Historic Romantic Romance

Orphaned and alone in the world, Elizabeth Bennet has found reasonable contentment as a companion to the dowager countess of Matlock, the affairs of 1811 and Fitzwilliam Darcy long forgotten. But the past intrudes upon her again, and Mr. Darcy returns to her, handsome, wealthy, and widowed, and hiding many secrets beneath his solemn exterior. But if time had altered their circumstances, one thing remains: Mr. Darcy still wishes to marry her, and this time, Elizabeth consents.

“You offered marriage to protect me, Your Grace… but who will protect me from you?” Moments from scandal and stripped of her inheritance, Lady Charity's future is hanging by a thread. Until a brooding, unreadable duke interrupts a ball and declares her his wife. With Highland blood in his veins and a past built on secrets, Eammon Wexley never meant to marry. But claiming Charity shields the one truth he’s sworn no one can ever know… It is meant to be convenient. Temporary. Without feelings. But the longer she lingers within the walls of Leith Hall, the more he starts to lose ...

In 1782, a ghost ship ran aground in a secluded cove in Cornwall. To this day, no one knows what became of the Aurora’s crew or the shadowy woman rumored to be onboard. In 2021, when Kyle inherits his aunt’s historic house in Cornwall, all Nicole anticipates is a few idyllic days in a beautiful setting—until she discovers that not only is the house connected to the centuries-old legend of the Aurora and the woman at the center of the mystery, but it also hides its own dark past.

A page-turning story full of romance, laughter, and a touch of scandal, A Lady’s Scheme follows three friends on their journey to capture the hearts of the men they desire. Debuting is not always the magical experience it is thought to be. Between social calamities, forbidden love, and daring escapades, these young women will have to hatch an audacious scheme if they hope to salvage their season and their chances at true love. Passion, intrigue, and a few unexpected twists await. What could possibly go wrong? Look inside to begin reading now! A Lady’s Scheme is the amusing first novel ...

Elizabeth Caldwell, a passionate governess, has a secret double life. She never intended to fall for her handsome target, Duke George Fitzroy. When she's assigned to infiltrate the household of the Duke of Somerset under the guise of caring for his children, she believes it is for the good of the country. Yet she finds herself entranced by the charismatic widower, who upends all her expectations of nobility. As they bond over his children's lessons and stolen moments together, an undeniable passion ignites between them. But surrendering her heart to the Duke could endanger everything she ...

BONUS CONTENT INCLUDED: Regency Glossary, Regency historical tie-in, and an Excerpt of Miss Fanshawe's Fortune. Burkard combines elements of Sense and Sensibility and The Importance of Being Earnest to craft a delightful and comedic story that will certainly please historical fiction aficionados and those who enjoy wholesome, romantic stories. Kirkus "Thoroughly enjoyable! A witty romp that will have you smiling and swooning throughout." Reedsy Miss Margaret Tavistock is promised in marriage to a captain she hasn't seen since childhood, as he's been at sea for a decade. When she finally ...

In 1540, newly married and pregnant Isobel Devlin vanished from a tiny island in Lancashire, never to be seen again. In 2020, leaving London for the first time since the pandemic began, Nicole Rayburn and Kyle Walsh head to a guesthouse in the Lake District for a much-needed holiday. Across from the historic manor house, on an island in the middle of a lake, are the ruins of Montrose Abbey, the last known abode of Lady Isobel Devlin. Intrigued, Nicole begins to research Lady Isobel’s disappearance as the subject for a new book.

Elizabeth Bennet is a lady of decided opinions—especially about a certain Mr Darcy. When Colonel Fitzwilliam reveals that gentleman as the cause of her sister’s romantic woes, Elizabeth does not become angry or distraught. Instead, the news offers some relief, because it allows her to finally understand everything that happened in Hertfordshire the previous autumn. With this new knowledge, she acts to remove herself from the disagreeable company at Rosings.

Raina Bretton is a rag woman in London's East End when a handsome stranger appears in a dank alley and offers her a glittering smile and a chance for adventure. Rothburne Abbey has a unique position for her, one that will take her away from her hardscrabble life and give her a chance to be a lady. Things she could only dream of might be coming true. But some dreams turn out to be nightmares. Though Raina has traded squalor for silk and satin, something about the abbey is deeply unsettling.

