THE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADY Lady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised. THE EARL WITH A REPUTATION IN HIS PAST Philip Willcott, the Earl of Chambrook has found himself without an heir. With no other options and a less than stellar reputation, he seeks out the ton's most notorious matchmaker to let her roll the dice for a suitable match. After sharing a kiss with the stunning Lady Cecelia and realizing she has confused him for another man, one far more reputable than himself, he does not correct her mistake for fear of discouraging her interest. After all, he has always been able to charm women into forgiving him. CAN THEY EVER BE A MATCH? When opposites attract and mistaken identities come to light, this matchmaking gone awry might possibly be a duplicitous matchmaking scheme gone exactly right. **Previously published in A Midsummer Night's Romance anthology.

THE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADY Lady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised. THE EARL WITH A REPUTATION IN HIS PAST Philip Willcott, the Earl of Chambrook has found himself without an heir. With no other options and a less than stellar reputation, he seeks out the ton's most notorious matchmaker to let her roll the dice for a suitable match. After sharing a kiss with the stunning Lady Cecelia and realizing she has confused him for another man, one far more reputable than himself, he does not correct her mistake for fear of discouraging her interest. After all, he has always been able to charm women into forgiving him. CAN THEY EVER BE A MATCH? When opposites attract and mistaken identities come to light, this matchmaking gone awry might possibly be a duplicitous matchmaking scheme gone exactly right. **Previously published in A Midsummer Night's Romance anthology

THE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADYLady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised. THE EARL WITH A REPUTATION IN HIS PASTPhilip Willcott, the Earl of Chambrook has found himself without an heir. With no other options and a less than stellar reputation, he seeks out the ton's most notorious matchmaker to let her roll the dice for a suitable match. After sharing a kiss with the stunning Lady Cecelia and realizing she has confused him for another man, one far more reputable than himself, he does not correct her mistake for fear of discouraging her interest. After all, he has always been able to charm women into forgiving him. CAN THEY EVER BE A MATCH?When opposites attract and mistaken identities come to light, this matchmaking gone awry might possibly be a duplicitous matchmaking scheme gone exactly right. **Previously published in the A Midsummer Night's Romance anthology in 2021

Oxfordshire, England, 1821 Devastated by the disappearance of his sister, the Earl of Stranraer has gone to extraordinary lengths to find the notorious rake responsible, and enters his household incognito to wreak his vengeance. But his enemy has an unexpected protector--the innocent but headstrong Miss Cassandra Blythe. Cassie is determined to learn the art of seduction. But she is blindsided by her body's thrilling response to the wrong man--a mysterious servant who shows up at the most inauspicious moments to spoil her lessons in love with warnings of her imminent ruin. When she learns the handsome servant's identity and the reason for his deception, she resolves to help Stranraer, but only if he abandons his vow to destroy his enemy. The earl is sorely tempted to give the meddlesome beauty a lesson in seduction she'll never forget. But she turns the tables, and he gets his own lesson in forgiveness...and love. Each book in the Wayward in Wessex series is STANDALONE: * Distracting the Duke * Unmasking the Earl * Vanquishing the Viscount

From New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes the first book in a playful Regency series where the girls of Lady Finch’s Finishing School grow into ladies who have no intention to ever marry... A wallflower no one wants… Miss Hannah Bexley is a friend to everyone and would be the perfect bride, if only she wasn’t such a hoyden. Perhaps that is why no man has made an offer of marriage… Not that it matters. The life of a country spinster will do quite nicely. That is until she’s approached by the Earl of Brightstone to assist him in becoming more appealing in his search for a wife. She readily agrees. After all, they would never suit. Not when he follows the rules and she breaks them. Not when he overthinks everything and she’s so very impulsive. Not when he’s looking to marry and she knows she’ll never receive a proposal. But hearts have a way of defying even the most pedantic minds and opposites often create the brightest sparks…

More than 1,000 5-star reviews. Three irresistible stories with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure. The first three historical Regency romances of the Hold Your Breath series from K.J. Jackson.

Cullen Duffie, a Highland warrior and charming rogue, is the new chief of Clan MacDonald. Determined to prove he’s not his father, Cullen works to secure his clan against the English. When a woman washes onto Islay’s shores, Cullen protects her from his uncles’ schemes. Waking up not knowing who she is or where she comes from, Rose is at the mercy of the man who found her. Unable to speak from the swelling around her throat from a rope tether, she learns as much as she can about the new world around her and the powerful, sword-wielding Highlander who has sworn to protect her. Through dreams and flashes of her past, Rose begins to rebuild her memories. But the more she recalls about the horror she escaped, the more she realizes the jeopardy she is bringing to Islay, Clan MacDonald and the Highlander who has captured her heart. Each book in the Highland Isles series is STANDALONE: * The Beast of Aros Castle * The Rogue of Islay Isle * The Wolf of Kisimul Castle * The Devil of Dunakin Castle

Felicity's husband, dashing Major Nathan Carraway, has disappeared into war-torn Spain. Left alone, Felicity discovers a dark secret behind her whirlwind marriage and flees to England. By day she banishes every thought of her husband, but by night she's haunted by memories of their intensely passionate wedding night…. Five years on, Felicity has just taken the hand of a dangerously handsome dance partner. She's about to come face-to-face with her commanding husband— back to claim his runaway bride!

A wallflower who trips through life… Lady Elizabeth Ashbrook is something of a klutz. Only this time the quiet, bookish young lady has literally fallen directly into the path of none other than the notoriously rakish Earl of Darington. When an accidental encounter appears rather compromising, Lady Elizabeth does what any sensible young lady would, and declares they are engaged. Even rakes can act the gentleman when necessary and Lord Darington does so by allowing her lie to stand, thus saving her reputation with the ridiculous claim. After all, they only need to be “betrothed” for a few weeks before calling their engagement off. And it will be called off. Lord Darington is enticing, smooth-talking, and as sure in his footing as he is in his own confidence. That is to say, he is everything Lady Elizabeth is not and the kind of gentleman that should make any lady guard her heart. In all possible ways, they are entirely ill-suited for one another…aren’t they?