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Miss Callisto Middleton desires to see her mother happy, and that means using the right amount of mischief to encourage two lovers to see what is right before them! Unfortunately, Graham, Viscount Sherbrooke is just as determined to rescue his father from supposed scheming ladies who want to marry into his wealthy family! First, it started with a kiss, dancing under the stars….and then more kisses! Even knowing the charming rake has no serious intentions Callie finds herself unable to stop thinking about him or his kisses.

This boxset includes the stories of the next generation of dragon kings and their fated mates. Two sons of King Stavrok, the son of King Eric, and the daughter of King Damon find love in this trilogy of steamy paranormal romances.

From New York Times best-selling author Joanne Wadsworth comes the number one best-selling The Earl’s Secret Bride, The Prince’s Bride, and Her Pirate Prince. Expect passionate happily ever afters, no cliff-hangers, and a series that can be enjoyed in any order.

Desiring a man and never being noticed as more than his best friend’s little sister has Lady Ellie Trentbury finally consigning herself to the truth. She must move on, and preferably with a man who lives far away from her home in London, where she need never be reminded of the duke who stole her heart. An elopement with an honorable American shipping merchant sounds perfect.

Emma is a vivacious twenty-year-old, who has spent her life in the pleasant seclusion of a village community and who lives with her widowed valetudinarian father. Most of the neighbors admire and approve of her, except for George Knightley, a local landowner, who often expresses his disapproval of Emma’s highhanded and controlling tendencies, in particular her assumption of the unofficial role of matchmaker.

There’s a beast inside of me, and there will be a time when I can’t control him. That’s what my father told me happens when my dragon finds his mate. He will claim them. He will not be gentle. He will not be sweet. My dragon will do whatever it takes to ensure his mate doesn’t leave, no matter the cost.

A mysterious castaway. A Scottish hero determined to protect her. Can they survive the storm?Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she’s powerless to prevent it.

After a lifetime spent at sea, all Poppy Basden wants is a home. The ugly warehouse isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but it’s a start. And while her white-haired devil of a neighbor makes it clear he wants her gone; Poppy is quietly determined to stand her ground. His weapons of choice are money and an arrogant temper. Hers are tender kisses, freshly baked biscuits, and a copper bath that comfortably fits two.

Blending history and fantasy, The Amarna Age series is set in 18th Dynasty Egypt where the old gods have been worshipped for thousands of years and magic is a matter of belief. For listeners of historical fantasy who enjoy magical realism and an ancient world setting.

Emma wants more from life than a loveless marriage. A boring husband and dreary life will never do. Her heart yearns for love and passion and adventure. She could never fall for chauvinistic William Seymour. Her best friend’s brother-in-law is as traditional as they come. So why is arguing with him more exciting than dreams of faraway lands? Will Seymour is feeling pressured to settle down. He needs to find a suitable wife. An upstanding member of the ton. So why is he lusting after the flame-haired hellion who ignites his temper like no other?

Kitty’s family is on the brink of financial ruin, and her hand in marriage is their most valuable asset. The spirited tomboy would rather care for her horses than tend to a husband—even if her betrothed is a dashing duke. But to save her family, Kitty accepts the dull life of a duchess, and the societal expectations that will surely crush her soul. Her handsome fiancé, with his extravagant stables and shared love of horses, takes her by surprise. And so does the attraction she feels with every whispered word and flammable touch.

Four short stories set in the beloved world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, which explore missing scenes and paths not taken in the original story. The stories in this quartet include: "A Slip and a Trip", "The Darcy Inquisition", "Mr. Bennet's Call", and "The Exception That Proves the Rule".

Lady Susan Vernon, middle-aged and recently widowed, has retained her looks and appealing vivacity. She makes use of her bereavement and her loss of wealth by imposing herself on the hospitality of relatives, and by amusing herself in flirtation with the various men who fall under her spell. Lady Susan has a daughter, Frederica, who is bashful and innocent—in stark contrast to her unfeeling and manipulative mother. Her mother is anxious to marry Frederica off to a spouse of appropriate wealth and social standing, and also, perhaps, to capture a new mate for herself.

I’ve cooked and cleaned through my lonely life, but it’ll be worth it when I find my mate. My dreams shatter when I discover I’m human—an outcast. I seek solace at a bar with a bottle of Jack Daniels. Then Tayte walks in, all sizzling seduction and heart-pounding heat. Turns out a sexy alpha-wolf is all the pain relief I need. Now I’m pregnant to the wolf. And the bears want me dead. I need the Alpha’s protection. But Tayte’s three-wolf pack is a package deal. And they claim I’m their mate.

Elizabeth Seymour has watched both brothers fall in love and marry. But one mistake has left the youngest Seymour destined for spinsterhood. Reputation in tatters, and ostracized from the ton, Lizzie’s only allies are family and her loyal best friend, Carson. The boy she’s known her whole life is now a man who makes her heart pound and pulse race.

Lady Charlotte Hastings - already branded a hellion by polite society - is in a terrible scrape courtesy of London’s most notorious blackguard. One thing is certain: Her name cannot appear in the gossip rags...again. However, Charlie’s bold attempt to extricate herself from the fine pickle she’s in takes an unexpected turn when the devilishly handsome Maximilian, the Duke of Exmoor - the rakehell she’s secretly loved for years - comes to her aid. Only he soon realizes he’s also mired in deep trouble when an entirely inconvenient desire for Charlie sparks to life.

Governess Phoebe Faraday is aghast when she finds the pea in her Twelfth Night cake and is crowned Queen for the day...only for not one, not two, but three beans to be found by eligible gentlemen! Three Kings is two too many, but which king will Phoebe choose?

Following the brutal murder of his father and elder brother, James Hargrove, the Earl of Donnelly, comes into a title he never expected. His future was set and he was to join the 18th Royal Hussars and dedicate his life to his king and country. But now, he's been dragged into the shadowy depths of the underworld, as he seeks to discover the impossible: to uncover who murdered his loved ones.

Antonio, a wealthy and popular merchant, is in financial difficulty. He approaches a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who agrees to provide 3000 ducats, with a very curious bond – a pound of the merchant’s flesh, to be levied if Antonio fails to make a timely repayment. Feeling confident that his argosies will arrive in time to cover the debt, Antonio agrees to this bizarre transaction.

Smuggled ashore by the kind widow Merry D’Angelo, Maria begins her new life in the colonial port city of Fremantle. But no matter how settled she seems, Maria can't stop wondering about what happened to William McGregor.