After being abruptly jilted, Sophie Kincaid flees to the place her friend Kim Aldredge calls heaven on earth. But Sophie's first taste of Edilean is far from heavenly: after her car breaks down on a country road, she is nearly run over by a speeding sports car. A small act of revenge brings some satisfaction, and word quickly spreads that a gorgeous newcomer gave the driver, the notoriously bitter Dr. Reede Aldredge, a dressing down! But it isn't the first time the fiery artist has gone too far for payback; a secret possession she carries with her could shatter her ex-boyfriend's future. Reede Aldredge has secrets, too, including a desire to get closer to the beauty who is turning his dark world upside-down. Under the night skies, their masquerade is magic-but will it turn to stardust by the light of day?

In the enchanting world of Regency-era England, where the opulence of high society entwines with the constraints of societal roles, lies a tale of hidden desires and forbidden romance. Welcome to 'Under the Moonlit Masquerade,' a captivating story that unfolds against the backdrop of an elegant masked ball, where secrets are cloaked beneath elaborate disguises and true identities remain shrouded in mystery. Our protagonist, Lady Elora, is a reluctant debutante weighed down by the expectations of her aristocratic lineage. Longing for a taste of freedom beyond her gilded cage, Elora finds herself drawn to a tantalizing proposition: a masked ball, an event that promises to whisk her away from the suffocating confines of her societal role. As she steps into the realm of anonymity, Elora transforms into an alluring stranger, liberated from the stifling expectations of her family and the watchful eyes of high society. Under the magical moonlit sky, she encounters a mysterious masked stranger equally determined to keep his true identity veiled from the world. Amidst the swirling dance of masks and emotions, a forbidden romance blooms, blurring the lines between duty and desire. As Elora and her masked companion share stolen moments under the moon's tender gaze, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, their connection deepening with each passing heartbeat. But society's watchful eye is unyielding, and the risks they take threaten to expose their clandestine love, subjecting them to judgment, scandal, and shattered expectations. Faced with the disapproval of family, the whispering censure of gossiping elites, and the persistent pursuit of a jealous suitor, Elora and her masked love must navigate treacherous waters to keep their forbidden romance alive. As the clock strikes midnight, the masquerade draws to a close, and Elora must make a choice: abandon her heart's desires and return to the confines of society's expectations, or take a daring leap and embrace love, no matter the consequences. Join us on this mesmerizing journey as we delve into the delicate dance between duty and desire, the beauty of love's unyielding spirit, and the transformative power of the moonlit masquerade. Will Elora and her masked stranger find the strength to defy norms and seize their chance at happiness, or will they be forever bound by the constraints of society's dictates? Find out as the pages turn, revealing a tale that captures your heart and leaves you yearning for love under the moonlit masquerade.

In the second novel in her bestselling Edilean trilogy, Jude Deveraux returns to the idyllic Virginia town where three best girlfriends joyfully reunite as they each seek out their heartfelt dreams and desires. Kim Aldredge is delighted that her dear college "sister" Jecca has found lasting love with Kim's cousin Tristan. But despite her flourishing jewelry-making career, Kim's own happiness seems as distant as the childhood summer when she played the hours away with young Travis Merritt, who came to Edilean with his mother under mysterious circumstances. At the end of that innocent season, he promised Kim he would return one day . . . and then vanished without even a goodbye. Years later, a worn photo is Kim's only proof of the perfect joy they shared. But when she least expects it, Travis, now a savvy Manhattan attorney, will crash into her life once more. Will Kim see the boy she knew under the man he's become?

In an all-new trilogy set in blissful Edilean, Virginia, Jude Deveraux weaves together the tales of three young women, best friends since college, and the lives, loves, and dreams that await them. Sparks are flying between Jecca Layton and Dr. Tristan Aldredge. At the urging of her dear friend Kim, Jecca put the ruthless New York City art world on hold to spend the summer pursuing her passion for painting while enjoying Edilean's tightly knit artistic community. For years, Kim's cousin Tris-the town's handsome and dedicated doctor-felt a deep connection to Kim's college "sister" Jecca, though they had met only once before; now, Jecca is swept off her feet by this strong, sensitive man in a summer of sensual delights. But when long shadows announce Jecca's return to "real life" and the big city, the lovers must decide: Can they survive the distance? And who will sacrifice the life they've created for themselves to be together?

