Alexa Aston

An army officer who becomes a viscount. A lady eager to make her come-out. Two souls who come together as friends . . . and then find love . . . Rupert Cummings receives a terse message from his estranged brother, ordering him to sell his army officer's commission and return to England. Upon his arrival, he finds Perceval close to death. Rupert soon inherits the viscountcy and discovers he has a niece, a by-blow from one of his brother's many affairs. Celia wriggles her way into his heart, and Rupert knows any wife he takes will have to understand his love for the girl and her place in the family. Lady Cornelia Worthington's father dies on the eve of the Season, forcing Lia and her twin Tia to delay their come-outs as they go into mourning. To break up the monotony, they are invited to visit her Aunt Agnes in the Lake District for a few months. Lia is excited to travel to a new place and eager to spend time in her three cousins' company. Once Lia meets Rupert-and Celia-she is drawn to both of them. But Lia's older siblings have made love matches, and she is determined to do the same. Though she knows Viscount Cressley is attracted to her, she refuses to wed without a declaration of love from him. Will Rupert realize the attraction he feels for Lia goes beyond the physical and admit he loves her, or will he lose the woman who holds his heart? Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's An Enchanting Kiss, the fifth book in Captivating Kisses. Tropes: ✅ Friends to Lovers ✅ Inherited Title (Army officer turned Viscount) ✅ Reluctant Nobleman ✅ Love at First Meeting (slow burn development) ✅ Season Debut / Coming Out to Society ✅ Family-Centered Heroine ✅ Twin Sisters ✅ Country House Visit / Away-from-London Romance ✅ Hero Falls First (but doesn't realize it) Each book in Captivating Kisses is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

Welcome to Hawthorne, Texas, a place where many former citizens return, drawn to their hometown's slower pace and family values, finding lasting love and happiness.A man who's gained fortune and fame. A woman who's known heartbreak and despair. A second chance for a couple who went their separate ways years ago...As a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, West Sutherland walks away at the peak of his career, ready to find a quieter life in his hometown of Hawthorne, Texas. He's hired by his former high school coach and mentor and will have a place on the Hawks' coaching staff next year. He's surprised to find Kelby Blackstone in town, the girl he's never forgotten.Kelby Blackstone married her college boyfriend, who was drafted into the NFL. Injury-prone, he turns to alcohol and drugs, and Kelby divorces him. She moves to Dallas and forges a new career path and life, until she receives devastating news that her father has suffered a stroke.Although as teenagers, West and Kelby maturely agreed to go their separate ways after high school, running into one another in Hawthorne fourteen years later causes unresolved feelings to surface for them both. They decide to explore what they missed out on the first time, finding their shared past and old friendship soon grows into deep feelings for one another.The road to love is never easy, however, and they must deal with obstacles in their professional lives, even as they find strength in their shared passion for their hometown and each other.Will a second chance at finding lasting happiness be in store for West and Kelby?Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's Heartstrings and Helmets, the first book in Hearts in Hawthorne. This romance contains no third-act breakup Each book in the series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

A hardened marquess who feels he has no soul. A naive young lady making her come-out. An impulsive kiss which leads to a marriage of convenience . . .Judson Jarvis, Marquess of Huntsberry, was raised by his uncle, who brutally punished Judson in order to toughen the orphaned weakling. As he grew in size, Judson retaliated against all the boys at school who had bullied him, until everyone became frightened of him. Now, Judson is angry, bored, and entirely friendless.Lady Lucilla Alington is thoughtful and nurturing. She is making her come-out this Season, but her family worries that the wrong men will be attracted to her innocent charm and large dowry.When two rakehells decide to ruin the na ve young lady, Judson rashly intervenes, chasing away the men who would have ruined her reputation, and capturing her delicate lips with a fervent kiss. His impulsive action, meant to save her from ruination, sets off a chain reaction of unforeseen consequences.Now bound together in a marriage of convenience, Judson and Lucy must navigate their way through the marriage forced upon them.Can Judson and Lucy's impulsive choice become the foundation for a love that lasts a lifetime, or will the trials they face prove insurmountable?Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's An Impulsive Kiss, the second book in Captivating Kisses.Each book in Captivating Kisses is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.Captivating KissesBook #1: An Unexpected KissBook #2: An Impulsive KissBook #3: An Innocent KissBook #4: An Unforeseen KissBook #5: An Enchanting KissBook #6: An Urgent KissBook #7: An Unforgettable KissBook #8: A Promising KissBook #9: A Possessive KissBook #10: An Irresistible Kiss

