Mills & Boon historical

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!

Hadrian Northmore returns home from making his fortune in Singapore only to find his younger brother dead from a duel. The brother also has inconveniently left behind an illegitimate child, born to the daughter of a noble family. Now with the daughter dead as well, the orphaned nephew is being cared for by his mother's sister, Lady Artemis Dearing. Lady Artemis does not want to give the boy up to Hadrian's care even though her own circumstances have now become more difficult, and she has no place to go. The most immediate solution is for Artemis and Hadrian to marry, even though neither find any pleasure in that idea.

"Her heart and hope long since shattered, Amethyst Dalby is content with her life as an independent woman. With wealth of her own, and no one to answer to, she is free to live as she pleases. Until a trip to Paris throws her into contact with the one man who still has a hold over her--the bitter but still devastatingly sensual Nathan Harcourt! Living as an artist, this highborn gentleman has been brought low by scandal--and he is determined to show Amethyst that life is much more fun if you walk on the dark side..."-- From back cover.

Lord Aldhurst rescues a cold, dazed lady one stormy night - and now the nameless beauty is residing in his home! He'll shelter her until she remembers where she comes from, but James can't deny how much he'd like her to stay - as mistress of his mansion!

Flirting with danger! Ten years ago, Drew Castlemain fled England, disowned by his family and branded a traitor. So returning to escort his new ward, Elyse Salforde, to her husband-to-be is not only frustrating, it's downright dangerous! Drew is honor-bound to protect Elyse, but when he discovers she is beautiful, intelligent and far too spirited for her own good, that's easier said than done! Drew is in no position to offer her anything, but when every touch is forbidden yet oh-so-delicious, he won't be able to fight temptation for long….

"He's the talk of the ton--for all the wrong reasons! Society's most outrageous--and popular!--escort Nicholas D'Arcy is renowned for his utmost discretion. So when he suddenly finds himself named and shamed by a jealous husband, he reluctantly accepts a summons to the countryside...a fate worse than death! Annorah Price-Ellis isn't what Nick is used to--innocent, feisty and decidedly uncomfortable with the spontaneous heat between them! Suddenly, London's most audacious lover is out of his depth, and in danger of revealing the real man behind the polished facade..."-- Page of cover.

England...a country torn in two by a bitter and bloody civil war. The handsome young king, Charles II, was on the run, ruthlessly pursued by Cromwell's Puritan forces. And with him, the man they called the King's Shadow, the legendary Sir Justin Douglas. Katherine Ashley had her own reasons for wanting to see him captured, for it was as Sir Justin's hands that her beloved John had died, and now she lived only for the vengeance that she prayed would bring peace at last to her tormented heart. But an ironic fate had decreed otherwise. Soon the Puritan woman and the King's man would be joined in an epic passion that still echoes through the centuries...

He remembers luminous grey eyes... and a mysterious gentle touch... Despite being unconscious for most of the night, Lucius has been accused of compromising a lady. She may not be an obvious beauty, dressed as she is in seaman's garb, but his rescuer is all woman – and now he must marry Miss Harriette Lydyard. The Earl of Venmore is lethally attractive, and Harriette knows she should refuse him. Only with her reputation in tatters she must face the consequences of her actions – by making a pact with this disreputable, dangerous devil of a man!

"Courting scandal since girlhood, free-spirited Lady Elizabeth Scarlet vows there is just one way to save her childhood friend from a loveless marriage: to kidnap him! But Nathaniel is furious. So angry that he challenges her to take their assignation to its natural conclusion and seduce him. When her inexperienced attempt flares into intense passion, Lizzie is ruined...and hopelessly, unexpectedly, in love with Nathaniel, the Earl of Waterhouse. Now the wild and willful Lizzie must convince Nat that they are a perfect match--in every way."--p. of cover.

Rumor has it that the Earl of Deben, the most notorious rake in Londoon and in need of an heir, has set aside his penchant for married mistresses and turned his skilled hand to seducing innocents! But if Lord Deben expects Henrietta Gibson to respond to the click of his fingers he can think again. For she knows perfectly well why she should avoid gentlemen of his bad repute: 1. One touch of his lips and he'll ruin her for every other man. 2. One glide of his skillful fingers to the neckline of her dress will leave her molten in his arms. 3. And if even one in a thousand rumors is true, it's enough for her to know she can never, ever trust a rake….

