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Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesFor widow Joanna Nelson, life presented constant hardships.Evicted from her home, she her two children sought refuge, which led them to rancher Aidan McKaslin's property. The kind but embittered cowboy couldn't turn her away, their agreement benefited them both. He sheltered her family, while she brought faith a woman's touch back into his world.When outside forces threatened their blossoming friendship, Aidan decided to take action. Could he convince the special woman to bind herself to him permanently or would he drive her away forever?

The rebel’s marriage proposal… To polite society Duncan McNabb, Lord Byrne, is the quintessential gentleman, occupied merely by fashion and flirtation. But Jenna de Warre knows his other identity – Duncan is also a hunted rebel! Bound to him by this deadly secret, Jenna soon finds herself drawn deeper into Duncan’s dangerous world – and falling ever more under his charismatic spell.When it seems the rebel lord returns her feelings, Jenna leaps at his proposal of marriage. But is she merely destined to be mistress to his cause?

ON THE FRONTIER OF A NEW LIFE… Tired and hungry after two days of travelling, Susanna Hopkins is just about at the end of her tether when her train finally arrives in Cheyenne. She’s bound for a new life in a Western garrison town. Then she discovers she doesn’t even have enough money to pay for the stagecoach!Luckily for her the compassionate Major Joseph Randolph is heading in the same direction. As a military surgeon, Joe is used to keeping his professional distance. But despite Susanna’s understated beauty he’s drawn to this woman who carries loss and pain equal to his own and has a heart which is just as hesitant and wary…‘Always original, always superb, Ms Kelly’s body of work is a timeless delight.’ – RT Book Reviews

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesShe’s been taught that pleasure is sinful… Now Miss Lily Beecham is determined to find out for herself! A chance meeting with a viscountess, and Lily is invited to the ball. Freed from dowdy gowns and worthy reading, Lily charms Society. Except for the cold, aloof – and wildly handsome – Mr Jack Alden.Lily soon learns that Jack’s cool demeanour is belied by the warmth of his kiss. But at the end of the Season she must return to bleak normality. Unless wicked Mr Alden can save her from a future of good behaviour…

Abiah's Heart Waged A Battle Of Its OwnAbiah Calder had always loved Thomas Harrigan. Always. But the war had contrived to make them enemies. Now that same war had bound them as man and wife. Yet did Thomas' heart's desire truly match her own?When Thomas Harrigan found Abby dying in an abandoned house, he risked everything to see her safe. No matter that he was a Yankee captain and she a loyal Rebel. She was all that had been good and true in his life – and he would claim her as his own; and damn the consequences.

Emmaline Carruthers Shed More Than Her Clothes Under the Brutal Western Sun…Her «citified» ways went next, along with her plans for a quiet, dignified life. Instead, she found herself bound to a hotheaded cowboy in a most inconvenient marriage!Ranch foreman Matthew Gerrity was used to having things go his way. So why was he having so much trouble getting his Eastern beauty of a wife to accept that he was the one in charge?

Things Were Different In The Wild WestAmelia Prescott just couldn't believe it when she woke up to find her legs entwined with those of the roguish Gabriel Hatch. But she had no time to reform the handsome reprobate, even if he did have more charm than could possibly be legal. Miss Amelia Prescott sure was something, Gabe decided.The Eastern do-gooder who'd braved the frontier to rescue her wayward brother had blossomed beneath the wide Western skies – and miraculously made his own jaded heart begin to thaw.

He'd Set His Sights On Vengeance, But Was Blindsided By Love Or lust. Or something mighty powerful. Whatever it was, Gabriel Hart felt pulled toward Trina McCabe, a feisty miss with the prettiest pout in the West. But he'd be damned if he'd let her sass and charms sidetrack him from getting his just revenge!A man with a mission, a man with a past, Gabriel Hart made Trina McCabe's pulse pound in echo to their train's thundering roar. Now, if only the former lawman could see how much he needed her, they'd be on board the Paradise Express!

10TH ANNIVERSARYShe'd Been The Tomboy Heiress And He, The Hired Hand Now things were a little different. He was Jake Rawlings, dedicated lawman, and she was Emily Prescott, woman on the run. But all Jake wanted was to get her to trust him enough to run straight into his waiting arms.Emily had never been denied anything by her family, until now. And if the man they were trying to keep her away from was the man she really wanted to marry, how come Jake was looking better all the time?

HOT ON THE TRAIL…Fletcher Hawk has only one thing on his mind–bounty! The Texas Ranger is in hot pursuit of a woman accused of murder. He'll track her down and claim his reward.But when he finds Savanna Cantrell, something makes him change his goal. Maybe it's her beauty, maybe it's because she is the cleverest woman he's ever met, maybe it's her innocence–but now he needs to convince her that she needs his help. With dangerous men on their trail, these two fiercely proud and independent people must learn to trust…and to love!

He will protect her at all costs… Darius of Faucon has been sent on a king’s mission – to protect the young widow of Thornson Keep until a husband can be found for her. A seemingly simple task for a noble knight – until he sets eyes on Marguerite, his one-time love…and Lady of Thornson!Though Marguerite was forced to wed another, she never let go of the passion she once shared with Darius – or the precious gift he unknowingly bestowed upon her. Now Darius is about to uncover the secret she has kept for five years…

Valorous, respected knight though he was, Jarrod Maxwell had always known the land of the heart was closed to him. Why then had capricious Destiny led him to aid Lady Aislynn Greatham…and made his soul yearn for impossible passion–and a forever love?Should she, Aislynn Greatham pondered, risk all she held dear–even betrothal to a childhood friend–to go on a journey with an enigmatic knight to find her missing brother? Convention muttered, «Nay!» But when she looked upon Sir Jarrod in all his warrior glory, her heart could not deny that she would follow this man–wherever he led!