A forced groom. A switched bride. And a lot of lies. THE GROOM Lord Gillian Tremayne has everything. Society embraces him. Women love him. Men emulate him. He's rich. Intelligent. Eligible. Tall. Incredibly handsome. Charming. And trapped. There's nothing worse than marriage to Helene Bingham - a blackmailing, evil-spirited woman with a soiled reputation... Except the woman behind the wedding veil. HIS BRIDE Helene Bingham's had more than enough trouble in her short life. And nobody's ever around to help. That's why she invented Brandy - the wench of loose morals, sharp tongue, and fast reflexes. Brandy finds it a grand jest to stand in for her cousin at the wedding, and there's a bonus: It saves Helene, too. At least, until her groom finds out... A HONEYMOON Helene's quick, but even she has trouble keeping up with her new husband. He's the only one she can't fool. He's got wit to go with his handsome face, honor to match his words, kisses that seduce, and sensual skills... Oh my! Where is Brandy when she needs her?

The splendors of the king's court, A world of intrigue, lust, and high fashion, And a forbidden love. 1750. France. Giselle has everything. A position in the highest of places - French aristocracy. Noble antecedents as the only daughter of a powerful man - the Comte d'Antillion. Rich, wine growing acreage for her dowry - Savignen Valley. A powerful husband - the Duc de Berchald. Security as chatelaine of the family's castle - Chateau Berchand. And yet, she has nothing. In the world of high French society, purity has no value. Love, even less. The world revolves around intrigue and power plays, decadence and debauchery, self-indulgence and sin, violence and lust. And losing her heart changes everything. Illicit love isn't just sinful. It's foolish. It makes one vulnerable. Weak. For in the world in which Giselle was born, love is just another weapon.

A Military Man of Honor A Woman in Desperate Circumstances A Dangerous Deception… 1843 Only the bravest of souls live on the streets of Cairo. And the most desperate… Raised an orphan in the mission, branded a bastard, and lusted after, Averill had no choice. She couldn’t stay. It wasn’t safe. And she didn’t belong. She doesn’t belong anywhere. Nothing hides her vivid blue eyes and artistic talent. But she’s safe on the streets, as long as no one looks too close. A foreign soldier with an eye for detail could destroy her world. The only thing worse is going back. Captain Andrew Tennison has a secret mission, a bent for intrigue, and a taste for danger. What he doesn’t have is any desire to assume his position in England as heir to an earldom. Undercover work in Her Majesty’s service is exactly what he likes. The last thing he needs is to become entangled with a woman of unusual beauty whose existence is in peril. But someone has to step in. …and alter fate.

A passionate, emotional, action-packed story set against the violent and volatile backdrop of 14th-century Scotland. When her family is wiped out by Clan FitzHugh, Morganna KilCreggar makes a vow to gain justice. Tall, fit, and a weapons expert with formidable skill and perfect aim, Morganna becomes the "lad" Morgan and squire to her enemy, Alexander, the youngest FitzHugh. When desire breaks through Morgan's secret and she and Zander becomes lovers, he surprises her by surpassing all her dreams

A life ruled by vengeance. A game called deception. A world where the heartless triumph. Western Caribbean 1811 Sent to hell with his future stolen, sixteen-year-old Cord had few choices—none of them pretty. Years of slaving for the British Navy honed his frame. The strong survive, so he got strong. The most brutal prosper... he gained brutality. Only the truly heartless win. And he wasn't losing. He had one goal—revenge. Turning mutineer and pirate was another choice. An easy one. The career change gained him a price on his head, but it also brought freedom, and that gave him the means. Cord will do anything to get revenge. Anything. When the pirate captain offers pay for seducing and then ruining an innocent, it sounds too easy. Linna Daniels is a society darling. Rich. Spoiled. Beautiful. Pursued by all the eligible bachelors. Her cold demeanor only sharpens desire. But then her father's actions change everything. Overnight she's outcast. Locked in scandal she didn't create. Her marital prospects ruined. Her life at a standstill. Linna is not taking this without a fight. She needs an escape. A husband. A dupe. She doesn't care who—or what—he is. She's known as cold and heartless. It's time to prove it.

The Queen's Favorite The Widow A forced Union 1592 - Elizabethan England Devon Hildebrand is the queen's favorite courtier. Required to do her bidding. But when she orders him to marry the oft-widowed outcast, things get very interesting Very quickly. He doesn't want anything to do with his new wife. The fact that she hides behind unflattering attire and lengthy widows' weeds suits him just fine. He doesn't know he's wed to one of the richest and most beautiful women in the kingdom. No one knows the truth. It's safer that way. Bessie has been forced to the altar many times. this is the first time, she's had a handsome, youthful, manly husband. One, who would betray the most powerful woman in the world. Who is she by comparison? Why, Devon has the moral fortitude of snake, and exhibits even less honor. He needs to learn that there is more to life than good looks and a manly physique. It will be her pleasure to teach it to him, too.

Sweeping from the cultured salons of 19th-century London to the wild Scottish Highlands, Jackie Ivie's seductive new novel weaves the tale of a desperate lady and a ruthless laird whose only common ground is the territory of desire. . . A Lady Of Ice Beautiful and elegant, Elise, the Duchess of Wynd, has survived among the nobility by carefully cultivating a façade of cutting wit and heartlessness. Nothing ruffles her. And no man can break through her defenses. . . A Man Of Fire A fierce Scottish warrior, Colin is the new Duke of MacGowan and—in polite circles—looked upon as no better than a barbarian. Nevertheless, he is a lord who brooks no defiancé. . .and holds no rein on his pleasures. . . A Promise Of Passion Colin's very presence ties Elise's sharp-edged She is all too aware that he could be the answer to her prayers—or her worst nightmare. For Elise harbors secrets that could change the course of both their lives. But before she can reveal them, she must make the wild knight her own. . .