Steamy Romance Historical

In a New York library, my quiet life collided with Jack's wild one when an ancient map flung us into medieval London. "Buckle up," he smirked, lighting a spark of adventure in me. "Opposites on a quest," I mused as we embarked on a treasure hunt through time. Each challenge drew us closer, his bold spirit clashing with my caution, igniting unexpected flames. In the shadow of history, our pursuit wasn't just about the treasure. "We're quite the pair," Jack joked, amidst our bickering and banter. Yet, with every shared danger and fleeting touch, a surprising bond formed. As the quest deepened...

"Incredibly romantic! A real page turner from start to finish. Highly recommend!" Julia Kowalski - Cariboo Books & Things "Prepare to set sail on a spicy romance. Victoria is sweet and likeable while Greyson is swoonworthy." Cat Jensen-Davis - Bridgewater Books Fate brought them together once; twice makes it destiny.Incredibly stubborn and compassionate, Victoria Porter is the kind of girl who once smuggled a meal out of a high society dinner to donate to an orphan; a boy who would grow up to be Captain Greyson MacKenzie, privateer for the British Crown. Victoria’s refusal to wed a cruel,...

♥ He looks like a rancher, but when he reveals who he really is, my life changes in a moment. ♥ I've never seen more than my boring life as a waitress in Nevada. When a handsome alien rancher offers to show me the universe, can I follow my heart? A stranger came to my rescue on a chilly fall night, and it turns out this stranger is a local rancher who wants to know me better. I thought I was stuck being a small-town spinster, but Tom is everything I've dreamed of and more -- a lot more. He is polite, courteous, and the chemistry between us is out of this world. But the police think Tom ...

For fans of steamy regency romance like Julia Quinn's Bridgerton and the comedic writing of Tessa Dare, author Marie Leick presents the stories of the Lane siblings – Edward, the Duke of Millington, his brother Miles, and his half-sister Franny, who reside at Audrey Manor. When they were children, Edward and Poppy promised to marry each other. They sealed the deal with a sweet and innocent first-time, peck of a kiss. Little did either of them know that summer day along the river would be the last time they saw each other for a very, very long time. By the time Edward Lane, the Duke of ...

She needs an out from London society. She didn’t realize she’d get an in with pirates. Agatha is the perfect example of how a lady should act in polite society. But when she mistakes a man for a pirate and shares a secret kiss with him, she takes the only logical next step. She climbs aboard his ship. Jude, the Duke of Sutherton, has escaped the ton for as long as he could. Now he finds himself wrapped around the body of a lady—the likes he swore off—and he’s kissing her like there’s no tomorrow. When she sneaks onto his ship, he really should send her home. Only he can’t, ...

He is obsessed with her perfect beauty; she yearns for love and passion. Clarissa Blakeney is determined to overcome the disgrace of her background by becoming a paragon of impeccable behavior. But behind her flawless manners and cool façade, she is a woman who yearns for passion and love. Now in her third season, her guardian insists that she must marry or return to his house to look after his children. Clarissa’s perfect world is thrown into chaos when Viscount Anthony Donnington, a connoisseur of beauty and an artist, persists in pursuing her. But someone doesn't want them to be ...

Miss Harriet Witherspoon inherits a grand estate… with one peculiar condition: she must spend thirty nights under the same roof as the (utterly infuriating) Captain Alec Hargrove, a war hero named in the late lord’s will for reasons no one quite understands. With only one bedroom warm enough to sleep in and servants who delight in matchmaking, the pair are soon stuck in a battle of wills, wit, and wildly inconvenient desire. To preserve her reputation—and keep the scandal sheets from circling—they agree to a false engagement. But thirty nights in the same house, with only one warm ...

She loves an irredeemable rake, always has. He has no clue. Until...they each start working on their dreams together Lady Charlotte loves to see other people's dreams come true, but now she's wondering when it's her turn. When she agrees to help her friend with her new gardening business, she can't admit to herself that it's for selfish reasons: she wants to be close to the man she's loved since childhood. Davin has just become the Duke of Beauford and he has no clue what he's doing. Especially when he gets roped into helping plan a wedding. What's a duke doing planning a wedding? He ...

The Widow and the Wild One A Gilded Passions Novel By Verity Ashbourne Lady Evelyn Greystoke has obeyed every rule—until her husband’s final will demands she break them all. Forced to abandon the glittering salons of London for a crumbling estate in the wilds of Yorkshire, she finds herself face-to-face with Rafe Blackmoor—the illegitimate son of a duke, a brooding recluse scarred by war and betrayal. Rafe wants nothing to do with the sharp-tongued widow invading his sanctuary. But when Evelyn unearths locked rooms, buried secrets, and whispers of a scandal that tie their fates ...

He who tames a wild heart can rule the world... When Jofurr Ronolf travels South to claim his Uncle's throne and rich farmland, he must learn his people's new ways. After years of raiding he is unaccustomed to such a settled life style or the comforts of home. When he spies the beautiful woman swimming alone, he is instantly smitten. But when he tries to approach her, she runs away. Adisla lives between two worlds. The daughter of a Viking woman and a Saxon man, she is neither accepted nor embraced by either. Her place among the Vikings is tenuous at best, forcing her to support herself and...