A magical Regency re-telling of Beauty and the Beast: Beauty is Minette de Saint Saze, a lovely innocent who must save her twin sister's honour at the cost of her own virtue. The Beast is His Grace the Duke of Rochford, a bitter man with a heart as scarred as his own, once handsome, face. Minette reluctantly takes her sister's place in Camer Castle, the lair of the Beast, where she learns to know the real man behind the cynical mask Rochford presents to the world. She longs to heal his terrible hurt, yet she knows that, for her sister's sake, he must never suspect that the girl who is falling in love with him is not the society Beauty who accepted his fortune and scorned his passion. As love flames into desire, Minette comes to understand that the only true happiness she will ever know is in the arms of this damaged man who does not, and never can, belong to her.

From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling romance author Kasey Michaels comes the third in her ENTERPRISING LADIES series. A brash American, Thomas Joseph Donovan, arrives in London just in time to meet debutante Marquerite Balfour, young, beautiful, and very much in Donovan's way. It would appear she has some mischief afoot, mischief that could ruin Donovan's mission to arrange some "deliveries" to his country, hoping to avoid yet another war with England. Bring on a battle of wills, a battle of wits... and an attraction that can't be denied. **For a limited time, get two free books from Kasey > bit.ly/kaseymichaels (just copy and paste into your browser)**

From New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux, a suspensful romance about a woman who uncovers a powerful treasure—and to protect it, she’ll need the help of the man she can’t have…but can’t help falling for. What if your most closely guarded wishes suddenly began to come true? Graduate student Gemma Ranford wants the job cataloging the documents of one of Edilean’s oldest families so much that she is ready to do battle to get it. Desperate to finish her dissertation, she’s sure that investigating the Frazier family history will yield new information to invigorate her research. But she is surprised to find among the papers references to the legend of the Heartwishes Stone, a magical talisman said to grant wishes to anyone named Frazier. And as she spends more time with the family in their small Virginia town, she realizes that the most secret wishes of each of the Fraziers are coming true—and that she’s falling hopelessly in love with Colin, the Fraziers’ eldest son. But now that the Stone’s powers have been awakened, so have the designs of an international thief. Gemma and Colin must find the Stone before it can be used against the family but not before each of their deepest desires is fulfilled. . . .

Lady Celine Wexham seems the model British subject. French by birth but enjoying life in 1813 as a widowed English countess, she is in the unique position of being able to help those in need--or to spy for the notorious Napoleon Bonaparte. When Rees Phillips of the British Foreign Office is sent to pose as the countess's butler and discover where her true loyalties lie, he is confident he will uncover the truth. But the longer he is in her fashionable townhouse in London's West End, the more his staunch loyalty to the Crown begins to waver as he falls under Lady Wexham's spell. Will he find the proof he needs? And if she is a spy after all, will he do the right thing? Ruth Axtell deftly creates a world where black and white burst into a confusion of colors and no one is who they seem. Readers will be hooked from the very first scene to the final page.

In the enchanting world of "Yo Ni Ka: Hearts Unmasked," Writer Muttakanna, the imaginative pen name of Yogesh RD, invites readers to a moonlit alcove where mystery and love intertwine in a dance of laughter, revelations, and heartfelt emotions.Yazh and Yadhisa, entangled in the whimsical masquerade of "Yo Ni Ka," discover that love wears many disguises. As anonymous love letters unravel their emotions, Yazh's subtle jealousy sets the stage for a journey filled with comedic disguises, mistaken identities, and a grand finale charged with emotions.Kanna, the jester, and Kanimozhi, the wise confidante, add a sweet subplot with their blossoming romance, bringing laughter and warmth to the moonlit night.

Cinderella retold: Fae, vampires, shifters, and a Godmother who’ll grant you any wish—if you pay the price. Elle is desperate enough to do the one thing she promised herself she’d never do: bargain with the Godmother for a wish. But if she pays the price, it will leave her forever changed. So she makes the daring decision to lie to the Godmother. She’ll pretend to pay the price. Can she get away with her freedom before the Godmother finds out? ~ ~ ~ This is episode 3 of 6 of a SERIALIZED Cinderella retelling. It is not novel-length. Expect cliffhangers! Approximately 23,000 words or 100 print pages. **Prefer to binge-read all the episodes together? Look for City of Wishes: The Complete Cinderella Story** ~ ~ ~ In a world of fae, vampires and shifters, where wishes can be bought and bargained for, Elle is human, bound to her stepmother by a slave charm. Her only hope at freedom is to wish for it. But the Godmother rules the illegal wish trade, and the price she demands is steep. Is Elle willing to pay it?