She vanished on the eve of their wedding. Now she’s returned, but remembers nothing—not even his name. Laird Struan MacInnes never stopped searching for Isla, the fierce and compassionate woman he loved more than life. When she’s found half-drowned on the rocky shores below Dun Lirra Keep, battered and without memory, Struan dares to believe the impossible—his bride has come back. But the woman who once pledged her heart to him no longer remembers their love... or the betrayal that tore them apart. Haunted by glimpses of a past she can’t grasp, Isla clings to the fragments—...

When rumors of Jane Bennet’s impending betrothal to Mr. Collins begin spreading at the Meryton Assembly, Elizabeth Bennet vows to save her dearest sister’s happiness from being sacrificed in marriage. She finds an unlikely ally in Mr Darcy, the taciturn man whose heroics on the cricket field have made him the target for Lydia’s affections.

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.

Historians have long whispered that Elizabeth "the Virgin Queen's" passionate, lifelong affair with Robin Dudley, Earl of Leicester, may have led to the birth of a son, Arthur Dudley. In this exquisite sequel to The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn, Robin Maxwell fashions a stunning fictional account of the child switched at birth by a lady-in-waiting who foresaw the deleterious political consequences of a royal bastard.

Come on in and discover the remarkable Lords of London, filled with mystery, intrigue and more than a dash of romance! In the London Season, Lords and Ladies are busy looking for their perfect match. But in the midst of it all can lie trouble, gossip and the blackening of a reputation! Follow the stories of the Lords of London as they delve their way into the heart of society and lose their hearts along the way! Featured Books in this Collection: The Viscount in Hiding The Reluctant Viscount The Viscount Forgotten A Viscount in Love Authors Note: These are a clean, stand-alone romances with...

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED 3-Book Box Regency Box Set from Rebecca Grave, 3 for the price of 1! Chasing the Earl - Book 1 Young Lady Helena Bradbury’s world is turned upside-down when her father suddenly dies, leaving her alone and homeless at 18. After her cousin, the notoriously narcissistic Walter Bradbury inherits the estate, he turns his sights on her vast wealth and will do absolutely anything to secure it. There’s just one problem, she’s now under the protection of her father’s closest friend, The Earl of Suffolk, thanks to the foresight to transfer guardianship ...

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After years of escaping etiquette lessons in favor of the stables, Christine Devon's grand debut in London is only weeks away, though her deportment lacks the sophisticated polish she needs to achieve her goals of a lofty marriage. Desperate to take her place in society, she needs someone to instruct her in proper behavior. Thomas Gilbert, newly returned from Italy, is ready to begin his dream of founding a horse farm. But during his time away, the estate's finances have dwindled to almost nothing. A chance meeting between them may solve both their problems.

Willow Moran wants to find her gold-mining brother in the Colorado Rockies and start a new life. Dark, strong, unsmiling Caleb Black is going to be her guide. As threatening as he seems, this former army scout is Willow's best hope for a safe passage through the treacherous mountains past comancheros and Indian renegades. But torn between his need for a woman and his thirst for vengeance, Caleb has his own reasons for helping the innocent young Willow.

Five full-length Scottish romance novels to sweep you away. Book 1: A Promise to Be Kept Her knees tremble when she first lays eyes on her betrothed. Except, this beast of a Highlander isn’t her betrothed after all... Book 2: A Price to Be Paid It might have taken eight long years, but the past is finally buried. Until it rises from the grave and knocks on her door... Book 3: A Heart to Be Tamed She swore she’d had enough of powerful lairds, playing their powerful games. Until she wakes up next to one... Book 4: A Sword to Be Sheathed This perfect soldier could have any woman in the ...

“I want many things from you, wife. Many… unspeakable, unholy things. Things that will make you forget your name.” Duke Edwin needs a mother for his wild twin daughters—fast. So when his bride vanishes on their wedding day, he demands her sister instead. Forever in her sister’s shadow, Lady Christine has always been second best. And now, she’s bound to a man who swore never to love again. Her husband makes it clear: their marriage is in name only. Yet Edwin’s touch sets her skin on fire. And when he finally claims her lips, Christine's lost—for she burns for the man who was ...