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(0)Catherine Bilson
Four short stories set in the beloved world of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice which explore missing scenes and paths not taken in the original story.
A Slip and a Trip
This little Mis-step takes place at the dance at Lucas Lodge, at which Elizabeth declines Darcy's offer of a dance. Though in canon, Jane and Bingley aren't mentioned as even being present, they must surely have been there.
The Darcy Inquisition
The Scene:
...In the enchanting depths of Cornwall, Evie Kernow, a spirited rebel banished from the glittering streets of London, embarks on a journey where love blooms unexpectedly. Amidst a land steeped in secrets and smugglers, she stumbles upon Gryffyn Pascoe, a brooding and formidable figure. Initially unimpressed by the locals, Evie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome owner of a fine estate—a man who has forgotten the warmth of a smile.
Fueling
...Governess Phoebe Faraday is aghast when she finds the pea in her Twelfth Night cake and is crowned Queen for the day... only for not one, not two, but three beans to be found by eligible gentlemen! Three Kings is two too many, but which king will Phoebe choose?
Phoebe and the Pea is a sweet Regency romance novella suitable for readers of all ages.
Fainting at the feet of the handsome, extremely eligible young duke she is introduced to at her first London ball is the single most humiliating experience of Diana Creighton's life. Learning she's been nicknamed The Fainting Flower by the ton's young bucks means her prospects aren't likely to improve any time soon, so when Diana and her sister Clarissa are asked to accompany their aunt and her new husband on their honeymoon trip to Italy, they
...9) Fire and Ice
"Woman- the biggest mistake you can make is removing jewels from your crown, to make it easier for a man to carry. When this happens, realize... You do not need a smaller crown— You need a man with bigger hands."- Michael Reid.
Enter a realm of the paranormal, where danger thrives and sweeping romance shapes the world. Where Dragon Kings rule, and their Fated Mates are the only ones who can unlock their hearts and tame
...Once, on Christmas Day, she sacrificed her heart to save his life. Now, after nine years, will a single glance spark the fire of redemption?
February 1816
Fabien, Comte de Mont Clair, once a highly decorated officer of the exiled Napoleon, cuts a dashing swathe through a London society ball, his eyes only for the glittering ladies of the ton. His heart jolts at the sight of a woman sitting in
...Ankhesenamun finally has the Eye of Horus although she has given up almost everything to secure it. She returns to Egypt to reclaim her throne and restore a more humane monarchy.
But she underestimates the power of the Eye. It won't be content with a queen.
The Eye wants more.
It wants everything.
The only thing Ankhesenamun has left to give is herself.
Blending history and fantasy,
...They say I'm their destiny.
I've fought hard for a better life.
But you can't escape genetics... and my relationships are as unstable as my parents' marriage.
Then I meet three possessive and predatory shifters,
These men claim me with every heated look and sensual caress.
Their inner-wolves seem to think I'm theirs. Their fated mate.
I should run scared and I DO.
My ex-boyfriend's grip tightens
Having released Egypt from Ay's clutches, Ankhesenamun returns to Crete to try to retrieve Intef from the underworld. But a deal struck with a god, even a minor one like a gate guardian, cannot easily be undone.
Once again Ankhesenamun will be tested. Once again she will have to decide just how much she's willing to give up to achieve her aim.
This is the final instalment in The Amarna Age series.
Blending
...There can be only one...for both of them.
Three identical brothers known as the 'power of three' are on a quest to find their mates after being sent back in time to the year 1210 when their Highlander shifter clan first began. Nothing will deter them, not when they must save their future line from extinction.
Cherub, the faerie king's daughter is one of the few who holds the ability to open a portal and
...16) The Earl's Bride
Death and danger won’t halt this loyal lady from aiding her earl in uncovering the dark secrets within his family. A spine-tingling Regency romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Wadsworth.
Falling for her isn’t permitted.
Following the brutal murder of his father and elder brother, James Hargrove, the Earl of Donnelly, comes into a title he never expected. His
...17) The Pack's Mate
Three wolf-shifting predators want to claim me as their mate.
I believe in medicine. In science. In logic.
So when I wake up in a house hidden deep in the woods, with three strange men standing guard, I should be kicking and screaming and cussing up a storm.
But a pulse of attraction thrums through my veins and drowns out the voice telling me to run.
These men say they're part man, part wolf. And they want
18) The Earl I Adore
The Earl I Adore is the sweet/tame version of The Earl's Bride.
My dearest James,
Since the moment we met at the Bradford's ball a year ago, I've been entranced by you. Do you remember our first meeting? I'll never forget it. While the music played in the ballroom and everyone danced, I stepped outside for some fresh air and discovered a kitten which had gotten stuck between two branches.
...She dislikes handsome and arrogant Mr Hartwell, but is he an enemy?
Miss Caroline Barnes is shocked to discover she has a secret family she's never met! Aristocratic Mr Hartwell tells her of her cousin's lonely plight, and Caroline reluctantly agrees to visit Julia at the gothic sounding Canons Grange.
Her stay in the English countryside is more intriguing than she expected, with smugglers, secrets, and the dashing
...The Duke Who Stole My Heart is the sweet/tame version of The Duke's Bride.
My dearest brother,
Harry, if you receive this letter it will be because I've eloped with an honorable American shipping merchant and will soon be sailing far from England to his home in the Americas. This decision doesn't come easily. I've tried my best to convince your dear friend, the Duke of Ashten, to live again and remove
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