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Emmanuelle de Maupassant

    This author crafts historical tales rich with steam, suspense, and romantic undertones. Her narratives transport readers to bygone eras, immersing them in atmospheric and engaging stories.

    Master of the Moor
    Murder on the SS Leviathan
    The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem
    The Lady's Guide to Scandal
    Cautionary Tales
    The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals
    • 2021

      Murder on the SS Leviathan

      • 182 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A transatlantic cruise. A secret to protect. A murderer intent on revenge.Embarking on their expedition to the Brazilian jungle, Lord and Lady McCaulay board the SS Leviathan.Accompanied by the earl's sister, Cecile, and her companion, Lucrezia, each member of the party has reason to seek a new life, but the past will not be pushed so easily aside.As they cross the vast waters of the Atlantic, a clawed hand reaches to exact revenge.'Murder on the SS Leviathan' is the concluding volume of the Noire trilogy.A blend of suspense, mystery and romance.

      Murder on the SS Leviathan
    • 2021

      Rannoch Moor, Scotland, 1166 A fearsome warrior hiding a dark secret. A runaway bride in disguise. Lady Flora finds herself betrothed to Ragnall, a battle-hardened Highlander she's never met before. That same night, her father, the chieftain, is found murdered. When Ragnall takes on the mantle of the clan's leadership, one thing seems clear: her groom must be the killer. In horror, Flora flees but, vowing revenge, concocts a plan to return in disguise. Ragnall will never suspect a dairymaid. And how hard can it be to milk a cow? What she doesn't expect is to fall in love with the man who should inspire her hate. Nor to learn he believes his runaway bride to be her father's murderer! Before either can discover the truth, Flora falls into the hands of an unseen enemy. In a storm of vengeance, treachery and passion, Flora's fate, and that of all the Dalreagh clan, is sealed. First published in the anthology 'Twelve Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms' Look out for other titles in this series, releasing through 2021 and 2022 'The Lady's Guide to Escaping Cannibals' 'The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem' 'The Lady's Guide to Havoc in a Harem' 'The Lady's Guide to Scandal' 'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire' 'The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count'

      The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart
    • 2020

      The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      She's on the run. He's looking for a place to call home. Texan rancher Rye Dalreagh, the long lost Dunrannoch heir, has been thrown in the deep end. During what should be the merriest of seasons, he must choose a bride, navigate an ancient curse, avoid being murdered, and try not to fall in love with his manners tutor. Escaping an unwanted marriage, Ursula assumes the identity of an etiquette teacher and flees to a remote Scottish castle for the Yuletide season, but her 'young charge' turns out to be more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, amidst the mayhem, a cold-blooded killer stalks the corridors of Castle Dunrannoch... and nothing is going to stand in their way. Heat level: a dash of spice

      The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem
    • 2019

      Cautionary Tales

      • 154 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      We are the shiver on your uneasy flesh, the creep of the unknown on your skin. Tread carefully, for the dark things best left behind in the forest may seep under your door and sup with you. The lover at your window or in your bed may have the scent of your death already on their breath. Darkly delicious imaginings inspired by the customs and ancient tales of Russia and Eastern Europe. ‘Funny, brutal, and irreverent’ – Bustle.com

      Cautionary Tales