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Four years ago, Lady Cecelia Campbell fell head over heels in love with Lord Rupert Marlowe, the young Earl of Stanhope. Everybody knew they would marry and live happily ever after.But then Rupert did the unthinkable. He took up a commission as an officer in the army and left England for a post in the Transvaal. Cecelia was left alone in England, loving, yearning, and worrying about him from a distance. Now Rupert has returned. He is ready to take up his seat in the House of Lords, to take over the administration of the Stanhope estate from his mother, Lady Katya, and most importantly of all, to finally marry Cecelia.Cece isn't the same woman Rupert left behind, however. She has grown and flourished and become a woman of strength and opinion. And she's not going to sit back and let Rupert get away with leaving her for so long. But when Cece takes a stand and declares her independence in a very public way, the scandal her defiance causes blows every expectation for her future happiness with Rupert to smithereens. It also gains her an exclusive invitation to join the elite group of politically-minded women known as the May Flowers. But the May Flowers are a group of shocking, defiant, sometimes wicked women. They are a bundle of scandals waiting to happen.Can Rupert convince the new, more powerful Cecelia to forgive him for abandoning her, and can he woo her all over again? Will the scandal of their break-up tear them apart forever, or will it make their love stronger...and hotter?PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level - very spicy THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY'S FIRST SCANDALIT'S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU'RE CAUGHTTHE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KIS

Summer parties were made for mischief....Miss Felicity Murdoch may be an heiress with a large fortune attached to her, but she is as far from the genteel, respectable sort of lady that most men of the ton would want to marry. Her only hope to find a titled husband-as her father has insisted she must-is to deport herself well at her friend, Lady Caroline Herrington's, summer house party. But almost from the start, Felicity is in trouble.Lord Sullivan Whitlock is desperate to find a bride with money to save his family's failing estate. He has never been adept in the ways of society, though, and doesn't know how to woo honorable women. It is love at first sight when he spies Felicity across the room. She is the wickedest wallflower he has ever known.But what starts out as a fun and passionate flirtation runs into trouble when the nefarious Lord Cunningham seeks to split the two lovers apart. Will the truth win out over deception? Will Felicity and Sully, not to mention Lord Cunningham, get what they deserve?A light-hearted, fun, SUPER steamy, Regency romp-a quick read, not to be taken too seriously.PLEASE BE ADVISED - Steam Level: Five-Alarm Fire with a few F-bombs. Don't say you weren't warned. When the Wallflowers were Wicked: THE ACCIDENTAL MISTRESSTHE INCORRIGIBLE COURTESANTHE DELECTABLE TARTTHE BLUSHING HARLOTTHE CHEEKY MINXTHE CLEVER STRUMPETTHE DEVILISH TROLLOPTHE PLAYFUL WANTONTHE CHARMING JEZEBEL

It's nice to be naughty....After her naughty escapades the night of Lady Charlotte Grey's engagement party, poor Rebecca Burgess has been shunted off to Miss Dobson's Finishing School-which everyone knows is little more than a reformatory for young ladies who had sullied their reputation. She would do anything to break free and to find herself in the arms of Bow Street Runner, Nigel Kent, again.And then the Chandramukhi Diamond is stolen.Nigel is tasked with investigating the theft of the priceless diamond, but it's impossible for him to keep his mind on his work when the Rebecca becomes an unlikely ally in his investigation. The diamond was stolen from the house adjoining Miss Dobson's school, and the network of secret passageways between the buildings allows for more than just eavesdropping.But when Nigel and Rebecca take their dalliance too far, Miss Dobson might just come between them forever and allow the diamond thief to get away to boot. Can true love rescue Rebecca from horrible treachery?A light-hearted, fun, SUPER steamy, Regency romp-a quick read, not to be taken too seriously.PLEASE BE ADVISED - Steam Level: Five-Alarm Fire with a generous helping of F-bombs. Don't say you weren't warned. When the Wallflowers were Wicked: THE ACCIDENTAL MISTRESSTHE INCORRIGIBLE COURTESANTHE DELECTABLE TARTTHE BLUSHING HARLOTTHE CHEEKY MINXTHE CLEVER STRUMPET

