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In this sweeping Regency romance by multi-award-winning author Tabetha Waite, an adventurous sea captain and a roguish earl clash on the high seas, igniting a tempest of wit and forbidden desire that will steer your heart off course.An independent sea captain bent on chasing adventure.A rakish earl hungry for distraction.Together they navigate the tides of scandal and desire.Tassandra Devenport cares little for convention. As captain of her ship, she embraces freedom and life on the open water. But when tasked with teaching an arrogant aristocrat to sail, Tas finds her independent spirit tested.Fraser Castwell, Earl of Stanton, is accustomed to scandal. Yet as he spends time with the unconventional Tas, her fiery nature ignites an unexpected longing in him. As attraction builds during their sailing lessons, the earl fights temptation to maintain his carefree ways.But when gossip forces them into a fake engagement, deception threatens to sink their burgeoning romance. As Tas confronts painful secrets from Fraser's past, the smitten earl must prove he's ready to chart a new course.Can two independent hearts find harmony on turbulent seas? Or will the waves of scandal wash away their chance at love? Immerse yourself in this lush historical romance and uncover the desires of an adventurous sea captain and a roguish earl.

Rowan Scott, the Laird of Garrison wasn't in the market for a wife, but when he received a summons from the widow of a man he'd long admired, he wasn't about to deny her. If nothing else, he owed it to the colonel's memory. However, when he made the journey from Scotland to London, he hadn't been prepared for the gaming hell owner and matchmaker to approach him with a proposition. He considered leaving right then, but he wondered if it was time to put the ghosts of his past to rest and listen to what she had to say. Miss Beatrice Bookbinder was a woman long past the blush of youth. She had devoted her life to taking care of her ailing father while dealing with a stepfamily who cared nothing for her. On the heels of a devastating loss, Beatrice is sent to a private asylum by her stepbrother who is determined to get rid of her. She feels as though her fate is sealed, until Mrs. Dove-Lyon offers her a choice-continue the path that has been set before her or embark on a marriage to a complete stranger. She chooses the latter, not knowing that it might just be the best thing that has ever happened to her.

In this enchanting Regency romance by multi-award-winning author Tabetha Waite, a spirited landscape architect clashes with an enigmatic Duke, igniting a dance of wit and desire that will leave you breathless.An independent woman hoping to fulfill a dream.A duke who can't seem to ignore his attraction to the lady.Together they uncover their heart's desire.With a spirit that knows no bounds, Miss Iona Richards sets her sights on independence and greatness as a landscape architect in Burnham-On-Sea. However, her ambitious dream encounters an unexpected roadblock in the form of the enigmatic Duke of Rosewood. Thorpe Covington, the Duke of Rosewood, is deeply skeptical of Iona's abilities, yet undeniably drawn to her spirited nature. As she seeks to transform his cottage retreat, a captivating dance of wit and longing ensues between the two. Soon, the duke's stoic façade crumbles under Iona's charm, entwining their hearts in a journey of self-discovery and desire. In the enchanting realm of Burnham-On-Sea, passion, and ambition intertwine, and the Duke of Rosewood finds himself yearning for a love that surpasses society's expectations. In this heartwarming tale, Miss Iona Richards and the Duke of Rosewood uncover a love more vibrant and beautiful than any masterpiece they could have imagined. The Seaside Society of Spinster Series#1 A Duke, Love & Sunshine#2 Between a Rogue and the Deep Blue Sea#3 Drawing Hearts in the Sand

Miss Marlene St. Clair arrives at Rosedale Heights, the massive, mysterious estate in the heart of the Yorkshire moors, hoping to make a fresh start. With no other choice but to accept the position as a lady's companion in this far-off place, she soon learns that it isn't the calm future she had been seeking. The servants are somber and distant, and there is proof of strange happenings, as if the visions that keep plaguing her are not enough of a warning that something is amiss. Worse yet, Marlene finds herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic and handsome master of this place. With his cool demeanor and piercing gaze, she can't seem to resist him...and she isn't certain she wants to do so. There is something about this beautiful, young woman that Sir Alaric Gothry finds impossible to ignore. After answering an advertisement to become a companion for his elderly aunt, the moment Marlene enters his study, he is entranced, held prisoner by her spell. Unfortunately, he's also learned the hard lesson that trust is difficult to come by. His past does not allow him to get too close to anyone. He holds a compelling secret that, should it be discovered, would destroy him and the personal fortress that he's built for protection. As an adversary from his past begins to move in and threaten all he holds dear, Alaric has no choice but to act. He will do whatever is necessary to save Miss St. Clair from a miserable fate-even if it means giving up his own life in the process.

Five years have passed since Kiernan left with the Enchanter to focus on controlling her powers-and the emotions that govern them. She returns as a mature woman ready to take her place on the High Throne, but the High Oracle isn't ready to concede defeat just yet. While she was gone, he was busy building an army and training an apprentice-an old foe with whom Kiernan is all too familiar. Reign has never stopped thinking of Kiernan. Ever since she was gone, he vowed that he would be prepared to stand by her side as the Protector he was meant to be. But neither will his heart be denied. He intends to embark on a joyous homecoming, but the cool queen he meets is not the spirited girl he'd met for the brief time they were finally together. But is it only a front for the insecure woman behind the façade? As he helps her to overcome her doubts, darkness is closing in on them. Not until they embark on a quest that ends in chaos and battle, where Reign has to make a difficult choice on Kiernan's behalf, will he finally find himself worthy of her. But by then, will it be too late?

