Historical Dark Romance

Richard de Claiborne, the dark earl of Dunsmore, serves King Edward Plantagenet well. Sworn to obey his king's every order, he nevertheless chafes at the command he wed the daughter of his enemy - a man who slew his father in cold blood. But King Edward wants peace in his lands, and he will stop at nothing to get it. If he has to order his most powerful Marcher lord to marry a Welsh princess, he considers it a small price to pay. Princess Gwenllian is a political pawn. When she's forced to marry the evil Black Hawk de Claiborne, she quakes at his fierceness and brutality.

NINE OVER-THE-TOP INSANE INSTALOVE STANDALONES IN ONE WILD BUNDLE! THIS IS INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! THIS BOX SET CONTAINS: GIVEN TO THE GROOM (100 pages) TRADED TO THE TRUCKER (126 pages) PUNISHED BY THE PRINCIPAL (121 pages) STRANDED WITH THE PSYCHO (123 pages) WIFED BY THE WARLORD (111 pages) LATE FOR THE LANDLORD (113 pages) VANQUISHING THE VIKING (115 pages) DISCIPLINING THE DUKE (111 pages) SAVING THE SINNER (109 pages) AND EACH BOOK CONTAINS: OVER-THE-TOP STEAM! (Yes, we're going there . . . ;)) OVER-THE-TOP PLOTS (Wait, what's a plot?) OVER-THE...

Hugh and his men are faced with fighting creatures only thought to live in legend but which have been brought to Earth by evil bent on annihilating all the realms. That is Hugh's life - and he loves it. At least he did until he found himself staring into the angelic, innocent face of Lady Mina of Stone Crest. In all the time he has led the Shields Hugh has trusted his instinct to keep his men alive, yet now he doesn't know what to believe. Everything points to Mina as the evil summoning the creatures, but she proclaims her innocence. He should be able to see through her lies, if she is indeed lying, but his attraction to her blinds him to even that.

As a well-known barrister and the son of a duke, Ives confines his passionate impulses to discreet affairs with worldly mistresses. A twist of fate, however, has him looking for a new lover right when a fascinating woman shows up in his chambers, asking him to help save her father from the gallows. Unfortunately, he has already been asked to serve as the prosecutor in the case, but that only ensures close encounters with the rarity named Padua Belvoir.

“I knew when I saw you amongst the people that I wanted you for my own, little lamb.” When the small town Christine Michaels lives in is sieged by magic-wielding Vikings, she does what she can to protect herself and her sister Michelle. The Vikings use the townspeople as their own personal servants, turning their world upside down. There is talk about rebellion against them, but Christine can’t help but be intrigued by the Lord of the Vikings, even as she fears him. So when he chooses her to be his captive bedmate, Christine feels both terrified and drawn to him. Aleifir Biorsson ...

When Lady Cordelia, a brilliant mathematician, and her brother, Lord Woodbridge, disappear from London, rumors swirl concerning fraudulent bank loans and a secret consortium engaged in an illicit - and highly profitable - trading scheme that threatens the entire British economy. The incriminating evidence mounts, but for Charlotte and Wrexford, it's a question of loyalty and friendship. And so they begin a new investigation to clear the siblings' names, uncover their whereabouts, and unravel the truth behind the whispers.

When dark fairy magic meets Regency romance, no bargain comes without a price. In the woods bordering Pemberley, Elizabeth Bennet strays from the well-worn path and into a fairy ring where an otherworldly gentleman offers to guide her home. But this is no ordinary nobleman - it's a dangerous fae with sinister designs, and Elizabeth soon finds herself ensnared in its magical trap. Mr. Darcy arrives just in time to witness Elizabeth's enchantment, but saving her will require more than his wealth or social standing. The malevolent fairy demands a steep price for her freedom - one that will ...

Darcy doesn't like young ladies who unsettle his inner equilibrium, especially those whose impertinent comments offend the inborn pride of his position. Elizabeth Bennet doesn't like proud, arrogant gentlemen, especially those who make disparaging comments about her and her family. Neither of them like being forced to stay under the same roof, especially where circumstances prevent them meeting directly. Each has to imagine what the other is really like. But how can they really know? And which one do they really love?

He will kill for her. He will burn for her. In a brutal, frozen world, Winter is hidden and hunted—half-Black, half-white, and entirely alone. Ethan is married. Trapped. Dying inside. Their love is forbidden. Their touch, a crime. But when danger comes for Winter, Ethan will cross a line that will damn them both. This isn’t a love story. That would be too safe ... It’s a love watered in pain, fed by longing and reaped in a betrayal so deadly ... not even their hearts will survive.

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 ...

