A Rogue S Kiss

~Four sweet-to-spicy Regency Stories by USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson~ FIVE WICKED KISSES To pay off her father’s debt, Juliana Tate must accept five kisses from the Earl of Eastbrook... but she never suspects how delicious each kiss will be. MAID FOR SCANDAL Miss Anna Harcourt disguises herself as a maid to be near the man she think she loves, but little does she know how far this charade will lead her ... or how close to scandal. THE PIANO TUTOR Encouraged by her scandalous friend to take a lover, Lady Diana Waverly finds that the new piano tutor is more than he seems – especially when it comes to passion. TO WED THE EARL Miss Miranda Price detests her neighbor Edward Havens, the rakish Earl of Edgerton—but when he catches her breaking into his library at midnight, secrets are revealed that will change the course of their lives... forever. Keywords: Regency Victorian Romance, Novella and Short Romance Collection, Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance at Love, Unrequited Love, Nobility, Short Stories, Courtney Milan, Bridgerton, Duke, The Duke and I, Sensual, Regency, Erica Ridley, Mary Balogh, Grace Burroughs

Joanna Lennox is a fine bred English lady. She's pretty, intelligent, witty and...on the shelf. With an influential baron as her brother and a hefty dowry, she should have gentleman lining up at her door but instead she seems doomed to become a spinster. Then one night a handsome highland lord steals a kiss from her in a library which stirs her deepest desires. Desperate for a life and a love of her own, she turns to the darkly handsome, brooding, Scottish lord who lights a fire within her with his touch. But will his secrets and enemies tear them apart? Brock Kincade knows better than to go around kissing English ladies in dark libraries. Especially when a lady is the little sister of the man who will shortly be his brother-in-law. But Joanna is pure temptation, and he's been denied that innocent affection for far too long. He doesn’t believe in love, but he believes in lust, and after that single kiss, he knows he wants her as his wife. He might not love her, but he'll care for her and fuel the passionate fire between them with pleasure. There’s just one problem: He’ll have to steal her away from her overprotective brother and his devilish band of friends, the League of Rogues. It's a race to Greta Green for a hasty anvil marriage that will change their lives forever...

The final, breathtaking novel in Elisa Braden’s Rescued from Ruin series is the story readers have been clamoring for: Fragile yet unbroken, Hannah Gray is embarking on a husband hunt … if only Lady Wallingham hadn’t invited a wolf to the party. All she wants is an ordinary life A cruel past left Hannah Gray with one simple longing—normalcy. Normal ladies ride and waltz without fear. They have safe, normal husbands to give them safe, normal kisses. After years of healing, she’s ready to find “normal” for herself, and Lady Wallingham’s house party is the perfect place to begin. Perfect, that is, except for the cynical wolf-in-rogue’s-clothing whose every hungry glance threatens to crack her armor and pierce her fragile heart. All he wants is to forget her Bow Street runner Jonas Hawthorn vowed never to see the cold, haughty Miss Gray again. A year ago, he nearly died trying to protect her, only to be dismissed like a lowly servant. But soon, he’ll have land and servants of his own. He just has to locate an old dowager’s stolen goods, collect his prize, and avoid the beauty who haunts him like a moonlit sky. All it takes is a single kiss He never meant to touch her. She never meant to reveal the truth. But once he’s tasted the heat and longing hidden beneath her icy mask, the only mystery this Bow Street man burns to solve is how a roguish wolf might win the elusive Miss Gray for himself.