Secrets. Lies. And a second chance at love... Torn from the only man she'd ever loved by a tragic secret, Mara Miller has traveled a long and difficult road. From poverty and the workhouses, she's finally made a life for herself as the owner of a small haberdashery in London. With her companion, Big B, an African slave she'd helped escaped from a Brazilian slaver, she's made a fresh start. But when the past walks into her shop - in the form of the ever-handsome Roarke Garrott, Viscount Eversleigh - Mara feels her whole world crash to her feet. Thrust back into a web of lies, deceit, and manipulation, Mara is forced to face the one man she'd sworn to forget. For the past seven years, Roarke had sequestered himself in India to mourn Mara's death. Vowing to move on and put the past behind him, he returns to London, only to find himself gazing into those beautiful green eyes he believed he'd never see again. Now he's found her - alive and trying to deny who she was. A million feelings wash over him. Joy. Fury. Heartbreak. He would have the truth from her - of where she'd gone, and why -- but when trouble from the past finds Mara and Big B, the truth becomes secondary to saving Mara's life. After just learning that the woman he'd loved is alive, Roarke is not about to lose her again...

Lady Olivia Bevelstroke, the youngest of her half-sisters, has never cared much for the glittering social whirl of London. When her siblings decide to embark on a plan for independence without the strictures of marriage, they assumed she was just as excited about the prospect as they were-only she wasn't. Olivia prefers the quiet solitude of her books, rather than the company of others, but she misses her father's estate, Marlington Hall, most of all. There, she felt safe and loved and she is determined to return, whether it's in the midst of a snowstorm, or if the new heir wants her there or not. Miles Stone, the Duke of Gravesend, is a scarred recluse who wants nothing more than to leave his former life behind, as well as all the unpleasant memories that go along with it. The problem is the lady who has been on his mind ever since he pulled her from the freezing waters of the Thames and saved her life. When fate thrusts him into her path one winter's night, he is determined to ignore the stirrings of desire within him-until he realizes she has no idea who he is. Not only is it a blow to his pride, but he finds himself reluctant to tell her the truth. When he introduces himself as the new estate manager to the new Duke of Marlington, they embark on an unlikely friendship. But will the lies that separate them destroy it all?

Lady Calliope is the most carefree and spirited of all the Bevelstroke sisters. With her fiery, copper locks and adventurous nature, she is determined to make a name for herself. In an effort to pursue her dream of independence, she sets out for the coast of Lyme Regis to search for rare fossils. The problem is a particular viscount who is always in her way... Sebastian Ford, Viscount Blakely, has a certain weakness when it comes to redheads and finds Calliope's flirtatious personality quite irresistible. His sights are set on her, but she thwarts him at every turn, knowing him to be a complete scoundrel. When he arrives at the seaside town under the pretense that his curmudgeon of a grandfather wishes to take the waters for his health, the lady is furious, but it doesn't take much persuasion for her to succumb to his charms... Unfortunately, their growing happiness is threatened by the Marquess of Abersheem. He doesn't believe that Calliope is a good match for his grandson, and devises a plan to tempt Sebastian away. Is the passionate relationship Calliope and Sebastian have built strong enough to persevere? Or will they crumble under the first test of adversity?

An innocent woman. A loyal agent to the Crown. A path of deception that tests the bonds of love. After three years trapped in an abusive and loveless marriage, Lyra Coventry has been arrested for the murder of her husband, the Earl of Weston. Although she's innocent of the crime, she has no one to turn to for help, until Alister Ayles, the Duke of Albright, comes forward to offer his aid. The handsome duke takes her into his custody, saving her from a jail cell. But Lyra doesn't suspect Alister's ulterior motive - to prove her guilty of treason - as she slowly loses her heart to a man who is far more than he seems... Alister Ayles leads a secret life. To the ton, he is a dullard, the subject of ridicule. But as a highly respected agent for the Crown, he's discovered a higher purpose by protecting his country. Now he's faced with his toughest investigation to date, uncovering a plot against the Crown...and discovering whether or not Lyra, the woman he let slip through his fingers years ago, is a traitor. Nothing is as it seems, and as the plot unravels, the dangers to them increase. He struggles to keep his feelings for her contained, but when it comes down to a test of loyalty, will he stand strong, or fall prey to his desires?

Lady Isadora Bevelstroke has always been the most solemn and straitlaced of all of her sisters. But as the eldest member of the family, and with a particular head for business, from an early age she has learned not to distract herself with nonsensical behavior. She is determined to succeed as a woman of independent means, and no one doubts her ability to do so. She is quickly making a name for herself, and with the funds to help ease her entrée into a man's world, she is confident that nothing can stand in her way. There is one man, however, who causes the strangest sensations to course through her... Remington Fletcher, the Marquess of Osgood, has always respected the dark-haired beauty. She is intelligent, mature, and doesn't bother with flirtatious glances to get her way. She is direct and he finds her bold manner quite refreshing. The problem is that he can't seem to charm her into more than a friendly acquaintance. Deciding that he must content himself with a passing fancy, when fate continues to thrust them into each other's path, he realizes that there is quite a bit more to the lady than she wants to let on. She has given up everything at the expense of her own happiness, and he wants to show her that allowing someone to lean on isn't always a bad thing.