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A handsome prince. A stubborn woman. A love neither crown nor custom can contain. Fiery‑tempered Sophia, the miller’s daughter, has long sworn off men. They crave obedience and demureness in a wife – two things she’s never been and never intends to be. Her sharp tongue and fearless spirit are usually enough to send suitors running. But she’s never met Prince Aldric of Valemarch. Noble and valiant, Prince Aldric shows Sophia how he deals with outspoken maidens, and she soon finds herself hauled straight over his knee when her rebellious nature rises against him. Captivated by her ...

Iron Creek, Wyoming 1878 Carrie Anne Brown and her sister, Bonnie, are both independent and sassy, but with the sudden death of their father, they find themselves homeless and in need of their Uncle Dwight’s charity, a man they’ve never met. Arriving at his ranch, they find that Dwight is a ruthless man, given to bouts of violence, and they both struggle to fit in. They are forced to work from morning to night as unpaid skivvies, and not only do they have to endure their uncle’s drunken insults but also the sly comments from their cousins Elliot and Ely. One night when Dwight goes too...

The year of our Lord, 1821, Portsmouth, England. Sapphire Cornwell, with her striking blue eyes, seeks excitement. She thinks nothing of brandishing a sword or firing an arrow, something a refined lady shouldn't even think about. When she is introduced to the handsome Logan Steel, she finds that he is more than a match for her fiery nature. Several encounters lead her to discover that he has no hesitation in putting her over his knee for a sound spanking due to her bad attitude. Abducted, Sapphire finds herself taken on board a pirate ship, only to find out the captain is none other than ...

Iron Creek, Wyoming, 1881 In the rugged frontier town of Iron Creek, eighteen-year-old Katie Hobson lives a quiet, modest life with her beloved grandpappy. With his birthday approaching, Katie dreams of buying him a special gift. But with no money to her name, she hatches a bold plan to sell her kisses—until her scheme is discovered by Hank Marlow, a strong-willed ranchman with a commanding presence. Hank, a no-nonsense cowboy, insists there are better ways for a respectable young woman to earn her keep. He helps Katie secure an honest job at the Anderson Ranch, where she can put her ...

Iron Creek, Wyoming, 1881 It’s the season of goodwill, and the Anderson family are getting ready to celebrate. Nestled in the snow-blanketed heart of the American West, family means everything. As winter tightens its grip and Christmas approaches, the Andersons prepare for a season filled with celebration, challenge, and change. The four feisty women—Bonnie, Ellie Mae, Katie, and Carrie Anne, each with her own stubborn streak—have to navigate their way around their strong husbands—Luke, Adam, Hank, and Brodie. The rugged cowboys are protective, hard-working, and deeply in love with ...

The year of our Lord 1078, Cumbria, England. Lady Enora has been happily overseeing her castle for the last six months, ever since her father died. Now, against her wishes, she is to marry a man she has never met -- one of William the Conqueror's most trusted and formidable knights.

Iron Creek, Wyoming, 1880 After the death of her beloved grandpappy, headstrong and spirited Ellie Mae Owens finds herself alone in the world, with nothing but a battered carpetbag and a heart full of determination. Seeking a fresh start and the comfort of friendship, she sets out for Iron Creek, the small frontier town where her childhood friends Bonnie and Carrie Anne have both found new lives. Ellie Mae’s first steps in Iron Creek are anything but smooth. Stubborn and feisty, she finds herself in hot water almost immediately when a misunderstanding at the saloon nearly lands her in a ...

Iron Creek, Wyoming, 1879 Luke Anderson has a problem – his fiery little wife, Bonnie. She has a tendency to get into trouble, and no matter what he tells her, she sees fit to ignore his advice. But Luke has a way of dealing with that, and Bonnie finds herself over his knee more often than not, receiving a sound spanking. Set against the sweeping prairies and close-knit community of Iron Creek, this family saga continues, with the loving romance between Luke and Bonnie and life on the Anderson ranch. Bonnie’s Uncle Dwight is still causing problems, and when he finds out about the ...

When Gabriella Romano's parents died ten years ago in a mysterious car accident, she vows to uncover the truth. The Moretti family was implicated at the time, but no charges were ever pressed against them. They are a powerful family, and whether they used their influence to threaten the police or paid them off, Gabriella seeks to find out the truth and finally get justice. Going undercover, Gabriella enters the Moretti estate one night at an event, disguised as a waitress, and sneaks off to find evidence. Only Vincento Moretti, the eldest son, catches her in the act, and she soon finds ...

Ever since her involvement with the Lambrino crime family, Bianca Fiore has tried to forget the whole terrifying episode and concentrate on her life at the small firm of accountants she works for. But one day, everything changes. With her work colleague unwell, Bianca is told she’s the only employee that can replace her and when she finds out she has to go and work at the Lambrino offices, she has no choice but to do the job, hoping no one will recognise her. Unfortunately, one man does, and with her life in danger, Vincento Moretti decides she has to stay at the Moretti Estate for her ...

