Historical Love Mysteries

Molly Murphy is starting to think the cards are stacked against her. She's determined to be a private detective, but hampering her investigations is the fact that she's finding many places in turn-of-the-century New York City where women are not welcome, something that's as frustrating to her fiery Irish pride as it is to her rapidly emptying pocketbook. Then two business opportunities pop up simultaneously. An aristocratic family in Dublin fears their daughter has fled to the New World with her unsavory boyfriend, and they hire Molly to track the two down and send the young woman back home.

Cora Mullins has always prioritized her family; whether it’s keeping the household running or comforting others with her home-cooked meals. But when her father gets injured, her mother hastily pressures her into an unwanted marriage. Just as Cora begins to lose hope of choosing a path of her own, a quiet rancher with kind eyes comes along and turns her world upside down. Charlie King has spent years raising his three younger brothers, putting duty before desire. When he meets a warm-hearted lady whose cooking could soften even the hardest day, he offers her a position in his home as their...

Alice McNeil resolved at a young age to travel through life unencumbered by love or marriage, free to make her own decisions. A seasoned telegrapher, she's recently acquired a coveted position at an important trading firm, but when the company's ambitious junior director returns to London, things begin to change in ways Alice could never have imagined. For Douglas Shaw, years of hard work and ingenuity enabled him to escape a life of grinding poverty. He's also determined to marry into high society - a step that will ensure he never returns to the conditions of his past.

In the latest mystery in the New York Times best-selling series, Maisie Dobbs must unravel a case of wartime love and death—an investigation that leads her to a long-hidden affair between a young cartographer and a mysterious nurse..... August 1914. Michael Clifton is mapping the land he has just purchased in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, certain that oil lies beneath its surface. But as the young cartographer prepares to return home to Boston, war is declared in Europe,,,,

Enjoy 11 sweet regency romances in one touching box set! Follow the stories of Lords and Ladies as they delve their way into the heart of society and lose their hearts along the way!' This Box Set Includes: The Viscount in Hiding The Reluctant Viscount Threatened by a Lord The Widow and the Lord Alex & Harriet An Everlasting Love A Healing Love Lady of His Dreams The Heart of a Lady The Memories of Duke A Heart’s Return

Some houses are haunted by ghosts. Pemberley is haunted by its master. When Elizabeth Bennet arrives at the great estate to care for the ailing Miss Darcy, she finds more than shadows behind closed doors. Whispers echo through the west wing. Mirrors reflect memories that are not her own. And Fitzwilliam Darcy—her former suitor—roams the halls with a gaze hollowed by secrets. What tragedy silenced Pemberley's music? Why does the scent of foxglove cling to Lady Anne’s locked rooms? And why does Darcy speak as if his heart no longer belongs to him? Drawn into a web of suspicion, desire, ...

Two years ago, Dr. Ainsley Graham proved the existence of ghosts, and fell in love - hard to top that. But a trip to Sweden to research at a prestigious university for the summer is nothing to sneeze at, especially since his partner, psychologist Joachim Cockburn, will be teaching alongside him. A change of scenery might be just the thing. Their idyllic trip to Sweden is interrupted by a ghost with a proclivity for rude hand gestures and graphic curse words - and a ghastly history begging to be investigated.

Sunday Kennedy has never had an easy life, but nothing has troubled her like the love she has for two men. Malik "King" Shields is the first man she's ever loved, but she walked away from him when he was arrested...and her broken heart was saved by rising street hustler Caesar Jones. Caesar knows Sunday will never love him the way she loved Malik, but she is a trophy in his eyes. Now the father of her son, he's determined to keep her by his side. But when he's forced to fend off attacks by Sunday's ex, he plots to use her as a pawn in his revenge.

An immersive, Regency-period romance-experience unlike any other. Angelica Landerbelt solves problems of crime and love as people seek her out with their deepest secrets and desires. Lords, Love and Secrets Lords, Love and Stolen Jewels Lords, Love and Lies Lords, Love and Rivalry Lords, Love and Secrets ★★★★★Excellent Story !!! Lady Angelica Landerbelt, widow to the late Marquess of Landerbelt, waited anxiously for Viscountess Stiles to arrive for their meeting, which seemed urgent judging by the two vague letters she had sent requesting the meeting. She was surprised when the ...

In Secrets of the Clockwork Inn, Sarah Morgan inherits a mysterious Victorian mansion where time bends—and a hauntingly familiar stranger awaits. Jack, bound to the inn’s strange temporal currents, is as captivating as he is enigmatic. As secrets unfold, their bond deepens across centuries. Drawn into danger, desire, and destiny, Sarah must unravel the truth before time runs out. Can love bridge eras—or will the past unravel everything they might have had?

