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Dr. Anya Sharma thrives on logic, her world defined by the predictable laws of the cosmos. Lord Rhys Alistair, however, is ruled by ancient family decrees and a crumbling ancestral estate, on the brink of ruin. When a bizarre, centuries-old will surfaces, Anya, an "exceptionally intelligent woman," is declared the only one who can save Rhys's legacy... by becoming his wife. She dismisses it as archaic nonsense. He sees her as a fascinating, infuriating puzzle. Forced into a marriage neither wants, they must decipher cryptic clues and confront bizarre traditions to unlock the estate's ...

Lady Beatrice, a widow haunted by a decade of loveless marriage, is given a second chance at happiness with her first love, a newly-minted Duke. But their reunion is anything but a fairytale. He is cold and distant, shackled by the requirements of a dukedom he never wanted, and she is bound by a past mistake she can't forget. A marriage of convenience is their only path forward, but when a greedy cousin threatens to tear their fragile world apart, they must face the ghosts of their past and the true nature of their hearts. Can a love betrayed and a marriage forged from desperation survive a...

She wants a man with heart. He’s a man with a plan. But can a footman ever truly win a duchess’s sister? Lady Rosalind is tired of London's titled bachelors and their empty promises. After her brother's love match, she has come to New York seeking a different kind of man—one with ambition, intelligence, and a genuine soul. She finds all of this in a brilliant, kind young man at a glittering ball, and quickly falls in love. But Rosalind’s dream is shattered when she discovers the man who has stolen her heart is not a gentleman at all, but a footman named Thomas, who works in service ...

In the opulent halls of the Mughal court, love is a luxury and power a cage. But for a young desert nomad, it is the key to a love that will defy history. When a young woman named Arjumand enters the ruthless world of the royal harem, she is an outsider with nothing but a kind heart. Yet, it is this very kindness that captures the attention of Shah Jahan, the future Emperor of India. He is a man of power and ambition, but in Arjumand, he finds not just a wife, but a confidante and a soulmate. Their love story, born in the midst of political intrigue and courtly betrayal, is a beacon of hope...

Isabelle "Izzy" Hayes, the idealistic founder of a groundbreaking tech startup, lives and breathes innovation with a conscience. Alexander Sterling, CEO of a cutthroat global conglomerate, lives for market dominance and flawless execution. When Izzy's company faces collapse, Alex sweeps in with a rescue merger – but there's a shocking, non-negotiable clause: to solidify the deal, they must marry. Izzy is furious at the corporate takeover of her life, seeing Alex as everything she despises. Alex views Izzy as an inconvenient idealist, a complication to his meticulously planned future. ...

Miriam is a woman of the sea, an American merchant captain who commands her own ship. But when an Indian crew attacks her vessel, her world of open waters and fierce independence is shattered. Captured and sold into the Dey of Alexandria’s harem, she must navigate a new world of confinement and dangerous political intrigue, made even more treacherous by the Dey's unexpected interest in her. Miriam’s struggle for freedom catches the Dey’s attention, and he, in a surprising turn, gives her a position managing his shipping business. Their conversations ignite a spark of mutual respect ...

Sergeant Mateo Cruz walked away from the Navy SEALs, not with a medal, but with a severe TBI and guilt that haunts his every move. Now, he lives in isolation, running a specialized K-9 facility where his only loyal companions are the traumatized dogs he trains. Mateo believes his life of purpose is over. Then comes Dr. Dahlia “Dali” Brooks, a determined veterinarian whose relentless optimism is a direct challenge to his cynical, solitary existence. She needs his facility for her rescue work; he needs her skill to treat his most difficult case—a deeply traumatized dog named Ghost. ...

Rowan Thorne's life as a quiet librarian in Perry, Georgia, is meticulously ordered. But when an ancient, cursed grimoire mysteriously appears and ignites a latent power within her, her world shatters. Whispers in the library become tangible threats, and the shadowed stranger she keeps seeing is no coincidence. Dorian Blackwood, a brooding 300-year-old vampire sworn to protect the balance between worlds, reveals a truth more fantastical—and dangerous—than any book she's read. As Rowan grapples with her newfound abilities and the existence of a hidden supernatural society, an ancient ...

What began as a marriage of convenience has become a marriage of love. Or so Eleanor believes. Months have passed since the Duke of Northwood saved her from a terrible fate, and now Eleanor is a duchess in every sense of the word. She is deeply in love with her husband, Gabriel, but a sense of unease lingers. He is still reserved, distant, and she fears he only sees their union as a duty. Gabriel is terrified. He's fallen for Eleanor with a fierce and unexpected passion, but his past has convinced him that he is unworthy of a real, loving marriage. He's a duke, a protector, but he doesn't ...

Eighteen-year-old Thomas lives a lie. Secretly the son of Henry VIII and Katherine Parr, he toils on a forgotten farm, a royal truth hidden from the world. But the court beckons, a stage where his half-sister, Queen Elizabeth I, reigns supreme. Driven by ambition and a yearning for purpose, Thomas arrives, his identity veiled, to seek a place as an ambassador. Elizabeth knows his secret, her shrewd eyes missing nothing. She grants his request, but with a condition: his lineage must remain a whisper, a shadow. His first posting: the vibrant, dangerous lands of India. There, he finds Layla, a...

