Era Romance

It had started innocently enough. Miss Caroline Stanton only began writing Captain Jasper Heartsfeld because Rachel, her best friend and the Captain’s sister, asked it of her. She had never expected to discuss such personal matters with a gentleman. She should stop… but as long as the Captain continues to think that his sister is the author of the letters and not the single, eligible lady that Miss Stanton is, there should be no need for such a scandalous thing to ever be known. Captain Heartsfeld is most decidedly not interested in courting Miss Stanton, no matter what his mother ...

After our rival gives up the throne as my dying wish, my men trust him to protect me from any danger that may come my way. He keeps me safe, somehow understanding the darkness that lurks inside of me. He knows it cannot be caged, and he allows me the ability to set it free when we’re alone.

Living under the shadow of her controlling uncle, Lady Georgiana Bryson finds solace in her covert literary endeavors and her faithful greyhound, Flint. Regarded as a wallflower, Georgiana has shied away from love until she crosses paths with the handsome Earl of Huntingdon. Could that finally be what the poets write about? Victor Colborne, the Earl of Huntingdon, presents a mask of carefree abandon to society, secretly nursing a heart still raw from his fiancée’s death. Devoted to scholarly pursuits—and the mysterious novels of an author who seems to understand his very soul, he ...

Emelia Wells has always lived a quiet life in the village of Stathford, expected to focus on social events and proper manners. Yet, she struggles with the life planned for her and longs for something more meaningful. When her best friend Brody Shaw asks her to find a wife for his brother, Emelia agrees, never expecting that this task will change her life completely… Montgomery Shaw works as a dedicated doctor in London, burying himself in work to escape his father’s loss and the heavy expectations of his family. However, when illness forces him home, he finds himself dependent on the ...

With the threat of spinsterhood looming overhead, Lady Felicity Merriweather knows she must start putting duty above everything else, and put her romantic dreams to rest. When one chance meeting in the Vauxhall Gardens brings her face-to-face with the brooding Duke of Langdon, Felicity’s destiny is about to change once and for all… Ever since that fateful night of his wife’s passing, Spencer Dunne, the Duke of Langdon, has withdrawn from society. With the whole ton whispering terrible rumors about the role he played back then, he is trying to leave his foul reputation behind, as well ...

Miss Catherine Abernathy may be the daughter of a viscount, but after her parents’ deaths, she became little more than a servant in her aunt’s household. Longing for freedom through a practical marriage, her plans are upended when a charming lord saves her from a speeding phaeton. But what future can she have with a nobleman who believes she’s a servant? Lord Benedict Blackwood, second son of a duke, is consumed with caring for his struggling family while trying to hold himself together. Offering a governess position to Cate, the captivating young woman he rescued, is meant to be an ...

Beauty of the ton, Lady Emmeline Dashwood is the perfect snob. Little did she know she would find her life irreversibly changed by being forced to marry the Duke of Silverwood, as an act of desperation to avoid scandal… Can the dashing Duke be her ultimate lesson in love and humility? Theodore Wycliffe, the Duke of Silverwood, is left with nothing but mountains of debt, after his father’s passing. With his mother pressuring him to marry for dowry, saving Emmeline’s life and reputation seems like the perfect chance. Can he truly fall for the capricious beauty, whose very charms so ...

When Eleanor Blythe is cast out of society after a cruel betrayal, she is forced into marriage with the reclusive Duke of Raventhorne—a man feared for his temper and marked by the scars he keeps hidden. Behind the locked doors of Ashcombe Hall though, Eleanor uncovers something far more dangerous than his reputation… Nathaniel Ashcombe, Duke of Raventhorne, lives haunted by a fire that took his family and left him scarred on every level. He never meant to marry, but duty binds him to Eleanor—a woman stronger and more stubborn than he could ever expect. As she breaks through his walls,...

Lady Eleanor Henshaw, daughter of the Earl of Ravensdale, has always been strong and independent. So when she is forced to marry Lord Nathaniel Fairfax, she is determined to keep her freedom and heart safe. Yet, within the shadowed halls of Loxley House, Eleanor begins to feel an unexpected connection she cannot ignore… Nathaniel Fairfax, Marquess of Loxley, is a man shaped by loss and duty. He thinks marriage is just a deal, until Eleanor’s bold spirit breaks his defenses. He starts to question his cold rules and feels a pull toward her that surprises him. Will Nathaniel protect his ...

Lady Charlotte "Lottie" Tate never fit society’s mold. Engaged to the reckless Lord George Courtenay, her world crumbles when he runs off with an opera singer, leaving her reputation in tatters. As her dreams of a love-filled future fade, Lottie is determined to carve her own path, no matter the cost… Alexander Courtenay, Marquess of Underwood, has always cleaned up after his brother, George. When his scandal leaves Lottie vulnerable, Alex offers marriage to save her honor. Though the fiery Lottie initially refuses, the more Alex gets to know her, the more he admires her strength and ...