2024 LITERARY TITAN GOLD BOOK AWARD Anna’s Shadow will make a dramatic and thoughtful impact on its readers and is a highly recommended book." Reader's Favorite (5 Stars) "An unusual historical romance set in two time periods." ~ Kirkus Reviews "Vivid imagery and compelling setting... appealing especially to those who cherish 20th-century backdrops. ~ Literary Titan (5 Stars) Sofia Rossi, a Canadian-Italian orthopedic surgeon on leave from Doctors Without Borders and staying with family in Verona, is volunteering at the Club di Giulietta ―Juliet's Club ―to answer letters written by ...

Part one in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist She met him again by shooting him. Unmarried after four Seasons of towering over her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber learns she will be cast out of her home when her father remarries. Feeling betrayed by her father and God, she misfires an arrow at an archery tournament. But the arrow pierces a paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones. And strangely, the symbol drawn on the page is eerily familiar to her. He met her again while searching for a killer. Michael had quit his work as a spy for the ...

Nellie Abrams can hog-tie a pig and outwork any ranch hand, but she’s after more than chores and chaos; she wants a love that sees her strength and spirit. When a mail-order match arrives, she dares to believe the unknown might just be everything she’s dreamed of. Widowed rancher Peter Cosgrove juggles twin mischief-makers, a struggling ranch, and far too many burned breakfasts. Quiet and kind, he’s not just looking for help; he’s hoping for a partner who brings laughter, warmth, and love back into his home. Their connection is instant, but their expectations couldn’t be more ...

Four Sweet Mail-Order Bride Historical Western Romance Stories Filled with Mystery and Suspense! Etta's Secret A mail-order bride’s journey takes an unexpected turn that leads to mystery, deep secrets, and love! Jessie's Regret Jessie didn’t expect to be involved in blackmail and a small-town murder mystery. As chaos surrounds her, can Jessie find her one true love? Ruth's Revelation Ruth has always had to give up on her dreams, but not anymore! She is finally willing to fight for what she wants. Amber's Promise When a young lady named Amber Rutledge turns up holding a marriage contract...

A scandalous mystery. A rogue with secrets. And a carriage built for one. Lady Isabella never expected to chase danger across the countryside—nor to endure the company of the man who vexes her most. But proximity has a way of unraveling even the most stubborn of hearts… Lady Isabella Kingsley has never fit the mold of a proper young lady. With a dagger hidden beneath her skirts and a fierce devotion to her family, she’ll stop at nothing to find her missing sister—even if it means joining forces with the infuriatingly arrogant Mr. Alistair Baston. Alistair, the Duke of Norwood’s ...

A mystery forces Lady Mary to choose between a chance at happiness and her own safety. Lady Mary will not go anywhere near the Duke. His terrible reputation ensures that most women do not want to be in his presence. Yet, she finds herself entwined in a mystery that not only involves the Duke, but also threatens her safety. Viscount Yates is the only person who can help, but she cares about him and does not wish for him to be involved. Lady Mary must choose between protecting the man she cares about and her own wellbeing.

Lady Frederica knows she needs to stay away from the Earl of Wetherby. However, she cannot seem to remove thoughts of him from her mind. The London Season has just begun, and one of the first gentlemen Lady Frederica meets behaves most improperly, indeed! The Earl of Wetherby’s social blunders keep happening and her own reputation is at risk. Percy, the Earl of Wetherby, is embarrassed by his own behavior and mistakes. However, most of the mistakes are not his fault. Someone is out to get him. He does not understand why a mysterious woman is trying to force his hand in marriage. Lady ...

A marquess and a lady must avoid rumors and scandal while solving a great mystery. Lady Prudence has always enjoyed London. However, when her cousin suddenly appears, frantically handing her a package before being knocked to the ground by a runaway carriage, everything changes in an instant. A gentleman nearby comes to her aid, and instantly, Prudence finds herself locked in a dangerous mystery. Felix, the Marquess of Stoneleigh, had been intending to leave London, finding his search for a bride to be less than successful. None of the young ladies have truly caught his attention, no matter ...

Silence Between the Pages A novel by Marin Belle When heartbroken literature professor Clara Hale inherits her late aunt’s crumbling seaside bookshop, she retreats to the windswept town of Selcombe hoping to mend her life among dust-mottled shelves and briny sea air. But Hale & Heart holds more than forgotten first editions—it harbours love letters never sent, a velvet-hidden diary, and the lingering whispers of a romance that dared not speak its name. Eve Morland, a local artist with secrets of her own, arrives with paint-smudged fingers and a knowing smile. As she and Clara begin to ...

In the heart of Regency London, where the gulf between the opulent upper class and the squalid streets is as wide as the Thames, Zoe Demas, a young French woman entangled in two worlds, finds herself at the center of a chilling mystery. When her lady's maid, Lucy, is found dead in the notorious district of Whitechapel, Zoe refuses to accept the verdict of a tragic accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she enlists the help of Quinton Huxley, a man whose expertise lies in navigating the murky waters between legality and the underworld. Alongside a cast of characters as diverse as they ...