Her low standing as companion to the three neglected young wards of the aristocratic Marquis of Capel does not prevent Harriet Yorks from confronting the Marquis with his responsibilities towards them. She makes her bold assault on his London home - not for nothing is she called the Devil's Daughter - as the Marquis is leaving to fight a dangerous duel, and fiery Harriet's ill-timed interference there almost causes his death. To make amends, Harriet nurses the wounded Marquis, hoping that her tender care will win his heart. Yet other men are quicker to respond to her charms than Harriet's obstinate patient, who refuses to alter his low opinion of her. Perhaps jealousy is the answer? And what better rival for her affections than the gallant Lord Bruce Wendover, who is always at hand...

A hardened, battle-weary warrior, Reynaud has forgotten what it is to be in the company of a beautiful woman, to delight in her comfort and warmth.On his return to Granada, he is drawn to Leonor and senses that she could heal his hidden scars. She is set upon a dangerous path, a path that they travel together, becoming closer every day--every night. But such forbidden passion may be their undoing....

"Lady Henrietta Thorndike hides her lonely heart behind playing cupid - some might accuse her of interfering, but she prefers to think of it as improving other people's lives! But Robert Montemorcy knows it has to stop - his ward has just fled from a compromising situation in London, and the last thing she needs is to be embroiled in Henri's compulsive matchmaking! He bets Henri that she won't be able to resist meddling ... only to lose his own heart into the bargain!"--Publisher comments.

"That Stuart monster will never be my king!" Constance Aiken was no royalist When Cromwell fell she lost her ancestral estate. Then the Earl of Brede arrived in all his royalist splendor to take possession of her beloved home. Where was she to go? To her amazement the impetuous Earl swept her into a hasty marriage and off to the intrigue-ridden court of Charles II. There she struggled between the dictates of her Puritan conscience and growing love for her handsome husband. But, with such different backgrounds, could they find true love?

"Riding on a Sussex beach, Alexander Ellerdine fights through the waves to rescue a young lady trapped by the tide. He's instantly captivated by her beautiful face and dauntles spirit -- but as a smuggler with a tranished reputation Zan has nothing to offer a woman such as her. Marie-Claude is determined to unravel the mystery of her brooding rescuer. His passionate kisses are as dangerous as his reputation. The integrity in his eyes indicates he's a gentleman - but the secrets and rumours say that he's a rake beyond redemption ..."--Publisher description.

"Amelia Royston has made a name for herself amongst the London Ton as a brilliant matchmaker. Forever generous, she will do anything to help others' dreams come true. But the 28 year old society miss is beginning to give up hope that her own feet will ever be swept off the ground ... Then the 36 year old charismatic Earl of Ravenshead returns, and his disturbing presence tips Amelia's world upside down! He finally declares his intention to marry her - but is he only wanting a convenient bride?"--Publisher description.

"A pact...a bride...a secret never to be told! When Eva MacKay learns her father has bartered her off to a warrior from a neighboring clan, she has no choice but to run away, taking her dark secrets with her. Freedom is now within her grasp! Dutiful highlander Rob Mackintosh tracks down his runaway bride, only to be stunned by the fireworks that erupt between them. For behind Eva's timid smile lies a headstrong beauty, and Rob knows, no matter what, this marriage is going to be full of surprises!"-- Page of cover.

Antoinette Dubec arrives from France to the war-torn Mexico of 1866 to learn of the death of her soldier father. Who is the fierce Mexican Major who breaks the news? Why does he act so coolly towards her? Against his advice she decides to stay on in Mexico to unravel the events of her father’s death and avenge him. By so doing she becomes more involved with the strangely fascinating Major Chavez, the mystery of the amulet he always wears around his nexk and the woman who gave it to him. Her investigations lead her into high adventure, danger, and intrigue, jealousy and passion and eventually even prison before her father’s death is finally avenged.

Orlando Landucci knows all too well what darkness lies beneath Florence's dazzling splendour. And when his beloved sister is torn from him he will stop at nothing to avenge her death. But from the moment he lays eyes on innocent Isabella Spinola something inside him shifts. She is the kin of his sworn enemy, yet he feels compelled to protect her. With every forbidden kiss Orlando's sense of betrayal deepens - so when the time for vengeance comes will their bond be enough to banish the shadows for ever?

Physically and emotionally scarred, Lady Taryn knows no man would want her for a wife. Nonetheless, she's determined to free her father from his merciless overlord and enlists powerful warrior Killian MacDubh to help. He has his own motives for confronting the High King... Born a bastard, Killian longs to carve out a place for himself. Unaware of her true beauty, Taryn is an alluring distraction to his plan, but as traitors are revealed and loyalties tested, their forbidden love becomes the only thing worth fighting for!

With Scotland ready for battle, Henrietta Brody's only chance for survival is to journey with her enemy, the handsome Jacobite, Lord Simon Tremain. His protection awakens a forbidden desire in Henrietta. But torn between her past and her future, the Jacobite and the man, Henrietta must fight to resist this traitor's touch.