 90

Their aversion was instant and mutual. Or so it would seem…

Celestia Tolman will never forgive Landry, Earl of Keyworth, for trying to ruin her father’s livelihood. She will, however, teach the arrogant lord a lesson he won’t soon forget. The task should be simple—if she can ignore her untimely and entirely unwanted attraction to the handsome devil, that is…

Landry has no patience for liars and cheaters, and he suspects the delectable Celestia is both. He has no intention of letting her sway his sympathies in favor of her charlatan of a father, and he won’t allow her to steal his heart. At least, that’s what he told himself…

But when ugly gossip throws them together in a most unexpected way, can Landry and Celestia overcome their differences and forge a path to happily ever after? Or are they destined to remain enemies forever?
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This intriguing Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author will make you smile, laugh, and sigh with contentment as you witness the enemies Landry and Celestia fall in love.

If you enjoy reading unique class difference, strong heroine, and lovable rogue stories with a dash of romantic humor and heartwarming emotion, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s enthralling WICKED EARLS’ CLUB SERIES. Buy EARL OF KEYWORTH and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning romantic escape into a Regency world adventure you can’t put down.

Though part of a series, this book can easily be read as a stand-alone novel

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Landry Audsley, Earl of Keyworth was a secondary character is Earl of Scarborough and made cameo appearances in some of my other Seductive Scoundrels Series book. When I first introduced him, there was something brooding about him that needed an explanation…a cause. Earl of Keyworth is the third book I've written for the Wicked Earls' Club multi-authors' series which readers have adored. I hope we do several more rounds of wicked earls.

Stolen Grace by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 16+

Penelope Moreau is a Creole courtier in 18th century Versailles, France. She searches frantically for a paper containing a clue as to who actually committed the royal theft. Once this is proven, the evidence would refute her brother’s, Armand’s, alleged complicity in the crime. Pierre LeMercier is also an aristocrat of the king’s court and is fascinated by Penelope’s beauty and intrigued by her feigned lack of interest in him. Penelope and Pierre’s courtship blossoms. Pierre vows, as well as Count Alexandre Montegeau a friend of Penelope and Armand’s parents, to exonerate Armand, restore the House of Moreau’s name. Pierre and Penelope hope to be wed when the matter is settled.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was heavily inspired by the culture and setting of 18th century France. Most of my books feature multi-racial lineages or couples, so it was easy for me to incorporate this aspect into the story.

Hidden Valor by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 15+

Duchess Arabella leaves the House of Wellington for the king’s court without notice or permission of her mother and father. Two murders occur in the royal palace. Duke Everett is accused amongst the courtiers. He pursues the duchess to take her hand in marriage. The Crown sequesters all of the king’s court to the royal grounds. The duke and duchess fall in love and are the first to be exonerated. They leave for the House of Carrington, only for the Crown to summon Duke Everett to serve as advisor. A third murder happens. The primary witness is Duke Everett’s unknown cousin. The duke seeks to advise the crown to finally resolve all the murders so that he and Arabella may be free to wed and remain as honourable members of the king’s court.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was inclined to do another historical romance novel. In the beginning, I typically chose European cities not popular in the genre, however, I had visited London, England twice and thought now was the time to choose the historical location as the backdrop to the story.

A Deal with the Earl by Sadie Bosque

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Targeted Age Group:: 17+

Theirs is a marriage of convenience.

She loves another…

Lady Julia has dreamed of marrying her childhood sweetheart since she was four years old. Unfortunately, her father has other plans. He has his sights on her marrying an earl. When she is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Julie needs to make a choice: wait for her true love and destroy her honor, or make a deal with the forbidding earl.

He vowed to never love again…

Robert, the earl of Clydesdale, has sworn off love. A marriage of convenience is more to his liking. So he wasn’t about to turn away a beautiful young lady’s plea for help in exchange for her hand in marriage. But once he spends more time with his betrothed, his icy heart begins to melt. Only his betrothed is in love with another. Now Robert has a choice, either lock his heart away and live in misery, or take a risk and fight for the woman he loves.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I loved reading since I was a child. Since my teenage years, my favorite books were the classics, because of the language and the flow of writing. But I quickly realized that romance was a necessary part of a good book for me. This is when I discovered a perfect mix of both, the beautiful language and steaming romance: historical romance books.

