Heather Boyd

Experience the warmth of holiday love in the enchanting world of historical romance in these 9 all new stories from your favorite USA Today and Bestselling authors.Stories in this collection include: Once Tempted by Heather Boyd: Once tempted, all bets are off when a reformed rake sets his sights on an irresistible spinster. 'Tis the Season for Seduction by Elizabeth Cole: Mistletoe leads to mischief Noel loves Beatrice's artisan chocolates, but he decides the woman herself is even more mouthwatering.Betrothed by Christmas by Bronwen Evans: As Christmas approaches, a sprig of mistletoe and two mischievous children conspire to bring Eleanor and Ambrose together.Make my Wish Come True by Caroline Linden: An army officer racing home for Christmas offers a ride to a stranded governess (and her cat), and soon wishes the journey together might never end.Wicked Flames by Eliza Lloyd: They've known each other from their childhood, but so much has gone wrong. Have they missed their chance?A Betrothal for Christmas by Suzanna Medeiros: This Christmas Millicent Tyndale finds herself snowbound with her tall, dark, and brooding infatuation...The Recluse and the Runaway by Barbara Monajem: Sir Rupert takes in a bedraggled young woman to cook the Christmas feast. But where-and who-did Nell run from, and why is she in such a hurry to leave?A Bride before Christmas by Ella Quinn: Lord Septimus Trevor and Miss Margaret Sutton have decided to wed. All they have to do now is foil the plans his powerful father, the Duke of Somerset, has to benefit from the union.Snowbound with the Earl by Lana Williams: A reluctant earl and a quiet beauty discover love through the magic of Christmas.There'll be no cold snap these holidays.

Experience the warmth of holiday love in the enchanting world of historical romance in these 9 all new stories from your favorite USA Today and Bestselling authors.Stories in this collection include: Once Tempted by Heather Boyd: Once tempted, all bets are off when a reformed rake sets his sights on an irresistible spinster. 'Tis the Season for Seduction by Elizabeth Cole: Mistletoe leads to mischief Noel loves Beatrice's artisan chocolates, but he decides the woman herself is even more mouthwatering.Betrothed by Christmas by Bronwen Evans: As Christmas approaches, a sprig of mistletoe and two mischievous children conspire to bring Eleanor and Ambrose together.Make my Wish Come True by Caroline Linden: An army officer racing home for Christmas offers a ride to a stranded governess (and her cat), and soon wishes the journey together might never end.Wicked Flames by Eliza Lloyd: They've known each other from their childhood, but so much has gone wrong. Have they missed their chance?A Betrothal for Christmas by Suzanna Medeiros: This Christmas Millicent Tyndale finds herself snowbound with her tall, dark, and brooding infatuation...The Recluse and the Runaway by Barbara Monajem: Sir Rupert takes in a bedraggled young woman to cook the Christmas feast. But where-and who-did Nell run from, and why is she in such a hurry to leave?A Bride before Christmas by Ella Quinn: Lord Septimus Trevor and Miss Margaret Sutton have decided to wed. All they have to do now is foil the plans his powerful father, the Duke of Somerset, has to benefit from the union.Snowbound with the Earl by Lana Williams: A reluctant earl and a quiet beauty discover love through the magic of Christmas.There'll be no cold snap these holidays.

After the loss of her husband-and her left foot-Ophelia Shaw threw herself into running his distinguished cousin's country estate, to great success. But managing the Duke of Montrose himself was never a task she'd anticipated...until he returns from London without a bride, determined never to search for another. Well aware of the gruff duke's appeal, Ophelia is equally determined to change his mind and school him in the art of courtship-only to be swept off her one remaining foot Harry has returned home to the Widow Shaw in a very bad mood indeed, though not because he was jilted. In truth, the one woman he wants is not the lady who received his proposal. Now, Ophelia is resolute he should try again, insisting love doesn't always happen at first sight. If she only knew... To placate her, Harry agrees, keen to have his "lessons" over and done with. They'll either prove Ophelia wrong-or deliver his perfect bride right into his waiting arms.

Margaret Stockwick is still mourning the loss of her beloved parents when her brother whisks her away from the family estate. Unbeknownst to Meg, Hector has no plans to allow her to return. Instead, he'll see her ensconced in London after the Christmas season to be married off as quickly as possible, thereby relieving himself of any further responsibility for her welfare. Meg is devastated; not only by her brother's betrayal, but at the prospect of spending the holidays with his best friend, the roguish Lord Clement.Otis spends nearly all his days at his family's estate, the better to protect his mother and siblings. But his greatest wish is to remove them from beneath the thumb of his scheming father. Then Lord Vyne presents a wager--marry in three months, and Otis can win a bit of freedom for his family. It's a gamble Otis intends to win. But not with the chit his father's chosen, an arrangement based on financial gain. No. Otis is determined to marry for love and mutual respect...and it isn't long before he finds the lovely Meg inspiring both.