🔥From New York Times, USA TODAY and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes the explosive conclusion to the bestselling Savage Series—where fate, love, and vengeance collide in a gritty post-apocalyptic world. What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A perfect finale! Fast-paced and unforgettable." ~ Amanda Catoe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Tamara Rose Blodgett keeps you on edge until the last page!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A dark, beautifully woven conclusion—so emotional and thrilling!" 💔 A World on the Brink of War Ulric is relentless. He will stop at nothing to hunt Adahy, Elise...

He is magnificently strong - and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For 300 years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses...and darkest desires.

When shy young historian Elise Fairfax and her twin brother Edmund arrive at Brescome Manor to catalog potentially priceless antiques and value the ancient estate, Elise is immediately drawn to the dark, seductive allure of Lord Ivan, the estate's enigmatic master, and her brother gravitates to the prickly Lord Grigor, the Lord’s haughty heir. With each blisteringly hot encounter, Elise falls deeper under the spell of the manor and its huge, wolfish Lord. Will Elise unravel the shocking truth about Brescome Manor? Or will she surrender to the seductive power of a lust that knows no bounds...

Two gates down. Three to go. And the next may be her undoing. Penelope Callas has survived the first two gates of the Underworld, but each trial has left deeper scars. With her sister’s soul still lost and Ares growing more dangerous, Pen must now face the third gate, where illusions twist reality and trust can become a deadly trap. As her divine powers begin to surge and her connection to the gods intensifies, Pen finds herself questioning who she truly is. The path forward grows more treacherous with every step, and not every ally can be counted on. To survive what lies ahead, Pen must ...

Dark, Brooding, and Dangerously Irresistible Cord is a man haunted by a tragic past, forced to hide his true identity to escape the powerful enemies hunting him. But when a spirited beauty named Meg enters his life, he can no longer deny the smoldering desires she ignites within him. Meg has always yearned for adventure, but she never expected it to come in the form of the mysterious, broad-shouldered owner of the local mercantile. Cord's rugged good looks and protective nature draw her in, even as his dark secrets threaten to tear them apart. As the sins of Cord's past catch up to him, he ...

“How did women in the past deal with their forbidden desires? In Her Most Secret Affair, Jesalin Creswell gives us an intimate look into the lives of two women and a historical brothel that brings them together—and leaves them forever changed.” “This is one of the best stories I've read in a very long time.” Miranda Dashwood was born wealthy, but now she struggles to survive. Her deceased father's gambling debts have crippled the household. With no skills and no experience, Miranda resigns herself to the world's oldest profession and loathes every moment of her new life... Until ...

“My husband was so excited about this book that I also read it.” – Linda Olinger, Amazon Reviewer “Eeek! I loved this book so much!” – Amanda Felton, Book Blogger “I binged and splurged the entire series.” – J.L. Lux, Author “I read all ten books in this series in one go.” – Matt S., Amazon reader BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNER! - 2022 Epic Fantasy - Readers' Favorite Murders, magic, and secrets. A knighted outcast and a tantalizing witch. The conflicted son of a witch was knighted by the king. Knighted to repay a debt to his father. His name is Calec. He alone holds ...

“I do not need to see to feel you squirming in my arms, Duchess.” The Duchess of Pemberley killed her own husband on their wedding night. And with the ton declaring her the ‘Black Widow’, she does not even dare imagine what the new heir will do to her—if he’s ever found. William has lost everything—his career, his wife, and his sight. The last thing he wants, for himself or his daughter, is a crumbling dukedom. Least of all one shared with a maddeningly alluring woman who refuses to leave. The moment he shows up and finds her naked in his chambers, he knows that he should be ...

From author P.S. Scott comes a slow-burn forbidden MM fantasy romance series. Eighteen-year-old Will is a jewel thief with only one goal in life — to be rich. That's why when he spots Aidan, the second prince of Ambrosia saving a peasant girl from royal guards, he steals the prince's ruby bracelet. Unfortunately, Will stumbles into Aidan again during a robbery, and the two strike a bargain. In a world where same-sex relationships are forbidden in the royal family, Prince Aidan is attracted to men. To make matters worse, his uncle is in possession of love letters that Aidan exchanged with ...

“You have not laid eyes on me in five years. Do not call me your wife.” The gossip columns claim that the Duchess of Kensington is pregnant. Which is outrageous, considering that she has not seen her husband in five years. Having already seen his first wife to the grave, Dominic does not wish to repeat the past. So, he must keep his distance from his new Duchess. Yet… despite his indifference, Dominic is enraged to hear the rumors. And he returns to London to demand her submission. Only to find her in utter disobedience… And even more irresistible than he remembered.