Every good girl deserves a very bad boy...After one little moral slip, Miss Josephine Hodges was banished to Miss Dobson's Finishing School to mend her ways. What could have been a misery has turned into a blessing in disguise as she helps her friends investigate the theft of a priceless diamond. But when Jo's mother arrives at the school to inform her she's been promised in marriage to none other than that notorious Lord Lichfield, Jo is in shock. How could she possibly marry the man she suspects of stealing the diamond?Lord Felix Lichfield is desperate for a wife after rumors of his wickedness cause his fianc to call off the engagement, but he never suspected his mother would stoop so low as to find a bride for him without his involvement. But when he meets the feisty Miss Hodges, things begin to look up. Except that he suspects his new fianc e has heard all about his reputation and wishes embrace it just when he would do anything to put that part of his life behind him.There is more going on than meets the eye, though, and when Jo and Felix team up to hunt the diamond thief-and to explore their passions while they're at it-anything could happen.A light-hearted, fun, SUPER steamy, Regency romp-a quick read, not to be taken too seriously.PLEASE BE ADVISED - Steam Level: Five-Alarm Fire with a few F-bombs. Don't say you weren't warned. When the Wallflowers were Wicked: THE ACCIDENTAL MISTRESSTHE INCORRIGIBLE COURTESANTHE DELECTABLE TARTTHE BLUSHING HARLOTTHE CHEEKY MINXTHE CLEVER STRUMPET

Passion is its own reward...Lady Caroline Pepys has taken matters into her own hands. Now that she is mistress of the school for young ladies with ruined reputations, she plans not only to give her friends the tools they will need to survive in a hostile world, she intends to claim the hand of the rakish Lord Rufus Herrington for herself. But first she plans to recover the missing Chandramukhi Diamond and bring its thief to justice.Rufus has never fallen so head-over-heels in love with a woman in his life, and he will stop at nothing to help Caro in her quest to recover the diamond. But with pressure mounting for him to marry in order to restore his family's fortunes, will his dalliance with Caro be his last affair before a lifetime of misery or will he and Caro find a way for love to conquer all?A light-hearted, fun, SUPER steamy, Regency romp-a quick read, not to be taken too seriously.PLEASE BE ADVISED - Steam Level: Five-Alarm Fire with a few F-bombs. Don't say you weren't warned. When the Wallflowers were Wicked: THE ACCIDENTAL MISTRESSTHE INCORRIGIBLE COURTESANTHE DELECTABLE TARTTHE BLUSHING HARLOTTHE CHEEKY MINXTHE CLEVER STRUMPET

Miss Victoria Travers's life was over. After being traumatized at the hands of a man years ago, she has secluded herself at Starcross Castle, helping her sister, Lady Mariah, raise her growing family. But being an aunt isn't enough for Vicky. She longs for children of her own, but getting them means marriage, and marriage means making herself vulnerable to a man's desires, something she swore she'd never do again.Sir Christopher Dowland is widely considered the most mild-mannered, bland gentleman in Cornwall and potentially the perfect husband for Vicky. But Christopher wants to be so much more than the underestimated country squire everyone supposes him to be. He sees himself as a champion of the rights of women, particularly on the eve of a game-changing vote on the Married Women's Property Act. Vicky and Christopher enter a businesslike engagement which seems as though it will lead to a boring, passionless marriage...until the two meet while in disguise at a masquerade ball, and everything changes. While Christopher knows full well who Vicky is, she is swept off her feet by the dashing and gallant mystery man who makes her smile, laugh, and feel free for the first time in years. But when their ongoing, masked flirtation takes a turn neither expect, Christopher could find himself both winning the girl and losing her forever at the same time....PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam Level - Very HotThe Silver Foxes of Westminster Series consists of: DECEMBER HEART (and its accompanying novellas)--Starcross Lovers--Starcross DreamsAUGUST SUNRISE (and its accompanying novellas)--Winterberry Spark--Winterberry FireMAY MISTAKES (and its accompanying novellas)--Brynthwaite Promise--Brynthwaite SummerSEPTEMBER AWAKENINGAPRIL SEDUCTIONOCTOBER REVENGEJUNE FOREVE

Lady Aubrey has a problem. Several problems. Her childhood love, Ethan, has returned home from the Crusades, but he's more interested in winning his land back than wooing her. She has to rescue a pair of nuns who are being held prisoner in Derby Castle's tower by the sadistic Sheriff Buxton. And to top it all off, she's developing scandalous feelings for Buxton's lackey, the dark and devilish Crispin. Faced with all that what's a girl to do but to take matters into her own hands? Sir Crispin is at his wit's end. Not only does he have his hands full keeping Buxton from killing half the shire, now his arch nemesis, the Derbywood Bandit, has joined forces with his old rival Ethan. And that's nothing compared to the burning torch he carries for his ex-fianc , Lady Aubrey. He would do anything to win Aubrey's love ... ... until he suspects that there could be a closer connection between Aubrey and the Derbywood Bandit than anyone knows.

