Christine Donovan

Thomas Seabrook, the penniless Duke of Wentworth, walks into White’s for night cap. He leaves no longer in need of coin. In fact, he has become a wealthy man and owner of Hamilton Whaling Industries of New Bedford, Massachusetts and guardian of a seventeen-year-old girl. Thomas travels to Boston intent of bringing his ward back and marrying her off to the first eligible gentleman who requests her hand. Except the first gentleman to ask for her, is his own brother Sebastian. Thomas refuses, because bloody hell, he wants her for himself. Emma Hamilton is not happy with her new situation. Her papa brought her up to be independent and assertive. How dare this stranger, this moody noble, dictate what she can do and not do? When she finds herself thrown into a London Season, being introduced from one gentleman to another, looking for a husband, she realizes only the duke will do. How can she break through the duke’s hard exterior and find the loving, caring gentleman she knows he hides from everyone?

The Reluctant Duke

Penelope Hemlock, the natural-born daughter of the deceased 4th Duke of Wentworth, finds herself welcome within the new duke’s family. The 5th Duke, Thomas Seabrook, insists she has a season and dares anyone to question the title of Lady before her name. In no time, she’s dining and dancing in the aristocracy's company, especially one mysterious and damaged duke. Harry Sinclair, the Duke of Newbury, fought alongside Wellington at Waterloo. As he convalesces from his battle injuries, he finds himself thrown into the life of a peer. He never expected to inherit his uncle’s title, nor did he want it. Bored with the leisurely life of a duke, Harry continues serving King and Crown in a new position as a spy. Who would ever suspect a scarred, one eyed, lame legged duke to be a spy? Nor would one believe he was duchess hunting. Since he now held the title of duke, he needed an heir and a spare. Even with his supposed flaws, Wentworth set his sights on Harry for his illegitimate sister. Harry and his cousin, Hugh Sinclair, both pay homage to Penelope. When Penelope uncovers the truth of Harry and Hugh’s identity and deceit, can she forgive and allow love to enter her heart? Or will bitterness and hatred tear her heart apart, never to be whole again?

The Spy and His Lady Love

Sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Spencer, each has their sight set on a particular gentleman—one forbidden, one damaged. Edward Worthington, Marquess of Amesbury, is haunted by his past. After his entire family dies in a tragic carriage accident, where he is the only survivor, he partakes in disreputable behavior to deal with his loss and locks down his heart. Upon making Elizabeth’s acquaintance, his heart and soul awakens. Knowing he will never be worthy of her, he proposes anyway. Will Elizabeth take him as he is or will she beg off upon learning of his past secrets? Elizabeth falls in love with Amesbury in the beginning of her second Season. When he proposes she knows her happily-ever-after is within reach, or so she thinks. During a masquerade ball she overhears a conversation between Amesbury and a woman from his past. Elizabeth is beyond inside. When she agrees to give him the opportunity to explain, she is torn between the transgressions of his past and her withering heart. Mr. Smythe, a Bow Street Runner, captures Mary’s heart when they first meet at the beginning of the Season. While on holiday, at the Marquess of Amesbury’s country estate, Mary is caught in a compromising position with him. Her brother, Spencer, against her wishes, decides to betroth her to a member of the ton as soon as possible, as Mr. Smythe will not do. Time is of the utmost urgency if they are to get ahead of the gossipmongers and save Mary from ruin. Mr. Smythe knows loving the granddaughter of a countess will come to a painful and heartbreaking end. It doesn’t stop him from taking the risk. A risk he loses. Members from the upper-class do not marry from the lower-class. Nor do they marry a man hired to keep them safe from highwaymen. How unfortunate Mary and Smythe’s hearts do not follow society’s strict rules.

The Spencer Sisters' Forbidden Loves and Broken Hearts

Mr. Stuart Spencer has the misfortune to fall in love with two women. Neither of whom he has the privilege of marrying. Lady Isabella Seabrook wed another. Lady Miranda Carlton vanishes from London Society. Twelve years ago when Lady Miranda’s father refuses Spencer’s marriage proposal is one of the darkest days of his life. Something he never recovers from. The hurt and anger follows him for years. When he comes face to face with Miranda again, dare he believe they can travel back in time and pick up where they left off? Lady Miranda falls in love with Mr. Stuart Spencer at the tender age of seventeen. The day she expects his offer of marriage comes and goes. A tragedy has befallen his family. When the mourning period ends she waits for his arrival, but he never comes. Broken hearted, her family penniless and in disgrace, they retired to the country. Twelve years later, her parents gone, Miranda is in desperate need of coin so she ventures to London seeking a husband. To her surprise and delight she finds Spencer, single, handsome and infuriating as ever. Can she risk her heart on him a second time? But more importantly, can she be a wife in the true sense of the word after what transpired only months ago? Something so heinous and shameful it plagues her every waking moment.