My love for reading and my personal experiences combined inspired this particular book. The heros go through some agonizing stuff to get to their HEA, just like real life. My life is also prominently involved with people with special needs, and I have a special character in my novel as well.

Ardor’s Prestige by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 16+

Duchessa Anastasia sneaks away from the family mansion at night in 18th Century Venezia during Carnevale. Giorgio, her cavalier servente, has feelings for her. Anastasia accepts the esteemed courtier, Leandro’s marriage proposal though he fails to disclose an important detail about himself. The royal guards seize Giorgio at the d’Alessi manor. The Crown accuses Giorgio of treason. Capriana, a servant, knows how Giorgio was framed. A conspirator intends to murder her. Anastasia and Leandro investigate Giorgio’s allegations before they are wed. The duchessa is surprised as to whom it leads.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I have a fascination with Italy. This was my first historical romance novel to take place in the city-states and I have always inclined towards the 18th century. I looked at old 18th century paintings and frescoes to have an idea of the environment. The characters however developed organically–and so did the story.

The Courtship of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple

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Targeted Age Group:: 18+

One day, Colin will be Laird of Clan MacLeod and father to Ewan MacLeod. But today, he is a hot-headed young man trying to prove himself to his father. Until he meets a mysterious lady who changes his life. Discover the exciting beginning of the Glen Highland Romance series

Caitir’s young life has mostly focused on her time with her grandmother, learning to make herbals for the village market. Considered a true beauty, she hopes one day to wed so her grandmother can stop worrying about her.

A chance encounter, a fight over a rabbit, and Colin is smitten with the dark-haired lass. And when he learns she can temper his brash behavior, and help him become the man, the Laird, he wants to be, Colin will do anything to have her.

But when another man tries to claim her as his own, will their unlikely bond prove strong enough or will they lose the love they’ve just found?

Welcome to The Courtship of the Glen, a stunning Sottish historical romance prequel to book 1 – To Dance in the Glen. If you like wonderful historical romance and strong, original characters, then discover the Courtship of the Glen!
Buy The Courtship of the Glen to experience this passionate romance today!

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I have a passion for medieval and Scottish historical romances!

Love Captured by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 15+

It is the 18th century. Emmeline’s mother dies after leaving her a clue about her possible future based on her biracial heritage. Emmeline abandons the wealthy estate in North Carolina. She stows away on a cargo brig set for England. A seaman, William escorts her to the shantytown of 18th century Liverpool. A rebellious aristocrat ventures to the unsavory neighborhood. He attempts to befriend her. She initially refuses. Emmeline seeks assistance from a benevolent society. After initial reluctance, Emmeline courts the marquis who eventually announces their engagement. His mother plots with Lady Edna to be rid of Emmeline. Emmeline still attempts to reveal the secret of her heritage while the marquis still seeks her hand in marriage.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I would say my previous research as an academic into the history of the slave trade and localized slavery within the American colonies. It is my first historical romance and since slavery was concentrated in the American South, I naturally chose North Carolina as a starting point. As an aside my own heritage is linked to this colony as well.

Beneath a Savage Sun by Shady Grace

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Targeted Age Group:: 18+

Her love is his salvation . . . and greatest danger.

Only a tough woman can survive in a town filled with cut-throat men, and Charlotte Phillips is no exception. She’s willful, fiery, and does as she wishes, yet nothing could prepare her for the consequences of saving a man from certain death. Her heart may be in the right place, but now her days are numbered.

Avery Samms made an innocent mistake and pays with the flesh on his back. With the doctor out of town, he’s sure an agonizing death is his fate. Until a beautiful angel shocks everyone—especially Avery—by taking him home to heal. One blissful moment under the cover of night lures them to forbidden desire . . .

But beneath a savage sun, they must fight for their love . . . and their lives.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
To write a happy ending of a forbidden interracial love in a time when these lovers were ripped apart and denied their true desires.