Claimed by the Highland Warrior A Fierce Highlander. A Vengeful Maiden. A Passion That Could Destroy Them Both. Lena Fraser was raised on steel and vengeance. When her home is reduced to ashes and her father falls to the blade of the ruthless warlord Tavish MacTavish, she swears an oath of blood—to hunt him down and see him slain. But when she finally confronts the feared Highland warrior, her plans unravel in the most shocking way. Tavish is not the monster she believed. And the truth about her father’s betrayal is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Taken as Tavish’s prisoner...

Sabrina understands that the Fenmore name isn't as prestigious as it once was. Now, she and her brother, Tobias, must do the unthinkable to get by. They have mastered the skill of stealing like Picasso had mastered the art of painting. On a beautiful sunny day, while scoping out the Liverpool Harbor for her next victim, Brina steals from a man her inner voice warned her against. Sir Simon Remington now has a vendetta. Find the girl who stole his deceased father's money clip and get it back. All he has is a first name, and no one else seems to know her. A deal is made, and their two very ...

A harrowing story full of romance and danger, A Lady's Escape follows along as our heroine inadvertently finds herself caught in the seedy underbelly of London crime, and is forced to help a man she can’t trust in order to have even a small chance of keeping her life. Emily Beaumont fled to London to put space between herself and her now ex-fiancé, who was caught in a compromising position with another woman. Swearing off all men entirely, she’s out for a drive to clear her head when she encounters a woman in need of help. Unfortunately, the woman in need is actually a thief and pulls ...

An exciting story full of romance and fun, A Lady's Refrain follows the journey of our heroine who unwittingly becomes embroiled in a plot that threatens to end the perfect life she's spent a decade working towards. One moment. That’s all it took to ruin the years of planning Miss Violet Radcliffe had dedicated to making her dreams come true. Well, one moment and one man would be more accurate. Compromised by a man she’d never met before that fateful night when he saved her life, Violet must now find a way out of the dangerous mess she inadvertently stumbled upon or else her dreams… ...

Abducted and facing ruin, can Elizabeth's wits save her from a dastardly plot? And will Mr. Darcy find her in time? When a false friend tricks Elizabeth, she is abducted by carriage from Meryton and carried hours away to a bawdy house. If Mr. Darcy does not rescue and pay her ransom, she will be sold to the highest bidder. Elizabeth must depend on her wits to survive. But the clock is ticking. Will Mr. Darcy choose to risk his life for the woman he secretly loves but who despises him? And if so, can he rescue her before it's too late? This 40,000 word steamy Pride and Prejudice variation ...

Time is running out to save Jane from ruin. Elizabeth turns to the one person who can help her. . .but is Darcy a knight or a scoundrel? It's her one chance to save her sister, but when Elizabeth pleads for Darcy's assistance, he cannot help but take advantage of having the woman he wants to wed in his debt. The bargain they strike is for one night only. . .or is that what Darcy wants Elizabeth to believe? Despicably Darcy's is a Pride and Prejudice sensual romance variation for readers who enjoy Darcy with a sensual edge and Elizabeth succumbing to his tender mercies. . .

♥ All I want out of life is everything. He’s a slippery, mysterious stranger who stole into my bedroom one night. Can I leave everything I know behind to follow my heart and this alien warrior? ♥ When I stepped onto the shores of Catalina, I never expected my whole would change on this vacation. Catalina Island, off the coast of California, is an island of parties, beaches, and summertime fun in 1956. But not for me. I want more than my boring life has to offer – more than party dresses, wedding plans, and people thinking I'm just a pretty blonde. One night, a mysterious, watery ...

Their love defied kingdoms. Now, it must defy fate itself. Haunted by the memory of his forbidden love, Prince Everald risks everything to escape the suffocating grip of the English crown. With war looming and betrayal lurking in every corner, he flees the palace in disguise, shedding his title to search for the only woman who ever truly knew his heart—Abigall. Enduring grueling labor in a foreign court’s kitchen, Everald becomes a shadow among the servants, following whispers that may lead him back to her. Lady Abigall, bound to Scottish royalty and torn between loyalty and love, ...

Escape to the enchanting world of Victorian England with Abigail Adams’s spellbinding new novel, The Duke’s Forbidden Passion! Meet Lady Arabella Chester, the spirited and rebellious daughter of a powerful lord, determined to carve her own path. Her world turns upside down when she crosses paths with the notorious Duke of Edinburgh, Alexander Smith. This chance meeting ignites a magnetic attraction that defies their better judgment and societal norms. Experience the thrilling tension as Arabella and Alexander grapple with their forbidden love. Will they choose the luxurious life they ...

Mr. Darcy is determined Elizabeth will know how ardently he admires her ... When he unexpectedly discovers Elizabeth touring his estate he grabs this second chance at romance, determined to show her... everything.... Elizabeth is nonplussed at Mr. Darcy's changed behavior. Soon she appreciates how much he has changed along with the depth of his admiration and desire.... Pemberley's Secret is an 11,000 word historical romance short story and Pride and Prejudice steamy variation featuring passionate romance, Pride Prejudice characters, seduction, intimate, second chance Regency romance, ...