Young Adult Historical Romance

Ever since she was a child, Audrey wanted her life to be extraordinary. But as the daughter of a viscount born in late 14th-century England, the only thing expected of her was to marry - until an act of malice by her sister, Maris, four years ago damaged her face and her prospects. Though Maris was sent away, 20-year-old Audrey is still suffering the scars of her sister’s cruelty. When her father announces his plans to marry off his damaged daughter and bring Maris home, Audrey decides to flee in search of her true destiny.

Seventeen-year-old Lady Alexandra is strong-willed and sharp-tongued - in a house full of older brothers and their friends, she had to learn to hold her own. Not the best makings for an aristocratic lady in Regency London. Yet her mother still dreams of marrying Alex off to someone safe, respectable, and wealthy. But between ball gown fittings, dances, and dinner parties, Alex, along with her two best friends, Ella and Vivi, manages to get herself into what may be her biggest scrape yet.

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Claire, once the spirited and scandalous belle of society, now lives a quiet life as a widow. At the funeral of her former lover’s father, she is shocked to see Dorian, the tempting man who shattered her heart six years ago after a passionate night in the stables. With his return, Claire must confront buried feelings and the devastating secrets that led to their separation. Will she find the strength to face the past and embrace a future filled with uncertainty? Dorian returns home as a wealthy yet melancholic Earl, burdened by his father’s death and haunted by memories of Claire. At ...

A mountain girl in the early 1900’s copes with a marriage arranged by her dad. Her story is titled from an old saying “I own my land, heaven-high and hell-deep.” “Your pa gave his consent for us to marry,” he said the words as though it was a simple matter. It wasn’t a romantic proposal of love and devotion. It wasn’t a proposal at all. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I tried again. “I don’t know your name,” I managed to say as I felt my chest constrict. There was a pain in me that started at my toes and went to the roots of my hair. Dad had come up with a ...

A beautiful story of wartime survival, this is the romantic love story about a young Austrian Jewish girl who survives WWII by hiding from the Nazis whilst living amongst them in Hitler’s Munich. There was a knock on the door of the apartment. She looked through the spyglass to see two Gestapo officers standing there. What did they want, had they come for her? Had she been discovered after all this time? Was she about to lose everything, including her life? Rebecca was a beautiful teenager with many friends who loved her. However, for her, life as a young Austrian woman would change ...

As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York society's biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of the oldest bloodlines in New York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding families and even prouder still of their three daughters - Angelica, with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; and Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival those of both her sisters, though she'd rather be aiding the colonists' cause than dressing up for some silly ball.

Hildie, which was short for Hildegard, watched in shock when the auction for mail order brides was over and she was the last one standing who hadn't been picked. The only thing wrong with her is she was a tad bit taller than the other girls; well maybe quite a bit taller if she were being truthful. She had always been told she had a pretty face and figure; however, she guessed no man wanted to climb a ladder to talk to her. The orphanage where she had been living was now closed and she was all on her own with no money and she was wearing the only clothes she had. Panic began to sweep ...

Lydia Carter, the eldest daughter of the Marquess of Briarwood, cared more about seeking justice for tenant farmers than ball gowns and the marriage market. Yet, as the season's biggest social event approached, Countess Winstone's ball, she found herself unable to avoid attending. To her surprise, a chance encounter with a half-dressed trespasser, who turned out to be the Countess's eldest son, Joseph, ignites a sizzling passion within her. As a storm traps the guests in the manor, dangerous secrets begin to unravel, along with burning desire. Would Lydia risk her family's reputation by ...

Gemma Casley, a humble yet resourceful seamstress, has always dreamt of a life beyond her means. Keeping her true identity hidden, she manages to become the governess to the Duke of Hertshire's orphaned nephew and that is when her world changes forever. As she helps the young boy blossom, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to his brooding uncle, Rif. Their playful banter and shared moments ignite a sizzling connection, but Gemma knows she must protect her secret to keep her place in their lives. Can her blooming love bridge the gap between their worlds? Duke Cole Rifton bears the weight ...

Josephine St. James never expected saving her family’s estate would lead her to the mysterious Duke of Wallburshare. Practical and focused, she entered the arrangement without any romantic thoughts of love. Yet, the tempting Duke is nothing like the aging widower she expected. Brooding and dangerously seductive, his every glance sent shivers down her spine, awakening desires she had long buried. Not even the looming danger of murder can stop her from being drawn into a web of unexpected feelings… Henry Wallburshare swore off love after losing his wife, burying his heart beneath grief. ...