Lady Charlotte Hamilton has no interest in marriage, much to the surprise of society. Being an independent daughter of a wealthy industrialist, she enjoys a life free from the pressures of the ton. When she reluctantly agrees to an invitation for a house party by the mysterious Duke of Hartford, little did she know it would greatly challenge her disinterest in love... Edward Cavendish, Duke of Hartford, never expected to inherit his title or his family's vast estate. Faced with mounting debt, he agrees to a house party set up by his mother to find a bride, even though he has no desire for a...

Miss Juliette Fairhaven’s life changes overnight when her father’s death leaves her family destitute. To survive, she becomes governess to two unruly twins and their strict—but undeniably handsome—uncle, the Duke of Blackwood. Will the mischievous girls lead her to an unexpected love? Nathaniel Blackwood, the Duke of Blackwood, is at his wit’s end. His orphaned nieces are a handful, and the weight of an unwanted title leaves him struggling. When the newest governess proves to be infuriatingly unconventional, Nathaniel must decide if strictness is truly the answer… or if Juliette...

She wore a perfect smile over her torment. He knew that mask all too well… Miss Alice Montrose's family teeters on the edge of financial ruin, leaving her with one option—she must marry wealth and restore their standing in society. When she receives an invitation to the Dowager Countess of Fairfax's birthday celebrations, Alice seizes the rare opportunity to find a wealthy husband. Taken under the wing of the matchmaking dowager and her mysterious Garden society, she's determined to secure a match with the Season's most eligible bachelor, the Duke of Gainsbury. Captain Victor Lacey is ...

Miss Emma Kay, wishes to embrace the world of art and painting rather than become someone's wife. However, when she agrees to meet the Duke of Westbridge, out of respect for her father, she begins to see that maybe love isn't so scary after all… When Julian Durant discovers that the Westbridge Court is on the brink of bankruptcy, he reluctantly entertains the idea of marrying for money, although he despises the notion. Yet, when he meets Emma, his life is turned upside down… When their worlds collide, Emma and Julian learn that perhaps love is worth a second chance. As Emma battles her ...

With This Ring: A Pride and Prejudice Variation When the youngest Bennet daughter drags the family to the brink of ruin, Mr. Bennet finally takes decisive action to safeguard their future. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet is equally determined to preserve the estate—especially from falling into the hands of a distant cousin far too disagreeable to tempt any of her daughters. This heartfelt Pride and Prejudice variation centers on the enduring love between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, whose relationship unfolds with passion, wit, and emotional depth. Though Elizabeth and Darcy are the heart of ...

Rushing back home from France, Eleanor Ashby finds her dying grandmother with one last wish: Eleanor must complete an impossible task before her twenty-first birthday or lose her place as the sole heir to the Ashby fortune. She only has eight weeks to succeed... After losing his wife and child, Nathaniel Pembroke, Duke of Devonshire, vowed never to love again. Yet, when his aunt invites Eleanor to stay at Pembroke Hall, Nathanie's resolve weakens as her beauty challenges him at every turn and his walls begin to crack. As they grow closer, Eleanor and Nathaniel must confront the weight of ...

Miss Isabella Harcourt, has always lived under the oppressive rule of her tyrannical father. When she is forced into an arranged marriage with the infamous Duke of Ashworth—a man whispered to be more beast than noble—her future seems bleak. But as she steps into her new life, she begins to wonder if there could be more to her enigmatic husband than the world claims? Edward Granville, the Duke of Ashworth, is a reclusive man, deeply scarred by a fire that ravaged his estate years ago. Feared by society and haunted by rumors of his temper, he has long accepted his fate as a man unworthy ...

Eleanor Winslow has no interest in marriage, but when a chance encounter with Henry Ashford leads to an unexpected proposition, she sees a way out. If she pretends to court the Duke’s nephew, her family will be satisfied, and she can return to her music, free from society’s demands, free from the prospect of an unwanted courtship… Henry needs Eleanor just as much, as a staged romance might mend his wounded pride and win back the woman who once rejected him. Their arrangement is simple: no feelings, no complications, and no risk of heartbreak. Little did they know that stolen waltzes ...

Orphaned at a tender age, Miss Elizabeth Hawthorne is left in the care of her strict aunt and uncle. Her free-spirited nature clashes with their expectations, and fearing for their family’s reputation, they insist she marry the local solicitor’s son. But when Lizzie crosses paths with a kindhearted stable hand, she begins to wonder if there’s more to life than a loveless marriage. Henry Cavendish, Third Duke of Ashbourne, is weary of his duties and his mother’s relentless matchmaking. Seeking escape, he retreats to his best friend’s estate, disguising himself as a stable hand, ...

After her beloved sister vanishes and a ruthless suitor forces her into marriage, Miss Euterpe Cheslyn realizes that the only way to save herself is to find her, disguised as a governess. However, falling for the Duke who should only be her employer was never part of the plan. Edward Balfour, Duke of Cambridge, needs a governess who will not run from his mischievous niece and the fiery Miss Cecilia Pembroke is the first to succeed. Yet, something about her does not sit right. Determined to uncover her secrets, Edward never expects to find himself captivated by her instead. The more time ...