Jane Goodger

Waking up from a coma to discover that she has been transported back to 1888, Susan Butler finds herself in the life of despised Maggie Johnsbury and must win the trust of Carter, Maggie's embittered husband. Original.

When There Is Hope

Painfully naive about the real world and the dark secrets of her birth, Melissa, the daughter of the late "Mad Lord of Northumberland," enters London society to find a proper husband, a task that becomes complicated when she falls in love with the one man she cannot have. Original.

The Mad Lord's Daughter

Betrothed since childhood to a duke's son, twenty-one-year-old Elsie Stanhope enters into a scandalous affair with a muralist's mute assistant, who, while unraveling the mystery of his birth, steals her heart.

When a Duke Says I Do

An independent young woman with an eye for detail helps restore a castle and solve a murder in this Victorian romance by the author of The Bad Luck Bride. It’s not every day a young woman is offered ten thousand pounds for a few months’ work—especially the plain, shy daughter of a tin mine owner. The only thing special about Harriet Anderson is her extraordinary memory for even the smallest, most obscure detail. So when she’s asked by a gentleman to help restore his once magnificent ancestral home, she simply can’t refuse, no matter how scandalous the position. The money will mean freedom from her callous parents, and a life of independence. Harriet doesn’t imagine dreaming of anything more . . . Augustus Lawton, Lord Berkley, cares about only one thing: restoring his beloved Costille House to its former, historically correct, glory. His late wife had taken great vindictive delight in transforming the old castle into a modern Victorian nightmare. Harriet’s remarkable memory will be invaluable in repairing it—and in helping him solve his wife’s murder. Yet as they work together, Augustus finds that besides her uncanny gift, Harriet possesses other priceless qualities. And as the castle’s beauty is gradually revealed, he can’t help noticing, so is hers . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger “Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride “A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz

The Earl Most Likely

To save her family from ruin, one young woman must agree to marry a mysterious duke in this charming Regency Romance for fans of Sabrina Jeffries and Tessa Dare. Orphaned young, Oliver Sterling, eleventh duke of Kendal, lives in seclusion in his massive home, Horncliffe Manor. Convinced since childhood that he is monstrous, his only company is his guardian, Mr. Winters—a man who perpetuates Oliver’s self-loathing. Still, Oliver is only human. One day, he sees a beautiful young woman in a painting titled “St. Ives Girl.” Captivated, he asks Mr. Winters to find her, marry her by proxy, and bring her back as his bride . . . Rebecca Kane is shocked that her squire father has agreed to marry her off to a duke in exchange for payment of his gambling debts. But with no option, she submits. Rebecca fears this husband she has never seen in the light of day—yet in the marriage bed, her husband is kind and gentle. And though they remain in darkness, she detects nothing odd about him. She wonders what he is hiding and soon finds there are more mysteries to uncover—about the unsettling noises coming from deep within the manor, about Mr. Winters, and about love—of oneself and one’s beloved . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger “An unforgettable read.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on The Earl Most Likely “Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride “A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz “Goodger writes romances that touch readers’ hearts and bring a smile to their day.” —RT Book Reviews

A Charmingly Sexy Historical Regency Romance

The Reluctant Duchess

Jilted three times, a down-on-her-luck bride may find love in a charming seaside town in this Victorian romance by the author of The Spinster Bride. As if being left at the alter for the third time isn’t bad enough, Lady Alice Hubbard has now been dubbed “The Bad Luck Bride” by the London newspapers. Defeated, she returns to her family’s estate in St. Ives, resolved to a future as a doting spinster. After all, a lady with her record of marital mishaps knows better than to dream of happily-ever-after. But then Alice never expects to see Henderson Southwell again. Her beloved brother’s best friend disappeared from her life soon after her brother’s death. Until now . . . Alice is just as achingly beautiful as Henderson remembers. And just as forbidden. For the notorious ladies’ man made one last promise to Alice’s brother before he died—and that was never to pursue her. But one glimpse of Alice’s sorrow and Henderson feels a powerful urge to put the light back in her lovely eyes, one lingering kiss at a time. Even if it means falling in love with the one woman he can never call his bride . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger “Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride “A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz

The Bad Luck Bride

“Goodger writes romances that touch readers’ hearts and bring a smile to their day.” —RT Book Reviews The Brides of St. Ives In the charming seaside town of St. Ives, a buried secret could bring an unlikely pair together for a lifetime . . . Clara Anderson’s mother has one mission: to marry off her daughter to a titled gentleman. Unfortunately, though the Andersons have come up in the world, Clara is still the granddaughter of a pig farmer, which means no self-respecting aristocrat will marry her. That’s just fine with Clara, who’s grown to disdain the upper classes. So when she meets an attractive man even more common than she is, she decides it’s time to forge her own path . . . . . . Except that handsome, rugged Nathaniel Emory, Baron Alford, is no more a commoner than Clara is a blue-blood. He’s appeared on the scene for one reason only: to save his family’s estate from ruin by finding the exceedingly valuable blue diamond his grandfather buried in the Anderson’s garden fifty years ago. To do that, he must pretend to be a gardener. He didn’t count on the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen getting in his way. But Clara has made no secret of her dislike for aristocrats. Which means that once she uncovers his ruse, he’s certain she’ll never see him again . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger “Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride “A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz

Diamond in the Rough

An acclaimed author makes a triumphant return to historical romance with this captivating Christmas tale of an arranged marriage that becomes a passionate union. Original.