Someone is trying to kill Lynne Tremaine. After her father sentences two members of The Briscoe Boys gang to death, Judge Tremaine feels he has no choice but to send Lynne to Denver City along the Oregon Trail to live with her Uncle George...against her will. For Lynne, the only thing worse than being sent away to the wild west is making the journey with the handsome, arrogant, wicked man her uncle has hired to escort her. Especially when the anger she feels toward him begins to turn to something hotter. Cade Lawson is determined to prove himself to his employer, George Tremaine, after letting him down months earlier. But what he thought would be his second chance may, in fact, be a harsh punishment for his past mistakes. Lynne is headstrong, fiery, and determined to show him she is fearless. She is also beautiful and tempting, and when Cade sees just how afraid she really is underneath her brave act, he may be in danger of losing his heart to her forever. When her would-be killer attacks, it's all he can do to keep Lynne safe.He swore to protect her, but who will protect him from her?

Callie Lewis is alone on the Oregon Trail. After her brother's death, she has been left to fend for herself on a journey she never wanted to take. Her only hope for safety and a life at the end of the road is to become a trail bride and wed grieving widower John Rye. But John is harboring secrets that could end their hasty marriage before it has a chance to begin. When a vicious tornado wakes John from the stupor the death of his wife left him in, he is ready to embrace Callie and the new life they could have together. But John is not the only one with designs on his new wife. Miles away from civilization, in a wagon train bristling with secrets and suspicion, John must catch a thief, fend off his rival, and reclaim his life to build the future Callie deserves.In their darkest moments can they bring each other hope?

Emma Sutton fell in love with Dr. Dean Meyers on the very first day of their journey west on the Oregon Trail. Dean is handsome, caring, and noble. If only she could tell him But between her crippling shyness and the marital machinations of her mother, she despairs of ever being able to say what's in her heart. When a sudden injury puts her in Dean's hands, literally and figuratively, she hopes she might just have a chance with him ...until a ghost from Dean's past comes between them. Dean Meyers is determined to make the long journey west to start a new life and leave the horrors of the Civil War behind him. He is charmed by Emma and amused by her mother, and can finally see peace in his future. But when an old colleague shows up to turn his world upside down, it's all Dean can do to keep love, hope, and Emma from slipping away. All seems lost until Emma finds herself in danger and Dean is given a chance to be a hero...if he can reach her in time. Love will give her courage to find her voice and follow her heart....

Katie Boyle has known Aiden Murphy her whole life. Everyone expects them to marry someday, but as much as she cares for her lifelong friend, Katie wants more from life. She craves adventure and excitement, and doesn't want to give in to the obvious choice. Heading west along the Oregon Trail is, in her mind, the beginning of the new life she has always wanted, and she intends to embrace it. But when she is abducted by a Cheyenne brave and taken to his village, she is in for more adventure than she bargained for. Aiden has loved Katie for as long as he has known her, and is determined to win her, regardless of her protests. He has watched over her as she spread her wings without her ever knowing it. But his devotion is put to the test when Katie is taken. He risks everything to follow her and rescue her, only to end up as the center of attention in the Cheyenne village. His skill with music makes him an honored guest amongst the Indians, but can he save Katie before her fate is sealed forever? Sometimes the man of your dreams is the man who has been there all along.... PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level - Hot

Louisa White has always held her head up and faced the challenges of life with faith and trust in the Lord. But when that faith is tested, she must turn to an unlikely source for strength and comfort. Andrew McBride has always seen Louisa as his sister's friend, but when her troubles begin to mount, his feelings toward her change. He wants to do what's right and to make a place for Louisa in his life and his heart. But when the community that Louisa and Andrew love so much is beset by a conflict that reaches into everyone's lives, friends turn against friends, putting the most precious part of their world in danger. Can the young Swedenborgian church survive the biggest dispute in its history? Or will the differences that define the two warring factions destroy the church before it can grow?