Caught in a compromising position with a rakish Lord, Lady Tabitha Mayhew’s reputation teeters on the brink of ruin. Abandoned by the Lord and with scandal looming, Tabitha seeks a loveless and convenient marriage to protect her name and heart. Yet, soon a solution comes in the enigmatic Duke of Hillsburgh, a seductive man with mystery surrounding his past and name. As their settled match evolves though, Tabitha’s world will unexpectedly burst into passion. Can her new husband teach her wounded heart how to beat again? Matthew, the Duke of Hillsburgh, has long since locked away his ...

A letter and a long journey. Truth that could tear them apart … Betrayed and alone, Rena Beckwith boards a train west, arriving in the windswept town of Helena with nothing but a letter and a fragile promise. Her only chance at a fresh start is to find Samuel Farley, the new school superintendent. If she fails, she has nowhere to turn. Samuel Farley carries heartache of his own, but lovely Rena Beckwith arrives at just the right time. As they work side by side, a quiet friendship blossoms, and Samuel dares to imagine a future filled with more than duty and the regrets of the past. But ...

Catherine Winslow never imagined her quiet life as a governess would lead her into the heart of a dangerous mystery, nor the arms of her scandalous master, Earl Edward Montague. When she steps through the gates of his crumbling estate though, she is faced with secrets from the past, along with an instant attraction to the mysterious Earl. As Catherine delves deeper into the mysteries of the Montague estate, she uncovers whispers of a murder that could tear her newfound happiness apart. Will her growing feelings for the Earl drive her world into chaos? Edward Montague, Earl of Wessex, has ...

Vivianne Marie DeCourcy has vowed never to open her heart again. Scarred by a past betrayal, she's resolved to remain closed off to love. However, her family situation takes a turn for the worse, and Vivianne faces a dire choice: marry for survival or risk everything for the independence she craves. When a ball brings her close to the notorious Earl of Chesterfield, a rake with a charm that could melt even the iciest of hearts, her carefully guarded heart will choose the road of sin. Will she dare become a pawn in his scandalous games? Earl Edward Vincent Woodhouse is used to getting his ...

Lady Marie Cathbury, the dazzling beauty and darling of London society, finds herself in an unyielding dilemma. Her heart beats for the tempting Viscount of Montague, Henry, but his flirtatious attentions have never crossed the threshold of friendship. Desperate to win his heart, Marie agrees to fake a courtship with Christian, a notorious rake, to provoke Henry's jealousy. Yet, as their ruse unfolds, the line between pretend and reality swiftly blurs, igniting unexpected passion within her. She is determined to risk everything to get what she wants, but is Henry the one she truly desires? ...

INTO THE AMERICAS (A novel based on a true story) is a gritty, real-life adventure based on one of history’s greatest survival stories. It was inspired by the diary entries of young English blacksmith John Jewitt during his time aboard the brigantine The Boston and also during his sojourn at Nootka Sound, on North America's western seaboard, from 1802 to 1805. Written by father-and-son writing team Lance & James Morcan (authors of The World Duology and The Orphan Trilogy), INTO THE AMERICAS is a tale of two vastly different cultures – Indigenous North American and European civilization ...

THE RETURN OF MARY After fourteen exceptionally long years, Mary Bentley, who was missing since the age of five has at last been found by her mum through what most would consider a profound miracle. Now a young woman, she must learn to reacquaint herself with the her biological family who are essentially strangers to her. But what will happen to the relationship between Mary and the loving Irish couple who raised her as their own for all of those years? They live a simple life on a rural farm in Dixon, England, and forge through life with very few luxuries, but have given Mary a God-fearing...

Pirates, ye be warned! Captain Lady Rackham has been captured, and she demands an audience with the king himself. But a young lord with a bitter vendetta is determined to see her hang before she even comes close to the throne. Will Rackham's former crew be able to obtain elusive evidence that their captain is responsible for Blackbeard's death and obtain a royal pardon, or be forced to watch her go to the gallows? “Blackbeard’s Sword” is the second of Alydia Rackham’s tales about this intrepid pirate crew. If you enjoy “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Treasure Island” and “...

Lady Emmaline Moreau, daughter of the Earl of Monrith, is a prim and proper lady in public, but behind closed doors, she's a shrewd businesswoman. When her first big investment goes awry, risking her family's financial ruin, Emmaline feels the weight of guilt pressing down on her. Desperate to save her family from the pauper's house, she must navigate the world of London's elite. When she strikes a deal with the devil himself, will it cost her everything she holds dear? Lord Alexander Black, Duke of Westmarch, is burdened by his family's legacy of debt and violence. Haunted by a tragic past...