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Married By Proxy: The widowed Lady Eleanor Bayard claims her late husband's tattered and deserted castle, unaware that the enormous, beastly intruder who haunts its shadowy ramparts is the black-hearted war lord whom she married by proxy, but never met. She sets about restoring the castle and repopulating the abandoned village with the ragtag stragglers displaced by the horrors of the Black Death, a pandemic that has spared no one, leaving only tragedy and despair in its wake. Widowed In Haste: Stunned that his wife is still alive, yet believing himself damned forever for his life of war and infamy, Nicholas Bayard hides his identity from her and helps her resurrect the castle-one last penance before he enters a monastery. Yet nothing can disguise the passion he finds in Eleanor's arms. With her joy in life and her belief in renewal and miracles, in the tenacity of the human spirit, she's a temptation he cannot resist. But when she learns his true identity, she shows him that love is the greatest miracle of all. Keywords: Steamy medieval romance, Beauty and the Beast romance, Grieving father romance, bubonic plague, pandemic, pestilence, loss, survivor, proxy wedding, bride, gothic, haunted castle, ruins, warrior virgin, widow, ghost, spirit, disguise, love, guilt, penance, sacrifice, belief, miracles, generosity.

A folklorist is reluctantly drawn into a perilous alliance with a mining baron who has taken her family's research library hostage. Tasked with locating the Willowmoon Knot, essential for uncovering a fabled Celtic silver deposit, she must navigate the treacherous dynamics of power and coercion. Despite the resources offered by the baron, she remains determined to protect her family's legacy while cleverly plotting to mislead him at every opportunity. The story intertwines themes of heritage, manipulation, and resilience against overwhelming odds.

Set against the backdrop of 12th Century England, the story explores themes of honor, justice, loyalty, betrayal, love, and forgiveness. As political turmoil and danger loom, characters navigate their complex relationships and moral dilemmas, creating a passionate and heart-wrenching narrative.

In a captivating twist on Beauty and the Beast, a dark and brooding financier enters a marriage of convenience with a free-spirited travel writer. Their contrasting personalities create a dynamic tension, leading to unexpected passion and personal growth as they navigate their mismatched relationship. This tale weaves romance with themes of transformation and self-discovery, showcasing how love can blossom in the most unlikely circumstances.

World War II brings the arrival of Lt. Colonel Gideon Fletchard and his team of Royal Engineers to requisition a portion of Somerset's Nimway Hall, an ancient house with magic within its walls, leaving Josie Stirling, the Hall's current guardian, to manage the estate around this added wartime challenge. Nimway Hall and its magic, however, has other plans for Gideon and Josie.

In the second book of the Gentleman Rogues trilogy, a handsome spy, Andrew Battencourt, is sent to investigate a break-in and meets Princess Caroline, who is seeking a suitable husband. As their attraction grows amidst escalating dangers, Caro realizes she needs Drew's protection and more.