Spencer Meets his Lady Love

Sebastian Seabrook volunteers to go on a quest to find his long-lost, half-sister. After all, nothing is left in London for him after the woman he always believes he will marry, eventually, runs off to Gretna Green with a gentleman she's just meet.During his travels, a violent thunderstorm sets in, and Sebastian becomes lost in the northern countryside of England. He is attacked by highwaymen and left for dead. Upon awakening, he finds himself under the care of a Scottish lass who appears to be hiding secrets.Teagan Murray, running from her father and the brute of a man he wants her to marry, flees Scotland with her brother and crosses the border into England. They set up keep in an abandoned cottage and adopt false names. One day, they encounter an unconscious man, and bring him home so Teagan can nurse him back to health. They strive to keep their true identity from the injured man. Afraid he may have been sent by their father. During his convalescence, Lord Sebastian uncovers the truth about Teagan and the more he gets to know her the more he yearns for her and wants to keep her safe. As Murray's men descend on the cottage with orders to kill, they take to the forest in hopes of staying alive. Will they make it to the safety of his family home alive?

Lord Sebastian and the Scottish Lass

Lady Isabella Seabrook fancies herself in love with Myles Fredrickson, Baron Norwich. A love which began as a young girl and blossomed more and more with each passing year. Her third Season is coming to an end and he has yet to declare himself. Ever since his return from America, he has treated her differently. In order to help her cause, her friend, Mr. Stuart Spencer, offers his support in helping to make Myles Jealous. Stuart offers his services to Lady Bella in hopes that by courting her, she will transfer her love for Myles to him. She may believe his actions during their pretend courtship are false, but Stuart is determined to make it real and win Bella’s heart. He realizes he is foolish, but when a man is in love, what bloody else is he to do? Myles always believed he was destined to marry Lady Bella. A trip abroad and a chance meeting with a mysterious woman changes all that. Guilt plagues him on a daily basis over the love he feels for a woman he can never have. Bella deserves someone who will love her above all others. Can he ever be that man?

The Lady Must Choose

Lady Amelia Seabrook spends her days at her brother’s country estate, far removed from London Society. Ever since the tragic death of her betrothed, Captain Rycroft, she can’t bear the London Social Scene. Most days she can be found sitting on the banks of a small stream daydreaming about happier times with her captain. One day a stranger appears and spoils everything, or does he? Living in self-imposed exile the past twelve years, William Spencer, the Earl of Bridgeton, loves the solitude of the countryside. Some days it bothers him to read the daily papers from London and still see his name being mentioned. After twelve years one would think the gossip mongers would have someone else to gossip about. Someone else to blame for the murders he did not commit. William wanders his property one afternoon and glimpses a young lady relaxing on the edge of a stream. For the first time in years something awakens from deep inside him and maybe, just maybe, he has something to live for after all.

The Lady and the Earl

Elizabeth and Mary Spencer, each has their sight set on a particular gentleman-one forbidden, one damaged.Edward Worthington, Marquess of Amesbury, is haunted by his past. After his entire family dies in a tragic carriage accident, where he is the only survivor, he partakes in disreputable behavior to deal with his loss. Upon making Elizabeth's acquaintance, his heart awakens. Knowing he will never be worthy of her, he proposes anyway. Will Elizabeth take him as he is or will she beg off upon learning of his secrets? Elizabeth fell in love with Amesbury at the beginning of her second Season. When he proposes she knows her happily-ever-after is within reach, or so she thinks. During a masquerade ball she overhears a conversation between Amesbury and a woman from his past. Elizabeth is beyond broken inside. When she agrees to give him the opportunity to explain, she is torn between the transgressions of his past and her withering heart.Mr. Smythe, a Bow Street Runner, captures Mary's heart when they first meet at the beginning of the Season. While on holiday, at the Marquess of Amesbury's country estate, Mary is caught in a compromising position with him. Her brother, Spencer, against her wishes, decides to betroth her to a member of the ton as soon as possible, as Mr. Smythe will not do. Time is of the utmost urgency if they are to get ahead of the gossipmongers and save Mary from ruin. Mr. Smythe knows loving the granddaughter of a countess will come to a painful and heartbreaking end. It doesn't stop him from taking the risk. A risk he loses. Members from the upper-class do not marry from the lower-class. Nor do they marry a man hired to keep them safe from highwaymen. How unfortunate Mary and Smythe's hearts do not follow society's strict rules.