A determined wallflower… Lady Daphne Rosamond, a self-assured wallflower, has always embraced the belief that love will manifest in due course. Yet, an encounter with a fortune teller casts a beguiling spell, kindling an unwavering resolve within her to shape her own fate. An unapologetic rogue…. Marcus Wentworth, renowned rogue and Earl of Clarendon, revels in a life of unapologetic indulgence, his charm leaving a trail of enamored hearts in its wake. He’s made a name for himself and offers no apologies for indulging in life’s sinful pleasures. A twist of fate…. A promise exchanged in their youth binds their destinies, as Daphne sets out to claim the kiss Marcus pledged her upon reaching a suitable age. When their lips touch, their worlds collide in a single, impassioned moment that alters the course of both their lives, thrusting them onto a labyrinthine journey of unanticipated love and irrevocable choices. As the lingering echoes of their kiss resonate between them, Daphne and Marcus grapple with an unanticipated whirlwind of emotions. The promise they once shared transforms into a catalyst, propelling them into a tumultuous dance of desire and duty that leaves their entangled hearts teetering on the precipice of passion and vulnerability. Stealing a Rogue's Kiss is a spellbinding tale of two souls intertwined by fate, navigating the treacherous waters of the Regency era to forge a love that burns brighter than the stars themselves. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connected by a Kiss is a series of books written by multiple USA Today Bestselling authors. While they can be read out of order, or even on their own, the collection is best enjoyed together. The titles and order are as follows: A Kiss at Christmastide - by Christina McKnight How to Kiss a Rogue - by Amanda Mariel A Wallflower's Christmas Kiss - by Dawn Brower Stealing a Rogue's Kiss - by Amanda Mariel A Gypsy's Christmas Kiss - by Dawn Brower A Duke's Christmas Kiss - by Tammy Andresen

Delve into the lives of determined heroines and unapologetic rogues as they navigate the intricate dance of societal expectations and stolen desires. From fortune-telling prophecies that set hearts ablaze to stolen kisses that forge unbreakable bonds, follow their compelling stories as they challenge conventions, unravel secrets, and discover that true love is a force that defies even the most rigid of norms. How to kiss a Rogue When Lady Natalie's tenacious pursuit of love and freedom collides with Lord Christian St. Vella's aversion to marriage, a Regency holiday gathering becomes the backdrop for a romance that defies expectations. Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss Amidst the glittering ballrooms of Regency England, a resolute wallflower and an unrepentant rogue must navigate the delicate balance between societal expectations and stolen desires as a long-held promise blossoms into an unforeseen romance that defies convention. Scandalized by a Rogue’s Kiss In the heart of a snowy English village, Lord Greenwich's icy demeanor collides with Lady Skye's fiery spirit during an unexpected Christmas storm. Sparks fly in front of the crackling fireplace, but can the magic of the season melt their hearts and ignite an unexpected romance? Amidst opulent ballrooms and hidden rendezvous, witness the enchanting power of destiny and the irresistible allure of passion as each book in this series unveils a timeless tale of longing, heartache, and ultimately, the transformative magic of love.

Under cover of darkness, a highwayman silently waits. In an approaching carriage travels a beautiful woman—entirely alone. Lady Roisin Melville is escaping London and the fortune-hunting gentlemen of the ton, only to be held up by a masked figure. He demands her money or her life—she will sacrifice neither. But something about his broad shoulders and soft Scottish burr keeps her from immediately firing her pistol. With her gun trained on this daring rogue, can Roisin persuade him to take nothing more than a kiss?

Lady Smuggler Widowed and bankrupt, Sylvia, Lady Montgomery, reluctantly leads her village’s smuggling operation. Without her husband’s ship and protection, she’s forced to deal with a lecherous sea captain. When her gang captures a gentleman asking too many questions, they persuade the handsome stranger to pose as her new husband. Aspiring Rake Lacking direction in life, Tony Sinclair is trying on the role of rakehell. After spotting the lovely young widow at a quaint seaside inn, he’s delighted when she practically falls in his lap as his pretend wife. She’ll be his first conquest, then he’ll move on from the picturesque but poverty-stricken village. Sylvia’s gang of seven protectors thwart Tony’s seduction attempts at every turn. What started as a lark turns deadly serious as danger closes in from the law and a rival smuggling gang. Tony finds himself fighting for the villagers, his life, and for Sylvia’s heart. But having been let down by so many men in her life already, Sylvia has no intention of falling for a charming rogue ... no matter how intoxicating his kisses. Originally published in 2006. Lightly edited for 2021. Available as an e-book and paperback. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone novel -- a complete story arc, no cliffhangers, no family tree chart required to keep track of who is who -- but most readers prefer to enjoy them in the order they're written and published. Kiss From A Rogue is book 2 of 4.