She didn't trust him in her youth, so how can she depend on him now?Widowed a year, Ruby Roper must flee her Scotland home when she discovers her father-in-law plans to marry her off-and keep her only son. Running to her uncle finds her in an equally undesirable situation, surrounded by silent servants and mounting secrets. Very soon, it seems perhaps The Vynes isn't the safe haven Ruby had hoped. After all, the last time she set foot on the estate, she'd lost something dear. This time, she could lose something a great deal more precious...unless she's willing to put her trust in a man she's not seen in years.

She's nothing but a common thief...and her next target is the Earl of Scarsdale's heart. Orphaned as a child and left in her uncle's care, Marian Trill has known only a life of crime. Criss-crossing the countryside, she aids her uncle and his small troupe of thieves in conning well-to-do travelers...until one handsome mark catches her eye. Marian has no business betraying her only family for this gentleman's safety...just as she has no business following Danny all the way to his country estate to return a valuable ring he left behind. Daniel, Earl of Scarsdale, is returning home after years of avoiding the inevitable-marrying his neighbor's daughter. He'd hoped to wed for love, but having failed at that venture, it's time he took his duties seriously, even if it means settling for a woman more to his mother's liking than his own. He didn't count on the beguiling thief he met on the road following him home-nor on his scheming granny inviting her to stay as her companion.No Ordinary Lady is a full-length regency historical romance novel. It is another book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The banns have been called, the date is set, but he's falling fast and hard for the wrong woman.When her parents announce they intend to break their promise to remain in London society for another year, Charlotte Waters is also given an ultimatum-make a suitable match immediately or start packing her trunks. Since leaving England is the last thing she wants, Charlotte puts aside her foolish longing for love and throws herself into the hunt for any proposal of marriage with the help of her good friends. However, her persistent infatuation for an engaged earl proves a great distraction when it becomes clear that his life is in peril...and Charlotte is the only one who's noticed.Winston Bell, Earl of Hurlston, has his position in society, a loving mother, loyal friends, and an arranged marriage he's willing honor for duty, if not love-until a sweet, brave, and normally blushing wallflower puts herself in danger to save his life. His gratitude slowly blossoms into an attraction to a woman he shouldn't long to seek out at every turn. But when another attempt is made on his life, Charlotte Waters is fighting right by his side again, transforming attraction to deep desire. Can he prevent falling further under the spell of a woman he shouldn't want?

She didn't trust him in her youth, so how can she depend on him now?Widowed a year, Ruby Roper must flee her Scotland home when she discovers her father-in-law plans to marry her off-and keep her only son. Running to her uncle finds her in an equally undesirable situation, surrounded by silent servants and mounting secrets. Very soon, it seems perhaps The Vynes isn't the safe haven Ruby had hoped. After all, the last time she set foot on the estate, she'd lost something dear. This time, she could lose something a great deal more precious...unless she's willing to put her trust in a man she's not seen in years. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Short but packed a punch." Angela DDistinguished Rogues Series Book 1: Chills (Jack and Constance)Book 2: Broken (Giles and Lillian)Book 3: Charity (Oscar and Agatha)Book 4: An Accidental Affair (Merrick and Arabella)Book 5: Keepsake (Kit and Miranda)Book 6: An Improper Proposal (Martin and Iris)Book 7: Reason to Wed (Richard and Esme)Book 8: The Trouble with Love (Everett and Whitney)Book 9: Married by Moonlight (Gilbert and Anna)Book 10: Lord of Sin (Julian and Portia)Book 11: The Duke's Heart (Sinclair and Kitty)Book 12: Romancing the Earl (Price and Lenore)Book 13: One Enchanted Christmas (Otis and Margaret)Book 14: Desire by Design (Alexander and Sylvia)Book 15: His Perfect Bride (Harry and Ophelia)Book 16: Pleasures of the Night (Teddy and Eugenia)Book 17: Silver Bells (Hector and Ruby)Note: This story was previously published in the Mistletoe and Mayhem anthology.

She stole his heart, but can he walk away when another man claims to have married her first?Thaddeus Berringer has reconciled himself to a future of great riches, but also unceasing responsibility as the Duke of Exeter's only heir. He's in no hurry to be leg-shackled, despite his cousin's urging. But he's keenly interested in bed sport with a certain spinster who's proven more wanton than wallflower. Eugenia Hillcrest's passions and expectations for a brief fling match his own completely, delighting him in every way. But just as he's considering the advantages of a lasting connection with her, he's stunned to learn his perfect lover was never his to kiss in the first place. Eugenia has for years lived as a spinster, and is certain she'll remain one. So it was with little hesitation that she begins a thrilling affair with the Duke of Exeter's handsome heir, Mr. Berringer. She revels in every stolen kiss and caress, but expects to lose him to a wife one day. Never in a million years did she imagine she'd lose him to a husband. Her dead husband back from the grave. Confused and unconvinced, Eugenia is willing to do anything to keep control of her life-even if it means leaving her life and the man she loves more than she'd dreamed possible.Pleasures of the Night is a full-length regency historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Heather Boyd. It's the sixteenth book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.