From the glittering ballrooms of a royal palace to the quiet countryside of a life in exile, a king finds himself at a crossroads. Edward has just inherited the most powerful throne in the world, but he finds himself suffocated by the expectations of duty and tradition. Then he meets Wallis, a witty and independent American socialite who sees him for who he is—a man, not a monarch. As their secret romance blossoms, Edward is faced with an impossible choice: his country or the woman he loves. Their affair becomes the scandal of the century, leading to a historic act of abdication that ...

A killer is on the loose, and the only witnesses have four legs, a tail, and are very, very quiet. Dr. Aris Thorne, a compassionate small-town veterinarian, and his sharp-witted assistant, Mia Rodriguez, are used to dealing with finicky felines and nervous puppies. But when their oldest and most eccentric client, Mrs. Evangeline Davenport, is found dead, their routine is shattered. The police call it a heart attack, but Mia's keen eye and Aris's deep understanding of animal behavior tell them something is amiss. The only witnesses to the crime are Mrs. Davenport's menagerie of beloved, ...

For generations, the Phoenix and Wyke families have been sworn enemies, their feud costing them land, lives, and livelihoods. Now, as the last of their lines face ruin, the heads of each family make a final, desperate play for peace: a marriage alliance. Aldere Wyke, a hardened warrior and the heir to his family's lands, must marry the sister of his sworn enemy, a woman he's never met. Cecilia Phoenix is a fiercely independent woman who refuses to be a pawn in a man's game, but with her family's future at stake, she has no choice but to wed the man she is meant to despise. From the moment ...

A charming rogue, a desperate heiress, and a love that can't be bought. Miss Genevieve Sterling has come to London to escape the fortune hunters of New York. Determined to find a man who loves her for herself, not her family’s millions, she hides her wealth and presents herself as a woman of modest means. But to navigate the treacherous waters of the London Season, she needs a guide. She turns to the one man who seems to know everything: the Duke of Hawthorne, a notorious rake with a reputation for scandal and an uncanny ability to read people's true intentions. Unbeknownst to Genna, the ...

Five years ago, defense attorney Margaux Dubois was an insecure assistant DA, desperate to prove herself. When she put away a smug con artist named Elijah Vance, it was the case that made her career—and the one he’ll never forgive her for. Elijah has now escaped from prison, and he has one target: Margaux. He’s spent years studying her, learning her habits, her fears, and her life, all while a simmering rage has consumed him. He's not just seeking freedom; he's seeking a twisted kind of justice, and he's going to make her pay. Margaux is forced to turn to the one man she can’t stand...

He was her bodyguard. He was her destiny. Anya Vance has always lived by her father's rules. As the daughter of a powerful CEO, her life is a carefully curated path, leading to a marriage of convenience with the respectable and wealthy Ethan Sterling. She's prepared to do her duty, even if her heart isn't in it. Liam is a man of honor, and his duty is clear: protect his best friend, Ethan Sterling, from a deadly plot. But when he meets Anya at a speed-dating event and a single rum cocktail lowers their inhibitions, their connection is explosive, a magnetic pull they can't deny. He’s the ...

Eleanor of Ashton is a country girl, a free spirit who’d rather be on her family’s farm than at Queen Elizabeth’s court. But her parents insist, so she arrives at the royal palace, finding a world of shallow women, cunning men, and a suffocating pretense she despises. Among them is Lord Robert, a charming and ambitious second son, a favorite of the Queen. He accepts Elizabeth’s lavish gifts not for status, but to maintain his independence from his estranged brother. When Eleanor and Robert meet, their secret romance is an escape from the court’s cruel games. But their love is a ...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, Logan is not just a lawyer; he is a man forged from its very soil. While his peers chase the glittering promise of big-city law, Logan's courtroom is a world away—a place where justice is not for sale and every voice, no matter how small, deserves to be heard. His clients aren't titans of industry, but the overlooked, the marginalized, and the forgotten. As he fights for them with an unwavering integrity, Logan builds a reputation not on flashy victories, but on an enduring trust. But as his principles are tested by a case that threatens to unravel the very ...

Lady Eleanor Beaumont's debut season is not a dream, but a waking nightmare. With her parents gone, she is the ward of her cruel cousin, Lord Ashworth, who sees her only as a possession to be married off for his own gain. Her only hope for freedom is to find a husband of her own choosing—a husband who will protect her from a fate she fears more than death. Desperate, Eleanor sneaks out to a grand ball where she meets Gabriel, the Duke of Northwood. Gabriel, however, has sworn off marriage and is a master at avoiding the relentless matchmaking mamas. But when he witnesses Ashworth's brutal...

He’s driving her home. She’s driving him crazy. But the destination might ruin them both. Meredith Vance has a life color-coded for success. But when a "Storm of the Century" grounds every flight out of Chicago three days before her sister’s wedding, her perfectly laminated itinerary goes up in flames. Her only option? Sharing the last rental vehicle in the state—a rusted delivery van painted like a giant gingerbread house—with a man who looks like he invented bad decisions. Jax Stone is chaotic, scruffy, and annoying. He’s also the only person driving toward Boston in a ...