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Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves. He's determined to find out the truth...Alexander Douglas, the fifth Earl of Wrotham, returns home from the war to discover his estate in financial ruin, thanks to his late father's greedy mistress. Convinced that Mrs. Dorothy Marble duped his father out of huge sums of money and forced him to sign over one of the family's townhouses, Alex makes it his mission to expose her as the criminal she is. With a widowed mother and younger siblings to support, Alex enters the notorious Lyon's Den to use his considerable skill at cards to win enough to repay the creditors. When he encounters a mysterious young man who manages to beat everyone he plays, Alex uncovers the youthful cardsharp's clever ruse. She's determined to hide the truth...Lady Priscilla Gifford despairs she will never find a husband. Her well-meaning but overbearing mother insists on purchasing horrible gowns that make Priscilla and her sisters look like puffed-up peacocks. Worse still, Priscilla and her sisters must perform in endless musicales, even though they have no musical talent. Between the dismal dresses and pitiful performances, Priscilla is finding it a challenge to control her stutter, something she's had since childhood. Tired of being the focus of the ton's ridicule and determined to break free, Priscilla devises a plan to boost her financial independence and bolster her self-confidence, a daring plan that requires the discrete assistance of Mrs. Dove-Lyon, the matron of the infamous Lyon's Den. When she encounters Alex at the Den, Priscilla realizes the earl is as clever as he is handsome. But as feelings begin to bloom between Priscilla and Alex, a sinister plot threatens to destroy any future they might have.

A vengeful ghost wants them dead for crimes they didn't commit. Edward Baxter inherits an earldom upon the death of a distant uncle and within a Season, becomes betrothed to Lady Violet Hanson in a celebrated match. Shortly thereafter, strange, and vicious occurrences threaten their lives and the continuation of the Whitlock earldom. Edward's uncanny resemblance to his late cousin attracts not only the curiosity of the town, but the vengeance of a ghost. When Edward recognizes the attacks are connected to tragedies from his late cousin's family, he goes to extreme lengths to unravel the mystery before the ghost kills his betrothed. Will Edward discover the dangerous curse and placate the ghost in time to allow he and Violet a chance at love and happiness? (Note: This story was first published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Boxed set Upon a Midnight Dreary, October 2021)

She isn't ready for change...Ella Grace Whitford enjoyed a serene life in New Bern, North Carolina until the war marched into town and ravaged everything in its path. Alone, with the care of her little brother and his new puppy, Ella is determined to protect her home at all costs and that means avoiding the Union army that has taken control over the area. But avoiding the ruggedly handsome Union officer, Colonel Jackson Ross, is next to impossible when he sets up camp on her land. He isn't ready for love...With the fall of New Bern, it's up to Jackson to maintain law, order, and stability in the area, a calling that is second nature to him. When Jackson finds out that the lovely Miss Ella Grace Whitford is all but living alone on a large property outside of town, he's determined to do all that he can to keep her and her brother safe. As dangerous secrets entangle them in a deadly web and the threat of death closes in, Jackson and Ella face the ultimate choice between love and loyalty.

Haunted by his wife's death, he vowed to never marry again...until he meets her! Evan Prescott, the fifth Earl of Clarendon lost his wife during the birth of their child. Broken, Evan seeks solace in the Lyon's Den, a world of drink, cards, and excess-where wins and losses are easier to navigate than responsibilities. Overconfident and in his cups, he makes a bet that will change his life. Still mourning the loss of her father and elder brother... Lady Charlotte Grisham saves her young brother from the path of a speeding carriage. In a fit of pique, she throws propriety to the wind and storms up the steps of the owner's London townhouse-and meets the man that upends her world. The stars align when his high stakes bet and her lapse in judgement give the Black Widow of Whitehall the perfect opportunity to spin her web of hearts, while untold danger lurks a step behind. Can a marriage of convenience give rise to love in time to avoid deadly disaster? (Note: This is an introductory novella to the Rakes of Mayhem Series -The Earl of Excess, Book One.)

What happens when a twist of fate turns into an undeniable destiny? A reluctant guardian...>An undaunted ward...>Dear Reader: Earl of Halsburg was originally part of the Wicked Earls Forever anthology.

A Noble Hearts Regency Romance A shocking discovery...>A secret love...>As Slade and Bella risk their lives to uncover the deadly truth in Slade's family will they dare risk their hearts to discover true love? (Originally published as part of the "Christmas on Scandal Lane" anthology.)

A Noble Hearts Regency Romance A dangerous deception...>An unexpected encounter...>Can Honora and Benjamin survive this danger and gain a chance for love and happiness? (Previously released in the Hello Rogue Anthology)

Can an unlikely couple find love in the most unlikely way? An engaging earl...>A winsome widow...>Drawn to Elizabeth's spirit and beauty, Thomas finds himself agreeing to help the young widow's charming children with their Christmas pageant. But can a budding romance survive the unexpected danger that seems to follow the donkey at every turn? Dear Reader: Earl of Bergen was originally part of the multi-authored Wicked Earls' Club Series.

Can an unexpected wager bring two uniquely different people together? A charming rogue...>A determined spinster...Determined to save the orphanage she has worked so hard to preserve, Honoria has no choice but to accept Lord Shefford's ultimatum and marry him. Honoria may be attracted to Shefford's good looks and charm, but she refuses to fall in love with him. Her family's misfortunes came about thanks to the Ton's selfish ways. Sparks fly as proximity forces them together, the better to know each other. Dear Reader: Earl of Shefford was originally part of the multi-authored Wicked Earls' Club Series.

A Noble Hearts Regency Romance A broken heart...>A broken man...>Together Adam and Evie seek to unravel the mystery surrounding Honora's demise but when danger threatens can they embrace the light of love or will the ghosts from the past plunge them into darkness?

A Noble Hearts Regency Romance A tragic past...>A fateful future...>But when danger threatens, can John and Lilian overcome their painful pasts and dare hope for a future together?

When danger entangles Maggie Winters and Maxwell Wilde into a treacherous game can they survive the darkness to embrace love's light? A widow with a tragic past...>A hero with a hopeful future...Lord Maxwell Wilde still loves Maggie Winters, despite his years abroad in service to the Crown. They had planned to marry until she disappeared from his life, leaving only a scribbled note in her wake. Returning home late from an assignment in the middle of a sudden storm, he finds a badly injured woman lying in the road. He saves her only to realize he has rescued the woman he's never forgotten. But can his memories of a long-lost love be enough for a future of happiness?

A Noble Hearts Regency Romance A wedding wish...>A romantic reunion...>With Christmastide fast approaching, Susan and Grayson will need a miracle or two to get them through...