Historical Mystery Romance

Twenty-seven -year-old Abigail Gifford, a writer, raised in a London orphanage, travels to Big Bend Texas to meet her biological aunt, Miss Hannah Comstock, her only living relative for the first-time, to learn more about her mother’s family. However, it turns out that Auntie Hannah, an outspoken Texas native battle-ax, who has invited Abigail to stay at her house for the summer, had, in fact, left for Mexico before her arrival to pursue an old lover of hers, leaving Abigail on her own to do, or to discover her surroundings with only Maggie, her aunt’s feisty Irish housekeeper to keep ...

Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes must solve a mysterious locked-room murder at London's exclusive Diogenes Club. But Lucy is still coping with the traumatic after-effects of their last case, and her romantic relationship with a handsome young police detective is growing more complex. Emotions intensify and the dangers become life-threatening as they find themselves drawn into lethal conflict with the most ruthless gang leader in London.

Paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas treks into the dangerous Honey Island Swamp in search of a forbidden convent where all the sisters are vampires When French Quarter detective Wyatt Thomas is awakened from a dark dream by his cat Kisses, he witnesses an eerie funeral procession from the balcony of his Chartres Street apartment. Riding in the limousine ahead of a hearse is his former lover, Desire Vallee - the first time he’s seen her since she became a nun and entered a convent. Desire’s skin is ashen, her once dark hair now ghostly white. He's left with a single clue. Is Desire in ...

An arranged marriage. True love. A lost letter that threatens to ruin it all. Lord Mallon had only met his future wife one time when they were both children. When a beautiful young lady piques his interest, he is thrilled to learn that the woman he desires is the same woman he is supposed to marry. *** Lady Elizabeth has always known that she will marry Luke, Earl of Mallon. Although she bears some sadness in knowing that she will not marry for love, she trusts her parents’ choice. She cannot believe her luck when a man she mysteriously meets and falls for ends up being none other than ...

England, 1487—Ludovic Sumerford knows he'll never see a penny from his father's estate. His three older brothers will make sure of that. Fortunately, his smuggling venture brings in more than a few sovereigns. But when he tells a local woman about the sudden death of her brother, money is the least of his worries. Meanwhile, King Henry's insecurity is testing the country to breaking point. He quietly seethes and plots, while rumors of a man claiming to be the rightful heir to the throne of England cause poor decisions.

Miss Penelope Monckton, just returned from nursing with Florence Nightingale's in Crimea, has come to the country estate of one of the most scandalous men in England, Lord Rickarby—nicknamed Rakerby—to collect a bequest from his late wife, her childhood friend Millie. But something about Millie's death doesn't sit right with Penny. A celebrated painter, Joss, Lord Rickarby, knows Miss Penelope Monckton only from the letters she sent to his late wife during her time nursing in a war zone.

"Mr. Van Dorn, I'm sorry. . . but I must inform you that your brother is . . ." Yokohama, Japan, 1873. Japan has opened up to the world after almost three hundred years of self-imposed isolation and is rapidly developing. Nelson Van Dorn, a former New York City police detective, has sailed for Yokohama, expecting to start a new life by going into the silk exporting business with his younger brother, Warren, whom he plans to meet there, only to learn that his brother has died in a mysterious fire, that he was an opium addict, and that he has left Nelson in debt. To pay off this debt, Nelson ...

‘Another Cold War Thriller.’ Thaddeus Fogg continually evaded capture by Stalin’s KGB and the East German Stasi while operating behind The Iron Curtain of Europe’s Eastern Bloc. Despite a ‘Kings Ransom’ placed on his head, Thaddeus Fogg remained at large for the duration of The Cold War, which was to last four decades. Meanwhile, the threat of Nuclear Armageddon overshadowed the Free World. The likelihood of the outbreak of Nuclear War was a distinct reality. The phantom spy possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Eastern Bloc and fluency in German and Russian languages. ...

In The Highlander’s Song, Irish harper Siobhan O’Brien carries coded messages hidden in her music—secrets that could save her father or spark war. At Castle MacLeod, her mission collides with Alasdair MacLeod, a duty-bound Highlander torn between suspicion and desire. As danger mounts, so does their forbidden bond. With betrayal closing in, Siobhan and Alasdair must choose between loyalty and love in a world where every melody hides a secret—and every heart carries a risk.

Part two in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist A dire situation Mr. Solomon Drydale and his team are reeling. After only a single act of mayhem by underworld lord Apothecary Jack, one of their group is down and another is missing. An urgent plea Desperate, Sol acts on his forbidden knowledge of an agent for the Crown who is known only to the highest levels of government—le petit prince, master of disguises. He defies his superiors and asks the Prince for help. A hazardous hunt Now, the team must learn to work with a new member to save one ...