A kiss is just a kiss-or is it?Three families-the Worthingtons, Alingtons, and Fultons. Ten cousins named for Roman and Byzantine rulers and their spouses. And ten occasions when a kiss which will change everything for the couple involved.A common laborer who becomes a marquess. A caring debutante who wants to be more than a pretty face in a pretty gown. An unexpected kiss, which changes the course of their lives. London dockworker Julian Watts was born out of wedlock. Raised by his seamstress mother, he has only known gnawing poverty. Through a remarkable discovery, he morphs into Julian Barrington, Marquess of Aldridge. Thrust into a world he never imagined, Julian grapples with his newfound status and the weight of the responsibilities that come with it.Lady Ariadne Worthington is on the verge of making her come-out when she meets her family's new neighbor, a titled gentleman that she is inexplicably drawn to. Lord Aldridge becomes friendly with her brother and cousin, and the more time she spends in the marquess' company, the more their attraction grows.An unexpected kiss from Julian leads Ariadne to believe he will pursue her, but once the Season begins, he dashes her hopes, ignoring her and dancing with nothing but wallflowers. As a diamond of the first water, Ariadne has her pick of suitors, yet the come-out Season she had long looked forward to now holds no appeal because of her broken heart.Will Julian find the courage to conquer his self-doubts and court the love he so desperately desires, or will he allow his feelings of inadequacy to prevent him-and Ariadne-from finding lasting love?Captivating KissesBook 1: An Unexpected KissBook 2: An Impulsive KissBook 3: An Innocent KissBook 4: An Unforeseen KissBook 5: An Enchanting KissBook 6: An Urgent KissBook 7: An Unforgettable KissBook 8: A Promising KissBook 9: A Possessive KissBook 10: An Irresistible Kiss

An independent woman making her come-out... A widowed duke seeking a second marriage... A love match that is meant to be...Malcolm Ware, the widowed Duke of Waterbury, accepted a marriage of convenience the first time around, which caused him much regret. He attends the Season with his sister Ada, who is making her debut into Polite Society, hoping he will find a lady who can be an acceptable duchess and not bore him to tears. Always the best at everything he's attempted and not used to ever hearing no, Malcolm is stunned when Ada's new friend blithely ignores him.Lady Euphemia Strong comes from a family known for making love matches. The trouble is, Effie doesn't want to wed at all and is only making her come-out to please her mother. She hopes to make a friend or two during her Season but when it ends, she plans to return to Shadowcrest, her home in Kent, and revert to wearing breeches and tending to her animals, happily unwed.At first, she looks upon Lady Ada's brother as a silent, brooding, pesky chaperone-but then she becomes aware of him as a man. Effie falls in love with the handsome duke but knows the life of a duchess is not one meant for her. When she discovers Waterbury has consulted the men in her family-who have drawn up a list of guidelines for the duke to use to win Effie's heart-she is mortified and appalled.Will Malcolm convince Effie that his love knows no bounds and he accepts her as the tomboy she is, or will the final love match in the Strong family fall flat as these two go their separate ways?*Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order The Strongs of ShadowcrestBook #1: The Duke's Unexpected LoveBook #2: The Perks of Loving a ViscountBook #3: Falling for the MarquessBook #4: The Captain and the DuchessBook #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet - includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)Book #6: The Marquess' Quest for LoveBook #7: The Duke's Guide to Winning a Lady

Welcome to Lost Creek Texas, a small town deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where people come seeking new opportunities and a chance to reinvent themselves-and maybe even find love. A man emotionally closed off from the world. A woman starting a new life. Two individuals who have suffered tragedies-and now have a second chance at love... Country songwriter Tucker Young lost his pregnant wife to a drunk driver. He's retreated into himself, guilty because he survived the car crash. His ability to write a pretty melody and pen its lyrics has dried up. He winds up in Lost Creek, a small town in the Texas Hill Country where he spent summers with his cousin Ry Blackwood. Tucker hopes to recover from his devastation and find both solace and inspiration.Two years ago, Reagan Bradley's fianc was killed a week before their wedding, and she buries herself in work to overcome her grief. Tired of her empty, lonely life in Manhattan and suddenly yearning for her home state again, she abruptly resigns from her job. Reagan travels to her beloved aunt's bed & breakfast in Lost Creek, with hopes she can heal emotionally and find a new purpose in life.Neither Tucker nor Reagan is looking for love, but a friendship blossoms between them, and they feel safe sharing their stories of grief and the struggles they've faced. Tucker regains his interest in life and songwriting again, while Reagan makes new friends and settles into the Lost Creek community.Will Tucker and Reagan navigate their complicated feelings for one another and face their fears, even as they learn to trust-and love-again?Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's Whispered Melodies, the final book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup

Welcome to Lost Creek Texas, a small town deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where people come seeking new opportunities and a chance to reinvent themselves-and maybe even find love. An army veteran returning to his hometown. A teacher embarking on a new venture. A pitmaster and baker who form a creative partnership- and fall in love... Ry Blackwood left Lost Creek after high school graduation, enlisting in the army with his best friend. After being stationed on foreign soil for a dozen years, he's ready to return home and begin life as a civilian. Embracing the solace and sense of belonging in Lost Creek, Ry throws himself into his family's BBQ business, a familiar world packed with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats and the bustling energy of his loved ones. Little does he know fate has a sweet surprise waiting for him in the form of a pretty baker.Emerson Frost grew up in foster care, winning a full ride to the University of Texas. Now a third grade teacher, she has a side business baking cakes for Weddings with Hart. Her life turns upside down, however, when the owner of The Bake House dies, bequeathing the town's beloved bakery to Emerson. Leaving teaching to devote herself to baking full-time, she is finding her feet as a business owner. Emerson is taken with Ry, a charming lady's man whom she's determined to stay away from.Yet Ry is wildly creative, intriguing Emerson with his ideas of fusing Asian cuisine with traditional Texas barbeque- and then inviting her to collaborate with him, merging her baking techniques with his innovative concepts. As they experiment, their creations become popular with the events they cater at Lost Creek Winery.Their passion for food ignites their passion for one another, and love blossoms amidst heartfelt conversations about their dreams and desires. But Emerson is closed off from her emotions, not one to trust easily.Can Ry win Emerson's heart and teach her to open hers to love?Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston's Love at First Bite, the fourth book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup

A war hero who returns to a title. A lady making her debut into Polite Society. Two people drawn together, yet others think them better apart . . .Second son August Holt is serving as a captain in the Peninsular Wars when he is gravely injured. August loses an eye and also bears a hideous scar running from his brow to his cheek from a saber wound. He returns home in time to speak to his older brother, the Marquess of Edgethorne, on his deathbed. Peter makes August promise to attend the Season the following spring and find a bride.Lady Georgina Strong is ready to make her debut in Polite Society with two of her sisters and two cousins. Yet one after another changes her mind, and at the beginning of the Season, Georgie is the only one left to make her come-out. She has witnessed her twin Pippa wed for love, and Georgie decides she will settle for nothing less-even if it takes more than one Season to find true love.When August and Georgie meet, she is not repelled by his appearance in the least, seeing him for the man he is. The new marquess finds himself attracted to the kindhearted lady, but he views her as a bright star who would be dimmed if they became involved. Instead, he hopes his lofty title and wealth will persuade one of the ton's wallflowers to agree to marry him. He will insist on separate lives and bury himself in the country, allowing his marchioness to raise their children.Georgie enjoys her Season and the attention of many suitors, but she constantly thinks of Lord Edgethorne, who stirs feelings within her which she is unfamiliar with. She wants not only a man who will love her-but a man who is her partner-and will help raise their children in a loving home.Will the marquess settle for a marriage of convenience, or will he realize marriage with Georgina could see love flourish between them?Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.The Strongs of ShadowcrestBook #1: The Duke's Unexpected LoveBook #2: The Perks of Loving a ViscountBook #3: Falling for the MarquessBook #4: The Captain and the DuchessBook #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet - includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)Book #6: The Marquess' Quest for LoveBook #7: The Duke's Guide to Winning a Lady

A man who cherishes his freedom at sea. A woman who fears she will never find her place in Polite Society. Two unlikely people who come together-and find love . . .As a boy, Seth Atwell falls in love with the sea. His uncle, Lord Hopewell, arranges for Seth to become a cabin boy, and over the years, Seth works his way up to the position of captain of a trading vessel. On a return trip home to England, he is shocked to learn that he is the new Viscount Hopewell-and must give up his seafaring ways.Lady Philippa Strong has a zest for life and is always in motion. Curious about everything, with a love of languages and geography, Pippa doesn't want to make her come-out with her twin. Though she adores Georgina, Pippa knows when the ton compares the two Strong twins, she will come up lacking.Seth retreats to Hopewood, his country estate, where he encounters his ducal neighbor's sister. Seth is drawn to Pippa's free spirit and inquisitive nature, and she agrees to give him riding lessons since he has never been atop a horse. The pair grow close, but friendship is not enough for this viscount. He wants to claim Pippa as his viscountess.Can Seth convince Pippa that friends can become lovers-and that love does not limit a woman's opportunities?*Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.The Strongs of ShadowcrestBook #1: The Duke's Unexpected LoveBook #2: The Perks of Loving a ViscountBook #3: Falling for the MarquessBook #4: The Captain and the DuchessBook #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet - includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)Book #6: The Marquess' Quest for LoveBook #7: The Duke's Guide to Winning a Lady