Sarah Kennedy used to be a young, carefree and wild teenager just like her friends. But one fateful summer and one traumatizing attack changes everything and Sarah flees, leaving everything behind and severing all ties. Now, fifteen years later, Sarah receives an invitation for a reunion. No longer wanting to hide from her fears, Sarah decides to return to the one place that holds both her happiest and most terrifying memories: Sunset Beach. And more than old memories are waiting for Sarah back at Sunset Beach – there’s Jake Ferroli, the one man who still has her heart. But Jake is battling his own demons and soon Sarah’s return to haunt her too. First comes the letters, then the photos and the threats. Needing to find the man who has been haunting her dreams all these years, Sarah and Jake hire a private investigator. But as they get closer and closer to uncovering the truth, the danger around them also grows. Can Sarah and Jake find Sarah’s attacker before he finds her?

Sunset Back

Cole Jackson spends fifteen years in prison for a murder he did not commit, the murder of his wife, Lindsey. His talent as a songwriter and an avid reader save him from the loneliness of the cold, dark and unforgiving prison walls. But as he joins the world of the free again, he struggles with his once again fame, because of his rock-n-roll band, of being a convicted killer and the fact that his self-esteem and self-respect were lost years ago. Prison will do that to you, not to mention drugs, alcohol and an unfaithful wife. He no longer has the drugs, the alcohol or the unfaithful wife. What he has is a tarnished reputation and the determination to find the true killer and restore his life. Shannon Gallagher's hard work as a writer has finally paid off. She believes her life is complete living in her dream home on the ocean until she meets Cole Jackson. She idolized him at sixteen, cried at twenty-one when he went to prison. Now at thirty-six she meets him and falls instantly in love. But as Cole gets closer to his wife's killer, he puts Shannon's life in danger. Can he expose the murderer and keep Shannon safe?

Cole

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Mitch Gallagher, ex-Naval Aviator, leaves his job flying a corporate jet after losing three co-workers in a plane crash. The tragic accident has him rethinking his life and priorities and he decides it’s time to be closer to family and friends. He sells his Back Bay condo in Boston, puts a down payment on a house in his hometown of Standish Bay and begins a new job giving flying lessons. Eventually he hopes to purchase a plane and start his own flight school. Kindergarten teacher, Faith Harrington, lives in an over-the-garage apartment in Standish Bay. Since moving there three years ago she has become close friends with Rachel Gallagher. She accompanies Rachel to a family cookout where she meets a devastated Mitch, still grieving over his lost friends and co-workers. Although there is an instant attraction on both sides, Mitch is too busy with his upcoming move and new job to pursue a relationship with Faith. During the next several weeks Faith and Mitch’s lives change drastically. Against Faith’s rule of not dating parents of her students, she has a brief involvement with Kyle Kennedy. When she ends it he does not handle it well. Also, her landlady sells her home to none other than Mitch and he becomes her landlord. The attraction between them flares up and they begin dating sending Kennedy into a rage. He believes Faith belongs to him and between that and his violent temper, Faith and Mitch become his target in his desire for revenge.

Mitch

Bridget Gallagher has the misfortune of spending two years of her life, she can never get back, dating her boss. One day he announces he’s trading her in for a college student. Devastated, she decides she needs a vacation, a long vacation. She convinces her sister, Rachel, to accompany her and they set sail on an Alaskan cruise. During their time on ship they meet the Petrillo brothers from Nashville and the fun and games begin. Dominic Petrillo, one of Nashville’s finest boys in blue, recently signed his divorce papers. His wife came home one day and announced she’s in love with their next door neighbor. To celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday and cheer him up after his marriage hit the skids, his two brothers, Vincent and Tony, take him on an Alaskan cruise to fish, drink and party. During Muster Drills, Dominic locks eyes with Bridget and the ship is not large enough to keep them apart. Once back in Nashville, Dominic decides a change of scenery is necessary and lands a detectives job in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The very town Bridget works in. First day on the job finds him investigating the death of a fitness club owner. Not only is it Bridget’s place of employment, but it’s also her ex. Bridget is one of three women on the top of the suspects list. Dominic is torn between listening to his heart and doing his job. No matter what the evidence says, he will never believe the smart, funny and sexy, not to mention, loyal woman he met on vacation and lost his heart to could be a cold blooded killer.

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