Marry Christmas

When Lady Amelia's fiance, Carson Kitteridge, calls of the wedding, his brother Boone steps in and offers to marry her. But when trouble threatens their fragile bond, Amelia has an opportunity to discover who she really loves.

A Christmas Waltz

When she arrives in England for the Christmas birth of her dear friend's baby, Maggie Piecre, plagued by shameful secrets, gets a second chance at love with Edward Hollings, the man she has never been able to forget, who is determined to make her his--forever, in the sequel to Marry Christmas. Original.

A Christmas Scandal

"A heartwarming and amusing romance." – Library Journal Graham Spencer needs a wife. But not just any girl will do. She must have the money to save his dilapidated estate and desperate tenants. So when he meets a charming American lady's maid on the beach at Brighton, the last thing he ought to do is kiss her. Katherine Wright is hunting a titled husband. Or at least her mother is. But Katherine can't get the memory of a most inappropriate kiss out of her mind. The handsome stranger who took her in his arms in Brighton was only a valet, but even if she is an heiress, she'd rather spend her life with him than some stiff British aristocrat. Can true love survive two false identities, two scheming mamas, and two lavish house parties where all is revealed? It can . . . When A Lord Needs A Lady Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger "Gentle humor, witty banter, and attractive characters." —Library Journal on Marry Christmas "A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance." —Romantic Times on A Christmas Waltz 87,900 Words

When a Lord Needs a Lady

An outsider among Newport's debutantes, modest Anne Foster was the perfect choice to fulfil the desires of at least one man. But Henry Owen's intentions were far from honorable -- marriage was merely his last recourse to secure his inheritance. For a time it gave Anne a chance to dream -- until she was abandoned and discovered her first love's true motive... The perfect wife has devised the perfect revenge: become a jewel among her peers, draw her errant husband back into her arms -- and break his heart. Yet nothing is as simple as it seems...

The Perfect Wife

When her fiance+a7 abandons her in favor of the California Gold Rush, Hannah Wright, daughter of a New England sea captain, takes a job as navigator on a clipper ship bound of San Francisco, only to find herself drawn to the ship's handsome captain. Original.

Into the Wild Wind

Rejected by her own husband, who has cynically married her to win his inheritance, Anne Foster vows to win back his affections, but even the most perfect revenge plan is fraught with dangers. Original.

The restless wife of a handsome but cold attorney in Springfield, Massachusetts, Rose Beaudette meets a fashionable femme fatale from Boston who introduces her to a world of adventure and vice that puts her life at risk. Original.

Dancing with Sin

The Lost Heiresses Run though they might, love will find them... Lady Rose Dunford is shocked--and titillated--by the number of female visitors coming and going from her mysterious new neighbor's Manhattan brownstone. Recently widowed by the death of her very sweet, but not very exciting husband, Rose finds it difficult to imagine just what the attraction could be. And then she meets the bachelor in question. Not only is Charlie Avery dashing and outrageously good looking--she knows him! He is none other than the man who once helped her escape the dreary matchmaking plans of her father, the man she once dreamed she could love. Can Charlie's presence next door be an accident? Or has he come to show her everything he has learned about... How To Please A Lady Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger "Fun, delightfully romantic--and sexy." --Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride "A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance." --RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz

How to Please a Lady

Mr. Charles Norris needs help finding a wife... For he has the unfortunate habit of falling for each Season's loveliest debutante, only to have his heart broken when she weds another. Surely Lady Marjorie Penwhistle can help him. She's sensible, clever, knows the ton, and must marry a peer, which he is not. Since she's decidedly out of his reach, Charles is free to enjoy her refreshing honesty—and her unexpectedly enticing kisses... Lady Marjorie Penwhistle doesn't want a husband... At least not the titled-but-unbearable suitors her mother is determined she wed. She'd rather stay unmarried and look after her eccentric brother. Still, advising Mr. Norris is a most exciting secret diversion. After all, how hard will it be to match-make someone so forthright, honorable, and downright handsome? It's not as if she's in danger of finding Charles all-too-irresistible herself...

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