The Year of our Lord 1071 – Saxon rebel, Hereward the Wake is, yet again, creating trouble for the new King of England, William the Conqueror. Sending an army to the Isle of Ely, the king seeks his surrender. Elvina, Hereward’s daughter, hates the Normans as passionately as her father does. Trapped on the island in the abbey, the abbot urges her to leave for her own safety before the Normans invade. Taking his advice, she attempts to flee but is quickly seized by seasoned knight, Sir Arthur de Clairvoy, and taken into custody. Against her wishes, the king immediately orders the feisty ...

The Year of our Lord 1071 The beautiful but feisty Saxon, Lady Kendra, finds her world turned upside down when her home and lands are claimed by the handsome and commanding Norman, Sir Leon Dubois, following the conquest of England. Forced into a marriage of convenience, Kendra is determined to resist her new husband at every turn. Fiercely independent and unyielding, she refuses to acknowledge Leon as her lord, let alone as her partner. Leon is equally determined to tame the fiery beauty who now shares his name. He quickly realises that Kendra is not a woman who can be easily subdued, and ...

Maria Bonatti is a woman used to getting her own way, but when she meets her friend’s brother, Nico Vittorini, she realises that not everyone’s a pushover. Nico has a will of iron. She hasn’t seen him for two years, and when he comes back into her life, she finds that his strength of character is more appealing than she thought. He’s handsome, tall, and perfect apart from that one thing: he believes in good old fashioned discipline. Maria struggles with her feelings. She can’t deny she finds him extremely attractive but with her defiant nature, she knows he will find many ...

The Moretti Legacy: Rocco and Maria's Story When Rocco Moretti, the youngest son of the formidable patriarch Antonio, meets the fiery little Maria Carluccio, his interest is stirred. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but she also possesses an independent and reckless nature. When their paths cross, the spark between Rocco and Maria is undeniable, but Maria isn’t certain she wants a relationship with such a domineering man. Used to getting her own way, her fiery nature soon finds her in trouble with the tall, wickedly good-looking Rocco, and she discovers that he thinks nothing of ...

The Year of our Lord 1072 Sir Gabriel Dubois is a fierce and loyal knight, and when King William calls upon him to fight against the Saxon rebels, he doesn’t hesitate. But after the battle, he encounters the conniving Lady Honorine, a woman determined to force him into a marriage by false accusations. If Gabriel cannot prove his innocence, he will be forced to marry her. So, Gabriel enlists the help of his older brother Leon, who suggests a fake betrothal to his wife’s sister, Lady Eadwyn Hexteth. The strong-willed and spirited Eadwyn agrees to play along but finds herself tested in ...

With her father’s recent demise, the Norman King William takes Mercia Liffild, a Saxon maiden, under his wing and away from her own estate for her own safety, fearing a woman on her own cannot hold such a fortress. But Mercia objects, and King William soon finds out that her way of rebelling is to annoy everyone in his castle. Her sharp tongue and willful spirit soon make it clear that this fiery Saxon maiden is in need of discipline. So she is sent to the Dubois brothers at Hamleigh Castle, where the powerful and foreboding knight, Remy Dubois, is given the task of taming the fiery ...

In the enchanting world of Victorian England, where corsets are tight and passions run wild, Constance Northwood seeks to realise her hidden desires for the man of her dreams. Caught between the love for two men, who will Constance choose? Publisher's Note: This steamy historical romance contains elements of power exchange.

With her sultry brown eyes and winsome beauty, Alana Ingen looks every bit the innocent maiden, but Jacques Legrand knows that hidden beneath is a precocious wench in need of taming. Alana’s mischievous nature means she finds herself in trouble with the powerful Norman knight more often than not and, despite her cunning ways, realizes he is not a man to be toyed with. Dominant by nature, Jacques uses his own method to tame the rebellious firebrand. With her Uncle, King Donald III, on the Scottish throne, Alana is vulnerable to those who wish to depose him. Jacques would keep her safe, but...

In the year of our Lord, 1823, Williamsburg, Virginia, Sophia Thorn lives on a tobacco plantation, but life is far from peaceful. Her father is a tyrant and she longs to escape to a new life, away from his control. Her twin brother, Isaac, unbeknown to her father, earns his money from piracy and between them they are trying to save enough money so that she can escape. But it isn’t easy. With her brother away at sea and no funds of her own, she formulates a daring plan. If she can stow away on a ship, she can somehow meet up with her brother and join him on his own ship. As it turns out, ...

In the year 1091, the Scottish king, Malcolm III, is a thorn in England's side. He is constantly invading and taking English lands for his own gain. The English king, William II, has had enough. Seeking to bring Malcolm to heel, he demands the capture of his nieces to use as hostages against him.