Schemes, Séances, and Spine-Chilling Suspense—A Medium’s Tricks Turn Deadly! When a frantic plea from a former client lands on their doorstep, Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes are pulled into the shadowy world of spiritual scams and sinister secrets. Miss Shepperton fears her wealthy aunt has fallen under the spell of the infamous Madame Yolanda, a fraudulent medium with a dangerous reputation. Lucy exposes Yolanda’s tricks with ease—but the case takes a deadly turn when the trusting aunt is found murdered, and Yolanda is the last person seen at the scene. Determined to uncover the ...

Heartwarming Regency romances filled with mystery, intrigue, surprising twists, and of course, love! An Earl’s Agreement An arranged marriage turns dangerous when he will stop at nothing to make her his bride! Will her hero prevail? Married to a Marquess After her wedding day, Alice never saw her husband again. She must now take charge of her own life if she is to ever know happiness! A Viscount’s Second Chance Henry is thrilled to have a second chance at love, but he risks losing Eleanor again when a scandal threatens to tear them apart! A Duke for Christmas Isabella did not want to ...

Storms, Secrets, and Schemes on Lake Windermere! At England’s favorite summer retreat, Sherlock Holmes, Lucy, and their companions trade Baker Street for breezy straw hats and seaside disguises—but danger follows them even on holiday. While searching for their missing ally, Amy Thiel, they stumble upon another mystery: the sudden disappearance of a prominent attorney’s wife. The charade soon unravels. Flynn is recognized by his old foe, the infamous assassin known as the Burner, and narrowly survives an ambush. Meanwhile, Holmes and Lucy investigate a decades-old tragedy involving a ...

Sarah is torn between believing her eyes or trusting her heart. After enduring a year of mourning, Miss Sarah Walters arrives in London. When she meets the Earl of Linfield, she wants to get to know him better. After witnessing a shocking scene, Sarah is left wondering whether or not Lord Linfield is the gentleman she thought him to be. Is there a darker side to his character that will turn her away from him forever? Sarah learns more information, and she is caught up in a potential scandal that could ruin any chance she has at happiness. She does not know whom among the ton she can trust. ...

In The Highlander’s Lost Love, archaeologist Fiona Hayes is thrust back in time to medieval Scotland after uncovering a mystical amulet. There, she meets Callum MacGregor, a Highland laird fighting to protect his clan and resisting the pull of a love that defies centuries. As danger rises and destiny tightens its grip, their bond is tested by prophecy, betrayal, and sacrifice. In a world divided by time, can love rewrite history? Or will it be lost to legend?

An earl’s wager turns into a London scandal that threatens to ruin Lady Ellen’s and Lord Hartley’s lives. Lady Ellen’s first London Season is a very exciting time. Her dear friend, Lady Charlotte, has been kind enough to introduce her to many eligible gentlemen. However, Lady Charlotte also warns her to stay away from known rogues, such as Lord Hartley. Lord Hartley has no interest in marriage for the time being and certainly does not believe in love. He is fully aware of his bad reputation, but does not care one jot! When Lord Mallon makes a bet with him that he will not be able to...

In The Selkie’s Highlander Magic, Highland healer Moira MacLeod rescues an injured selkie prince—unwittingly awakening a bond that could change both their worlds. Finnian, cursed and hunted, never expected to trust a human. But Moira’s touch sparks more than healing—it sparks hope, passion, and prophecy. As danger looms and love deepens, they must defy curses, dark magic, and fate itself. In a land of myths and power, only love can tip the balance between salvation and ruin.

Tiggy D’Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, learns that her father – Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe – has died. Trusting her instincts, Tiggy moves to the remote wilds of Scotland and takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals. Working on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, she is employed by the enigmatic and troubled laird, Charlie Kinnaird.

Nettie Clayton’s well-planned life is stolen in a few moments when Josh McClintock mistakes her window for that of her carousing neighbor. Never mind that Nettie’d had a crush on Josh since they met. Because of his carelessness, she loses her coveted teaching position, the community’s respect, and her father’s high opinion of her. Josh McClintock’s free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt end after his birthday celebration. He works hard by day on the family ranch; he plays just as hard on weekends. He loves being single to play the field of willing females and has no plan to marry ...

Viscount Matthew Leighton is convinced that virtue has vanished from the ballrooms of London. Disillusioned by ambitious debutantes, he hides behind a mask of foppish charm, hoping to ward off fortune hunters. But his elaborate ruse backfires when he finds himself unexpectedly engaged to Amaryllis Sinclair—a quiet country girl forced into the glittering chaos of society and urged to play the flirt. Thrown together by obligation and bound by secrets, Matthew and Amaryllis soon find themselves drawn into the shadows of a murder scandal. As they untangle the mystery, each must confront the ...